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Addison Bevere: How to Hear God, Pray & Break Your Phone Habit | Jesus People Podcast E90 Get Addison Bevere’s Words with God:https://a.co/d/02Qn2GNZ Start your reset and get The Gratitude Reset book: https://books.thejesuspeoplemovement.com/ In this powerful episode, Ryan Miller sits down with Addison Bevere to explore prayer, hearing God, spiritual sensitivity, and the surprising way our relationship with our phones can shape how we begin our day. Addison challenges the way many Christians think about prayer. Instead of treating prayer as a religious task or transaction, what if prayer is simply learning to live with God, listen to Him, and respond to what He is doing? The conversation goes deep into morning rhythms, silence, surrender, shame, spiritual formation, sleep, and the role of our attention in an increasingly distracted world. From the moment you wake up to the way you engage your phone, Addison offers a radically simple invitation: stop grasping for control and learn to be grasped by God. Key Highlights: Why your first moments in the morning matter Prayer as relationship rather than religious performance How shame can interfere with intimacy with God Delta, theta, and alpha brain states and spiritual sensitivity Why Addison recommends not touching your phone first thing in the morning The connection between attention, anxiety, and what we focus on How the phone can become a source of constant distraction and control Learning to listen to God instead of constantly trying to speak How to turn your concerns into prayers Why surrender is essential to hearing and responding to God What to do when you wake up anxious in the middle of the night Seeing sleep as an opportunity to surrender and trust God Practical ways to create a healthier, more intentional morning with God Moving from transactional prayer to authentic connection with God If you've ever struggled with prayer, felt guilty for not having a "perfect" quiet time, or wondered how to hear God's voice more clearly, this conversation will challenge the way you think about your relationship with God. The goal isn't to perform prayer better. It's to learn how to walk with God. For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ: If you are wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, pornography, spiritual stagnation, or other areas where you need support, you do not have to walk alone. Trusted coaches can help you walk through these struggles with Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose.https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching Follow and stay connected: Instagram: @ryan_miller TikTok: @dudewithgoodnews Facebook: Dude With Good News Website and coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching Email: [email protected] Listen now on your favorite platforms: Spotify: Jesus People Podcast on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Jesus People Podcast on Apple Podcasts Amazon Music: Jesus People Podcast on Amazon Music #AddisonBevere #Prayer #HearingGod #ChristianPrayer #JesusPeoplePodcast #WordsWithGod #ChristianLiving #HolySpirit #SpiritualGrowth #PrayerLife #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Jesus

📖 Russell Brand's book: How to Become a Christian in Seven Days https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Christian-Seven-Days/dp/B0GTW7RP17 Sponsor a child through Compassion International: http://compassion.com/dudewithgoodnews In this powerful episode of The Jesus People Podcast, Ryan sits down with Russell Brand for a raw and deeply spiritual conversation about fame, addiction, sex, identity, surrender, and finding true intimacy with Jesus Christ. Russell opens up about what happened after experiencing the things many people spend their lives chasing: fame, money, sex, recognition, success, and influence. He shares how those things ultimately failed to satisfy the deeper hunger within him and how his journey through addiction, recovery, and spiritual awakening led him toward Jesus. This conversation goes far beyond an intellectual discussion about Christianity. Russell describes what he calls a "cracking open," the surrender of his old identity, and the realization that he could not fill a spiritual emptiness through drugs, relationships, sex, achievement, or the approval of others. Together, Ryan and Russell explore what it means to die to self, surrender completely to Christ, discover identity in Him, and recognize the difference between worldly success and true spiritual fulfillment. Russell also discusses his book, How to Become a Christian in Seven Days, and shares the message he would give if he had only one final opportunity to speak to his children, family, and brothers and sisters in Christ. Key Highlights: Russell Brand's journey from fame, sex, money, and celebrity to Jesus Addiction, recovery, pornography, drugs, and the search for fulfillment Why worldly success cannot satisfy spiritual hunger The difference between worshiping yourself and surrendering to Christ Identity, surrender, and what it means to die to self Russell's powerful "cracking open" encounter with Christ The importance of intimacy and abiding in Jesus Why Jesus must become greater while we become less The danger of seeking personal glory, approval, and recognition Russell Brand's perspective on Christianity and following Jesus Finding God in silence, prayer, surrender, and the present moment A powerful closing message and prayer for anyone seeking Jesus If you have ever achieved something you thought would finally make you happy, only to discover that you still felt empty, this conversation is worth hearing. There is nothing the world can give that can replace what only Christ can provide. As Russell says, the answer is not simply to intellectually believe in Jesus. It is to follow Him, surrender to Him, and continually turn back to Him. Follow and stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/ Website and coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Email: [email protected] Listen now on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast #RussellBrand #Jesus #Christianity #ChristianTestimony #AddictionRecovery #JesusPeoplePodcast #FaithInJesus #ChristianLiving #SpiritualAwakening #SurrenderToJesus

Start your reset and get The Gratitude Reset book:https://books.thejesuspeoplemovement.com/ Learn more about Tyler Staton's book: After Amen: https://a.co/d/0f08o1Mh Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: https://www.tylerstaton.com/books In Episode 86 of the Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with pastor and bestselling author Tyler Staton for one of the most freeing conversations you'll hear on prayer. Many Christians secretly wonder:Am I praying the right way? Does God actually hear me? Am I doing enough? Tyler dismantles the performance mindset that many believers carry and reveals what Scripture teaches about prayer as a relationship instead of a formula. Drawing from his own battle with cancer, Tyler also shares how suffering transformed his prayer life, teaching him to listen more than he speaks and discover God's presence in silence. If you've ever struggled with prayer, comparison, spiritual performance, or feeling distant from God, this conversation will encourage you to approach your Heavenly Father with confidence and freedom. Key Highlights: Why there is no "perfect" way to pray How God delights in His children Different spiritual pathways of prayer Performance vs relationship with God Learning to listen before speaking What cancer taught Tyler about intimacy with God Silent prayer and spiritual formation How to grow deeper in your communion with Jesus Why comparison quietly destroys your prayer life Practical ways to build a healthy prayer rhythm If you've ever wondered why prayer feels difficult, dry, or confusing, this episode will completely reshape how you approach God. For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ: If you are wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, anxiety, or spiritual stagnation, you do not have to walk alone. Trusted coaches will guide you through Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose. https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Follow and stay connected: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/ Website and coaching:https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Email:[email protected] Listen now on your favorite platforms: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876 Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast #TylerStaton #Prayer #ChristianPrayer #HowToPray #JesusPeoplePodcast#SpiritualFormation #Faith #ChristianLiving #PrayerLife #AfterAmen #PrayingLikeMonksLivingLikeFools

Learn more about Elisabeth McKay and Break Method:https://elisabethmckay.com/https://breakmethod.com/ Take the Brain Pattern Mapping Assessment:https://predictivemind.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethmckaypm/ For Christian life coaching rooted in identity in Christ If you're wrestling with sin, fear, addiction, pornography, anxiety, or spiritual stagnation, you don't have to walk alone. Trusted Christian coaches will guide you through Scripture, prayer, and practical steps toward freedom and purpose. https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Can childhood trauma shape every decision you make without you realizing it? In Episode 84 of the Jesus People Podcast, Ryan Miller sits down with Elisabeth McKay, founder of Break Method, to explore one of the most fascinating conversations on trauma, emotional healing, spiritual warfare, and the renewing of the mind. Elisabeth explains why she believes many destructive behaviors are rooted in hidden patterns formed during childhood, how emotional reactivity leaves us vulnerable to deception, and why renewing the mind is central to walking in freedom through Christ. Together they discuss the intersection of neuroscience, faith, personal responsibility, and spiritual growth, while examining how believers can identify unhealthy patterns and pursue lasting transformation. Key Highlights: Can trauma really be rewired in 20 minutes? The five brain patterns that shape human behavior How childhood experiences create hidden "lenses" Emotional regulation and the example of Jesus Spiritual warfare, deception, and renewing your mind Why modern therapy may miss the root problem The role of resilience and doing hard things Parenting principles that shape children for life Marriage, conflict, and breaking unhealthy cycles Walking in greater freedom through Christ Whether you're struggling with anxiety, destructive habits, relationship conflict, or simply want to understand how your mind and faith intersect, this conversation will challenge you to examine the patterns that may be influencing your life more than you realize. Start your reset and get The Gratitude Reset book:https://books.thejesuspeoplemovement.com/ Follow and stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dudewithgoodnews/ Website & Coaching: https://www.sharethestruggle.org/coaching-rm Email: [email protected] Listen on your favorite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RLKmkUpydJr2y84tqQekp?si=8768039f3f5f4e38 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-people-podcast/id1768632876 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dac27441-bed6-4d73-9246-d2dbe93dccf0/jesus-people-podcast #JesusPeoplePodcast #ElisabethMcKay #BreakMethod #TraumaHealing #RenewYourMind #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianMentalHealth #Neuroscience #Faith #EmotionalHealing #ChristianLiving #BiblicalWisdom #HolySpirit #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealth