# Why Praying Harder Doesn’t Work (Here’s Proof) | #066 | Unlearned Wisdom

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Podcast: [Unlearned Wisdom by Johnny Chang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unlearned-wisdom-by-johnny-chang-7258298)
Published: 2026-06-08T12:00:00+00:00
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