Spiritual Misfits Podcast Pub Theology: Will, Hannah & Mitch discuss prayer and miracles
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Jan 28, 2023 Join a candid conversation on the complexities of prayer and miracles. Witness firsthand accounts of dramatic healings, while grappling with bitter disappointments from unanswered prayers. The hosts explore evolving prayer practices, including the shift to authenticity and silent retreats. They discuss the impulse to pray in crises, the ethical implications of public prayers, and the idea that every day can hold miraculous moments. Ultimately, the discussion highlights prayer's role in fostering awareness and compassion in everyday life.
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Disappointment With Expected Miracles
- Mitch shares he's been "bitterly disappointed by the miraculous" after expecting dramatic healings and seeing none.
- He recounts charismatic mission-trip claims that raised hopes but never manifested for him.
Witnessing Charismatic Phenomena
- Hannah describes witnessing dramatic charismatic phenomena like people getting out of wheelchairs and gold dust.
- She contrasts that with unanswered prayers for her disabled brother, which complicated her faith.
Prayer Reveals Theological Tensions
- Will observes prayer exposes tensions in theology by answering some small requests but not larger injustices.
- He notes prayer is a natural human impulse in desperation, regardless of belief.
