PCOM Podcast - Presbyterian Church of the Master

Two Mallards

April 16, 2024 • Dan Van Voorhis

Dan talks about his class at PCOM and how to think through tricky situations

A Sneak Peek at Pastor Courtney's New Book

April 9, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

Get a taste of Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Plus, hear a bit about the long process between a book's beginnings and holding it in your hands.

Jeff Always Talks Trees but also Cars

April 2, 2024 • Jeff Given

When we learn to offer our past selves some kindness and grace, it might make it easier to offer others the same.

An Invitation to Holy Week

March 26, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

Pastor Courtney walks us through Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and joining Jesus in his suffering. Plus: an Easter invitation and what's coming up at PCOM in the days beyond.

Lighthouse or Electric Fence?

March 19, 2024 • Dan Van Voorhis

Dan talks about what we believe and his upcoming class on the Apostle's Creed

Helping Outsiders Become Insiders

March 12, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

How can we welcome newcomers as Jesus did? What are some practical tips for asking whether people are new or not? Why is it important to look for the outsiders in our midst? Join Pastor Courtney for a conversation about Christian hospitality.

Do You Want to be Healed?

March 5, 2024 • Jeff Given

Jeff talks acceptance and welcoming (not of feral monkeys, but of almost everything else). Jesus is always inviting us into peace, into presence, into accepting what is. There's healing there. Also, have you seen the show Bluey? It's not just for kids.

How Do I Hear From God? Pastor Courtney on discernment.

February 27, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

Is it possible to hear from God? If so, how? Pastor Courtney talks about discerning God's voice in our loud and busy world.

Fasting and Feasting in Lent

February 20, 2024 • Dan Van Voorhis

Dan digs into church history to explain why we do, or do not do, certain things during this season of Lent heading into Easter

S7E7: A Bird from the Lord with Pastor Courtney

February 13, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

An invitation to a simple, soulful Lenten practice. Plus: new study guides, Ash Wednesday, and an answer that goes beyond "fine."

Jeff and Steph Meet the Monkeys!

February 6, 2024 • Jeff Given

Easten Given joins the podcast to hear a bedtime story from his parents' adventurous journey to Krabi Thailand.

S7E5: Pastor Courtney's Invites

January 30, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

Three invitations for new (and ancient!) offerings at PCOM to bring a spring to your step and depth to your discipleship in the new year.

The gift of wonder with Pastor Courtney

January 23, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

Three stories of awe from Pastor Courtney, and an invitation to seek out wonder and beauty in 2024.

Emotional Wholeness and the Gospel

January 16, 2024 • Dan Van Voorhis

Dan talks about our church's mission and one of his favorite authors

What's new in spiritual formation at PCOM for 2024?

January 9, 2024 • Courtney Ellis

Pastor Courtney unpacks our spiritual formation plan for early 2024, from small groups to Roots to Fruits to study guides and sermon notes.