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How far will we go to discover God more deeply? In this conversation, John Mark and Dr. Gerald Sittser take us into the desert movement of church history and explore how the desert fathers and mothers embraced hardship in pursuit of a deeper life with God. This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Lori from Cleves, Ohio; Karen from Tulare, California; Thomas from Bow, New Hampshire; Lillian from Sussex, Wisconsin; and Caitlin from Wake Forest, North Carolina. Thank you all so much! If you’d like to pay…
Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer
by Practicing the Way · English · Devotional & Spiritual
*The way of Jesus leads us to a deeper, fuller life.* This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first lived and taught, and it’s still true today. But what does it mean to actually practice the way of Jesus in today’s complex, secular world? In this podcast, join John Mark Comer and other guide
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