Is prayer your first step, or last resort? It can be a little awkward to keep a conversation going with someone you can’t see or speak to in person. But what if our prayer time wasn’t meant to be an occasional check-in? What if our prayers were meant to be part of an ongoing chat with our best friend, someone who loves us, who wants to hear about all the details of our life, and who willingly comes alongside us in every moment? God created us to be in deep relationship with Him—two-way conversations included. Join your hosts Rasool Berry and Dr. Christin Thorpe as they sit down with Dr. Barbara Peacock to explore different ways we can maintain a daily dialogue with our Creator.

Guest Bio:

Dr. Barbara Peacock is a sought-after keynote speaker and writer, who engages audiences nationwide with wisdom, authenticity, and spiritual depth. Some of her published works include Soul Care in African American Practice, Spiritual Practices for Soul Care: 40 Ways to Deepen Your Faith, and her newest book, Soul Journey.

Additionally, Dr. Peacock is the founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries (2013) and Peacock Soul Care (2021), a Christ-centered institute that offers certification in Spiritual Direction and Formation. Dr. Peacock and her husband Gilbert enjoy traveling, writing, and staying active. They have a daughter, Vernee who is married to Michael, with two grandchildren, Eden and Eliah.

Verses Mentioned:

• Matthew 6:6–13
• John 14:26
• Daniel’s Prayer (Daniel 9:1-19)
• 2 Chronicles 7:14
• Luke 22:42
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Psalm 1:2
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• Psalm 46:10

Featured Links:

• Keep the conversation going with the Discussion Guide from this episode!
• Get your copy of Dr. Peacock’s NEW book, Soul Journey!
• Connect with Dr. Peacock on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn
• Faith Under Construction Landing Page: https://www.odbm.org/en/voices/faith-under-construction
• VOICES Community: https://www.odbm.org/en/voices
• Follow VOICES on Instagram