The Practice Podcast
The Practice
The Practice is a community that gathers for worship, prayer, teaching, and communion. The Scripture, prayers, and songs of our opening liturgy help us to set aside all that distracts us from the Lord's loving presence. We slow down to learn and engage the spiritual practices that help us to walk with Jesus. Every gathering, we center around the communion table to meet with Christ in a tangible way.
Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in our everyday lives, so we can practice the way of Jesus together for the sake of the world.
Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in our everyday lives, so we can practice the way of Jesus together for the sake of the world.
Episodes
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Nov 26, 2019 • 57min
Invitation to Doubt
On 11.24.19, Eric Case helped us explore God's invitation to doubt. What if faith and doubt are not opposed to one another? What of doubt is an inevitable part of the faith journey? http://www.practicetribe.com/11-24-19-invitation-to-doubt/
Nov 19, 2019 • 53min
Invitation to Wrestle with God
On 11.17.19, Carolyn Arends guided us in song, teaching, and practice, as we examine God's invitation to wrestle. How can we have a faith that no only survives, but thrives in the midst of unanswered questions. https://wp.me/p5LsbB-12Z
Nov 5, 2019 • 53min
Invitation to Respond (part 2)
On 11.3.19, we continued our series Invitation to Stillness and Response with a panel discussion. Brad and Ben shared their stories of how God has been inviting them into the work of reconciliation in the world. We then examined our stories and noticed where our hearts are broken by the injustice of our world as a way of listening to God's invitation in our lives.
Oct 29, 2019 • 55min
Invitation to Respond (part 1)
On 10.27.19 we continued our series Invitation to Stillness and Response with David Bailey. David helped us explore what it might look like for us to be a reconciling community in such a time as this. He then guided an inventory practice to help examine how we use our time, talents, and treasures.
Oct 14, 2019 • 18min
An Abiding Contemplation
This is the abiding practice guided by Phileena Heuertz on 10.13.19. It is a part of our Stillness and Response journey, and we invite you to practice this contemplation daily as we seek to cultivate an inner stillness in the Lord's presence as we respond to an invitation to join God's kingdom work in the world.
Oct 14, 2019 • 46min
Invitation to Stillness (part 2)
On 10.13.19, Phileena Heuertz continued our series, Stillness and Response. Phileena shared the importance of cultivating an inner stillness to carry with us as we respond to an invitation to join God's kingdom work in the world. She then guided us in an abiding practice of stilling ourselves in the presence of God.
Oct 8, 2019 • 16min
An Outward Examen
This is the Examen practice guided by Father Michael on 10.6.19. It is a part of our Stillness and Response journey, and we invite you to practice this Examen daily as we seek to discern the Lord's invitation to join the kingdom work in the world and cultivate a present spirit in the midst of our response.
Oct 8, 2019 • 52min
Invitation to Stillness (part 1)
On 10.6.19, Father Michael Sparough started a four-week journey of stillness and response. As we seek to join God's redemptive work in the world, how can we remain present to the Holy Spirit to we can discern where God is inviting us to respond and remain present as we respond? http://www.practicetribe.com/10-6-19-invitation-to-stillness/
Sep 23, 2019 • 42min
Invitation to find solidarity with one another
On 9.22.2019, Jason Feffer guided The Practice community to consider how God might be inviting us to be a space of belonging and hospitality. http://www.practicetribe.com/9-22-19-invitation-to-find-solidarity-with-one-another/
Sep 18, 2019 • 35min
Invitation to find solidarity with Jesus
On 9.15.19, Adele Calhoun guided us as we sought to make meaning of our experiences through the lens of Christ's life. She guided us in the following questions. What narratives and slogans have shaped my life? What fears have authored my story? What is the deeper Exodus story behind my roles, titles, degrees, successes, losses, joy, etc. How did I get from somewhere to somewhere else? Where have I had moments when I felt the Spirit descend on me and affirm me in a calling or direction? (Matthew 3:13-17) When was I in a time of testing and tempted to take control of my life rather than trust God? (Luke 4:1-13) What are my wilderness seasons? How did God work in these for my good? My growth? And His glory? (Luke 4:1-13) Where have people figuratively tried to throw me off a cliff? (Luke 4:14-30) What are my mounts of Transfiguration? (Mark 9:2-10) Where have I experienced betrayal? (Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50) When have I had mini-gardens of Gethsemane? (Matthew 26:36-46) When have I died on my own mini-crosses? (John 19:16-37) What are resurrection moments in life? (John 20:1-18) http://www.practicetribe.com/9-15-19-invitati…arity-with-jesus/
