Ritual, Renewal, and the Spirit: The Transforming Power of the Sacraments with Derek Vreeland (Part 2) S6E52

What happens when the sacramental, the charismatic, and the evangelical converge?  In this episode, Tara and Mark continue their conversation with Derek Vreeland, diving into how these seemingly distinct streams of faith are coming together in a new movement of worship and discipleship. Derek shares why weekly communion, historic prayers, and Spirit-led worship are forming his church in deep and lasting ways. Plus, they explore how the sacraments can tether us to faith in seasons of doubt, and why pastors need to embrace both mystery and tradition in leading their people. 🎙️ In This Episode: The rise of sacramental-charismatic worship—and why it matters. How weekly communion can shape both individuals and entire congregations. The power of liturgical prayers to sustain faith in dark seasons. How pastors can lead through doubt, weariness, and the dark night of the soul. 📌 Highlights: [00:07:00] The convergence of sacrament, scripture, and Spirit in today’s church. [00:12:00] Why taking communion weekly never becomes “rote” or routine. [00:18:00] How the Eucharist and liturgy sustain believers in crisis. [00:25:00] When you can’t pray—let the church pray for you. [00:27:00] Why memorized prayers (like the Jesus Prayer) are lifelines in spiritual deserts. 💡 Takeaway: Derek reminds us that faith is communal, not just personal. Whether through communion, liturgy, or intercessory prayer, the body of Christ carries us in seasons of doubt and darkness—so we don’t have to walk alone. 📖 Next Week: How do pastors lead when they are the ones going through the dark night of the soul? We’ll explore that and more in our next episode.