John Mark Comer is the founding pastor of Bridgetown Church, right in the center of the city (by Powell's Books if you've ever been to Portland) and is the author of six books: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, God has a Name, Garden City, Loveology, My Name is Hope, and the recently released Live No Lies, which is the topic of our conversation. He’s also c ... Show More
Feb 2022
949 - The Gospel, New Creation, Re-reading Paul, Heaven, and American Christianity: Dr. N.T. Wright
In the episode, we talk about many things related to New Testament theology
including the meaning of the term “gospel,” understanding Paul’s letters in
their historical and biblical context, the importance of resurrection (over
the significance of “going to heaven when you die ... Show More
Feb 2020
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: John Mark Comer and Rachel Homes
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Portland pastor John Mark Comer joins Justin to talk about slowing down our lives in our high-tech, anxiety-prone world. </p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">He’s joined by Rachel Holmes, a secular Buddhist and ex-Christian, as they talk about John Mark’s book ‘The ... Show More
1h 26m
Mar 2024
Teaching | There Are No Accidental Saints | Austin Book Tour Teaching and Q+R
"Godliness is possible, but it is not natural."John Mark discusses some of the foundational ideas from his new book: Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Jesus, Do as He Did. John Mark challenges us to resist the distractions that tempt us to waste our lives, and instea ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2025
Conversation | Ronald Rolheiser on Giving Your Life Away
What does it look like to follow Jesus for your whole life? John Mark sits down with Father Ronald Rolheiser—author, priest, and spiritual writer—to talk about the stages of the spiritual journey. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership, personal suffering, and theological st ... Show More
1h 15m