Tired of fake prayer? Discover the real, raw heart of connecting with God beyond perfection or performance!
Want a deeper prayer life? We’re exploring how prayer is often misunderstood as a performance rather than an honest encounter with God. Josh Lewis welcomes Dr. Kyle Strobel, associate professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University to explore spiritual formation, the messiness of prayer, and how Christian theology meets lived experience.
In this episode of Remnant Radio, Josh and Kyle navigate the tension between seeking God’s presence and living by faith even amid spiritual dryness. We’ll explore spiritual warfare and examine why our wandering minds in prayer are actually gifts, revealing the longings of our hearts. Their conversation bridges scholarly theology with down-to-earth practical wisdom, equipping you for a vibrant Christian life marked by honest prayer, theological depth, and spiritual growth.
0:00 – Introduction
5:24 – "Where Prayer Becomes Real" overview
7:23 – Common confusions about prayer
12:16 – The performance mindset
16:00 – How real honesty changes prayer
22:28 – Law vs. gospel distinction
26:20 – Prayers that avoid God
29:53 – Biblical examples: authenticity vs. performance
33:01 – The path for Christian growth
45:56 – Tension: desiring spiritual experiences and God’s sufficiency
54:09 – Seeking God’s face
59:05 – The “dark night of the soul,” longing for God, and spiritual formation
1:00:56 – Closing
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