What does it actually mean to follow Jesus, not just believe the right things about Him, but to live the way He lived?

In this Community Sunday conversation, Graham sits down with Michael to talk about why our church is committed to practicing the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus, not merely knowing Scripture, but being formed by it. Michael shares his own journey of faith, from deeply valuing the Bible to realizing that knowledge alone had left his faith feeling hollow. That realization led him into the practices of Jesus, ancient rhythms meant not for self-improvement or earning God’s favor, but for true spiritual formation.

Together, they explore the core practices that shape a life of apprenticeship to Jesus, including prayer, Sabbath, community, generosity, and more. This year, the community is focusing especially on Sabbath, a weekly act of stopping, resting, delighting, and trusting God in a culture that celebrates hurry and productivity.

Michael reflects honestly on why Sabbath is challenging for him, how early experiences shaped his understanding of it, and how, when practiced well, Sabbath becomes a space to slow down, be present, and experience God’s love and care. Sabbath, he reminds us, isn’t something we do for God. It’s a gift God gives to humanity.

This episode invites listeners into a posture of trying, not perfection, and encourages practicing these rhythms together, in community, as we learn to live more fully into the way of Jesus.