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ICYMI: What Is the Point of Prayer? Does It Change God’s Mind? (John C. Peckham)

This episode was originally published in July, 2021. We thought it was worth a reissue for our newer listeners.

If God is sovereign, what is the point of prayer? Is it merely a meditative exercise, or do our petitions shape the outcome of history?

Prayer is a ritual and relational device Christians use to communicate with God. God is open to the requests of all people everywhere and actually wants to bring mercy and blessings instead of judgment—but that doesn’t mean that the function of prayer is simple to understand. Prayer is a nuanced activity. In this conversation, Dru Johnson and John…

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