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I quit praying for eight years because the amount of resistance wore me down. But prayer is so transformative, I want you to be able to pray in health and power.

Amy Joy


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    If You Need a No Pants Day, Take a No Pants Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 6:40


    Basic training on work and rest.

    Thinking About the Meaning of "Magnify the Lord"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 5:11


    I understand magnifying something small, but how does one magnify something large?

    Miraculous Christmas Stocking Provision

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 8:08


    Merry Christmas from my house to yours.

    Thinking About Griefs Large and Small

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 5:50


    Loss of a homeland, loss of a naval base, loss of a war … singing the song of the Lord in the midst of the griefs.

    Holding Faith and Hope for a Better Outcome in a Difficult Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 5:09


    When the Lord Offers Beginnings But Not Endings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 8:11


    The challenge of recognizing when it's okay to end something, even when the beginning felt divinely inspired.

    Opera Tickets, Art Museums, and Church Building Campaigns

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 6:29


    When ticket prices aren't sufficient to cover all the financial need. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    What Hudson Taylor, George Muller, and Heidi Baker Have in Common

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 8:24


    If we have not because we ask not … what does it look like to ask? https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    Why My Friend Stopped Offering Healing Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 6:33


    One of the topics I keep turning over in my mind.(I think I recorded this in late summer … it took me a bit to be bold enough to post. So the topic would have been the first time I posted, had I posted when I recorded it.)https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    The Desperate Search for the Nehemiah Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 7:41


    After four years of searching and praying, I have a better sense of how I would reply if a king asked me what he could do for me. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    Football, Playbooks, and Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 8:44


    One of the dreams in my heart. I invite you to partner. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    YouTube, Invisible Blogs, Publishing, and Thought Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 8:41


    Some of the dreams God has put on my heart. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    When God Gives Dreams That Are Too Big for One Person

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 7:53


    Thinking about the challenge of invitations.

    The Flour and the Oil Never Run Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 8:03


    The Lord is faithful … and so much gratitude that he puts generosity in the hearts of his people. https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    The Unexpected Matching Grant: A History of Provision, Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 6:42


    God gives, I give, you give, we all give … yay! And this year's giving link: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/pray

    A History of Provision, Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 6:37


    Covid, and clients jumping in the boat.

    A Testimony of How God Works Details Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 10:28


    I am thankful for capturing the details, because I had forgotten them! All about the cover art for our new book, https://happybooks.me/exploring

    The Longing for a Book on What to Do with Prophetic Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 6:08


    And today: longing fulfilled! So excited! To get our fabulous new book, go to https://happybooks.me/exploring

    Experimenting and Trying and Breaking Free of the Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 8:09


    In the greenhouse of the Lord, we have permission to try.

    Entering the Glory of Corporate Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 4:41


    What happens, overlaid with the beauty of what has gone before.

    A Celebration of Taste Tests, Chocolate and Otherwise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 6:10


    Some of the most festive things we have done as a family. Costco often has cheese flights around the holidays, and also tins with various cookies from Belgium and France. Chocolate taste tests: https://cocoafuture.org/collections/events-chocolate-tastings eBars Build-a-Box: https://www.ebars.com/store/build-a-box

    A Prayer for Right Conversations at the Right Times, in the Right Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 7:33


    This, through the lens of puzzles and art supplies and small groupings of furniture.

    Prayer and Song Threaded Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 8:17


    Some of my favorite pop-up moments.

    Gift Impartation, Including Mine, to Hear God's Voice More Readily

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 7:37


    Our last session, and so incredibly beautiful.

    Prayer After an Exercise That Left Us Weary (Also Maybe Tired and Sad)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2025 5:17


    My favorite moment: when Cindy McFaden said: "Your spirit is fine."

    Adjusting the Schedule, Hour by Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 5:50


    Learning flexibility, and eating good chocolate. To get a chocolate taste test of your own, go here: https://cocoafuture.org/collections/events-chocolate-tastings

    The Physical, Embodied Experience of Being in an Open Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 8:19


    Not as much sleep, a bit of shakiness, but also a charge, like a battery charge.

    Striking the Balance Between Activities and Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 6:46


    And unexpectedly sitting under lively teaching until 10:30pm!

    Partnering with God More Than Asking a Blessing for Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 4:42


    Paul Van Hoesen as a special guest … so fun! And if you'd like to know more about Workplace Prayer, see our website, at workplaceprayer.com, or email me, at amy@workplaceprayer.com

    Prayer in a Natural and Beautiful Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 6:58


    Bob's creative ideas on how to offer prayer and impartation … so light and beautiful, and not something I would have thought of.

    Three Mornings with Worship, Led by Four Worship Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 7:01


    Such a glorious kaleidoscope of musical blessings.

    Photographic Celebration and a Two Page Shot List

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 7:56


    Not quite a wedding, but 3000 photos later … more close than you might guess.

    Planning and Replanning an Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 9:20


    "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps." Ha! So true!

    The Absolute Glory of Show and Tell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 8:25


    Nineteen glimpses into the heart of another: highly recommended.

    A Few Details I Wouldn't Have Thought Of, But I Loved

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 5:13


    So helpful, knowing where to go, knowing what to do.

    Many Unnecessary Ice Breakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:22


    Psalm 133 in action … unbelievably beautiful.

    Kazoos, Blow-Outs, and the Prodigal Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 7:01


    One of my favorite moments, happily repeated multiple times.

    Grocery Shopping with Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:23


    He cares about all the details!

    When the Uber Driver Got Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 11:51


    Trying to account for all circumstances, and the unexpected grace over the day.

    Finding Peace in the Midst of Pool Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 7:07


    A testimony … and the unexpected "all in a day's work" needs of a flight attendant.

    When God Cleared a Schedule for the Miraculous Plan B

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 6:18


    When sickness befell one, the Lord provided unexpectedly.

    In Which I Start to Share Happy Stories of Provision and Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 8:20


    Forgive the gravelly voice: I will be back to normal at some point, but didn't want to wait even longer to share.

    When God Strips Away Much (or All)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 5:34


    A powerful confession and testimony. (One of my favorites episodes ever.)

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: A Collection of My Most Pressing Questions, Beautifully Answered

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 12:15


    All the books published by Makarios, both those mentioned in this episode, and elsewhere, you can find on Amazon.

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: At Last We Get to Some Books!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 8:33


    An extemporaneous account of many of my favorite resources.

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: Crying Out for Mentoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 8:19


    So thankful for those on the road ahead.

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: Moving Through the Discouraging Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 6:57


    Launching the Prayer Refresh (https://praybig.me/refresh) and daily emails (https://praybig.me/email).

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: An Interesting Question at a Specific Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 9:55


    Asking the Lord for a new idea.

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: Pressing In

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 6:28


    Months of prayer, using what I learned in the Prayer Refresh: Expansion, https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Refresh-Expansion-Amy-Lykosh/dp/1956561455

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: Returning to Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 11:26


    Surprising life experience, of prayer in practice!

    Resources That Helped Me on My Prayer Journey: Virtual Mentoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 8:23


    Isobel Kuhn's books were a lifeline to me in a disorienting season.

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