
The way of Jesus leads us to a deeper, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first lived and taught, and it’s still true today. But what does it mean to actually practice the way of Jesus in today’s complex, secular world? In this podcast, join John Mark Comer and other guides as they explore this important question through practical teachings and conversations. At Practicing... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 246 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

When was the last time you made a risk for God? In this conversation, John Mark and Dr. Sittser explore the courageous, risk-taking faith of pioneer missionaries, and how our own spirituality can be deeply formed over time by small acts of faith.
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What value lies beyond the church tradition you know best? In this conversation, John Mark and Dr. Sittser arrive at the spirituality many of us are most familiar with today: evangelicalism, and discuss how it came to be and how it can be harmonized ... more
When did you first get your hands on a Bible? In this conversation, John Mark and Dr. Sittser move into the Protestant Reformation to discuss how it profoundly shifted the role of the Bible, and how that connects to our experience in the life of the ... more
Could your normal, everyday life be holy ground? In this conversation, John Mark and Dr. Sittser discuss how it came to be believed that even the most ordinary of people like you and me — not just saints, mystics or monastics — could create a deeply ... more
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I enjoy John Mark’s books and teaching. I enjoy his style.
However, Mystics E07 is a good example of a format that is not always working. It’s a kind of interview with Dr Sittser, but the dynamic is jarring. Instead of letting Dr Sittser speak, John Mark is continually interrupting him, apparently in an attempt to clarify, expound, agree, one up, or comment on whatever Sittser is saying. The behavior sounds agitated, comes off as competitive, and is a drag on the primary presenter. Toward the e... more
I find this content to be informative and edifying. I love and appreciate JMC; I’d just ask him to hold back on talking over Dr. Sittser in these interview episodes. I really want to hear what Dr. Sittser has to say and I feel like JMC jumps in a lot to make his own points when Sittser is mid-sentence.
I’m so enjoying the series Water From A Deep Well! So so good. I can’t wait for the next episodes to drop!
I LOVE John mark comer- he’s shared so much wisdom with me over the years. I truly do appreciate this podcast, I just wish he would let his guests finish a thought before interjecting. I’ve listened to a handful of the “water from a deep well” series and it’s throughout each episode where he consistently cuts off the guest making it more difficult to pay attention.
This podcast is great, but Jerry Sittser continually talks over John and it’s hard to listen to on audio! I’m sure his book is great but audio isn’t great. 😬
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The episodes center on practical Christian spiritual formation, weaving historic Christian practice with contemporary life. Conversations often explore mysticism, sacraments, contemplative rhythms, and reconciliation through forgiveness, drawing from historical figures and early Christian communities to guide modern discipleship. A distinctive trait is the blend of scholarly context with accessible teaching, anchored by a steady host and a frequent expert guest whose work centers on Jesus-centered formation and communal life. Listeners can expect thoughtful deep-dives into time-honored practices (solitude, liturgy, desert wisdom) paired with concrete applications for families, churches, and everyday leadership, plus a recurring emphasis on ... more
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