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Garryt Bryant discusses the intersection of prayer, mental health, and spirituality for Gen Z.

Surveys show that Gen Z is spiritual. One study found that teens today are very interested in learning more about Jesus. And yet research also shows that young people frequently struggle with anxiety, depression, and even loneliness. Is prayer the answer? In this week’s episode, Garryt Bryant, a youth leader and pray coordinator for his church, talks about prayer. Garryt shares his own experience with mental health struggles and loneliness, and what helped him heal. He also gives practical tips for how to pray, including suggested passages of the Bible to study for anyone who wants to grow in their spiritual journey. Garryt also shares about a movement he’s a part of, Prayer at the Heart, which is aimed at helping people around the nation engage in prayer. Check out the resources Garryt recommends below: E. M. Bounds Online https://www.embounds.online/ Project Pray (Dr. Doug Small) https://www.projectpray.org/p-douglas-small The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%206%3A9-13&version=ESV Other Scriptures on Prayer (Isaiah 6, 1 John 5) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%206%3B%201%20John%205%20&version=ESV…

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