What if control is actually an illusion? What if yielding is actually the path to freedom and joy? John Mark explores Jesus&#39; call to deny your self and take up your cross and follow Him. In a culture of hedonism, digital instant gratification, and postmodern propaganda, this call sounds bizarre. But in yielding control to God in trusting love, we enter the Kingdom. Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 16v21-27 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Thank you all so much!If you’d like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at <a href="https://practicingtheway.org/give" rel="nofollow">practicingtheway.org/give</a>.

On Listening | Gospel of Matthew

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.practicingtheway.org