There Are No Accidental Saints | Austin Book Tour Teaching and Q+R
Mar 22, 2024
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John Mark Comer discusses key ideas from his new book, encouraging us to live with purpose and focus on love. He explores the importance of spiritual formation, community in growth, and setting digital boundaries. The podcast includes reflections on meaningful living and practicing gratitude.
Practicing Sabbath and hospitality can cultivate spiritual growth and social justice in a community.
Implementing spiritual formation practices is crucial for guiding anxious youth in today's digital world.
Building community through radical hospitality enables sharing Jesus' love in a culture of stigma and distractions.
Deep dives
Practicing Sabbath and Hospitality
The importance of practicing Sabbath and hospitality in a community, especially finding ways to incorporate these practices into the lives of individuals who face challenges like working multiple jobs or low-income backgrounds, is emphasized. Creating a culture of rest and welcoming others into our homes not only helps foster spiritual growth, but also aligns with biblical principles of social justice.
Youth Discipleship and Digital Boundaries
Addressing the challenges faced by anxious youth in today's complex digital landscape, the need for implementing practices of spiritual formation among younger generations is highlighted. The importance of setting digital boundaries, encouraging media detoxes, and involving parents in guiding youth towards intentional use of technology is discussed.
Building Community through Radical Hospitality
Exploring the significance of developing community through radical hospitality and the practice of witness, the podcast delves into the idea that offering a welcoming and compassionate space can play a vital role in sharing the love and message of Jesus, particularly in a culture marked by social stigma and digital distractions.
Incorporating Spiritual Practices for Youth
Suggestions for integrating spiritual disciplines and the principles of practicing the way in engaging youth are provided. The focus is on guiding parents and church communities to create environments where spiritual practices can be lived out authentically and collectively, aiming to nurture the roots of faith amidst societal challenges.
Navigating Cultural Hostility and Practicing Accountability
Discussing the cultural hostility towards traditional faith values and the importance of practicing accountability within the church community, the podcast touches on the need to stand against societal pressures and support each other in upholding spiritual disciplines. Emphasizing the role of collective efforts in the face of opposition and ensuring mutual growth in faith.
Cultivating Youth Discipleship with Parents' Involvement
Encouraging a holistic approach to youth discipleship by involving parents and offering guidance on setting spiritual boundaries, the focus is on creating supportive environments for youth amidst societal challenges. Emphasizing the importance of addressing parental fears, digital detox, and fostering community engagement to deepen faith practices.
John Mark discusses some of the foundational ideas from his new book: Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Jesus, Do as He Did. John Mark challenges us to resist the distractions that tempt us to waste our lives, and instead become people of love who live for our eulogies rather than our resumes.
To pick up a copy of John Mark's new book, you can purchase it online here, or in person wherever books are sold.
This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Cheyne from Vero Beach, Florida; Christina from Burbank, California; Gabriel from Portland, Oregon; Scott from Sudbury, Massachusetts; and Jennifer from Spokane, Washington. Thank you all so much!
If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
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