PCOM Podcast

Pastor Courtney’s Book Recs for spring 12.05.2026 15:51 ↓

Fiction, nonfiction, a children’s Bible, and a compelling young adult novel in verse.

An Untitled Hymn 05.05.2026 9:12 ↓

Jeff reads the first draft of a new hymn.

Faith and Friendship 28.04.2026 16:50 ↓

Pastor Courtney explores friendship in the Bible and talks about why it’s hard to make friends today and how church might help.

On Reading the Bible 21.04.2026 22:51 ↓

Dan talks about personal Bible reading and the upcoming Roots to Fruits class

The Birds, Our Teachers 14.04.2026 15:46 ↓

Spring migration, new bird books, and why looking up can be good for the soul

The Story is Never Over 07.04.2026 3:17 ↓

Jeff shares a brief encouragement of resurrection hope. 

What does a pastor do all day? 24.03.2026 16:04 ↓

Reflections from someone who just works one hour a week. (Right?)

The Reason for our Hope 17.03.2026 17:54 ↓

Dan answers a question from the church about faith and why he is a Christian

Against Cruelty - Why Kindness is a Non-negotiable Fruit of the Spirit 10.03.2026 13:13 ↓

Pastor Courtney gets some vitriol online.

What Was Your First Car? 03.03.2026 21:27 ↓

Jeff talks cars (though he knows very little about them) and explores the "sensory backdrop" that they can provide. Also, what kind of car do you think Nicodemus would have driven, under the cover of night?

Pastor Courtney didn’t SAVE! 24.02.2026 13:01 ↓

God’s grace to us amid storms of our own making.

Who Are We? 17.02.2026 23:04 ↓

Dan digs into what a "Presbyterian" is, and who we are at PCOM.

Big Wednesday is Coming! 10.02.2026 13:12 ↓

What’s Big Wednesday? We are so glad you asked! Pastor Courtney unpacks this fabulous six-week series for everyone and its food, fellowship, fun, and learning. Big Wednesdays begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18 and will meet each week from 6-8pm. Free dinner included!

Jeff's Dad Visits the Pod! 03.02.2026 42:16 ↓

Dr. Dean Given has spent his career as a behavior health psychologist and as a faithful participant and volunteer leader in the church. He graciously agreed to sit down with his son to discuss the Sea of Galilee, Bob Newhart, and a whole host of other things, including an encouragement to you, PCOM, for the ways you've been making the hope of Jesus present through friendship, beauty, and emoti...

Theological Starter Kit 27.01.2026 14:52 ↓

Books to get you going, if you’re interested in practical theology, following Jesus, and loving your neighbors through friendship, beauty, and emotional wholeness.

Notes on Camp 20.01.2026 20:04 ↓

Dan talks about Ride and our identity in Christ

Pastor Courtney’s New Years Non-Resolutions 13.01.2026 15:06 ↓

How micro-changes can be better for our souls than big, impossible goals. Plus: what’s the first bird you encountered this year?

Stories From the San Bernardino Mountains! RIDE 2026 06.01.2026 14:50 ↓

Elton climbs a tree, Easten whistles in the talent show, Steph and Jeff look on with gratitude as the students and leaders minister to their children.

What day is it again? The joys of a restful Christmastide 30.12.2025 11:57 ↓

How God meets us in the twelve days of Christmas.

How music takes us into the season 23.12.2025 12:18 ↓

Should we save Christmas music for after Advent? Pastor Courtney weighs in on Christmas hymns, Advent carols, and agreeing to disagree.

Gifts: White Elephant and Others 16.12.2025 21:45 ↓

Dan talks about a recent white elphant gift exchange and the nature of gifts and the Christmas story

What’s the Best Christmas Movie? 09.12.2025 12:57 ↓

Pastor Courtney’s opinion on the greatest of the greats.

Sous Vide Cooking... In Silence 02.12.2025 17:20 ↓

Zechariah and Mary practice silent observance of an incredible gift. Jeff practices wildly sharing too quickly about new kitchen techniques!

Thanksgiving Special! 25.11.2025 13:25 ↓

Plus: are we really supposed to have an attitude of gratitude?

Bible Literacy at PCOM 18.11.2025 20:59 ↓

Dan talks about the history of the Bible and offers ways to dig into the Scriptures at PCOM