A new year often brings the desire to reset—not just with goals and routines, but in how we lead, parent, and connect with God. In this episode, Kaleb Allen reflects on the emotional and spiritual weight many men carry coming out of the holidays: feeling off-rhythm, spiritually dry, or unsure how to re-engage. In reference to James 5:17 and Elijah’s prayer life, he calls Christian husbands, fathers, and leaders back to the foundation—fervent, honest, consistent prayer. He urges you to show up before God with your whole heart and trust Him to work through your weakness.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why James 5:17 matters for men struggling to pray
- How early church history describes James as a man of consistent prayer
- What it means to pray like Elijah—with faith, urgency, and expectation
- Why prayer is hard—and how to reengage your heart when you feel numb
- The role of fervency, persistence, and spiritual travail in breakthrough
- Why your emotions can’t be trusted to lead your prayer life
- How real prayer engages your whole being, not just your words
📖 Scriptures References:
James 5:17–18
1 Kings 18
Daniel 7
Matthew 28, John 13, Luke 24
Romans 8
1 Thessalonians 5
Luke 18
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