PCOM Podcast

But we don't talk about Bruno! How might we move forward in truth and love by naming the reality of where we have been? 

Pastor Courtney shares a story of a fasting meltdown. Plus: how our human frailty (even in its most embarrassing moments!) can be a reminder of the deep love of our Savior.

Lessons from Nehemiah 1 on God's nearness to us in our suffering. Plus: how fasting can help connect us to the depths of our emotions and God's heart.

Dan talks about a few of his favorite movies depicting events Church history- including one in particular about a feast

An invitation to Lenten fasting and its Scriptural basis, from the Old Testament to the New with Pastor Courtney.

Wrapping up our journey through surprising spiritual practices, how might Psalm 27 help us pray for ourselves and for others. 

Walking and praying, praying and walking. What prayer labyrinths can teach us about the long and winding journey of faith, suggestions on how to engage in this practice, Scriptures for meditation, and an exciting announcement about Lent at PCOM.

Episode three in our surprising spiritual practices series.

On this episode Dan van Voorhis tells the story of Ignatius of Loyola and Francis Xavier- two unlikely college roommates whose spiritual practices would change the world 

Praying for a bird from the Lord as we ponder how surprising spiritual practices can draw our gazes heavenward and help us love our neighbors right here and now. The Holy Spirit as a wind, a fire, and a dove. Plus: Psalm 102 and an invitation to stillness.

Episode one in our new Surprising Spiritual Practices series.

Elizabeth Prentiss wrote the words to the hymn, "More Love to Thee, O Christ" in 1856. 

They're still ringing true: 

Let sorrow do its work

come grief and pain; 

Sweet are thy messengers

sweet their refrain

When they can sing with me: 

More love, O Christ to Thee!