#159 What difference does prayer make? Tom shares his prayer habits

Ask NT Wright Anything

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, History

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🗓️ 2 March 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Tom answers listener questions on prayer including: 'Is prayer just telling God what to do?' and 'What difference does prayer make if God has already decided what to do?'. Kelly is nervous about praying out loud before a meal in public, and Jennifer is questioning the legitimacy of public displays of prayer in the USA. Tom responds to these questions and shares his own habits of prayer, including keeping a prayer diary. • Subscribe to the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast: https://pod.link/1441656192 • More shows, free eBook, newsletter, and sign up to ask Tom your questions: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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1:20.6	Well today Tom is answering listen a questions on prayer.
1:23.2	Including is prayer just telling God what to do?
1:26.4	And what difference does prayer make if God's already decided what to do?
1:30.6	Kelly's nervous about praying out loud before meals in public.
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