Prayer is the bedrock of discipleship; ideally, it’s a daily practice that brings us into a closer relationship with God. Yet it still feels daunting to so many of us. Are we praying often enough, and for long enough? Are we having a conversation with God, or just rattling off a list of wishes? Are we bringing our true selves to him, or just putting on a performance?

For this week’s episode, Redeemed founder Paul Amos and ministry director Nate Dewberry christen our new Atlanta podcast studio with an in-depth discussion on prayer, the misconceptions even devout Christ-followers have about it, and what we can do to feel more fulfilled and connected to God in our daily prayer lives. No step-by-step instructions here, because there’s no single “right” way to pray—but there are some thought-provoking suggestions and guidance for ensuring that what’s central to our prayers is not our wishes and desires, but God’s.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/The new podcast studio

2:05 The ways our prayer lives evolve from childhood to adulthood

6:06 Making contemplative prayer less daunting

12:07 Prayer as a communal activity

16:58 The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in our prayer lives

24:28 Are you praying for God to change the world, or change you?

30:24 How The Redeemed can help facilitate more fulfilling prayer experiences

36:40 The duality of our relationship with God

38:30 A closing prayer, with the Lord’s Prayer as our guide

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