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In this episode, Joey and Carla step into one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life — prayer. Not the polished, word-heavy version many of us grew up with, but the real thing: the communion, the awareness, the soul-level connection with God that often has no words at all.

We talk about why so many believers feel like they're "not good at prayer," why we've all inherited narrow traditions around it, and how prayer is less about saying things to God and more about living in continual union with Him.

We explore:

• Why prayer is often messy, emotional, and deeply personal

• How yearning, desire, dissatisfaction, and even dreams can be forms of prayer

• Why unceasing prayer is possible — and not about talking nonstop

• What happens when distractions or old patterns distort our view of God

• The difference between "token prayers" and tapping into the deeper flow of communion

• How silent retreats open us to identity, presence, and clarity

• Why Jesus' own rhythm of withdrawing in silence matters for us today

This conversation goes deep — into identity, awareness, contemplation, silence, and the kind of prayer that forms you from the inside out. It's honest. It's raw. It's personal. And it just might free you from everything you thought prayer had to be.

If you've ever felt like you're "not praying enough," "not doing it right," or struggling to connect with God through words alone… this episode will change the way you see prayer forever.