PCOM Podcast

Revelations with the New Scholar-in-Residence 20.05.2025 22:51 ↓

Dan talks about his new role and the book of Revelation

Joy and Sorrow Aren't Opposites 13.05.2025 14:19 ↓

The interplay of deep emotions and how the Psalms can guide us on this journey.

Diapers at the Symphony with Henri Nouwen and Ben Folds 06.05.2025 24:00 ↓

Jeff got sick and couldn't put his socks on. Can we find not just humor, but deep joy and gratitude right there in our pain and loneliness? Socks or no socks, let's explore together.

How do we know what is TRUE? Media literacy in an age of misinformation. 29.04.2025 16:30 ↓

Pastor Courtney puts on her former professor's hat and talks all things media literacy, including three questions we can ask ourselves before repeating, sharing, or taking something as fact.

The Lord is Risen! Alleluia! 22.04.2025 12:40 ↓

Happy Easter from all of us at PCOM.

Earthquake!! 15.04.2025 16:22 ↓

Dan is working on this show as an earthquake hits, and it makes him stop and consider an earthquake that took place during the original Holy Week and the events surrounding it

The PCOM Podcast Crossover Event! 08.04.2025 41:23 ↓

Pastor Courtney shares an episode of her birds-and-hope podcast, The Thing with Feathers, as she celebrates the launch of her audiobook for Looking Up.

Grafting Fruit Trees 01.04.2025 16:14 ↓

... and other spiritual practices

Can the Struggle Be Good? 25.03.2025 13:18 ↓

Pastor Courtney reads a hard book, climbs laundry mountain, and reflects on the ways God meets us in the struggle.

On Conversion and Conversions 18.03.2025 17:16 ↓

Dan reflects on a verse from Lamentations and on conversion and conversions in his own life.

How is God Messing with You? 11.03.2025 13:25 ↓

A favorite seminary professor used to ask Pastor Courtney this question before she was Pastor Courtney. She finds it returning to her every Lent. This week: a story of God messing with Courtney, and a question: how is God messing with you?

Jeff's Shortest Episode Ever 04.03.2025 5:42 ↓

A quote from the North African early church father, Saint Augustine. 

Lent is Almost Here! Invitations for the Season. 25.02.2025 11:34 ↓

Pastor Courtney goes over important dates, the meaning behind the spiritual practices, and how to keep a holy Lent.

Growing in Wisdom and Stature 18.02.2025 17:21 ↓

Dan talks about Spiritual Formation at PCOM and in our own lives

Disagreeing Well. Can it be Done? 11.02.2025 14:27 ↓

Pastor Courtney tackles the thorny topic of how to bear with others when they aren't as right as we are about everything. (We kid.) Plus: wisdom from 1 Corinthians 8.

SCUBA Prayer Continued: Diving Deeper 04.02.2025 14:24 ↓

Jeff offers a simple prayer, to be deployed when deep sea diving, or grounded on land. 

Hi, I'm new! 28.01.2025 14:27 ↓

Welcoming the guests in our midst.

A Ride Fairytale 22.01.2025 16:47 ↓

Dan talks about his trip with the Youth and re-tells the story from camp of the "Happy Hypocrite"

PCOM's Fire Relief Efforts 14.01.2025 14:34 ↓

What we're doing to love and serve our neighbors just to the north.

What if Prayer is like Scuba Diving? 07.01.2025 15:47 ↓

Jeff poses the question: What if everyday life is like snorkeling, but a life of prayer is like SCUBA diving? What if it's all there, available for us to explore? What if we don't have to conjure it up, but instead are invited to just dive in?

A New Year's Eve Invitation 31.12.2024 12:26 ↓

What gentle spiritual practice might you want to add to your 2025?

Merry Christmas Eve from all of us at PCOM! 24.12.2024 12:50 ↓

Prayers for a happy, holy, restful holiday.

"The Wisdom of God" And other Strange Names for the Baby Jesus 19.12.2024 20:07 ↓

Dan digs into an old tradition that takes Christians up to Christmas and is the origin of our hymn "O Come O Come Emmanuel."

An Advent Story of Generosity with Pastor Courtney 10.12.2024 14:13 ↓

How Thomas the Train brought her to tears ten years ago.

An Unexpected Apple Store Kindness 03.12.2024 16:15 ↓

Jeff shares about grief and loss and failing to return purchased items on time.