It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We welcome OUR VERY FIRST GUEST on the show, author of this year’s Advent Guide, Courtney Gibson. In this episode, she shares how we might use this season of Advent and the pandemic to help us be more like Jesus. Plus, we put Courtney in the hot seat for our first-ever lightning round. We love hearing from …

In this standalone episode, we discuss how spiritual practices provide an anchor point to speak into the current injustices of our day. We love hearing from you too. Email us your questions and feedback at podcast@midtowncolumbia.com Recommended Resources: Precious in His Sight: Race, the Story of God, and the Story of America by Midtown Fellowship…

In our season finale we discuss the discipline of simplicity, where we prioritize what matters most in our lives as we let go of everything else. “The more you have, the more you are occupied, the less you give. But the less you have the more free you are.” -Mother Theresa Questions or stories? Email us at podcast@midtowncolumbia.com Resources: Spi…

In this episode, we discuss slowing - where we take the principles learned from sabbathing and work it into the rest of the week. Questions? Email us at podcast@midtowncolumbia.com “Slowing is one way to overcome inner hurriedness and addiction to busyness. Through slowing, the sacrament of the present moment is tasted to the full.” Adele Calhoun "…

In this episode we discuss the practice of sabbath - where we stop from our work to rest for a full 24-hour period. Where we tend to view rest as something to earn, the biblical narrative reminds us that rest is a free gift we receive from God to enjoy Him and enjoy one another. Questions? Email us at podcast@midtowncolumbia.com Resources: Sabbath …

In our third episode of this season, we discuss the practice of solitude. Unlike isolation, solitude seeks to intentionally remove yourself from noise and distraction to place yourself in the presence of Jesus. "In a noise-polluted world, it is even difficult to hear ourselves think, let alone try to be still and know God. Yet it seems essential fo…

In our second episode of this season, we talk about creating a “rule of life” while under quarantine. Just like a trellis creates a structure for growth, so a rule of life is a built-in structure for followers of Jesus to be with Him and become more like Him. Resources Developing a Daily Rule of Life Under Lockdown at FollowingJesusTogether.com Dev…

In our first episode, we talk about the importance of spiritual disciplines in light of COVID-19. For the rest of this season, we’ll emphasize specific practices we can lean into while under quarantine. Highlights: [3:00] “Go sit in your cell and your cell will teach you everything” --Ronald Rolheiser [5:10] What if (this quarantine) became a mini-…

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