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February Reading Challenge Schedule

This year during “I Love to Read Month,” we will be working through John Stott’s Why I Am a Christian. Here’s a schedule if you want to pace yourself and be in sync with themes covered in the weekly episodes.

Week	Dates	Section to Read*
1	Jan 28 – Feb 3	Ch 1-2, The Hound of Heaven an The Claims of Jesus
2	Feb 4 – 10	Ch 3, The Cross of Christ
3	Feb 11 – 17	Ch 4-5, The Paradox of Our Humanness and The Key to Freedom
4	Feb 18 – 24	Ch 6, The Fulfillment of Our Aspirations
5	Feb 25 – Mar 2	Ch 7, The Greatest of All Invitations

Reading Schedule for Why I Am a Christian

Remember there is a draw for at least 10 winners of Prints of Peace / Practicology sweatshirts. Let us know when you’ve read the book to be eligible for the draw (see the deadline below), and check out the Instagram reel for a preview of the sweatshirts!

CHALLENGE DEADLINE: Email us at info@practicologypodcast.com by midnight March 3, 2024, in order to qualify for the prize draw.

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Jan 26 2024

PP147 February ’24 John Stott Reading Challenge

Reading Challenge

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Attention: the 2024 Practicology Reading Challenge begins now! This February we are reading through John Stott’s brief but compelling case for the Christian faith, “Why I Am a Christian” – a short book of wisdom for believers, seekers, and skeptics. Tune in to hear more or less everything you need to know to join in. There will be a prize draw for those who finish the challenge, with AT LEAST 10 Prints of Peace sweatshirts to be given away. See the Practicology website for a reading schedule!

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Jan 21 2024

PP146 Words to Wake Up To

Christian Living

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Sometimes just getting out of bed in the morning can be a challenge, especially when our desire for God has gone as cold as winter. Perhaps it would help if we could wake up to the Lord Jesus calling us in the morning? Especially if his words revealed the wonderful truth, that even when our longing for him cools, his longings for us remain as strong and fervent as ever!

Scriptures Referenced: Song 2:8-14; Eph 5:22-33

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Jan 14 2024

PP145 Whom Should I Marry?

Christian Living, Marriage

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In his book on How to Read Proverbs, Tremper Longman III says that one of that book’s themes is Loving the Right Woman. He adds “Proverbs understands that a good wife [or husband!] is one of the most important things in life.” While acknowledging that marriage isn’t for everyone, Matthew & Mike discuss the goodness of marriage and some principles from Scripture for how to identify someone with whom we should be happy to pursue a relationship.

Scriptures Referenced:
Gen 24; Prov 12:4; Prov 18:22; Prov 31:10; Prov 31:30

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Jan 7 2024

PP144 Stay Motivated to Read the Bible This Year

Bible, Bible Study

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It’s common to start a new year brimming with motivation to read the Bible, only to have that motivation quickly evaporate as the stress and busyness of normal life return. In this episode, a very special guest (the apostle Peter!) joins Mike and Matthew to give us four motivations that will keep us paying careful attention to God’s Word all year. We need to see the Bible against (1) the darkness, (2) the dawn, (3) man-made myths, and against (4) the backdrop of personal encounter with God.

Scriptures Referenced: 2Pet 1:16-21; Psa 119:105; 1Cor 13:12; 2Cor 4:6

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Dec 17 2023

PP143 GNFY#5 A Saviour Was Born for You

Christmas, Good News For You

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A special Christmas GNFY episode, remembering the words of the angel to the shepherds on the first Christmas night. Stay tuned to the end for some info on some upcoming prize giveaways!

Scriptures Referenced: Luke 2:10-11

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Dec 10 2023

PP142 In the Shadow of God, Part 2

Art

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In part 2 with Vincent Kember, we continue our examination of the role of creative action in the life of all believers. The arts are revealed to be a powerful way to tell the world a different story. Not only can we appreciate the contributions of others, but in our own sphere, we can develop our God-given capabilities.

Scriptures Referenced: Job 38, Psa 8, Psa 139, Jer 18

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Dec 3 2023

PP141 In the Shadow of God, Part 1

Art

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Should Christians be concerned with art? In this episode, guest contributor Vincent Kember moves us towards a clearer understanding of the role of creativity and making as we work in the shadow of the Master Craftsman. We explore:
– Myths about the arts
– Scriptural clues pointing to the importance of creativity
– The power of art as embodied creatures
– A wider definition of “Christian art”

Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1; Exo 31

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Nov 26 2023

PP140 Permission to Fail

Failure, Testimony

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Sometimes it’s stories of failure that end up being the most inspiring. Failure is nothing less than an opportunity to learn something, an occasion to mature and grow. That’s certainly how God used a career failure in Peter Thiessen’s life, and God can use Peter’s story to instruct us. In this episode we learn how to find the kind of work we are suited for, how to value enjoyment of our work more than the amount of money or significance it gives us, and we are reminded how important it is to have a good friend. At the end, Peter shares the greatest of all the lessons he’s ever learned, and it’s not one you want to miss!

Scriptures Referenced: Rom 8:28

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Nov 19 2023

PP139 A Life Dream Shattered: A Personal Testimony

Goodness of God, Summer Challenge, Testimony

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It’s one thing to say that God is enough; it’s another thing to live it. This past summer we worked through Psalm 25 and its teaching about the will of God. Now it’s time to hear one believer’s personal story of questioning God’s will when his life plan fell apart. Peter Thiessen joins us not to teach, but to tell. To tell a story of God’s faithfulness in the midst of defeat. This is the kind of testimony we desperately need to hear today.

Scriptures Referenced: Joh 17

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