Brooklyn and Karen sat down for one final discussion.  In this podcast they reflect on some of the lessons they have learned about prayer this season. They talk about having open hands, about God as provider, about going to God first, about trust and listening, and about asking too little of God. Listen in and then spend a few moments considering how you have grown in prayer through this season!   ..read more

To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us.,” (Matthew 6:12)   After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:   Talk through the five “types” of sin. How do you see those at play in your own life? Are you as good ..read more

To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “Give us today the food we need,” (Matthew 6:11)   After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:     What does worry reveal about our hearts? Why don’t you trust God? What would it take for you to increase your trust? What do you need ..read more

To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven..” (Matthew 6:10)   After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:   Define “the Kingdom.”  How do we seek the Kingdom practically?  Why do we cling so ..read more

To wrap up our season on prayer, we have a mini-series on the Lord’s Prayer that we produced for our Pray Retreat in April. Each episode features a discussion on one phrase from the Lord’s Prayer. In this episode, Brooklyn and Karen unpack the phrase, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.” (Matthew 6:9) After listening, we encourage you to sit down with a friend and process what you’ve learned. Here are some questions to guide your discussion:   How does the word “our” impact the way you pray? What does “our” communicate? (Ephesians 4:4-6) Are you able to approach God as Fat ..read more

In this last episode of the season, Brooklyn and Karen are chatting about our end goal in the life of prayer - to live a life of unceasing prayer. While this form of prayer feels like an unattainable goal and may take years to achieve, it is a worthwhile goal because every day we spend pursuing God is an opportunity to be conformed into His likeness.   We are at the end of our Life Group semester here at New Life, so we will be taking a break from the podcast, however, we will be dropping a few new bonus episodes on the Lord’s Prayer in a few weeks! Subscribe, so you are sure to get the a ..read more

On this episode of the podcast, Brooklyn and Karen chat about what some believers call “the dark night of the soul.” It is in these seasons, that faith feels barren and God seems distant. The Prayer of the Forsaken is the prayer we pray in that season when we are longing for God but feeling deserted by Him. This episode provides hope for those who are questioning why it feels like your prayers are making it no farther than the ceiling. As always, we encourage you to process the podcast with a friend or small group. What in this podcast was encouraging to you? Do you agree with the phrase “pre ..read more

This week Karen and Brooklyn are chatting about a specific form of intercessory prayer - prayer for healing. We may know that God is a healer.  We may have read Bible stories of miraculous healings. But, how many of us have seen it first-hand? The ladies will offer you help and hope as you learn to pray for the healing of individuals. We believe that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, which means He still heals. Let’s learn how to join Him in that ministry. After listening to the podcast, we encourage you to discuss it with a small group.  Use these questions to facilitat ..read more

Looking Above - Episode 66 - Meditative Prayer Brooklyn and Karen are talking today about a form of prayer that is a lot like marinating chicken. Listen in as they discuss how Scripture and prayer meld together in meditative prayer. After watching the podcast, find a friend and discuss these questions:   Do you process Scripture with your head or your heart first? What does that look like? When you read the Bible, are you able to read it as if it was written to you?  How might putting yourself in the stories change how you engage with them? Have you ever meditated on a passage until ..read more

This week Brooklyn and Karen tackle the topic of intercession. Through intercessory prayer, we enter into the battle with another. We help each other bear burdens by praying. They dive into what it means to pray “in Jesus’ name” and how that relates to authority and abiding. Get ready, because this is an exciting task that has been set before us as we have all been called to intercede. 1. Jesus is our Great High Priest (see Hebrews 4:14-16). What does that mean in regards to our prayers? 2. Our prayers affect things. Does it excite you or scare you to know that you can partner with God? Have y ..read more