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A podcast exploring Scripture and all things related to it. New episodes released every day.
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Apr 10, 2021 • 52min
020. Praying Ephesians, Pt. 2
In this next-to-last episode of ProveText, Dr. Fredrick J. Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb continue exploring prayer in Ephesians. This time, they look at the second major prayer of Paul's epistle. What's significant? Why does it matter? How can it shape your prayer life? Listen in and find out.

Apr 3, 2021 • 1h 7min
019. Praying Ephesians, Pt. 1
In this episode, Dr. Fredrick Long and Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb begin a 3-part mini-series exploring the 3 prayers of Ephesians. Listen in and enjoy this rich conversation.

Mar 28, 2021 • 56min
018. Can I Pray Against Someone?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prayer. In the first half of the episode, they discuss the difference between individual and group/corporate prayer. Like, what should you be doing when someone else is praying? In the second half, they discuss whether it's okay to pray "against" someone or not. Can we pray like David did, that is, for the desired death of an enemy or their children? Listen in to this fun and insightful conversation.

Mar 20, 2021 • 39min
017. Prayer as Preparation for Serving & Living
In this episode of ProveText, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prayer. Here, they have 2 questions of interest: 1) How does prayer prepare us for serving? And 2) How does prayer prepare us for living? Have you ever considered the preparatory role and power of prayer? Listen in for more details.

Mar 13, 2021 • 40min
016. Doubting Prayer. Questioning Vagueness.
In this episode, the half-way point of Season 2, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long continue discussing prayer. In particular, they consider whether praying "specifically" in prayer is a necessity. Are vague prayers bad and/or ineffective or less effective? And what is the role of doubt in prayer? If someone doubts when they pray, does it affect the outcome at all? Listen in and join the conversation.

Mar 6, 2021 • 38min
015. Why Are Some Prayers Answered & Some Not?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long tackle the question: "Why are some prayers answered and some not?" (Or, put differently: "Why are some prayers answered positively and some not?") Ever pondered this question? What are your thoughts? Listen in and see what these two have to say.

Feb 27, 2021 • 37min
014. Why Pray if God Already Knows?
In this episode, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long ask the age-old question: Why pray if God already knows? That is, why pray if God already knows what we're going to ask/say? We think you'll find the discussion illuminating and informative. Listen in.

Feb 20, 2021 • 43min
013. How to Pray Without Ceasing
In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick Long discuss the mysterious command of Paul to "pray without ceasing." What does that mean? Is it really possible? If so, how does one do it? If you've ever been intrigued by this matter, listen in.

Feb 13, 2021 • 50min
012. What is Prayer?
In the first episode of Season 2 of ProveText ("The Prayer Season"), Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long discuss their initial experiences with prayer. Following that, they ask the question: What is Prayer? Each gives their own definition, which will help set the stage for future episodes on this matter. Listen in and grow.

Jan 30, 2021 • 33min
011. Privileging Scripture, Changing Beliefs: 2 Bible Scholars Open Up
In this last episode of Season 1, Dr. T. Michael W. Halcomb and Dr. Fredrick J. Long get transparent. They open up about how, as they grew in their study of Scripture, they had to let go of some of their cherished beliefs. It was a tough process of getting honest and privileging Scripture. Listen in on this important conversation.


