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Want to take your prayer life deeper? In this episode, we unpack the key principles of prayer inspired by Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools. From stillness to surrender, we'll walk through a powerful prayer framework that helps you grow closer to God. If you've ever struggled with knowing what to say in prayer or how to pray with faith, this conversation will encourage and equip you!Abundant Living Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF4F8WKJ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzbellemil-20&creativeASIN=B0DF4F8WKJ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.15PSTMF6DI7NQ&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asinWEBSITE: https://www.inspiredladypodcast.com/Belle's SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/bellemgrubb/ILP SOCIALS: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredladypodcastInspired Lady is a podcast and resource that gives you tools to live an abundant life with healthy habits, stronger faith, and everyday tips that leave you feeling encouraged and prepared to start living an inspired life today! Each episode is full of practical advice, next steps, and empowering inspiration, all brought to you by Belle Grubb, content creator and theologian grad
If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon and the head of Prayer 24/7, USA. He's also the author of three best-selling books: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, Searching for Enough, and The Familiar Stranger.In this episode of Re-Enchanting, Belle talks with Tyler about Christianity as a source of experiential spirituality, our lives being 'the main event' and the mystery of the Holy Spirit. For more from Tyler: https://www.tylerstaton.com/For Re-Enchanting: https://www.seenandunseen.com/podcastThere's more to life than the world we can see. Re-Enchanting is a podcast from Seen & Unseen recorded at Lambeth Palace Library, the home of the Centre for Cultural Witness. Justin Brierley and Belle Tindall engage faith and spirituality with leading figures in science, history, politics, art and education. Can our culture be re-enchanted by the vision of Christianity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January is known for New Year's Resolutions and Quitter's Day (the 2nd Friday in January). Often we start with the best intentions only to lose our motivation and determination 14 days later. It's a tradition as old as time.What if we postponed our goal-setting until spring? The weather is nicer, we are uplifted by the renewing nature of springtime, and sunshine and warm weather abound. Our mind, body, and spirit have survived the doldrums of winter and we're ready to start anew.As we all know too well, setting goals and achieving goals are two different things. In today's episode, we will explore tried and true strategies for setting realistic goals using the SMART acronym as our guiding principles. After all, a goal without a plan is just a daydream.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyday-resilience/202303/spring-is-the-time-to-keep-new-resolutions?ampMy Main Goal Right Now www.Wisegoals.com.Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Statonhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/psysociety/the-psychology-of-giving-thanks/
In this episode of The Pastorate, Jason sits down with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of The Familiar Stranger, to explore how God works in seasons of suffering and renewal. Tyler shares candidly on how deep pain has shaped his understanding of faith, ministry, and the presence of God in everyday life.Tyler is known for his deep love of prayer, his thoughtful teaching, and his passion for seeing people encounter the living God. In this conversation Tyler and Jason cover these themes, Tyler's experiences of walking through suffering—both in his family and his own health—and how those experiences have shaped his faith and ministry. Inviting others into the story of God in preaching in order to provide them a context for their pain.Cultivating a deeper desire to encounter the life-changing power of the Holy Spirit every day.Tyler's new book, The Familiar Stranger.No matter where you are or what season you're walking through, our prayer is that this conversation would strengthen your heart and your hands, and that you'd experience a renewed sense of the Father's desire and ability to redeem your pain.BiographyTyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife Kirsten, and their sons Hank, Simon, and Amos. He is passionate about living prayerfully and relationally. Tyler is the author of three books: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, Searching for Enough, and The Familiar Stranger.We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and give towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Thanks to Generis for supporting this episode. Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team here.Guest NotesTyler's Website https://www.tylerstaton.com/The Familiar Stranger https://www.amazon.ca/Familiar-Stranger-Introducing-Experiential-Spirituality/dp/1400247705Bridgetown Church https://bridgetown.church/24-7 Prayer USA https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/Show NotesWebsiteBlog and Episode Write UpYoutubeInstagram
I can still remember the realization that settled on me, as I sat in my study in Greenville, Mississippi, three months after moving my family there to plant a church. I was in a miserable office with no windows in the top floor of a bank building. My second child had just been born, so I was sleep deprived, and it was dawning on me that I had no idea what I was doing. It was not for lack of prayer, I assure you. Church planters are desperate people. I was praying for revival, for a moment of God's grace; they were lofty prayers, good prayers. Church planting is a precarious vocation—you are only guaranteed a job for a short period, and, if things don't work out, you polish up the resume. At that time, I didn't have the theological categories, as I do now, to articulate what I was wrestling with, but I did know a few true things. I knew I couldn't save anyone—that was God's business. I also knew that, if all I did was pray like a monk in a monastery of silence, it would not move the needle, at least for my calling. I was paralyzed and scared to death. Then I realized another thing, and it was from both an observation in the Bible and also from reading church history: God blesses effort. In other words, I couldn't achieve the promise of seeing the gospel spread and people thrive by sheer force of will and personality, but nor could I plant a church by passively praying for God to convert sinners. This Sunday we walk into another mystery—how God moves the Kingdom forward, both in small places like our homes or in larger places like a church that is seeking to bless a town. We see a glorious model of this as we see David's response to God negating his will and instead giving him a bigger promise that He will build David a house. David prays in humble thanksgiving, and then he moves out to participate in the promise God has given him. Most of Christianity involves learning to pray and seek God's face, but that is not all; we are then called to participate in our frail flesh with the promises God has made. As one man put it, “…it's impossible to know God through private prayer without equally participating with God in public mercy.” (Tyler Staton, “Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools,” YouVersion, 10 Day Bible Reading Plan) Simple, but hard and risky. That, or something like that, is where we find ourselves in our text in I Chronicles. I can't wait to explore it together on Sunday.
I can still remember the realization that settled on me, as I sat in my study in Greenville, Mississippi, three months after moving my family there to plant a church. I was in a miserable office with no windows in the top floor of a bank building. My second child had just been born, so I was sleep deprived, and it was dawning on me that I had no idea what I was doing. It was not for lack of prayer, I assure you. Church planters are desperate people. I was praying for revival, for a moment of God's grace; they were lofty prayers, good prayers. Church planting is a precarious vocation—you are only guaranteed a job for a short period, and, if things don't work out, you polish up the resume. At that time, I didn't have the theological categories, as I do now, to articulate what I was wrestling with, but I did know a few true things. I knew I couldn't save anyone—that was God's business. I also knew that, if all I did was pray like a monk in a monastery of silence, it would not move the needle, at least for my calling. I was paralyzed and scared to death. Then I realized another thing, and it was from both an observation in the Bible and also from reading church history: God blesses effort. In other words, I couldn't achieve the promise of seeing the gospel spread and people thrive by sheer force of will and personality, but nor could I plant a church by passively praying for God to convert sinners. This Sunday we walk into another mystery—how God moves the Kingdom forward, both in small places like our homes or in larger places like a church that is seeking to bless a town. We see a glorious model of this as we see David's response to God negating his will and instead giving him a bigger promise that He will build David a house. David prays in humble thanksgiving, and then he moves out to participate in the promise God has given him. Most of Christianity involves learning to pray and seek God's face, but that is not all; we are then called to participate in our frail flesh with the promises God has made. As one man put it, “…it's impossible to know God through private prayer without equally participating with God in public mercy.” (Tyler Staton, “Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools,” YouVersion, 10 Day Bible Reading Plan) Simple, but hard and risky. That, or something like that, is where we find ourselves in our text in I Chronicles. I can't wait to explore it together on Sunday.
A Bigger Life Prayer and Bible Devotionals with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body, refocus your mind, and to re-imagine and re-narrate your life to a truer reality. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination. If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Acts 17:25 NIV “He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” 1 John 4:9-10 NIV “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” “The most important discovery you will ever make is the love the Father has for you,” writes Pete Greig in his book Dirty Glory. “Your power in prayer will flow from the certainty that the One who made you likes you, he is not scowling at you, he is on your side.” “It's being present to the One who chose me first and chooses me again today” (Staton, Tyler. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools). Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life with Pastor Dave Cover
This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body, refocus your mind, and to re-imagine and re-narrate your life to a truer reality. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination. If your podcast app is set to skip the silent sections, disable that in your podcast app for this podcast. Acts 17:25 NIV “He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” 1 John 4:9-10 NIV “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” “The most important discovery you will ever make is the love the Father has for you,” writes Pete Greig in his book Dirty Glory. “Your power in prayer will flow from the certainty that the One who made you likes you, he is not scowling at you, he is on your side.” “It's being present to the One who chose me first and chooses me again today” (Staton, Tyler. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools). Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.
Who is the Holy Spirit to you—an intimate friend or a mysterious stranger? In this episode, Alan Fadling speaks with Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of The Familiar Stranger, about rediscovering the Holy Spirit and stepping into a more experiential, Spirit-led life. Tyler shares practical insights and biblical metaphors that invite us into deeper intimacy with the Spirit and a greater awareness of His presence and power. In this episode, you’ll hear about: How the Holy Spirit is like a tabernacle, a river, and living water. The dangers of over-intellectualizing or misusing the Spirit, with lessons from Nicodemus and Simon the Sorcerer. The power of discernment as a gift of recognizing God’s voice amid the noise. A practical, grounded approach to prophecy and speaking on behalf of God.
As we step into a new year, we're taking a moment to reflect on the highs and lows of 2024, sharing the lessons learned and how our guiding word shaped our journey. In this special episode, we'll look back at how well we lived out our word for 2024, then turn our focus to the fresh start that 2025 offers.Join us as we reveal our new words for the year, explore why they resonates with us, and discuss how they are shaping our hopes and intentions moving forward. This isn't just about setting resolutions—it's about embracing a word that can serve as a compass, guiding our decisions and helping us navigate life's complexities with intention and clarity.But this episode isn't just about us—it's about you, too. We'll invite you to consider choosing your own word for the year, a word that can inspire and anchor you throughout 2025. So, whether you're looking for inspiration, reflection, or simply a way to start the year on a meaningful note, this conversation is for you. Tune in, and let's journey into 2025 with purpose, together!Show notes:The Bible Recap Study Guide by Tara-Leigh CobblePraying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
Send us a textEric and Brooke reflect on their current read, “Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools” written by Tyler Staton, and welcome you into the conversation of their initial thoughts, reflections, and some of their favorite parts from Chapter 1. Listen in to be challenged and encouraged in your prayer life whether you've read the book or not!SONG SPOTLIGHT-Look At What The Lord Has Done | Belonging Co.-This Place | Belonging Co.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONTPP OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.thepraisepodcast.comHANG WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: @thepraisepodcast OUR CHURCH: www.centralnow.com
Where Dave, Whitney, and Jon dive into last week's sermon, exploring the nuances of Sunday worship and the creative processes behind it. In this episode, they discuss the importance of community in worship, the challenges of communicating precise truths to a diverse congregation, and the personal journeys of each host as they navigate their roles in ministry. They also touch on the significance of being open to the Holy Spirit's leading during worship and the value of production for participation rather than performance. Books mentioned in this episode: - *Be Thou My Vision* (devotional guide) - *Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools* by Tyler Staten Join them as they reflect on their experiences and share insights that encourage listeners to engage more deeply in their own worship experiences.
In this episode we had the joy of talking with our friend Tyler Staton, author, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland and National Director of 24-7 Prayer USA. We explore how Scripture anchors us in suffering, shapes our prayer lives and meets us in our most broken places.“The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding narrative of Scripture”. Is a retelling of the Biblical story aimed to help those who are familiar with the Bible become increasingly fascinated and those unfamiliar take a slow curious journey into God's unfailing love and purpose throughout history. If you are interested in checking out the book "The God Story" or the accompanying church resources and videos produced in partnership with 24-7 Prayer go to 24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/Music from the song " Come Let Us Go" by Jonathan Helser and the Cageless Birds. Written to help raise funds & awareness for Hydrating Humanity, find out more on the YouTube page Links: TYLER STATON- 'Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools' tylerstaton.com/booksTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY
Join us as co-lead pastor Amos Groenendyk concludes our Summer Reading Series where we engage with themes from Tyler Staton's book "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools".
Join us as co-lead pastor Amos Groenendyk continues our Summer Reading Series where we engage with themes from Tyler Staton's book "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools".
Join us as co-lead pastor Amos Groenendyk continues our Summer Reading Series where we will engage with themes from Tyler Staton's book "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools".
Join us as co-lead pastor Alison Groenendyk kicks off our Summer Reading Series where we will engage with themes from Tyler Staton's book "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools".
How can the people of God inhabit our cities - in workplaces, commutes & classrooms in a way that's coloured by the hope of God's kingdom breaking in? This week Tyler Staton and Pete Hughes join us on the podcast in a conversation that was originally a part of one of our Emerging Leaders Lab cohort sessions. Tyler and Pete share about: Finding Rhythms of Personal & Corporate Prayer Creating a Culture of Contending Through Storytelling Seeing God's Redemptive Vision for Your City We were inspired by their ability to see redemption in their local communities and hope you will share their passion for your own city. Bio | Pete Hughes is the Senior Pastor of KXC, an Anglican church in the heart of London. Pete and his wife Bee planted the church in 2010, establishing a community with the simple vision to recklessly give themselves away to God, each other, and the people of King's Cross and beyond. Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and the National Director of 24-7 Prayer USA. He is passionate about pursuing prayer—communion and conversation with God—while living deeply, poetically, wildly, and freely in the honest and gritty realities of day-to-day life. Tyler believes that justice is kinship, stories are a gift, and prayer is an invitation. Tyler is also the author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools and Searching for Enough: The High-Wire Walk Between Doubt and Faith, and the host of the Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools Podcast. He lives in Portland with his wife Kirsten, and their sons Hank, Simon, and Amos. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners: Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team here. Show Notes: 24/7 Prayer KXC Bridgetown Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story
Welcome back to our podcast, Reading With Ryan! Join Pastor Ryan and Sean as they discuss "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer" by Tyler Staton!Sign up for the True Hope Weekly so you don't miss each months upcoming book:https://www.truehopechurch.org/weeklyVisit our Website:https://www.truehopechurch.orgStay in touch with us:Instagram | Facebook | Spotify - True Hope Church
We're so excited to interview Tyler Staton, national director of @247prayerUSA . Tyler will discuss his book Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools and share his wisdom on the transformative power of prayer. We'll talk about the importance of prayer not just as a ritual but as an act of bold faith and spiritual experimentation. Learn how to pray so you can create "holy ground" in your everyday life and how you can cultivate moments of transcendence in your day-to-day world. Plus, we'll identify several fears and obstacles that prevent you from engaging in prayer. Learn how to truly adore God and implement key steps to revitalize your prayer life. Don't miss this opportunity to reignite your passion for prayer and experience God's power in your life.Buy Book: https://a.co/d/88nn9su
In this episode, Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Brian Russell who serves as the Executive Director at Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR with lead pastor Tyler Staton, author of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools. For many years, Brian served as the Executive Director of YouVersion. Brian has also teamed with the BibleProject and prior to his time with YouVersion he served as President of Global Commission, a non profit organization aiming to improve the lives of North Africans through small business development and training. We discuss ministry in post-Christian Portland along with how to best use YouVersion and the Bible Project for those without a church background. THE POST-CHRISTIAN PODCAST AND GIVEAWAYS: Our goal with The Post-Christian Podcast is to reframe, simplify, and focus on our mission to make disciples in a post Christian culture. We discuss reaching new people and raising up leaders while removing the barriers of churchianity. Be sure to sign up for Eric's email newsletter at www.ericbryant.org for a chance to win future book giveaways and assessments! Subscribe, Rate, and Review The Post-Christian Podcast at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.com/@ericbryant777. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-bryant1/support
Today we dive deep with John Mark Comer, author of "Practicing the Way," exploring transformative insights that bridge the gap between our financial lives and our journey with Jesus. Why You Should Listen: Why “Christian” Doesn't Mean What You Thought & the Invitation Jesus is Really Offering This one thing heals wounds better than church, Bible study, and therapy The mistake most Christians make when praying Why following Jesus requires you to accept that you will have many unlived lives And a lot more...
Somer and Michelle have a little book club meet-up to chat through a book that they both, YES WE SAID BOTH, really enjoyed. Tyler Staton's book, 'Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools' is one of the most powerful books on prayer that they have ever read! And good news for you... on this episode they're going to give you a synopsis + a few of their big takeaways with the hopes that you will go pick it up and let it change your prayer life too. 00:51 Overview of the Book 03:07 The Impact of the Book and Their Personal Reflections 05:48 The Power of Prayer 06:06 The Importance of Practice in Prayer 08:36 Sharing Top Takeaways from the Book 17:36 Finding Comfort in Prayer 18:23 The Power of Silence and Solitude 19:39 Conversations with God 20:19 Overcoming Distractions for a Richer Prayer Life 22:47 Dealing with Internal Noise and Clutter 26:01 Breaking Attachments to the World for True Love 33:21 The Vital Role of Prayer in Our Lives Join The Patreon Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools
Join host Greg Nettle and guest Jeff Bennett, focusing on their passion for learning and reading. They discuss ten books and podcasts that have impacted them, offering insights into leadership, spirituality, and personal growth. Top 10 Resources Mentioned in this podcast in no particular order From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks: https://www.amazon.com/From-Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness/dp/059319148X Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593420835 l My Knotted Up Life by Beth Moore: https://www.amazon.com/All-My-Knotted-Up-Life/dp/149645570X Life Without Lack by Dallas Willard: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Lack-Living-Fullness/dp/1400208215 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 Once You See by Jeff Christofferson: https://www.amazon.com/Once-You-See-Temptations-Western/dp/1734868844 Right Color, Wrong Culture by Brian Loritz: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Color-Wrong-Culture-Organization/dp/0802412506 "What It's Like To Be" Podcast by Dan Heath: https://www.danheath.com/what-its-like-to-be/ "The Fourth Quarter of Your Life" by Matthew Kelly, Thomas Hunt: https://a.co/d/9mmCvIG "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" by Tyler Staton: A book about prayer that addresses roadblocks to praying and invites deeper engagement with God https://a.co/d/2P7vM38
For your chance to win: Book Giveaway - Robert Fergusson This episode's books: Jesus and... by Robert Fergusson Books and authors mentioned in episode: Biography of James Hudson Taylor by Frederick Howard Taylor Finding Sanctuary by Christopher Jamison Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton Discipleship on the Edge by Darrell W. Johnson The Number of Love by Roseanna M. White Sarah Sundin Amanda Barratt Carolyn Miller Meredith Resce Narelle Atkins Jenny Glazebrook Amanda Deed C.S. Lewis G.K. Chesterton JRR Tolkien --- Ask (or share) anything about books! Send us a voicemail: 02 9854 7025 Join the Facebook group: Hope Book Club - Facebook Send us a message: hopepodcasts.com.au --- Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2's app, Facebook or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The invitation of the Messiah in Jesus is that we can experience change and transformation and freedom from those places in our lives, and it happens through simply surrendering ourselves to Him, but this freedom that Jesus offers, it is not just all He has come to do. Jesus did not come simply to liberate us from spiritual oppression or from the death and sin that we find ourselves stuck in. He has a grander mission than that. He actually came to overturn the things in this world that are wrong, to set people free within this world, not just liberation someday, but liberation now. How do we engage in this liberation? We simply need to follow Jesus where He goes, because when you look at Jesus’ life and ministry, He always ends up going to the places where there are these people called the least, the people that most others would overlook, the people who are on the margins of society, the people who have nothing to offer the rest of the world, the people who are most desperately in need of jubilee. The intentional effort of proximity and connection can be powerful and transformative. When we journey with those we think need us it can become a reciprocal exchange, where they bring the spirit of Jubilee to us, initiating profound changes in our lives. Following Jesus into these spaces unveils glimpses of the freedom He offers, sparking inner transformation in the process. Sources: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
The invitation of the Messiah in Jesus is that we can experience change and transformation and freedom from those places in our lives, and it happens through simply surrendering ourselves to Him, but this freedom that Jesus offers, it is not just all He has come to do. Jesus did not come simply to liberate us from spiritual oppression or from the death and sin that we find ourselves stuck in. He has a grander mission than that. He actually came to overturn the things in this world that are wrong, to set people free within this world, not just liberation someday, but liberation now. How do we engage in this liberation? We simply need to follow Jesus where He goes, because when you look at Jesus’ life and ministry, He always ends up going to the places where there are these people called the least, the people that most others would overlook, the people who are on the margins of society, the people who have nothing to offer the rest of the world, the people who are most desperately in need of jubilee. The intentional effort of proximity and connection can be powerful and transformative. When we journey with those we think need us it can become a reciprocal exchange, where they bring the spirit of Jubilee to us, initiating profound changes in our lives. Following Jesus into these spaces unveils glimpses of the freedom He offers, sparking inner transformation in the process. Sources: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
A conversation about the practice of prayer. Part 2.
Feeling stalled, or a little dry? Join in a book conversation encouraging theory and practice of prayer.
In his book, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, Tyler Staton said, “A maturing community is a confessing community – not a church without sin, but a church without secrets.” In order to be renewed, not only do we need to reflect on our lives, we need to verbally confess the sins we find there. We need to […]
Peter Anderson of City on a Hill church in Edinburgh joins us to talk a bit about his story and about prayer. The resources recommended by Peter were: Could You Not Tarry: Learning the Joy of Prayer by Larry Lea Needless Casualties of War by John Paul Jackson Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets Prayer that brings Revival by David Yongi Cho Lisa's recommendation was Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Stanton You can contact Glenn and Lisa via their emails. Find the Baptist Union on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can sign up for Connect newsletter here and find all the other information about the Baptist Union at scottishbaptist.com.
In this sermon from our series on the commands of Christ, Cody digs into Jesus's command to “ask, seek, and knock.” Although this is a command about prayer, it goes much deeper than that. Jesus is calling us to deeper relationship in prayer, and to a persistent rhythm of prayer. We also dig into how we can reconcile this passage with the reality of suffering and seemingly unanswered prayer in the world around us.Links to resources for more on this topic:Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler StatonGod on Mute by Pete Greig
Ever questioned the potency of prayer or how faith can transform desperate situations? What's holding you back from having a deeper relationship with God? We unpack these spiritual conundrums in today's enlightening podcast episode. Starting with a heartfelt invitation to you, our dear listeners, to join us on a spiritual expedition as we participate in the "Explore God" campaign. This unique initiative aims to facilitate arenas for individuals to ask life's big questions and explore their faith. Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity!We then proceed to dissect the power and necessity of prayer through an instance from the Bible of a father frantic for Jesus' intervention. This poignant narrative serves as a testament to how faith can overhaul desperate circumstances and how prayer can lead to healing and deliverance. Drawing from Tyler Staten's compelling book, "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools," we delve into common fears and anxieties surrounding prayer and our relationship with God. We share personal anecdotes that illustrate the profound impact prayer has on our lives.Finally, we shed light on how God's grace can be accessed through Jesus. Despite the burden of sin that often makes us feel unworthy of conversing with God, the sacrifice made by Jesus has paved a novel path to approach God's throne. By faith, we become righteous and can enjoy a relationship with God. Let's embrace this good news and respond with humble worship and prayer. Tune in for an episode filled with faith, hope, and spiritual enlightenment! Support the showWith Northgate Online, you can join us every Sunday live at 9:00a and 11:00a, and our gatherings are available on-demand starting at 7p! Join us at https://thisis.churchSubscribe to our channel to see more messages from Northgate: https://www.youtube.com/@Northgate2201 —If you would like to give, visit https://thisis.church/give/—Check out our Care Ministries for prayer, food pantry, memorial services and more at https://thisis.church/care—You are welcome at Northgate just like you are. Life may be going great for you or you may have hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Northgate. We value the process of journey. We believe in the transformative power of Christ. Northgate has a clear vision of transforming our homes, communities, and world by Pursuing God, Building Community, and Unleashing Compassion.—Follow Northgate on Instagram: https://instgram.com/ngatecfFollow Northgate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsNorthgate/Follow Larry Davis: https://www.instagram.com/sirlawrencedavisSubscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/northgate/id1583512612Subscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Google): https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS81ODE2ODAucnNzShare your experience with Northgate by leaving a review: https://g.page/r/CRHE7UBydhxzEBM/review...
Isaiah ch 28 vs 16 , Luke ch 6 vs 46-49 - Rev Israel Douglas - Sunday, August 27, 2023
If most of us are being honest, we likely consider prayer to be a weak point in our spiritual lives. We find it hard to make time to pray; we find it unproductive in a world obsessed with hurry and productivity; we feel guilty for not praying often enough, and yet when we finally set aside the time to do so, we find ourselves distracted or confused, not sure how to proceed. Rather than serving as a life-giving connection to a redemptive, loving, and restorative God in the midst of a broken world, prayer becomes a chore or a bore or a guilt-riddled religious game. We often find ourselves, as Jesus' earliest disciples did, wondering how we can begin to pray. Join us as Midtown as we wade into the challenging waters of prayer, exploring the way that the Psalms teach us authentic, genuine prayer, and how their model can provide us structures for how we begin to relate to and know God more fully in our own lives today. Listen as Pastor Clint introduces many of the hurdles we face when we enter into prayer, and then explores Psalm 20 and the practice of intercessory prayer. Sermon Resources: 1. Interview with Justin Rosenstein on social media: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/oct/05/smartphone-addiction-silicon-valley-dystopia 2. “We, for every kind of reason, good and bad, are distracting ourselves into spiritual oblivion. It is not that we have anything against God, depth, and spirit, we would like these, it is just that we are habitually too preoccupied to have any of these show up on our radar screens. We are more busy than bad, more distracted than nonspiritual, and more interested in the movie theater, the sports stadium, and the shopping mall and the fantasy life they produce in us than we are in church. Pathological busyness, distraction, and restlessness are major blocks today within our spiritual lives.” -Ronald Rolheiser, "The Holy Longing: The Search For A Christian Spirituality" 3. “If we truly love people, we will desire for them far more than it is within our power to give them, and this will lead us to prayer. Intercession is a way of loving others…it is selfless prayer, even self-giving prayer. In the ongoing work of the kingdom of God, nothing is more important than intercession.” -Richard Foster, "Prayer: Finding The Heart's True Home" 4. “To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.” -Karl Barth 5. Christine Caine and A21: https://www.a21.org/ 6. News of "AmericaFest" at Phoenix church: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/the-growing-religious-fervor-in-the-american-political-right-this-is-a-jesus-movement/ 7. “This way of praying was an antidote against a way of believing that vests power in a person to provide ultimate security and success…The king could not, in any separated and independent way, be the basis or content of trust.” -James Mays, "Interpretation: Acts" 8. “Leave your plans in man's hands and they get manhandled.” -Chance The Rapper, "Child Of God" 9. “God has dignified humanity with causality.” -Blaise Pascal 10. Story of Tyler and healing of Van from "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools," by Tyler Staton 11. “Intercessory prayer is spiritual defiance of what is in the way of what God has promised. Intercession visualizes an alternative future to the one apparently fated by the momentum of current forces. Prayer infuses the air of a time yet to be into the suffocating atmosphere of the present. History belongs to the intercessors who believe the future into being. Even a small number of people, firmly committed to the new inevitability on which they have fixed their imaginations, can decisively affect the shape the future takes. These shapers of the future are the intercessors.” -Walter Wink, "History Belongs To The Intercessors"
We are going out with a bang! This episode was so fun! We got caught up on our latest adventures and resurrected Fran's prayer for "big fun surprises." Angela shared what she's learning about persisting in prayer from her beloved "monk fools" book. We also share our summer bucket list: where we are going, what we are watching, reading and listening to. Y'all - we LOVE rambling with you each week! We are taking a break for summer but we have so many big fun surprises planned for y'all when we return in August! We are so grateful for all the ways y'all encourage us each week. We love y'all so much and hope you have the very best summer! You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel! Here are all the ways we can keep in touch! We love hearing from you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok • Follow us on Pinterest Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Fave quotes from "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" by Tyler Staton "Pain and suffering have the capacity to deepen and transform you, but they also have the capacity to destroy you." "On Wrestling with God in persistent prayer: The Lord descends into the mess with me. I just have to choose to trust him." How do we persist in prayer? Say it like you mean it. Forget your manners. Tell it like it is. Listen for the question. invite God to show you what you are doubting about the character of God. Invite God to heal you through your questions. Order "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer" by Tyler Saton here Listen to Episode 108 "Cooking with KK" here Listen to Episode 111 about the power of being seen, heard and understood here Order Firefly Lane book here or watch it on Netflix Listen to Christy Nockels podcast "The Glorious in the Mundane" here
I talk with a lot of leaders, and one of the issues that a lot of them wrestle with is their life of prayer. It often feels a lot easier to do something for God rather than talking with God. But God, as the good Father that he is, wants us to enjoy his presence first, and then join him in his good work in the world. We were made for friendship, and staying relationally present is how that grows. So I'm especially glad to share my this conversation with Tyler Staton about his book Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools. Tyler Staton is the Lead Pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, OR, and the National Director of 24-7 Prayer USA. He is passionate about pursuing prayer in the honest realities of day-to-day life. Tyler is also the author of Searching for Enough: The High Wire Walk Between Doubt and Faith. He lives in Portland with his wife Kirsten and their three sons. You can connect with Tyler on Instagram.
Isaiah 30:15-16Matthew 11:28-30The Big Idea: Real rest is a 24/7/365 invitation for followers of Jesus.The Problem:I'm worn out, overwhelmed, and rarely at rest.The Ten symptoms of “hurry sickness”:1. Irritability—You get mad, frustrated, or just annoyed way too easily.2. Hypersensitivity—It takes very little to throw you into an emotional funk and ruin your day.3. Restlessness—When you actually do try to slow down and rest, you can't relax.4. Workaholism (or just nonstop activity)—You just don't know when to stop. Or worse, you can't stop.5. Emotional numbness—You just don't have the capacity to feel another's pain.6. Out-of-order priorities—You feel disconnected from your identity and calling.7. Lack of care for your body—You don't have time for the basics of physical health8. Escapist behaviors—When we're too tired to do what's actually life-giving for our souls, we each turn to our distraction of choice: overeating, overdrinking, binge-watching Netflix, browsing social media, surfing the web, looking at porn—name your preferred cultural narcotic.9. Slippage of spiritual disciplines—When you get overbusy, the things that are truly life-giving for your soul are the first to go rather than your first go to10. Isolation—You feel disconnected from God, others, and your own soul.The Diagnosis:I live in the wrong yoke and believe the wrong stuff"Busyness is not a sign of success. It is a sign that we have lost sight of what is truly important in life." - Oliver Burkeman, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals“When we live in constant noise, we forget our mortality, and this world and this life is all you've got, and you'll lose yourself in trying to be everything for everybody. Pretending you are eternal is a miserable, dehumanizing lie - the original lie. We never tire of believing it and never fail to lose ourselves in it.” - Tyler Staton, Praying Like Monks, Living Like FoolsThe Prescription:Shift from Rushing to Resting Hebrews 4:1, 9-11To Sabbath is to stop, to rest, to delight, to contemplate, to worship, to renew our relationships with God, with ourselves, and with other people.Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath because He is the Sabbath. He is rest.Psalm 46:10Response:• Get into the yoke with Jesus• Practice Rest all day• Encourage someone in your OikosDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)
Isaiah 30:15-16Matthew 11:28-30The Big Idea: Real rest is a 24/7/365 invitation for followers of Jesus.The Problem:I'm worn out, overwhelmed, and rarely at rest.The Ten symptoms of “hurry sickness”:1. Irritability—You get mad, frustrated, or just annoyed way too easily.2. Hypersensitivity—It takes very little to throw you into an emotional funk and ruin your day.3. Restlessness—When you actually do try to slow down and rest, you can't relax.4. Workaholism (or just nonstop activity)—You just don't know when to stop. Or worse, you can't stop.5. Emotional numbness—You just don't have the capacity to feel another's pain.6. Out-of-order priorities—You feel disconnected from your identity and calling.7. Lack of care for your body—You don't have time for the basics of physical health8. Escapist behaviors—When we're too tired to do what's actually life-giving for our souls, we each turn to our distraction of choice: overeating, overdrinking, binge-watching Netflix, browsing social media, surfing the web, looking at porn—name your preferred cultural narcotic.9. Slippage of spiritual disciplines—When you get overbusy, the things that are truly life-giving for your soul are the first to go rather than your first go to10. Isolation—You feel disconnected from God, others, and your own soul.The Diagnosis:I live in the wrong yoke and believe the wrong stuff"Busyness is not a sign of success. It is a sign that we have lost sight of what is truly important in life." - Oliver Burkeman, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals“When we live in constant noise, we forget our mortality, and this world and this life is all you've got, and you'll lose yourself in trying to be everything for everybody. Pretending you are eternal is a miserable, dehumanizing lie - the original lie. We never tire of believing it and never fail to lose ourselves in it.” - Tyler Staton, Praying Like Monks, Living Like FoolsThe Prescription:Shift from Rushing to Resting Hebrews 4:1, 9-11To Sabbath is to stop, to rest, to delight, to contemplate, to worship, to renew our relationships with God, with ourselves, and with other people.Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath because He is the Sabbath. He is rest.Psalm 46:10Response:• Get into the yoke with Jesus• Practice Rest all day• Encourage someone in your OikosDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)
Katie McCoy, the director of Women's Ministry at Texas Baptists, shares with us that many contemporary believers misunderstand the status of women in the Old Testament. God's governance of His people before Christ's coming included a vision of women displaying their God-given dignity. With this fresh look at the women of the Old Testament, the redemptive story of history throughout Scripture comes to life. To Be A Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond by Katie McCoy Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton Set The World On Fire: A 4-Week Personal Retreat with the Female Doctors of the Church by Vinita Hampton Wright Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/ The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/ Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/ https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/
Prayer is often a last resort, but as Christians, it's one of our most powerful tools. Listen as the Discipleship Team gives practical tips on developing the spiritual discipline of prayer. For further study and application: A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller Pray First by Chris Hodges Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton Atomic Habits by James Clear Echo Prayer App Bethlehem Church Prayer Resources Power in Prayer by Lauren Jendrzejewksi Power in Prayer message by Pastor Matt Piland
Matthew 6:5-13 5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread, 12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 21:12-13 And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 13 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,' but you make it a den of robbers.” "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" - Tyler Staton "Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire" - Jim Cymbala Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me” OUR FATHER The primary purpose of prayer is not transactional it's relational. We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more. GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give. Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020. Jesus Over Everything. Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.church Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQ Podcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567 Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved. https://www.elevatecc.church/home
What will happen when we pray to the God who says we cannot even begin to imagine the things He has prepared for those who love Him (1 Corinthians 2:9) and who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). In this episode, Pastor Mark encourages the use of a 3-week prayer guide that will renew our hope and give us courage, perseverance, and joy as we lift up our church and community. QUOTES: "Your relationship with Jesus will never rise above your own prayer life.” “We're not only in Wilson County but for Wilson County.” RESOURCES: PDF Version: 3-Week Prayer Guide — www.thegladechurch.org/resources/lord-i-pray Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools — https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Like-Monks-Living-Fools/dp/031036535X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=praying+like+monks+living+like+fools&qid=1678898637&sprefix=praying+like+mon%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1 CSB Study Bible — https://a.co/d/atja9lU YouVersion App: Navigator's Bible Reading Plan App — https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/155 THE GLADE CHURCH: Let us pray for you — http://www.thegladechurch.org/prayerrequest Watch our LIVE services — https://thegladechurch.online.church Plan a visit to our church — http://www.thegladechurch.org/new-here SOCIALS: Follow on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TheGladeChurch/ Follow on Instagram — http://instagram.com/thegladechurch Follow on Twitter — https://twitter.com/thegladechurch
Youth Pastor, Erica Kesler continues our sermon series, "Ask — The Wonder & Mystery of Prayer".
We had quite the week in which our Insecurities almost got the best of us. What we realized is that it became an opportunity to expose them, bring them to the Lord and each other so we can learn from it. If we don't deal with our Insecurities, our Insecurities will deal with us. Dive in with us to hear what we learned and share with you on how you too can grow to address your Insecurities. But before you hit play, visit our YouTube Channel and enjoy the Video Experience. To watch this particular episode, you can view it Here!Here are some of the other honorable mentions and resources we recommend you to check out! Tim Ross's Podcast called "The Basement". He's on:Apple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeHere's the song "The Stand" by Hillsong UnitedTyler Stanton "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" available on AmazonWant to chat or have any suggestions for the show? Let's Talk! You can find us at:Instagram: @markkbenton2 @jubynotjudyFacebook: Mark K. Benton IIWebsite: markkbenton2.comYouTube And if you're enjoying this podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast, Spotify or on the Website. We'd be so grateful and appreciative of you!
This week Rachel McClanahan and Taylor Gibson sit down to have a conversation about women's ministry, time with the Lord and what's new in life! This lighthearted conversation will encourage you and challenge you to think through what God has been teaching you. Scripture:Romans 8:26-27Galatians 5:22-23 Resources:New Morning Mercies by Paul David TripPraying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton Connect with us:Instagram- @gabc_womenFacebook- Green Acres WomenWebsite- greenacreswomen.org Producer: Caleb BowersHost: Taylor GibsonGraphic Design: Green Acres Communication
Day 13: Morning, Noon and Evening Today, we will think about Daniel, a man of God, person of prayer, prophet, dream interpreter and king's advisor in his spare time. Because of the Lord's favour upon him, King Darius put Daniel in charge of the kingdom. Such favour attracted jealousy, resulting in others conspiring to throw him to the lions. We know that Daniel was uncompromising in that He refused to renounce prayer to Yahweh in Babylonian culture. He would not order his prayer life according to the foreign land's culture, customs and expectations. He also boldly went to the king to interpret dreams that others couldn't and saved the lives of his friends. In response to the news that Jerusalem must lie desolate for 70 years, Daniel 9 records his prayer of intercession, one of his most well-known prayers. Verse 3 says, "So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with Him in prayer and petition…" In verses 5-14, Daniel acknowledges that God's punishment is deserved, and in verses 15-16, Daniel repents and asks for forgiveness. Verse 23 describes a messenger from God saying how precious Daniel is, that he is highly esteemed and heard. Where was Daniel's faith, boldness, and uncompromising focus found? How can we become a people who fast, believe and walk in boldness these days? I believe the answer is found in Daniel 6:10, “Three times a day, he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” He most likely prayed morning, noon and evening because that's exactly what King David did (Psalms 55:16-17). We also read of Peter praying three times per day; these times were even referred to as the "hours of prayer" in the New Testament (Acts 2:15, Acts 3:1 and Acts 10:9). In Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, Tyler Staton writes: “Have you ever wondered how the apostles were able to gather their scattered congregations for emergency prayer meetings in a huge city in a world before cell phones? The most likely explanation is that they were already gathering for prayer at set points throughout the day.” Daniel was a man of prayer with a disciplined prayer rhythm. This is not a prescriptive model of prayer but rather a description of what happens when we live in a place of a disciplined prayer rhythm. God worked in Darius' life, and he acknowledged the miraculous power of God. In verse 26, Darius wrote, “I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end. He rescues and saves his people; he performs miraculous signs and wonders in the heavens and earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” The word fear that King Darius used means more than being afraid; it means that everyone should be "amazed, surprised, astonished, filled with wonder, filled with reverence, full of worship" for God. Lord, thank you for offering us many models of prayer throughout scripture, and that Daniel shows us the rhythm of prayer that ultimately brought a decree to everyone throughout the kingdom. Lord, I pray that we would live amazed, surprised, astonished, and filled with wonder, reverence, and worship for you. Amen. Reflect and Respond Ask the Lord how He would like you to order your prayer rhythm. Write a prayer of commitment. Meditate “God said to him, ‘Do not fear, Daniel, for, from the first day that you set your heart to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words [prayers] were heard.'” (Daniel 10:12)
Must read: The Lord is My Courage by K.J. Ramsey Our lives belong to the Lord! Psalm 37:23 tells us He will direct our next steps and He even loves doing so. A current favorite read of Angela's is: "Praying like Monks, Living Like Fools." She is listening on audible if that is a great way for you to read. We have had Sharon Hodde Miller on the podcast before and here we are talking about her book again. It's a must read too! The title of the book is "The Cost of Control." You can also watch that episode with Sharon on our YouTube if you would like to do that. Do you follow us on all the socials? We would love to connect with you there! Facebook group Instagram TikTok Pinterest Remember, speak kind gracious words this week! We are meant to build one another up! Proverbs 16:24 is the verse we are built upon.
We have SO MUCH to catch up on, including what we are watching, what we are reading, and all the ways we are gearing up for a new year! On this episode we are looking back (we share our favorite Christmas surprises this year!) and looking foward (find out why we stopped making resolutions and what we do instead!). Do you choose a word for the year? We have our own opinions on that, plus some real talk about our daily time with the Lord and our best advice for igniting your prayer life! "We have to remind ourselves of the gospel every day becasue we forget the gospel every day." Martin Luther Good questions to ask yourself as we begin a new year: How will I be more alive? How can I be challenged? How can I grow? What have I learned about myself as a result of the last year? What am I proud of accomplishing in 2022? How were my "failures" actually growth opportunities? Romans 8:15 "This life is adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike 'what's next, Papa?'" The Message Romans 15:5 refers to "the God of endurance and encouragement" Order our favorite devotional "New Morning Mercies" by Paul Tripp We can have the mindset every day of looking forward! We have the God of endurance on our side! Hang in there with Him through it! Our new favorite book on prayer: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton - "an invitation to the wonder & mystery of prayer" Want to read the bible with us in 2023? Join our Bible Recap group here! Download Fran's prayer journal template here You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel! Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE connecting with you! Join our Facebook group • Follow us on Instagram • Follow us on TikTok • Follow us on Pinterest
Tyler Staton, Amber, and Sam discuss prayer as an invitation to intimacy, how prayer is to risk trusting someone who might let you down, and three Biblical prayers for when you're feeling dry and weary. Questions Discussed During Prayer As An Invitation to Intimacy: Share a little about how your journey with Jesus began? You share about the summer you spent walking around your middle school praying. Share a little of that journey with us and what kept you showing up day in and day out? As we dive into this conversation about prayer, I ask this with love for the body of Christ and humor. I have a friend who pastors and has found countless cringe worthy stories from opening the church to public prayer. What is one of the funniest/most awkward prayer stories you have? Page 5 of Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools you write, "Most of us get about knee deep in the Christian life, discover that the water feels fine and stop there. We never swim in the depths of the divine intimacy Jesus won for us." How would you describe some of what we're missing when we stay knee deep? You also write, "To pray is to risk trusting someone who might let you down. To pray is to get our hopes up. And we've learned to avoid that. So we avoid prayer." Dig into that a little for us. For the chronically religious, what guidance would you offer when prayer becomes a chore instead of a joy? ..... SHOW NOTES cont. Resources Mentioned: Book: Praying Like Monks: Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton Come be a part of the Grace Enough Gang Follow Grace Enough: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Become a Grace Enough supporter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Caleb talks with Tyler Staton about his book, Praying Like Monks, Living like fools and more.Links MentionedTyler StatonPraying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler StatonCaleb's newsletter
In our first interview episode, Wade talks to Jonathan Moynihan about the practice of discernment and how to know the difference between an opportunity and an assignment, how to prioritize your prayer life, why we need to set limits when it comes to our time on screens, and the 4 components of a meaningful Sabbath. Follow Jonathan Moynihan on Instagram - @jonathan.moynihan Get in touch with Jonathan at jonathanmoynihan.com Listen to Jonathan's podcast, The White Flag Download Wade's free ebook “7 Rhythms to Renew The Health Of Your Soul” Sign up for The Weekly Reset, Wade's weekly email filled with encouragement and practical applications of spiritual rhythms, at wadejoye.com. Follow Wade on Instagram - @wadejoye Leave a voice message for Wade at accessmore.com Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
In our first interview episode, Wade talks to Jonathan Moynihan about the practice of discernment and how to know the difference between an opportunity and an assignment, how to prioritize your prayer life, why we need to set limits when it comes to our time on screens, and the 4 components of a meaningful Sabbath. Follow Jonathan Moynihan on Instagram - @jonathan.moynihan Get in touch with Jonathan at jonathanmoynihan.com Listen to Jonathan's podcast, The White Flag Download Wade's free ebook “7 Rhythms to Renew The Health Of Your Soul” Sign up for The Weekly Reset, Wade's weekly email filled with encouragement and practical applications of spiritual rhythms, at wadejoye.com. Follow Wade on Instagram - @wadejoye Leave a voice message for Wade at accessmore.com Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
Maybe you're like us and often feel as if your prayers are hitting the ceiling. Maybe you struggle to even start praying at all. We know that God calls us to pray but why? If He's God and He's just going to do His will anyway, then why does praying even matter? In this week's episode, we wrestle through all these questions and how God's Word instructs us to respond. Prayer can be difficult for a host of reasons but the reward of prayer is life-changing in the way God uses it to transform our hearts and make us more like His Son. "Come to Me all who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let Me lead you, because I am gentle and lowly at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear and the burden I give you is light." (Matthew 11:28-29)Hosts: Sawyer Strickland & Blake OdgersSuggested Resources:Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler StatonA Praying Life by Paul E. MillerWhat if Jesus was serious about prayer? by Skye JethaniClick here to let us know what you think about today's episode and give us suggestions for future episodes. Click here to follow us on Instagram. Click here to check out our website.
'What if, until now, you've never really prayed. Not like Jesus designed it, anyway.' Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus' most audacious promises, and yet, most people - even most Bible-believing Christians - find prayer to be boring, obligatory, disappointing, confusing, or, most often, all of the above. If you've ever felt this way, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools is your invitation to trade your conceptions and misconceptions about prayer for prayer in its purest form: a vital, sustaining, powerful connection with God that is more real and alive than you could have ever imagined. In this audiobook, Tyler Staton - author, pastor, and national director of the 24/7 Prayer movement - addresses common roadblocks to prayer and gives you the confidence to come to God just as you are. Through biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and insights on historic Christian practices, Staton helps you... Express your doubts and disappointments about prayer Discover and practice multiple postures of prayer, including silence, persistence, confession, and more Understand and embrace the wonder and mystery of prayer in everyday life Realize that prayer is a powerful invitation to partner with God in the redemption of a fallen world And, ultimately, open or reopen the line of communication with your Creator and experience afresh his divine power on earth. Prayer is a journey, and this audiobook will help you transition your prayer life from a path littered with half-hearted requests to a treasured journey of ever-deepening, adventurous relationship with Jesus.
Today on the show we welcome Tyler Staton. Tyler is a pastor in Oregon and the author of the new book Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools. We're talking today about how you can enhance your prayer life personally, how you can pray for the team you serve and how your prayers can be a major factor in making Sunday happen. We think this interview will bless you. SHOW NOTES --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingsundayhappen/support
Adam sits down with author, Bridgetown Church pastor, & new friend Tyler Staton. In today's episode, you'll hear Tyler and Adam talk about prayer and connecting with God, how to make prayer a part of your everyday life and how to overcome challenges when it comes to talking with God. Tyler recently replaced well-known pastor John Mark Comer, so Adam and Tyler talk about that transition and what it's like to come after a powerhouse leader, and what his church is doing to reach people in Portland.Pre-order Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, here: amzn.to/3BqzN5v
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