Praying on your own can feel difficult. Praying with someone else can feel even more awkward.

In Week 3 of The Prayer Lab, Vijay Krishnan explores how to pray with someone — not just for them — in a way that feels natural, relational, and real. If you've ever wondered what to say when praying out loud, felt uncomfortable initiating prayer, or avoided it altogether, this message is for you.

You'll learn a simple, practical approach to praying with others that removes pressure and builds connection. Because prayer was never meant to be private or perfect — it was meant to be shared.

If you've ever felt distant from God or struggled to feel His presence in prayer, this message is for you.

In Week 2 of The Prayer Lab, Vijay Krishnan explores how to pray when God feels far away. Looking at Psalm 139 and introducing the Prayer of Examen, this message offers a practical way to reconnect spiritually and become more aware of God's presence in everyday life. Many people ask:

• Why don't I feel close to God?
• Is God really with me?
• How do I reconnect through prayer?

This teaching shows how reflective prayer can help you see where God has already been at work in your life — and how He may be closer than you think.

Introduction and The Prayer Lab Series 00:00:02 - 00:00:16

The Prayer Lab: Week Two - Visualizing Prayer Relationships 00:00:20 - 00:04:38

Personal Reflection and the Game-Changing Practice 00:04:40 - 00:05:35

Introducing Psalm 139: A Prayer of Closeness 00:05:36 - 00:09:00

Analyzing Psalm 139: God's Presence Across Time Zones 00:09:02 - 00:13:21

The Nature of Prayer and the Prayer of Examine 00:13:23 - 00:16:48

The Daily Examen: A Pilgrimage to God 00:16:49 - 00:20:00

Guided Prayer of Examen 00:20:02 - 00:28:47

The Reimagining the Examen App and Conclusion 00:28:52 - 00:31:15

Closing and Call to Action 00:31:27 - 00:31:44

Have you ever tried to pray… and run out of words?

Maybe you feel awkward, distracted, guilty for not praying more, or unsure if God is even listening. You're not alone. In this first message of The Prayer Lab, Vijay Krishnan explores why prayer feels so instinctive — and yet so difficult.

If you've ever wondered:

• Why pray if God already knows everything?
• What do I say when I run out of words?
• Does prayer actually make a difference?

This message reframes prayer as relationship, not performance — and shows how Jesus' words in the Lord's Prayer can help us pray in everyday language.

Prayer isn't about getting it right. It's about starting.

We've never been more connected — and yet many of us feel deeply lonely. Likes, comments, group chats, and constant online interaction promise connection, but often leave us unseen and unknown. The algorithm keeps us engaged, but it can quietly pull us away from the kind of relationships our souls actually need.

In this message from the Starve the Algorithm, Feed the Soul series, Jeff Brodie explores why being connected isn't the same as being known — and how real, meaningful relationships are formed. Because the answer to loneliness isn't more connections. It's being deeply known by a few.

👉 Connection doesn't heal loneliness. Being known does.

Comparison is exhausting — and it's quietly killing your calling.

In a world shaped by algorithms and highlight reels, it's easy to measure your life against someone else's success and feel like you're falling behind. But comparison doesn't motivate us to live better — it distracts us from the life God uniquely created us to live.

In this message from the Starve the Algorithm, Feed Your Soul series, Luke Crawford how comparison distorts our desires, fuels dissatisfaction, and pulls us away from our calling — and how Jesus invites us to lay it down for something far greater.

👉 Don't sacrifice your calling on the altar of comparison.

How do you know what's actually true anymore? In a world shaped by algorithms, the loudest voices often feel like the truest ones. Repetition creates belief, confidence gets amplified, and scrolling slowly rewires what we trust.

In this message Jeff Brodie explores how our feeds are shaping our beliefs — and how Jesus offers a grounded way to find clarity in the noise. Because truth isn't discovered by scrolling more. It's formed by who you trust.

Why does scrolling leave you feeling more angry, reactive, or frustrated — even when you didn't plan to feel that way?

Algorithms are designed to amplify outrage. They learn what triggers you, polarize your thinking, and keep feeding you content that escalates emotion. But anger that feels like clarity often leads to blind spots, broken relationships, and spiritual exhaustion.

In part two of this series, Jeff Brodie explores why the algorithm feeds your anger — and how Jesus offers a radically different way forward. Not escalation, but formation. Not reaction, but response. Not winning arguments, but finding freedom. Jesus invites us to live unprogrammable lives — shaped by compassion, humility, and thoughtful response instead of constant outrage.

If you're tired of feeling angry after you scroll, this message is for you.

👉 The algorithm wants escalation. Jesus wants formation.

What you focus on is forming you — and your phone knows it.. Every time you scroll, click, or pause, algorithms are learning what you love, what you fear, and what keeps you hooked. But distraction isn't just stealing your time — it's shaping your soul.

In part one of this series, Jeff Brodie explores why you're not failing spiritually because you're rebellious, but because you're distracted — and how Jesus offers something radically different. Not more information, but real transformation. Not behaviour change, but heart change. If you feel tired, scattered, anxious, or stuck in endless doomscrolling, this message will help you rethink what's forming your habits, your desires, and your life — and how to refocus on what actually leads to peace.

What you focus on forms you. The question is: who — or what — has your attention?

When life doesn't turn out the way you hoped, it can leave you feeling stuck — disappointed, bitter, or unsure how to move forward.

A new year is supposed to feel fresh, but for a lot of us, the weight of what we didn't choose still comes with us. The loss. The hurt. The things that never went as planned.

In this message, we explore an ancient story that feels surprisingly current — and discover how one simple decision can begin to change the direction of your life, even when your circumstances haven't changed yet.

Whether you're full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between, this message is for anyone who wants more than just another year surviving.

Most of us don't stop asking because we don't care. We stop because we don't want to be that person. The awkward one. The pushy one. The one who misreads the moment.

So we assume the answer is no — and move on.

In this message, Andy Stanley unpacks why persistence, when it's rooted in genuine care, isn't pressure or manipulation — it's love. Through honest stories and unexpected moments, he explores why we often talk ourselves out of meaningful conversations and what can happen when we choose to ask again instead.

This isn't about winning arguments or forcing beliefs.

It's about relationships, courage, and not deciding someone's answer for them.

If you've ever hesitated to reach out, invite someone, or have a deeper conversation because you didn't want to get it wrong — this one's for you.