The Praying Pastor

24-7 Prayer USA

This series helps leaders refocus their lives around prayer, so they can be sustained in the long journey of ministry, lead their teams from a place of dependence on God, and cultivate churches shaped by prayer, rest, and the presence of Jesus.

The Praying Pastor includes documentary short films, guest interviews, and audio podcast conversations where we explore: Nourishment, Listening, Dependence, Honesty, and Discernment.

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S1 · E9
July 14 · 36 min
Bonus: The Praying Pastor – The Union of Intercession and the Prophetic
Join Jonathan Tremaine “JT” Thomas and Lee McDerment as they explore what it means to pray "all kinds of prayers." In this episode, they tackle the connection between intercession and the prophetic, and what it looks like to bring justice, community, and the voice of God together in a life of prayer. JT Thomas is a pastor, activist, social entrepreneur, and founder of Civil Righteousness, an organization committed to racial justice and reconciliation through Jesus. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E8
July 7 · 31 min
Bonus: The Praying Pastor – Listening and Liturgy
Join Casey Tobik and Lee McDerment as they explore listening prayer and the prayers of the saints. In this episode, they tackle how these ancient practices help lift the weight of pastoral experience and form leaders who can hear God's voice through the noise. Casey Tobik is the Prayer Director for King's Church, the Midwest Regional Director for 24-7 Prayer USA, and the Founder and Director of 24-7 Prayer Cleveland. The Praying Pastor is a video podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E7
June 30 · 32 min
Bonus: The Praying Pastor – The Practice of Incarnated Prayer
Join Daniel Grothe and Lee McDerment as they explore prayer as a physical, embodied practice. In this episode, they tackle how moving prayer out of the abstract and into the body can shift how pastors lead, intercede, and show up for their communities. Daniel Grothe is the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a longtime 24-7 Prayer USA leader, a speaker, drummer, and author of two books, The Power of Place and Chasing Wisdom. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E6
June 23 · 33 min
Bonus: The Praying Pastor – Prayer as a Lifestyle
Join Faith Eury Cho and Lee McDerment as they explore what it looks like to cultivate conversational intimacy with God. In this episode, they tackle the challenge of compartmentalizing church as just work, and what it means to keep prayer woven through the whole of your life and calling. Faith Eury Cho is co-founder and co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church of NJ and CEO of The Honor Summit. She is the author of "Experiencing Friendship with God" and "Deepen Your Friendship with God." The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E5
June 16 · 26 min
The Praying Pastor – The Practice of Vocational Prayer
Join Gyle Smith and Tyler Staton as they explore what it means to lead from prayerful presence rather than pressure or productivity. In this episode, they tackle the practices of praying for and with the church, and how a high fidelity to pastoral prayer can sustain leadership teams over the long haul. Gyle Smith is the Lead Pastor of Believers Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a longtime 24-7 Prayer USA leader. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E4
June 2 · 31 min
The Praying Pastor – Pray as You Go
Join Christine Caine and Tyler Staton as they explore what prayerful dependence looks like for a leader who is constantly on the move. In this episode, they tackle how to walk in prayer when a global calling makes traditional rhythms elusive, and why your capacity limits might actually be an invitation to depend on God more deeply. Christine Caine has shared the hope of Jesus around the world for over 30 years and, together with her husband Nick, co-founded Equip & Empower Ministries, A21, and Propel Women. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E3
May 19 · 30 min
The Praying Pastor – Finding God on the Other Side of Suffering
Join Zach Meerkreebs and Tyler Staton as they explore honesty in prayer through the lens of suffering and loss. In this episode, they tackle how painful seasons reshape a prayer life and what it looks like to rebuild intimacy with Jesus after the disappointment of unanswered prayer. Zach Meerkreebs oversees Barnabas Collective and has served in college ministry, church planting, and global missions, and has had a front-row seat to the Asbury Outpouring. He is also the author of his first book, Lower. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E2
May 5 · 30 min
The Praying Pastor – Letters to God: The Practice of Journaling
Join Michelle Jones and Tyler Staton as they explore journaling as a prayer practice. In this episode, they tackle how writing to God cultivates deep intimacy and offers a place to unburden the soul of the wounds that come with pastoral vocation. Michelle Jones is a Pastor of Prayer and Teaching and an award-winning writer serving at Imago Dei Community Church in Portland, Oregon, and a longtime 24-7 Prayer USA leader. The Praying Pastor is a video podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
S1 · E1
April 21 · 25 min
The Praying Pastor – Singing our Prayers and Praying our Psalms
Join Glenn Packiam and Tyler Staton as they explore the Psalms as a resource for the praying pastor. In this episode, they tackle how the Psalms prompt emotional awareness and self-reflection, and why they may be the most honest place to stand when your own words have run out. Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California, a pastor, author, and worship leader whose career has been shaped by the intersection of theology and congregational life. The Praying Pastor is a podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA. Hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment, the series features honest conversations with leaders exploring the rhythms and practices that have shaped their lives with God, and that you can carry into your own. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each session release. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst
March 31 · 1 min
The Praying Pastor | Official Trailer
What does it look like to lead from a life of prayer – not just talk about it? The Praying Pastor is a new video podcast and docuseries from 24-7 Prayer USA, hosted by Tyler Staton and Lee McDerment. Over nine episodes, we sit down with pastors and ministry leaders from across the country to explore the rhythms and practices that have genuinely sustained their lives with God – through the demands, the depletion, and everything in between. The Praying Pastor begins April 14th. New series episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe to the 24-7 Prayer USA YouTube Channel to stay up to date with each release. Available also on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Learn More About 24-7 Prayer: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com Become a Catalyst: https://www.24-7prayerusa.com/catalyst Director: Katya Wawrykow Producer: Rebekah Uhl Co-Producer: Madison Janke Director of Photography: Evan Oliver Editor: Dominic Laing Designer: Lindsey Gatlin

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