Practicing The Way / Bridgetown Podcasts Bridgetown is a really interesting church in Portland, OR. They have a focus on following the practices of Jesus. Taking the things we see in Jesus's life and turning them into practical things we can put into practice ourselves. Practicing The Way has a bunch of material on practical things to try in order to change your lifestyle be me more like Christ's. It's an old concept but one I feel is lacking in modern Christianity, that followers of Christ should end up looking/living like Him. The sermons that go along with the site are available in podcast form and are very interesting and engaging. Worth a listen. Beartown I just finished the novel Beartown a few days ago. I have to recommend this book. It reminded me of a slightly less dark Swedish version of "13 Reasons Why". The plot centers around a youth hockey team in a struggling rural town. The hockey team is really the Beartown's last hope of s