PCOM Podcast

Garden Potential 07.07.2026 20:04 ↓

Jeff outs himself as the other Enneagram 1 on staff and explores what imperfect gardens of praise and potential might look like.

PCOM Distinctives: Faith & Science 30.06.2026 16:25 ↓

Pastor Courtney describes our church’s distinctive stance on faith and science and why these two important ways of knowing and understanding the world aren’t enemies, but friends.

What is a deacon? 23.06.2026 11:56 ↓

Pastor Courtney describes the caring ministry of the church, from neighborhoods to home communion and beyond.

PCOM Distinctives- Nuance 16.06.2026 17:53 ↓

Dan talks about one of PCOM's new distinctives

Tools for knowing yourself 09.06.2026 19:29 ↓

Pastor Courtney on the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs, Strengths Finder, and why personality tests can be helpful tools for loving our neighbors and ourselves

Telling the Truth (with jokes) 02.06.2026 13:46 ↓

Jeff blames Courtney for telling the truth and being funny and causing him to create a whole different podcast episode. The pattern of Orientation, Disorientation and Reorientation is the rhythm of maturing wisdom. It can also be funny.

Decisions, decisions 26.05.2026 15:46 ↓

How to discern the call of God when you come to a fork in the road, with Pastor Courtney.

Good Question! 19.05.2026 18:45 ↓

Dan reveals questions asked by our youth

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?