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Pray Together UMCNAWomen's Little ChristmasRev. Carol Gullatt tells us about an old tradition, Women's Little Christmas, and shares a prayer that honors it.
2026-01-0504 min2025-12-2105 minPray Together UMCNAAdvent Light
Rev. Ted Leach explains why light is so meaningful, especially during Advent.
2025-12-1503 minPray Together UMCNAAdvent ResolutionsRev. Donna Godwin guides us through an examen using the themes of Advent.
2025-12-0806 minPray Together UMCNAMy ResolveRev. Nancy Hasting Hornsby shares a poem and family traditions for Advent.
2025-11-3002 minPray Together UMCNAPraying the LectionaryBishop Jonathan Holston shows us how reading the week's Lectionary scripture allows prayers to rise up within us.
2025-11-1812 min2025-10-1905 minPray Together UMCNASweet Hour of PrayerBishop Jonathan Holston is inspired to pray using hymns such as "Sweet Hour of Prayer."
2025-09-0108 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer of ConfessionRev. Adlene Kufarimai points out that confession is part of the pattern of grace that moves us toward holiness.
2025-08-2507 minPray Together UMCNANear to God's HeartRobert Ferrell invites us to be still, listen and draw near to God's heart.
2025-08-1803 min2025-08-0407 minPray Together UMCNAPrayers of Walter BrueggemannAndy Rickles shares how the prayers of Walter Brueggemann are meaningful to him.
2025-07-2706 min2025-07-2107 min2025-06-2303 minPray Together UMCNAFather's DayTeri Barnes shares a Father's Day prayer from UMC Discipleship Ministries
2025-06-1602 min2025-06-0906 minPray Together UMCNASilence in PrayerCan you put aside the noise, the words, the clang and clamor that surrounds us and find silence? Silence, says Rev. Michael Bowman, is the place of encounter with God.
2025-06-0115 minPray Together UMCNARead Together 2025.20Rev. Steve West invites us to look deeper into the story of Lydia and to acknowledge the importance of women called into ministry.
2025-05-2812 minPray Together UMCNACatholic SpiritRev. Carol Gullatt shares John Wesley's prayer on "Catholic Spirit."
2025-05-2504 minPray Together UMCNAChristian PerfectionBonita Gill shares thoughts on Wesley's prayer "Christian Perfection."
2025-05-2006 minPray Together UMCNAAltogether ChristianRev. Josh Hickman shares some thought on John Wesley's "Altogether Christian."
2025-05-1204 minPray Together UMCNAMeans of GraceBecky Walker shares John Wesley's thoughts on Means of Grace in prayer.
2025-05-0405 minPray Together UMCNAI Am Wrap-upRev. Ed Sims wraps up the "I Am" series with an overview of these statements.
2025-04-2108 minPray Together UMCNAI Am the Resurrection and the LifeRev. Donna Godwin meditates on Jesus' statement "I am the resurrection and the life."
2025-04-1108 minPray Together UMCNAI Am the Good ShepherdRev. Marian Royston leads our podcast on Jesus' statement "I Am the Good Shepherd."
2025-04-0610 minPray Together UMCNAI Am the True VineRev. John Fleischauer mediates on Jesus' statement "I am the true vine."
2025-03-3106 minPray Together UMCNAI Am the DoorRev. Emily Nelms Chastain ponders Jesus' statement "I Am the Door" from the Gospel of John.
2025-03-2312 minPray Together UMCNABread of LifeRev. Judy Shepherd encourages us with Jesus' statement "I am the bread of life."
2025-03-1604 minPray Together UMCNAI Am the Light of the WorldListen as Rev. Roger Short contemplates Jesus' statement "I Am the Light of the World."
2025-03-0911 minPray Together UMCNAAsh WednesdayBishop Jonathan Holston prepares us for our Lent Series, which encourages us to pray the seven "I am" statements found in the Gospel of John.
2025-03-0507 min2025-02-2411 minPray Together UMCNAEvening Praise and PrayerRev. Carol Gullatt leads listeners through Evening Praise and Prayer.
2025-02-1611 minPray Together UMCNAMidday Praise and Prayer
Rev. Steve West offers a Morning Praise and Prayer service using the United Methodist Book of Worship and the United Methodist Hymnal.
2025-02-0914 minPray Together UMCNAMorning Praise and PrayerRev. Josh Hickman leads a Morning Praise and Prayer service.
2025-02-0310 minPray Together UMCNANew Ways of PrayingAs we begin a new calendar year, Rev. Roger Short advises us to be open enough and curious enough to live into new ways of praying.
2025-01-1313 minPray Together UMCNABreath PrayerRev. Delaney Holloway walks us through the practice of breath prayer.
2024-11-1210 minPray Together UMCNASlow Me Down, LordRev. Nancy Hornsby shares a prayer found in a family member's Bible that has special meaning for her.
2024-09-0905 minPray Together UMCNAWatch and Pray: A Prayer of Susanna WesleyRev. Amy Parsons Vaughn shares A Prayer of Susanna Wesley, #528 in The United Methodist Book of Worship.
2024-07-2802 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer TextingRev. Sally Allocca has found that letting people know you're praying for them in the moment is meaningful and builds deeper relationships.
2024-07-2206 minPray Together UMCNALament as PrayerLament as a prayer in times of crisis is not complaining to God, says Bonita Gill. Rather it is an honest and healing form of prayer.
2024-07-1508 min2024-06-1711 minPray Together UMCNAPentecostOn Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Dale Clem reminds us to work with the Holy Spirit within us.
2024-05-1917 minPray Together UMCNASacrifice
In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. This week, Rev. Marian Royston talks about "Sacrifice."
2024-05-1308 minPray Together UMCNAHeirs to God's Throne
In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. This week, Rev. Nan Hastings shares "Heirs to God's Throne."
2024-05-0511 minPray Together UMCNAThe GardenIn the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. This week, Rev. R.G. Wilson-Lyons shares about "The Garden."
2024-04-2818 minPray Together UMCNAGod Our Shepherd
In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Rev. Bill Morgan addresses "God Our Shepherd."
2024-04-2118 minPray Together UMCNAThrough the StormsIn the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Rev. Danny Poss shares his story of God's presence in "Through the Storms."
2024-04-1407 minPray Together UMCNACome to the Table
In the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Rev. Adam Burns and Rodney, a member at Church of the Reconciler, invite us to "Come to the Table."
2024-04-0714 minPray Together UMCNANew CreationIn the weeks following Easter, we are using The United Methodist Book of Worship as a guide for prayer. Conference Lay Leader Lisa Keys Mathews shares thoughts on "New Creation."
2024-03-3106 minPray Together UMCNAWords from the CrossAs we begin Holy Week, Stephanie Sparks asks us to spend time in prayer using the words Jesus speaks from the cross.
2024-03-2409 minPray Together UMCNAWalking and PrayingRev. Sally Allocca shares how taking up prayer walking has enriched her time with God during Lent.
2024-03-1808 minPray Together UMCNAExamenRev. Judy Shepherd invites us to try an Ignatian Examen as a prayer practice.
2024-03-1008 minPray Together UMCNAGiving Up or Taking Up for LentRev. Donna Godwin has some good ideas for the Lenten practice of giving up or taking up a habit.
2024-03-0309 minPray Together UMCNALectio DivinaLent is a perfect time to try Lectio Divina, a Scripture-based prayer practice recommended to us in this podcast by Rev. John Fleischauer.
2024-02-2510 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer PartnersDuring Lent, the Pray Together podcast will challenge you to try new prayer practices. In this episode, Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield encourages us to find or form a prayer partnership.
2024-02-1811 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer and HealthRev. Tammy Jackson talks about the intersection of prayer and health, and how as Christians we believe praying is good for our health.
2024-02-1122 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer ChapelConsider all of the different prayer practices you may have heard or explored, and all the ways we pray together or individually. One place where those all intersect is in a Prayer Chapel. Listen as Joey Butler shares some of his experiences and offers encouragement for you to serve in or create a prayer chapel space as a means of support for each other.
2024-01-2105 minPray Together UMCNARook Review: Living the IconRev. Roger Short reviews Living in an Icon: A program for Growing Closer to Creation and to God by Frederick Krueger and Robert Gorrfried.
2024-01-1511 minPray Together UMCNAPray Like MaryRev. Dale Clem reflects on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how we might model our prayer lives on her example.
2024-01-0713 minPray Together UMCNAWesley Covenant PrayerRev. Steve West guides us through the Wesley Covenant prayer, used at the beginning of the new year by many United Methodist congregations to renew their covenant with God.
2023-12-3114 minPray Together UMCNA2023 Advent Prayer Week 4Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield invites us to light four candles and prepare for a meditation on love. Thanks to AndrewRemillard.com for use of the hymn Love Came Down at Christmas.
2023-12-2407 minPray Together UMCNA2023 Advent Blue ChristmasHolidays aren't always joyful. On December 21 each year, the longest night, we acknowledge those who may be sad for a variety of reasons. Listen as Stephanie Sparks shares a litany of worship for Blue Christmas.
2023-12-2113 minPray Together UMCNA2023 Advent Prayer Week 3Rev. Steve West suggests five ways to pray the Incarnation.
2023-12-1713 minPray Together UMCNA2023 Advent Prayer Week 2Rev. Donna Godwin shares on the topic of Peace, the theme of the second week of Advent.
2023-12-1106 minPray Together UMCNA2023 Advent Prayer Week 1On the first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Megan Barber guides you through a meditation using your favorite Nativity set.
2023-12-0308 minPray Together UMCNAAuthor Interview: A Place at God’s TableAuthor Jeannie Waters discusses her book A Place at His Table: God’s Daily Gifts to Satisfy Your Heart.
2023-11-2022 minPray Together UMCNABreath PrayersThis week we are sharing Breath Prayers from the Asbury Bham Meditations Podcast. Many thanks to Asbury UMC for allowing us to share this meditation.
2023-10-2315 minPray Together UMCNAPraying for PeaceWhen we pray for peace, says Andy Rickles, we are actually praying that we will become peacemakers.
2023-09-2505 minPray Together UMCNAA Prayer Labor DayRev. Donna Godwin shares about the Methodist movement's history in advocating for workers, then shares a prayer for Labor Day.
2023-09-0406 minPray Together UMCNAPraying in Times of TransitionRev. Susie Knedlik shares about praying in challenging times of change.
2023-08-2708 minPray Together UMCNAThe Serenity PrayerRev. Emily Freeman Penfield guides us through the Serenity Prayer. While it is known as a prayer widely used in addiction recovery programs, it is indeed a powerful prayer for all.
2023-07-1710 minPray Together UMCNACreating a Prayer SpeceRev. Amelia Sims shares four steps that helped her create a prayer space in her home.
2023-06-2513 minPray Together UMCNAA Prayer for Annual ConferenceBishop Debra Wallace-Padgett offers a prayer for the 2023 annual meeting of the North Alabama Conference.
2023-06-1802 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer with KidsChildren's minister Cristin Dedmon has a great many ideas for praying with children. Have a listen and give them a try!
2023-06-1114 minPray Together UMCNAPraying through Major Life TransitionsAndy Rickles shares how he has prayed through the big changes life brings.
2023-05-2809 minPray Together UMCNAPraying for FamiliesStephanie Sparks asks us to consider all the different kinds of families around us, and to pray with and for each other's families.
2023-05-2109 minPray Together UMCNAThoughts and PrayersSometimes the phrase "thoughts and prayers" makes us cringe. But as Bob Bentley reminds us, thoughts and prayers can be a holy and vital way to connect with God and others.
2023-05-2114 minPray Together UMCNALabyrinth ExperienceRev. Renae Rickles Perry explains the "4 Rs" method of walking a labyrinth and shares a personal labyrinth experience of her own.
2023-05-0711 minPray Together UMCNAAnglican Prayer BeadsRev. Tim Tatum shares how using Anglican prayer beads can enrich your prayer time with God.
2023-05-0110 minPray Together UMCNAPrayer PatternDo you have a prayer pattern? Rev. Tammy Jackson has developed one that works for her, and shares it with us as a guide to develop our own.
2023-04-2325 minPray Together UMCNADevotional Time for CouplesAuthor Lori Hatcher and her husband Rev. David Hatcher talk about creating intentional devotional time as a couple and how it has strengthened their relationship.
2023-04-1616 minPray Together UMCNAEasterRev. Dale Clem has a message for us: It's Easter! Claim resurrection and joy!
2023-04-0917 minPray Together UMCNAEnduranceRev. R.G. Lyons compares endurance in prayer to hiking. Like a challenging hike, it takes focusing on the next step and listening for what God is saying.
2023-04-0211 minPray Together UMCNATransformation through PrayerRev. Donna Godwin has learned that we don't pray in order to change God, but rather we pray to be transformed by God.
2023-03-2710 minPray Together UMCNAReconciliationKathleen Lalor reminds us that reconciliation is a journey rather than a moment in time.
2023-03-1909 minPray Together UMCNAPrioritiesRev. Ted Leach has found that when you make prayer a priority, the Spirit changes all the other priorities in your life.
2023-03-1208 minPray Together UMCNARepentanceRepentance is hard, says Joey Butler, and impossible on our own. Prayer can help you take that first step.
2023-03-0605 minPray Together UMCNAHoly ListeningIn this week's podcast, Rev. Judy Shepherd, a leader of Silent Retreats, has some things to say about Holy Listening.
2023-02-2608 minPray Together UMCNAPraying for Those in Military ServiceRev. Arthur Harrison, a military chaplain serving in the Army Reserve Corps, shares stories to encourage us to pray for those called to serve in the armed forces.
2023-02-1919 minPray Together UMCNAPraying for the Reign of GodThe reign of God, Rev. Steve West reminds us, is something we pray for often and something Jesus described in many ways. Steve puts it all together for us in this week's podcast.
2023-02-1211 minPray Together UMCNAPraying for MissionariesThose serving as missionaries desire and need our prayers. Rev. Matt Lacey, Director of United Methodists Volunteers in Mission for the Southeast Jurisdiction, has a conversation with Wil Bailey, a missionary serving in Costa Rica, about praying for missionaries.
2023-02-0528 minPray Together UMCNAThe Way of ForgivenessChrist followers are called to be forgiving and forgiven people. Rev. Amy Parsons Vaughn shares an opportunity to learn to become more intentional in this practice that is a foundation of the Christian life.
2023-01-2904 minPray Together UMCNAPraying for PeaceIn this week's podcast, we learn from Rev. Susie Knedlik that praying for peace may require us to do more after we pray.
2023-01-2308 minPray Together UMCNAUsing Prayer BeadsRev. Renae Perry guides listeners through a prayer based on Psalm 23 using prayer beads.
2023-01-1515 minPray Together UMCNAOur History Invites Prayerful ResponsivenessUsing writings from John Wesley's journal, Rev. Roger Short reminds us to look back at the history of the church as we pray for what we're experiencing now.
2023-01-0818 minPray Together UMCNANew Year, New Prayer PracticesRev. Emily Freeman Penfield shares how the New Year is a good time for finding new ways to pray.
2023-01-0313 minPray Together UMCNAGiftsGifts and prayer go together. Listen as Bob Bentley shares this Advent message.
2022-12-2504 minPray Together UMCNABlue ChristmasAs Rev. Sandy West can attest, not every Christmas season is merry and bright for every person.
2022-12-1808 minPray Together UMCNAHoly AssistanceDo you ever need help finding the words to pray? Robin Schultz reminds us that during hectic times like the Advent season, we can find help through the Holy Spirit.
2022-12-1103 minPray Together UMCNABlessing of the Christmas TreeA great idea from Stephanie Sparks is to be intentional about praying over your tree and other festive items connected with Advent and the Christmas season.
2022-12-0406 min