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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 54 MIN

Wes Ellis and Abiding in Amen

from Radical Sacred · host Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke

We had a lovely time chatting with Wes Ellis about his book Abiding in Amen: Prayer for a Secular Age! Wes is a pastor, professor, and author who decided to look at prayer through a gentle, nonjudgmental, and playful lens. We chat about abiding in prayer, silence, what resonates deeply within us, and approaching prayer in a hopeful, open hearted way. We hope that this episode gives you the space you need to check out prayer in new and innovative ways! May your prayers flow through you freely, may they reach the depths of your heart and spirit,  and may your prayers lead you to act. Show Notes:Abiding in AmenWes Ellis Website The Uncontrollability of the World by Hartmut Rosa God in Creation by Jurgen MoltmannTheology of Play by Jurgen MoltmannChapters00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Its Significance05:11 Exploring the Challenges of Prayer in a Secular Age10:25 Defining Prayer: A Two-Way Communication13:10 Prayer as Technology: A Cautionary Perspective18:33 Resonance in Prayer Practices21:11 The Concept of Disposable Prayer24:40 The Importance of Play in Spiritual Life27:09 The Importance of Play and Joy in Troubling Times27:50 Prayer as Community Action30:08 Suffering with the World: A New Perspective33:15 The Role of the Church in Transformation35:19 Being Ready: The Nature of Prayer38:27 Everything as Prayer: A New Understanding44:58 Breath Prayer and the Desert Fathers51:04 Finding Beauty Amidst Darkness52:03 Invitation to Simple Prayer53:48 NEWCHAPTER

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We had a lovely time chatting with Wes Ellis about his book Abiding in Amen: Prayer for a Secular Age! Wes is a pastor, professor, and author who decided to look at prayer through a gentle, nonjudgmental, and playful lens. We chat about abiding in prayer, silence, what resonates deeply within us, and approaching prayer in a hopeful, open hearted way. We hope that this episode gives you the space you need to check out prayer in new and innovative ways! May your prayers flow through you freely, may they reach the depths of your heart and spirit,  and may your prayers lead you to act. Show Notes:Abiding in AmenWes Ellis Website The Uncontrollability of the World by Hartmut Rosa God in Creation by Jurgen MoltmannTheology of Play by Jurgen MoltmannChapters00:00 Introduction to Prayer and Its Significance05:11 Exploring the Challenges of Prayer in a Secular Age10:25 Defining Prayer: A Two-Way Communication13:10 Prayer as Technology: A Cautionary Perspective18:33 Resonance in Prayer Practices21:11 The Concept of Disposable Prayer24:40 The Importance of Play in Spiritual Life27:09 The Importance of Play and Joy in Troubling Times27:50 Prayer as Community Action30:08 Suffering with the World: A New Perspective33:15 The Role of the Church in Transformation35:19 Being Ready: The Nature of Prayer38:27 Everything as Prayer: A New Understanding44:58 Breath Prayer and the Desert Fathers51:04 Finding Beauty Amidst Darkness52:03 Invitation to Simple Prayer53:48 NEWCHAPTER

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