Commons Church Podcast How NOT to Pray - Jeremy Duncan
Mar 10, 2025
Discover a fresh perspective on prayer as the discussion explores its true essence beyond just routine. Dive into the humor and vulnerability of prayer with a laugh-out-loud moment from Tina Feyâs heartfelt prayer. Delve into Jesus' critique of hypocritical and performative prayers, emphasizing that prayer should transform us rather than manipulate the divine. Join in on a journey to redefine prayer as an honest, human experience rather than a formula, and embrace the idea that simplicity may hold the key to deeper spiritual connection.
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Prayer As A Corrective Model
- The Lord's Prayer is meant as a corrective model, not merely a liturgical text to recite.
- Jesus frames it to reshape imagination about what prayer is and guard against broken attempts.
Tina Fey's Humorous Parental Prayer
- Jeremy shares Tina Fey's humorous prayer from Bossypants for her newborn daughter.
- The prayer mixes comic specifics with vulnerable parental hopes, which Jeremy calls sacred.
Avoid Prayer For Public Image
- Avoid public prayers aimed at gaining social recognition or status.
- Pray privately so God who sees in secret will reward authenticity rather than performance.
