We would love it if you would consider taking 30 minutes to sit in silence before the Lord with this listening prayer and see what comes up:

• Lord, What are some walls I'm hitting in life right now? What did I used to do that isn't working anymore? What is my gut response when I hit these walls -- what do I do with them?
• Read Matthew 11:28-30 and ask, Lord, as I hit these walls, am I carrying my yoke or Your yoke? How have I been trying to carry my yoke? Lord, what would it look like to carry Your yoke in these challenging moments?

After you sit in silence, opening your heart to the Lord's voice in these spaces, you might consider writing down what He pressed on your heart or discussing them with a close brother or sister in Christ or a Christian Spiritual Director.

If you wish to learn more about listening prayer or just wish to continue the conversation started in today's episode, please feel free to reach out to us on Instagram:

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May the Lord be deeply present and offer His easy yoke to you, no matter what walls you are facing.

This prayer was adapted from an assignment by Dr. John Coe in TTSF 532 Developmental Spirituality and Contemplative Prayer through the Institute for Spiritual Formation at Biola University. We highly recommend checking out the Institute for Spiritual Formation if you're interested in learning more about contemplative and listening prayer.

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As megachurches are continually getting exposed for underlying abuse, should they still exist? Today, we're taking a deep dive into megachurches, toxic and positive megachurch influences, and the systemic issues behind the curtain of corporate-like churches.

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Rachael: https://www.instagram.com/raembeck/?hl=en

When you think about modesty, do you think of hiding yourself from the male gaze or being empowered? Today, we're taking a deep dive into modesty culture, what modesty was intended to be, and how to discuss sexuality in the church in an empowering way.

We would love to continue this conversation with you on Instagram!

Kalyn: https://www.instagram.com/kalyn.jean/?hl=en

Rachael: https://www.instagram.com/raembeck/?hl=en

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Rachael: https://www.instagram.com/raembeck/?hl=en

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