Taste and See: Connecting with God Through Spiritual Practices

Enrich and embody your faith in everyday life.

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In the breakneck rush of today’s complex and screen-centered world, it’s easy for our daily walk of faith to become routine, one-dimensional, or nearly non-existent. Taste and See: Connecting with God Through Spiritual Practices offers a refreshing chance to rekindle that spiritual life. Through spiritual practices that engage all of you—body, senses, heart, and mind—this course invites you to draw closer to God in rich new ways.

Taste and See encourages you to experiment with practical approaches to faith, grounding you in God’s love and helping you discover a rhythm that fits your life. It’s more than just a list of spiritual practices; it’s an opportunity to concretely deepen and embody your relationship with God. From visual meditation to labyrinth prayer to Sabbath, you’ll dive into practices rooted in Scripture, theology, and tradition that can turn everyday moments into sacred encounters. If you are looking for new ways to grow in faith, this course offers a solid foundation for a spiritually connected life.

What You'll Learn

  • The theological and biblical foundations of Christian spiritual practices.
  • How to connect with God on every level—with your five senses, your mind, your heart, and your whole being.
  • What it looks and feels like to use a wide variety of spiritual practices, such as labyrinth walks, centering prayer, and Scripture meditation.
  • Methods for building your own personal and sustainable rhythm of spiritual practice.
  • Why your unique make-up changes how you consider and connect with God.
  • Practical insights into how to pursue a vibrant, embodied faith away from screens and distractions.
  • How to become ever more open to mystery and wonder.
  • What it means to accept God’s invitation to rest and trust through Sabbath.

About this Course

  • Modules

10

  • Learning Elements

81

  • Videos

17

  • Practices & Activities

10

  • Time

8 hours, 30 minutes

  • Price

$55

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Here's What's Inside...

Get oriented to the course, meet your instructor, download the interactive handbook, and more.

In this module, you will:

  • Understand how love motivates us to spend time with God.
  • Learn how God works through spiritual practices to transform us.
  • Discover what spiritual practices are and what they are not.
  • Consider your own view of God and how you think God sees you.
  • Reflect on how you experience God based on how God made you.

In this module, you will:

  • Learn how God communicates with us through scripture.
  • Understand the key elements of scripture meditation.
  • Try Dwelling in the Word for yourself, a variation on scripture meditation.
  • Share your experience of the practice in community.

In this module, you will:

  • Learn how God communicates with us through visual mediums like art and nature.
  • Understand the key elements of visual meditation.
  • Try visual meditation for yourself by illustrating important moments in your spiritual journey.
  • Share your experience of the practice in community.

In this module, you will:

  • Discover how we communicate with God through our speech.
  • Understand the key elements of intercessory prayer.
  • Try intercessory prayer for yourself by learning to listen to God first.
  • Share your experience of the practice in community.

In this module, you will:

  • See how the combination of movement and prayer can open our entire selves to God.
  • Understand the key elements of labyrinth prayer and breath prayer.
  • Try labyrinth prayer and breath prayer for yourself.
  • Share your experience of the practice in community.

In this module, you will:

  • Learn what it means to seek God in ways that go beyond understanding.
  • Become more open to the mystery and wonder of God.
  • Understand the key elements of silent prayer and noticing prayer.
  • Try silent prayer for yourself.
  • Share your experience of the practice in community.

In this module, you will:

  • Learn about God’s invitation to rest.
  • See how resting is an act of trust.
  • Understand the key elements of Sabbath.
  • Try Sabbath for yourself.
  • Share your experience of the practice in community.

In this module, you will:

  • Integrate spiritual practices into your life by developing a personal rhythm.
  • Receive tools to help you along the journey.
  • Explore the importance of spiritual community and take steps to find yours.

Find out your next steps as you complete the course. You'll also be encouraged to submit feedback about your course.

You'll Learn How to Connect with God
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We are multidimensional beings, experiencing this physical and spiritual world with our minds, hearts, and bodies. So let’s connect with God with all of who we are! Each practice in Taste and See is meant to help you engage with God more fully, grounding your faith in action and being, head and heart, sight and sound.

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  • A place within the Faith+Lead Learning Lab, a digital community of learners and leaders.
  • Flexible, lifetime access to the course modules, a comprehensive and engaging handbook, and all other learning materials.

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