HeyJaredEncouraging Prayer
You'll find practical, Scripture-based help here to really encourage you as you pray, including information on my latest books and projects, a very active prodigal "prayer wall," videos and podcasts, Our Daily Bread devotionals, and much more (keep scrolling down!).
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Listening In Prayer (opens the original)
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How do we truly listen to God? In this episode of Encouraging Prayer , Dr. James Banks explores the deeper dimensions of listening to God—not simply through words, but through His presence, peace, love, tenderness, and the ways He speaks to our hearts. James and Robbie discuss the importance of slowing down, quieting the noise, letting go of our expectations, and becoming attentive to God's presence. Drawing from John 10:27 and Psalm 16:11, they reflect on what it means to hear the Shepherd's vo
Prayer About Lost Things (opens the original)
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We've all been there—misplaced keys, missing glasses, a lost wallet, or something far more precious. But have you ever stopped to pray before you start searching? In this episode of Encouraging Prayer , Dr. James Banks and host Robbie Dilmore explore the surprisingly biblical topic of praying about lost things. Drawing from Scripture—including the floating axe head, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—they reveal how God cares about even the smallest details of our lives and ofte
How To Pray When You're Church Hurt (opens the original)
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How do you pray when the people who were supposed to reflect Christ are the ones who wounded you? Church hurt can leave deep scars—bringing disappointment, betrayal, confusion, and even making it difficult to pray. In this heartfelt episode of Encouraging Prayer , Dr. James Banks and host Robby Dilmore explore the biblical path to healing when the pain comes from within the church. Drawing from personal experience and the promises of Scripture, they discuss why the first and best response to chu
A God Adventure (opens the original)
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What if one of the greatest adventures of faith begins with something as simple as taking a walk? In this episode of Encouraging Prayer , Dr. James Banks and Robby Dilmore explore what it truly means to "walk with God"—not just as a biblical metaphor, but as a practical, daily experience. Drawing inspiration from Enoch, Jesus, and the Psalms, James shares how a simple walk can become sacred time with the Lord through prayer, Scripture meditation, and quiet attentiveness to God's presence. Along
Get 'Em, God! (opens the original)
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Is it okay to pray, "Get 'em, God"? What do we do when someone has hurt us, harmed someone we love, or is actively persecuting others? Scripture contains some surprisingly bold prayers asking God to bring justice—and they're not limited to the Old Testament. In this thought-provoking episode of Encouraging Prayer , Dr. James Banks explores the biblical practice of imprecatory prayer and the tension between asking God for justice while still obeying Jesus' command to love our enemies and pray for
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