Pursuing God — Prayer That Shapes the Way We Live

In this episode of the Living Out 180 Podcast, Kendall and Pastor Brad bring together two powerful themes: prayer and godliness. Using 1 Timothy 6 as the foundation, they explore what it really means to pursue God. Prayer is more than asking God for help, and godliness is more than simply looking religious. When we pursue God through prayer, that relationship should begin to shape the way we live, lead, love, serve, forgive, and respond to others. Kendall and Brad walk through the Lord’s Prayer as a model for a life centered on God: connecting with Him relationally, worshiping His name, seeking His kingdom first, depending on Him daily, keeping our hearts right with others, engaging in spiritual warfare, and trusting His power. They also connect those rhythms of prayer to the biblical picture of godliness, where faith becomes visible through our speech, conduct, love, faith, purity, and willingness to take real action. The conversation also turns to the Good Samaritan as an example of what godliness looks like in motion. True faith looks past labels, shows mercy, takes action, and follows the heart of God. For life, leadership, and discipleship, the challenge is simple: Pursue Him privately. Reflect Him publicly. Key Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11–12 Matthew 6:9–13 Mark 1:35 James 5:16 James 2:21–24 Galatians 5:16 1 Timothy 4:12 Luke 10:25–37 Listen in and reflect: Is your pursuit of God changing the way you live? 180churchtn.com