In this episode of the God First Podcast, Parker and Hope recap some of the biggest things they’ve learned about prayer over the last several years — through suffering, uncertainty, healing, and walking through seasons that forced them to depend on God in a deeper way.

From Thea’s diagnosis during pregnancy to long battles with health struggles, anxiety, and unanswered questions, they share how prayer shifted from feeling like a spiritual duty into something deeply personal and relational.

They discuss:

- Whether prayer actually changes things

- Wrestling with God’s sovereignty and goodness

- How suffering reshaped their understanding of dependence

- Practical tools that helped grow their prayer life

- Prayer cards, praying Scripture, and learning to “pray and watch”

- Seeing God’s faithfulness in everyday life

Whether prayer has been life-giving for you or something you’ve struggled to understand, this conversation is an encouragement to keep coming honestly before God and trusting that He hears.