A Life of Prayer

Episode 29: Fin

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 28: Gen Z - Praying Through the Generations

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We're joined by guests Liz and Sarah (our Gen Z representatives) and Katy Fruit (on staff in our youth department) to talk about the lives and experiences of those in Gen Z; what they go through, what their struggles are, and how we can partner with this generation in life and in prayer.

Episode 27: Parents - Praying Through the Generations

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today we talk with Pastors Robyn Foye and Kevin Bonner about common parenting issues and struggles, and how we can partner and pray with those in the parenting season of life.

Episode 26: Boomers - Praying Through the Generations

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We start a series on praying through the generations by speaking with Pastor Dave Konkol, our "generational representative" for the 60 & over generation to discover what the overall worldview and prayer needs are for the Baby Boomer generation.

Episode 25: 2020

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We sit down with Kevin Bonner to review the year 2020 and talk about what we learned about the Lord and our relationships with Him.

Episode 24: Forgiveness - A Story

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

*Trigger Warning: this podcast includes references to sexual and physical abuse* Today we hear a testimony about abuse and God's hand on the journey of healing and forgiveness.

Episode 23: Divorce

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Hillary and Maggie share their stories of divorce, and how God moved in the midst of their journeys.

Episode 22: Forgiveness

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We sit down with Hillary and Pastor Pher to talk about the healing journey of forgiveness and God's heart for it.

Episode 21: Lament

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk about what "lamenting" is and why this kind of prayer is biblically necessary for both communication with God and processing a fallen world.

Episode 20: Addiction

Tue, 25 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We chat with our guest Jordan Swift about his story of addiction, the Lord's faithfulness in struggle, and how to find freedom.

Episode 19: Inner Healing Prayer

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today we chat with our guest Pastor Steve Dawson on Inner Healing Prayer; what it is, what it isn't, and how to partake in it here at First Free.

Episode 18: Contemplative Prayer

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We got ONE MORE prayer practice episode! We chat about what contemplative prayer is, its importance, and how do we do it.

Episode 17: MINI-SODE

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today we take a short time to invite your questions and to join us in a month of Prayer & Fasting!

Episode 16: Spiritual Warfare - Part 2

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We continue our conversation on Spiritual Warfare including what are the strategies that Satan uses, and the strategies we can use to walk in victory.

Episode 15: Spiritual Warfare - Part 1

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today we talk about what Spiritual Warfare is (and isn't) and how we go about it in a balanced, biblical way.

Episode 14: Prayer Practices - Listening

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week's practice is "listening prayer". In this episode we discuss how to overcome distraction and develop a listening ear (and heart) toward God.

Episode 13: Prayer Practices - Intercession

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week we talk about the practice of "Intercession"; what it is, why it's vital, and how we do it.

Episode 12: Prayer Practices - Petition

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

We continue our Prayer Practices series talking about Petition; what it is, how we do it, and what are some common barriers to coming to the Lord with our requests.

Episode 11: Prayer Practices - Adoration

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

This week we start a new series on different types of prayer. Today's practice is adoration; what is it, why is it important, and how does it impact our lives?

Episode 10: Holy Spirit

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Who is the Holy Spirit, what does He do, and how do we grow in fellowship with Him?

Episode 9: Calling

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What is calling? How do we discover God's purpose for our lives? Featuring special guest Pastor Daniel Olson of Pleasant Valley Church.

Episode 8: Prayer Room

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Today, we talk about one of our ministries at our local church called "Prayer Room" and the concept of "abiding" with Pastor Pher Lois and Hilary Freitag

Episode 7: Dating

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

It's Valentine's week! Today we're talking about what dating is, how to do it well, and how to walk it out in step with the Lord.

Episode 6: When God Says No

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Does God say 'No' in the Bible? How do you know the difference between 'No' and 'Not yet'? How do you process and walk through a 'No'?

Episode 5: Praying God's Word

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What is "praying God's word"? Is it important? How do we do it?

Episode 4: Mental Health - Part 2

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

How do you define "anxiety" and "depression", how do we identify what's going on in our mental health, and how do we love and help those around us with mental health struggles?

Episode 3: Mental Health - Part 1

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

How do faith and mental health go together? Can I have faith and still struggle? How do I biblically improve my mental health?

Episode 2: Hearing God's Voice

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

What does God sound like and how can we hear Him on a daily basis?

Episode 1: God's Heart for Prayer

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a Life of Prayer! For this first episode, we look at prayer from a 10,000 foot view. What is prayer? Why do we do it? How can we pray?