Welcome to this episode of Real Christianity. My name is Dale Partridge.

Each week I offer 15-20 minute answers to tough theological and pastoral questions.

This is a 100% listener supported audio ministry of relearn.org.

And for those who don't know, our mission at relearn.org is to educate and equip ordinary Christians

to plant biblical, confessional, and mission house churches.

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Alright, so got an important question for you guys today.

When we pray, are we persuading God? Like do our prayers change God's will?

And what does the Bible teach about prayer? And how do our prayers affect God's response?

Guys, these are important questions. We're going to unpack these in just a moment.

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with five to seven families that are gathering weekly on Sunday to worship the Lord

in order in alignment with historical evangelical Christianity.

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