

The Practice Podcast
The Practice Church
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.
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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Nov 8, 2021 • 10min
Practice: Life in Community
This guided practice was a part of our gathering in which we examined life in community. This practice is directed toward The Practice Church community, but you can easily substitute your local church community in its place. Find more info on our website. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/

Nov 8, 2021 • 40min
Hesed in Community: Life in Community
This week, we continued our series, Hesed in Community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. Father Michael Sparough guided us this week as we explored life in community. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church here. If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Plant Team? Nominations for our next council are open until November 21. Join the Practice mailing list here.

Oct 25, 2021 • 46min
Hesed in Community: Soul Nourishing Friendships
This week, we continued our series, Hesed in Community. Hesed is the Hebrew word which can be translated as the tangible intersection of love, commitment, and generosity. This week, Susan Shadid guided us in an exploration of the practice of spiritual Friendships. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church here. If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Plant Team? Join the Practice mailing list here.

Oct 19, 2021 • 31min
Hesed in Community: Holy Ground Moments
This week, we continued our 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, Sharon Swing invited us to consider how God is inviting us to create space for our souls to show themselves to one another in community. These, Sharon said, are "holy ground moments." A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church here. If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Plant Team? Join the Practice mailing list here.

Oct 11, 2021 • 59min
Hesed in Community: An Alternative Society
This 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 committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Plant Team? Join the Practice mailing list here.

Oct 5, 2021 • 41min
Hesed in Community
This 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 Bill Donahue guides us as we explore the Biblical basis for hesed in community. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church here. If you are committed to being a part of the local community that is The Practice Church, would you take a moment to join the Plant Team? Join the Practice mailing list here.

Sep 20, 2021 • 11min
Practice: A Hesed-Shaped Community
This guided practice was a part of our gathering in which we examined God's hesed. Find more info on our website. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/

Sep 20, 2021 • 43min
A Hesed-Shaped Community
We continue our vision series looking at God's invitation for The Practice Church to be a heed-shaped community. Find more info on our website. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/

Sep 14, 2021 • 12min
Practice: Resting in God's Loyal Love
This guided practice was a part of our gathering in which we examined God's hesed. Find more info on our website. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/

Sep 14, 2021 • 47min
Hesed: God's Loyal Love
We begin a new series focused on God's invitation to The Practice Church in this season. Find more info on our website. A tax-deductible gift can be given to The Practice Church at https://www.practicetribe.com/give/