# Episode 10: Pray

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Podcast: [Walking Close, Living Changed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/walking-close-living-changed-7686529)
Published: 2026-04-07T16:24:00+00:00
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Brian opens the episode by acknowledging how this might be a listener's first or tenth episode, then quickly moves into the central message: pray. Not just thinking about prayer or sending emojis—but actually opening your mouth, going to a quiet place, and talking to God. He references Matthew 6, where Jesus doesn't say "if you pray," but "when you pray," emphasizing that prayer is an assumed part of a believer's life. Brian teaches the importance of praying out loud—even alone—as a sign of faith that God is listening. He breaks down Jesus' model of prayer, the Lord's Prayer, as not just a script but a framework for how to approach God—from honoring His name to aligning with His will to seeking forgiveness and provision. Brian also highlights: Private Prayer: the intimacy and proof of belief found in closing the door and praying where no one else sees. Corporate Prayer: the power of agreement and praying aloud with others, including praying for and with people in public settings. Persistent Prayer: drawn from Luke 18, he shares Jesus' parables about asking, seeking, and knocking—continuing in prayer even when it feels like nothing is changing. Jesus as an Example: From praying all night to praying with tears, Brian underscores how Jesus modeled prayer in both form and fervency. He ends with an encouragement to pray as soon as the episode ends—not out of duty, but out of desire to talk to a God who wants to hear your voice. Key Topics Discussed The difference between thinking about prayer and actually praying The power of praying out loud, even in solitude Breaking down the Lord's Prayer as a model The impact of consistent and persistent prayer (Luke 18) Examples from Jesus' life: all-night prayers, emotional prayers, and public prayers Teaching children to pray The bea…

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