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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 15 MIN

40 | The Difference Between Talking AT God and Talking TO God

from Peace Over Perfection | Christian podcast | Devotional | Scripture, Biblical Encouragement, Bible Verses for Anxiety, Biblical Application | Trusting God · host Susan Shropshire

Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Do you ever feel like prayer is just one more thing on your to-do list that you're not doing right? Maybe you're following a prayer guide but feeling disconnected. Maybe you only pray when things get hard. Or maybe you've stepped back from prayer altogether because you just don't know what to say anymore. In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we're talking about the difference between going through the motions and actually connecting with God in prayer. This isn't about adding another spiritual checklist to your life. It's about understanding what prayer actually is and how it can become the thing that carries you through your day instead of one more thing weighing you down. You will learn: The difference between talking at God and talking to God What Jesus actually said about empty, ritualistic prayer and what He wants instead How to pray when you're too tired or overwhelmed to find the words Why "praying without ceasing" isn't as exhausting as it sounds Practical ways to turn prayer into real conversation throughout your day This isn't another "pray better" guilt trip. It's a reminder that God doesn't need your highlight reel. He wants the behind-the-scenes. He's not waiting for you to have it all together. He's just waiting for you to show up. Resources Mentioned: Click to Fill Out The Podcast Feedback Form Shop Scripture Based Items on our Website My Favorite Things on Amazon (including favorite study Bibles) Get on the Waitlist for the "How to Study the Bible" Course YouVersion Bible App The Bible Recap Connect With Me: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @susan.shropshire TikTok: @susanshropshire

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In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re talking about the difference between going through the motions and actually connecting with God in prayer. This isn’t about adding another spiritual checklist to your life—it’s about understanding what prayer actually is and how it can become the thing that carries you through your day instead of one more thing weighing you down.

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