Making Sense of Prayer in the 21st Century (S3, E29)

What is prayer supposed to feel like… especially if it never quite “clicked”?In this deeply personal episode of Judaism in the 21st Century, Dr. Steven Labkoff opens up about a lifelong struggle with prayer. Despite years of study and exposure, the emotional and spiritual connection others describe has remained elusive. Rabbi Daniel Cohen responds with a powerful reframing: prayer is not about changing God, but about changing us—our perspective, our gratitude, and our sense of purpose.Together, they explore what it means to engage with prayer in a modern world, how to move beyond simply reciting words, and why even a small, meaningful connection can be transformative. This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and resonates with anyone who has ever felt disconnected from traditional practice.