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We welcome you with a prayer for a quiet spirit and a steady heart, then we face the hard truth that some seasons feel like the darkest storm of your life. We pray through Ezekiel 37 for God to breathe new life into spiritual dryness, restore our families, and show his breakthrough power in situations that look hopeless.

We speak Jeremiah 29:11 over your life and pray for peace, hope, and a secure sense that you are deeply loved and held. We also name emotional captivity and ask Jesus to bring healing to your spirit, soul, and body, right down to the roots.  For more information or to order your own copy of this resource, please go to www.thefathersbusiness.com.

We guide our hearts back to God through creation, letting Romans 1 remind us that His invisible qualities are clearly seen in what He has made. We move from gratitude and wonder into stewardship, asking what righteous authority looks like when we partner with God in prayer, even about the weather.  For more information or to order your own copy of this resource, please go to www.thefathersbusiness.com.

This week we're releasing the final episode of our Prayer Unfiltered series. Over the past several months you've trusted us with some incredibly honest questions about prayer, suffering, healing, God's sovereignty, disappointment, fasting, authority, hearing God, praying in the Spirit, and unanswered prayer. This final conversation brings all of those questions together around one simple truth: Grief and trust are not opposites. If you've ever wondered... Why should I keep praying?Did I do something wrong?Can I tell God I'm angry?How do I trust Him when my story isn't the one I wanted?...we hope this conversation reminds you that prayer has never been about finding the perfect formula. It has always been about relationship with the Father. This conversation explores biblical lament, grief, trust, God's sovereignty, healing, disappointment, and what genuine faith looks like when life doesn't unfold the way we expected. If you've ever questioned God's goodness after unanswered prayer, struggled with disappointment, or wondered how to keep trusting God through suffering, this episode is for you. Thank you for walking through this series with us. Your questions made these conversations possible, and we pray they've encouraged you to bring your whole heart before God. We'll be taking a short break while we travel and teach, but we'll be back soon with new episodes. Until then... Keep asking. Keep seeking. Keep listening. And most of all... Keep talking to your Father.

We center our hearts on praise as adoration of God for who He is, and we ask God to quiet our spirit and anchor us in the truth that we are deeply loved and securely held. We walk through why Scripture emphasizes praise so strongly and how worship becomes a strategic weapon that lifts heaviness, stirs faith, and helps us stand in Christ’s finished victory.  To donate, click on the Donate tab on our website at www.thefathersbusiness.com.

Does Isaiah 53 promise physical healing for every believer? What do we do when God doesn't heal the people we love? In this deeply personal episode of The Father's Business Podcast, Kimberly shares her own journey through losing her father to cancer while wrestling with some of Christianity's hardest questions: If God is good... why doesn't He always heal?  Have you ever prayed with everything you had... and still watched the outcome unfold differently than you hoped? Together we explore: • What "By His Stripes We Are Healed" actually means • Isaiah 53 in its biblical context • How Matthew and Peter interpret Isaiah's prophecy • Three major Christian views on healing • Why we should continue praying for healing • How to trust God's goodness when prayers seem unanswered • Finding hope in the resurrection—not just this life If you've ever prayed for healing and wondered why the answer wasn't what you hoped, this conversation is for you. My prayer is that this episode doesn't simply answer questions about healing. I pray it helps you trust God's heart more deeply. #Prayer #Healing #Faith #Isaiah53 #ChristianPodcast #TheFathersBusiness #UnfilteredPrayer

Freedom can feel like an “impossible dream” when your body is stressed, your emotions are loud, and fear has had the final word for years. We slow down together and let Scripture speak a steadier truth: where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Using 2 Corinthians 3:17–18 as our anchor, we focus on how the Holy Spirit doesn’t just comfort us, He transforms us, shaping our lives into Christ’s likeness with increasing glory. If this encouraged you, subscribe so you don’t miss the next devotional, share it with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more listeners find biblical hope and freedom in Christ.

Have you ever wondered... Does praying in the Spirit always mean speaking in tongues? Is speaking in tongues something every Christian should experience? Or have you ever felt pressured, confused, or even ashamed because someone told you that you had to? In our newest episode of The Father's Business Podcast, we're opening Scripture—not tradition—to carefully explore what the Bible actually says. Together we'll look at: • What "praying in the Spirit" really means • Whether every believer speaks in tongues • How to recognize the Holy Spirit's leading • Why spiritual gifts were never meant to become a measure of spiritual maturity Our prayer is simple: that you leave this conversation feeling more grounded in God's Word, more secure in His love, and more confident that your relationship with Him is built on grace—not performance. Listen now and join the conversation.

Twelve years is a long time to hurt in silence. Mark 5 gives us a woman who has tried everything, spent everything, and still isn’t better and then she makes one brave move: she reaches through the crowd and touches the hem of Jesus’ garment. Her pain stops immediately, but the deeper surprise is what Jesus does next. He pauses, turns toward the unseen person, and makes space for her whole truth. We sit with this story as a mirror for chronic illness, emotional wounds, and situations that feel like they will never change. When life is pressing in and your need feels small compared to everyone else’s crisis, Jesus’ attention in Mark 5 challenges that lie. He is on the way to help a dying girl, yet he stops to minister to one person who reaches for him in faith. That means your suffering is not invisible, and your prayer is not an interruption. This devotional is taken from Strength to Equal Your Days, a 365-day devotional, with ways to find more resources and support the show. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find these short, Scripture-filled moments of peace.

In Part 2 of our honest conversation on fasting, we're opening Scripture to answer some of Christianity's most common questions about prayer and fasting. Together we explore: • Does fasting give your prayers more authority? • Why are fasting and prayer connected in Scripture? • Did Jesus command Christians to fast? • Does fasting produce spiritual power? • What about unanswered prayers? • Could a digital fast be just as important today as fasting from food? Rather than treating fasting as a formula for getting God to move, we discover that fasting is a gift that helps us slow down, surrender, and become more attentive to God's voice. If you've ever wondered whether your fast "worked," struggled with unanswered prayers, or wanted a more biblical understanding of fasting, this conversation is for you. If this helped you rethink Christian fasting and prayer in a healthier, more honest way, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.

Rest is not just a nap. Rest is a Person’s presence with you. We open with a prayer that asks God to quiet your spirit and soul and anchor you in a steady truth: you are deeply loved and securely held, even before you do anything to “deserve” it. We then center on Exodus 33:14, where the Lord speaks a promise that still hits hard today: “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” If you’ve been searching for a Christian devotional on sleep, peace at night, relief from anxious thoughts, or a simple Bible-based way to reconnect with God, this message is designed to meet you right where you are. Subscribe and share if this devotional strengthens you, and leave a review so more people can find this promise.

Does fasting make your prayers more powerful? Will God answer if you fast longer? What if you can't fast from food? In Part 1 of this conversation on Prayer Unfiltered, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore what the Bible actually teaches about Christian fasting. Rather than presenting another religious formula, they discuss how fasting is designed to create space for a deeper relationship with God—not manipulate Him into answering our prayers. In this episode you'll discover: • What biblical fasting really is  • Does fasting make God answer prayer?  • Can you fast from something besides food?  • What Isaiah 58 teaches about the heart behind fasting  • Why fasting isn't a spiritual performance  • How fasting reveals what has our attention Whether you've fasted for years or have never considered it before, this conversation will help you approach fasting as an invitation into intimacy with God instead of another spiritual obligation. Scriptures Discussed:  Joel 2:12-13  Matthew 6:16-18  Isaiah 58:6-12  John 3:30  Psalm 35:13  Psalm 141:3 If this episode encourages you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who wants to grow in prayer.

We offer a quiet, Scripture-rooted blessing for anyone who feels exhausted, dry, or at the end of their endurance. We turn to God as the fountain of life and Abba Father who renews strength, provides springs in hard places, and gives peace for today. This devotional is drawn from Blessings for Life: Words of Hope and Healing by Sylvia Gunter and Elizabeth Gunter. If this brought you peace, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs strength today, and leave a review so more people can find this devotional podcast.

Do you have to say "In Jesus' name" at the end of every prayer? What happens if you forget? Does God still hear you? In this episode, Elizabeth and Kimberly explore one of the most common questions Christians ask about prayer. Together they unpack what Jesus actually taught about praying in His name, why the phrase matters, and why prayer has never been about finding the perfect words. You'll discover:  What it really means to pray in Jesus' name  Does every prayer have to end with those exact words?  Is "in Jesus' name" a biblical command or church tradition?  Why prayer is about relationship—not ritual  What John 14, John 15, Hebrews 4, Ephesians 2, and 1 John 5 teach about prayer  How the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work together in our prayer life  Why God's response is never based on getting the formula right If you've ever wondered whether you prayed correctly or worried that you "did it wrong," this conversation offers biblical encouragement and reminds us that our confidence is found in Jesus—not in perfect wording. If this episode encourages you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. #Prayer #PrayerUnfiltered #InJesusName #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Faith #PrayerLife #Jesus #BiblicalPrayer #ChristianLiving #TheFathersBusiness

If you've ever heard someone say, "Pray Scripture" or "Pray the names of God," but weren't sure what they meant, this episode is for you. In this episode of Prayer Unfiltered, Elizabeth G. Powell explains how praying Scripture isn't about sounding more spiritual or using religious language—it's about allowing God's Word to shape your conversations with Him. You'll learn: *What it really means to pray Scripture *How to pray the names and character of God *Why Scripture anchors us when emotions feel overwhelming *How to pray for yourself, your family, and your children using God's Word Whether you're new to prayer or have been praying for years, this episode will help you move from fear, striving, and uncertainty into deeper confidence in who God says He is. If this episode encourages you, be sure to subscribe and share it with someone who wants to grow in prayer.