In this episode Tara talks with Dr. David Taylor about his book Prayers for the Pilgrimage. They discuss why prayer is important and how liturgical prayer practices can be a resource for Pentecostals and Evangelicals in their prayer lives as well. They question the idea that structure takes away from passion and relationship and dive into the heart of prayer as a spiritual discipline. 

W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology and Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of several books, including Prayers for the Pilgrimage (IVP, 2024), A Body of Praise (Baker Academic, 2023), Open and Unafraid (Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins, 2020), Glimpses of the New Creation (Eerdmans, 2019), and The Theater of God’s Glory (Eerdmans, 2017); he is also editor of The Art of New Creation (IVP Academic, 2022), Contemporary Art and the Church (IVP Academic, 2017), and For the Beauty of the Church (Baker Books, 2010). In addition to a range of popular essays, Taylor has published articles in the Calvin Theological Journal, Christian Scholars Review, Worship, Theology Today, and Image Journal, among others. 

He serves on the advisory board for Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts as well as IVP Academic’s series, “Studies in Theology and the Arts,” and is a core participant in the multi-year scholarly project, “Theology and the Visual Arts,” hosted by King’s College, London. An ordained Anglican priest, he has lectured widely on the arts, from Thailand to South Africa. In 2016 he produced a short film on the psalms with Bono and Eugene Peterson. He lives east of Austin, Texas, on 21 acres with his children and artist wife, Phaedra, with whom he has produced a variety of art and prayer resources.

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Prayers for the Pilgrimage Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1514008238 

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Other topics covered in this episode:

Prayer, Church, Discipleship, Faith, Pentecostalism, Evangelicalism, Liturgy, Growth, Farm Life, Art, Waiting, Books, Fear, Bible, Christianity, Sanctification, and more

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Tara is a writer, speaker, pastor, chronic over-thinker, and podcast host. She has served in vocational ministry for over 15 years, specializing in leading change, building solid foundations in new ministries, and developing leaders. In her current role as the communications director for the Assemblies of God office for her district, she brings encouragement and inspiration, rallying churches and leaders toward a 10-year strategic initiative for revival. Tara is a storyteller and leader whose impact extends beyond traditional pastoral ministry. As the host of the podcast "Let's Talk About Why," she delves into the why behind different aspects of life – decisions, books, careers, and more. She seeks to encourage listeners as they continue to grow and define and refine all of their whys in life, from setting goals, to understanding theological perspectives, and everything in between.