Pray Together UMCNA

Centering Prayer

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:57:35 -0600

Rev. Henry Prater and Rev. Brooke Hemphill share about the practice of Centering Prayer.

Spiritual Disciplines for Lent

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:58:29 -0600

Rev. Donna Godwin introduces some of the upcoming prayer practices we can take up for Lent.

Breakthrough Prayer

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:08:28 -0600

Breakthrough Prayer is giving up our personal desires for God's preferred future. Rev. Marian Royston calls us to give God this free rein in our lives.

Ordinary Grace

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:53:04 -0600

Rev. Mary Frances Gaston encourages us to look forward and think about how will encouter God in the coming year.

Crying All the Way through It

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:11:40 -0600

Bonita Gill shares Howard Thurman's thoughts on crying through the hard things God calls us to do.

Women's Little Christmas

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:47:00 -0600

Rev. Carol Gullatt tells us about an old tradition, Women's Little Christmas, and shares a prayer that honors it.

Resolve to Hope

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Andy Rickles encourages us to be hopeful during Advent.

Advent Light

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:23:49 -0600

Rev. Ted Leach explains why light is so meaningful, especially during Advent.

Advent Resolutions

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:18:06 -0600

Rev. Donna Godwin guides us through an examen using the themes of Advent.

My Resolve

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -0600

Rev. Nancy Hasting Hornsby shares a poem and family traditions for Advent.

Praying the Lectionary

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:46:55 -0600

Bishop Jonathan Holston shows us how reading the week's Lectionary scripture allows prayers to rise up within us.

Lament Carries Us

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Lament, Robert Ferrell observes, can be the doorway to healing.

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:05:44 -0500

Bishop Jonathan Holston is inspired to pray using hymns such as "Sweet Hour of Prayer."

Prayer of Confession

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:07:31 -0500

Rev. Adlene Kufarimai points out that confession is part of the pattern of grace that moves us toward holiness.

Near to God's Heart

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:54:40 -0500

Robert Ferrell invites us to be still, listen and draw near to God's heart.

Forgiveness

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:42:02 -0500

Robert Ferrell shares thoughts on praying for forgiveness.

Prayers of Walter Brueggemann

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Andy Rickles shares how the prayers of Walter Brueggemann are meaningful to him.

Prayers for the Church

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 21:21:12 -0500

Robert Ferrell offers prayers for the church.

The Longest Day

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:21:08 -0500

Rev. Carol Gullatt shares a prayer for the longest day.

Father's Day

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:43:10 -0500

Teri Barnes shares a Father's Day prayer from UMC Discipleship Ministries

Pentecost 2025

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:59:05 -0500

Bob Bentley shares a prayer for Pentecost Sunday.

Silence in Prayer

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:47:45 -0500

Can you put aside the noise, the words, the clang and clamor that surrounds us and find silence? Silence, says Rev. Michael Bowman, is the place of encounter with God.

Catholic Spirit

Sun, 25 May 2025 15:09:27 -0500

Rev. Carol Gullatt shares John Wesley's prayer on "Catholic Spirit."

Christian Perfection

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:42:38 -0500

Bonita Gill shares thoughts on Wesley's prayer "Christian Perfection."

Altogether Christian

Sun, 11 May 2025 19:43:32 -0500

Rev. Josh Hickman shares some thought on John Wesley's "Altogether Christian."

Means of Grace

Sun, 04 May 2025 15:07:07 -0500

Becky Walker shares John Wesley's thoughts on Means of Grace in prayer.

I Am Wrap-up

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 20:13:02 -0500

Rev. Ed Sims wraps up the "I Am" series with an overview of these statements.

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:49:00 -0500

Rev. Donna Godwin meditates on Jesus' statement "I am the resurrection and the life."

I Am the Good Shepherd

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 16:28:09 -0500

Rev. Marian Royston leads our podcast on Jesus' statement "I Am the Good Shepherd."

I Am the True Vine

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:58:51 -0500

Rev. John Fleischauer mediates on Jesus' statement "I am the true vine."

I Am the Door

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:53:18 -0500

Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain ponders Jesus' statement "I Am the Door" from the Gospel of John.

Bread of Life

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. Judy Shepherd encourages us with Jesus' statement "I am the bread of life."

I Am the Light of the World

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:31:35 -0500

Listen as Rev. Roger Short contemplates Jesus' statement "I Am the Light of the World."

Ash Wednesday

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Bishop Jonathan Holston prepares us for our Lent Series, which encourages us to pray the seven "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John.

Night Prayer

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:48:33 -0600

Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn guides us through Night Prayer.

Evening Praise and Prayer

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0600

Rev. Carol Gullatt leads listeners through Evening Praise and Prayer.

Midday Praise and Prayer

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:35:55 -0600

Rev. Steve West offers a Morning Praise and Prayer service using the United Methodist Book of Worship and the United Methodist Hymnal.

Morning Praise and Prayer

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:26:01 -0600

Rev. Josh Hickman leads a Morning Praise and Prayer service.

New Ways of Praying

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:42:42 -0600

As we begin a new calendar year, Rev. Roger Short advises us to be open enough and curious enough to live into new ways of praying.

Breath Prayer

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:16:53 -0600

Rev. Delaney Holloway walks us through the practice of breath prayer.

Slow Me Down, Lord

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:21:01 -0500

Rev. Nancy Hornsby shares a prayer found in a family member's Bible that has special meaning for her.

Watch and Pray: A Prayer of Susanna Wesley

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn shares A Prayer of Susanna Wesley, #528 in The United Methodist Book of Worship.

Prayer Texting

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:03:37 -0500

Rev. Sally Allocca has found that letting people know you're praying for them in the moment is meaningful and builds deeper relationships.

Lament as Prayer

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:19:42 -0500

Lament as a prayer in times of crisis is not complaining to God, says Bonita Gill. Rather it is an honest and healing form of prayer.

Praying for Others

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 21:20:18 -0500

Rev. Jeff Ponder-Twardy shares about praying for others.

Pentecost

Sun, 19 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500

On Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Dale Clem reminds us to work with the Holy Spirit within us.

Sacrifice

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:58:00 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. This week, Rev. Marian Royston talks about "Sacrifice."

Heirs to God's Throne

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:02:16 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. This week, Rev. Nan Hastings shares "Heirs to God's Throne."

The Garden

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. This week, Rev. R.G. Wilson-Lyons shares about "The Garden."

God Our Shepherd

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 13:09:24 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Rev. Bill Morgan addresses "God Our Shepherd."

Through the Storms

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:25:00 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Rev. Danny Poss shares his story of God's presence in "Through the Storms."

Come to the Table

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 15:24:02 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Rev. Adam Burns and Rodney, a member at Church of the Reconciler, invite us to "Come to the Table."

New Creation

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:54:38 -0500

In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Conference Lay Leader Lisa Keys Mathews shares thoughts on "New Creation."

Words from the Cross

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:02:00 -0500

As we begin Holy Week, Stephanie Sparks asks us to spend time in prayer using the words Jesus speaks from the cross.

Walking and Praying

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:57:01 -0500

Rev. Sally Allocca shares how taking up prayer walking has enriched her time with God during Lent.

Examen

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. Judy Shepherd invites us to try an Ignatian Examen as a prayer practice.

Giving Up or Taking Up for Lent

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0600

Rev. Donna Godwin has some good ideas for the Lenten practice of giving up or taking up a habit.

Lectio Divina

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:20:00 -0600

Lent is a perfect time to try Lectio Divina, a Scripture-based prayer practice recommended to us in this podcast by Rev. John Fleischauer.

Prayer Partners

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:35:22 -0600

During Lent, the Pray Together podcast will challenge you to try new prayer practices. In this episode, Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield encourages us to find or form a prayer partnership.

Prayer and Health

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:36:02 -0600

Rev. Tammy Jackson talks about the intersection of prayer and health, and how as Christians we believe praying is good for our health.

Prayer Chapel

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:25:55 -0600

Consider all of the different prayer practices you may have heard or explored, and all the ways we pray together or individually. One place where those all intersect is in a Prayer Chapel. Listen as Joey Butler shares some of his experiences and offers encouragement for you to serve in or create a prayer chapel space as a means of support for each other.

Rook Review: Living the Icon

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:43:30 -0600

Rev. Roger Short reviews Living in an Icon: A program for Growing Closer to Creation and to God by Frederick Krueger and Robert Gorrfried.

Pray Like Mary

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 02:32:00 -0600

Rev. Dale Clem reflects on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how we might model our prayer lives on her example.

Wesley Covenant Prayer

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:34:59 -0600

Rev. Steve West guides us through the Wesley Covenant prayer, used at the beginning of the new year by many United Methodist congregations to renew their covenant with God.

2023 Advent Prayer Week 4

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0600

Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield invites us to light four candles and prepare for a meditation on love. Thanks to AndrewRemillard.com for use of the hymn Love Came Down at Christmas.

2023 Advent Blue Christmas

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Holidays aren't always joyful. On December 21 each year, the longest night, we acknowledge those who may be sad for a variety of reasons. Listen as Stephanie Sparks shares a litany of worship for Blue Christmas.

2023 Advent Prayer Week 3

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 16:56:46 -0600

Rev. Steve West suggests five ways to pray the Incarnation.

2023 Advent Prayer Week 2

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 21:06:09 -0600

Rev. Donna Godwin shares on the topic of Peace, the theme of the second week of Advent.

2023 Advent Prayer Week 1

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:24:21 -0600

On the first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Megan Barber guides you through a meditation using your favorite Nativity set.

Author Interview: A Place at God’s Table

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 07:29:31 -0600

Author Jeannie Waters discusses her book A Place at His Table: God’s Daily Gifts to Satisfy Your Heart.

Breath Prayers

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 19:21:37 -0500

This week we are sharing Breath Prayers from the Asbury Bham Meditations Podcast. Many thanks to Asbury UMC for allowing us to share this meditation.

Praying for Peace

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:55:03 -0500

When we pray for peace, says Andy Rickles, we are actually praying that we will become peacemakers.

A Prayer Labor Day

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 09:59:21 -0500

Rev. Donna Godwin shares about the Methodist movement's history in advocating for workers, then shares a prayer for Labor Day.

Praying in Times of Transition

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 15:10:31 -0500

Rev. Susie Knedlik shares about praying in challenging times of change.

The Serenity Prayer

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:42:42 -0500

Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield guides us through the Serenity Prayer. While it is known as a prayer widely used in addiction recovery programs, it is indeed a powerful prayer for all.

Creating a Prayer Spece

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. Amelia Sims shares four steps that helped her create a prayer space in her home.

A Prayer for Annual Conference

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:33:00 -0500

Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett offers a prayer for the 2023 annual meeting of the North Alabama Conference.

Prayer with Kids

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 15:11:11 -0500

Children's minister Cristin Dedmon has a great many ideas for praying with children. Have a listen and give them a try!

Praying through Major Life Transitions

Sun, 28 May 2023 15:04:49 -0500

Andy Rickles shares how he has prayed through the big changes life brings.

Praying for Families

Sun, 21 May 2023 15:49:56 -0500

Stephanie Sparks asks us to consider all the different kinds of families around us, and to pray with and for each other's families.

Thoughts and Prayers

Sun, 21 May 2023 15:49:26 -0500

Sometimes the phrase "thoughts and prayers" makes us cringe. But as Bob Bentley reminds us, thoughts and prayers can be a holy and vital way to connect with God and others.

Labyrinth Experience

Sun, 07 May 2023 16:32:51 -0500

Rev. Renae Rickles Perry explains the "4 Rs" method of walking a labyrinth and shares a personal labyrinth experience of her own.

Anglican Prayer Beads

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 20:19:49 -0500

Rev. Tim Tatum shares how using Anglican prayer beads can enrich your prayer time with God.

Prayer Pattern

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:54:46 -0500

Do you have a prayer pattern? Rev. Tammy Jackson has developed one that works for her, and shares it with us as a guide to develop our own.

Devotional Time for Couples

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0500

Author Lori Hatcher and her husband Rev. David Hatcher talk about creating intentional devotional time as a couple and how it has strengthened their relationship.

Easter

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. Dale Clem has a message for us: It's Easter! Claim resurrection and joy!

Endurance

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. R.G. Lyons compares endurance in prayer to hiking. Like a challenging hike, it takes focusing on the next step and listening for what God is saying.

Transformation through Prayer

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:48:55 -0500

Rev. Donna Godwin has learned that we don't pray in order to change God, but rather we pray to be transformed by God.

Reconciliation

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 17:17:17 -0500

Kathleen Lalor reminds us that reconciliation is a journey rather than a moment in time.

Priorities

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Rev. Ted Leach has found that when you make prayer a priority, the Spirit changes all the other priorities in your life.

Repentance

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 18:18:39 -0600

Repentance is hard, says Joey Butler, and impossible on our own. Prayer can help you take that first step.

Holy Listening

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0600

In this week's podcast, Rev. Judy Shepherd, a leader of Silent Retreats, has some things to say about Holy Listening.

Praying for Those in Military Service

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Rev. Arthur Harrison, a military chaplain serving in the Army Reserve Corps, shares stories to encourage us to pray for those called to serve in the armed forces.

Praying for the Reign of God

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:58:14 -0600

The reign of God, Rev. Steve West reminds us, is something we pray for often and something Jesus described in many ways. Steve puts it all together for us in this week's podcast.

Praying for Missionaries

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Those serving as missionaries desire and need our prayers. Rev. Matt Lacey, Director of United Methodists Volunteers in Mission for the Southeast Jurisdiction, has a conversation with Wil Bailey, a missionary serving in Costa Rica, about praying for missionaries.

The Way of Forgiveness

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Christ followers are called to be forgiving and forgiven people. Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn shares an opportunity to learn to become more intentional in this practice that is a foundation of the Christian life.

Praying for Peace

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:58:08 -0600

In this week's podcast, we learn from Rev. Susie Knedlik that praying for peace may require us to do more after we pray.

Using Prayer Beads

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Rev. Renae Perry guides listeners through a prayer based on Psalm 23 using prayer beads.

Our History Invites Prayerful Responsiveness

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600

Using writings from John Wesley's journal, Rev. Roger Short reminds us to look back at the history of the church as we pray for what we're experiencing now.

New Year, New Prayer Practices

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:07:00 -0600

Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield shares how the New Year is a good time for finding new ways to pray.