PCOM Podcast

Dan talks about teaching, learning and how to balance our spiritual life

A reminder to fill up our cups with rest, connections with God, and play when seasons get extra busy.

Mary holds it in her heart, Bono attempts to help God cross the street. Jeff tries to make some sense of it all, but in the end falls back on abundant grace.

What does it mean to have faith like a child? There's no better guide than a child herself! Join five-year-old Felicity Ellis for this special episode on favorite Bible stories, the wonderful things about being a pastor's kid, and why Jesus is so darned cool.

Two things you should never discuss in polite company: faith and politics. We talk about faith all the time at PCOM, but today on the podcast, Pastor Courtney is tackling the second. Is she brave? Foolish? Wise? Let's find out.

Dan talks about his class at PCOM and how to think through tricky situations

Get a taste of Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Plus, hear a bit about the long process between a book's beginnings and holding it in your hands.

When we learn to offer our past selves some kindness and grace, it might make it easier to offer others the same.

Pastor Courtney walks us through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and joining Jesus in his suffering. Plus: an Easter invitation and what's coming up at PCOM in the days beyond.

Dan talks about what we believe and his upcoming class on the Apostle's Creed

How can we welcome newcomers as Jesus did? What are some practical tips for asking whether people are new or not? Why is it important to look for the outsiders in our midst? Join Pastor Courtney for a conversation about Christian hospitality.

Jeff talks acceptance and welcoming (not of feral monkeys, but of almost everything else). Jesus is always inviting us into peace, into presence, into accepting what is. There's healing there. Also, have you seen the show Bluey? It's not just for kids.

Is it possible to hear from God? If so, how? Pastor Courtney talks about discerning God's voice in our loud and busy world.

Dan digs into church history to explain why we do, or do not do, certain things during this season of Lent heading into Easter

An invitation to a simple, soulful Lenten practice. Plus: new study guides, Ash Wednesday, and an answer that goes beyond "fine."

Easten Given joins the podcast to hear a bedtime story from his parents' adventurous journey to Krabi Thailand.

Three invitations for new (and ancient!) offerings at PCOM to bring a spring to your step and depth to your discipleship in the new year.

Three stories of awe from Pastor Courtney, and an invitation to seek out wonder and beauty in 2024.

Dan talks about our church's mission and one of his favorite authors

Pastor Courtney unpacks our spiritual formation plan for early 2024, from small groups to Roots to Fruits to study guides and sermon notes.

It's a New Year! What new light, new life, new gift might we experience, receive, and offer this year?

From the start of a new year to the celebration of Epiphany, Pastor Courtney leads us into 2024 with stories, questions, and joy. Plus: what's your weirdest holiday food tradition?

(corrected) Dan digs into the history of a beloved Christmas hymn

Nonfiction, fiction, young adult, and children's. What books have you loved in 2023?

Have you ever been presented with a task that you were physically unable to complete? And yet…