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When Prayer Isn't Enough
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When Prayer Isn't Enough

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Episode Summary:

What happens when prayer alone isn’t enough? Coming from a charismatic faith background, we were taught that prayer could fix everything. But through life, loss, and healing, we’ve realized that transformation often requires more. In this episode, we explore the tension between faith and action, share our struggles with spiritual bypassing, and navigate the messy middle of reconstructing belief.

What We Cover in This Episode:

  • How we were taught to believe prayer was the answer to everything

  • The role of prayer in addiction and recovery

  • Why deep healing requires more than just a spiritual approach

  • The impact of deconstruction on our faith and beliefs

  • Personal stories of grief, loss, and the shifting nature of faith

  • How prayer was weaponized in healing and deliverance ministries

  • The dangers of spiritual bypassing and minimizing real issues

  • Learning to embrace uncertainty and faith in the messy middle

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Spiritual Bypassing – Episode 7

  • Dr. Dan Allender – Thoughts on Wrestling with God

  • Our Recovery Story – Episode 8

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Final Thoughts:
This episode is all about embracing the complexity of faith. We don't have all the answers, but we are committed to asking the hard questions, sharing our journey, and walking alongside those who are navigating similar struggles. Thank you for staying in the room with us.

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