Best selling author, teacher and Pastor, John Mark Comer, is here 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, leads 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!
Find show notes and links at:
www.monicaswanson.com/john-mark-comer
General podcast page: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
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Ep. 184: Holidays with Boys, and More - with Ruth Chou Simons
Ep. 183: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes with Lysa Terkeurst
Ep. 182: Preparing for a Grace-Filled Holiday Season, with Lana Stenner
Ep. 181: Give Your Son an Emotionally Healthy Foundation
Ep. 180 Live Your Truth and Other Lies we Need to Prepare our Kids for, with Alisa Childers
Ep. 179 Big announcements + Parenting Q & A!
Ep. 178: Take Back Your Joy, with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
Ep. 177: Raising (Physically) Healthy Boys, with Monica
Ep. 176. Navigating Video Games with Your Kids
Ep. 175: Growing up to Love God and His Word, with Josiah Swanson
Ep. 174: Raising Kids without the (Emotional) Baggage
Ep. 173: Inspiring Kids to Learn and Discover their Passions
Ep. 172: 4 Social Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach. With David Thomas
Ep. 171: 4 Emotional Milestones Your Son Needs to Reach. With David Thomas
Ep. 170: College Readiness, for Moms and Sons. With Jonah Swanson
Ep. 169: Raising Young Creators, with Jordan Raynor
Ep. 168: Wisdom for Raising Boys in a Screen-Saturated World
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