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As Christians, we know that prayer is vital to our relationship with the Lord.

But here's a question.

How often do we actually pause to listen to what God says back to us?

Is prayer a one-sided conversation?

Well, today here on Family Talk, you're going to hear a special conversation about the power of prayer,

a classic discussion featuring our

host, psychologist, and best-selling author, Dr. James Dobson, and a discussion he had on the topic

of finding new intimacy in prayer with the father-son duo of Dr. Henry and Norman Blackaby.

Now, while he was with us, Dr. Henry Blackaby led Blackaby Ministries International, where his pioneering work helped

countless of believers experience God in profound new ways. He went home to be with the Lord last

February. Dr. Norman Blackaby, formerly the ministry's vice president, now shapes young minds as a

professor of Christian ministry at East Texas Baptist University, continuing his family's legacy

of spiritual leadership. And together they authored the book, experiencing prayer with Jesus,

which will be the heart of our discussion on today's program. Now, during the next half hour,

you'll hear the Blackabees share their family's deep connection to prayer, drawing from

generations of faithful ministry and personal

encounters with God. They'll also offer fresh perspectives on how we can truly connect with God

through meaningful prayer. So thanks for listening in for today's special conversation about

finding new intimacy in prayer here on Dr. James Dobson's family talk.

Henry, prayer has become the focal point of your life.

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