A Simple Prayer: Recent Episodes

STEVE

Each episode contains a discussion of one or more real life events, followed by a heartfelt and fervent simple prayer for YOU. “Simple” as in “easy to understand, innocent, free from guile”. Not necessarily short!

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In loving memory of my Dad, who joined the Merchant Marine at age 16 during World War II. Happy Father’s Day!

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God’s entire Creation, not just us humans, experiences the Beginning of Wisdom, knows Living Stones, must be Fruitful for God, and enjoys God’s Mercy! It’s Biblical!

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Did you know that rocks, trees, mountains, sun, moon, and stars are all alive? And that they all Know God, are Joyful for God, Praise God, and Fear God? It’s Biblical!

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Enjoy 14 short KJV Bible stories of animals serving God, from the Creation to the Resurrection. Happy Easter!

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Jack and Dad talk about the often overlooked story of Jesus’ very first visit to Herod’s Temple, and its significance today.

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We love The Talking Jesus Doll and the Kingstone Trilogy Comic Book Bible. We also talk about some great Christian podcasts.

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Jack talks with Dad about his brush with death, and how it’s changed him.

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Special Guest Jack and Dad talk about Jack’s brush with death, the vision he was granted, and how his life has been changed.

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My soul has just been saved. Now what about my body?

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What’s the most important decision in all of our lives? I had no clue . . . .

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My new bride and I are keeping secrets from each other. We’ve been warned separately by angels that I might die young.

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The party has started on the evening of my last day at college, and my drug-fueled vision quest succeeds at the moment I least expect it.

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Me exploring caves, Jonah in the whale, and Jesus in His tomb. The Pharisees seek a sign, and the sign Jesus gave them: In the Heart of the Earth.

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Why did it haunt me so?

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I’ve kept this story a closely guarded secret since 1970. The Holy Spirit wants me to start sharing it now. Episode 1 of several.

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At age 16, I thought I was pretty smart. But Police Sergeant Jessup was smarter.

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I was 8 years old. There was a puppet show for children in our church’s Sunday school. What could possibly go wrong?

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Fourth grade. Family moves 1000 miles. New school. Tormented by a gang of bullies on the playground. Ever been there? I have too. But so was Jesus.

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A true story, and a message of hope for people remembering dear departed loved ones at Christmas.

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How long did the Creation take? Is a “day” in Genesis 24 earth hours? Or can “day” mean an age, an era, or an eon? Is the Creation still underway? Biblically-based answers, and a song!

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How Galileo and Darwin found evidence of God in the study of His Creation.

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Did you know that Charles Darwin gave the glory to God? I’m about to visit the islands where Darwin made his greatest discoveries.

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Turned into salt for just looking back? Where’s the justice? Hear her story from a new perspective on Biblical facts. We have more in common with Lot’s wife than we may have realized.

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Take ten minutes to learn the Biblical answer.

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How could salt lose its savor? The original Greek does not translate well! Learn how to read it, and hear what Jesus actually said to his first listeners. It was very funny and very powerful!

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The Biblical account starts with Abraham as an adult. What happened before that? The fascinating history of the wandering Aramean Babylonian, from sources you may not know.

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In the year 888 BC, you lead your ram from your cave in Bethlehem, the same cave where Jesus was later born, and sacrifice it on the altar in Jerusalem. Explore Bible verses, OT & NT.

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Answering another great question from Jack about the episode on Abraham. Is the God of the Old Testament different from the God of the New Testament? Why or why not?

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Jack got baptized! And he’s submitted 7 tough questions about the episode on Abraham. I tackle the first question here.

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Happy Father’s Day! God orders a father to kill his only son. What kind of god would do that? And what kind of father would go along? There may be more to the story than you realize!

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My miraculous re-encounter with my sloop is told! Review Beach Boys’ “Sloop John B”. Bible verses on how our thoughts interact with God and with matter. A simple prayer.

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Important groundwork is laid: What is a sloop? Their history. My love of sailing. Quantum physics and entanglement. Consciousness. Discuss Beach Boys’ 1966 version of “Sloop John B”.

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I start to notice small changes in my Garden of Eden. Our puppy grows up, and turns on me. A shocking crisis presents me with a tempting opportunity—but at a hidden cost.

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This year many families, including ours, are separated on Mother’s Day. We shared some happy memories with each other to bring us closer, and we share them now with you.

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Running free on farms, woods and fields as a child! My dad loses his heirloom wedding ring, and years later I get one chance to find it. A mysterious voice in a gravel pit predicts my future.

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A joyous meeting with Dr. Yu by video! Jack and his wife buy a new condo! Our entire family has been reborn because we all turned to the Lord! A peek at the exciting future of this podcast!

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Jack’s letter of thanks to Drs. Ng, Yu and Cohen. What is ulcerative colitis (“UC”)? A blow-by-blow account of Jack’s history with UC, and the battle to save his life. A prayer of thanksgiving.

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New website with photos for podcasts! asimpleprayer.org. New email! Steve@asimpleprayer.org. Episode 2 is a celebration in honor of Drs. Ng, Yu and Cohen who saved Jack’s life!

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In our family riven by political differences, our son falls critically ill halfway around the world. Will the power of prayer save the son? Will the son’s vision from God redeem his father?

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Our son falls seriously ill and is hospitalized on the other side of the world where we cannot visit. Prayers are answered. In a dream he receives an assignment for me from God.