Powerful Prayers | S9E7 Beyond The Weekend Podcast

In the final episode of our Powerful Prayers series, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis sit down with Pastor Aaron to unpack Paul's prayer for the church in Colossae. Together, they explore the history of this small but significant city, the cultural pressures facing the early church, and Paul's desire for believers to grow in a deep, experiential knowledge of God. The conversation highlights what it means to keep God's Word central in everyday life, why true Christian strength comes from God's power rather than our own, and how enduring faith is formed through daily dependence on Christ (with some bonus Summer tips!). As the series concludes, listeners are encouraged to continue growing in prayer, trusting that God uses ordinary prayers to transform our hearts, strengthen his people, and advance the gospel in our families, friendships, and communities.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Submit your 50 Days of Prayer Stories
2. Full Kirk Cousins Interview
3. Join us! Turkey / Greece Study Tour with Ada Bible
4. Colossians
5. Ada Bible on YouVersion | Bible Reading Plan
6. Prayer and Worship Night | June 25

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Paul's Prayer at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

Powerful Prayers | S9E6 Beyond The Weekend Podcast

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Stephen Lewis and Amelia Rhodes sit down with Pastor Aaron Buer to explore Daniel's powerful prayer in Daniel 9 and what it looks like to pursue master-level, mature prayer. Together, they dig into the world of Babylon, the relationship between Scripture and prayer, how to read the Bible faithfully and avoid misapplying it, and the role of fasting in a deepening prayer life. The conversation is honest and personal, with each of them sharing how growing in prayer has changed them. Whether you're a prayer beginner or looking to go deeper, this episode offers a compelling invitation to learn from one of the Bible's great models of faithful, God-honoring prayer.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. In His Image, by Jen Wilkin
2. 1 Kings 8:46–49
3. Jeremiah 29
4. Gentle and Lowly, by Dane Ortlund
5. The Lord's Prayer, Matthew 6:9–13
6. Submit your 50 Days of Prayer Stories here
7. Beyond the Weekend Devotional
8. Daniel 9
9. Hall of Faith, Hebrews 11

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Daniel’s Prayer at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710

In this episode of the Beyond the Weekend Podcast, Amelia Rhodes and Stephen Lewis sit down with Pastor Jeff Manion to explore Paul’s prayer for the church in Philippians 1 and what it means for love to overflow in a community of imperfect people. Together, they unpack the real conflict behind Paul’s letter to the Philippians, why observable love is meant to be the defining mark of the Jesus community, and how prayer—not simply trying harder—shapes us into people who love like Christ. The conversation offers practical ways to pray Scripture, encourages listeners to pray for others in everyday moments, and reminds us that the gospel empowers broken people to love broken people. Whether you're navigating conflict, longing for deeper community, or looking for simple ways to grow in prayer, this episode points back to the love of Jesus, who went first and makes this kind of love possible.

Resources mentioned in this episode can be found here

Listen to the sermon for this podcast, Powerful Prayers | Insightful Love at: adabible.org/series/powerful-prayers/

Have questions for the podcast? Submit your questions related to the sermons here: https://my.adabible.org/page/1710