The 24-7 Prayer Podcast

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Is prayer the key that unlocks mission? In this episode, Brian and Hannah are joined by Šárka Šimečková from Modlitby 24-7. She talks about the Prayer Caravan ministry that the Czech 24-7 Prayer team run, where they bring a mobile prayer room from town to town, offering coffee, Bibles, a listening ear, and, of course, prayer. In a culture where most people consider themselves secular and may never go to church, what happens when you bring prayer onto the streets? How do people respond? She shares stories of how the prayer caravan’s journey from town to town has brought the gospel to people. If you want to be inspired about the power of prayer, or encouraged with ways to start sharing your faith, be sure to listen to the episode! Be inspired to grow in prayer and be equipped to pray for awakening with The 24-7 Prayer Podcast, hosted by Brian Heasley and Hannah Heather. You can listen to the podcast here, at https://www.24-7prayer.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts from.

Can prayer help the mental health crisis among young people? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new podcast episodes on Mondays! In this episode, Brian and Hannah are joined by Naomi Halse, Coordinator of Prayer Spaces in Schools GB. Prayer Spaces in Schools have a vision to help every child and young person to reflect and pray, and so far more than a million young people have experienced a prayer space in a school! Naomi shares about the impact that prayer can have on pupils, including some beautiful stories of young people meeting with God. Naomi, Hannah and Brian consider phones and internet access: how do we help young people cultivate a healthy relationship with them. Be inspired to grow in prayer and be equipped to pray for awakening with The 24-7 Prayer Podcast, hosted by Brian Heasley and Hannah Heather. You can listen to the podcast here, at https://www.24-7prayer.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts from.

What does it take to heal a culture? In this episode, Brian and Hannah are joined by Nkosinathi Mbuyazi, the Director of 24-7 Prayer South Africa. Nathi speaks about his experiences of racism as a black man in South Africa and shares wisdom about the practical steps towards reconciliation that individuals and churches can take. Does God care about reconciliation? Should the church get involved? And what kind of commitment does it take to see lasting change? How does it look in South Africa, and how might it look in other places across the world? Note: On several occasions in this episode, Nathi uses the word “coloured” to describe a racial identity. While this word has different connotations in different cultures, in South Africa it is a neutral term. Be inspired to grow in prayer and be equipped to pray for awakening with The 24-7 Prayer Podcast, hosted by Brian Heasley and Hannah Heather. You can listen to the podcast here, at https://www.24-7prayer.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts from.

How can students spread the good news of Jesus? In this episode, Hannah and Brian are joined by Denise van der Zwaag, National Coordinator of 24-7 Prayer Netherlands. She talks about how her community in Rotterdam have created a “sense of home” for students, and shares the strategies that have helped young people to start to explore prayer for themselves and begin to share their faith with their friends. Prayer and mission are interconnected, and the community in Rotterdam are discovering that God is drawing people to himself through prayer - Denise tells some incredible stories of people encountering the power and presence of God. In this episode, you’ll be inspired to keep praying for your neighbourhood, and be equipped with fresh ideas for how to build community and introduce people to Jesus. Be inspired to grow in prayer and be equipped to pray for awakening with The 24-7 Prayer Podcast, hosted by Brian Heasley and Hannah Heather. You can listen to the podcast here, at www.24-7prayer.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts from.

Prophetic ministry has encouraged so many people over the years – and hurt people, too. What does the church need to consider and change about the way we think about prophecy? In this episode, Hannah and Brian are joined by Christine Westhoff, author of Reframing the Prophetic and founder of Akouo ministries. They look at what Biblical prophecy is (and isn’t!), consider how to make sure prophetic ministry is safe and trustworthy, and, finally, they swap some stories of times they’ve (sometimes hilariously) gotten it wrong. Be inspired to grow in prayer and be equipped to pray for awakening with The 24-7 Prayer Podcast, hosted by Brian Heasley and Hannah Heather. You can listen to the podcast here, at https://www.24-7prayer.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts from.

How can the church respond to injustice and discrimination? In this episode Hannah and Brian are joined by Lisa Koons, an activist, spiritual director, and 24-7 Prayer USA’s National Director of Mission and Justice. She shares about the joy of communion with God and brings rich insight into how she practices His presence in her life, as well as her response to the dark night of the soul, before moving into a wider conversation about the church’s response to injustice. Speaking with particular reference to racial discrimination in the United States, yet with wisdom for the whole of the church, Lisa talks about the practical steps we can do to confront injustice in our unique contexts. This gracious and hope-filled conversation covers many questions - what does ‘unity in diversity’ really mean, and can it happen in the church? Does the call for justice distract from message of the gospel? How do we persist in pursuing change without burning out? Towards the end of the podcast, Lisa answers a question about expanding our reading list to include voices from people of colour. These are the teachers and theologians that she mentions: J.T. Thomas Octavia Albert Vincent Bacote Brian Bantum Charles Octavius Boothe Keith Augustus Burton Kelly Brown Douglas

Please do be advised that the nature of this podcast will cover some sensitive subjects. Can joy and pain co-exist? In this episode, Hannah and Brian are joined by Farshid Fathi, an Iranian pastor who spent 1,820 days in prison with 361 days in solitary confinement because of his faith in Jesus. Farshid tells the story of how he came to know Jesus, despite living under a regime where it is illegal to become a Christian. He shares his incredible journey to become a pastor himself, and what happened when the police arrested his entire ministry team, leading to his own imprisonment. He explores questions like how do you stay close to God in the middle of prison? Can you have joy during deep suffering? In spite of the persecution he faced, Farshid didn’t give up on sharing the good news of Jesus. He shares how ‘In 5 years, by God’s grace, we planted 48 churches in 20 cities.’ Listen to hear about how God is transforming lives and growing the church in Iran.

What does the Catholic tradition have to teach about prayer? In this episode Hannah and Brian, two Protestants, are joined by two Catholics: Christoph Neuwirth, the National Leader of 24-7 Prayer Austria, and Father Wolfgang, a Catholic priest in Vienna and member of the charismatic Catholic community Loretto. Brian and Hannah bring some frequently-asked-questions to Christoph and Father Wolfgang – what does it mean to pray the Rosary? Do Catholics pray to Mary? – and explore some of the similarities and differences between traditions with curiosity and humility. Christoph and Father Wolfgang share about the profound impact that prayer has made in their lives, and they tell stories about how day-and-night prayer rooms have transformed their communities in an ‘explosion of mission.’ If you’ve ever been curious about the Catholic tradition, or if you’re simply hungry to hear about how God is meeting with people in Vienna, Austria – this episode is for you. Explore more: Learn about the Loretto Community: https://loretto.at/international/ Dr Maximillian Oettingen, leader of the Loretto Community, gave a talk about Mary at a 24-7 Prayer conference. Watch it here: https://www.24-7prayer.com/podcast/dr-maximilian-oettingen/

How do we pray when all we have is silence? Content warning: This episode deals with difficult topics including baby loss. Hannah and Brian are joined by Lucy Hill, the National Director for 24-7 Prayer in Ireland. In this wise and vulnerable conversation, Lucy opens up about times of profound loss in her life. How do we meet with God in the midst of suffering? And how do we hold space for those who are grieving? Healing is needed for nations as well as individuals, and Lucy, Brian and Hannah move on to discuss the nations of Ireland and Northern Ireland, reflecting on the legacy of pain and the hope for awakening in this context. How do we pray for a nation? What does it look like to truly love your neighbour?