PCOM Podcast

Join us for the PCOM Podcast's Greatest Hits! In this special series, Pastor Courtney leads us through the most popular episodes of past seasons. Today we revisit the "best books of all time" episode from January of 2021, with help from many of you! Subscribe to the PCOM Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to tell a friend!

It's the PCOM Podcast's Greatest Hits! In this special August series, Pastor Courtney leads us through the most popular episodes of past seasons. Today we revisit Pastor Daryl's wisdom on joining Jesus at work from June of 2019. (Good news: it's all still true!) Subscribe to the PCOM Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to tell a friend!

Join us for the PCOM Podcast's Greatest Hits! In this special series, Pastor Courtney leads us through the most popular episodes of past seasons.  Today we revisit Jeff Given's special on tree trimming from January of 2021. Subscribe to the PCOM Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to tell a friend!

Hebrews 11 is a who's who of the faithful: Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and more! It brings up the question: in addition to these wise men and women of the faith, who is in your "cloud of witnesses," cheering you on and leading you in wisdom? Pastor Courtney shares stories of pastors, mentors, and family members who have guided her faith through the decades and asks the question: who's in your hall of f...

On this episode Dan tells the story of a Swiss barbecue that forever changed the church 

From birdwatching to looking out over our city to learning to join Jesus on his mission, this simple, soulful spiritual practice can have a lasting impact.

What might the Psalmists and Simon Peter have to say about to whom and, maybe just as importantly, to whom we might NOT, want to cast our cares…

The biblical basis for Sabbatical and Sabbath rest. Plus: the story behind Pastor Courtney and Daryl's upcoming sabbatical, how you can support them in their time away, their deep thanks to the church for this time and support, and embracing God's gift of rest. Deuteronomy 31, Leviticus 25, and Psalm 23.

on this episode Dan walks us through the big picture and brief history of singing in the Church, from Psalms to the New Testament to Sunday's at PCOM.

Psalm 42 & 43 Bible translations including the NIV (New International Version), NLT (New Living Translation), NRSV (New Revised Standard Version), and (MSG) The Message.  Bible tools mentioned included BibleGateway.com, the PCOM Connect App, and the YouVersion app.

Paul reads a few poems from his recent collection Somewhere To Follow. Jeff reads a bit of John Steinbeck. 

Pastors Courtney and Daryl chat about the Lord's supper and baptism, how God meets us with his grace, the role of repentance, and their hopes for the season ahead. Plus: a story about their time as hospital chaplains and how God makes ordinary things--bread, wine, juice, us!--holy.

After a difficult season of prophet-ing, what's Elijah to do? He's ready to throw in the towel, but God has a surprise in store. A word of encouragement from 1 Kings 19. Plus: Pastors Courtney and Daryl are going on sabbatical? What's that about?

Dan takes another dive into Church history and gives some recommendations (like the music of Larry Norman and Pedro the Lion!)

Author of "Invitations to Abundance: how the feasts of the Bible nourish us today," Alicia Akins, describes the profound goodness of God and how learning to eat together can build relationships, deepen friendships, and remind us of God's love.

We're looking at Romans 8 today, and as far as we can tell, the apostle Paul never refereed a basketball game. But he could sense that even that type of event would not fall beyond the reach of God's goodness and grace. 

Social media can be polarizing, partisan, and downright panic-inducing! Should Christians log off, or is there a way to use it without letting it use us? Pastor Courtney interviews pastor & author Doug Bursch on his book Posting Peace: Why Social Media Divides Us and What We Can Do About It.  Find Doug at fairlyspiritual.org.

Dan talks about the history of the church calendar, Easter, and worshipping with Christians across space and time.

For a list of our current college students, email cya@mypcom.com Cards, letters, stickers, and other written encouragement may be dropped off at the church office. 

But we don't talk about Bruno! How might we move forward in truth and love by naming the reality of where we have been? 

Pastor Courtney shares a story of a fasting meltdown. Plus: how our human frailty (even in its most embarrassing moments!) can be a reminder of the deep love of our Savior.

Lessons from Nehemiah 1 on God's nearness to us in our suffering. Plus: how fasting can help connect us to the depths of our emotions and God's heart.

Dan talks about a few of his favorite movies depicting events Church history- including one in particular about a feast

An invitation to Lenten fasting and its Scriptural basis, from the Old Testament to the New with Pastor Courtney.

Wrapping up our journey through surprising spiritual practices, how might Psalm 27 help us pray for ourselves and for others.