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Prayer Chair Conversations

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings

Through two lives vested in Christ, your hosts Hilary and Rachel, take you on a unique journey of exploring years of biblical teachings. They believe It's time for current culture to understand there is a relatable way to apply GOD's word to your everyday lives.

This is the daring and brave podcast that is willing to explore the thoughts of everyday christians while inviting those that might be uncertain to join the conversation.

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Episodes

Biblical Fasting

January 28, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

In this week’s episode we dive right into the topic of fasting. We share biblical examples of fasting from both the old and new testament. We believe that fasting is something that draws us closer to God and can provide breakthrough in areas of our lives. We hope that you were encouraged by this week’s prayer chair conversation and that you follow us on all social media platforms @prayerchairconversations and www.prayerchairconversations.com

The Rythm of Rest

January 14, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this episode Rachel and Hilary tackle the topic of rest. Rest is often looked down upon in our hustle culture. What does spiritual rest look like and how did God model rest in the Bible? Learn more about Rachel and Hilary at prayerchairconversations.com and follow them on social media formats.

What is Christianity? With special guest Max Martin

January 07, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

In this weeks episode, Hilary and Rachel have a conversation with Rachel's dad Max Martin. They talk  about how Christianity is rooted in the Jewish faith. Max talks about his faith beginning in Catholicism and how it changed over the years.  We believe that this topic is crucial in our faith walk. We hope you join us in this week's prayer chair conversation. 

The true meaning of Christmas

December 24, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

Merry Christmas! In this weeks episode we thought we would bring  you something new. This week you will hear an episode where we were guests on our good friend Jessica's podcast The Stranded phase. We talked about all things Christmas and the true meaning of why we celebrate this holiday. Make sure you are following us on Instagram @paryerchaireconversations  

A cross cultural faith journey with Katie Gettys

November 26, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

This week Rachel and Hilary interview Katy Gettys, a 25 year old who is currently traveling through southeast Asia. Katie shares about faith has sustained her through her travels and the challenges of finding a sense of community.  During her travels, Katie has found ways to support the local communities through volunteering. She just finished working with Wildflower Home Foundation (see their information below) www.wildflowerhomefoundation.org https://facebook.com/WildflowerHome/ h...

Jesus in the Old Testament

November 19, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

In this weeks episode, Hilary and Rachel continue their conversation about Jesus. They talk specifically about how Jesus fulfills the old testament prophecies in the new testament. They also discuss the power behind the name of Jesus. We believe that this topic is crucial in our faith walk. We hope you join us in this week's prayer chair conversation.  Link to our website www.prayerchairconversations.com

JESUS.

November 14, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode we  jump right into the topic of Jesus. We answer questions such a Who really is Jesus vs. who do we think Jesus is? We believe that this is one of the most important episodes we have recorded to date because Jesus is the hope of the world and he wants to know you personally. Our prayer is that you have an encounter with Jesus and accept him as your lord and savior.  Make sure to follow us @prayerchariconversations  Check out new merch at www.prayerchairconversations.co...

Worship 101

November 05, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

In this episode Hilary and Rachel jump right into the topic of Praise and Worship. They believe that true worship can change you from the inside out. They share personal experiences with worship as well as some of the biblical history about where worship began in the early church.  This is one you don't want to miss. Join us in this weeks prayer chair conversation by following us on social media @prayerchairconversations on Instagram and Facebook.   

Embracing Vulnerability

October 23, 2019 02:01 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

In this week's episode we dive right into the topic of vulnerability. We give our take on how we think that embracing vulnerability will not only draw you into a closer relationship with others but more importantly an intimate relationship with God. We believe that this topic is crucial in our faith walk. We hope you join us in this week's prayer chair conversation and start practicing vulnerability with those around you and with God.  Link to Dr. Brene Brown’s  TED talk https://www.t...

Holy Spirit the person, the language, the gifts

October 15, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode Hilary and Rachel get right into it with the questions listeners have been asking about. They discuss all things Holy Spirit like the baptism in the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues.  This is a conversation will leave you wanting to dig deeper into a relationship with Holy Spirit. As always you can follow us and @prayerchairconversations on Instagram. New MERCH is now available at www.prayerchairconversations.com  

Holy Spirit: A Relationship with Heather Gingerich

October 08, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this episode we are joined by our dear friend Heather Gingerich to talk about hearing the voice of Holy Spirit.  We learn about her experience with Holy Spirit and what promptings look like for her. She discusses how the book Holy Spirit by John Bevere has impacted her knowledge and understanding of Holy Spirit. This raw and vulnerable conversation will leave you with practical steps on how to engage in a relationship with the person Holy Spirit.  If you are in the Tampa area and are ...

Holy Spirit

October 01, 2019 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode Hilary and Rachel have an honest conversation about who the Holy Spirit is and how he has transformed their lives. They break down the genesis of the Holy Spirit and talk about what it is like to have a personal relationship with Holy Spirit. Our hope is that you would join us in this conversation and send us any questions you might have about the Holy Spirit to [email protected] You can also contact us at prayerchairconversations.com

Big Announcement!

September 24, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

Hilary & Rachel talk about a change that they have made to the Faithful by Design podcast and some challenges they have faced recently. 

The Gospels 101

September 10, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

In this episode Hilary and Rachel dig deep into the gospels. They really believe that the gospels are a great place to start reading the Bible and are fundamental in the belief of Christianity.  This episode takes an in-depth look at each of the four gospels and how they function perfectly as four sections of the same story. The story of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. If you loved this episode please make sure you subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend!

All People Matter a real conversation with Jessica Hurley

September 03, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this weeks episode we had the opportunity to interview a dear friend of ours! Jessica Hurley is the founder of InstaPodcasts and Host of The Stranded Podcast. During this episode she gets real and vulnerable about her faith journey. If you have ever wondered how to get out of your comfort zone and to meet someone right where they are. She leaves you with practical ways to share your faith people that might look different than you.  If you loved this weeks episode make sure you go and ...

In the Waiting

August 27, 2019 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode Hilary and Rachel talk about how to talk with God when you are in a season of waiting. They discuss how to maintain a relationship with God even when he hasn’t answered our prayers. They give you examples of people in the Bible who went through seasons of waiting on God and really take a deep look into the story of Noah. They end the show with some practical steps on how to desire and pursue God even in the waiting. If you are loving these episodes each week we would love...

Praying from Victory

August 20, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode we look at prayer from the stance of victory by taking action steps. The Bible tells us that the “enemy is out to steal, kill, and destroy”, but Ephesians 6 tells us that we need to armor ourselves with God’s truth. We discuss some basic steps to armor yourself by creating healthy daily routines, finding accountability, taking action, and transforming scripture into personal prayers.

Prayer: How prayer changed my life with Andrea Petersen

August 13, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

In this episode our good friend Andrea joins us to openly discuss her journey with prayer. We asked her some pretty tough questions where she speaks about how she prays for others, praying when you do not know what to say, and seeing God’s faithfulness through consistent prayer. Andrea shares some personal experiences and reminds us that prayer is a journey and will change throughout your life. Building a relationship with God is the ultimate goal.

Prayer 101

August 06, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this episode we are taking a deeper look into prayer and how we define into today’s culture. We discuss the different types of prayer and discuss some myths about what prayer is and is not. Hilary and Rachel openly discuss their prayer lives and how they have come into a deeper prayer life through having a personal relationship with God. They leave you with 4 easy steps to get started on your prayer walk with God.

Discipleship -I have a part to play.

July 30, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

What is discipleship and how does it work? Being a disciple means that you are sharing what you know about Jesus to others. We first hear the word disciple in the gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John and was modeled by the twelve chosen by Jesus. Jesus was the teacher and the disciples were the students.  Today we model what church and small groups looks like, but we are called to do more. Discipleship can be is a one on one conversation or interaction, it does not mean that you are a...

The Premier Episode – Meeting your hosts

July 11, 2019 04:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this week’s episode you will meet your hosts Hilary Bolt and Rachel Martin who will discuss their journey to starting this podcast.  We hope that this podcast not only challenges you spiritually but encourages your souls.  Join us in the conversation by sending and asking questions about the Bible to [email protected]

Why do bad things happen to good people?

July 11, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Who defines what is bad and good and how does that define how we view the Christian culture? This ties directly into morals beginning with the Ten Commandments. God uses the word good seven times in the creation story. In Hebrew the word good is ‘tov’ showing that God created everything to be good. God as Jesus’ father had to watch his son who was perfect be crucified on the cross. If anyone can understand what this feels like it is God. Jesus was good and perfect and he continually went t...

The Trinity… we’re still confused!

July 11, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

The trinity was first mentioned right in the first few verses of Genesis with the mention of God and the Holy Spirit, but it’s not until John recounts the creation story in the New Testament do we see that. What does this mean for us and how do we better understand it? Who do we pray to… Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, or all of them? If we believe that everything in the Bible is true then how to put that into action and live differently and how does this change our relationship with God? It ...

Why do bad things happen to good people

July 11, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Who defines what is bad and good and how does that define how we view the Christian culture? This ties directly into morals beginning with the Ten Commandments. God uses the word good seven times in the creation story. In Hebrew the word good is ‘tov’ showing that God created everything to be good. God as Jesus’ father had to watch his son who was perfect be crucified on the cross. If anyone can understand what this feels like it is God. Jesus was good and perfect and he continually went t...