Ep. 7: Pray and Watch: A Conversation with Hope and Parker

In this episode of the God First Podcast, Parker and Hope recap some of the biggest things they’ve learned about prayer over the last several years — through suffering, uncertainty, healing, and walking through seasons that forced them to depend on God in a deeper way. From Thea’s diagnosis during pregnancy to long battles with health struggles, anxiety, and unanswered questions, they share how prayer shifted from feeling like a spiritual duty into something deeply personal and relational. They discuss: Whether prayer actually changes things Wrestling with God’s sovereignty and goodness How suffering reshaped their understanding of dependence Practical tools that helped grow their prayer life Prayer cards, praying Scripture, and learning to “pray and watch” Seeing God’s faithfulness in everyday life Whether prayer has been life-giving for you or something you’ve struggled to understand, this conversation is an encouragement to keep coming honestly before God and trusting that He hears.