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Nov 2023
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Church is Formation

Practicing the Way
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Two Halves of Life | Spiritual Cartography E2
What does it look like to stay faithful to Jesus through every season of life? John Mark unpacks the concept of the "first and second halves of life"—a simple but profound framework for understanding the different stages of spiritual maturity. He explores the unique temptations a ... Show More
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Jan 5
Four Layers of Sin | Spiritual Cartography E1
This is an episode from the Practicing the Way podcast. To dig deeper into the ideas from today's teaching, you can find more by searching for "Practicing the Way" wherever you get your podcasts. --How do we change our deepest sin patterns? John Mark explores the four layers of s ... Show More
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Dec 29
Gentle and Humble
What is God like? John Mark dives into Matthew 11v25-30, exploring what it means that Jesus is "gentle and humble of heart" and showing why grasping this truth is essential for finding true rest for our souls in a culture of burnout and exhaustion.Key Scripture Passages: Matthew ... Show More
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