Podcasts about Unanswered Prayers

Why does God allow evil to continue? Why does it feel like prayers go unanswered? Why doesn't God do something? These are some of the most honest and painful questions a believer can ask, and they are not new. The people of Israel asked the same thing in the Book of Malachi, and their struggle led them to a dangerous place where they began to question not just God's actions but His character. This message from Malachi 2 and 3 tackles the theological concept known as theodicy, the question of how a good and just God can exist alongside evil and suffering. Rather than offering easy answers, it provides four biblical anchors to hold onto when you are in a season of waiting, confusion, or pain. First, remember who God is. His character does not change based on your circumstances. He is holy, just, all-knowing, and all-loving. What you know about Him is enough to carry you through what you do not understand. Second, remember how God works. God is never early and never late. He is always right on time. Just as Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus with purpose and precision, God's timing in your life is never a mistake. Third, remember what God is doing. Malachi 3 describes God as a refiner sitting close to the fire. He does not walk away while you are in the furnace. He is near, watching, and working. Sometimes God does not remove the fire because He is using it to refine something in you. The goal of that refining is that His image becomes visible in your life. Fourth, remember what God will do. Malachi 3:5 promises that God will come as a swift witness against injustice. Every wrong will be addressed. Every pain will be removed. God has not forgotten, and He is not indifferent. His ultimate answer to the world's deepest questions is Jesus Christ, the messenger of the covenant, who is coming again to make all things right. Whether you are struggling with unanswered prayer, unexplained suffering, or the silence of God, this message offers hope grounded in Scripture. Topics covered include the meaning of theodicy, the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, the refiner's fire in Malachi, trusting God in suffering, and how to wait on God with faith.

Greg answers questions about how to interpret “gates of Hell” in Matthew 16:18, whether parents should treat a child who hasn't professed Christ differently, the biggest challenge that has tested his faith, whether Matthew 24:24 means it's possible for the elect to be led astray, and more.   Topics: Should the fact that God is in charge of Hell change my understanding of Matthew 16:18 that “gates of Hell” refers to Satan and his demonic forces? (08:00) Should parents treat a child who hasn't professed Christ differently from their other children? (22:00) What is the biggest challenge that has tested your faith? (26:00) How do we know that Christians believe the right thing? (45:00) Does Matthew 24:24 mean it's possible for the elect to be led astray? (51:00) Mentioned on the Show:  Be One of the 100 Made in Our Image by Stephen Driscoll Upcoming events with Stand to Reason speakers Related Links: Making Sense of Unanswered Prayer by Amy Hall

Katheryn Krick: Spirit or spectacle? Faith or fraud? Another alliteration I can't think of right now?  In this episode of We Should Know Better, the crew gets back into the studio to unpack the wild world of modern church culture and viral internet theology. They kick things off by reviewing the hyper-polished production of South Orange County mega-churches before diving into a viral clip linking a lack of tithing to one's sexual proclivities.  The guys also dissect an airplane meltdown involving an end-times street preacher, look critically at the cultish dynamics surrounding self-proclaimed apostle Katheryn Krick, and unpack what true biblical masculinity looks like compared to modern caricature.  Finally, things take a grounded, vulnerable turn as they wrestle with unanswered prayers, serious illness, and what it means to hold space for hard questions in faith. 00:02.35 - Welcome Back & Merch Plugs  02:11.07 - Over-Produced Churches & South OC Worship Culture  16:09.17 - Theo-Bros & "If You Don't Tithe You're Gay" Viral Clip  28:27.23 - Airplane Evangelist: Flight Delays, End Times, & Captive Audiences  45:30.54 - Personal Faith Journeys & Relational Evangelism  54:44.11 - Deconstructing Faith Healer Katheryn Krick & Viral Manifestations  01:13:26.51 - Psychosomatic Healing vs. Genuine Spiritual Encounters  01:30:59.34 - David and Jonathan: Ancient Relationships & Modern Interpretation  01:45:39.77 - Re-evaluating Masculinity, Nurturing Traits, and Jesus  01:55:37.42 - Processing Cancer, Unanswered Prayer, and Pushing Back on God SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsXInstaWe Should Know Better is: Zack Krater & Andy McCraw Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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An episode from Lighthouse Baptist Church, a conservative, independent body of King James Bible believers located in La Porte, Texas. If you are looking for a church in the La Porte, Texas area that preaches the Truth from God's Word, reach out to us at any time or come visit us on a Sunday. We would love to hear from you through our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lighthousebcoflaporte.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  You may also write to them at:Lighthouse Baptist Church701 San Jacinto St,La Porte, TX 77571⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This message is part of the KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast, a ministry dedicated to making faithful, King James Bible preaching available to all; especially those who may have limited access to sound biblical teaching.Our purpose is simple: to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, uphold the authority of the Holy Scriptures, and point souls to the truth of God's Word. Every message shared through this podcast comes from likeminded, Bible-believing churches and ministries that hold firmly to the King James Bible as the final authority in faith and practice.This podcast is used as a Gospel resource and teaching tool, including outreach efforts to individuals who are incarcerated. We believe God's Word is living, powerful, and able to work in hearts wherever it is heard.If you are a pastor, preacher, or church that faithfully preaches from the King James Bible and would like to learn more about being part of this podcast, or if you have questions about this ministry, you are welcome to reach out.The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#LighthouseBaptistChurch #LaPorteTexas #PastorJoeyWhitener #KingJamesBible #KJVPodcast #KJVChurches

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses cancer, terminal illness, death and dying, including a detailed description of a death at home. Please take care listening. For support, you can reach out to: Lifeline 13 11 14, Cancer Council 13 11 20, or Griefline 1300 845 745.Do you pray expecting a miracle, or expecting reality?0:00 – Trigger warning: cancer, death & dying1:04 – Intro: Faith. No filter.3:23 – Ness's father: terminal diagnosis with 3 months to live6:45 – Rejecting polite religious rituals10:08 – Unexplained shrinking of tumors13:30 – Mindset and the biology of wellness16:53 – Jon's father: a rapid and aggressive decline20:15 – Dark humor at the deathbed23:38 – Dismantling the myth of peaceful passing27:00 – The isolation of public everyday grief31:15 – Redefining the true anatomy of miraclesIn this episode of Filthy Hope, hosts Reverend Ness Williams-Henke and Reverend Jon Humphries lay down their guards to have a raw, unfiltered conversation about cancer, death, and the limits of human control. Sharing two radically opposing stories about their own fathers' battles with disease, they explore the dizzying space between a miraculous, decades-long survival and a swift, agonized passing.The hosts pull no punches as they wrestle with their own internal theological friction, debating whether we should pray with aggressive supernatural expectancy or with grounded, clear-eyed reality. Moving past sanitised church platitudes, this discussion provides a gritty, deeply empathetic look at how to find genuine grace, operational peace, and deep human connection right in the middle of active loss.#FilthyHope #FaithNoFilter #ChristianPodcast #GritWithGrace #GriefAndLoss #CancerSucks #CancerJourney #FaithUnfiltered #Miracles #DeathAndDying #TerminalDiagnosis #TheologyOfSuffering

What battle are you carrying today? Maybe it is an unanswered prayer, a painful loss, a strained relationship, a health concern, or a circumstance that feels far beyond your control. When life feels overwhelming, we can become so consumed by our emotions—or so busy trying to fix everything ourselves—that prayer is often one of the first things we neglect. This week on The Love Offering Podcast, my friend Rachel Wojo joins me to talk about her new 90-day devotional, Praying Through Life’s Battles. Drawing from her experience of loving and losing her daughter, Taylor, Rachel shares how prayer has sustained her through unimaginable grief and reminded her that she never faces life’s battles alone. In our conversation, we discuss: Why prayer can feel difficult when we are overwhelmed How remembering God’s faithfulness helps us resist the enemy’s lies Practical ways to remain grounded in Scripture during hard seasons How to make prayer a natural part of everyday life Why persistence matters when an answer seems delayed What it means to pray from Christ’s victory rather than merely for victory One truth Rachel shared has stayed with me: “The reason for prayer is not for the answers. The reason for prayer is for the relationship.” God certainly can change our circumstances through prayer, but He also uses prayer to change us. He meets us in our weariness, reminds us of His promises, and aligns our hearts with His. He wants to give us more than an answer—He wants to be our answer. One of the first Bible verses Rachel’s daughter Taylor learned was, “The battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:47). Those words became a family mantra throughout Taylor’s life, and they remain a beautiful reminder for each of us today. Whatever you are facing, you do not have to fight in your own strength. God sees you, He is with you, and the battle belongs to Him. CONNECT WITH RACHEL WOJO Website: https://rachelwojo.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwojoPraying Through Life’s Battles: https://amzn.to/4wDIrZOFree Pray Through It Battle Plan: https://battleprayers.comUntangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo: Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo - Rachel Wojo - Christian Podcast CONNECT WITH RACHAEL ADAMS Website: https://rachaelkadams.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaeladamsauthorThe Love Offering Podcast: https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-love-offeringSupport the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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God wants to answer our prayers; God is not against us. He is for us and He is not deaf to our cries, He is not careless with our burdens, and He is not late because He is weak.  The same God who heard and answered Abraham, Moses, David and the disciples still hears and answers his people today.

Unanswered Prayers and the Treasury of Jewish Tears The Message of Parashat Va'etchanan We are continuing with the theme we started yesterday—a central message from Parashat Va'etchanan. Moshe Rabbeinu prayed to enter Eretz Yisrael and was not answered. This gives us chizuk (encouragement): when we pray and feel we are not being answered, it does not mean our prayer was wasted. We are no different than Moshe Rabbeinu. Rav Aryeh Levin and the Widowed Woman Rabbi Feuer brings down a beautiful story about Rav Aryeh Levin, a man of rare compassion and sensitivity. Once, a distraught, recently widowed woman came to him, crying uncontrollably. All his efforts to console her were to no avail. Finally, the widow said she would accept consolation if he could answer one question: "Please tell me: what happened to all my tears? I prayed and prayed for my late husband. I recited chapter after chapter of Tehillim and shed thousands upon thousands of tears. My very soul flowed into those tears. Where are they? Were they all wasted?" Gently, Rav Aryeh Levin replied: "After 120 years, when you leave this world and ascend to the Heavenly Tribunal, you will see how meaningful and precious your tears were. You will discover that Hashem Himself gathered them, counted every single teardrop, and treasured it like a precious gem. There is a beautiful line that Sephardim say in Selichot: העבר חטאתי אלהי ישועתי וגם את דמעתי שימה בנאדך ('Forgive my sins, God of my salvation, and place my tears in Your flask.') This based on a pasuk in Tehillim(56:9) נֹדִי סָפַרְתָּה אָתָּה שִׂימָה דִמְעָתִי בְנֹאדֶךָ הֲלֹא בְּסִפְרָתֶךָ : "You Yourself have counted my wanderings; place my tears into Your flask—are they not recorded in Your book?" The Gemara comments on this pasuk : "Whoever sheds tears over [the passing of] a virtuous person, the Holy One, Blessed be He, counts them and stores them in His treasure house, as it is stated: 'You Yourself have counted my wanderings; place my tears in Your flask, are they not in Your book?'" (Shabbat 105b) God has a flask where He places every Jewish tear. You will discover that whenever a harsh decree loomed over the Jewish people, one of your tears came and washed the evil away, making it null and void. Even a single sincere tear is a source of salvation." Hearing this, the woman burst into a fresh flow of tears—no longer tears of sorrow and grief, but tears of courage and hope. The "Tefillah Bank" and the Power of Unanswered Prayer The Sefer Chasidim teaches that prayers that go unanswered enter a "tefillah bank." We often view an unanswered prayer as if it were thrown in the garbage, but it is actually deposited in a celestial bank to be used later. It may even work for you in ways you don't yet see. The Chazon Ish and the Returned Generation Rav Yitzchak Scheiner zt"l (Rosh Yeshiva of Kamenetz Yerushalayim) spoke in the Deal Shul on Tisha B'Av many years ago, following Rav Matisyahu Salomon zt"l . Rav Matisyahu had spoken about the remarkable spiritual renewal of the Jewish people that we are witnessing today. Rav Scheiner shared how those words struck a personal chord, recalling his own journey from public school to becoming the Kamenetz Rosh Yeshiva. He shared the following story: In 1950, the Chazon Ish asked Rav Galinsky to keep an eye on a young bochur who had left his non-religious kibbutz to learn at the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Rav Galinsky noticed this was not an isolated case; there was a steady stream of young men returning to Yiddishkeit. Rav Galinsky asked the Chazon Ish: "Why do you suppose so many children are coming back to Yiddishkeit today, leaving behind the lifestyle of their non-committed parents?" The Chazon Ish answered: "The generation that left Yiddishkeit came from religious parents. Those parents saw what was happening to their children and—for whatever reason—could not stop them. They cried lonely, bitter tears. They prayed and they fasted, but it was too late to stem the tide. However, Hashem does not forget a Jewish tear. If those sincere tears did not save their own children, they were preserved to help their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. That is why these children are returning today—because Hashem never forgets a tear." A Personal Reflection: The Legacy of a Teardrop I will share something on a personal note as well. Many years ago, in the early 1980s, I met a great Rabbi—Chacham Abraham Raful (the uncle of Chacham Yosef Raful shlit"a from Ateret Torah). He was in his 90s at the time. When he heard my last name was Sutton, he asked, "Are you related to Abraham Sutton?" That was my great-grandfather. When I said yes, he told me a story he had witnessed firsthand: "Your great-grandfather lived in Syria, but he would travel to Yerushalayim on occasion. One morning in shul, I noticed he was weeping bitterly during his tefillah. Thinking he had a terrible personal problem, I asked him, 'Mr. Sutton, how can I help you? What's wrong?' He answered, 'Nothing is wrong. But every morning when I recite Birkat HaTorah and reach the words וצאצאנו וצאצאי צאצאנו ( 'our children and the descendants of our children' ), I think to myself: My children I know, and I can guide them to the best of my ability. But my grandchildren and great-grandchildren—what can I do for them? All I can do is cry for them. So that is what I do every morning during Birkot HaShachar.'" Chacham Abraham Raful concluded: "If he has religious grandchildren and great-grandchildren today, it is from those tears." I am living proof—a product of tears shed decades ago that are still working today. And while there were tears that seemingly didn't work immediately for certain family members, in the end, even those who experienced a temporary lapse returned. The spiritual gene was awakened by those prayers. Understanding the Full Impact of Tefillah The Steipler ( Chayei Olam , ch. 28) explains that the question "Why wasn't my prayer answered?" comes from a flawed perspective. We have no idea what would have happened without our prayers. How can we say a prayer wasn't answered when it may have prevented a far worse outcome? The Midrash notes that prayer sometimes accomplishes half: When a decree was issued that all of Aharon HaKohen's children should pass away, his and Moshe's prayers saved two of his four sons. While losing two sons was a horrific tragedy, the prayer mitigated a harsh decree and saved the remaining two. Tears with a Delayed Reaction: The 100-Year Siyum Sometimes, tears have a delayed reaction even for the very person they were meant for. (Jewish Observer, Dec. '98, p. 47) A man once made a Siyum Mishnayos on Shas for his father's yahrzeit , marking the 100th anniversary of his father's arrival in America. He retold the trials his family faced and how the "Goldene Medina" (America) had eroded their Yiddishkeit. He was the youngest of nine children, and his eight older siblings had already severed their connection to Yiddishkeit. His father's last hope was him—Mordechai. On his 16th birthday, Mordechai built up the courage to confront his father before davening : "Papa, I'm not going to Yeshiva College. I'm not going to lay tefillin anymore. I'm not going to shul on Shabbos. I want to be just like my brothers, sisters, and friends." The author recalled: "I raised my hands expecting a slap, but my father stopped and began to plead: 'Motke, du bist die letzte—you're the last one. My last hope. Don't say that. Don't mean it.' I was shocked to hear my father beg. 'Papa, please,' I said. 'I don't want to learn to be a rabbi. I just want to be like everyone else.' 'So don't be a rabbi!' he cried. 'Just stay a good Jew—put on tefillin, keep kosher, keep Shabbos. Don't become like the others. It's enough that I raised eight—I don't need nine! Motke, it's enough already!' My father burst into tears. I hugged him and cried too: 'Papa, please don't cry. It makes no sense to me to be frum, but I'll try.'" For 16-year-old Mordechai, those tears were soon forgotten as he eventually drifted away like his siblings. Decades later, however, the tears returned to him. When his own son wrote to him from Jerusalem saying he had enrolled in Yeshiva Ohr Somayach, Mordechai booked a flight to Israel to talk him out of his "foolishness." But as he prepared to leave, the memory of his father's tears came rushing back—and his heart changed. At the Siyum , he concluded: "On this centennial of my father's arrival in America and on his yahrzeit, I want to say: 'America, you beat us Jews bad, but you didn't win.' And to my father: 'Papa, you were beaten badly, but you didn't lose.' "

Is your heart feeling a little guarded these days?In today's episode, we explore the idea that hard hearts can lead to hard lives, reflecting on Matthew 19:8 and what it means for our relationships and daily walk with God. Together, we'll uncover how pain, disappointment, and unmet expectations can quietly shape our hearts and what we can do to stay open and soft to God's voice.Let's gather as a community to pray for hearts that remain tender and responsive, inviting God to gently reveal and heal any places of hardness within us. Join us in devotion and prayer as we seek a new level of openness and peace.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

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Jesus declares in Matthew chapters 17 and 21 and in Mark chapter 11 that we can speak to the mountain- our massive, intimidating, seemingly impossible problem - and "command it to be removed and cast into the sea and if we don't doubt" it would be done for us AND YET so many believers speak to their mountains and those mountains don't move; WHY?

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The episode explores why prayers sometimes go unanswered, offering a biblical framework for self‑examination and stronger faith. Pastors Paul and Matthew walk through several scriptural reasons—such as not asking, lack of faith, vague requests, cherished sin, wrong motives, and doubt—emphasizing that prayer is a partnership requiring clarity, obedience, and trust. Their goal is to help believers pray with confidence, specificity, and alignment with God's word.

Fr Mark De Battista says true prayer is not about asking for whatever we want but allowing the Holy Spirit to shape our prayers according to God's will. When prayers seem unanswered, we are invited to trust God's wisdom, seek what He is teaching us, and rely on His grace with perseverance

Faith is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity, and Hebrews 11 gives us a clear picture of what it truly means. Biblical faith is not positive thinking, manifesting, or believing hard enough to get what you want. It is taking God at His word and living obediently while trusting Him to fulfill His promises in His timing. The heroes of Hebrews 11, including Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Sarah, all demonstrated faith that was anchored not in outcomes but in the character of God. Some of them never saw every promise fulfilled in their lifetime, yet they kept believing. Real faith is not the absence of doubt. It is choosing to trust God even when circumstances are hard and prayers seem unanswered. Our hope is not in what we can receive today but in the certain promises of a God who never changes.Support the show

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “The AI Doc: Choosing Humanity over AI Dread and Utopia”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-ai-doc-choosing-humanity-over-ai-dread-and-utopia/ This is also part of Jay ongoing Ethical Apologetics Column.One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Please see related articles and podcasts below:Episode 492: What Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered PrayersWhat Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered Prayers.Episode 485: The Problem of Platforming on Anger The Problem of Platforming on AngerEpisode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian'”Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Erwin Lutzer as our guest speaker. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. Born and raised near Regina, Saskatchewan, he is a respected Bible teacher, author, and speaker whose ministry has reached people around the world through preaching, writing, and radio. We are grateful for the opportunity to have him with us and hear God's Word preached.

We are honoured to welcome Dr. Erwin Lutzer as our guest speaker. Dr. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. Born and raised near Regina, Saskatchewan, he is a respected Bible teacher, author, and speaker whose ministry has reached people around the world through preaching, writing, and radio. We are grateful for the opportunity to have him with us and hear God's Word preached.

In 1 Samuel 1, Pastor David Maestas discusses Hannah and her journey in the middle of deep sorrow. She is a woman carrying the ache of infertility, the sting of misunderstanding, and the ongoing pain of unanswered prayer. Year after year, she watches others receive what she longs for while she continues to wait. And yet this chapter is not just about heartbreak. It is about what it looks like to keep bringing your pain to God when nothing seems to be changing. Hannah's story is one of perseverance, honest prayer, and surrender. She does not hide her grief, pretend she is fine, or numb herself to the pain. She pours out her soul before the Lord. In one of the most tender moments in Scripture, we see a woman who is deeply wounded but still believes God is the One she can run to. That is what makes 1 Samuel 1 so powerful. Hannah was not only grieving infertility. She was also carrying the humiliation of being provoked, misunderstood, and emotionally worn down. Even when Eli first sees her, he misreads her grief and assumes the worst. But God sees what other people miss. He sees the years of disappointment, the silent tears, the prayers no one else hears, and the faith it takes to keep showing up in the middle of heartbreak. Eventually, Hannah makes a vow before the Lord and asks Him for a son. When God answers her prayer, she responds not with control but with surrender. She follows through on what she promised and gives Samuel back to the Lord. That is one of the clearest themes in this chapter: Hannah did not just want a blessing from God. She wanted to entrust her whole story to Him. 1 Samuel 1 speaks to anyone who feels weary from waiting, confused by God's timing, or burdened by a prayer that seems to have gone unanswered. It reminds us that God is not absent in the waiting. He is present in it.

How do you respond when the church becomes a source of gossip instead of grace? What do you do when God seems silent, your prayers go unanswered, or life doesn't unfold the way you hoped? This week I'm answering your questions about divorce, infertility, difficult friendships, parenting, and learning to trust God's faithfulness even when the path is hard. If you're looking for biblical wisdom in the middle of life's hardest moments, this episode is for you.Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Active Skin Repair. Whether you're treating cuts, burns, bug bites, or sunburn, Active Skin Repair uses the power of hypochlorous acid to support your skin's natural healing. Visit http://ActiveSkinRepair.com and use promo code HEIDI to save 20%.Shop MyFreedomCart for trusted, American-made products that support your values.http://myfreedomcart.com/heidiShow mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | http://heidistjohn.comSupport the show! | http://donorbox.org/donation-827Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube |    / @‌heidistjohnpodcast  Instagram | @‌heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @‌heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | http://heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday

Do you ever wonder what God is doing during your waiting seasons?In today's episode, Gaby Alessi Calatayud guides us through the value of waiting as we continue our June focus on the book of Proverbs. Together, we'll explore how waiting on God isn't wasted time, but an opportunity for deeper faith, trust, and dependence on Him. We'll reflect on how God works through seasons, not mere moments, and how the waiting can develop virtues like patience and reliance on His purposeful timing.Join us as we lean in together, seeking God's voice and praying for the strength to trust Him fully, right where we are, in the middle of our waiting.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare this with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewSupport Our Friends and FamilyConnect with the original host of MMD  Alison DelamotaFollow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis

Send us Fan MailWhat do you do when you've prayed faithfully, trusted wholeheartedly, and the answer still hasn't come?In this heartfelt episode of God-Sized Stories, Patricia Holbrook welcomes author, speaker, and ministry leader Lauren Gaskill for an honest conversation about infertility, chronic illness, unanswered prayers, and learning to trust God in the waiting.Years ago, Patricia met Lauren during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. Struggling with health challenges and longing to become a mother, Lauren wrestled with questions many believers quietly carry: God, where are You? How long will this last? Can I keep hoping when my heart is tired?Today, Lauren is the mother of two beautiful boys and the author of Until the Miracle Comes: Finding Victory in a Faith That Won't Quit. In this encouraging conversation, she shares how God met her in the uncertainty and strengthened her faith through seasons she never would have chosen.In this episode, you'll discover:• How to remain faithful when prayers seem unanswered• Why waiting seasons don't mean God has forgotten you• What it means to cultivate a faith that won't quit• Encouragement for women navigating infertility, chronic illness, or delayed dreams• How God can bring purpose and intimacy even before the miracle arrivesIf you've ever wondered whether God still sees you in the waiting, this episode offers both honesty and hope.Lauren's new book, Until the Miracle Comes, provides biblical encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone learning to trust God through life's most uncertain seasons.If this conversation encouraged you, would you take a moment to subscribe, follow the podcast, and leave a review? Your support helps us continue sharing stories that point others to God's faithfulness.You'll find links to Lauren's book, resources, the book giveaway and the accompanying blog post HERE:Book giveaway: If a giveaway is associated with this episode, visit the blog for details on how to enter.Support the showClick on the link above to support us and help keep this show going!Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube 

What does persistent faith look like when God's response seems difficult or delayed? In Episode 171 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:24–30, one of the most challenging and profound encounters in the Gospels. A Gentile woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter's healing, and receives an unexpected response. Yet instead of walking away discouraged, she responds with remarkable humility, courage, and unwavering faith. Her simple reply—“Even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children's plates”—reveals a heart that trusts completely in the mercy of Christ. Jesus honors her faith, and her daughter is healed. This contemplative devotional explores the beauty of persistent prayer, humble faith, and trusting God's goodness even when His timing or His answers are difficult to understand. Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you'll be encouraged to bring your unanswered prayers back to Jesus with renewed confidence. Whether you're praying for healing, reconciliation, direction, or breakthrough, this episode reminds us that the mercy of Jesus is more than enough—and that faithful persistence is never wasted. In this episode: • Mark 7:24–30 devotional reflection • The faith of the Syrophoenician woman • Persistent prayer and humble trust • God's mercy for all people • Christian meditation and contemplative prayer • Trusting Jesus through delayed answers • Growing in resilient faith

Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

In this message, we recognize that God doesn't always do what we tell him to do. And that's a very good thing!

Send us Fan MailSuffering raises difficult questions about God, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus in a broken world. In this episode of Summer Series 2026, Tim Stewart welcomes theologian and author Dr. Kelly Kapic for an honest conversation about grief, pain, lament, and unanswered prayers.Drawing from years of academic research and personal experience caring for his wife through chronic illness, Dr. Kapic explores why Christians need to rediscover the language of lament, how we can acknowledge the realities of suffering without denying God's goodness, and why the Incarnation reveals a God who enters into our pain rather than remaining distant from it.Together, they discuss the importance of community in seasons of suffering, the relationship between forgiveness and healing, and how the Gospel offers not merely escape from this world, but participation in God's ongoing work of restoration.If you've wrestled with disappointment, loss, chronic pain, or questions about where God is in the midst of suffering, this episode offers thoughtful guidance, theological depth, and hope for the journey.In this episode:• Rediscovering lament as a faithful response to suffering• Holding together grief and God's goodness• Finding God's presence in pain through the Incarnation• Why honest faith makes room for sorrow and questions• The healing role of Christian community• Forgiveness as part of restoration and healing• Hope in the midst of grief, pain, and unanswered prayers

We don't talk about the God of suffering enough… On this episode of Mature Me, I sit down with my friend @samueljames.kelly, a husband and father of three, and the youth pastor of @fellowshipchurch. His life has been shaped by a deep conviction and valleys with God on top of a calling to lead the next generation.We talk about the spiritual openness we're seeing right now. A generation reaching the end of itself earlier than most, realizing what the world offers isn't enough and looking for something real. This is where revival begins. Not in hype, but in truth. In repentance. In understanding both the weight of sin and the depth of God's grace.We also talk about the harder parts of following Jesus. The silence. The grief. The prayers that don't get answered the way you hoped. And learning not to confuse God's silence with His absence.Some of the most important growth happens in the seasons we wish you could skip.Tune into the premiere tonight at 7:30PM on the Rich Wilkerson Jr. YouTube Channel

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 18:1-8

By Kirk Kester - When you earnestly pray to God during a trial, and it seems like He doesn't answer you. Was He listening. Did He care? God loves His people very much. That I know! But He doesn't always answer our prayers the way we want them to be answered. That's okay. We must have patience and endure our trial as

What unanswered prayers have actually become blessings in your life? In today's Rise Up reflection, Fr. Jonathan Meyer reflects on the reality that sometimes God says “no” because He sees something greater ahead. The apostles didn't want Jesus to leave. But because He ascended, the Holy Spirit came. Sometimes what we desperately want is not what we truly need. Looking back, many of us can now say: ➡️ “Thank God that relationship ended.” ➡️ “Thank God that door closed.” ➡️ “Thank God that plan changed.” God does not always give us what we want. But He always desires what is best for us. Today, take time to reflect:

Does prayer actually change anything—or are we just talking into the void? In this episode of Talk'N Truth, Bryan Clark, Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy), and Braden Pedersen take on one of the most personal and challenging questions in the Christian life: if God is truly sovereign, does prayer really move His hand? Drawing from Acts 12, where Peter is miraculously freed from jail, the conversation centers on the tension every believer eventually faces—why does God seem to answer some prayers and not others? Rather than offering easy answers, the group leans into the complexity, exploring what Scripture reveals and what still remains a mystery. Bryan brings a pastoral and deeply personal perspective, grounding the discussion in biblical truth while sharing how his own experiences have shaped a lifelong struggle with prayer. Dan and Braden add a candid, relatable lens—wrestling openly with doubt, expectations, and the challenge of continuing to pray when outcomes don't make sense. At the heart of the episode is a simple but difficult idea: faith isn't always about understanding—it's about choosing to believe. Even when prayers go unanswered. Even when the outcome isn't what we hoped. Even when it's hard to keep going. If you've ever struggled to pray, questioned whether it matters, or felt the weight of unanswered prayers, this honest and thoughtful conversation will meet you right where you are—and remind you that you're not alone in the tension.

Unanswered Prayers, Easter Candy, and Podcast Catch-Up with April On the podcast, Paul, Jeremy, and returning guest April banter about sampled music ("Darkest Light" by the Lafayette Afro Rock Band) and April's last era of secular rap (Master P's "Ice Cream Man"), then recap a busy Easter at church, Cadbury Creme Eggs, and expensive holiday candy. They debate drive-thru etiquette, share travel and hotel mishaps, discuss their dogs and kids' media preferences (including John Wick and Hallmark), and briefly touch on big-ticket events like the World Cup, WrestleMania, and a $5,000 Derby mint julep, plus TikTok trends like Scientology building "runs" and curiosity about the Vatican vault. The episode's main focus is wrestling with "unanswered prayers," using biblical examples (persistent widow, Hannah, Exodus, prison releases, John the Baptist, Jesus in Gethsemane, Paul's thorn) and emphasizing prayer as relationship, God's will, suffering, and practices like stillness, praying scripture, and worship music, with book recommendations from Pete Greig and Paul Miller. 00:00 Sampled Song Icebreaker 01:23 Master P Nostalgia 04:25 Easter Recap Candy Chaos 07:07 Drive Thru Thank You Debate 09:22 Milo and Dog Life Update 11:28 Ads Hallmark and Pricey Cards 13:52 Awkward TV With Teens 15:08 John Wick Talk 17:23 Kids and Screen Time 18:07 SNL Clips and Awkwardness 18:39 One Year After Flood 21:48 Dogs and Workouts 24:19 Kids Sports and Gym 25:42 World Cup Ticket Shock 27:16 Luxury Spending and Debt 29:08 Scientology TikTok Runs 31:05 Vatican Vault Mysteries 34:10 Area 51 and Secret Access 36:03 Vault Facts and Church Attic 37:24 From Jokes to Grief 39:02 What Unanswered Means 40:16 Widow and Hannah 43:39 Prayer Is Complicated 46:50 Thy Will Be Done 48:01 Suffering and Jesus 50:11 Living With Tension 54:21 Why Not You 58:41 Praying Intentionally 1:01:43 Silence and Solitude 1:03:33 Wrap Up

In this deeply honest and faith-centered conversation, Angela Mackey joins TS Wright to discuss one of the most challenging journeys many believers face—infertility, grief, and trusting God when life doesn't unfold as expected.Angela opens up about her personal story, growing up in a strong Christian home and walking closely with the Lord from a young age. However, her faith was tested in profound ways when she experienced multiple ectopic pregnancies, forcing her to wrestle with difficult questions about God's goodness, timing, and sovereignty.This episode explores what it truly means to worship God—not just in blessing, but in suffering.Key Topics DiscussedGrowing up in faith and misconceptions about “earning” blessingsFacing infertility and the emotional/spiritual toll it bringsThe tension between God's ability vs. His will (“Even if He doesn't…”)Lessons from Daniel 3 and unwavering faith in the fireWhy grief and joy often coexist in the Christian lifeThe importance of lament and honesty before GodAvoiding idolatry of dreams, identity, and expectationsKeeping Christ at the center of marriage during hardshipPractical wisdom for couples walking through infertilityLearning to trust God's “yes” and His “no”Key TakeawaysYou are not alone—infertility affects 1 in 6 couplesGod's goodness is not defined by outcomesSilence and presence are often more powerful than words in griefWorship is a lifestyle—even in sufferingIntimacy with God requires vulnerability and honestyTrusting God means surrendering control of the storyAbout Angela MackeyAngela Mackey is an author, speaker, and podcast host of “Life as Worship.” Her ministry focuses on helping believers live lives that glorify God—even in life's darkest moments.She is the author of: “Difficult to Conceive: A Godly Perspective for the Road Ahead” – a resource for women navigating infertility with faith and hope.Connect with AngelaWebsite: https://angelamackey.comPodcast: Life as WorshipBook: Difficult to Conceive (available on Amazon and major retailers)Follow TS Wright and the Kingdom Cross Roads.Check out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Final ThoughtTrue faith is not proven when God answers our prayers—it is revealed when we trust Him even when He doesn't.

Habakkuk ministered in a tense moment in Israel's history—when Babylon was rising and judgment was approaching—yet the heart of his book is deeply personal: moving from impatience and confusion to steadfast trust in God's timing. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through Habakkuk's prayer in chapter 3 and points to three features that can reshape your own prayer life when answers feel delayed: Humility before God: Habakkuk begins by questioning God's silence (Habakkuk 1:2), but ends with reverent awe—learning to submit his perspective to God's sovereignty. Adoration of God: Instead of using prayer only to get solutions, Habakkuk models prayer as worship—asking to know God more and responding in obedience. Focus on God's work: Habakkuk pleads for mercy and awakening—not because the people deserve it, but because he longs for God's Name to be glorified. Where many sink into anger, depression, or prayerlessness when heaven feels quiet, Habakkuk turns delay into discipleship—asking, in effect, “Lord, what are You teaching me? How can I trust You more?” This devotional will help you pray through waiting seasons with faith, perspective, and joy that isn't dependent on circumstances. Prayer: Father, may I set my heart on You, the God of grace, wisdom, and sovereign power. I believe Your promises and will wait on You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  Scripture Focus: “Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior” (Habakkuk 3:17-18).  *This devotional adapted from Life-Changing Prayers by Michael Youssef © 2018. Published by Baker Books, Grand Rapids, MI. Used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Life-Changing Prayers, Part 4: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In 1 Samuel 1, we meet Hannah—whose name means “favored,” even though her heart felt anything but favored. Crushed by grief and unable to conceive, Hannah pours out a prayer so raw that Scripture says she prayed “in deep anguish… weeping bitterly” (1 Samuel 1:10). And from this prayer of brokenness, God would raise up a man who would shape history—Samuel, who would anoint the king in the lineage of the coming Savior. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef highlights several powerful lessons from Hannah's prayer: God honors brokenhearted prayer—even when it's painful and messy. Silent prayers still reach heaven—Hannah's lips moved, but no sound came out, because she wasn't performing for anyone. True prayer seeks God, not attention—Hannah wasn't trying to impress, manipulate, or gain sympathy; she went straight to the only One who can do the impossible. If you're carrying heartbreak, unanswered longing, or grief too heavy for words, this devotional is a reminder that God hears “groaning too deep for words”—and He delights to meet you in weakness with His faithful love. Prayer: Thank You that You are close to the brokenhearted. I bring my brokenness to You today, knowing that in You alone am I made whole. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  Scripture Focus: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). This devotional is adapted from Life-Changing Prayers by Michael Youssef © 2018 (Baker Books), used by permission. Learn more in Dr. Youssef's sermon Life-Changing Prayers, Part 5: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Jay Watts about his article, “What Does the World Look Like Without God? Deconstruction and Unanswered Prayers.” Coming Soon!This is also part of Jay's ongoing column, Ethical Apologetics.For the specific older article mentioned in the podcast please see David Hume's Fatally Flawed Arguments against Miracle Reports. One way you can support our online articles and podcasts is by leaving us a tip. A tip is just a small amount, like $3, $5, or $10, which is the cost of a latte, lunch out, or coffee drink. To leave a tip, click here.Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 485: The Problem of Platforming on Anger The Problem of Platforming on AngerEpisode 469: The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian “The Incredulity of Yuval Noah Harari: Evaluating the World's Foremost Big Story Historian'”Episode 441: Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“Exploring “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) Decisions with Hope“ Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.

What do you do when you pray—and nothing seems to change? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef walks through the prophet Habakkuk's struggle with unanswered prayer and unexpected answers. Instead of letting disappointment harden his heart, Habakkuk turned delay into discipleship—using the agony of waiting to grow in trust, strengthen faith, and align his will with God's. Dr. Youssef explains that God was going to answer Habakkuk—just not how or when the prophet expected. Revival would come, but first God would bring judgment to awaken a people who had ignored His warnings for generations. Even then, the Lord preserved a faithful remnant and anchored them with an unshakable promise: no matter how dark the times become, God remains in control of history and watches over His people. Tucked inside Habakkuk is a line that later shaped Paul's teaching on salvation and ignited the Reformation: “the righteous person will live by his faithfulness” (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17). This devotional calls you to that same steady obedience—remaining faithful whether God says yes, no, or not yet. Prayer: Father, thank You that You are near even when Your answer is no or not yet. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.  Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Topics: Unanswered Prayers, Lies About Prayer, Praying the Prayer Right, Vain Repetitions (Matthew 6:7), Unconfessed Sin and Prayer, Cherished Sin (Psalm 66:18), Righteousness Through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21), Doubt and Prayer (James 1:6-7), God's Faithfulness Despite Our Doubt (2 Timothy 2:13), Wrong Motives in Prayer (James 4:3), Pleasure and God, Unforgiveness and Prayer, Forgiving Because You're Forgiven (Ephesians 4:32), James and the Law, Christ Is the End of the Law (Romans 10:4), Ignoring the Poor and Prayer (Proverbs 21:13), Bad Husbands and Prayer (1 Peter 3:7), Praying Together as Spouses, God Always Hears You, the Holy Spirit Praying for You (Romans 8:26), God Working All Things for Good (Romans 8:28), New Heart at Salvation, Righteousness Not Based on Behavior, Unanswered Prayers and Jesus, Asking and Trusting, Striving to Rest (Hebrews 4:11), God's Got Something Better Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional!  https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

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God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture shows God saying "no" to both the Apostle Paul and Jesus in Gethsemane. In part three of this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals God's sufficient grace in unanswered prayers. Could our redemption actually depend on a prayer that went unheeded by the Father? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

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Why do so many of our prayers seem to go unanswered? John Mark tackles one of the most difficult tensions in the Christian life: how to square Jesus's bold promise of "ask anything in my name and I will do it" with the reality of unanswered prayer. He explores fifteen reasons our prayers might not be answered the way we expect and closes by introducing the ancient practice of lament as a way to meet God honestly in our pain.Key Scripture Passages: John 14v12-14; John 15v7, 16; John 16v23-24; Psalm 13; Psalm 66v18; Isaiah 58This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Matthew from Fullerton, California; Kree from Bismarck, North Dakota; Lee from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire; Benjamin from Conroe, Texas; and Amy from Wilton, New York. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

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