PCOM Podcast

Fiction, nonfiction, a children’s Bible, and a compelling young adult novel in verse.

Jeff reads the first draft of a new hymn.

Pastor Courtney explores friendship in the Bible and talks about why it’s hard to make friends today and how church might help.

Dan talks about personal Bible reading and the upcoming Roots to Fruits class

Spring migration, new bird books, and why looking up can be good for the soul

Jeff shares a brief encouragement of resurrection hope. 

Reflections from someone who just works one hour a week. (Right?)

Dan answers a question from the church about faith and why he is a Christian

Pastor Courtney gets some vitriol online.

Jeff talks cars (though he knows very little about them) and explores the "sensory backdrop" that they can provide. Also, what kind of car do you think Nicodemus would have driven, under the cover of night?

God’s grace to us amid storms of our own making.

Dan digs into what a "Presbyterian" is, and who we are at PCOM.

What’s Big Wednesday? We are so glad you asked! Pastor Courtney unpacks this fabulous six-week series for everyone and its food, fellowship, fun, and learning.Big Wednesdays begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18 and will meet each week from 6-8pm. Free dinner included!

Dr. Dean Given has spent his career as a behavior health psychologist and as a faithful participant and volunteer leader in the church. He graciously agreed to sit down with his son to discuss the Sea of Galilee, Bob Newhart, and a whole host of other things, including an encouragement to you, PCOM, for the ways you've been making the hope of Jesus present through friendship, beauty, and emotional wholeness.

Books to get you going, if you’re interested in practical theology, following Jesus, and loving your neighbors through friendship, beauty, and emotional wholeness.

Dan talks about Ride and our identity in Christ

How micro-changes can be better for our souls than big, impossible goals. Plus: what’s the first bird you encountered this year?

Elton climbs a tree, Easten whistles in the talent show, Steph and Jeff look on with gratitude as the students and leaders minister to their children.

How God meets us in the twelve days of Christmas.

Should we save Christmas music for after Advent? Pastor Courtney weighs in on Christmas hymns, Advent carols, and agreeing to disagree.

Dan talks about a recent white elphant gift exchange and the nature of gifts and the Christmas story

Pastor Courtney’s opinion on the greatest of the greats.

Zechariah and Mary practice silent observance of an incredible gift. Jeff practices wildly sharing too quickly about new kitchen techniques!

Plus: are we really supposed to have an attitude of gratitude?

Dan talks about the history of the Bible and offers ways to dig into the Scriptures at PCOM

Pastor Courtney recaps her Spiritual Renewal Saturday seminars, centered on Paul’s instruction from 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to pray continually.

Jeff puts into PRACTICE some of our exercises from Jackson, Courtney, Daryl and Dan at Spiritual Renewal Saturday."Grace for me, grace for everything."

Matthew 6:26 and why we could all use a little more time looking at the birds.

Dan talks about what he learned leading tours in Europe and previews the big ideas for this weekend's SRS and the "spiritual practices that changed the world"

A peek behind Pastor Courtney’s seminar for the day on everyday prayer. Plus: how to register, WHY you should register, and more details about this fantastic event.

Jeff shares about interior work, exterior work, and embarrassing treadmill mishaps.

Being lost. Being found. Luke 15:1-10 and a little prodigal son talk, too.

Keeping technology in its proper place for adults and kids. Plus: what the Ellis family is doing when it comes to kids and phones.

Dan talks about the curious word "worship" in the Bible and the call to New Testament believers

Psalms, birds, and Edwin Friedman.

Jeff poses the question “What are we focusing on?” 

Final acts, ending well, eternal love, and remembering the poet Jane Greer.

Dan talks about opportunities this Fall at PCOM and tells one of his favorite Bible stories

What makes a good ending? The PCOM Podcast has been on the air for over five years, and today Pastor Courtney is ready for a new tag line. Together we muse about how to land the plane, her biggest Achilles' heel when it comes to sermons, and why ending well matters so much.Plus: she solicits YOUR feedback. What do you think would be the best sign off for her episodes of the show?

Jeff takes us back in time, five years ago to be exact, to discover what new things an old story might have for us.

Finding community, building community, and being community.

Creative ways to love, serve, and build community.

Dan talks that one clause in the Lord's Prayer and asks a question about Social Media

Pastor Courtney describes some of the joys and difficulties of reading the Psalms.

VBS week is a wrap! Jeff shares some gratitude for our staff and volunteers who made it all possible. 

Pastor Courtney’s typical and surprising spiritual practices - and an invitation into Galatians and Jeremiah.

Dan talks about diversity and unity in the church

What’s coming up this summer? Join Pastor Courtney for an overview of what’s in store at PCOM.

Jeff reflects on Jesus’ final words to his mother and the beloved disciple; perhaps His words to the church and the whole of creation.

Books that have moved her, and a request to share your own!