Teaching | Into the Quiet

About this episode

John Mark discusses the detrimental effects of modern noise on spiritual life and emphasizes the need for solitude and silence.

Is noise undermining our spiritual life? John Mark highlights how the increasing "noise" of modern life is detrimental to our souls, exploring the importance of quiet and solitude for our spiritual growth and maturity. He challenges us to fight for solitude, silence, and stillness amidst a world that's louder than ever. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 5v15-16; Luke 4v1; Mark 1v35; Mark 6v31; Philippians 2v12-13; Hebrews 13v21 This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Josh from Centennial, Colorado; Mark from Irmo, South Carolina; Kayla from Berrien Springs, Michigan; Jeremy from Greenwood, Indiana; and Wendi from Rome, Georgia. Thank you all so much! If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give .

People in this episode

Host: John Mark

Topics covered

• spiritual growth
• solitude
• silence
• stillness
• modern life
• noise
• Christianity

Keywords

• spiritual life
• quiet
• solitude
• silence
• stillness
• Christian teachings
• modern noise

Sponsors

The Circle

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Centennial, Colorado, Irmo, South Carolina, Berrien Springs, Michigan, Greenwood, Indiana, Rome, Georgia

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