The Contemplative Pastor
Practicing the Way
For the pastor who longs to embody a less hurried, less overwhelmed, less CEO-like form of leadership, and to recover the ancient path of pastoring in the way of Jesus.The Contemplative Pastor features insightful teachings from guides and sages on key topics within spiritual formation, along with practical conversations on those teachings between Bryan Rouanzoin and Bethany Allen, pastors from Canopy Church and Bridgetown Church, followed by guided prayers and reflections to help you sit with the rich wisdom of each episode. Our aim? To shape a new, yet ancient, kind of pastor—more unhurried, more prayerful, more peaceful—and to see the formational role of the local church flourish once again.Welcome to The Contemplative Pastor.---To find more resources and experiences tailored just for you—the pastor—visit practicingtheway.org/pastor.This podcast and its episodes are free, thanks to the generosity of The Circle and other givers. You can learn more about The Circle or contribute toward future resources like this podcast at practicingtheway.org/give.
Episodes
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 9min
Spiritual Formation in the Future of the Church (Featuring John Mark Comer)
John Mark Comer, pastor and author known for spiritual formation work, delivers a major teaching about renewing discipleship in local churches. He traces formation’s history, argues for moving from information to embodied practices, and outlines five pastoral shifts to prioritize long-term Christlikeness. He invites practical experiments, a modern rule of life, and communal apprenticeship as the path forward.
Jan 23, 2026 • 2min
Welcome to The Contemplative Pastor
The Contemplative Pastor is a podcast for the pastor who longs to embody a less hurried, less overwhelmed, less CEO-like form of leadership, and to recover the ancient path of pastoring in the way of Jesus.Each episode features insightful teachings from guides and sages on key topics within spiritual formation, along with practical conversations on those teachings between Bryan Rouanzoin and Bethany Allen, pastors from Canopy Church and Bridgetown Church, followed by guided prayers and reflections to help you sit with the rich wisdom of each episode. Our aim? To shape a new, yet ancient, kind of pastor—more unhurried, more prayerful, more peaceful—and to see the formational role of the local church flourish once again.To find more resources and experiences tailored just for you—the pastor—visit practicingtheway.org/pastor.This podcast and its episodes are free thanks to the generosity of The Circle and other givers. You can learn more about The Circle, or contribute toward future resources like this podcast at practicingtheway.org/give.
