Personal Prayer Book Study Chapters 8 & 9:  With Word and Sacrament

In this week’s episode of Open Doors Podcast, Emily, Jacqueline, and Lisa continue their Lenten book study on Personal Prayer: A Guide to Receiving the Father’s Love, diving into chapters on Scripture, Eucharistic adoration, and devotional prayer. The conversation explores the richness of Lectio Divina, an ancient practice that helps Christians engage more deeply with sacred Scripture. Emily describes it as “chewing” on the Word of God, noting, “It gives you permission to think out loud with God in prayer.Listen as all three women share dynamic personal examples on topics including scripture memorization, miraculous answered prayer, Adoration chapels, and repeating “The Jesus Prayer” — a devotion rooted in ancient monasticism.And don’t miss Jacqueline’s story about a time in college when the Lord spoke to her through scripture and it proved life-changing!For next week, read Chapters 10 & 11 and tune in to hear the final episode of our Lenten Series on Personal Prayer: A Guide to Receiving the Father’s Love.Find the Lenten Study Reading ScheduleHelp us continue to bring you more episodes and donate hereSee our upcoming eventsSign up for new episode drop alertsRelease: March 2026Music by Christian HarperProduction by Christian Harper