Overview:
In this session, Angela and Carl Nicolson share together. The topic of spiritual growth takes center stage, first in the Parable of the Sower and then through personal reflections on God’s nature.

Angela shares thoughts on eternal wisdom and the significance of sowing the seeds of God's Word. She draws attention to the diverse responses based on the “soil”—the hearts of the receivers.

Carl then shares his winsome experience with Fonzie the Cat, who inadvertently helps him contemplate aspects of God's unexpected provision and omnipresent love.

Recorded on July 31st, 2024.

This episode's transcript is available to download here:
https://share.klaario.com/OOOWZ7

Links to additional resources discussed in this session are below.

Chapter Markers:

• (00:00) - Opening Prayer and Introduction
• (02:16) - Sharing Thoughts on Eternal Wisdom
• (03:41) - Reading and Reflecting on the Parable of the Sower
• (07:38) - Discussing Spiritual Warfare and Satan's Influence
• (11:32) - Applying the Parable to Business and Personal Growth
• (14:56) - Engaging in Lifestyle Evangelism
• (17:54) - Reflecting on the Importance of Patience in Sowing Seeds
• (23:05) - Warnings Against Hypocrisy and Legalism
• (27:19) - Expressions of Gratitude
• (28:09) - The Story of Fonzie the Cat
• (31:58) - Lessons from Psalm 125
• (34:07) - Reflecting on God's Presence
• (36:38) - The Importance of Spiritual Vision
• (39:44) - God's Love and Our Pessimism
• (44:00) - The Foundational Parable
• (46:03) - A Testimony of Divine Timing
• (49:38) - Closing Prayer and Reflections

Resources from this Prayer Time session:

Mark 4:1-20
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%204%3A1-20&version=VOICE

Psalm 125
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20125&version=VOICE

Psalm 119:121-122
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20119%3A121-122&version=VOICE

John 15:4
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2015%3A4&version=VOICE

Luke 11:39-52

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2011%3A39-52&version=VOICE

End Notes:
Each of these episodes is drawn from what has come to be called “Prayer Time.” Meeting weekly since 2007, it is a gathering of people sharing together in their faith journey.

Join us in-person at Emerio Design in Beaverton, Oregon USA on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm Pacific Time, or online.

Prayer Time Heir Waves episodes are edited for clarity and conciseness. Transcripts are generated using Machine Learning. They may contain typos, misspellings, omissions, and misheard words. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Please use for reference only.

Produced with love by Carl + Angela Nicolson of klaario.

Overview:
In this session, Jared Roth explores the power of metacognition and gratitude through personal anecdotes, biblical references, and psychological studies. He discusses the significance of framing memories with gratitude and shaping a positive mindset for the past, the present, and the future.

Jared also talks about changing our neural pathways through gratitude, accepting negativity as a part of the human experience, and distinguishing between the brain and the mind when processing thoughts and emotions.

Recorded on April 24th, 2024.

This episode's transcript is available to download here:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcacd79f/transcript.txt

Links to additional resources discussed in this session are below.

Chapter Markers:

• (00:00) - Opening Prayer and Blessings
• (00:54) - Navigating Today's Talk
• (01:32) - Prayer Time Online Meeting Link Update
• (02:17) - Adventures in Patagonia: A Personal Journey
• (05:22) - Reflecting on Nature, God, and the Essence of Time
• (09:20) - Framing Life with Gratitude, Savouring, and Hope
• (18:47) - Paul's Example: Gratitude, Savouring, and Hope Amidst Trials
• (22:32) - Understanding Our Brains' Response Systems
• (26:58) - Metacognition: The Path to Maturity and Self-Control
• (29:12) - Navigating Emotions and Reactions
• (29:42) - The Power of Observing and Accepting Emotions
• (30:31) - Choosing Positive Reactions Over Negative Emotions
• (36:38) - Embracing Gratitude in the Face of Adversity
• (38:56) - Metacognition: Reflecting on the Past, the Present, and the Future
• (43:23) - The Impact of Gratitude on Memory and Perspective
• (50:34) - Transforming the Mind through Gratitude and Positive Framing
• (55:09) - Closing Prayer

Resources from this Prayer Time session:

1. Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier—Arthur C. Brooks
2. From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life—Arthur C.Brooks
3. Switch on Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health—Caroline Leaf

End Notes:
Each of these episodes is drawn from what has come to be called “Prayer Time.” Meeting weekly since 2007, it is a gathering of people sharing together in their faith journey.

Join us in-person at Emerio Design in Beaverton, Oregon USA on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm Pacific Time, or online.

Prayer Time Heir Waves episodes are edited for clarity and conciseness. Transcripts are generated using Machine Learning. They may contain typos, misspellings, omissions, and misheard words. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Please use for reference only.

Produced with love by Carl + Angela Nicolson of klaario.

Overview:
Chad Williams leads this Prayer Time session. He reflects on the significance of a pattern that emerges from within the details of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Recognition of this pattern culminates in a call to affirm Jesus' ongoing impact and presence in all circumstances.

Recorded on April 3rd, 2024.

This episode's transcript is available to download here:
https://share.transistor.fm/s/d831d45a/transcript.txt

Links to additional resources discussed in this session are below.

Chapter Markers:

• (00:00) - The Glass is Always Full
• (02:12) - Reflecting on Easter Weekend
• (03:39) - The Crucifixion and Prophecy Fulfilled
• (08:37) - Jesus' Burial and Resurrection
• (14:53) - The Man in the Middle
• (21:09) - The Folded Napkin: A Symbol
• (25:04) - Unity and Disunity in Scripture
• (26:26) - The Power of Unity
• (27:12) - The Proverbial Lesson
• (27:29) - Spiritual Synchronization
• (29:01) - The God in the Middle
• (29:52) - Discovering Hidden Blessings
• (30:41) - The Love of God
• (31:44) - Jesus' Declaration and Ascension
• (32:23) - Intimacy with the Father
• (35:13) - The Finished Work of Jesus
• (42:00) - The Torn Curtain
• (44:37) - Earthquake and Resurrection
• (45:56) - The Cover-Up
• (46:55) - Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

Prayer Time Heir Waves episodes are edited for clarity and conciseness. Transcripts are generated using Machine Learning. They may contain typos, misspellings, omissions, and misheard words. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Please use for reference only.

Links from this Prayer Time session:

John 19:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+19&version=VOICE

John 20:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20&version=VOICE

End Notes:
Each of these episodes is drawn from what has come to be called “Prayer Time.” Meeting weekly since 2007, it is a gathering of people sharing together in their faith journey.

Join us in-person at Emerio Design in Beaverton, Oregon USA on Wednesdays at 12:00 pm Pacific Time, or online.

Prayer Time Heir Waves episodes are edited for clarity and conciseness. Transcripts are generated using Machine Learning. They may contain typos, misspellings, omissions, and misheard words. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Please use for reference only.

Produced with love by Carl + Angela Nicolson of klaario.