If you have any amount of experience with prayer, you probably have questions. Why does God answer some of my prayers and not others? Why does God wait to answer my prayers? If Jesus came to seek and save the lost and if prayer is powerful, then why doesn’t God seem to answer prayers for my lost friends and family? These questions can compound into confusion about God Himself and eventually lead us to think: Do my prayers matter? Do they matter to God? And do they matter in the real world and in the lives of real people? This episode includes personal stories about unanswered prayer, what prayer says about the character of God, and how different cultural traditions interact with these questions. You’ll also hear wisdom from Strahan Coleman, Pete Greig, and everyday apprentices of Jesus. These podcasts accompany nine Practices developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, these Practices are now free. To learn more about The Circle or to participate in the Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit www.practicingtheway.org.

Pete Greig, an author and founder of 24-7 Prayer International, explores the transformative power of prayer. He emphasizes how passionate intercessory prayers can lead to miraculous breakthroughs for others. Listeners hear inspiring stories including a miraculous birth linked to prayer, and the importance of community connections. Greig also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding prayers, highlighting spiritual authority and the necessity of faith in creating significant change in the world.

24-7 Prayer in many contexts straddles Free Church and Episcopal traditions. More importantly we are ‘charismatic’ and both ‘monastic’ in orientation. We love both the gathered Church and embrace the importance of the rediscovery of Ephesians 4 ministries, including that of the apostle in today's Church. At the same time we believe that the rediscovery of monasticism and its contextualisation into contemporary culture is vital if we are going to see the revival of the church and the rewiring of the culture. Enter what we have often called ‘Aposto-monasticism’.

In this engaging discussion, Pete Greig, founder of the global prayer movement 24-7 Prayer, reflects on 25 years of transformative prayer experiences. He emphasizes the necessity of integrating prayer into everyday life and its profound impact on individuals and communities. Greig highlights the church's vital role in responding to societal issues and shares candid lessons from his journey, including the significance of night prayers and the evolving faith landscape among Gen Z. The conversation fosters a sense of community and humor, encouraging listeners to embrace deeper spiritual connections.

John Mark Comer, Christine Caine, Tim Mackie, and Pete Greig discuss prayer as a means of intimacy with God, the importance of starting the day with silence and prayer, connecting with God through personal experiences and creative journaling, and the transformative impact of prayer on their lives.