What is our purpose? John Mark opens a new series exploring the ideas related to work, rest, and our human condition. He challenges the sacred-secular divide and calls us to see all of life as spiritual, encouraging listeners to dream big about their God-given identity and calling.

Key Scripture Passages: Genesis 1v26-28; Genesis 2v8-15; Revelation 22v1-5

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What does it look like to follow Jesus for your whole life? John Mark sits down with Father Ronald Rolheiser—author, priest, and spiritual writer—to talk about the stages of the spiritual journey. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership, personal suffering, and theological study, Father Rolheiser reflects on how we struggle to get our lives together, give our lives away, and ultimately give our deaths away as a final act of love.

Key Scripture Passages: John 13–17; Matthew 5–7; Luke 12v16–21

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"If you want to experience the life of Jesus, you have to adopt the lifestyle of Jesus."

John Mark concludes the Vision series with a pastoral word on hurry, unpacking how hurry does violence to the soul, erodes our capacity for transformation, and why following Jesus requires us to slow down and adopt his lifestyle, not just his teachings.

Key Scripture Passages: Matthew 11v28–30; Luke 10v38–42

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