Podcasts about praying

Watching Amazon Prime while the Iranians burn. Stuffing our mouths with cheesysugarbacon while the sky turns black over Tehran. Laughing without smiling. Laughing with full mouths and empty eyes while their water mixes with oil and blood. "Hoho this will hurt Trump in the midterms" the liberal chortles, masturbating furiously while ruined parents pull ruined schoolbags out of ruined schools. Frolicking on lawns with hamburgers in both fists doing patchouli tai chi in clothes made by slaves as black rain waters gardens of severed limbs and blown-out eyeballs. This is our culture. This is our religion. Praying to Pornhub while children scream, telling ourselves it will all be worth it when Iranian women can do OnlyFans to pay for boob jobs and butt lifts and go to Capitalist Heaven when they die. Jizzing Taco Bells and bail bonds firms all over the global south, our bellies full of the flesh of children, our veins full of plastic and our mouths full of Lexapro, dancing at the ballroom covered in blood and brains, gyrating to AI-generated music cranked up to maximum volume to hide the sounds of the explosions and the gasps of our dying souls. Oh I'm sorry, am I bumming you out? Have a hamburger and a Xanax. Everything's fine. This is all normal. Let's pick the bits of skull and teeth from our hair and go party. Reading by Tim Foley.

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B"H My heart is filled with gratitude right now. For the holy heroes serving in Tzahal, in the IDF, in the American army, and for their families who carry the weight of that service with them. Their courage and devotion protect lives and stand up for what is good in this world. In Judaism there is a concept called mesirat nefesh, the giving of the soul. When a person devotes themselves completely to what matters most, they touch the highest place of the neshama, a place beyond ego and beyond the self. So many people are living with that spirit right now. For the rest of us, our task is to serve with our own mesirat nefesh. To live our purpose with devotion, to pray, to support, and to strengthen the good in the world. Hashem oz le'amo yiten. Hashem should give His people strength. Hashem yevarech et amo bashalom. May Hashem bless His people with peace. Praying for shalom for Israel, for America, for the people of Iran, and for the entire world. #Peace #IDF #Israel #Iran #USA To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

How are social media platforms shaping women's beliefs about identity, faith, and the good life? Mary Van Weelden joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to examine influential online trends and compare their messages with the gospel. PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

God's Giving You A New Beginning—GET READY TO STEP INTO IT | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start The Day SUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast! For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit: https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org © Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

A prayer asking God to treat his people differently than those who are not his own.

Praying to Your Father (Matthew 6:9-10)Four Aspects of How We Ought to PrayI. RelationalII. God-Centered III. Kingdom-MindedIV. Future-Looking“If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God's child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all. For everything that Christ taught, everything that makes the New Testament new, and better than the Old, everything that is distinctively Christian as opposed to merely Jewish, is summed up in the knowledge of the Fatherhood of God. ‘Father' is the Christian name for God” (J. I. Packer).

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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Dan 6:25  Then Darius the king wrote to all the peoples, nations, and men of every language who were living in all the land: "May your peace abound! Dan 6:26  "I make a decree that in all the dominion of my kingdom men are to fear and tremble before the God of Daniel; For He is the living God and enduring forever, And His kingdom is one which will not be destroyed, And His dominion will be forever. 

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Guard Your Heart And Walk In Victory—DON'T LET THE ENEMY WIN | Blessed Morning Prayer For Today SUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast! For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit: https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org © Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

358 – FREEDOM FRIDAYHow does it feel when you make spiritual progress in your life? It's pretty exciting isn't it? You feel like you've finally had a victory over the guilt and sins of the past, or a challenge you've been facing.But then sometimes, right on the heels of that spiritual progress, you fall back into the old patterns of thinking and acting.How do you hold onto your spiritual progress?In this episode, we talk about:Share your spiritual progress with a trusted friendDon't share it with everyone you knowLet your spiritual progress settle first in your own heart before you shareIf you don't have a person to share with, write your spiritual progress in a journal as if you were sharing with a friendKeep a journal of your spiritual journey even if you do share with a friendGo back and review what you wrote in your journal from time to timeThe more you focus on your spiritual progress and let it solidify in your life, you'll find freedom from the sin and guilt from the past. AND you find the freedom to be who God made you to be.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript of this episode, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/358Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

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This week, Felder calls us from Chicago while Abram fills in for Java, which means Felder can tell him (and you) fun facts about praying mantises, mosquito hawks, and explain what an azalea actually looks like. Let's Get Dirty!Email Felder anytime at FelderRushing.Blog and listen Friday and Saturday mornings at 9 to The Gestalt Gardener on MPB Think Radio. In the meantime, in Felder's words, "get out and get dirty."If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Pastor Raef looks at the recent joint efforts by the USA and Israel to end the Islamic Republic of Iran. After briefly discussing a variety of opinions held by folks across the political landscape, we then move to one topic that very few are discussing, the state of the persecuted church in Iran. This factor should cause us to pray fervently for the future of Iran, to pray for an Iran where the gospel can flow freely, where Christians are not persecuted, and where God's glory is put on display!Resourceshttps://ishr.org/iran-shocking-statistics-of-christian-persecution-latest-individual-fates/https://persecution.org/2025/04/09/the-brutal-persecution-of-iranian-christians-is-growing/https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/441219-IRAN-2022-INTERNATIONAL-RELIGIOUS-FREEDOM-REPORT.pdfhttps://www.newsmax.com/draft-stories/donald-trump-iran-surrender/2026/03/06/id/1248565/https://www.namb.net/apologetics/resource/historical-muhammad-the-good-bad-downright-ugly/

Praying with a deep desire for the good of those for whom I pray

One of the most common accusations against Christians is that they're "hypocrites". While this accusation is often not justified, sometimes it is. Today we will look at 1st Samuel 2, which is a study in contrasts. We'll see the contrasts between a godly woman, hypocritical leaders, and a godly young man. Join us for another practical study in God's Word. DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    In our study, yesterday, of 1st Samuel 1, what did Hannah pray? What did she do with Samuel when the Lord answered her prayer? 2.    Verses 1 to 11 contains one of the longest prayers from a woman in the entire Bible. It's a beautiful prayer. As you read over this prayer, how does Hannah's prayer life and the content of her prayers compare to yours? 3.    In verse 1, what is Hannah's view of the Lord? Why does she exalt Him? 4.    In verses 2 - 4, what does Hannah exult about the Lord? 5.    What are the doctrines of God that Hannah praises God for in verses 6 to 10? Are there places where you can you follow her example and bring rich doctrine into your prayers? Which ones? Are any of these doctrines difficult for you to even pray? If so, why?  6.    In a bit of spiritual whiplash, now we look at the example of Eli's sons Hophni and Phinehas. How are they described in verse 12? How do their actions in this chapter confirm this description of them? 7.    What would they do in verses 13 to 16? How is this a violation of the sacredness that was necessary for the sacrifices in the book of Leviticus? 8.    What is the Lord's view of their actions in verse 17? 9.    How did they respond to Eli's admonishments in verses 22 - 25? How should they have responded to him?  10.    In verse 29, what did the Lord say to Eli about his own values when it comes to things of the Lord? How is it possible to put our children before the Lord today? How can we guard against this possibility? 11.    How would you describe this hypocrisy of Eli and his sons? What were its roots? How should it have been rooted out? 12.    What was the Lord's judgment upon them in verses 31 to 34?  13.    In verse 35, who will God raise up instead? In verses 18 and 26, how was Samuel different from these men? 14.    This chapter gives us a powerful example of contrasts. What were the contrasts between Hannah and Eli's sons and Samuel? As you think about your own life, is there any area of hypocrisy that needs to be rooted out? Are there any steps you can take to be more like Hannah and Samuel? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

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What happens when someone who once professed faith in Christ later renounces it and calls themselves an atheist?In this episode of Ask Dr. E, Michael Easley answers one of the most difficult questions Christians face: Can you lose your salvation?Dr. Easley walks through key passages like Ephesians 1:13, John 3:16, John 10:27–28, and Romans 8 to explain the doctrine of eternal security. He also addresses the theological divide influenced by Jacob Arminius and how different Christian traditions understand perseverance.If you're praying for someone who has walked away from the faith, this conversation will ground you in Scripture and give you practical clarity.Salvation rests on Christ's finished work — not our fluctuating faithfulness.Chapters00:00 – The Question: What If Someone Walks Away?01:45 – Sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13)03:05 – “No One Can Snatch Them” (John 10)04:30 – Can You Remove Yourself from God's Hand?05:20 – Romans 8 and the Golden Chain of Salvation06:45 – Apathy, Sin, or Never Truly Saved?08:00 – What Should We Do for a Prodigal Friend?09:00 – Pray Boldly and Speak TruthKey Topics Discussed-Eternal security vs. losing salvation-The sealing of the Holy Spirit-Once saved, always saved — what it really means-Arminian vs. Reformed perspectives-The “golden chain” of salvation in Romans 8-How to respond when someone renounces their faith-Praying for prodigalsFind more episodes of Ask Dr. E here.If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

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A lack of praying can get you in trouble. 

Listen to this week's message about how to pray and what prayer is in relation to our imagination.

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What does it really mean to pray for someone who is suffering or nearing the end of life? The Church reminds us that prayer is never powerless.  Role models of faith, like St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila, also emphasized the dignity of those who suffer and the value of powerful accompaniment, which St. Louis Guanella referred to as a "great crusade of prayer." In this journey: Explore this powerful practice with the Pastoral Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph Learn why and how our prayers can truly make a difference for the suffering and the dying Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. Jewel for the Journey: "Pray as much as you can for the dying." - St. Faustina Kowalska Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started.

03-03-26 Tues PM “Somebody's Praying for You” Bishop Johnny Godair 1 Samuel 12:20-25You can contact us at https://fpcdurham.org

How much do Catholics and Protestants actually agree about what is considered to be the "word of God"? Reformed pastor Adriel Sanchez responds to  @TheCounselofTrent  and his video "The Protestant 'Word of God' Fallacy." PARTNER WITH US - https://solamedia.org/partner/?sc=AS2502V When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

God Will Refresh Your Soul When You're Weary—DON'T GIVE UP | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start The DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com   SUPPORT THE MINISTRY: (We are listener-supported)https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTube (1M+ SUBSCRIBERS)X / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! How do you defend yourself when the people you trusted most become the very ones seeking your downfall? Where do you turn when you need more than just a temporary helper, but a true advocate to stand beside you in the courtroom of life? In this devotional on Psalm 54, we walk through David's desperate prayer for defense—a Maskil written after being completely sold out by his own kindred, the Ziphites. We shift our focus from the sting of betrayal to the profound, ancient legal language of God as the "sustainer of our souls." We explore what it means for the Almighty to step into the role of our legal Defender, uncovering the beautiful thread that connects David's protector to Jesus's promise of the Holy Spirit. We move past surface-level comforts to the deeper truth: that God didn't just send an angel to assist you; He sent the Paraclete—another of the exact same kind—to live within you and plead your case before the Father. Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of spiritual recalibration. If you are feeling accused, overwhelmed by opposition, or simply need a reminder of who is standing at your right hand, this episode offers a powerful shift in perspective. Come ready to embrace your Intercessor, wield the secret weapon of praise, and declare the unshakeable victory of your Advocate before the battle is even over. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've ever wondered how to declutter a garage, organize a junk room, or start decluttering when you feel overwhelmed, you're not alone. These are some of the spaces in our homes that quietly collect things for years. In this episode, I'm answering three honest questions from our community about garage clutter, “just in case” items, and the decision paralysis that keeps rooms stuck for years. We talk about why large decluttering projects feel overwhelming, how decision fatigue and scarcity thinking can keep us holding onto things longer than we need to, and why certain spaces feel so hard to face once they've been avoided for a long time. But we also look at this through a faith lens. Sometimes what keeps us stuck isn't just the stuff—it's fear of the future, uncertainty about letting go, or feeling overwhelmed by the weight of unfinished decisions. Scripture reminds us that God is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33) and that faithfulness often begins in small things. If you've been wanting to declutter your garage, organize a junk room, or tackle the catch-all room in your home, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening underneath the clutter—and why starting small matters more than waiting for the perfect moment. Next week on the podcast, I'm also revisiting the five simple resets from Real Life Decluttering Week, walking through them one day at a time so you can follow along and begin clearing the spaces in your home that have been sitting the longest. Praying over your next steps sister.

Praying with Jesus series John 11:32-44

Welcome to Cultivating Second Chair Leaders Lenten podcast series. During this busy season we invite you to spend a few minutes in Sabbath rest as we hear from KINDLE associates about the practice of Pray Unceasingly. Each week, we'll learn from the prayer life of Jesus and the habits He modeled—so that, as second-chair ministry leaders, we can grow in obedience, refocus our hearts on Christ, and live more Christ-like lives. Today's devotion comes from Ryan Howard. We invite you to pause, reflect and be present as we journey together throughout this Lenten Season.    Check out all the devotions on KINDLE's Youtube Channel.Connect with us! Instagram: @emilyphoenix or @kindle_social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KINDLEServantLeaders If you have a question to ask or story to share about one of this season's topics, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to emily.phoenix@kindleservantsleaders.org and we will share it along the way! Download episode discussion guides at: https://www.kindleservantleaders.org/podcast/

When God Answers #RTTBROS #Nightlight "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." — John 15:7You know, I think one of the most honest struggles in the Christian life is prayer that feels like it's just bouncing off the ceiling. We pray, and then we wait, and then we wonder. Did anybody hear that? Is anybody home?I ran across something from the life of a man named Dr. Burns Thomson, a Scottish physician and missionary who lived in the 1800s. When he was a young student, he and a close friend made an agreement to pray together for specific things, very specific things. And here's what his friend wrote about it later: the answers came so quickly and so clearly that there was simply no room left to doubt that God had heard them. Once the answer came the same day. Another time, the answer came while they were still praying.Now I don't know about you, but that kind of prayer life sounds like something from another world. Most of us would settle for an answer sometime this decade. So what was their secret?F.B. Meyer, that wonderful old devotional writer, put his finger on it. He said prevailing prayer, the kind that actually moves things, has some marks on it worth paying attention to.First, it has to be aimed at God's glory, not just our comfort. We have to ask honestly, "Would this bring honor to God, or am I just trying to get out of a tight spot?" That's a question that'll clean up your prayer list in a hurry.Second, it has to be prayed in Christ's name, and Meyer makes the point that this isn't just a phrase you tack on at the end like a period. Praying in Jesus' name means praying the way Jesus would pray, with His heart, His priorities, His spirit running through every word.And third, here's the one that really gets me, we have to be abiding. Jesus said it right there in John 15:7. "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you." The answered prayer flows out of the abiding relationship. You can't separate the two. A branch that's connected to the vine doesn't have to beg for sap, it just comes. When we stay close to Jesus, when His Word is actually living in us and not just sitting on the shelf, our desires start lining up with His desires, and suddenly we're asking for things He already wants to give.I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one, but I've lived long enough to know the difference between praying from a distance and praying from a place of closeness with God. The prayers that get answered are almost always the ones that come out of that abiding place.So maybe the question today isn't "why isn't God answering my prayers?" Maybe the better question is, "How's my abiding?"Let's pray: Father, draw us close. Let Your words live in us, not just sit near us. We want the kind of prayer life where heaven moves and answers come. We seek Your face, show us Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Prayer #Faith #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #BiblicalWisdom #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out. https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Greg considers silent prayer.  Episode 1323 Greg's new book: Inspired Imperfection Dan's new book: Confident Humility Send Questions To: Dan: @thatdankentTwitter: @reKnewOrg Facebook: ReKnew Email: askgregboyd@gmail.com Links: Greg's book:"Crucifixion of the Warrior God" Website: ReKnew.org  

357 – How do you explain God's wrath in the Bible?Have you ever read some of those passages in the Old Testament where the text basically says God told the Children of Israel to kill all the inhabitants of Canaan, or other enemies, including the women and children, even babies?But in the New Testament, Jesus brings a very different perspective to dealing with your enemies. Instead of killing them, or praying for God to kill them, Jesus says to love and bless your enemies.What's going on here? How can you reconcile the way God is described in the Old Testament with the way He's described in the New Testament?In this week's episode:The dichotomy between the Old and New Testaments view of GodYour concept of God will affect the way you deal with the idea of God's wrathThe Old Testament condones and encourages killing your enemiesJesus commands us to love our enemies Does God change His ways or did Jesus change the way see God?If you want to be more like Jesus, then you need to look at the Old Testament through the lens of Christ to have a clear idea of who God is and how He destroys evil.∞∞∞∞∞∞∞SHOW NOTES: For a full transcript of this episode and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/357Previous episode mentioned: Episode 197: Quit Looking at God Through a Wall of Glass BricksText me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

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Featuring: Steve Macchia, Suz Skinner, Matt Scott "God's invitation is always the same: come close, draw near, follow Me." - Steve Macchia What does it mean to truly receive God's invitation? In this episode of The Discerning Leader Podcast, Steve Machia, Sue Skinner, and Matt Scott explore a powerful grouping of parables from the book Praying the Parables of Jesus—each echoing a single, compelling word: come. Through reflections on the wedding banquet (Matthew 22), the ten virgins, and the vineyard stories, the conversation turns toward the condition of our hearts. Why do we hesitate at the King's invitation? Why do we find distractions, excuses, divided loyalties? And what might it look like to live with oil in our lamps—alert, expectant, and ready? To sign up for the Lenten Prayer Experience, visit www.leadershiptransformations.org/lent2026 Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.  

Pleading the blood

Praying with Jesus Series Theme Verse: Luke 9:28-29

Praying with Jesus series Luke 11:9-13

The great commission of God - to make disciples of all people - calls for active participation among all who follow Jesus. We are either Going, Supporting & Sending, or Praying, and most likely all 3 at some point in our lives.

Are you having a Lenty Lent? It may feel like your failing or things are going wrong, but maybe you are right where the Lord wants you. Its just a bit of pain from the composting process of our souls.  Lent is not a gloomy interruption of life. It is the Church handing us winter on purpose.   In the garden, winter strips everything down. The bright flowers are gone. The branches look skeletal. You walk outside and think, Nothing is happening here.   But beneath the surface, roots are deepening. The soil is being replenished. Worms are turning what fell and died into nourishment. What looks like stillness is actually preparation.   Lent does the same.   It takes away the noise. It asks us to fast. To sit in silence. To feel our hunger instead of numbing it. To look honestly at what needs pruning in our lives. And at first it feels like a loss. Like grey skies feel to me today. Like not being able to see more than a few feet in front of you.   But Lent is not about deprivation for its own sake. It is about increasing capacity. Uniting ourselves to Christ in his passion. Praying in the garden of Gethsemane. Facing Calvery.    When you prune a plant, you cut away what once looked fruitful. You remove even good branches so that better fruit can grow. That is uncomfortable. It feels like diminishment. But the gardener is thinking ahead to spring.   And the compost pile is not a symbol of failure. It is where the old life breaks down so it can become nourishment for new life. In the spiritual life, our disappointments, our faliures, our surrendered dreams, even our grief, none of it is wasted. Given to God, it becomes rich soil.   Lent is when we allow that decomposition to happen.    We stop clinging. We let attachments die. We allow deeper parts of the heart to awaken. The grey days reveal what the bright days sometimes hide. They show us how much we depend on consolation instead of God Himself.   And then Easter comes.   Not as a surprise, but as fulfillment. The buds that appear are not random. They are the result of hidden work. The joy feels fuller because we remember the winter. The Alleluia sounds louder because we walked through the silence.   Spring does not erase Lent. It proves it was necessary.   I'm trying to die to myself and give God my fiat. This Lent I'm also saying "I am the handmade of the Lord, be it done unto me according to your word". I'm surrendering myself to the hands of the Gardener.   And I pray for patience while the compost of my soul continues decomposing, I remind myself  that growth cannot be rushed. His ways are not my ways. But I trust and surrender.    The Gardener knows when to prune. He knows when to wait. He knows when to bring the sun.   And even when you can only see three feet in front of you, the roots are going deeper than you realize.

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Father Casey Jones is a priest of the Diocese of Venice, Florida. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and school in Naples, Florida. In Today's Show: Advice for a protestant feeling the pull of the Catholic church. Was the person who died on the cross next to Jesus the same person who helped Jesus when he was born Is praying an equal act to physically helping people? How do indulgences work? How can we enjoy Heaven if some of our relatives may be in Hell? What should be done if you see someone take the Eucharist without consuming it? ​​Is it foolish to feel that your personal prayers are trivial to God with all the chaos going on? Can the Rosicrucians be disproven? Who is "The Angel of the Lord"? Are there any circumstances where we would want to pray to a specific member of the Trinity over God the Father? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Friends, I know today's episode is a little longer but I sense there are believers who feel discouraged in ministry. Praying for you today that you'll fill back up in the gentle whisper. God, meet me in my discouragement and fill me back up.Keywords: Earthquake; discouragement; wind; comfort; filled; whisper.Scripture: 1 Kings 9:11-13