Encouraging Prayer

Have you ever wondered why some days prayer feels deeply personal and powerful, while other days it seems like your words never make it past the ceiling? In this encouraging episode, James and Robby explore what it means to pray faithfully "in and out of season." Drawing from Scripture, including the life of King Hezekiah and Jesus' teaching to "keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking," this conv...

Have you ever felt like you've failed too many times to come before God in prayer? Hebrews 4:16 offers a powerful reminder that God's invitation isn't reserved for spiritual giants—it's for anyone who is broken, struggling, and in need of His mercy. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to "come boldly before the throne of grace." Discover how this passage isn't about demanding answers w...

In a world filled with constant demands, endless distractions, and overwhelming responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of the peace God offers through prayer. In this episode, Dr. James Banks and Robby Dilmore explore a simple yet often overlooked truth: when life feels most chaotic, prayer is not something we can afford to skip—it's exactly what we need most. Drawing from the life of David in...

Have you ever felt angry with God because your prayers seemed unanswered? In this honest and encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer , Dr. James Banks and Robby Dilmore explore a topic many believers experience but few openly discuss: how to pray when you're frustrated, disappointed, or even angry with God. Drawing from personal experience and powerful biblical examples, Dr. Banks shows that God...

What does it really mean to pray—and how can we avoid turning prayer into mere religious routine? In this episode of Encouraging Prayer , James Banks and Robby Dilmore explores the difference between authentic, heart-to-heart communication with God and the empty rituals that often get mistaken for prayer. Looking at the life of Jesus, who was known as a friend of sinners and someone people genuine...

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss affirmations. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss giving our doubts and prayers to God. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss prayers that dreams are made of. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, mother's prayer. Happy Mother's Day !!!

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss 7 reasons to praise when you pray. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss leaping with prayer. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss prodigal acrostic.

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss how to pray for hurting friends. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, we take a look back to when James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discussed soaking in prayer. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss how to pray like a little kid. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss leaving your legacy through prayer. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss how to practice the prayer of lament with others. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss 3 reasons why Christians don't pray and 3 reasons why they should. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss how to get more of the word into us. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss how to do a beautiful thing. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss having God's peace inside of you. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss how to get real with God by turning your longings into prayer. 

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss prayers that proves something.

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss loving your prayer list.

In this episode of Encouraging Prayer, James Banks and Robby Dilmore, discuss learning to linger.