Archive - A Pocket-Sized Desert with Jamie Phear

Should I stay or should I go?

Discernment is key for decision making, but we can never be 100% certain we're making the right call. At some point, we just have to make the decision…

Jul 1 •

May 2025

In Good Company

We are called to build community - imperfect, messy, joyful, real community. We are called to be people of love.

May 28 •

Reading Scripture

With over 5 billion copies sold, the Bible is consistently the best selling book of all time. What's so special about this ancient text? How can it…

May 1 •

March 2025

Humble Service in a Status-Driven World

In a culture that sees power and status as the highest goal, what would it look like to see greatness through the eyes of Jesus? Jesus teaches us that…

Mar 29 •

January 2025

Being a Witness to a World Seeking Truth

What does it mean to be a witness to the transformative power of Jesus? It's quite simple really, let your life speak.

Jan 29 •

November 2024

Revisiting the Sacred Practice of Fasting

The ancient practice of fasting as a spiritual discipline has deep roots in Christianity, stretching back thousands of years. How can revisiting this…

Nov 27, 2024 •

Exploring the spiritual practices of solitude and silence in a noisy world.

Nov 7, 2024 •

October 2024

Living Generously

Generosity is not just a nice idea, it is a practice of Jesus and a way of living which can completely transform us. How can we live generously in…

Oct 18, 2024 •

September 2024

Recovering the Ancient Practice of Sabbath in a Busy World

What is Sabbath and why does it matter? I've had my own battle with this spiritual discipline but the more I study Sabbath, the more I'm convinced it is…

Sep 27, 2024 •

Building a Rhythm of Prayer

Prayer is the most natural thing we can do as human beings because it is in our very design to communicate with the one who created us. Can a rhythm of…

Sep 13, 2024 •

August 2024

Navigating Political Conversations with Grace

There isn't anything quite more divisive these days than politics. So, what does it look like to engage in political conversations with grace?

Aug 15, 2024 •

July 2024

An Exploration of Time

We have this one precious life, so how do we live it well? How does God invite us to look at time?

Jul 26, 2024 •

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