The Practice

The Practice Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 508 episodes

The Practice is a community that gathers for worship, prayer, teaching, and communion. The Scripture, prayers, and songs of our opening liturgy help us to set aside all that distracts us from the Lord's loving presence. We slow down to learn and engage the spiritual practices that help us to walk with Jesus. Every gathering, we center around the communion table to meet with Christ in a tangible way. Through all of this, we are seeking to create a sacred space, both in our gatherings and in our everyday lives, so we can practice the way of Jesus together for the sake of the world.

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Making Space to Grieve 13.08.2018 44:09

On 8.12.18, Deirdre JVR helped our community make space to grieve.

Acorn Faith 17.07.2018 1:00:12

On 7.15.18, Kristen Leigh Kludt shared her story and how difficult times help us to know the love of God more deeply.

Stories from our brothers and sisters 11.06.2018 54:38

On 6.10.18, Darrel Washington taught us about serving those struggling with poverty.

Stories from the Community 04.06.2018 1:00:53

On 6.3.18, we heard from people in the Practice community who have been responding to invitations to join God's kingdom work around the world.

Resurrection Love 22.05.2018 49:59

On 5.20.18, Father Michael guided us through a contemplation of God's love.

Resurrection Life 07.05.2018 48:12

On 5.6.18, Jason Feffer encouraged us to bring our whole selves (heads, hearts, and bodies) into relationship with Jesus.

Resurrection Hope: Taste and See 23.04.2018 50:28

On 4.22.18, Jonathan Martin shared the invitation of the risen Christ to live an embodied faith, to taste and see.

Resurrection Joy 09.04.2018 37:06

On 4.8.18, Sibyl Towner guided us in a contemplation on the risen Christ and the joy we find when Jesus meet us in our point of need.

The Passion and Compassion of Our Lord Jesus Christ 12.03.2018 54:15

On 3.11.18, Kellye Fabian guided us in the truth that Jesus' passion was the greatest act of compassion the world has ever known.

Agony in the Garden 26.02.2018 47:46

On 2.25.27, Ashlee Eiland guided us into the agony of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Contemplation to Prepare for Lent 12.02.2018 18:39

Last night, Father Michael led us in a contemplation to help us prepare for the season of Lent. We imagined ourselves at the foot of the cross and asked: How is God inviting you to deepen your practice of prayer during Lent? What might God be inviting you to fast from to experience greater freedom in Christ? How is God inviting you to express solidarity with the poor and suffering face of Christ i...

Journey to the Cross 12.02.2018 45:37

On 2.11.18, Father Michael led us into the third movement of the Spiritual Exercises and prepared us for the season of Lent.

Imaginative Prayer Series: Peter's Confession (Mark 8:27-30) 08.02.2018 10:36

This is the final contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet J...

Imaginative Prayer Series: Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41) 29.01.2018 13:24

This is the ninth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet J...

The Rite of Forgiveness 29.01.2018 22:45

On 1.28.18, Frederica Mathewes-Green introduced our community to the Eastern Orthodox practice, the Rite of Forgiveness.

Imaginative Prayer Series: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) 22.01.2018 25:37

This is the eighth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet...

The Public Life of Christ 22.01.2018 53:19

On 1.22.18, Gail Donahue led us through an exploration of the hospitality of Christ. Hospitality is essential because it is the heartbeat of God.

Imaginative Prayer Series: Jesus Calls the Disciples (Mark 1:16-20) 15.01.2018 10:51

This is the seventh contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet...

Imaginative Prayer Series: The Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-12) 08.01.2018 14:33

This is the sixth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet J...

Discovering the Will of God 08.01.2018 43:22

On 1.7.18, Ashlee Eiland shared how we might move away from experiencing God's will as a formula to solve and build a foundation based on the example of Christ.

Imaginative Prayer Series: The Baptism of Christ (Matthew 3:13-17) 01.01.2018 9:00

This is the fifth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet J...

Imaginative Prayer Series: Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13-23) 26.12.2017 20:01

This is the fourth contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet...

Imaginative Prayer Series: The Visit of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-12) 17.12.2017 14:14

This is the third contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet J...

The Incarnation 11.12.2017 32:50

On 12.10.17, Jason Feffer reflected on the scandalous mystery of the incarnation.

Imaginative Prayer Series: The Birth of Christ (Luke 2:1-21) 11.12.2017 12:36

This is the second contemplation in a series of imaginative prayer resources written by and recorded for The Practice community. Imaginative prayer is way of meeting with the Lord by using our imagination to enter a Gospel story. Using our imagination to experience the sights and sounds of the scene helps to bring our whole selves into the presence of Christ. The purpose of this prayer is to meet...