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Why Most Christians Struggle to Pray

Why Most Christians Struggle to Pray

Preacher: David Platt
Tradition: Baptist — Southern
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Length: 28:45

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In this Everyday Radical episode, David Platt and Austin Huang discuss prayer as the primary means God has ordained for intimacy with His people and the fulfillment of His mission on earth. *LEARN MORE:* https://radical.net/ 00:00 In Today’s Episode 01:18 If God is Sovereign, Why Pray? 05:30 The True End Goal of Prayer 08:12 A Good Prayer Life 12:56 Jesus Lives to Intercede for You 15:58 David Platt’s Daily Prayer Routine 23:50 Public Life vs. Private Intimacy 26:05 The P.R.A.Y. Acrostic 🔗 *CONNECT WITH US* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followradical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@followradical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followradical Website: https://radical.net Newsletter: https://thecommission.radical.net *FEATURING:* *David Platt* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plattdavid_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@platt_david Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plattdavid/ *Austin Huang* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austin.t.huang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austinthomashuang

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Prayer
Strength in Hard Times

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