Summary On at least two occasions Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as “living water.” How does this image shape and guide our prayer? What is “peace like a river,” and how can we access that peace through prayer? Episode 29: There is No Other River: Praying with the Spirit Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Vice […]

Summary In this episode we continue our focus on the Holy Spirit during the season of Pentecost. The first two verses of the Bible encourage us in our work, which can mirror and participate in God’s own work. We gain confidence to face the chaos and formlessness we often encounter in our vocations, trusting that […]

Summary This episode kicks off a series on the Holy Spirit during the season of Pentecost. This text from John describes the resurrected Christ doing two odd things: showing his wounds, and breathing on the disciples. What do these actions mean for our lives, and how might they guide our prayers? Episode 27: Sharing Your […]

Summary Luke 24:13-35 describes the appearance of the resurrected Christ to two disciples as they journey on the road to Emmaus. This is a road trip story, filled with unexpected surprises as all road trips are. It also commends two important prayer practices: recounting our days to Jesus and being a host toward him. Episode […]

Summary What might it look like for your life to be washed over by the tide of resurrection? In this episode, we explore an ancient Christian creed found in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Also, I talk about my favorite surf instructor ever, Tony. Episode 25: Easter Tide Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Vice President of Advancement, this […]

Summary What if a day you have likely never thought about is central to God’s saving work? Holy Saturday is the day in between. It is the space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Ours is a Holy Saturday world, a Holy Saturday world on the edge of resurrection. Episode 24: Holy Saturday Hosted by […]

Summary The words of this lament are perhaps the last words spoken by Jesus on the cross. How are we to pray these words with Jesus? How are we to pray, at all, at the foot of the cross? We explore these questions in this episode, focusing on Mark 15:34, Jesus’ “cry of dereliction.” Episode 23: […]

Summary In this episode, we consider Mark 14:3-9, the story of an unnamed woman anointing Jesus before his death. Mark places this narrative in a prominent place, and Jesus praises the woman’s actions beyond any other response in Mark’s gospel. To pray this text is to allow our lives to conform to Jesus’ lavish sacrifice for […]

Summary In this episode, the Teach Us to Pray Podcast interviews its first guest – Peter Greer, President & CEO of HOPE International. Listen in as we hear more about the work Peter is doing and hear insights from his recently released book Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World-Changing Leaders. Episode 21: Strengthen […]

Summary Isaiah declares the wonder and beauty of Christmas in three little words: “for unto us.” Who is your “us”? God takes on human flesh so as to bring the divine into human community, a community that is, profoundly, not limited to the living. Handel’s “Unto Us” Chorus takes center stage in this episode, guiding […]

Summary In this episode, we look at the prominent biblical theme of light and darkness through the lens of Movement 10 of Handel’s Messiah. Light does not exist without darkness. Through prayer, we can both become aware of darkness and boldly face it. Episode 19: Praying through Light and Darkness Welcome to the newest podcast […]

Summary Prayer is how we yield to God’s refining work in our lives. God uses difficulty to bring us, ultimately, to delight – the joy of a transformed life. In this episode, I focus on Handel’s surprising musical interpretation of Malachi 3:3 and share personally about how God has refined me. Episode 18: The One […]