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Studio RC - Nuts & Bolts - Part #14 - Prayer - Max Ingram
Studio RC - Nuts & Bolts - Part #14 - Prayer - Max Ingram
Studio RC - Nuts & Bolts - Part #14 - Prayer - Max Ingram
Tuesday 29th July 2025
Explore the purpose of prayer with Pastor Max Ingram in Studio RC's Nuts & Bolts series.
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Episode Overview
- Prayer is more than asking; it's responding to God's Word.
- Approach prayer with love, perseverance, and humility.
- Prayer shapes us rather than changing outcomes.
- Structured prayers can guide personal practice.
- Emotional honesty is key in your relationship with God.
"Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God."
Studio RC takes you on a journey through the essentials of faith and recovery, with Pastor Max Ingram at the helm. This episode dives into the topic of prayer, breaking down its purpose, posture, and pattern. Pastor Max shares how prayer can feel like a mysterious ritual, especially for those new to faith or recovery. He explores the idea that prayer is not just about asking for things but is a heartfelt conversation with God, responding to His Word.
The episode also highlights how prayer is integral to recovery, much like air is to breathing. You’ll hear about how to approach prayer with love, perseverance, and humility, and why it's important not to treat God like a genie granting wishes. Instead, prayer is about shaping ourselves, not just seeking outcomes. Pastor Max provides practical advice on how to make prayer a personal practice—whether it’s writing down prayers or using structured prayers like the Lord's Prayer as a guide.
He emphasises the importance of emotional honesty and the rhythm of gratitude, confession, and praise in prayer. Throughout the episode, Pastor Max encourages listeners to develop a personal relationship with God through prayer, seeing it as a privilege rather than a chore. He reminds us that while prayer might start awkwardly, like flexing a new muscle, it grows into a powerful tool for recovery and faith.
By the end of the episode, you'll be pondering whether you view prayer as a performance or a relationship, and how scripture can deepen your prayer life. So if you're looking to strengthen your faith and recovery journey, this episode is one you won't want to miss.