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Stories of God at work in and through the ministries of Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, California. Cover art photo provided by: https://unsplash.com/@christopher__burns

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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.

Giving Thanks: Cultivating a Life of Gratitude 26.11.2024 14:27

How might we let go of the grumbling and lean into the delights God has placed before us? Pastor Courtney leads this episode on the spiritual practice of gratitude.

Spiritual Formation at PCOM 19.11.2024 15:39

A call for education and formation amongst all ages!

Election Aftermath with Pastor Courtney 12.11.2024 11:32

Loving our neighbors: the red and the blue.

Jeff Revisits Great is Thy Faithfulness 05.11.2024 32:50

This episode first aired four years ago during the last presidential election. May it continue to be a balm, an encouragement, a lifting or settling of spirits. Morning by morning, new mercies we see.

The Pastors' Kid Speaks! Wisdom from Lincoln Ellis 29.10.2024 12:36

What is it like to be a pastor's kid? What about a kid to TWO pastors (a pastors' kid!)? Lincoln Ellis joins us on the show today to talk about life, faith, and knowing where all the good snacks are. P.S. Go Eagles!

Last Call for Spiritual Renewal Saturday! 22.10.2024 12:26

Join us this upcoming Saturday for a day of encouragement, challenge, worship, and joy. Register online at the main church website or by calling the church. (Free for youth!)

An Update on Care Ministries 08.10.2024 14:59

Join us as we wish Carol Marleau well on her retirement, say goodbye to Ellie Youngblood, and hear what's next for Care Ministries here at PCOM.

Jeff has a "Thought that Kicks Him Out of Heaven" 01.10.2024 20:57

When a simple desire for a good book to read somehow robs us of our peace, what do we do?

Me Before Media: Starting the Day Off Well 24.09.2024 15:36

Pastor Courtney shares her strategy for beginning a day quietly with the Lord before letting all the noise in.

Augusta Arcaden 17.09.2024 20:06

Dan in Deutschland! The PCOM Pod from Augsburg, Germany.

Psalm 116 03.09.2024 16:44

Jeff invites us to read through Psalm 116 on behalf of three different people in our lives.

Fall Kickoff Preview with Pastor Courtney 27.08.2024 12:42

Roots to Fruits classes, the Parent Well Community, Creative Roots Arts and Music, GriefShare, our Spiritual Formation Saturday and MORE! Get in the know with all that autumn holds for the people of PCOM.

An Ebenezer? 20.08.2024 16:33

Dan talks about upcoming events at church and his project on "the Varieties of Christian Experience"

Weathering Change with Pastor Courtney 13.08.2024 12:42

It's back-to-school season! How are the Ellises handling a year of big change? How does God meet us in the midst of change?

The Givens Hike Oaxaca! 10.08.2024 15:41

Jeff shares about a recent family trip to the city and mountains of Oaxaca — the Christ-like people they encountered, the food they ate, the pine trees they walked among and the sunsets that left them breathless.

Summer Reads Part 2 30.07.2024 12:46

Pastor Courtney describes nonfiction books she's loved and asks - what are you reading?

Great Reads for Summer (Part 1) 23.07.2024 13:24

Pastor Courtney's favorite reads (so far!) from the warmer months.