What does it look like to pray with bold faith when you're facing something bigger than you can handle? In this episode, Ivelisse welcomes Mark Batterson,  lead pastor of National Community Church and bestselling author of The Circle Maker,  for a conversation that will inspire you to keep circling your hardest prayers without letting fear have the final word.

Drawing from the ancient story of Honi, who drew a circle in the sand and prayed boldly for rain, Mark shares what it means to bring God audacious, persistent prayers, especially in the face of illness. He opens up about his own healing from 40 years of asthma, his wife Lora's breast cancer journey, and how "circling your Jericho" can transform the way you face a diagnosis. You'll also hear how mindset, laughter, gratitude, nutrition, and community are all part of participating in your healing, and how to tune into the Holy Spirit's voice through Scripture, silence, and wise counsel.

Whether you're in the middle of a health battle or walking alongside someone who is, this episode will remind you that God's dreams for your life are worth the wait, and worth the prayer.

Learn more about Pastor Mark Batterson here.

Suggested Resources:

• National Community Church
• Ebeneezer's Coffee House
• The Miracle Theatre
• The DC Dream Center
• Capital Turnaround
• The Dream Collective
• BOOK:  The Circle Maker
• BOOK:  Do It For A Day
• BOOK:  Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God
• Believe Big Gratitude Journal

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