{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvertical.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fteaching-may-25-25-TpbUP1wg","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Practicing The Way Week 5: Prayer | Nathan Hughes","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9689ac23-2320-4b64-bf07-a443a5ebe021/aaa837a2-2f23-4041-bdad-7229cf9ba8b8/practicingtheway2.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/46c2cff9-fcf8-410f-add2-227f6be821b0\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Practicing The Way Week 5: Prayer | Nathan Hughes\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"Practicing the Way (Week 5): The Practice of Prayer\n\nMost of us don’t need to be told we should pray—we already know that. But many of us have no idea how to actually enjoy it.\n\nIn this week’s message, we explore how Jesus’ life of prayer wasn’t just spiritual—it was essential. He withdrew often to spend time with the Father. And when the disciples saw His intentionality and intimacy, they asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.”\n\nWe unpack four powerful truths from Luke 11:\n— God is not distant—He’s your Father\n— He’s as close as your next breath\n— Prayer is about joyful presence, not just panic requests\n— And yes, prayer actually makes a difference\n\nThis isn’t about becoming a “prayer warrior.” It’s about becoming someone who walks with God."}