What does it look like to live a life formed by grace and resistant to the pressures of the world?

In this second conversation, Pastor Nathan Hoff returns to unpack the theology and practice behind The Rule of Life at Trinity Lutheran Church in San Pedro. He joins Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom to explore how intentional rhythms of prayer, reconciliation, and presence can shape both pastors and congregations for a non-anxious, deeply human way of life.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• The rhythms of prayer that anchor Nathan’s community—morning and evening
• Why reconciliation is harder (and holier) than routine
• How “formation as resistance” counters cultural conformity
• What technology, resources, and even our bodies reveal about our formation
• The invitation to stay rooted in a transient world

⏱️ Timestamps:

04:30 – The challenge and beauty of reconciliation

09:45 – The gift of rootedness through the Rule of Life

15:00 – Formation as resistance to conformity

19:00 – Practicing grace in technology, money, and relationships

24:30 – A pastoral reflection on the hard work of community

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about Trinity Lutheran Church → trinitysanpedro.org
• Explore The Rule of Life → trinitysanpedro.org/ruleoflife
• Listen to Low in the Water from the Eugene Peterson Center → petersoncenter.org/low-in-the-water-podcast
• Follow Nathan Hoff’s writing → nathanhoff.substack.com
• Explore reflections on pastoral life → practicingbenediction.substack.com

Spiritual formation isn’t about escaping the world; it’s about being reshaped within it.

Pastor Nathan Hoff reminds us that resisting conformity begins with prayer, reconciliation, and the courage to stay rooted in community.