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The Practice PodcastOrder of Faith: The Holy SpiritIn this series, we will be sharing why we are leaning on the Apostles’ Creed as the Order of Faith (commonly known as a Statement of Faith) for our church community. What does the creed say? What does it mean? And how does it influence what we do as a church community? This is going to be an important series for our community. This week, we considered the third movement of the creed. Jason invited us to reflect on the work of the Holy Spirit. For additional resources, please visit our website. If The...2025-02-1755 minThe Practice PodcastWalking in the Promised Land: JudgesIn this recurring series, we are walking in the story of scripture, noticing the intricate way God’s story is woven together and shines a light on our own stories. Last year we began our journey walking in the beginning (Genesis 1-11), the blessing (Genesis 12-50), the exodus, and the wilderness. If you missed the previous series, you can check out these links. In this series, we will join the Israelites as they enter the promised land. We will explore the themes of Joshua and Judges, noticing how God’s invitation continues to echo from the very begin...2024-06-2442 minThe Practice PodcastFaith Like a Child: CuriosityIn the Gospels, Jesus shows great affection towards children. In Matthew, he says “unless you turn from your sins and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom.” In her wonderful book, Faith Like a Child, our friend Lacy Borgo writes, “Our first and most natural inclination as children is to connect with God in deeply uniting and often ordinary ways.” In this series, we are asking how have we left these childhood aspects of ourselves behind. And more importantly, how can we get them back so we might once again attach to God with faith like a child...2023-11-1336 minThe Practice PodcastWalking in the Blessing: JosephEarlier this year, we began a recurring series in which we will walk in the story of scripture. We began in Genesis 1-11, learning God's intention for creation and what went wrong. In Genesis 12-50 we experience the beginning of God's restorative plan, a plan to redeem and bless creation. This week, Jason led us through the final movement of Genesis, the story of Jacob's children. Joseph's story both sums up the entire book of Genesis and points us forward in hopeful expectation for the coming restoration of all creation. You can download the handout...2023-06-1954 minThe Practice PodcastHoly Delight: The Practice of CelebrationHave you ever considered that celebration is actually a spiritual practice? In a culture overflowing with reasons for despair, what if the practice of celebration is essential to being formed by Jesus to be like Jesus for the sake of the world? This week, Jason offered three invitations with the practice of celebration. First, how can we more intentionally turn our attention to the presence of our Creator in our delight and celebration. Second, how can we be open to celebration in whatever form it takes in our lives, and finally, how can we be on the...2023-05-0843 minThe Practice PodcastEmbodied FaithWe don't often think about the role our bodies play in our faith and formation, but scripture teaches that to be formed by Jesus to be like Jesus for the sake of the world must include our bodies. But what does this mean. How can our faith and formation include our bodies? This week, Jason asks us to consider how we can listen to our bodies and include them in our practices. For some additional resources, please visit our website. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team....2023-04-1656 min
SFSAZThe Church is Dying!!…or is it? Season 4: Episode 6Gray and Ted talk with Jason Feffer about life in the church and where Jason is seeing hope … over donuts. Jason pastors a church in Chicago called “The Practice.”2023-02-0600 min
HCM Technology ReportJason Averbook and Jess Von Bank of LeapgenThere's quite a prolific conversation to unpack in today's episode of PEOPLETECH.Live at the HR tech 2022 conference, our two guest Jason Averbook (CEO of Leapgen) and Jess Von Bank (Head of Brand Strategy at Leapgen) speak with Mark Feffer about acquired and desired skills, the ebb and flow of this fluctuating industry, and the shift in employee power.There's been massive shifts of trust, work types, empathy and humanity over the past few years. This industry has been flipped on its head and we need to rethink almost...2022-11-0923 min
PeopleTechAcquired and Desired Skills with Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank of LeapgenThere's quite a prolific conversation to unpack in today's episode of PEOPLETECH.Live at the HR tech 2022 conference, our two guest Jason Averbook (CEO of Leapgen) and Jess Von Bank (Head of Brand Strategy at Leapgen) speak with Mark Feffer about acquired and desired skills, the ebb and flow of this fluctuating industry, and the shift in employee power.There's been massive shifts of trust, work types, empathy and humanity over the past few years. This industry has been flipped on its head and we need to rethink almost every single aspect of HR. We're in...2022-11-0924 minPeopleTechAcquired and Desired Skills with Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank of LeapgenThere's quite a prolific conversation to unpack in today's episode of PEOPLETECH.Live at the HR tech 2022 conference, our two guest Jason Averbook (CEO of Leapgen) and Jess Von Bank (Head of Brand Strategy at Leapgen) speak with Mark Feffer about acquired and desired skills, the ebb and flow of this fluctuating industry, and the shift in employee power.There's been massive shifts of trust, work types, empathy and humanity over the past few years. This industry has been flipped on its head and we need to rethink almost every single aspect of HR. We're in...2022-11-0924 min
PeopleTechTechnology Failures with Jason Lauritsen of Cultivayo. Brought to You by Fuel50!Live at the HR tech 2022 conference, our guest Jason Lauritsen CEO of Cultivayo sits down with Mark Feffer to talk about making the work experience more human. Fuel50 and WorkHuman have picked up the torch on this, and the rest of the industry seems to be trending in this direction. Technology solutions sometimes gets in the way of providing the genuine experience a lot of candidates are looking for. A lot of companies will blame the technology they purchased for their own failures. If we aren't clear on what problems need to be solved, often times you end...2022-10-2716 minPeopleTechTechnology Failures with Jason Lauritsen of Cultivayo. Brought to You by Fuel50!Live at the HR tech 2022 conference, our guest Jason Lauritsen CEO of Cultivayo sits down with Mark Feffer to talk about making the work experience more human. Fuel50 and WorkHuman have picked up the torch on this, and the rest of the industry seems to be trending in this direction. Technology solutions sometimes gets in the way of providing the genuine experience a lot of candidates are looking for. A lot of companies will blame the technology they purchased for their own failures. If we aren't clear on what problems need to be solved, often times you end...2022-10-2716 min
HCM Technology ReportTechnology Failures with Jason Lauritsen of Cultivayo. Brought to You by Fuel50Live at the HR tech 2022 conference, our guest Jason Lauritsen CEO of Cultivayo sits down with Mark Feffer to talk about making the work experience more human. Fuel50 and WorkHuman have picked up the torch on this, and the rest of the industry seems to be trending in this direction. Technology solutions sometimes gets in the way of providing the genuine experience a lot of candidates are looking for. A lot of companies will blame the technology they purchased for their own failures. If we aren't clear on what problems need to be solved...2022-10-2715 minThe Practice PodcastThe Liturgy of Politics: CommunityIn our culture, we are being shaped by our political engagement. We are tempted to find our identity in our political affiliation. We view those on the other side with contempt. We form opinions based on memes and talking heads rather than prayer and discernment. We give in to the way of power and control rather than the Christlike way of surrender and self-emptying love. But what if there is another way? This week, Jason Hitchcock helped us explore the counter-formational practice of community. (A note about the practice: In this service, our practice was a discerning...2022-09-1248 minThe Practice PodcastFoundations: CommunityWe are beginning this year walking through the five key values of The Practice Church. This week, Jason guided our exploration of the value of community. This week, Jason guided us through the value of community. How are practices of community important in our shared desire to be formed by Jesus to be like Jesus for the sake of the world? If you are interested in joining or even hosting a Practice Table, please let us know here. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church here. If you a...2022-02-0745 minThe Practice PodcastHesed in Community: An Alternative SocietyThis week, we begin a new series looking at how we might put into practice God's invitation to be a hesed-shaped community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. This week, we Jason Feffer shared how a hesed-shaped community is a way for the Church to be an alternative society in a culture of individualism and tribalism, and we considered the cost of cultuvating such a community in our practice. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church here. If you are c...2021-10-1159 minThe Practice PodcastPractices of the People: StorytellingJason Feffer concludes our Summer Series, "Practices of the People," with an exploration of storytelling as a spiritual practice. Find more info on our website. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/ 2021-09-0753 min
The Practice PodcastPractices of the People: Visio DivinaJason Feffer continues our Practices of the People series with a teaching on Visio Divina. Then, we head outside to practice Visio divina with nature. You can find a guide to the practice here. If you would like to give to the Practice Church, you may do so here. 2021-08-0942 min
The Practice PodcastPractices of the People: SilenceJason shares an introduction to the practice of silence and we hear a story from Mark Mixter about his experience with this practice. Then, we pray in silence together. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/ Register for a Sacred Retreat at https://www.mylifeissacred.com using the code PRACTICE90 for a $39 discount.2021-07-1239 min
The Practice PodcastWhat is Church? Part TwoJason Feffer continues our series on the nature of the Church. With an examination of Acts 2, Jason considers the differences between a belief based and a practice based church. Find a guide to lectio divina and more here. If you would like to give to God's work at the Practice, you may do so here. 2021-06-1451 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterPractices of a Healthy Church (Alan with Jason Feffer)If you’re a follower of Christ, and most of you who listen to this podcast would likely describe yourself that way, a big part of that experience is church. The church is a gathering of fellow-students of Christ. The church is people. The church is a kind of kingdom outpost wherever it has been planted in the world. Today, I’m talking with Jason Feffer about the community he leads called The Practice. We talk about our experiences of church, and how God has been leading them to be together week to week. I’m looking forward...2021-05-1747 min
The Practice PodcastAbandoned to JoyContinuing our series on the practice of joy, Jason Feffer invites us to abandon ourselves to joy. What does it look like for us to exhibit childlike joy in our everyday lives? If God has used the Practice on your spiritual journey, consider giving a gift at www.practicetribe.com/give 2021-04-1933 min
The Practice PodcastEaster SundayJason Feffer delivers an Easter Sunday message and practice. Inviting us into Mary's experience with the risen Christ, Jason helps us understand and engage with the words of Jesus to Mary, "Do not cling to me." If God has used The Practice in your life, would you consider supporting the future of The Practice Church? A tax-deductible gift can be given here.2021-04-0638 min
The Practice PodcastFasting: Feasting on GodJason Feffer begins our Lenten journey at the Practice Church, "Fasting: Feasting on God." While this practice is often misunderstood, it is foundational in our Spiritual formation. Jason reminds us that when practiced rightly, fasting is actually feasting on God! Then, Jason helps us craft a practice of fasting for this season of Lent. If God has used The Practice in your life, would you consider supporting the future of The Practice Church? A tax-deductible gift can be given here.2021-02-2250 min
The Practice PodcastDesiring Deeply: Disordered AttachmentsContinuing our series, Desiring Deeply: Freedom and Detachment, Jason Feffer helps us explore what happens when our desires run amuck. What can we do when we struggle to live in the freedom of detachment? View more information on our website here. If you would like to give to the Practice Church, you can do so here. 2021-01-2649 min
The Practice PodcastAdvent: Hoping for HomeMarion Medina continues our Advent journey as we listen to the longings revealed in this season. What is percolating below the surface? How are we being invited into a deeper life with God, into our heart's truest home? For more info on our website here. 2020-12-1537 min
The Practice PodcastAdvent LamentAdvent is especially needed during a year as painful as this one. In our Advent series, Jason Feffer explores the invitation to lean into all this year has been, to find our longing in it, and to wait for Jesus. Find more info on our website. 2020-12-0755 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: AdventThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:23), and the last for evening (15:19). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we embrace the season of Advent. How might we wait on the Lord in preparation for Christmas?2020-12-0624 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: AdventThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (8:00), and the last for evening (11:56). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we embrace the season of Advent. How might we wait on the Lord in preparation for Christmas?2020-11-2921 min
The Practice PodcastLove and Incarnational ListeningIan Simkins concludes our “Love and…” series. Ian reminds us that love begins with listening, the kind of listening that not only hears others but is incarnationally present to them. Find more info on our website. 2020-11-1744 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (8:54), and the last for evening (12:52). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month.2020-11-1520 min
The Practice PodcastLove and ChaosNicole Howe reminds us of how God can bring order out of chaos. When everything in us and around us seems to be swirling out of control, we can rest in Our Creator who ordered the whole world, the cosmos, with beauty, goodness, and truth. In our practice, we lean into the chaos while also inviting God's creative Spirit to meet us and bring cosmic order. Find more info on our website. 2020-11-1041 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (8:54), and the last for evening (12:52). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month.2020-11-0819 min
The Practice PodcastA Practice of DiscernmentAs our community discerns the way forward, we offer this practice of discernment. In this prayer, we will listen to the Holy Spirit while letting go of what stands in the way of following God fully, and we will employ the Ignatian concepts of consolation and desolation as we listen with loving attention.2020-11-0517 min
The Practice PodcastA Practice UpdateJason Feffer shares two updates about the future of the Practice community, then we lean into God in prayer. Find more information on our website here. 2020-11-0243 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (8:00), and the last for evening (11:54). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month.2020-11-0119 min
the REALIFE Practice Podcast74. Imagination and PrayerJason Feffer and I had a fantastic conversation about the role of imagination in spiritual practices -- and it drifted into many more interesting topics and stories. You won't want to miss this delightful, thought-provoking conversation with a good human who knows Jesus in ways many long for -- yet is very possible. God wants to show up for you in ways that are tailor-made for you, too.Jason Feffer is a pastor, teacher, spiritual director, and an evangelist for the spiritual disciplines. For over twenty years he has been helping people follow Jesus in their e...2020-10-2537 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:04), and the last for evening (15:02). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month.2020-10-2522 min
The Practice PodcastLove and FearJason Feffer continues our series on Love with a look at Love and Fear. In a season that is full of fear and anxiety, how might we allow love to complete its work in us and drive out fear? Then, we practice a welcoming prayer through our fear. Find more info on our website here. 2020-10-2044 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (9:38), and the last for evening (13:36). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month.2020-10-1818 min
The Practice PodcastLove and Prophetic WitnessStephen Kelly continues our series on Love with a look at Daniel and God’s invitation for us to be a prophetic witness in this world. How might we speak truth to power in love during this divisive season? Then, Jason Feffer leads us through a prayer of reflection for how we might actually put this into practice. Find more info on our website here. 2020-10-1352 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:56), and the last for evening (11:54). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month.2020-10-1118 min
The Practice PodcastLove and Admitting I Might Be WrongAdele Calhoun guides us through the invitation to admit that we might be wrong. In this season of hardship and division, many of us have a tendency to get stuck listening to those with whom we already agree while trying to prove others wrong. Yet, the invitation of Christ is to be willing to consider that we may not have everything right. Adele leads us through the loving idea of admitting that we might be wrong. Then, we practice a reflection and a breath prayer. Find more information on our website here. 2020-10-0636 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (9:38), and the last for evening (13:36). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-10-0423 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (8:57), and the last for evening (12:54). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-09-2720 min
The Practice PodcastLove and Downward MobilityJason Feffer continues our series on the self-emptying love of Christ and how it leads to a posture and lifestyle of downward mobility. Then, we practice an embodied prayer of surrender. Find more info on our website. 2020-09-2141 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:42), and the last for evening (15:42). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-09-2019 min
The Practice PodcastLove and...Jason Feffer begins a series called “Love and…” in which we look at how God is inviting us to love our neighbors in the midst of a divisive season. Jason reminds us of the great commandment of Jesus: to love God by loving our neighbors. Then, we practice an imaginative prayer as a way of experiencing God’s deep love for us, which leads us to love others. Find more info on our website. 2020-09-1540 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:57), and the last for evening (11:55). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-09-1319 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: The Sermon on the MountThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:42), and the last for evening (15:42). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series, we focus on the Sermon on the Mount. How might Jesus form us as we soak in this important teaching for three month. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-09-0623 min
The Practice PodcastEmbodied Spirituality: TouchEric Case continues our series on embodied spirituality and explores the connection between touch and blessing. In a season when physical touch may be limited, how might we bless those around us by being present to them in a variety of ways? Jason Feffer then leads through a practice of preparation in which we listen for who God is inviting us to bless. Find more info on our website here. 2020-08-2536 min
The Practice PodcastHearing PracticeIn August of 2020, we are focusing on embodied spirituality. Each week, we engaged a practice based on one of the five senses. In this practice, we explore the sense of hearing. After grounding ourselves in silence and God's love, we spend time in gratitude for what we hear. Then we pay attention to what we hear around us, what we hear within us, and what we hear from the Lord. Will you join us in this practice?2020-08-1419 min
The Practice PodcastEmbodied Spirituality: SightEric Case kicks off a series on Embodied Spirituality by asking the question, “How do our senses help lead us toward or away from God’s loving presence?” Beginning with our sense of sight, Eric explores how our eyes can both open us to God’s presence all around us, and sometimes cause us to live by sight, rather than faith. Then, we practice a prayer with images, asking God to open our eyes to the stories that are deeper than our eyes can see. Find more info on our website. Sign up for our email list here. 2020-08-1137 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Voice of the Good ShepherdThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:57), and the last for evening (14:10). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on listening to Jesus. We will reflect on scripture and listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-07-2722 min
The Practice PodcastWalking with Jesus: Mercy PrayerJason Feffer continues our series on Walking Prayer and invites us to turn our attention outward. What is God's desire for our neighborhoods, and how can we play a role in God's plan to renew all things? You can use this guide for the Mercy Walking Prayer, and find more information on our website. 2020-07-2116 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Freedom in ChristThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:24), and the last for evening (11:19). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on freedom in Christ. We will reflect on passages about freedom and pray prayers to help us live in the freedom offered in Christ. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-07-2017 min
The Practice PodcastWalking with JesusJason Feffer invites us into the practice of walking prayer. This ordinary practice opens us up to God's presence in the seemingly mundane moments of life. When we walk beside Jesus, we can learn to hear God's voice more clearly in our everyday lives. Use this guide for the practice of walking with Jesus. Find more information on our website! 2020-07-1319 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Freedom in ChristThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:56), and the last for evening (11:51). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on freedom in Christ. We will reflect on passages about freedom and pray prayers to help us live in the freedom offered in Christ. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-07-1319 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Voice of the Good ShepherdThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:57), and the last for evening (14:10). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on listening to Jesus. We will reflect on scripture and listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-07-0622 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Freedom in ChristThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:56), and the last for evening (11:51). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on freedom in Christ. We will reflect on passages about freedom and pray prayers to help us live in the freedom offered in Christ. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-07-0618 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Freedom in ChristThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:58), and the last for evening (11:56). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on freedom in Christ. We will reflect on passages about freedom and pray prayers to help us live in the freedom offered in Christ. http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-06-2919 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Kingdom of JusticeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:57), and the last for evening (11:54). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on the justice of God's Kingdom. The morning prayer includes a reflection on a passage from the Old Testament prophets. The midday prayer comes from a person of color, and the evening prayer is a Psalm of lament. How might these prayers open us to be a people of justice in the Kingdom of God? http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-06-2217 min
The Practice PodcastCloister in PlaceVivianne David teaches us to notice the presence of God in the ordinary objects of everyday life. She then guides us through a Visio Divina style practice in which we use our keys as a way of becoming curious about how God may be speaking to us in something we normally overlook. Find more info on our website. 2020-06-1539 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Kingdom of JusticeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (7:57), and the last for evening (11:54). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on the justice of God's Kingdom. The morning prayer includes a reflection on a passage from the Old Testament prophets. The midday prayer comes from a person of color, and the evening prayer is a Psalm of lament. How might these prayers open us to be a people of justice in the Kingdom of God? http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-06-1518 min
The Practice PodcastLament and Confession for RacismOn June 7, 2020, we paused for a night of lament and confession. We lament the injustices woven into the fabric of our country for centuries, and we confess the sins of our nation as well as our own sin. It is not easy, but it is absolutely necessary. Find more information on our website. 2020-06-0837 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily Office: Kingdom of JusticeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (9:51), and the last for evening (13:49). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. In this series we focus on the justice of God's Kingdom. The morning prayer includes a reflection on a passage from the Old Testament prophets. The midday prayer comes from a person of color, and the evening prayer is a Psalm of lament. How might these prayers open us to be a people of justice in the Kingdom of God? http://practicetribe.com/daily-office/2020-06-0819 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily OfficeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:58), and the last for evening (15:56). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. This week, we continue a new rhythm, carrying the same prayers with us through the entire week. How might we experience the presence of the Lord more deeply as we steep ourselves in the same passage and prayers throughout the week? This practice of the Daily Office will help us live more fully in God’s loving presence as we navigate this time of fear, anxiety, and un...2020-06-0123 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily OfficeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:58), and the last for evening (15:56). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. This week, we continue a new rhythm, carrying the same prayers with us through the entire week. How might we experience the presence of the Lord more deeply as we steep ourselves in the same passage and prayers throughout the week? This practice of the Daily Office will help us live more fully in God’s loving presence as we navigate this time of fear, anxiety, and un...2020-05-2524 min
The Practice PodcastActs of Service Listening PrayerIn this practice, we slow down and listen to the Lord. Who is God inviting us to serve today? How can we serve her or him, and as we do, how might these seeds of serving cultivate pockets of the Kingdom in our world?2020-05-1811 min
The Practice PodcastServing the KingdomWe continue our Easter journey at The Practice exploring the invitation of Jesus to partner with him in bringing the kingdom of God. How is God inviting us to live the kingdom into every corner of human existence? Jason Feffer challenges us to cultivate pockets of the kingdom through the spiritual practice of service. Find more information on our website. 2020-05-1838 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily OfficeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (11:58), and the last for evening (15:56). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. This week, we begin a new rhythm, carrying the same prayers with us through the entire week. How might we experience the presence of the Lord more deeply as we steep ourselves in the same passage and prayers throughout the week? This practice of the Daily Office will help us live more fully in God’s loving presence as we navigate this time of fear, anxiety, and un...2020-05-1823 min
The Practice PodcastPractice Daily OfficeThis resource includes three prayers: one for morning, another for midday (10:36), and the last for evening (14:34). The prayers will follow a consistent pattern each week with new scriptures every day. This week, we begin a new rhythm, carrying the same prayers with us through the entire week. How might we experience the presence of the Lord more deeply as we steep ourselves in the same passage and prayers throughout the week? This practice of the Daily Office will help us live more fully in God’s loving presence as we navigate this time of fear, anxiety, and un...2020-05-1120 minThe Practice PodcastA Kingdom ExamenThe good news of Jesus is an invitation to live a life with him in the kingdom of God. This particular prayer of Examen helps us review our day in the loving presence of the Lord, listening to how we have chosen to live in the kingdom of God or the kingdoms of this world. View more on our website. 2020-05-0415 min
The Practice PodcastThe Kingdom of God or the Kingdoms of this WorldWe continue our Easter journey at The Practice exploring the invitation of Jesus to live in the kingdom of God. What kingdoms are you living in? Are you submitting the area of control in your life to the kingdom of God or the kingdoms of this world? Jason Feffer challenges us to practice a daily examen and listen to God as we seek to become people who live more fully in God's kingdom. View more on our website. 2020-05-0438 min
The Practice PodcastLetting Go of ExpectationsAs the final night of our series on The Invitation to Let Go, Jason Feffer invited us into the story of the Triumphal Entry of Jesus. Just like those in Jerusalem, we all have expectations for who God is and what it means to follow Christ. Yet, Christ often exceeds our expectations and defies our ideas about Him. How might we begin to let go of our expectations and receive the graces God offers? View it on our blog here. 2020-04-0628 min
The Practice PodcastThe Invitation to Let GoSunday night, we began our journey through the season of Lent, The Invitation to Let Go. Jason reminded us that the core of our identity is rooted in our belovedness in Christ, but there are many voices surrounding us that compete with God’s voice of love. Then, Jason invited us to craft an experiment for the next 40 days that will help us to begin letting go of any false voices that distract us from God’s voice of love.2020-03-031h 01
The Practice PodcastLiving the Liturgy: Spiritual PracticesOn 2.16.2020, Jason Feffer explored why every gathering includes a spiritual practice. This is the fourth and final week in a series focused on the core elements of our gatherings. 2020-02-1843 min
The Practice PodcastInvitation to be Present with GodOn 12.8.19, Jason Feffer invited us to the practice expressed in the life of Brother Lawrence, the practice of the presence of God. How might we live fully present with God in our everyday life? http://www.practicetribe.com/12-8-19-invitati…present-with-god/2019-12-1045 min
The Practice PodcastInvitation to find solidarity with one anotherOn 9.22.2019, Jason Feffer guided The Practice community to consider how God might be inviting us to be a space of belonging and hospitality. http://www.practicetribe.com/9-22-19-invitation-to-find-solidarity-with-one-another/ 2019-09-2341 min
The Eternal Current PodcastThe Birth of the PracticeThis is the story of the birth of The Practice, which is a practice-based, contemplative, neo-liturgical, ecumenical, eucharistic gathering we started in the Willow Creek Chapel in 2014. Aaron Niequist shared some of the story and then sat down with three founding members--Lori Shoults, Kellye Fabian, and Jason Feffer--to share reflections from the beginning of this experimental community.2019-08-0942 minThe Practice PodcastListening to God in SorrowOn 3.24.19, Jason Feffer explored how we might listen to God in the midst of our sorrow. How does God redeem our sorrow for the sake of our formation?2019-03-2553 min
The Practice PodcastListening to God in SimplicityOn 2.17.19, Jason Feffer taught about the spiritual practice of simplicity and helped us craft an experiment in simplicity.2019-02-1950 min
The Practice PodcastA base camp of spiritual practicesOn 1.27.19, Jason Feffer introduced the concept of a base camp of spiritual practices. How might we order our lives in a way that honors our unique creation and helps us live the with God life?2019-01-2857 min
The Practice PodcastAdvent WaitingOn 12.2.18, Jason Feffer guided a practice to help us wait for the coming of Christ this Advent.2018-12-0437 min
Halfway There115: Jason Feffer and Spiritual Disciplines for Your Journey
Jason Feffer is an evangelist for the spiritual disciplines. For over twenty years he has been helping people follow Jesus in their everyday lives with his teaching and writing. Currently, he pastors The Practice, a practice-based contemplative ministry at Willowcreek Church. Today, Jason shares how he discovered spiritual disciplines, the way disciplines have shaped him, and why it’s okay to use different disciplines than those around you. Books play an important role in Jason’s journey and he shares how insight from virtual mentors shaped him.
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The Practice PodcastListening to God in PrayerOn 10.28.2018, Jason Feffer explored listening to God in prayer and guided a practice of listening.2018-10-2946 min
The Practice PodcastListening to God in Community: Listening GroupsOn 9.16.18, Jason Feffer introduced the practice of listening groups.2018-09-1735 min
The Practice PodcastResurrection LifeOn 5.6.18, Jason Feffer encouraged us to bring our whole selves (heads, hearts, and bodies) into relationship with Jesus.2018-05-0748 min
The Practice PodcastThe IncarnationOn 12.10.17, Jason Feffer reflected on the scandalous mystery of the incarnation.2017-12-1132 min
The Practice PodcastCalled to FreedomOn 10.22.17, Jason Feffer introduced the Ignatian concept of indifference and led a practice to help us surrender our whole selves to the loving will of God.2017-10-2342 min
The Practice PodcastA Practice UpdateOn 8.20.17 Jason Feffer shared an update on the future of The Practice.2017-08-2145 min
The Practice PodcastFrom Fear to Sacrificial LoveOn 4.2.17, Curtis Miller helped us explore how we can turn away fear and engage the world from a place of sacrificial love, and Erin Feffer led us in the spiritual discipline, Lectio Divina.2017-04-0348 min
The Practice PodcastCrafting a Rhythm of LifeOn 3.5.17, Jason Feffer helped us to craft a simple rhythm of life grounded in our desires and the spiritual disciplines.2017-03-0648 min
The Practice PodcastRhythm of Life: Making Our Home in JesusOn 1.15.17, Jason Feffer helped us identify how our deepest longings draw us to God and how a rhythm of life helps us make our home in Jesus.2017-01-1641 min
The Practice PodcastBeat Eight: Blessed are Those Who are Persecuted for RighteousnessOn 11.20.16 we explored the eighth Beatitude, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Clary and Jason teach the life Jesus invites us into is one of radical love. There is a cost to loving like Jesus. This cost keeps many of us from loving sacrificially, but Jesus promises that those who lose their lives will find it.2016-11-2134 min
The Practice PodcastBeat Two: Blessed Are Those Who MournOn 09.25.16, Jason Feffer explored this beatitude by inviting us into the story of his life. From deep pain...to masterful avoidance...to discovering the presence of Christ in lament, Jason's story helped us begin the journey from the pain of Blessed are those who mourn to the promise of For they will be comforted.2016-09-2632 min
The Practice PodcastBeat one: Blessed are the Poor in SpiritOn 09.18.16, John and Lori invited us to explore and begin practicing the first beatitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. At the end, Jason Feffer shares his story and then invites us into three practices for the week.2016-09-1945 min
The Practice PodcastCrafting a Summer ExperimentJason Feffer guides us through a powerful process to discern God's invitation for this summer, name our deep desires and potential roadblocks, and craft a personal summer experiment to engage over the next 6 weeks. 2016-06-2737 min
The Practice PodcastHow to Practice SabbathFellow Practitioner Jason Feffer guides us through the practicalities for practicing a rhythm of Sabbath and encourages us to plan and prepare for our next Sabbath rest through a guided journalling tool. 2015-11-1632 min
The Practice PodcastHow To Practice A Rhythm Of SilenceFellow Practitioner Jason Feffer has been studying, practicing, and writing about the discipline of silence for a number of years - here he brings a deeply practical teaching on how to tangibly swim with the rhythm of silence in our everyday lives. 2015-10-0533 min