Prayer: The Peace you Can't Produce

What does it actually mean to hear from God—and how do you know when it’s really Him? In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nate sits down with Kristen Friend and Rise Prayer Team Lead Kim Ray for a conversation about prayer, the Holy Spirit, and learning to recognize God’s voice. Kim shares how encountering the Holy Spirit at just 10 years old began a lifelong journey of learning to listen, surrender, and trust God even when His plans didn’t make sense. Together, they unpack how to create space to hear God, why prayer should look more like a relationship than a transaction, and what happens when God’s answer to your prayer isn’t the answer you wanted. Through stories of loss, uncertainty, unanswered prayers, and unexpected peace, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest gift of prayer isn’t always getting the answer—it’s getting closer to God. Whether prayer feels natural to you or you’re still wondering how to begin, this episode will challenge you to quiet the noise, loosen your grip, and trust the Holy Spirit with the details.