Abiding Practice

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John Ortberg is a writer, pastor, and the founder of the spiritual formation ministry Become New . Alongside Dallas Willard, Richard Foster, and the Renovaré movement, he helped bring the ideas and practices of spiritual formation into greater clarity and accessibility within the broader evangelical and Protestant world. In this episode, David visits John in his home office to talk about how physi...

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On today's episode, Jared, David, and Tim navigate the rhythmic flow of the spiritual life and why balancing solitude and community is a necessity for our very humanity. Video: ⁠ Student of the Sea Featuring: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jared Friesen⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠Tim Wolf⁠ , ⁠David Russo Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠⁠ ⁠Abiding Practice Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpra...

In this season's first video deep-dive, Tim, Brian, and Jared discuss our relation to pain and how Jesus invites us to embrace every aspect of following Him. Video: The Pain Perspective Featuring: ⁠⁠⁠ Jared Friesen⁠⁠⁠ , Tim Wolf , Brian McMaster Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠⁠ Abiding Practice Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack....

On today's episode, Jared and David invite listeners to Abiding Practice's first Artist Showcase as they discuss the longing for a new renaissance of Christian creativity. RSVP: ⁠ Artist Showcase Featuring: ⁠⁠ Jared Friesen ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠David Russo⁠⁠ Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠Patreon⁠ , ⁠The Cause⁠ , YouTube , Website Get full access to Abiding Practice at...

On today's season 2 premiere, the AP team reflects on their creative journey so far and what they look forward to in the upcoming year of videos and gatherings. Featuring: ⁠⁠⁠ Jared Friesen⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Brian McMaster⁠⁠⁠ , David Russo , Tim Wolf Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠The Cause⁠⁠ , Instagram , Website Get full access to Abiding Practic...

On this season finale, we sit with Christina Bumann as she reveals the wonder in photography and how God can even be found in social media. Video: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Frame of Mind Featuring: ⁠⁠⁠Jared Friesen⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Christina Bumann⁠⁠⁠ Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠The Cause⁠⁠ Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscri...

On today's episode, we learn how Tim Wolf became our Lead Cinematographer and the process behind capturing a "saint among scientists". Video: ⁠ ⁠ Science as a Spiritual Discipline⁠ Featuring: ⁠⁠Jared Friesen⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tim Wolf⁠⁠ Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠Patreon⁠ & ⁠The Cause⁠ Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack....

On today's episode, we consider the power our breath has to connect us to the reality of God's Presence in every moment. Video: ⁠⁠ Resting in Breath Featuring: ⁠⁠Jared Friesen⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠David Russo⁠⁠ Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠Patreon⁠ & ⁠The Cause⁠ Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode, we navigate the collision of the mundane and the mystical; the gift of seeing common moments through the eyes of faith. Video: ⁠⁠Abundant Bummer Featuring: ⁠⁠Jared Friesen⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Brian McMaster⁠⁠ Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: ⁠Patreon⁠ & ⁠The Cause⁠ Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe

On today's episode, we discuss how art meditation holds the ability to shape our soul, connect us as humans, and reveal humanity's connection with God. Video: ⁠ Art as Exploration Featuring: ⁠Jared Friesen⁠ , ⁠David Russo⁠ , ⁠Brian McMaster⁠ , ⁠Tim Wolf⁠ Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Support our work: Patreon & The Cause Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingp...

In our first video breakdown, we discuss the important of beginning and maintaining spirituals practices and how each of us have a fire to tend to. Video: To Start a Fire Featuring: Jared Friesen , David Russo , Brian McMaster , Tim Wolf Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe

Today we discuss the transformative journey and the path that Abiding Practice is on. Featuring: David Russo, Jared Friesen, Brian McMaster Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode we discuss our final two values, simplicity and wisdom. We navigate how these two relate with one another and act as counterbalances in our walk with Christ. Featuring: David Russo, Jared Friesen, Brian McMaster Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe

In today's episode looking at our second guiding value, we look at "peace" and its ability to create space and build bridges. Featuring: David Russo, Jared Friesen, Brian McMaster Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe

In this opening series discussing our guiding values, we explore the role of beauty as it relates to our projects and our life of faith.  Featuring: David Russo, Jared Friesen, Brian McMaster Production: Jared Friesen Music: Brian McMaster Get full access to Abiding Practice at abidingpractice.substack.com/subscribe