Podcasts about talking with god

Welcome fellow adventurers! The discussion on the topic of the beginning of the Masculine Journey ministry, continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast. The clip is from "Talking With God," by John and Craig.  There's no advertising or commercials, just men of God, talking and getting to the truth of the matter. The conversation and Journey continues. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, Masculine Journey and Masculine Journey Joyride for more great content!

Watch Jessica Stafford this week as she continues the 2026 installment of our series, 21 Days of Prayer. In this week's message, Jessica talks about how we can use petition, intercession, and gratitude when talking with God.

Talking with God

In our last episode, we talked about the mystery of unanswered prayer. There are times when God, in His sovereignty and love, chooses to say “No” to our requests.However, the Bible also tells us that our Father loves to say “Yes” to His children. So, why is it that so often we pray and pray, and nothing seems to happen? Where's the problem?All too often, the problem is with us. We're the ones who torpedo the process. In this episode, we're going to look at eight “prayer busters” the Bible warns us about. Failure to pray -“You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2 Unconfessed sin - “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. ” Psalm 66:18Unresolved conflict - "If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there…go and be reconciled to your brother…” Matthew  5:23-24Uncaring attitudes -“If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.” Proverbs 21:13 Improper motives - “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” James 4:3 Improper timing - "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1Inadequate faith - “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like the wave of the sea… that man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.” James 1:6-7 Inappropriate requests - “…if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us…” I John 5:14 If the request is wrong, God says, “No.”If the timing is wrong, God says, “Slow.”If you are wrong, God says, “Grow.”If the request is right, the timing is right, and you are right, God says, “Go.”  Text: variousOriginally recorded on September 26, 2004, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Have you ever begged God for something that mattered more than anything — and He didn't come through the way you hoped? That very thing happened to the great King David. After years of conquest, Israel was now unified and at peace. But, Israel was still worshiping Yahweh at a tent—the Tabernacle that had made the trek through the wilderness with God's people. Nestled in his cedar-lined palace, David—the man after God's own heart—began to dream. “The Lord has been so good to me, and He is such a great God. It isn't right that I should live in such splendor and luxury while God's presence is still relegated to a tent. God deserves better. I want to build Him a glorious temple!” Nathan, the prophet, heard David's dreams and could see that the king's motives were pure and his dreams noble. So, he immediately told David, “Sounds like a great idea. Go for it!” But what was God's response to David's dream? In a word, His answer was…no. He affirmed David for his desire to honor Him, but he would not be the one to build God a temple. God had a better plan in mind. And that leads us to our four main points: 1.    It's not wrong to dream great dreams and pray great prayers. 2.    Sometimes, though the dream is noble, it's not God's plan.3.    When God says “No” to our dreams, it's because He has better ones in mind.4.    When disappointed with God, the best response is thoughtful reflection and humble submission. How did David respond to God's “no”? The Bible says he “sat before the Lord and said, ‘Who am I, Sovereign Lord…” He paused to reflect on all the dreams that were fulfilled, the times God had answered prayer. And then he humbly submitted his dreams to the sovereignty of God. God's ways are not our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. When faced with the mystery of unanswered prayer, may we, like David, trust in the Sovereign Lord who is strong and loving and does all things well.   Text: 2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17Originally recorded on September 12, 2004, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

When we look at the life of Jesus, we see that prayer wasn't a responsibility to be pushed into for Him; it was a relationship to be pulled into. It was in prayer where He found rest, strength, and direction, and where He experienced the Father's love most deeply.In Matthew 6:5-8, Jesus offers some straightforward advice on how to pray like He did. 1.     Pray systematically – carve out time.Deep, satisfying relationships are a function of time spent together. The same is true with God.However, time seems to be the one thing we run out of fastest! God offers to give wisdom and perspective, guidance and direction, encouragement and confidence through prayer.  But I'm too busy to take Him up on His offer.  It's been said, “If Satan can't make you bad, he'll make you busy.” Why? Because if you're too busy to connect with God, eventually, you'll make yourself bad. Take a look at the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. Jesus and his men stop by, and Martha heads to the kitchen to start preparing a meal. Meanwhile, her sister Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet, learning from Him. Martha gets ticked off—not only at Mary, but at Jesus! She's so busy doing “good” stuff, that she fails to do the “better” thing. And it made her worried and upset over things that didn't really matter.For Jesus, being busy was not an excuse to not pray. Instead, it was precisely because He WAS so busy that He intentionally got away and alone to spend time with His Father. And so should we. You will never know Jesus' power until you follow Jesus' pattern.2.     Pray secretly – get away and get alone.In Matthew 6:8, Jesus talks about going to your closet to pray. Find a quiet place where you can meet with God. It's alone, in the silence, when we can share with the Lord what He means to us.  It's alone, in the silence, when we can pour our hearts out to Him.  It's alone, in the silence, when all other voices are shut out, that we can hear the whisper of His still, small voice. It's alone, in the silence, when we can just be with our Father.Can you imagine doing life that way?  Here's the thing: You will not drift into this way of life.  You must choose it.  Text: Mt. 6:5-8; Lk. 10:38-42; Mk. 1:35-36Originally recorded on August 29, 2004, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

It has often been said that prayer is the greatest force in the universe. And yet, it remains a largely untapped resource for so many Christians. Why is that?There are a lot of reasons why we don't pray, but I think they can be summarized under two headings:  We don't know how it works. It feels very unnatural to talk to someone I can't actually see and whose voice I've never literally heard.  We don't think it really matters. We take a fatalistic view. “If it's supposed to happen, it'll happen, whether I pray or not.” In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable that addresses the issue of prayer straight-up. The story has two main characters: a widow and a judge. Widows in Jesus' day were vulnerable. Unless she had a son to take care of her, she was without resources, power, or connections. In Jesus' story, this widow was being harassed by an adversary, so she took her case to the local judge, seeking relief.Unfortunately, the judge in this story was a hard-hearted man. He didn't fear (respect) anyone – neither man nor God! When the widow came to him, he dismissed her. But she wouldn't give up. She kept pestering the judge over and over again until finally, the judge threw up his hands and said, “I can't take it anymore. Give her what she wants!”Now, most people read this story and think... we're like the widow—defenseless and weak. And God is like the judge! He's super busy and doesn't have time to bother with little people like me and my little problems. So, the moral of the story is… it pays to pester! The more I pester God in prayer, the more likely He'll finally cave in and give me what I ask for!Friends, that could not be further from the truth. This parable is not an allegory. It is a beautifully crafted study in contrasts! Jesus' point is, if this sort of judge gives this sort of help to this sort of person, how much more will your Father give all kinds of help to you?  And in so doing, He gives us three prerequisites we need to understand if we hope to keep praying and not give up. 1.     We need to understand our identity.Some of us see God as Oz the Terrible. Like Dorothy and her friends, we tremble before Him. But for those who have come to faith in Christ, the King of the Universe is our Father! And He is thrilled with your presence and delighted to hear of your needs. No one's voice sounds sweeter to God than yours.2.     We need to understand God's inclination.Don't think for a minute that you have to concoct some way to wrench a blessing from some tight-fisted miser.  That just isn't so.  From cover to cover in the Bible, we read of a God who loves to give good things to His children. He delights in it.3.     We need to understand God's invitation.God calls us to talk to Him—to ask, seek, and knock—not just to have our needs met, but that we might enter into a faith partnership with Him.  Text: Luke 18:1-8Originally recorded on August 22, 2004, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

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David TannerPrayer SeriesNov 16th, 2025

Ben Chase continues our new series on Prayer with a sermon called Talking With God. This sermon series is based on resources provided by Practicing The Way. Sunday November 9th, 2025.

"Let's get our lives in sync with Him. Let's talk with God. Let's keep our communication open. Let's be willing to hear what He wants to say to us and to listen to His voice and let's communicate." Pastor Matt Janzen

Lesson by Steve Schnell

We talk a lot about prayer, but what about fasting? In this sermon, we explore Jesus' teachings on fasting and how this often-overlooked practice can deepen our prayer life, build spiritual strength, and align our hearts with God's. It's not about getting hangry. It's about getting hungry for God.

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Talking With GodConversation with God who created the world and all that is in it and he never puts us on hold - It's Time To Pray Its always time to pray #pray #prayer #jesus #itstime #aimingforjesus #god Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Do you struggle to bring your fears, disappointments, despair, and doubt to God? Dr. Ryan Cook, author and professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Moody Theological Seminary, believes the Psalms teach us to bring all our cares and concerns to the Father. So if you're holding back from sharing what's really going on inside, hear some encouragement on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Talking with God: Daily Readings through the Psalms May thank you gift:Home is Right Where You Are For more information about the work of Care Net, click here. Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is praying out loud, especially in a group of people, a little awkward?  In "Talking with God", Pastor John points out that it is really just talking with God - keep it simple, real and honoring.Support the show

Is prayer really worth it? What's the point if God already knows everything—or when it feels like He isn't answering?   In this message, Pastor Adam helps us reframe prayer not as performance or obligation, but as an honest, ongoing conversation with a relational God- The Father. Through Psalm 73, Philippians 4, and James 5, we learn that sometimes the most powerful prayer we can pray is: “God, change my heart.”

In this message from Terry Timm, we delve into the transformative concept of partnering with God to shape the world around us. Drawing from Luke 11:1-13, we see Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray, highlighting the importance of persistence and faith. Prayer is portrayed not just as a passive act, but as a dynamic partnership with the Divine to "bend the arc of human history" towards God's kingdom. This message challenges us to view prayer as an act of "spiritual defiance" against forces opposing God's will. Jesus encourages us to ask boldly, seek diligently, and knock persistently, trusting in a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to His children. As we reflect on this, we are invited to examine our belief in the power of prayer and to embrace our role as "shapers of the future" through intercession.

In this message from Terry Timm, we explore the depth of prayer by examining the Lord's Prayer from Luke 11. Prayer is not merely about speaking to God but engaging in a multifaceted conversation with God. Jesus teaches us about our 'how much more' Father in heaven—a God who desires to give us good gifts, surpassing the generosity of earthly parents. This understanding encourages us to approach prayer with confidence and expectation. There are  four powerful ways to engage with God in prayer: wonder, gratitude, lament, and petition. These approaches enrich our prayer life by allowing us to express awe at God's creation, thankfulness for His blessings, honesty about our struggles, and trust as we present our needs to Him. By practicing these forms of prayer, we are encouraged to deepen our relationship with God and experience His presence in transformative ways.

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Ready to take things to the next level? In this series, we talk about things that help us grow spiritually. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally encourages us in prayer and fasting. What is prayer?Prayer is communication with God.Prayer is the intersection of three things:1) Being with God2) Talking to God3) Listening to God What is fasting?Fasting is the practice of not eating food in order to amplify your prayer.You can't be filled if you're already full, so fasting is making room so you can communicate with God more effectively. It's denying the flesh in order to advance the spirit.Fasting turns deciding into discerning.   How to level up though prayer:1. Pray without distraction.Luke 5:16 ESV "But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed."Let's be honest, many of us are used to asking Google instead of asking God.You can't do important things when you're distracted by insignificant things.Good things become bad things when they distract us from God things.John Ortberg – "For many of us the great danger is not that we will renounce our faith. It is that we will become so distracted and rushed and preoccupied that we will settle for a mediocre version of it." 2. Pray like you know God.Have you ever asked yourself, if God already knows everything, why do we have to pray? Because prayer fulfills His desire for relationship with you, and because relationships are founded on communication.Prayer is not getting God to do something for you, it's getting to know God.Hebrews 4:16 NIV "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."Prayer should be personal, not transactional. 3. Pray like you'll make a difference.James 5:16-17 NLT "The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, none fell for three and a half years!" Your prayers are so important that they actually affect the outcome of history.Think of this: If prayer changes things, not praying changes things too. So why don't you pray as much as you could?You'll only talk to God if you believe He's listening. 4. Pray a lot.Luke 11:5-8 NLT Your prayers never bother God. But do you know what does bother Him? Us, absent of relationship, wanting to use Him as our genie. 5. Pray, then listen.John 10:27 "My sheep hear my voice."Sit with God after talking to Him and learn to be led by Him. How would your life be different if you committed to prayer and fasting? Are you using prayer and fasting to level up?

Ever look around our world and wonder if God sees? Do you wonder If God even cares to be involved in your life?  As we surveyed many of you, we discovered that even those who pray, have questions. And even those who long to believe that God works through our prayers, have doubts. If we look at a repeated, well known prayer, we can discover the power in it that often gets overlooked. No matter what you are going through in life or where you hope for change, God sees, God cares, and God wants to know you more.Eastown was created for you! It's for people who want to explore faith without feeling judged in the process. It's a place for the skeptic, those who have “tried church,” and those who aren't even sure if there's anything to believe in.There are no expectations here. Just love, community and a whole lot of fun together. Get connected to Eastown:https://www.eastown.church/https://www.instagram.com/eastownchurch/https://www.facebook.com/Eastownchurchhttps://linktr.ee/eastownchurch

Whatever your background with faith may be, there is often a part of each one of us that has a hard time wrapping our minds around prayer. How do we do it? Why do we do it? What do I pray? What does prayer look like? Sound like? Join us as we unmask the power of prayer and the invitation we have to talk with God! Craving more from Going There the Podcast? Come be our friend! Make sure you're following along on Instagram @goingtherethepodcast and subscribe to our podcast so that you never miss a new episode! If you love what you heard, we'd be so happy if you left us a rating and review on your podcast app. This way, more people can find us and join our fun convo!

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