Finding Joy and Simplicity in Prayer

About this episode

The episode features a conversation about prayer, leadership, and finding joy, with insights from Matt Smallbone's journey and his new book.

In this heartfelt episode of the Decisions Podcast , host Jonathan Pitts welcomes his longtime friend and colleague, Matt Smallbone. Matt is a pastor, author, and former touring musician who has spent decades leading and inspiring others. As the lead pastor of Church of the City in downtown Nashville, Matt brings warmth, joy, and authenticity to every room he enters. Together, they dive into Matt’s journey from touring the world as a bass player to pastoring a fast-growing congregation, and the pivotal moments that shaped his leadership. They also explore the inspiration behind Matt’s new book, The Prayer Experiment , which unpacks his personal struggle with prayer and how he found a simple, transformative way to connect with God. Tune in for an honest and encouraging conversation about leadership, prayer, and finding joy in the midst of life’s complexities.

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Pitts

Guest: Matt Smallbone

Topics covered

• prayer
• leadership
• joy
• simplicity
• personal journey
• Christianity

Keywords

• prayer
• leadership
• joy
• simplicity
• Matt Smallbone
• Jonathan Pitts
• The Prayer Experiment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church of the City

Books & works: The Prayer Experiment

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