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They've Left the Church-Don't Stop Praying by Fr. Michael Denk

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Why does prayer sometimes feel powerless—like it's bouncing off the ceiling? In today's episode of The Kirk Cameron Show, Kirk reveals a life-changing truth: prayer becomes powerful when prayer becomes worship. Discover the 7 ways prayer transforms your heart, strengthens your faith, and shifts your focus from anxiety to adoration. Plus, Kirk dives into Psalm 77, answers your mailbag questions, and helps you build a prayer life rooted in God's glory, not your wish list. If you're longing for deeper, more meaningful prayer, this episode will guide you back to the heart of worship. To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #PrayerLife #ChristianPrayer #Worship #PowerOfPrayer #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #MorningDevotional #PrayerWarrior #JesusChrist #ChristianEncouragement #Psalm77 #ChristianPodcast #FaithFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Some things take time.   “O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand.” - Daniel 9:22 (NKJV)

When our Lord posed the haunting question, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”, He did not pose it as a riddle, nor merely as prophecy, but as a mirror held before our hearts. It is not faith in the abstract He seeks, as if counting theological knowledge or measuring church attendance, but the kind of faith that breathes, wrestles, and walks with God when the world goes dim.It is easy enough, is it not, to believe in the light when all is bright? A child believes the sun will rise, not because he's studied astronomy, but because it always has. But the Christian faith is tested not by the sunrise but by the silence of midnight. Will we still believe when the world mocks, when prayers go unanswered, when suffering strikes without explanation?Faith is not merely assent to a creed. Fallen angels do that, and tremble. No, the faith Christ longs to find is that defiant trust—a love-soaked loyalty—that looks full in the face of suffering and still whispers, “Jesus, I trust in you.” It is the faith of Abraham climbing Mount Moriah, of Daniel kneeling before open windows, of the Virgin Mary keeping all these things in her heart.We must not mistake familiarity for faith. There are many who have grown up going to Mass each Sunday whose hearts remain untouched by the burning presence of God.So, the question returns, echoing across centuries: Will He find faith?Let us not imagine that He is asking whether we have tidy answers or triumphant ministries. He is asking whether He will find hearts—wounded perhaps, weary certainly—but still turned toward Him. Will He find men and women who have not bowed to the golden idols of ease and spectacle, who have not traded the scandal of the cross for the applause of the world?If He finds even a mustard seed of such faith, it will be enough. For faith, in the end, is not the achievement of the strong but the desperate clinging of the weak to the One who is strong. And perhaps it is precisely in our clinging, trembling and uncertain though it may be, that Christ sees the echo of His own steadfastness in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yes, He asked the question. But it is we who must answer it with our lives. And when He comes, oh glorious terror, oh splendid hope, may He find us not with explanations, but with open hands, lifted eyes, and hearts still burning. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

Don't Stop Praying Until Heaven Breaks Through! Part #3 of Series: Breakout Prayers – Unlocking Your Highest Calling October 11 - 12, 2025 - Pastor Kerry Shook Scriptures: Luke 8:43-48, Luke 18:1-8 Topics: Life, Prayer, Calling

Sunday, October 12, 2025Don't Stop Praying… I had a conversation with someone the other day.  They have been dealing with the same issue for a quite a while and unless a miracle happens it is unlikely that things will change.  But, they said something that I just could not let go of.  They have been praying about this issue for a long time.  They said “maybe I should just quit praying about it”.No, no, no, don't ever stop praying. 

Have you quit praying? Think about the last week: What happened when you saw that last horrible news article, or video on SM, or had someone at work tell you about another heart-rending tragedy. What did you do? If you're anything like me, you didn't pray. You might've shrugged, or cried a little, or made a snarky remark (also more like me than the other two)--but if you're like me, you didn't pray. Our lack of prayer shows we are forgetting just who it is we serve. We serve a God who is:A good fatherCreator God of everythingCalling us to kingdom workWe pray to see His will be done and His kingdom come. Let us not give up in doing what is good, but instead to pray without ceasing, even if it means we pray about our lack of desire to pray.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4pS7m8R 

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Don't Stop Praying For America

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, we revisit a show where James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss the times when God leads us to move on from a certain thing on our hearts in prayer. Scripture backs it all up. 

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This week, Pastor Will leads us through Luke 11:1-13. In this text, Jesus offers his disciples and us a model for prayer with The Lord's Prayer. Jesus also shares a parable about persistence and reminds us, "Don't stop praying!Scripture references: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 85; and Luke 11:1-13“GIVE US CLEAN HANDS” -- CCLI Song # 2060208  |  Charlie Hall  |  © 2000 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMGPublishing)  |  worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by CapitolCMG Publishing)  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867“DON'T STOP PRAYING” -- CCLI Song # 7230630  |  JeffPardo | Matthew West © BrentHood Music; Meaux Mercy; My Story Your Glory Music  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com“I JUST WANT TO KNOW” -- Words and music by Chuck Barbour  |  All Rights Reserved  | Copyright CBarbour-music PAu2-948-969"GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. --International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

King David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, penned Psalm 28 in a moment of desperate need, crying out to the Lord, his Rock.

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website, called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose three testimonies from the Healing Category. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray that when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation, too. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your situation, He can help. I hope you enjoy these testimonies.Christine and Darrell Thank you for your prayers for my bestie, June, who had a four-hour brain surgery on Monday in Omaha, NE. She had no side effects. She came home Thursday afternoon. She has 100 stitches in her head and 20 staples. She is almost 80 years old.The doctors were floored by her fast recovery. I'm not! I thank God so much for popwe and all who prayed for her! She told me she cries often with her thanks to God for all He did for her and is in such gratitude for all who prayed for her. She has such appreciation for all who have shown love, caring, and concern for her.I saw her yesterday, and you would never know she had surgery unless you saw the back of her head. God is still in the miracle business. As Matthew says in his song, Don't Stop Praying, “Mountains move with just a little faith.”We just thank God for giving Juney back to us and for popwe praying!God bless you! My name is Caleb, and I wanted to share my story of healing. In 2017, I had some tests done after I had developed symptoms of lightheadedness, extremely painful headaches and a few other symptoms. One of the tests was a brain scan, where they found an anomaly. My parents and I were kept mostly in the dark with the whole situation. We only found out how serious it was when they rang us and asked for us to send the scans to one of the big hospitals in Sydney, Australia.A few weeks passed with back and forth phone calls and doctors appointments, when we found out what it was. It was a tumor, which the doctors couldn't work out if it was cancer or an abnormal growth of cells. The doctors said that surgery was an option due to the tumor possibly being cancerous. They declared the date for my operation was the 13th of December, 2017. I was 13 at the time, and scared, as I knew the risks and how quickly things could go wrong. While family, friends, and strangers prayed for me and healing, I couldn't work out why God was putting me through this.A week or two before the surgery, my mum had a fight with my nan (her mum), after my nan accused her of having no faith or trust in God. Mum did trust in God and had faith, but she was looking at the other possibility of losing me. I remember turning to mum after my nan left and said ” Yes, we must trust in God for healing, but we also must remember to account for the possibility of me not coming out of the surgery”. I know it's a bit of a grim thought, but I wanted to comfort my mum, just in case.The surgery came and went. I woke up a bit groggy the first day, but by the second, I wanted to get up and run around, go outside and try new things. But the tubes and cables attached to me stopped me. My parents bought me a Lego Technic set to build while I recovered, which was meant to last more than a day, if I rested (which I did not, despite multiple nurses and doctors asking me to). When the day finally came when the results of the tumor came back, we were relieved that it wasn't cancer. The same day the doctor came for the results, he also checked the stitching on where they operated and was astonished to find it had healed faster than he had ever seen. We were given the all clear to go home a few days later.Later that year, I developed symptoms of migraines and epilepsy, which were confirmed. It was hard with new restrictions on what I was allowed to do. I was banned from getting a license to drive, I was banned from rifle shooting with my Grandfather and wasn't to be left alone. I became very depressed, I became angry with God and blamed Him for my misfortune. I turned from God. To be honest, I believe that was the worst thing I did. My life became even darker without His light to guide me. Eventually I had thoughts of ending my own life. I went to see a counselor, but it didn't make a difference.One morning I woke up, in the middle of the first COVID lockdown, extremely depressed and went to attempt to end my life, when something stopped me. It felt like a presence, and like a voice telling me to stop. I felt like I could see again and I realized what I nearly did. I eventually worked through it, opening up more to my family about how I felt. I now pray to God, read the Bible and watch movies about God's miracles. More healing from God came after developing a relationship with Him. I was cleared to drive, and am able to help others in ways I wouldn't have, especially without this experience. During my depression, God showed me a way to create with my hands. He gave me the skills of woodworking. Every time I work with wood, I feel God giving me the wisdom and strength to help create something amazing. I have learnt a few lessons from my past- the biggest is taking one day at a time and trusting God. And I thank God for leading me to music when I needed it the most, especially Matthew West's music and Casting Crowns. Thank you for the music.Savannah: This story isn't about me, but my brother. It was August of 2020 when he was admitted to the hospital with COVID. We were told right from the beginning that it didn't look good. What followed was a long battle for his life. He needed a form of life support that had extremely limited availability. He needed so much blood. His wife and children couldn't come to see him. At one point, his heart stopped for 8.5 minutes. The only thing we could do was pray. It was nearly spring when he finally went home to his family. He's alive, and nobody can deny that a miracle has taken place. We prayed without ceasing, and God has answered our prayers.Thank you all for sharing your stories with us! It is not always easy to be vulnerable and share your story, and yet when you do, it helps so many other people. May God bless you and keep you and your loved ones healthy. www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

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If You're Praying Like This, STOP! (It's Witchcraft)For more information visit Pastorvlad.orgChapters0:00 - Intro0:20 - 1. STOP Treating Prayer Like Magic1:37 - 2. STOP Using People as Mediators Instead of Jesus3:05 - 3. STOP Trying to Manipulate Outcomes4:31 - 4. STOP Praying for Revenge or Harm5:45 - 5. STOP Seeking Spirits & Signs Over Scripture7:38 - 6. STOP Trusting in Spiritual Objects & Talismans10:30 - 7. STOP Praying for Wealth Without God's Kingdom12:13 - Outro

How vital is prayer for the Christian life? Most Christians know it’s indispensable, yet would also agree they have room to grow.

Due to copyright laws the song mentioned by Paula during her message will not be played during this recording. The song is: Don't Stop Praying by Matthew West if you would like to listen to it at another time.  Thank you!

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I'll never give up the authority God has placed in my mouth. Decreeing, declaring, and praying over the smallest to the biggest issues in the world - my personal life or for a stranger with the understanding God hears me. He's mindful of each of us and is working behind the scenes to perform what we've asked in prayer as long as it's according to His will it be done. God gave us authority - below are scriptures for you to read that explains in greater detail what authority God gave us. Genesis 1:26-29Proverbs 18:20-21

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James 5:13-20 Don't Stop Praying Pt. 5 by Upcountry Calvary

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Today's witnesses are from Matthew West's website called popwe.org. If you don't know who Matthew West is, he is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller. This website is for the non-profit that he has with his father, a pastor. Matthew and his father encourage people to share their stories. They have various categories of stories. Today, I chose three testimonies from the Broken Chapter Category. We all have times in our lives when things don't go as we thought they would. I think we have all had tragedy strike in one way or another. Some are worse than others but I don't think anyone has had a tragedy-free life. The witnesses today are no different. They have had some truly terrible things happen and yet they are able to testify to how God was with them through it. Often, we can hear our own story in someone else's story. When we listen to others tell their story, it helps us see that we are not alone. When we hear how God worked in their situation, it gives us hope that He will work in ours, too! I pray when you hear these testimonies, you get the faith and hope to believe that miracles can happen in your situation also. I pray you know that God is there with you, and if you invite Him into your situation, He can help.April: I was saved when I was 10 years old. There have been times in my life when I was walking closer to Jesus and times when I have drifted from Him.I've done a lot of things in my life that I'm ashamed of and I have a lot of regrets. I've felt that God has punished me for my sins, especially on the night of September 24, 2021.My oldest son Cole was killed by a drunk driver. Nothing “bad” ever happened to my family and this was totally unexpected. My husband and I were doing everything “right”, raising our kids in church and feeling like we were leading them in the way they should go.When Cole was killed, it was and is still the worst pain I've ever experienced. I felt it was my fault. I felt God was punishing me for all the shameful things I've done. I still struggle with this.I know Cole is with Jesus because God shows me and tells me all the time that Cole is with Him. He does this in many different ways. I've learned to be looking for Him and listening to His voice, because if I don't I start to believe the lies of the enemy.I know that what happened to Cole isn't my fault because Jesus took my punishment for me when He died on the cross. I've asked God so many times “why did you let this happen? “Why did it have to be my Cole?” “Why not me?” Well, the answer is that as Christians, we're not called to understand why. We're called to trust. I choose this every day.My faith has grown stronger since Cole went to Heaven. I have more joy in my heart than I had before. I know that sounds weird and I do wish that my Cole was still here with me, but I know that given the choice to come back here, Cole would say “no.” It gives me joy knowing that Cole is with Jesus and that one day I will be there too.I am working on forgiveness, forgiveness for the man who killed Cole. I don't want to live in a cage of anger, so I have to choose forgiveness. It hasn't been asked of me by this man, but it has been required of me by God. “Father forgives them, for they know not what they do.” Please pray for me to forgive as my Father forgives me.Many times, when I'm driving down the road I will be crying and feeling sorry for myself and then “Don't Stop Praying “will come on the radio. This is not a coincidence; it's God telling me to keep trusting in Him and to continue to bring everything to Him and lay it at His feet. He goes before me. If He is for me, who can be against me?Thank you, Matthew, for being obedient to what the Lord calls you to do. Your songs are reaching many people for Jesus and giving Him all the glory. Robin: My entire life is one broken mess after another. I grew up abused and broken and then I married someone who left me even more broken. I have struggled with depression and anxiety and often thought that the world would be better off without me. And so would my kids. I never wanted them to walk away even a little broken; if I was not there, I couldn't hurt them. I was on the edge and ready to break and I just stopped and gave in. For years people tried to lead me to God and all his promises and I would not, could not believe them, no one had ever kept a promise before and God doesn't have time for this broken-down sinner. I looked at my aunt and sister-in-law and saw the peace and love I longed for. So I gave in. I listened. I prayed for really the first meaningful way. Then I understood. I am not broken, just cracked but I was still whole. I picked myself up and God led the way to my next chapter. I am still cracked and I always will be, but now I know I will not fall apart. Wendy: When I was 17 yrs old, I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life so I took a year off from college to volunteer while I figured it out. I found a mission organization out of San Diego called Amor Ministries that takes youth groups into Tijuana, Mexico to build homes for families there. I found what I wanted to do for life there!! It's my favorite thing to do. I volunteered for years. Even when I went back to college, I took time off to go every year. After I got married, my husband came with me a couple of years, but we were broke and he only got a week's vacation each year, so I had to stop for a few years. It was heartbreaking for me to not go to help during their busiest seasons. Then after I had our second girl, I had a disc in my back burst and it was pinching a nerve to my left leg, so I was losing the ability to lift my foot. I thank God to this day for the spinal surgeon that was able to remove the disc from my spinal canal. Those years after the surgery were depressing as the pain wore on and I was sure I would never get to go back to Mexico again. BUT God!! When my girls were 2 and 3 yrs old I was finally able to start going back to volunteer again. My husband and parents took care of the kids every year so that I have never missed a year again except for when Covid closed the borders. This last year I was honored by the organization and given a staff shirt for all my years of volunteering. I started taking both my girls with me to volunteer about 8 yrs ago as well. I leave in March for my 30th year volunteering! Your song “Do Something” is my anthem for life.Thank you all for sharing your testimonies. When we share how God is working in our lives it helps others. It is not easy to be vulnerable and share about a time when things were so hard. We appreciate you opening up and sharing you struggles. 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James 5:13-20 Don't Stop Praying Pt.1 by Upcountry Calvary

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Guest: Matthew WestAlbum: Don't Stop PrayingInterview Location: 2025 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in DallasWebsite: matthewwest.com

Guest: Matthew WestAlbum: Don't Stop PrayingInterview Location: 2025 National Religious Broadcasters Convention in DallasWebsite: matthewwest.com

Special Guest: Pastor Landon Macdonald

Ever feel like your prayers don't matter? James reminds us that they do—big time. Whether you're suffering, celebrating, or struggling, prayer unleashes God's extraordinary power. Just think: if an ordinary man like Elijah could pray and the skies obeyed, imagine what God could do through your prayers. Welcome to the Daily. We go through the bible verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter, every single day. Our text today is James 5:13-18. Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit. — James 5:13-18 In a quick study of this text, you will see: The suffering are called to pray. The cheerful are called to praise. The sick are called to seek leaders to pray for them. The sinful are called to confess and be prayed for to be healed. And then you will also see pray or prayer is mentioned seven times: "Let him pray." (v. 13) "Let them pray over him." (v. 14) "The prayer of faith will save the one who is sick." (v. 15) "Pray for one another." (v. 16) "The prayer of a righteous person has great power." (v. 16) "He prayed fervently that it might not rain." (v. 17) "Then he prayed again." (v. 18) Seven times, James emphasizes it in these six verses, weaving it into every situation of life. Whether you're suffering, celebrating, sick, or struggling with sin, the response is consistent: prayer connects you to the One who holds the power to heal, restore, and provide. But James isn't simply urging prayer as a ritual; he's highlighting its transformational power. Prayer aligns the human heart with God's will. Notice how James references Elijah, reminding us that this prophet, though an extraordinary figure, was a man "with a nature like ours." His fervent prayers stopped and started rain! The key wasn't Elijah's superhuman nature but his reliance on a supernatural God. Thus, we should see prayer not as a passive act but as a dynamic engagement with God's power. The takeaway is simple but profound: pray like it matters. In suffering, let prayer be your first recourse, not your last resort. When joyful, let prayer overflow as praise, expressing your gratitude to God. If you're sick or struggling with sin, don't go it alone—invite others into your situation. The act of confessing and praying together builds spiritual unity and fosters healing. James reminds us that prayer isn't limited by human weakness; it's magnified by faith. Like Elijah, you might feel ordinary, but your prayers can yield extraordinary results. So pray ordinary prayers and experience extraordinary power. Take time to share your prayer in the comments below. #PrayerPower, #James5Devotional, #FaithInAction ASK THIS: When was the last time you turned to prayer as your first response? How does your view of prayer align with James' description of its power? What can you do today to invite others to pray with you or for you? In what ways can you pray with greater faith and boldness, like Elijah? DO THIS: Pray intentionally today for one specific need, trusting God's extraordinary power to work through your faith. PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for the gift of prayer and the privilege to connect with Your power. Teach me to pray with faith and boldness, trusting You in every situation. Amen. PLAY THIS: Don't Stop Praying.

This week Pastor Mike looks at one of Paul's prayers for the Colossian church showing how it demonstrates what growth looks like in the Christian life, that we are to be filled by knowledge of his will, and strengthened by his power for patient endurance.

I believe God uses persistence in prayer to purge our desires.  God also uses persistence in prayer to mold, and transform our desires, to change how we pray and even what we are praying for so that we gradually come to pray closer to the heart of God's will. Main Points:1. In the story, Jesus is teaching his followers about the importance of persistent prayer. He says two things. First, we should always pray. Second, we should not give up. 2. It's important to know that the point of the parable is not that if you pray and pray and pray, you'll eventually wear God down, and he'll give you what you want. The point of the story is that if an evil judge will respond to requests that are made, how much more would a loving Heavenly Father do? With this confidence in our hearts, we should always pray and not give up.3. Let's remember that persistence in prayer is for our benefit, not God's.  If we always got exactly what we wanted the first time we asked, it's likely we would begin to treat God as our genie, only summoned forth to give us more wishes. But that is precisely what prayer calls into question: What do you really want?Today's Scripture Verses:Luke 18:1 - “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”1 Thessalonians 5:17 - “Pray continually.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

In this episode of Get Real, Caroline Hobby sits down with five-time GRAMMY® nominee and chart-topping songwriter Matthew West. In this exclusive conversation, West opens up about his roots in the church, the evolution of his faith, and how he navigates the world of fame as a Christian artist. He shares the emotional story behind his new song “18 Summers,” inspired by the bittersweet moment of sending his daughter off to college. We also dive into his latest album *Don't Stop Praying*, the challenges of balancing family life and a thriving career, and the secrets behind his strong marriage. Don't miss this heartfelt and inspiring episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm answering your questions about my new album Don't Stop Praying that releases this Friday! Let's go to the Story House!

Today I'm joined by my friends and collaborators who worked with me on the new album Don't Stop Praying that releases 10/4. Join us as we take a look inside the making of my new album! Let's go to the Story House with hit songwriters and producers, AJ Pruis and Jeff Pardo!

He's showing you the way,  clearly, with no fear, and no hurry.  The difference this time is that you are not focused on the result.  You're focused on Him.  You're focused on Love.  If you have to hold on to anything, hold on to That-- this Feeling that brought you here this morning.  This Feeling that has brought you this far will not leave you.  First, It humbles you, then It comforts you  then It exalts you, and all of these are happening at the same time. You're wearing rags and the robe, the crown, at the same time.  Sit up like the one you know you are.  And now become aware of the one who is sitting.  I Love you, nik Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ "You have to stop praying for growth but then resenting the growing pains. Bold women of faith aren't made in comfort zones but surrendering in the refiner's fire." - @ashley.morgan.jackson "Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible."- @Yeshuavibez "You start feling the most amount of resistance just as you begin to approach a new breakthrough..." - @sourcemessages "The greatest gift God gave to mankind was His Presence." - Father Ken Geraci  "Nobody else made sense to my soul, but you." - @Markanthonypoet  "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." - Psalm 150:6