Show Notes: Episode 361 – Pray Deeper: Overcoming Barriers to a Vibrant Prayer Life

Podcast: A Few Minutes with God

Host: Felice Gerwitz

Network: Ultimate Christian Podcast Network

Episode Overview

In this episode, Felice Gerwitz explores practical strategies for deepening your prayer life and overcoming common obstacles such as doubt, busyness, and spiritual dryness. Drawing from personal experience and scripture, listeners are encouraged to persevere in prayer and experience God’s transformative presence.

Key Topics & Takeaways

1. Recognizing Barriers to Prayer

• Prayer routines can become stagnant or distracted by daily life, social media, and work pressures.


• Common obstacles include doubt, lack of time, spiritual dryness, and routine prayers.

2. Scriptural Encouragement

• Luke 18:1: Jesus teaches perseverance in prayer.


• Romans 12:12 : Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.


• Matthew 6:6: Pray privately and intentionally.


• Psalms 42:1-2: God revives our spirit when we seek Him.


• Ephesians 6:18 : Pray in the Spirit on all occasions.


• James 5:16 : The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.


• 1 Timothy 2:1: Intercede and give thanks for all people.


• Philippians 4:6: Present requests to God with thanksgiving.


• Daniel 6:10 , 1 Samuel 1:10-20, Luke 5:16 : Examples of bold and persistent prayer.


• 2 Corinthians 12:9: God’s grace is sufficient in weakness.


• Romans 5:3-4: Suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope.

3. Practical Strategies for a Vibrant Prayer Life

• Start small: Even five-minute increments can make a difference.


• Make a “prayer appointment” and treat it as an important meeting.


• Use tools like devotionals or scripture apps to begin your day intentionally.


• Incorporate praise, worship, journaling, and quiet reflection.


• Lean on community for support and accountability.


• Intercede for others to shift focus from self and serve.


• End prayers with gratitude to foster joy and remember God’s faithfulness.

4. Personal Reflections

• The host shares personal experiences of praying with children, using short segments, and finding revival through intentional prayer.


• Encouragement to recognize distractions and respond to God’s nudges.


• Importance of community prayer and sharing requests for mutual support.

5. Encouragement & Closing

• Prayer is for our transformation, not to change God.


• Rely on God’s grace and the Holy Spirit’s help.


• Commitment to break through barriers together and grow in faith.


• Host prays for listeners’ renewed prayer lives and asks for prayers in return.

Related Episodes on Prayer and Faith

Deepen your prayer journey with these episodes from A Few Minutes with God on the Ultimate Christian Podcast Network:

• Praying for a Friend – Explore the power of intercessory prayer for loved ones.


• Prayer to God – Practical ways to communicate with the Almighty daily.


• Faith Minutes – Turn brief moments into powerful faith-building prayers.


• Asking God – A replay on boldly approaching God with your needs.


• Your God-Given Purpose – How prayer reveals God’s plan for your life.

Resources Mentioned

• Ultimate Christian Podcast Network


• Magnificat devotional pamphlet


• A Few Minutes with God Facebook page

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May God bless you today and always. Amen.

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