Practicing the Way
Practicing the Way
How do we live with a greater level of intentionality in our apprenticeship to Jesus?The Practicing the Way podcast is the new podcast by Practicing the Way. Each season includes conversations about apprenticeship to Jesus in the modern world. In season one, John Mark Comer and Tyler Staton explore key themes from John Mark’s book Practicing the Way, now available wherever books are sold. John Mark and Tyler discuss apprenticeship to Jesus, what it means in everyday terms to be with him, become like him, and do as he did, and how to make space for your spiritual life to flourish by building a personalized Rule of Life. To learn more about the book, visit www.practicingtheway.org/book. To begin building your personalized Rule of Life, go to www.practicingtheway.org/ruleoflifebuilder. To learn more about Practicing the Way, visit www.practicingtheway.org.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 15min
Spiritual Cartography – Part 03
In this bonus episode, we're wrapping up our series called "Spiritual Cartography" featuring cutting room floor content from the Practicing the Way book. Today, John Mark explores the three critical shifts that define our journey of discipleship: from fear to trust, from despair to hope, and from self-focus to love. He unpacks how faith, hope, and love—the theological virtues—aren't just feelings but settled conditions of the heart that develop over years of following Jesus, showing us how transformation moves us from the prison of anxiety and the egoic operating system into the freedom of radical trust, joyful expectation, and genuine love for others.Subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on future episodes.To learn more about the book, visit www.practicingtheway.org/book.To learn more about Practicing the Way, visit www.practicingtheway.org.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 25min
Spiritual Cartography – Part 02
Join John Mark Comer, an author and teacher focused on Christian discipleship, as he delves into the stages of life through the lens of spiritual cartography. He reveals how our spiritual journey varies with age—featuring themes like the identity-seeking energy of youth and the reevaluation struggles of midlife. Comer emphasizes the importance of embracing our current reality, letting go of societal pressures, and continuing to grow toward a more mature faith throughout life's seasons.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 18min
Spiritual Cartography – Part 01
The hosts delve into the importance of mapping one's spiritual journey. John Mark discusses navigating layers of sin, from gross and conscious sins to deeper unconscious attachments. He emphasizes how these layers require surrender, comparing purification to refining metal. Suffering is framed as a necessary crucible for liberation, yielding peace and deeper trust in God. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their spiritual pilgrimage with patience and abandon to experience profound transformation.
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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 18min
Luminary Interview: Andy Crouch
In this podcast, Andy Crouch and John Mark discuss building a communal Rule of Life, the myth of 'accidental saints', and the challenges of following Jesus in a world of liquidity, algorithms, and media. They emphasize the importance of community practices, intentional discipleship, and embracing uniqueness in devotion to the way of Jesus.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 33min
Episode 05: How? A Rule of Life
Exploring the significance of a rule of life for spiritual formation, balancing planning for growth and surrendering to God. Analogizing a rule of life as a trellis supporting spiritual growth, aligning actions with desires, and allowing God to prune for fruitfulness. Navigating the challenges of aligning behaviors with ideals, emphasizing trust and transformation through spiritual disciplines like Sabbath and giving. Supporting spiritual formation and discipleship through free resources and crowdfunding campaigns.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 34min
Episode 04: Do as Jesus Did
Exploring how to approach everyday moments like Jesus, emphasizing spiritual formation and emulating His actions. Discussing the Fruit and Gifts of the Spirit, contrasting Enlightenment paradigm with Jesus' worldview, and the journey of spiritual growth through apprenticeship. Embracing community as a key in reflecting God's heart collectively.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 32min
Episode 03: Become Like Jesus
Explore the concept of spiritual formation in Episode 03 as John Mark Comer and Tyler Staton discuss the importance of presenting ourselves to God for transformation. They delve into the contrast between the broad and narrow roads of life, focusing on becoming a person of love in Christ through intentional transformation and following a narrow path to spiritual formation.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 41min
Episode 02: Be with Jesus
Exploring the importance of establishing a communion with Jesus, following Jesus in the present day and the power of habits, along with the practice of contemplative prayer and the struggle with stillness and the power of gratitude.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 39min
Episode 01: Apprentice to Jesus
Explore the concept of being an apprentice of Jesus as opposed to a Christian, challenge the culture of individualism, and delve into the paradox of wanting more of God but never being fully satisfied. Discover the importance of imitating Jesus, finding fulfillment through love and relationships, and learn about Practicing the Way, a crowdfunded nonprofit providing resources for spiritual formation.
