How Prayer Works

This episode tracks the spiritual and prayer pilgrimage of Francine Boltin.  From her first halting steps to now as a sought after intercessor, this podcast is loaded with insights for prayer beginners and mentors alike. Don't forget to follow on social media, check out our webpage (praypatterns.ca) or reach out to us at howprayerworkspodcast@gmail.com. Support the show

In this episode, we interview a former atheist, Colleen Jantzen, on the role of intercessory prayer in her coming to faith as a young adult.  She chronicles the growth in her prayer life through tests and trials, and how prayer impacts her present ministry.  Inspiring and motivating! Don't forget to follow on social media, check out our webpage (praypatterns.ca) or reach out to us at howprayer...

What is the purpose of passing various spiritual tests that come our way?  In the light of Pentecost Sunday, this episode looks at the higher purpose of successfully navigating tests and how it should impact and prepare us for increasingly prayer effectiveness.  Don't forget to follow on social media, check out our webpage (praypatterns.ca) or reach out to us at howprayerworkspodcast@gmail.com...

This  episode delves into the role and power of prayer in successfully passing tests of faith. We interview two veteran leaders about their uniquely similar experiences  on both personal and broader ministry levels. Inspirational and challenging! Don't forget to follow on social media, check out our webpage (praypatterns.ca) or reach out to us at howprayerworkspodcast@gmail.com. Support the sh...

One of the most unusual descriptions in the Bible is when Jacob ‘wrestles’ with God.  As we grow in our understanding with prayer, wrestling with God becomes not only a metaphor but a reality as we can battle ourselves, dark spiritual forces, and tenaciously learn to pray with persistence - to see God’s kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven or to say ‘your grace is sufficient for me’. Don't...

For many, the thought of preparing for and going through ‘tests’ from school is enough to cause anxiety and for our blood pressure to rise.  Throughout Scripture we see that God tests his children, not the academic type but mostly character ones.  One of these is the ‘faith test’ and is the subject of our podcast today.  We once again chat with Dan MacKinnon about a Biblical example of this test a...

Have you ever wondered if you ‘passed the test’ with God?  In today’s episode we look at how as we desire to pray more, we often go through challenges that test our seriousness and dedication.  We build on the work of Robert Clinton from his book “The Making of a Leader” and apply tests of obedience and integrity as it relates to prayer. To help us unpack this we introduce our special guest Rev. D...

Did you ever wonder if our prayers matter? This fourth episode in the “How Prayer Works Podcast is to help us who think in terms of the ‘big picture’ to help us to situate our prayers in the bigger scheme of things in God’s world. We look at how answered prayer usually lies at the intersection of God’s sovereignty, His timing and our participation. We examine more fully three spheres where our pra...

The third episode of the "How Prayer Works" podcast will delve into the questions: what is prayer and look at what both ancient and more modern folks define it as? Additionally, we ask the question: Why bother with prayer anyway? Why bother with intercession? Shouldn’t we let go and just accept our fate? We will look at of all people, John Calvin’s thoughts on prayer. We finish off on lo...

In this foundational episode, the ongoing prayer and ministry applications of Jesus’ raising Lazarus from the dead are discussed with guest contributor Dan MacKinnon. Don't forget to follow on social media, check out our webpage (praypatterns.ca) or reach out to us at howprayerworkspodcast@gmail.com. Support the show

The “How Prayer Works” podcast with Dan Baetz. We hear the incredible story of Mel Fisher and how he never gave up until he cashed in, big time, and how that serves as a metaphor of the riches we discover of the kingdom of God we pray. Here’s a taste of what else: The narrow prayer focus of the podcast and why Introducing the various topics to cover like spiritual tools and tests, guidance and dis...