The Praying Pastor – Letters to God: The Practice of Journaling

Join Jonathan Tremaine “JT” Thomas and Lee McDerment as they explore what it means to pray "all kinds of prayers." In this episode, they tackle the connection between intercession and the prophetic, and what it looks like to bring justice, community, and the voice of God together in a life of prayer. JT Thomas is a pastor, activist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Civil Righteousness, an organization committed to racial justice and reconciliation through Jesus. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst

Join Casey Tobik and Lee McDerment as they explore listening prayer and the prayers of the saints. In this episode, they tackle how these ancient practices help lift the weight of pastoral experience and form leaders who can hear God's voice through the noise. Casey Tobik is the Prayer Director for King's Church, the Midwest Regional Director for 24-7 Prayer USA, and the Founder and Director of 24-7 Prayer Cleveland. The Praying Pastor is a video podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst

Join Daniel Grothe and Lee McDerment as they explore prayer as a physical, embodied practice. In this episode, they tackle how moving prayer out of the abstract and into the body can shift how pastors lead, intercede, and show up for their communities. Daniel Grothe is the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a longtime 24-7 Prayer USA leader, a speaker, drummer, and author of two books, The Power of Place and Chasing Wisdom. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst

Join Faith Eury Cho and Lee McDerment as they explore what it looks like to cultivate conversational intimacy with God. In this episode, they tackle the challenge of compartmentalizing church as just work, and what it means to keep prayer woven through the whole of your life and calling. Faith Eury Cho is co-founder and co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church of NJ and CEO of The Honor Summit. She is the author of "Experiencing Friendship with God" and "Deepen Your Friendship with God." The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst

Join Gyle Smith and Tyler Staton as they explore what it means to lead from prayerful presence rather than pressure or productivity. In this episode, they tackle the practices of praying for and with the church, and how a high fidelity to pastoral prayer can sustain leadership teams over the long haul. Gyle Smith is the Lead Pastor of Believers Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a longtime 24-7 Prayer USA leader. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst