Practicing The Way, with John Mark Comer
How to become an apprentice of Jesus.
Best selling author, teacher and Pastor, John Mark Comer, is with us to talk about his newest book: “Practicing the Way”, which explores the concept of being an apprentice of Jesus. John Mark explains that to practice the way of Jesus, we must: “Be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did” (the subtitle to the book.💥)

In this conversation we talk about the difference between being merely a “Christian” (which can mean all kinds of things today!) and an apprentice. John Mark points out that we are all being “formed” – all the time — whether we know it or not — and the importance of being intentional about what forms us. We also talk about the “Rule of Life” – purposeful rhythms and disciplines, which he says, lead to the best kind of freedom.
We cover a lot in this conversation, and John Mark even shares some of the ways that the Comers are helping their 3 teenagers learn to slow down, lock up their devices (literally,) and practice a Sabbath rest. I think you’ll be (a little challenged perhaps, as well as- ) encouraged! Be sure to grab links to everything we talked about in links below!
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