Carolyn Carney – The Power of Group Prayer

How does intercessory prayer transform us and the world? Brent talks with Carolyn Carney, the national director of spiritual formation for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.  Carolyn has led prayer groups and intercessory prayer training for more than 30 years. Carolyn’s book from IVP America is ‘The Power of Group Prayer – How Intercession Transforms Us and the World’. (0:50) What intercessory prayer can achieve; (1;30) What we can learn from other people’s prayers; (2:30) The Bible and intercessory prayer; (4:30) How the church can pray for real change in the world; (6:30) Why does God choose us to help transform the world? (7:10) How does intercessory prayer change us? (10:15) How do we know that we’re hearing from God? (16:00) Powerful answers to prayer; (17:00) Breakthrough in prayer; (21:00) Intercessory prayer and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Links mentioned in this episode: IV Press Carolyn Carney 'The Power of Group Prayer : How Intercession Transforms Us and the World' Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.