Category: Prayers from the Depths

024 Pen and Paper: Writing as a Spiritual Practice

024 Pen and Paper: Writing as a Spiritual Practice

This woman has a way with words. In Episode 024, we meet poet and author S.T. Gibson, who shares how she sees her writing as a spiritual practice. You’ll be drawn in with her poem “Four Apologies to the Trinity” and see yourself in the stunning imagery she uses in her writing. Let yourself be …

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023 Lament: Music and Prayer

023 Lament: Music and Prayer

You love her music, but have you heard her story? In this episode, singer-songwriter Sherdonna Denholm talks about difficulties in her prayer life and how music helps her communicate with God, especially in times of lament. Take-aways: There are always challenges to our prayer life. Prayer is a time to lay bare to God. God …

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017 Without Ceasing: The Jesus Prayer

017 Without Ceasing: The Jesus Prayer

“Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.” In this episode, Carolyn discusses the Eastern Orthodox “Jesus Prayer,” her experience staying at a Greek Orthodox monastery in Thessaloniki, Greece, and “praying without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

013 Compassion: Jesus on the Cross

013 Compassion: Jesus on the Cross

Do you struggle to call yourself a Christian? Most days, I do, too. Join Carolyn in a moment of contemplative prayer as we discuss two stories from the Gospels: Lazarus’ death and Jesus’ crucifixion. Mentioned in this episode: Read the story of Lazarus’ death (John 11:1-44) here Read the story of Jesus’ resurrection (any Gospel, …

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012 Tears: Psalm 6

012 Tears: Psalm 6

God hears our cries and joins us in weeping. Join the Psalmist in lifting up your cries in Psalm 6. Psalm 6 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger     or discipline me in your wrath. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint;     heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. My soul is …

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011 Silence: A Prayer for Quiet Confidence

011 Silence: A Prayer for Quiet Confidence

Hate silence? So do I. In this episode, Carolyn introduces a Prayer for Quiet Confidence. She shares her experience struggling to discern God’s will and discusses how she built a stronger relationship with the divine by quieting her self-doubt, leaning into silence, and taking positive action. A Prayer for Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who …

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010 Direction: A Prayer for Guidance

010 Direction: A Prayer for Guidance

Feeling lost? In this episode, Carolyn introduces a Prayer for Guidance. Learn about God’s faithfulness even in the darkest times and practice asking God for help in figuring out what steps come next. A Prayer for Guidance (traditional) O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light riseth up in darkness for the …

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009 Healing: Ecclesiastes 3

009 Healing: Ecclesiastes 3

It’s okay to not be okay. In this episode, Carolyn features Ecclesiastes 3 and speaks about healing and hope when we’re struggling in our faith. Take-aways: It’s okay to not be okay. Hope comes in many different shapes and sizes. Even in the darkest seasons, we can find joy in small blessings. A dear friend …

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008 Despair: Psalm 4

008 Despair: Psalm 4

Going through a dry season in your faith? In this episode, Carolyn introduces our new series, “Prayers from the Depths” – words for the times when you don’t feel like God is listening. Psalm 4 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear …

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006 Healing: The Serenity Prayer

006 Healing: The Serenity Prayer

In this episode, Carolyn discusses the Serenity Prayer, the Christian origins of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the difference between wounds that need to heal and the work we are called to do. The Serenity Prayer God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom …

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