Welcome to our 'Current Season At PV' page! Here, you'll find a curated selection of worship music, podcasts, apps, books, blogs and the like that have been personally recommended by our staff members. We believe that these resources have the power to uplift and encourage, and we hope that you'll find something here that speaks to you. Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or just a little bit of hope, we hope that these resources will be a source of encouragement for you.
The Burden Is Light: Liberating Your Life from the Tyranny of Performance and Success Jon Tyson's exploration of the reverse economy of the kingdom frees his readers from not only having to earn their salvation but also earn their sense of worth. Life is not meant to be a series of competitions or survival of the fittest, yet the dominant voices in our culture scream that we are only as valuable as our popularity, success, status or social recognition. This book offers another way forward. It shows readers the freedom of Jesus light and easy yoke as opposed to the tyrannical yoke of cultural approval or applause. This is a must-read for those exhausted from having to invent or perform their identity or conjure up a sense of destiny.
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Through my ongoing relationship with Life Model Works and ThriveToday, I'm learning how to be more present with joy and peace. Learning how to stay relational in the midst of the trouble in this world and even have a pathway back to joy. I'm becoming a better version of myself with more maturity and less fear. I'm learning how to be a gentle protector! I love this podcast because the episodes are short and great reminders of the things I'm learning and spreading to others.
I was encouraged to press into my relationship with Jesus to become more resilient when life's troubles come my way, whether those troubles are big or small. I loved how practical the book was, and how you could tell John Eldredge has a deep and sweet relationship with Jesus that he wants the reader to experience as well. I just finished this book!
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In a new season of motherhood, I find myself more aware of my weaknesses than ever before. I'm constantly in need of reminders that in my weakness, the Lord is strong. This devotional provides me with quick encouragement and scripture for the hard everyday moments.
I've recently started using the Bible Projects App and have been loving it. It has access to biblical classes, all their videos, deeper biblical studies, and more all in one place.
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Tyler Staton addresses common prayer roadblocks and provides tools to transform your prayer life through biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and insights on historic Christian practices
I just love this song. It is such a good reminder of our need for Jesus. The Prodigal Song - Cory Asbury
This book was such an encouragement to me. It is easy to feel lonely, even when you are around a lot of people. This book helps you think through how to make deep connections with others and grow a community around you.
Even though this podcast is made for dads, I have found this to be my very favorite parenting podcast. If you are looking for a way to grow spiritually as a parent, I would highly recommend this podcast. There is also a Dad Tired book and have heard good things from my husband, however, I have not read it yet.
The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus. The Chosen allows us to see Him through the eyes of those who knew Him.
"Within the pages of this book, you’ll find a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world."
"Start every day with The Daily Liturgy podcast: a curated set of Scripture readings and prayers for each day."
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"Inspired by Lectio Divina, a way of meditating on the Bible that’s been used by Christians for centuries: follow daily Bible readings, thoughts and prayers that follow a simple P.R.A.Y rhythm"
"Turn your phone into an Inner Room. Learn to pray by praying"
"I've enjoyed reading this book as it is full of stories of how the author, Jill Weber, explores various forms of prayer and shares her personal journey of saying "yes" to God's call, even when it is not straightforward, to now helping lead the 24-7 International Prayer movement."
"It’s my current heart cry, spiritual growth theme song. If you still have breath in your lungs, you’re not done!"