Thank you for such an incredible two seasons! Although this series has come to a close, this space has been a launching pad for our new non-profit: Abiding Practice. Abiding Practice is a collection of artists, musicians, and spiritual directors all dedicated to displaying the ancient Christian practices through a modern lens. Here's a sneak peak of one our episodes: "The Transformative Journey".

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abiding-practice/id1736556645

Website: https://www.abidingpractice.com

"Searching for Hope: Part Two" concludes our discussion on a fatigued Church and what may be her deepest longing. In our season 2 finale, David and Jared consider what it means to rejoice in an anguished world and what hope actually requires in each of us.

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Searching for Hope: Part One" is the first half of season two's closing conversation. In these final moments, Jared & David ponder whether weary followers of Jesus are truly rejoicing. The Church may be exhausted, but at her core is a longing for the thrill of hope.

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Praying in a Weary World" is a unique pause amidst our typical conversation. The Christmas season is celebrated by its hope, peace, and joy to the world, but many rather feel the weight of exhaustion and weary. In this episode, David & Jared take a moment to sit and pray for a world we find ourselves in. 

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Is the Church Honest?" is a reflection on the current state of the Church and how she chooses to operate. Are we being honest about where we are as the people of God? Should we? In this episode Jared & David discuss current discipleship models within the Church, whether it's working, and why it's so difficult for leaders to define reality.

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"How We're Really Doing" is a moment of acceptance, that many have grown uncomfortable with our humanity. In this episode, David & Jared discuss the complexity of a simple question we ask everyday: "How are you?" Should we really take the time to navigate our soul, or would we rather dismiss self-awareness, and with it our very humanity.

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Alone" explores the great epidemic of loneliness, where many feel invisible within a crowd and disconnected around community. One thing is clear: proximity does not always equal presence. As we consider an alternative path, we find ourselves amidst a world of irony. What if true community is built with isolation and aloneness is what heals our loneliness?

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Suffering with the Messiah" is a discussion where mystery and certainty collide. Does God actually want us to suffer, and what happens when your version of the Messiah dies? Along with special guest, Brian McMaster, Jared and David sit with these essential questions that are often uncomfortable and avoided.

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Making Sense of Yourself" navigates the reasons why we may grapple with mistrust, insecurity, and disconnection to those closest to us. In this episode, Jared & David break down the six core needs we all long for, how early life deeply forms our relationships, and why storytelling is a path towards healing the wounded heart. 

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler

"Welcoming Our Brokenness" questions why we have such a hard time being broken in the presence of God. Who is the Father amidst our own imperfection? Are we truly safe to bring Him our darkness? Is the Father really that good?  As we wrestle with this tension, we find comfort in the simple truth that He's always been there.

Production: David Russo & Jared Friesen

Episode Music: Brian McMaster

Cover Art: Cassie Wurgler