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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
42 episodes
Praying Through Conflict: Finding The Way Forward
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 ...
When You Don't Feel Like Praying
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 Jerem...
From Grumbling to Grace: Prayer Beyond Complaining
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 ...
Wrestling with God: Praying Through the Struggle
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&n...
Praying on Your Knees: How to Pray Effectively for Your Family.
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.
Prayer Pitfalls: Warnings From Jesus
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!
Whatever Happened to Prayer Ministry after the Apostles Died? The Forgotten History of the Early Church
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 dis...
The Art of Prayer - Part 2
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 w...
The Art of Prayer
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...
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Prayer
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.&...
In-Between Prayer: From Promise to Fulfillment
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 an...
Through the Jordan: Growing in Faith and Prayer
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 ...
From Mourning to Morning: The Transforming Power of Holy Week Prayer (Part 2)
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 o...
From Mourning to Morning: The Transforming Power of Holy Week Prayer
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.
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Unraveling the Puzzle of Jesus' Final Prayer
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 attac...
Prayer Foundation: The Bible, Jesus, and the Resurrection
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 pr...
Determining God’s Will Through Prayer - Part 2
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.
“Stairway to Heaven” – Deciphering God’s Will (Part 1)
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 prog...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
This question was not first asked by the British band "The Clash" in their 1982 hit song, but one hundred years earlier by a 20 year old Hudson Taylor. He was wrestling with what God's will was. This episode looks at a challenging part...
In the Spirit of Caleb: When the Fire Still Burns
“Caleb of Old” is the epitome of faith in God and “boots on the ground” to participate in God's miracles. In this reprise and inspiring episode of season 1, we interview two modern day "Calebs" and hear the role of prayer in overcoming their pe...
Divine Design in an Age of AI: What Christmas Teaches Us About Prayer and Providence
This episode compares the developing field of A.I. with the divinely orchestrated circumstances surrounding the birth of Christ. We focus on how both the sovereignty of God and personal prayer were pivotal to the Greatest Story ever told,...
When Prayer Grows Up: From 'Gimme' to God's Glory
This episode chronicles how God orchestrates a growing spiritual maturity, radically changing how one prays. Content Warning: This episode is not recommended for those wishing to stay spiritually shallow.
How a Young Entrepreneur Found Power in Prayer
This episode chronicles the personal and prayer journey of a young, artistic and entrepreneurial young woman. You will be inspired to hear the courageous and modest example of out guest, Sally Han.
