Two things you should never discuss in polite company: faith and politics. We talk about faith all the time at PCOM, but today on the podcast, Pastor Courtney is tackling the second. Is she brave? Foolish? Wise? Let's find out.

Dan talks about his class at PCOM and how to think through tricky situations

Get a taste of Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Plus, hear a bit about the long process between a book's beginnings and holding it in your hands.

When we learn to offer our past selves some kindness and grace, it might make it easier to offer others the same.

Pastor Courtney walks us through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and joining Jesus in his suffering.

Plus: an Easter invitation and what's coming up at PCOM in the days beyond.

Dan talks about what we believe and his upcoming class on the Apostle's Creed

How can we welcome newcomers as Jesus did? What are some practical tips for asking whether people are new or not? Why is it important to look for the outsiders in our midst? Join Pastor Courtney for a conversation about Christian hospitality.

Jeff talks acceptance and welcoming (not of feral monkeys, but of almost everything else). Jesus is always inviting us into peace, into presence, into accepting what is. There's healing there. Also, have you seen the show Bluey? It's not just for kids.

Is it possible to hear from God? If so, how? Pastor Courtney talks about discerning God's voice in our loud and busy world.

Dan digs into church history to explain why we do, or do not do, certain things during this season of Lent heading into Easter