Holystic Christian Prayer

Be a guest on the show! “Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” can sound like a calm line you recite, but it’s actually a daring request. If God’s will is always done, why would Jesus teach us to pray for it? I work through that tension and show why this petition is less about guessing God’s hidden plan and more about learning real dependence on a Father who helps us obey. We dig into a cl...

Be a guest on the show! In this episode of Holystic Christian Prayer , we continue our deep dive into the Lord’s Prayer by exploring the second petition: “Thy Kingdom Come.” Along the way, I reflect on how our worldviews—our assumptions about God, the world, and Scripture—quietly shape the way we read the Bible, the way we pray, and even the way we live our faith day to day. I take a close look at...

Be a guest on the show! What if the way you see the world is shaping your prayers? Do your beliefs line up with reality—or just how you think things should be? In this episode, I return to Holistic Christian Prayer with a short interjection in our ongoing series on the Lord’s Prayer. I start by sharing some personal updates and apologizing for the delay in episodes. I talk about my current financi...

Be a guest on the show! In this episode of Holystic Christian Prayer, we continue our exploration of the Lord’s Prayer, focusing on the powerful phrase “Thy Kingdom Come.” Join us as we delve into the profound spiritual truths surrounding our role in God’s kingdom and the reality of the spiritual battle we face daily. With a blend of heartfelt reflection and a touch of humor, I share insights on t...

Be a guest on the show! Did you know that mankind once had a kingdom? Discover how it was that we originally lost our ability to rule that kingdom when an ancient enemy stole it. And discover how it is that we continue to surrender that kingdom in our daily lives. Don't worry, God's got a plan, and we are a part of that plan.  **Original Purpose of Mankind** - Humans were uniquely create...

Be a guest on the show! **Understanding "Hallowed Be Thy Name"** - "Hallowed be Thy Name" is the first and most important petition in the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing the importance of glorifying God above all else - To "hallow" means to sanctify or set apart as sacred, treating God with the utmost respect, honor, loyalty, and obedience **Ways to Hallow God's...

Be a guest on the show! Believers in Jesus are adopted into a new a family, His own. But what does it mean to have God as our Father, and what's the significance of God being "in Heaven"? Hint: It's not about His physical location. The phrase 'Our Father, Who Art in Heaven' signifies the importance of recognizing God's authority and sovereignty as our Father. Jes...

Be a guest on the show! This episode is a continuation of the study of 'Our Father' and focuses on individual relationships with God as our Father. The impact of our relationships with earthly fathers on our perceptions of the Heavenly Father is discussed. Our inability to reflect God's character, along with the influence of the enemy, distorts our view of God. The influence of eart...

Be a guest on the show! Join me on this episode as I interview my local church's pastoral counselor Phil Martinez as we discuss several important ideas as they relate to prayer. On Phil's journey of faith, God has given him many insights as well as wisdom to share with us all.  Listen as Phil discusses what he has learned about prayer and benefit from it. Phillip Martinez's counseli...

Be a guest on the show! Why did Jesus begin his example prayer with the words, "Our Father"? Join me in this episode to learn more about prayer's communal nature and explore the believer's adoption into God's family. The episode continues to explore the Lord's prayer and offers insights into effective praying. The focus is on the phrase 'Our Father' and the...

Be a guest on the show! We begin season 2 of this podcast by examining the Lord's Prayer. In this episode, we closely examine why Jesus began His example prayer to us with the words. "Our Father".   Support the show https://buymeacoffee.com/holysticchristianprayer

Be a guest on the show! Even Jesus taught His disciples how not to pray before teaching them how to pray. In this episode, we study two things Jesus says we should avoid when praying.  Hypocrites pretend to be someone they are not, especially in matters of religion, desiring admiration and praise. Spiritual hypocrites use prayer to seek attention and admiration from others rather than fostering a...

Be a guest on the show! The episode we've all been waiting for! How to know when we are really hearing from God. Learn some of the basics in this episode as well as some personal tips from yours truly. This is only the beginning of learning how to hear from God, but this episode will help you set your spiritual settings so you can tune into Heaven Radio. @2:37 — George Washinton Carter &...

Be a guest on the show! When it comes to knowing if you're hearing from God or someone else, it helps to know a little bit about God Himself. In this episode we conduct a brief survey of who God is, we get a tad nerdy with it, and best of all, the episode doesn't last for the majority of an hour. Enjoy! @4:52 Brittanica.com on pantheism here https://www.britannica.com/topic/pantheism @14...

Be a guest on the show! It's bad enough that we have a lot of junk thoughts floating through our heads all on our own, but when thoughts come to us from the outside from a malicious enemy of your soul, it can get hard to deal with it all. Luckily for you, this episode will help you discern the difference between your own thoughts and feelings, and when you're hearing from the enemy. Your...

Be a guest on the show! The enemy. The Devil. Satan. Lucifer. He has many names. Today people either think of him as some ridiculous, almost cartoonish creature who is meant to scare children into behaving, or as the sole agent for every major tragedy and minor inconvenience. Both conceptions are equally inaccurate and potentially harmful. In this episode, we get a more accurate picture of who the...

Be a guest on the show! This short series is all about knowing who you're hearing from inside and outside of prayer. In this episode, we take some time to get to know ourselves. Join us in this episode as we learn to know when we are hearing our thoughts and feelings in times of prayer instead of hearing from God. If you know how you talk to yourself, you can better align yourself with Script...

Be a guest on the show! You know the old saying, "There's a time and place for everything"? Well, it's certainly true when it comes to prayer. In this episode we consider a number of different factors when considering when and where we will pray. There's more to think about than you'd imagine, and I have a lot to say in this episode, so grab something to take notes on...

Be a guest on the show! We all have our reasons for why we don't get around to praying. Busyness is probably cited as the number one reason. I'm too busy! Jesus was busy. Martin Luther was busy. Countless numbers of Christians throughout history have been busy, and probably, busier than any of us. If we are honest, we use our busyness as an excuse. In this episode, I try to gently convin...

Be a guest on the show! Getting started can be probably the hardest step if you feel overwhelmed or if you feel disheartened by attempts in the past that didn't work out. Before we even jump into trying things out again, it's a good idea to slow down and make an honest assessment of where we're at. So let's get honest. @3:29 ----- Holystic Christian Prayer Group: https://www.fa...

Be a guest on the show! Pretty much everyone that prays, prays in one of two ways, and it all depends on what basis a person approaches God in their prayers. We can either approach God as His child, or as not His child. Do you know how you tend to pray? If you aren't sure, this episode will tell you how to figure it out. 03:30-3:42 - Dr. Timothy Keller's sermon, listen here: https://www....

Be a guest on the show! Well well well. Wells are a deep subject, and so is prayer. Although there are many different kinds of prayers, today we survey six of the most common types of prayer. Not only will you learn that I can't count, but you will learn to count on me for the lamest of jokes. It's been long enough, let's start to get to know prayer in a new light. —0:33—Definition...

Be a guest on the show! Sometimes it's good to know what we're talking about before we start talking about the how-to of something. In this episode, we start with the basics. What is prayer? It's not as easy as you'd think to answer that question, but once you know the answer, prayer might not seem such an intimidating or complex thing. 0:38 - Timothy Keller quote, Prayer: Expe...

Be a guest on the show! So much to say, and not quite enough time to fit everything in! Last episode I was forced by time constraints to basically cut my intro into two parts.  In this episode, learn what makes this a "Holystic" approach to Christian Prayer. It's way cooler and way harder than you're probably thinking. Just listen to the dude with blue hair, and it will make se...

Be a guest on the show! What does ADHD and prayer have in common? The answer is your host, Nickolas Meinerz. This podcast came about in a strange way, created by a strange man, and inspired by a strange, but wonderful God. In this opening episode, get to know your blue-haired host and how this podcast came to be. 7:55 -CRU ( Campus Crusade for Christ ) 11:16 - ADHD reWired podcast 11:25 - Eric Tiv...