Encouraging Prayer for Today's Christian Pastors

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Send us Fan MailThis is the season finale for Season 1. Season 2 will begin in March 2026. Thank you for listening. Scriptures: Matt 1:18-25; John 13:35Prayer Points For Pastors: A Tool For Pastors and Their Intercessors  Paperback $11.99: https://a.co/d/7Fq1PVm EbooK $9.99: https://a.co/d/gRc4kbD101 Free and Affordable Resources for the Pastor's Mind, Ministry, and MissionPaperback $6.99: https://a.co/d/aWa8bp6Ebook $4.99 and available for Kindle: https://a.co/d/188K3KCSupport the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode accounts the time I came face-to-face with a witch and continues with a short lesson on the basics of prayer.I created the basic prayer training with notes and concepts from Myles Munroe's Understand the Purpose and Power of Prayer; Kenneth Copeland's Prayer of Petition and Supplication; http://healingscripture.com/LordsPrayer.shtmlHimself; https://prayercoachingprinciples.wordpress.com/.Disclaimer: I would like to apologize for any mistakes in this recording related to the fluctuations in volume or if you hear too many "uhs" and "ums". I'm my own producer and learning as I go. I pray that you'll stay with me until I can smooth out these technicalities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode accounts when God sent an earthquake to Charleston, SC to deliver me a message and a continuation of the lesson on basic prayer.I created the basic prayer training with notes and concepts from Myles Munroe's Understand the Purpose and Power of Prayer; Kenneth Copeland's Prayer of Petition and Supplication; http://healingscripture.com/LordsPrayer.shtmlHimself; https://prayercoachingprinciples.wordpress.com/.Disclaimer: I would like to apologize for any mistakes in this recording related to the fluctuations in volume or if you hear too many "uhs" and "ums". I'm my own producer and learning as I go. I pray that you'll stay with me until I can smooth out these technicalities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode accounts time when the Holy Spirit instructed me to take a look at the Koran and begins the first series of lessons on basic prayer.I created the basic prayer training with notes and concepts from Myles Munroe's Understand the Purpose and Power of Prayer; Kenneth Copeland's Prayer of Petition and Supplication; http://healingscripture.com/LordsPrayer.shtmlHimself; https://prayercoachingprinciples.wordpress.com/.Disclaimer: I would like to apologize for any mistakes in this recording related to the fluctuations in volume or if you hear too many "uhs" and "ums". I'm my own producer and learning as I go. I pray that you'll stay with me until I can smooth out these technicalities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailScriptures: 2 Corinthians 7:10 – 11Guilt and shame, while often viewed negatively, serve important psychological and social functions. Guilt typically arises when a person believes they have violated their own moral standards, leading to constructive feelings that encourage responsibility, empathy, and reparative action. In contrast, shame is tied more closely to a sense of personal failure or unworthiness in the eyes of others, which can foster humility and reinforce social norms. Psychologists note that both emotions play a role in maintaining ethical behavior and healthy relationships by discouraging harmful actions and motivating individuals to seek forgiveness or growth. However, the balance is crucial—healthy guilt and situational shame can guide personal development, while chronic or excessive experiences of either may contribute to anxiety, depression, or self-isolation.From a Christian perspective, guilt and shame hold deep significance in both spiritual growth and community life. Guilt can serve as the heart’s alarm, alerting believers when they have strayed from God’s commands, prompting confession, repentance, and reconciliation. Unlike guilt, which points to actions, shame often weighs more heavily on identity—leaving a person feeling unworthy before God or others. While unchecked shame can distort one’s sense of self, Scripture shows that God’s grace transforms both emotions: guilt leads us to seek forgiveness through Christ, and shame is lifted when we embrace our identity as children of God. Properly understood, guilt and shame can thus serve as doorways to humility, accountability, and deeper reliance on God’s mercy, moving us from brokenness toward healing and restoration.Exerpt below is from my book: Prayer Points for Pasters: A Tool for Pastors and Their Intercessors, 2016 by Audrey Dowling (available on amazon and my website https://prayerpointsforpastors.godaddysites.com/)Un-Dealt with or Lingering Guilt/ShameRepentance is very important in the life of the believer.  If we have committed an offense against the Lord, we need to be quick to repent of that sin so that we can be quickly restored.  Often times, we may repent of an offense and feel that God has forgiven us, but what may linger is our inability to forgive ourselves.  We must know that if Jesus makes us free from our sin, we are indeed free (John 8:36).  If we hold on to that for a while, it becomes guilt or shame. Guilt is defined as a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, and wrongdoing whether real or imagined.6 Shame is defined as the painful feeling arising from the consciousness of something dishonorable, improper, and ridiculous done by one self or another.7  If guilt or shame lingers, a lot of people suffer.  First, we suffer because that guilt and shame is a constant reminder that we have done something wrong.  Second, it may cause us to back up a little from doing or being all that God created us to be.  Third, if we are not releasing or flowing from the full release of our gift to the Body of Christ as a whole, we all suffer for not being able to receive something the Lord intended for us to have.  Pastors need to be aware of any areas of guilt or shame that may be holding them back from releasing all that God has given them to release to the church.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis video includes my interview with Katie Palmer, the daughter of Pastor Brian Erickson (the Cowboy Pastor) who committed suicide on January 29, 2021. Katie shares heartfelt stories about him, his ministry, and her journey through the grief of his passing.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPastors carry tremendous responsibility—not only preaching and teaching, but also walking with people through grief, crises, and daily struggles. Yet behind the pulpit, many pastors quietly battle their own mental health challenges. The pressures of leadership, the weight of congregational expectations, financial stress, and the emotional toll of constant caregiving can lead to anxiety, depression, or burnout. For some, the stigma around mental health in church culture makes it even harder to seek help. Recognizing that pastors are human, with the same needs and vulnerabilities as anyone else, is essential. When we normalize conversations about mental health in ministry, we create space for pastors to find support, rest, and healing—so they can continue to serve out of wholeness, not depletion.Support the show

Send us Fan MailScripture: Romans 15:30-33Tracking pastor suicides over more than a decade has been a sobering experience, yet it remains essential to understanding the challenges faced by those in ministry. The numbers reveal undeniable patterns, and the stories behind them remind us that pastors need spaces of care and compassion just as much as they offer support to others. Approaching this difficult subject with empathy not only honors those we have lost but also encourages us all to reflect on the importance of ensuring pastors feel supported. Churches can establish confidential support groups and provide access to mental health resources to ensure pastors have places to turn in times of need. By acknowledging the scope of the issue and working together toward prevention, we create meaningful pathways of hope and healing for those still serving, fostering a culture of understanding and care.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode includes a scripture, a short prayer for pastors, and my account of a time when i got put out of a church. How does someone like me get put out of a chruch? (A person with an easy going and submissive spirit, heart for and desire to please God) Ha! It still baffles me; but, it happened.Disclaimer: I would like to apologize for any mistakes in this recording related to the fluctuations in volume or if you hear too many "uhs" and "ums". I'm my own producer and learning as I go. I pray that you'll stay with me until I can smooth out these technicalities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis is Part II of the two-part series. I am continuing to detail my journey with the Lord. This episode will be removed after one month.Disclaimer: I would like to apologize for any mistakes in this recording related to the fluctuations in volume or if you hear too many "uhs" and "ums". I'm my own producer and learning as I go. I pray that you'll stay with me until I can smooth out these technicalities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode is about my personal journey with the Lord. I thought I would share a little more about myself before delving into the information regarding encouraging prayer for pastors. Disclaimer: I would like to apologize for any mistakes in this recording related to the fluctuations in volume or if you hear too many "uhs" and "ums". I'm my own producer and learning as I go. I pray that you'll stay with me until I can smooth out these technicalities.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode outlines how I came to learn that God was calling me to pray for pastors. It took years to understand my path.Support the show