Prayer is where self-awareness meets God-awareness. I’ve come to cherish it as an intimate, deeply grounding practice. But I haven’t always felt that way. It used to evoke anxiety and activation inside of me as I worked to earn God's favor.

That’s why I love this conversation with Kayla Craig, author of the new book Every Season Sacred. In this candid conversation, we talk about prayer in a fresh new way that will transform how you practice it. Here’s what we cover:

1. Scientific research into the effectiveness of prayer (3:57)

2. What prayer is (11:19)

3. How to pray when your emotions are chaotic (38:43)

4. Calming your nervous system (37:25) vs. hail mary prayers (10:44)

5. Different types of prayer (33:02)

Check out Kayla's new book Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nourish Your Family Throughout the Year

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