Power of Prayer Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rev. Kathy Hulin
The Power of Prayer podcast is a ministry of All Saints' Episcopal Church in Lakeland, Florida. Each conversation is unique because of the topics and participants who join The Rev. Kathy Hulin. It is our hope that by listening to these testimonies and discussions, your openness to hearing from God in prayer will grow and change the way you love him and others.
Raleigh Sadler joined Rev. Kathy for a conversation about pilgrimage as a journey of prayer. Raleigh recently walked what is called the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. They discuss aspects of his journey.
Jay and Vicki sit down with Reverend Kathy to discuss the recent Restore service that was transformative for those who attended. Everyone in attendance felt the power of the Holy Spirit and the presence of Jesus Christ. While it's difficult to describe, the three endeavor to reflect on the event.
Vickie and Melissa join Rev. Kathy to discuss the types of prayer, whether spontaneous or written.
Following the Holy Spirit will change you in powerful ways. The Holy Spirit produces behavior traits that are representative of Jesus. The apostle Paul referred to these characteristics as the fruit of the Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT).
New cases of chronic pain occur more often in the United States than those of other chronic conditions, like diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure, according to a study from the National Institute of Health.
Jim Banks, the co-founder of House of Healing Ministries, shares a teaching on trauma and its effects of it and how to deal with it in your life. It is powerful and profound. For the last 15 minutes, Jim prays a trauma prayer over the audience. This can include the viewer of this video! If you've experienced trauma (big or small), this can potentially change your life and set you free.
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Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.
James 5:14–16
Jay, Melissa, and Reverend Kathy talk about inspiration in their lives and our common prayer through Jesus's encounter with the two walking on the road to Emmaus.
Phil, Marty, and Reverend Kathy had a conversation about their experiences in observing Holy Week and how that has been meaningful to them in their spiritual lives.
"Sin is the wound; repentance is the medicine. In the wound there is rottenness; the medicine cleanses the decay. The putrefaction, reproach, and mocking are caused by sin. However, courage, freedom, and the cleansing of sin accompany repentance."
This particular conversation is about family stresses and strains. How do we listen, love, and pray during these uncomfortable moments with our family? Where is God in all of this?
Rev. Kathy, Vickie, and Phil have a conversation about the campus of a small Christian college in Wilmore, Kentucky, where a massive worship service has been rolling, nonstop, for nearly two weeks. The event at Asbury University is so popular, people have flown from across the country, standing in line outside of the college's main chapel for an opportunity to take part in the singing, praying, and discussion unfolding within.
What in the world is going on here? And what, exactly, is a Christian revival?
The goal of Prayer, Share, and Care is to create natural relationships with people in your life and then find a way to tell them how Christ has changed you. The group has been described as having a group of friends who really have your back and who you can trust. The process began with God choosing people He wanted to gather, then the group prays for discernment, direction, and love toward each other.
Reverend Kathy talks about prayer, best practices, and ways to talk to God. Vicki and Phil join her.
A common thread is discussed regarding the blessings and value of receiving prayer ministry. Join Reverend Kathy, Jay, and Melissa as they share their testimonies.
Rev. Kathy sits down with Vicki and Phil to discuss the Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and how our prayers help to guide us in healing and praying for others.
Rev. Kathy is joined by Phil Mays and Vicki Chastang for a conversation about the spiritual experience of receiving Holy Communion and its potential for healing.
A conversation about praying for someone when no specific information has been shared from the recipient but the Holy Spirit guides the prayer.
Listen as Rev. Kathy hears the personal testimonies from Vicki Chastang, Phil Mays, and Jay Geary when each received news about cancer.
All Saints' Church offers a Restore worship service. Listen as members of our Order of St. Luke prayer ministry share about how God is moving among us and the experiences of Restore.
Rev. Kathy and Phil Mays have a conversation about prayer themes that we pray on a daily basis to draw closer to God and getting strength and purpose through him.
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
- James 5:13-14
Knowing who we are, what we do, and how you can connect with us as a healing community.
Prayer begins with a relationship that God initiates. He gives us all that we need to be in relationship with Him.
Then Peter came and said to him, 'Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times'.
Matthew 18:21-22
It's similiar to the feeling of immersing yourself into a warm bath, soaking prayer will allow you to relax and focus. Discover a deeper connection with God through this powerful approach to prayer.
Prayer takes effort. Each day we're confronted with impatience and doubt. Spirituality can be viewed as a muscle, one which needs to be exercised often.
Program notes:
No judgment – allow space for their responses; give permission to have the feelings they have.
At what point in their response to tragedy are we meeting them? (stage of grieving, chronic grief, ambiguous grief).
Create space for lament.
Create space for anger to be released.
Classical stages of grief to keep in mind:
Shock/Disbelief
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Acceptance
When a person can't pray themselves (either they don't want to communicate with God or don't know how/what to say), what is our role? As prayer ministers, remain steadfast in faith and filled with love and hope!
In order to pray for healing, we first need to identify the need.
It feels like we are all so beaten up by the pandemic that we are numb to identifying or clearly articulating how to pray. Our conversation isn't localized on the pandemic, but it certainly is a common denominator.
Today's episode features conversations about life-changing and tangible experiences with God, navigating dry spells in one's relationship with God, and learning to pray as the Spirit teaches us. Let us listen as Rev. Kathy talks with members Vicki Chastang, Jay Geary, and Phil Mays.