“We live in a world designed to distract us. Quiet isn’t passivity—it’s an active resistance, a space to reconnect with God and ourselves,” says celebrated singer-songwriter Jon Guerra in this episode. He joins hosts Camille Hall-Ortega and Marcus Goodyear to explore the profound relationship between worship, silence, and beauty. Known for his devotional music and work on the critically acclaimed film A Hidden Life, Jon shares his journey from confetti cannons to quiet reflection, crafting songs that offer healing and connection in a noisy world. Together, they talk about the transformative power of worship, the importance of embracing silence, and the ways beauty can draw us closer to God. If you are looking to create a sacred space in your own life, you don’t want to miss this one.

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Jon Guerra’s website
"American Gospel" from Jon Guerra's latest EP
Keeper of Days by Jon Guerra
A Hidden Life by Terrence Malick
On Beauty and Being Just by Elaine Scarry
“As Kingfishers Catch Fire” by Gerard Manley Hopkins

Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer

On Beauty and Being Just - Elaine Scarry
The Beatitudes from the Gospels (Matthew 5:3–12)
The Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:10)
Ecclesiastes on the rain and sun (Ecclesiastes 9:2)
Mary Magdalene at the tomb (John 20:11–18)

State of the heart (Proverbs 14:13)

Production Team:

• Written and produced by Camille Hall-Ortega, Rob Stennett, and Marcus Goodyear
• Edited by Rob Stennett and Kim Stone
• Executive Producers: Patton Dodd and David Rogers
• Funded by the H. E. Butt Foundation

Special thanks to our guest Jon Guerra for sharing his insights on worship and music.