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Faith Adjacent

February Office Hours: What’s the Deal with the Methodist Church, Shia LaBeouf, and Having Saints Pray for You?

Feb 1, 2024
Topics include Shia LaBeouf's Catholic conversion, finding the right church, handling friends who pray too much, N.T. Wright's perspectives on perseverance, and strategies for selecting the right church like dating.
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Quick takeaways

  • Suggest setting boundaries when dealing with a friend who prays excessively to maintain focus and respect.
  • Align values with spouse, research churches, and attend services to evaluate community dynamics before committing.

Deep dives

Coping with a Prolific Prayer Partner

When dealing with someone who tends to pray too frequently, consider politely suggesting that prayer be reserved until the end of a conversation to maintain focus. Alternatively, explain your need for silence and reflection before praying together. Approach the situation with diplomacy to balance personal boundaries and respect for the other person's devotion.

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