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John Mark Comer Teachings

John Mark Comer Teachings

By: Practicing the Way
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The teachings of Jesus lead us to a better, fuller life. This was true in the ancient world where Jesus first 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 by Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer responds to that important question through his teachings at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Join us as John Mark provides practical insight on how you can be with Jesus, become like Him and do what He did wherever you are today.

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  • Unanswered Prayer | Prayer E4 (From the Archive)

    Unanswered Prayer | Prayer E4 (From the Archive)
    Feb 16 2026

    Why do so many of our prayers seem to go unanswered? John Mark tackles one of the most difficult tensions in the Christian life: how to square Jesus's bold promise of "ask anything in my name and I will do it" with the reality of unanswered prayer. He explores fifteen reasons our prayers might not be answered the way we expect and closes by introducing the ancient practice of lament as a way to meet God honestly in our pain.


    Key Scripture Passages: John 14v12-14; John 15v7, 16; John 16v23-24; Psalm 13; Psalm 66v18; Isaiah 58


    This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Matthew from Fullerton, California; Kree from Bismarck, North Dakota; Lee from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire; Benjamin from Conroe, Texas; and Amy from Wilton, New York. Thank you all so much!


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    51 mins
  • Intercessory Prayer | Prayer E3 (From the Archive)

    Intercessory Prayer | Prayer E3 (From the Archive)
    Feb 9 2026

    Why should we pray? John Mark covers Jesus' teaching and parable on prayer in Luke 11 to show us that prayer is a way to collaborate with God to create good in the world, challenging us to believe Jesus and continually petition our Father with shameless audacity.


    Key Scripture Passages: Luke 11v1-13; Genesis 1v26-28; Genesis 2v15-17; Genesis 3v6-7; Exodus 32v1-10


    This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Drew from Georgetown, Texas; Tasha from New York, New York; Anthony from Benson, North Carolina; Nancy from LakeBarrington, Illinois; and Ginger from Dallas, Texas. Thank you all so much!

    

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    49 mins
  • Contemplative Prayer (ft. Father Rick Ganz) | Prayer E2

    Contemplative Prayer (ft. Father Rick Ganz) | Prayer E2
    Feb 2 2026

    What does it mean to pray without ceasing? Father Rick Ganz explores contemplative prayer drawing from John 15 and the image of the vine and branches. He introduces the ancient Jesuit practice of the Examen and offers a beautiful vision of prayer as enjoying God's presence in all of the moments of our lives.


    Key Scripture Passages: Luke 18v40-43; John 15v1-9


    This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Sid from Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Josh from Oxford, Oxfordshire; Margaret from Woodland Hills, California; Ashley from Dallas, Texas; and Erin from Centralia, Washington. Thank you all so much!


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    40 mins
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