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the | Practice Podcast is built on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He emphasises not just hearing His words, but practicing them. “…but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:19) “…But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand…” (Matt. 7:26-27) True discipleship isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about action. the | Practice Podcast helps you live out the way of Jesus, equipping you to put His teachings into daily practice.

  1. Jul 30

    022 | I'm Tired of Being Somebody I'm Not | Stuart Saved

    What if the person you're trying to escape... is yourself?For 32 years, Stuart turned to alcohol and drugs believing they could silence the pain. They couldn't.In this honest conversation, Stuart shares how childhood labels shaped his identity, why addiction was never the real problem, and how he finally discovered the freedom of becoming the person God created him to be.📱 If today's conversation resonated with you, download the FREE the | Practice app.Daily reflections, guided silence and practical discipleship to help you become the person God created you to be.Get your copy of Dave's debut book📖 Don't Just Believe. Become.What part of Stuart's story stayed with you the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.#ChristianPodcast #AddictionRecovery #Identity #Faith #Jesus #Recovery #Transformation #Hope

  2. Jul 24

    021 | Sometimes I Get Pissed Off With God | Dan Hadley on Addiction, Relapse & Grace

    "Sometimes I get really pissed off with God..."Those are the first words Dan Hadley speaks in this conversation.Dan is known for asking difficult questions on the PIK Podcast.In this episode, the questions are turned on him.We talk honestly about addiction, relapse, ego, recovery, faith, anger, purpose and why, despite everything, God never gave up on him.This isn't a polished conversation.It's raw.Sometimes funny.Sometimes uncomfortable.But if you've ever wrestled with addiction, questioned God, struggled to keep going, or wondered whether grace really is enough, this conversation is for you.In this episode:Why relapse starts long before someone uses.What addiction really feels like.Walking 400 miles before discovering a life-threatening blood clot.The moment Dan's son finished the walk for him.Why ego nearly destroyed everything.What it's like to be angry with God.Why God never gave up.00:00 Cold Open01:05 Meeting Dan Hadley08:30 "Sometimes I Get Pissed Off With God"13:15 The 400-Mile Walk That Saved His Life21:30 Why Relapse Starts Before You Use33:00 Going Public With AddictionIf this conversation helps you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs hope today.the | Practice+   / thepracticeplus  the | Practice App For exclusive episodes, daily discipleship reflections (Download for free and save to your phones home screen).https://app-djbb.glide.page #AddictionRecovery#ChristianPodcast#Faith#Recovery#MentalHealth

  3. Jul 9

    Ep. 20 I Baptised Him in Prison. This Is What Happened Next. | Malley’s Story

    I met Malley in prison. Years later, we sat down to tell his story.After suddenly losing his wife and becoming a single father to two young boys, grief and anger contributed to choices that eventually led Malley to prison.It was there that he made a commitment to follow Jesus — and I had the privilege of baptising him in front of other prisoners.Today, Malley is rebuilding his life, following Jesus and pursuing a vision to bring faith and fitness together.This is a conversation about grief, prison, fatherhood, redemption, second chances and discovering that your past does not have to define your future.Continue the conversation on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/thePracticeplus?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator📱 Download the free the | Practice app for daily discipleship devotionals, guided silence and practical resources to help you become more like Jesus: Download the free the | Practice apphttps://app-djbb.glide.pageIf Malley’s story encourages you, subscribe, leave a comment and share this conversation with someone who needs to hear it.#ChristianTestimony #RedemptionStory #ChristianPodcast

  4. Jul 2

    Ep 19 - Faith isn't escape. Addiction is.

    For over twenty years, Aaron White has lived in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. one of Canada's most broken and misunderstood neighbourhoods.Surrounded by addiction, homelessness, trauma and loss, he discovered something unexpected:Jesus was already there.In this deeply honest conversation we explore:• Why addiction is often an attempt to escape pain• What faith really looks like in places of deep suffering• Presence over fixing• Community, family and belonging• How Jesus meets people in the darkest placesThis is not simply a conversation about addiction.It's a conversation about what it truly means to follow Jesus.Download the free app:https://app-djbb.glide.page/Don't Just Believe. Become.https://amzn.eu/d/07ObE5ah Aaron's book Recovering https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/the-church/pastoral/recovering-from-brokenness-and-addiction-to-blessedness-and-community/If this conversation encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who needs hope.Don't just believe. Become.#ChristianPodcast #AddictionRecovery #Faith #SpiritualFormation #Discipleship #Jesus #ThePractice #AaronWhite #Homelessness #Recovery #ChristianLife #Presence #Church #Transformation #Become

  5. May 15

    Ep. 18 - If God Is Your Father… Why Does Fatherlessness Still Hurt? | Laura Hayton | the| Practice Podcast

    If God is your Father… why does the absence of an earthly one still hurt so deeply? In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Dave sits down with longtime friend Laura Hayton to explore Chapter 5 of Don’t Just Believe. Become. Together they discuss absent fathers, emotional wounds, and the lasting impact fatherlessness can have on vulnerable children. This isn’t just a conversation about pain. It’s a conversation about healing, identity, and the places we rarely speak about out loud. The extended episode is available exclusively through The | Practice App — currently FREE for a limited period:https://app-djbb.glide.page/ Get the book — Don’t Just Believe. Become.:https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Don%27t+Just+Believe+Become+Dave+Ellis Don’t just believe. Become. #LauraHayton #ThePracticePodcast #DontJustBelieveBecome #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Healing #Fatherhood #SpiritualFormation #ThePracticeApp #DaveEllis

  6. May 2

    Ep. 17 - You Believe in Jesus… But Nothing’s Changed.

    You say you believe in Jesus… But does your life actually reflect Him? In this episode, I talk honestly about the gap many of us live in— where we look like Christians on Sunday, but live like we don’t know Him the rest of the week. This isn’t about shame. It’s about transformation. Because real change doesn’t happen through hype or intention… it happens through repetition. Daily habits. Daily surrender. Daily returning. And that’s exactly why I built the | Practice app — to help you move from simply believing… to actually becoming. Toward the end of this episode, I give you a full walkthrough of the app and how it can help you build a life with God that’s consistent, real, and transforming. If you’ve ever felt the tension between what you believe and how you live— this one’s for you. Don’t just believe. Become.

    Ep. 17 - You Believe in Jesus… But Nothing’s Changed.

  7. Apr 24

    Ep.16 — Should Christians Be Using AI?

    AI is here—and it’s shaping more than we realise. In this episode, I’m joined by Bob Pigott to explore what AI is doing to us—not just practically, but spiritually. Is it a tool… or is it becoming an idol? We talk about formation, integrity, stewardship, and how followers of Jesus can navigate this space wisely. This isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness. Because the question isn’t just what AI can do… but who it’s forming you to become.

    Ep.16 — Should Christians Be Using AI?

  8. Apr 18

    Ep.15 — Why Do I Feel Worse After Church?

    Why do some of us leave church feeling worse… not better? In this episode, I sit down with Josh Davis (Neurodivergent Faith) to explore something rarely spoken about in Christian spaces — why faith practices, church environments, and expectations don’t work the same for everyone. If you’ve ever felt: • Drained after church • Like you don’t “fit” the mould • Or like you’re doing faith wrong This conversation might help you see things differently. We explore: • Neurodivergence and faith (autism, ADHD) • Why stillness isn’t the only way to connect with God • Rethinking spiritual formation • Showing up to God with your own face This is an honest, reflective conversation about faith, identity, and what it really means to follow Jesus in a world that often expects conformity. — 🎧 Connect with Josh Davis — Neurodivergent Faith: Search “Neurodivergent Faith” on Spotify or your preferred platform — Subscribe for more conversations on spiritual formation: Don’t just believe. Become.

    Ep.15 — Why Do I Feel Worse After Church?
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the | Practice Podcast is built on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He emphasises not just hearing His words, but practicing them. “…but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:19) “…But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand…” (Matt. 7:26-27) True discipleship isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about action. the | Practice Podcast helps you live out the way of Jesus, equipping you to put His teachings into daily practice.

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    the | Dave Ellis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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