S1:E8 - Prayer

If God already knows everything we need, why do we have to articulate our prayers? And how are we supposed to handle it when God answers with a definitive "no" or seems completely silent? In this episode, we break down what prayer is actually supposed to be.

Moving away from the idea of God as a "cosmic vending machine," we look at the Lord's Prayer (Disciple's Prayer?), the difference between individual and corporate communion, and how to stay faithful during seasons of spiritual silence. Tune in for an honest conversation about bold requests, deep dependence, and what a Christian can truly expect out of a life of prayer.

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