PCOM Podcast

High school senior Jenny Kroger talks about an upended graduation year. Hear how she's mourning the losses and finding hope, ways to pray for our seniors in high school, how our youth are blessing our older members, and a beautiful reading of Psalm 46.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer on how we never pray alone, praying for our faithful delivery people, and Psalm 125. Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Elder for spiritual formation Mary Smith shares a call to daily, listening prayer, including the importance of setting a "cue" so we're reminded daily. Plus, Psalm 16 and praying for our seniors. Psalm 16

Writer and theologian Hannah Anderson on the danger of conspiracy theories and the importance of expertise, praying for those who are grieving, and Psalm 124. Hannah Anderson's post The Center for Disease Control's Coronavirus Info Center The World Health Organization's COVID-19 Response Page

Upcoming special guests (Mary Smith! Ray Irwin! Courtney Hinshaw! Jenny Kroger! Catherine McNiel!), the blessing of Eastertide, and Psalm 147.

Encouragement from Frederich Buechner, the great joy of Easter, and Psalm 150.

Stephanie and Jeff Given walk us through a Psalm of Lament on this Holy Saturday. 

Good Friday noon worship led by Pastor Dee Lilly, with music by Gene Roberson and a reading of Scripture by longtime PCOM Member Terry Jenkins.

Where is God when we're forced to wait? Why must we never call bad things good? Lessons from Jesus on Good Friday, brought to us by the deeply wise Visiting Assistant Professor of New Testament (and occasional PCOM guest preacher!) Chris Blumhofer. Plus, praying for our educators, and those who have been drafted into home education in this unique season. C.S. Lewis - "Learning in War Time." Psalm...

Praying for our tech workers and volunteers, the meaning behind Maundy Thursday, an encouragement to love and serve one another however we can with what we have right where we are, and a reading from Psalm 119. Psalm 119 Vanderbilt Divinity School's Revised Common Lectionary Resource

Praying for the poor and those struggling financially, the Wednesday of Betrayal, updates on Holy Week, and Psalm 70. Psalm 70 Bread & Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter

High school juniors Kendall Kennedy and Nick Nolan share their idea for a new and vital ministry at PCOM, the courage of following Jesus, and how we can be praying for our teenagers during the coronavirus crisis. Plus, Pastor Courtney reads the short and sweet Psalm 117. Psalm 117 Click here to request grocery assistance (or offer grocery assistance!)

Emergency Room doctor Ian Ellis fills us in on everything from face masks to virus shedding, including how we can help care for our neighbors, pray for our medical professionals, and remember that Jesus is Lord, even in the storm. Psalm 91 Ian's sneeze video - why wearing a mask can help keep us all safer DIY sewing face masks Where to donate N95 respirator masks in Orange County

Pastor Courtney reads Psalm 5, shares some wisdom from theologian Edna Hong on returning, again and again, to the cross during Lent. Plus, a preview of some exciting upcoming special guests (Emergency Room Doc Ian Ellis! New Testament professor Chris Blumhofer!) and some notes on our Palm Sunday worship. Psalm 5

Today we let the "third way" response we found in the Welcoming Prayer (neither avoidance or aggression) point us toward Jesus' invitation to love even our enemies. 

Brilliant musician Emily Wood shares how we can prayer for artists and musicians, what happens when a graduate program in music moves completely online, the silver linings in the midst of the storm, and how music practices can bless and embolden us. Plus, an original song written and performed by Emily, and a prayer from Psalm 130. Psalm 130 Opera Livestreams from the M et Digital Concert Hall's L...

Licensed clinical social worker (and registered play therapist!) Malaika Clelland joins us to talk about healthy coping strategies, tools of the trade, online therapy, getting outside, and her prayer for our nation. Psalm 62 Malaika Clelland: The Nest Family Therapy

Pastor Courtney reads Psalm 4, plus words of wisdom from Catherine McNiel's book "All Shall Be Well," prayers for our widows and widowers, and updates on virtual Holy Week. All Shall Be Well by Catherine McNiel Psalm 4

Pastor Courtney reads Psalm 6, plus N.T. Wright on lament, a poem by Thomas Curtis Clark (shared by longtime PCOM member Bob Everett), and happy birthday to Wilson! Psalm 6 Christianity Offers No Answers to the Coronavirus. It's Not Supposed To. N.T. Wright in Time Magazine Hymn writer and poet Thomas Curtis Clark

Wisdom from Emergency Room doctor's wife, Sonia Justl Ellis, on how we can pray for those on the front lines. Why we're short of equipment like ventilators in the United States, what type of masks doctors need most, and what the average layperson can do to help the most. Psalm 100 Mortality vs. Morbidity by Ian Ellis, Emergency Room Doctor Flattening the Curve

Praying for those on the front lines by name, a reminder that it's okay (and important!) to keep laughing, and Psalm 92, read by Pastor Courtney. Clergy Bloopers from online services Psalm 92

Easten Given leads us in Matthew 11:28-30 , plus Stephanie and Jeff Given walk us through The Welcoming Prayer: Welcome, welcome, welcome. I welcome everything that comes to me in this moment because I know it is for my healing.  I welcome thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations and conditions. I let go of my desire for security.  I let go of my desire for approval.  I let...

Pastor Courtney reads Psalm 76 , plus prayers for the sick, exciting upcoming podcast guests, and ancient words of wisdom from church leaders who have lived in times of plague. Martin Luther's " Whether One May Flee From A Deadly Plague " (1527 A.D.) " Against Heresies " from Bishop Irenaeus (200 A.D.)

Wise words from C.S. Lewis, songs to encourage and bless, prayers for our food service workers, and a reminder about our new PCOM Family website where you can connect to offer help or receive it. We're all in this together, friends! Psalm 87 Sparrows and Lillies - Pat Barrett Isaiah 43 - Jeff Given We Will Feast - Sandra McCracken "On Living in an Atomic Age" by C.S. Lewis

What role do creativity and beauty have in times of difficulty? A call to pray for the leaders of our nation, our state, and our community. Plus, a few links to stories of the arts in anxious times that just might lift your spirit. Pastor Courtney reads Psalm 43 today. A virtual art opening by textile artist Michelle Montjoy at LUX JG's Reptile show (great for kids!) San Clemente pianist serenades...