Podcasts about Unanswered Prayers

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

Have you ever prayed a prayer so many times you've lost count? Or felt like God's answer, when it finally came, made things worse not better? That's exactly where Habakkuk is in chapter one.In this message from Habakkuk 1:1–11, Jai unpacks the prophet's raw, unfiltered cry to God — and God's astonishing, unsettling response. The invitation is to bring your real prayers to God, messy and unpolished. Because God hears the rehearsal, not just the finished version. And when he answers, he works on a canvas far bigger than anything we can see.Part of the Living by Faith series through the book of Habakkuk.

In Matthew 15, Pastor Karl walks through two encounters that reveal how Jesus responds to very different kinds of people. The first is a confrontation with the Pharisees — religious leaders who had mastered looking clean on the outside while leaving their hearts completely untouched. Jesus exposes their hypocrisy and makes clear that the real issue is never what comes in from the outside, but what flows out from within.The second is a striking contrast: a Canaanite woman from Tyre and Sidon who comes to Jesus with nothing to offer — no credentials, no leverage, no religious standing. She simply cries out for mercy. When Jesus seems silent and even dismissive, she doesn't leave offended. She presses in, clings to grace, and receives what the Pharisees never could: a direct word of commendation from Jesus himself — "Great is your faith."God honors a transformed heart and exposes religious hypocrisy. And he blesses according to his grace — not our worthiness. This message is an invitation to stop trying to leverage God and start crying out for his mercy.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

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:

Today we explore John 17:1-11, in which Jesus prays for his followers – then and now.  He includes a prayer for unity among his followers - which seems not yet to have come to pass.  © Kate Heichler, 2026. To receive Water Daily by email each morning, subscribe here. Here are the bible readings for next Sunday.

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.

In Episode 110 of 2 Minute Disciple, host Nick Oyler leads a contemplative devotional through Matthew 7:7–11 — Jesus' beautiful and encouraging portrait of a Father who delights in giving good things to His children. Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep knocking. These aren't one-time requests — they're a posture of persistent, trusting prayer.

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.

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Let's read James 4 and talk about how to pray with humble motives, submit plans to God, resist temptation during breakups or hard seasons, avoid gossip and judgment, and choose friendship with God over the values of the world.If you want to hear my testimony, I mentioned here it is!Connect with me on:

In this episode, I address two major questions: why God doesn't always answer our prayers, and whether it's fair that people are born into different religions. By understanding God as a Father and looking at both justice and mercy, these questions begin to make more sense.

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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The cry of Jesus to "let this cup pass from me" went unheeded. But if that cup had passed from Jesus, none of us would have eternal life. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer demonstrates how Jesus' acceptance of God's will changes our lives—and prayers—forever. Could our redemption depend on a prayer that went unanswered by the Father? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

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

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? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture reveals the apostle Paul's trial in the face of persistent pain. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer shows God's sufficient grace in unanswered prayers. What if unanswered prayer was a blessing? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

How do we cope with unanswered prayers? There's often a glaring gap between our pain and our peace. In this message, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals six biblical admonitions for enduring trials according to the will of God. Let's step out of the cycle of disappointment even when God doesn't run His business the way we expect. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

How do we cope with unanswered prayers? There's often a glaring gap between our pain and our peace. In this message, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals six biblical admonitions for enduring trials according to the will of God. Let's step out of the cycle of disappointment even when God doesn't run His business the way we expect. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

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Do Christians believe in prayer? Like the early church, we often find ourselves caught in the mystery between a God who can move mountains and a reality that feels unmovable. In this message from Hebrews 10 and 11, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals three facts about enduring faith. Believers can bring all of their honest doubts to God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Do Christians believe in prayer? Like the early church, we often find ourselves caught in the mystery between a God who can move mountains and a reality that feels unmovable. In this message from Hebrews 10 and 11, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals three facts about enduring faith. Believers can bring all of their honest doubts to God. Description Offer:   This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Deep sorrow often stems from the silence of God in our darkest hours. Even our redeemer faced the agony of unanswered prayer. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer reveals three lessons on receiving trials from God's hand, the necessity of silence, and finding grace to endure. Could a “no” from Heaven may be God's most merciful way of hearing us? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Deep sorrow often stems from the silence of God in our darkest hours. Even our redeemer faced the agony of unanswered prayer. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer reveals three lessons on receiving trials from God's hand, the necessity of silence, and finding grace to endure. Could a "no" from Heaven may be God's most merciful way of hearing us? Description Offer:   This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Deep sorrow often stems from the silence of God in our darkest hours. Even our redeemer faced the agony of unanswered prayer. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer uncovers lessons on receiving trials from God's hand and finding grace to endure. Could a "no" from Heaven may be God's most merciful way of hearing us? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

We all eventually face the crushing weight of a prayer left unanswered. Jesus wrestled with the Father's will in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer discusses four critical questions about the “cup” of wrath and Christ's ultimate surrender. Let's find enduring peace when heaven seems silent. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

We all eventually face the crushing weight of a prayer left unanswered. Jesus wrestled with the Father's will in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer discusses four critical questions about the "cup" of wrath and Christ's ultimate surrender. Let's find enduring peace when heaven seems silent. Description Offer:   This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

Many use prayer only like an emergency oxygen mask during life's turbulence. But beyond our simple requests lies the Father's invitation to fellowship. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how to watch, pray, and accept God's will. Will we look past our circumstances to see the loving hand of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. By examining the Savior's petition in the garden, we see the weight of a divine refusal. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer explains the necessity of the cup and the call to watch. Let's find enduring peace when heaven seems silent. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

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.

Many struggle with deconstruction when the heavens remain silent. Through the olive groves of Gethsemane, we find Jesus facing a similar agony. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how Christ submitted to the Father, accepting the cup. Discover how our redemption depended on that unanswered prayer in the garden. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

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Fr. Mike reflects on the goodness and providence of God the Father, emphasizing how Jesus calls us to be shamelessly persistent in prayer. Fr. Mike also explains two difficult passages found in today's readings: what Jesus means when he tells the story of an unclean spirit who is cast out only to return, and what Jesus means when he says he comes not to bring peace but division. Today's readings are Luke 11-12 and Proverbs 26:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.