The Elephant in the Room of Prayer - Episode 138
In this thought-provoking episode of our podcast, Pastor Bill Prater addresses the "elephant in the room" of prayer: unanswered requests that challenge a believer's faith in God's power and compassion. Using the Apostle Paul's plea to remove his "thorn in the flesh" as a framework, Pastor Prater explores how God's refusals, grounded in His broader, loving perspective, may yield greater outcomes than immediate affirmatives. Join us to explore the notion of divine "no's" not as denials, but as profound guidance towards spiritual growth and deeper trust in His divine wisdom, even amidst life's uncertainties.
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Nothing Will - Episode 137
In this powerful episode, Bill Prater explores the profound nature of God's love as demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Highlighting scripture from Romans 8:31-39, he reflects on the boundless depth and permanence of divine love, which transcends all human understanding and is promised to all, regardless of background. Through the lens of Paul's suffering, Prater emphasizes that God's true promise is not an easy life, but the eternal security found in His love. Listeners are encouraged to embrace this love and find assurance amidst life's challenges, guided by personal experiences that resonate deeply with the struggle to comprehend divine compassion in times of personal loss.
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When They Call for Help - Episode 129
When the world reaches the bottom, they have nowhere else to turn, nowhere else to look than up. You may be the only thread that connects a lost person to Christ. When they cry out in desperation for help, will you be ready?
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When Darkness Seems to Hide His Face - Episode 128
You may feel like you’re walking through the valley of the shadow of death but that God isn’t with you. It may seem that there is not a path anywhere that would lead you out. In these moments, you must lean into your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ more than you ever have. Lean into the truth that He will never leave us or forsake us. Lean into the truth that the God of the mountain is the God of the valley, that the God of the good times is the God of the bad times, and that the God of the day is the God of the night.
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How to Get Through What You'll Never Get Over | Part 2 - Episode 92
God's version of good and our version of good are not always the same. God has a purpose for our pain. Pain has the power to deepen our relationship with the Lord, to make us more like Christ, and to allow us to help other people through their pain. Even when our circumstances aren't good, God's purposes are. His grace is sufficient.
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How to Get Through What You'll Never Get Over | Part 1 - Episode 91
Grieving the loss of a loved one is not something you simply get over. You can get over a break or a sprain, but you never get over an amputation. It changes your life forever. You will never get over it, and God doesn't expect you to. However, you can get through it.
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