In this episode of the Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Noah Burris unpacks Chapter 3 of 21 Greatest Promises in the Bible: The Promise of Answered Prayer.

We dive deep into:

• What does it really mean to “ask and you shall receive”?
• Why answered prayer isn’t always a “yes.”
• How to avoid viewing God as transactional.
• Practical habits for a powerful prayer life.
• Linking your prayers to God’s promises and His will.

Pastor Noah shares personal stories, biblical insights, and challenges us to move beyond routine prayers into bold, faith-filled conversations with God.

📖 Key Scripture: Matthew 7:7 – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

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✅ Chapters

00:00 Welcome & Introduction00:26 Christmas Reflections with Pastor Noah02:18 Initial Thoughts on Chapter 303:58 The Core Scripture: Matthew 7:705:19 Coming Boldly to God Despite Failures07:27 Conditions for Answered Prayer – Helpful or Harmful?09:09 Understanding God’s “Yes, No, and Not Now”10:02 Personal Testimony: Wrestling with Prayer11:17 Habits vs. Conditions for Prayer13:35 Nine Habits for Effective Prayer15:07 Asking for What God Can Endorse16:09 Aligning with God’s Will17:53 Persistent Prayer – What It Really Means19:02 Prayer Beyond Asking: Seeking Relationship20:52 Spiritual Growth Through Prayer21:32 Closing Thoughts & How to Connect