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Episode Description
Recently, I was invited to serve as a guest host for "The Shepherd Press Podcast". It was a pleasure to facilitate this discussion with Grace, and I pray the episode is an encouragement to listeners!

"In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, guest Grace Utomo shares her journey of relearning to pray after a traumatic brain injury, based on her upcoming book, Hello, God. She discusses how the experience drove her to explore the basics of prayer, focusing on building an authentic and personal dialogue with God. She also shares practical advice on how to strengthen one's relationship with God through prayer, even when words fall short. Grace's book is a 31-day devotional aimed at helping readers nurture their prayer life, especially during times of discouragement and spiritual dryness, by drawing examples from scripture and her recovery journey.

00:24 Meet the Guest: Grace Utomo
01:17 Grace's Traumatic Experience and Recovery
02:47 Rediscovering Prayer After Trauma
04:41 Insights on Prayer and Personal Engagement with God
08:59 Overview of Grace's New Book
15:54 Encouragement for Those Struggling with Prayer
20:25 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More

Grab a copy of Grace's book, Hello, God here.

Use our code 'HELLO' for 25% off your pre-order!"
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