Fake Prayer vs. Real Connection: Finding God in the Messiness with Kyle Strobel

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Fake Prayer vs. Real Connection: Finding God in the Messiness with Kyle Strobel

from The Remnant Radio's Podcast · host The Remnant Radio

Tired of fake prayer? Discover the real, raw heart of connecting with God beyond perfection or performance! Want a deeper prayer life? We’re exploring how prayer is often misunderstood as a performance rather than an honest encounter with God. Josh Lewis welcomes Dr. Kyle Strobel, associate professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University to explore spiritual formation, the messiness of prayer, and how Christian theology meets lived experience. In this episode of Remnant Radio, Josh and Kyle navigate the tension between seeking God’s presence and living by faith even amid spiritual dryness. We’ll explore spiritual warfare and examine why our wandering minds in prayer are actually gifts, revealing the longings of our hearts. Their conversation bridges scholarly theology with down-to-earth practical wisdom, equipping you for a vibrant Christian life marked by honest prayer, theological depth, and spiritual growth.0:00 – Introduction5:24 – "Where Prayer Becomes Real" overview7:23 – Common confusions about prayer12:16 – The performance mindset 16:00 – How real honesty changes prayer22:28 – Law vs. gospel distinction 26:20 – Prayers that avoid God29:53 – Biblical examples: authenticity vs. performance33:01 – The path for Christian growth45:56 – Tension: desiring spiritual experiences and God’s sufficiency54:09 – Seeking God’s face59:05 – The “dark night of the soul,” longing for God, and spiritual formation1:00:56 – ClosingABOUT THE GUEST:📖BOOK https://a.co/d/8iUDC9kSubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.📧 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER 📚 COURSES & CONFERENCES 🛒 SHOP MERCH 💝 SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: • Leave a Tip• Become a Patron• Make a Tax-Deductible Donation  🌐📧 Check Out Our Church PagesJosh's ChurchMiller's ChurchRowntree's Church

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