Prayer is one of the most familiar practices in Christianity—and yet it may be one of the least understood.
In this episode, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Pastor Troy Stogsdill to discuss the biblical theology of prayer and to preview this year's Certainty Conference: The Theology of Prayer.
What actually happens when we pray? Does prayer change things? What does it mean to pray "in Jesus' name"? How should we understand God's promises to answer prayer? And how does prayer relate to God's sovereignty, providence, and His work through the local church?
The discussion ultimately challenges believers to move beyond treating prayer as either a way to manipulate circumstances or merely a mystical experience. Biblical prayer brings us before God in worship, faith, submission, and dependence—and it has profound implications for the mission of the church. Pastor Troy also shares what listeners can expect from the upcoming Certainty Conference, including teaching on the doctrine and practice of prayer and a fellowship-wide time of prayer.
And don't forget to catch this week's episode of SoundMind!
How do we hold compassion and accountability at the same time? In this episode, Jonathan Kindler reflects on the devastating Lindsay Clancy case and the larger question underneath it: what responsibility remains when someone’s capacity is genuinely impaired? Blending biblical counseling, personal reflection, and scripture, Jonathan explores how trauma, mental illness, diagnosis, history, and real suffering can help explain our behavior without becoming our identity—or removing our responsibility.
