How do we keep from becoming &#34;pharisees&#34;? In a time when deconstruction is the cultural tide we swim in and disillusionment with pastors is widespread and well-earned, how do we model the way of Jesus? John Mark looks at Jesus&#39;s critique of the pharisees in Matthew 23, and explores what it means for us: how we live our lives and relate to our leaders in the church. Key Scripture Passage: Matthew 23 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jess from Cape Town, South Africa; Tim from Singapore, Singapore; Tyler from Windsor, Ontario; Jessica from St Augustine, Florida; and Deidre from Portland, Oregon. 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>.

Gethsemane Prayer | 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