Countercultural Living: Embracing Ancient Paths in a Modern World with John Mark Comer

What does it truly mean to practice our faith? Beyond just showing up to church, are we embracing the lifestyle Jesus modeled? In our busy and materialistic world, the ancient ways of Jesus can seem impractical or even radical. However, committing to these countercultural habits allows God to transform our hearts and empower us to live out our calling.

In this episode of The His and Her Money Show, we are joined by John Mark Comer, pastor and bestselling author of Practicing the Way, to explore the obstacles and solutions to authentically following Jesus day to day.

John Mark shares his personal journey with spiritual formation and offers practical guidance through his "Rule of Life" framework. By setting goals to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, we can reconnect to a vibrant faith. Comer explains how disciplines of solitude, community, simplicity, and Sabbath create space for God to change us from the inside out.

Tune in to learn the differences between being a disciple and just a Christian, why Jesus' teachings seem upside-down in our culture, how our habits and relationships profoundly shape us, the power of believing new stories, and more. Discover timeless wisdom for practicing the presence of Jesus and living out your purpose.

What You Will Learn:

• The difference between being a disciple of Jesus versus just a Christian
• Why Jesus' teachings on money and possessions sound crazy to our culture
• How to create space to hear God's voice through silence, solitude, and deep relationships
• Why we must adopt countercultural habits, community, and stories to follow Jesus
• A practical "Rule of Life" for apprenticing under Jesus
• John Mark's personal transformation through practicing spiritual disciplines

Resources Mentioned:

• The book: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer

Connect with John Mark Comer:

• Website: johnmarkcomer.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/johnmarkcomer