How Prayer Works
How Prayer Works is ultimately a mystery – yet God invites us to participate in this practice! Typically, God works in identifiable patterns. This podcast seeks to identify those patterns and answer in part the question: “How Does Prayer Work” There are many implications of these patterns for the proclamation of the gospel, the birth and strengthening of the church, and the transformation of civil society. Join Dan and his guests as we explore together the treasures of the kingdom revealed through prayer.
Episodes
Could prayer be one of the most meaningful ways we care for one another?
In this episode of How Prayer Works, Dr. Dan Baetz explores the role of prayer in congregational care. The church is meant to be a place where people experience God's love and encouragement, but we know this isn't always the case. Dan considers how prayer can help us become a more loving and caring community, where people are strengthened in their faith and sup...
What does it mean to give thanks when there doesn't seem to be much to be thankful for?
In this episode of How Prayer Works, Dr. Dan Baetz explores what it means to move beyond seasonal gratitude and develop a lifestyle of thanksgiving. Drawing from the lives of David and Paul, the example of Jesus, and the teachings of Scripture, he looks at how thanksgiving can become a regular part of our prayer lives - even in seasons of difficu...
When conflict arises, what role does prayer play in helping us find a way forward? In this episode of How Prayer Works, we talk about just that.
Dr. Dan Baetz explores two tracks that can guide us through conflict: prayer and process. Prayer keeps us attentive to God - seeking His wisdom, listening for His direction, and making use of the spiritual tools He has given us. At the same time, prayer doesn't replace thoughtfu...
What happens to our prayer life when we're discouraged, frustrated or simply don't feel like praying?
In this episode of How Prayer Works, Dr. Dan Baetz sits down with Salvation Army officer Clarence Ingram to explore Jeremiah 20 - a raw and deeply human passage where Jeremiah brings his frustration, disappointment, and even anger directly to God.
Their conversation explores what it means to be truly honest with Go...
What happens when God’s anger is stirred by our grumbling, disbelief, and rebellion? In this challenging episode of How Prayer Works, Dr. Dan Baetz explores the complex relationship between God’s holiness, justice, and mercy - and how prayer and intercession play a vital role when God’s righteous anger is revealed.
Drawing from three powerful examples in the Book of Numbers, we see how the Israelites’ complai...
Have you ever felt that your prayers are a struggle? One of the most unusual accounts in the Bible recount when Jacob, facing an impending crisis, wrestles with God.
As we grow in our understanding with prayer, wrestling with God moves beyond a metaphor to spiritual reality. We can battle our own flesh, the world and the evil one himself. Ultimately we must learn to pray tenaciously - to see God's kingdom express...
This episode features an interview with Nick and Cassandra Baetz, who share tips on integrating prayer as part of parenting practice. They offer practical advice and encouragement for families spiritual and holistic development.
This episode focuses on Jesus' stark warnings on what to avoid in our prayers. He then transitions to some key prayer patterns. This is an important episode in our growing in effective prayer!
Movements rarely disappear overnight - they fail when successive generations fail to preserve the vision, conviction and passion of their founders. In this episode we trace the history of prayer ministry after the death of the Apostles - to discover how believers carried forward - and sometimes shifted - the legacy entrusted to them.
In Part 2 in the “Art of Prayer” podcast, guest Barry Whatley demonstrates how prose and poetry have been a vehicle of prayer in Biblical and church history. He describes an important historical figure with a “King James” connection who wrote an Alphabet of prayer, and the modern day ‘bard’ who has led in the resurgence of poetry as a way to express heart’s devotion and prayer to God.
Part 1 of this unique episode delves into the Biblical and historical use of poetry and prose as a means of prayer. We interview Rev. Dr. Barry Whatley - professor, international development champion and churchman on this little discussed topic.
Why are we often afraid of the Holy Spirit? Why do many churches ignore Pentecost Sunday – the Anniversary of the Church? In this insightful episode, we interview Dr. Dan MacKinnon who gives an honest assessment of our fears. Additionally, he suggests practical steps for a deeper prayer ministry, in fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
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Disappointment, discouragement and even despair can occur between the time we have claimed the promises of God in prayer until the answer comes.
This episode provides insight on how to make the "in-between" time a faith stretcher and not a faith destroyer.
It is guaranteed that as we grow in our prayer journey, we will be challenged to take steps of faith. This podcast features an interview with Dr. Dan MacKinnon, who develops the Biblical account of crossing the Jordan River to springboard into deeper lessons of faith and prayer. (Reprise from Season 1).
In the part two continuation in this mini-series, we seek to answer the question of what was Jesus’ prayer focus in the last week of his earthly life. We draw significant spiritual lessons from Jesus’ prayers and example, strengthening us for our prayer journey, today.
Last words before death speak volumes of the person's values. This episode seeks to answer the question what was Jesus prayer focus before the cross? How does his prayers apply to us today? Part 1 of 2.
Dive into the mystery of Jesus' final prayer in John 17, where he intertwines spiritual protection and unity. Pastor Scott Whitford delves into why Jesus, on the eve of his crucifixion, emphasizes safeguarding his followers from spiritual attacks while fostering unity. Discover how these spiritual dynamics can transform your approach to prayer, spiritual warfare and relationships.
This inspiring episode features an interview with young professor and apologist Samantha Brush, who shares historical evidence of the Christian faith, specifically the Scriptures, Jesus and the resurrection. The end result is confidence that prayers are heard and answered by the Risen Christ.
Determining God’s Will can be like deciphering code. In Part 2, this podcast adds four more ‘stairs’ in our own ‘Stairway to Heaven’ - designed to help unearth God’s remarkable – and personal will.
Every serious guitar player learns the iconic “Stairway to Heaven” by the iconic band, Led Zeppelin. The Stairway is a reference from the Bible, and in today’s podcast, we use the analogy of climbing the first four stairs to progressively discern God’s will.
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