These Are The Days Ep 135: Who Is The Holy Spirit? With Tyler Staton
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Feb 5, 2025 
Tyler Staton, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church and author of "The Familiar Stranger," discusses the Holy Spirit as a deeply relational being. He emphasizes diverse prayer practices, encouraging believers to explore a 'color palette' of approaches. The conversation dives into how God's love can bridge gaps in understanding during moral struggles and the importance of nurturing faith in children through imaginative prayer. Tyler highlights the transformative power of reflection in deepening one’s relationship with God and encourages experiential spiritual engagement.
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Broaden Your Prayer Practices
- Define prayer as the experience of knowing God, not just a list of requests.
- Explore various prayer practices like silence, intercession, and contemplation to deepen your spiritual journey.
Explore the Full Spectrum of Prayer
- Focusing solely on preferred prayer methods limits spiritual growth, like only playing one instrument.
- Explore diverse prayer practices to discover your strengths and connect with God in new ways.
Rediscovering Listening Prayer
- The Roloffs discovered listening prayer as a way to deepen their connection with God, expanding their understanding of prayer beyond simply talking.
- This rediscovery led to a more relational and experiential understanding of their faith.
