Heaven's glory on the mountaintop and heartbreak at the base. Few moments capture the gap between revelation and reality like the Mount of Transfiguration followed by a desperate father’s plea. We walk that path with open eyes and honest hearts, asking what changes when we take prayer off the summit and into the noise. Jesus said, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer," and this becomes more than a verse; it becomes a map for how we live, love, and lead when our strength fails and our best ideas stall.

So far, in this "TRANSFIGURATION PRAYER" collection of conversations, we have woven together seven portraits of prayer:

• interceding like Moses 
• believing like Elijah
• strengthening like Peter
• following like James
• abiding like John, and,
• surrendering like Jesus

These form a simple, sturdy framework for everyday devotion-driven discipleship. Now we come to the conclusion of this collection and consider the consequences of praying like this. We name the pushback that shows up when people start praying for prodigals, for light in dark places, and for courage in the face of spiritual resistance. Instead of shrinking back, we learn to press in and pray big. Each of us are encouraged to build small, consistent practices that open space for God to move: family prayers that are short and sincere, a church “encounter room,” text threads that intercede by name, and rhythms that keep our focus on God’s presence rather than our performance.

The heart of our conversation is practical and hopeful. Prayer isn’t a backup plan; it’s the bridge where heaven meets here, where glory meets grit, where transfiguration becomes transformation. If you’re carrying heavy needs, waiting on change, or longing to see faith take root in your home and community, this journey will give you language, models, and courage to keep going. Listen, share with someone who needs hope, and join us in seeking Jesus together. 

The devotion-driven discipleship guide that goes along with this conversation can be found HERE. Spend some time with Jesus following this episode to hear what HE wants to say to you through it and through the Scriptures!

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