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Solitude and Community (Remastered)

June 5, 2026 · 51 min

Show notes

Practicing Faith E1 — In the Gospels, we find moments when Jesus steps away from the crowds for times of solitude to reflect and pray. What value did Jesus find in this practice of solitude, and how has it served his followers over the centuries and across the globe? In this first of three teachings on Christian practices, Tim explores the practice of silence and solitude, considering how to balance it with the equally important practice of community. Tim gave this message at Door of Hope Church in Portland, Ore., on July 20, 2014.

OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT

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REFERENCED RESOURCES

  • The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
  • Check out Tim’s extensive collection of recommended books here.

SHOW MUSIC

  • “Nob Hill Instrumental” by Drexler

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Aaron Olsen edited and remastered today's episode. JB Witty does our show notes.


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