In this episode of Let's Pray, Ruthie Reeves shares her personal journey from a faith-filled Kansas upbringing through a serious situation in her teen years, into a place where scripture promises and prayer carried her through. The conversation turns practical, exploring how to "claim the promises" of God's word, with a concrete example of applying James's wisdom promise during high-stakes academic testing. The episode closes with two heartfelt prayers: one for those needing to apply God's word, and one for those longing for a trusted Christian friendship.
In this episode of Let's Pray, Season welcomes back longtime friend Ruthie Reeves for a candid conversation about faith, prayer, and the practical application of Scripture. Ruthie opens with her upbringing in Kansas, where she was raised in a loving Christian home and instilled early with the belief that Jesus loves and desires relationship with each person. She then describes how that foundation was tested during her teenage years in a situation that shook her faith to its core, raising the urgent questions: "Does God really love me? Is he even there?"
The episode traces how Ruthie's faith was rebuilt, not through a single dramatic moment, but through the return of memorized Scripture promises, the prophecies of Daniel as evidence of a God who sees the future, a near-death experience that she interprets as divine intervention, and years of counseling alongside persistent prayer. A central concept the conversation works through is "claiming the promises," which Season and Ruthie carefully distinguish from trying to manipulate God: they frame it as coming into alignment with what God's word already declares to be true, illustrated through James's promise of wisdom to those who ask in faith.
Ruthie offers a vivid, concrete example, where she committed daily time with God before studying and memorized a chapter of Psalms as a tool to redirect her anxious mind during a grueling all-day examination. John Bunyan's allegory "The Holy War" is also introduced as a picture of the ongoing, imperfect nature of the Christian walk, with its portrayal of Emmanuel returning to a castle after being quietly pushed out by its inhabitants. The episode examines the role of trusted Christian friendship in speaking truth and modeling practical faith, alongside the loneliness of those who lack such community.
In this episode of Let's Pray, Ruthie Reeves shares her personal journey from a faith-filled Kansas upbringing through a serious situation in her teen years, into a place where scripture promises and prayer carried her through. The conversation turns practical, exploring how to "claim the promises" of God's word, with a concrete example of applying James's wisdom promise during high-stakes academic testing. The episode closes with two heartfelt prayers: one for those needing to apply God's word, and one for those longing for a trusted Christian friendship.
Pastor Shawn Boonstra joins the Let's Pray program to share his personal journey from a rebellious youth to a television evangelist, tracing how prayer shaped every turning point in his life. He discusses the importance of building a genuine relationship with God rather than treating prayer as a wish list, drawing on Matthew 6 and his own experiences in public evangelism. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer for anyone hesitant to take a step of faith toward Jesus.
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.
Let's Pray
Pastor Shawn Boonstra joins the Let's Pray program to share his personal journey from a rebellious youth to a television evangelist, tracing how prayer shaped every turning point in his life. He discusses the importance of building a genuine relationship with God rather than treating prayer as a wish list, drawing on Matthew 6 and his own experiences in public evangelism. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer for anyone hesitant to take a step of faith toward Jesus.
Hope Sabbath School
Transformed
While God knows the path our lives will take, we are free to make our own choices. We can decide to let difficult experiences doubt His love for us or we can focus on God through the darkest of times. We can trust Him to place us where He wants us to be.
Transformed
There comes a time when enough is enough. This usually comes after hitting rock bottom in whatever circumstance one finds themselves. Thankfully, God is everywhere - at the top, the middle, and the bottom.