Summary The book of Acts ends with Paul under arrest, living out his vocation “with all boldness and without hindrance.” In part one of two episodes on these verses, I examine how we can pray toward the vocational freedom offered in this passage by coming to understand the relationship between freedom and constraint. Episode 32: […]

Summary  In this special guest episode of Teach Us To Pray, Jeff interviews Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience about the necessity and practice of prayer for leaders who are leading through adaptive change. Episode 31: Praying Toward Resilience with Tod Bolsinger Hosted by Jeff Hoffmeyer, Denver Institute’s Vice President of […]

Summary Acts Chapter 15 records how early church leaders came to a compromise regarding a sharply divisive issue. This episode explores how that story can guide our own prayerful decision making, as well as how we can pray and act toward the unity of the Church. Episode 30: It Seemed Good to the Holy Spirit […]

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 […]