Practicing the Way Podcast Episode 02: Be with Jesus 

This man just nonchalantly said “I think people are trying to outsource the curation of their consciousness…” That one FLOORED me! These talks are such a blessing!

Here I am watching this on my phone in bed ..... I need to put the phone in the other room. Rationalizing that I am watching something good still results in too little sleep and time away from Jesus in the quiet. Thank you John Mark!!

I volunteered with a youth group who go to children's hospitals with their guitars and singers front the church band... sing kids favourite songs and hand out donated toys Gotta say after just 3 visits I grew more as a person and a christian than a year of sundays and bible studies ..I got a birthday card from a 11 year old dying of cancer you know that's where jesus really lives once that happens to you ..I think we can lose our way with so much availably in church and utube videos we can forget what is is we are called to to do.

As a former evangelical, this conversation is very encouraging to hear. Nice to see the teachings and thinkings of Jesus interpreted outside of the stranglehold of western (especially reformed) theology. This resonates as good and true to me.

Steffany Gretzinger always says "whatever holds your gaze will hold your heart." Look at Jesus

Habits build one on top of another. Small changes will result in large results over time. Honor God's greatness with your best.

Thomas Keating has HOURS of teaching on contemplative (centering) prayer here on RU-vid. Excellent stuff!

I use A.C.T.S. prayer - adoration (abc's of who God is), confession (release what's blocking me), thanksgiving, and the supplication. It always feels good focusing and opening to God first. I don't always get to the S though which is typically not why I'm doing the prayer.

It's great to see Dallas Willard's themes picked up and carried on, and put in such practical terms. Willard's books were often a bit dense and academic, but his recorded lectures frequently revealed the pastoral nature of his intentions. The same here: the intent here is not to grow a church, or sell books, or start a 'movement,' but rather to help people to see how to be with God, and to help them enter that life, and, as Willard said, "become the kind of person who naturally and easily follow the commandments of Jesus." The world yearns for such people.

I wish blessings on everyone watching this and pray that we all share this. This is so desperately needed in our world today ❤

I chuckled reading your comment. I've been an apprentice 50 years.Jesus is life.

40 years of apprenticeship here. Thank you for naming so many of my experiences!

Gratitude is a great starting place ❤

Thank you so much for this conversation. Hearing that out of 30 minutes of contemplative prayer there may only be 30 seconds of connection because of our minds darting... this is so encouraging, because you've been practicing this longer than I have. Now I understand my experience is normal and I'm encouraged to persevere. Thanks for the examples of what works in your lives, for us to try.

Love you guys. Thanks for being so real. 🎉❤

Sooooooo good! So very very very very good. 🙏🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you.

Thank you for this wonderful podcast!

Such a wonderful and helpful conversation and exactly what I needed to hear! Thank you!! ❤❤❤

Love listening to these podcasts. I have been on this journey to abide in Jesus for 30 years, My husband and I are looking for like-minded people in the Seattle area to fellowship with - any leads would be appreciated!

These videos are so helpful. Thankyou 🙏❤

Great video and explanation....I also love that cool guy outfits are just modern day pirate costumes.

Blessings and greetings from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! Thanks for sharing this episode!

Thank you

I really want to get the book but will the podcasts sum that up?

Are you leaving out the Holy Spirit? All is easy with THE OIL!

Rosary 🙆‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤦‍♂️

consciousnesses?

What would Jesus do? definitely tattoos

Thank you