Ivan Omania sits down with Season to discuss the nature and power of prayer. Drawing from his experience as a pastor's kid, a young pastor, and a hospital chaplain, Ivan shares how prayer evolved from a childhood checklist into a vital lifeline. The episode closes with a heartfelt bilingual prayer for Venezuela following the recent earthquakes.
Ivan Omania, Director of Chaplaincy Ministries for the General Conference, joins Season for a candid and deeply personal conversation about what prayer really means. Ivan grew up in a pastor's home where prayer was a way of life, but he is honest about the danger of prayer becoming routine or mechanical, something done just to check a box. It was only when he became a pastor at age 20, handed the keys to twelve churches, two schools, and a bakery, that he truly understood what it meant to cry out, "Help me, Jesus."
Ivan shares the devastating loss of his first wife, who died just five days after he was elected to his current role, and the phone call from an older woman who reminded him of the only prayer he needed. He also explores the nuanced role of prayer in hospital chaplaincy, including a powerful story of a terminally ill patient who refused pain medication out of fear of addiction, and how a nurse named Rachel helped broker a moment of healing through shared faith and permission-based prayer.
The conversation closes with Ivan sharing a personal update about his wife in Venezuela following a major earthquake, followed by a bilingual prayer for the nation and Ivan's family.
In this heartfelt conversation on Let's Pray, Season and guest Tom Luttrell, a psychologist and educator, share candid reflections on their personal prayer journeys. Tom recalls early skepticism, transformative answered prayers, and the grief of unanswered ones, while both explore what it means to pray authentically rather than perfectly. The episode closes with two warm, sincere prayers for listeners who feel disconnected from or uncertain about prayer.
Ivan Omania sits down with Season to discuss the nature and power of prayer. Drawing from his experience as a pastor's kid, a young pastor, and a hospital chaplain, Ivan shares how prayer evolved from a childhood checklist into a vital lifeline. The episode closes with a heartfelt bilingual prayer for Venezuela following the recent earthquakes.
Rico Hill, Senior Producer for Hope Channel International, shares his journey from a successful Hollywood career at MTV, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network to Christian media ministry. He reflects on how God used dark seasons, answered prayer, and called him to be a light in difficult workplaces. The conversation closes with an encouragement for believers still in the marketplace.
Gladys Guerrero, joins Season to share her ongoing journey with a brain tumor diagnosed in 2013 and surgically treated in 2018. She speaks candidly about fear, faith, and the "even if" outlook of the three Hebrew boys from the book of Daniel. The episode closes with heartfelt prayer for Gladys, her upcoming medical appointment, and all viewers facing uncertain diagnoses.
So often we pray for our desire, but what about God’s? We will tackle this question and more, as we bring you another episode of Let’s Pray.
Is it strange to think that pain has a purpose? We will talk about this during our program tonight. Join us with your prayer requests and praise reports, we are here for you.
Are we looking to other things to satisfy our needs? If that is the case, we are heading for a big disappointment. Let us all put our trust in Him, the only source of true fulfillment.
On this new episode of Let’s Pray Live, we will ponder a difficult question: Do struggles come from God? Let’s find the answer, and let’s pray together.
We’ve heard it said, let faith have its work. Let’s unfold this idea on this episode of Let’s Pray.
Can we be assured of our deliverance? Let’s take a look at how the Lord has delivered His chosen ones in the past, and we can learn from those experiences and trust that He will do the same for us when we need it.
There are times when our deepest need is to be seen and heard by our God! And what comfort brings to our heart to know that the Lord is near to those who call upon His name. Join us tonight for another night of prayer. Bring your petitions and your praise reports to the Lord.
Sometimes we wonder if God sees us or remembers our devotion to Him. Join us tonight to find an inspiring answer to that worrying thought.