How to Pray

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Written by Jeremy Duncan

as taught by jesus.

“...let us pick up the stones over which we stumble, friends, and build altars...
Let us pray.” — Pádraig Ó Tuama

For thousands of years, poets, seekers, and practitioners have tried to uncover what it means to encounter God. With words. With silence. With gratitude. With lament.

This is why we shouldn’t be shocked that Jesus’ followers came to him admitting something we’ve all felt—that sometimes we don’t know how to pray. This admission is a great place to start with prayer, followed by a return to the simple words Jesus taught us to use.

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Temptation, Evil, and Kingdom

Today we explore the powerful conclusion to the Lord's Prayer, examining the familiar yet mysterious lines about temptation, evil, and the well-known benediction: "For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.

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How to Pray for Forgiveness
How to Pray for Forgiveness

Today, we dive into one of the most challenging and profound lines from the Lord’s Prayer: "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," or is it "trespasses"? In this powerful exploration, we unpack the deep metaphors behind "debts" and "trespasses," examining our obligations, broken boundaries, and the true possibilities of forgiveness.

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Daily Bread & Polyvagal Theory
Daily Bread & Polyvagal Theory

In this thought-provoking talk, Bobbi delves into the historical and social context of this prayer, connecting it to the Exodus story and the concept of Sabbath rest. She shares personal reflections on her own prayer journey and the many forms prayer can take.

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Reimagining ‘Our Father’
Reimagining ‘Our Father’

Ultimately, this message encourages us to reimagine prayer as sacred conversation—where we are fully known, completely safe, and unconditionally loved. It's a space where authenticity meets divine embrace.

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How NOT to Pray
How NOT to Pray

We’ll unpack how prayer can be humorous, deeply honest, and profoundly human—all at once. Maybe prayer was never meant to be a formula, performance, or tool for divine manipulation. Maybe Jesus’ famous prayer—the one you’ve heard a thousand times—was always meant to teach us more about ourselves than about how to impress God.

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