Prayer can feel confusing when you’re doing all the talking, carrying all the pressure, and still wondering if God is actually near. We wanted something more honest and more practical, so we sat down with Eric Amos, founder of Listening Prayer Workshop, to talk about how listening prayer turns faith from ideas into relationship.

Eric shares his journey from a more intellectual, classic evangelical background into a lived experience of hearing God’s voice. We explore why listening prayer is not about being “extra spiritual”, it’s about creating space for a real conversation with Jesus, then learning how to recognise His tone and character over time. Along the way we talk about seasons of waiting and singleness, and why God’s stability, kindness, and joy matter when life feels unresolved.

We also go deep on inner healing and spiritual formation. When unmet needs for comfort, belonging, worth, and security stay buried, we reach for validation in relationships and end up exhausted or disappointed. Eric explains love as reconnecting to God as the source, building a secure attachment bond that reshapes identity and frees us to love others from overflow. We name common prayer traps like shame and the Santa Claus mindset, then offer a healthier framework for discernment, journaling, and daily “practicing His presence.” You’ll hear concrete stories from listening prayer practice, plus a clear overview of Eric’s free Zoom prayer workshops (Listening Prayer 101, praying for others, and intercession).

Whether you’re longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, grow in discernment, or simply experience a deeper relationship with Jesus, this conversation offers practical tools and hope for the journey. If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and let us know what spoke to you most. To learn more about Eric’s Listening Prayer Workshops and free resources, visit http://www.listeningprayerworkshop.com

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Some love stories are simply too incredible not to share.

In this episode of 1 True Talks, Renee opens her heart and shares some of the most unforgettable stories from her years as a Christian matchmaker. From impossible long-distance relationships and second chances after heartbreak to widows finding love again and couples who discovered that God’s plan was greater than their own, each story is a powerful reminder that God is always working for our good behind the scenes.

Along the way, Renee shares practical wisdom for singles navigating dating, waiting, and preparing for marriage. She reminds us that healthy relationships begin with surrendered hearts, intentional preparation, and trusting God’s perfect timing. Whether you’re praying for your future spouse, healing from a past relationship, or simply wondering if God has forgotten your story, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and the reminder that your story isn’t behind, it’s still being written.

In this episode:
❤️ Real matchmaking stories that only God could orchestrate
🙏 Why God’s timing is always worth the wait
💍 Lessons on healthy, Christ-centered dating
🌱 How God prepares hearts before bringing people together
✨ Hope for anyone feeling discouraged in their waiting season

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If you’ve ever stared at your phone wondering, “Do they even like me?” this conversation is for you. We take one of the most repeated dating lines, “if he wanted to, he would,” and slow it down with a matchmaker’s eye for patterns. Because the problem usually isn’t that you can’t tell what’s happening, it’s that you’re trying to make inconsistency feel like a sign.

We talk about what effort really looks like in modern dating: consistent communication, clear intention, making and keeping plans, real follow-through, emotional availability, and forward movement. We also level the playing field. Men experience the same uncertainty when a woman says she’s interested but disappears, cancels, or stays vague. “Mixed signals” aren’t mysterious, they’re inconsistent, and inconsistency is information.

From a faith-centered perspective, we anchor this in a simple test: confusion versus peace. God is not the author of confusion, so when dating feels like anxiety, guessing, and emotional whiplash, it’s worth paying attention. We also get honest about why people override the signs: potential, sunk time, fear of starting over, and early chemistry that gets mistaken for long-term alignment.

If you’re tired of carrying the connection alone, you’ll leave with a clearer standard for healthy relationships and a better question to ask: what is the effort showing?

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