Bridgetown Audio Podcast A Prayer Shaped Life - Evening: Pray Examen
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Nov 24, 2025 
Tyler Staton, a pastor and teacher, shares insights on the Examen, an evening prayer practice that encourages reflection and spiritual growth. He explores how daily habits shape a prayer-filled life and emphasizes the importance of slowing down to recognize God's presence. Staton discusses the four movements of the Examen: review, resonate, repent, and request, highlighting how this practice helps individuals reconnect with their true selves and cultivate hope. He emphasizes the transformative impact of evening prayer in preparing for tomorrow.
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Prayer Is Staying Awake
- Prayer and staying awake are synonymous in the New Testament and with Jesus' teaching in Gethsemane.
- Prayer prevents living on autopilot and keeps you alert to God's presence and action.
Ignatius' Bedridden Conversion
- Ignatius of Loyola began praying during nine months bedridden after a battlefield injury and transformed his life.
- His evening practice of reviewing the day became the Jesuit examen still used today.
Make The Examen A Daily Habit
- Practice the examen each evening to slow down and remember God's presence in your day.
- Pair the examen with an existing habit like your commute or bedtime to make it stick.
