Episodes
"Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul... It is better in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart."
— Mahatma Gandhi
What does it mean to come home—and what grace leads you there? Through Cody F. Miller’s The Mystery of Grace, this prayerful meditation explores themes of home, sacrifice, and forgiveness. Listen deeply—and discover the God who prepares a place for you. This episode includes clips of Cody's Interview with Makers and Mystics Podcast.
John 14:2-3
Cody F. Miller's paintings tell a story. Often it is a story of finding home, of expensive grace, and of forgiveness. This week our episode explores those themes and more as we approach God in contemplation.
Discover the powerful grace of God in Murillo’s Return of the Prodigal Son, where forgiveness meets restoration. This episode invites viewers to reflect on their own place in the story and to hear God’s call to welcome and celebrate. Join in the invitation to live out God’s mercy and joy in your everyday life.
Luke 15:20-24
In this clip from "Praying with Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s The Return of the Prodigal Son" we look at the central portion of the painting.
Experience the sacred connection between heaven and earth in Garofalo’s Ascension of Christ. This episode invites reflection on Christ’s ongoing presence as he empowers believers through the Spirit. Discover how prayer bridges our earthly struggles with divine grace and promise.
Acts 1:7-11
In this clip from Art and Prayer's episode Praying with Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo’s "Ascension of Christ" we get a glimpse of this wonderful altarpiece.
What does it mean to truly expect grace in your life? Join artist Wayne Forte and Rev. Rob McPherson as they explore the Parable of the Vineyard Workers through powerful art and scripture. Discover how God’s generosity invites us to embrace grace in surprising and transformative ways.
Matthew 20:8-16
This is a clip from a long episode in which we visit with artist Wayne Forte and learn how prayer and scripture inform his works.
What does freedom truly look like, and where do you find it in your life? Journey with Rev. Rob McPherson as he explores Edmonia Lewis’ sculpture Forever Free, a bold testament to emancipation and hope. Together, reflect on God’s promise of liberation and discover where God might be calling you to break chains today.
Exodus 6:2-7
This is a clip from "Praying with Edmonia Lewis' "Forever Free"".
How do you stand with those who mourn and bear witness? Join Rev. Rob McPherson in exploring Rubens’ The Descent from the Cross and the courage it calls forth in us. Discover where God is inviting you to serve in faith and love today.
John 19:38-42
This clip is from Praying with Peter Paul Ruben's "The Descent from the Cross".
How do you experience repentance and renewal in your life? Join Rev. Rob McPherson as he prays with Marianne von Werefkin’s Ash Wednesday, exploring themes of humility, mortality, and God’s mercy. What is God inviting you to leave behind and what new path might God be calling you to walk?
Joel 2:12-13
This video is a clip from Praying with Marianne von Werefkin's "Ash Wednesday".
What might need to be left behind in order to respond fully to God’s invitation today? Caravaggio’s The Calling of Matthew captures the moment Jesus calls a tax collector to leave behind his old life and follow. The painting invites reflection on the distractions and hesitations that may block openness to God’s call.
Luke 5:27-32
A clip from Praying with Caravaggio's "The Calling of St Matthew".
What does love look like when it’s inconvenient, risky, or costly? This session explores the parable of the Good Samaritan alongside Luca Giordano’s stirring painting, inviting you to see compassion as a sacred calling. Let Christ’s words—and your own hands and heart—become instruments of mercy.
Luke 10:30-37
This is a clip from Praying with Luca Giordano's "The Good Samaritan".
Hospitality opens the heart to God and neighbor, transforming relationships through attentiveness and love. Mary and Elizabeth’s visitation models a sacred exchange of support and grace. How can you embody true hospitality by listening deeply and welcoming others with an open heart?
Luke 1:39-56
On Thanksgiving, we explore gratitude through Philippians 4 and Tanner’s The Thankful Poor, learning to give thanks in all circumstances. This intimate prayer invites us to find peace and contentment in God’s presence. How might focusing on gratitude transform your experience of life’s challenges today?
Philippians 4:6-13
What if God feels distant—even when you pray? Through scripture, communion, and Salvador Dalí’s mystical Sacrament of the Last Supper, this session gently explores how divine presence often comes through mystery. Come with your questions, and stay open to how God might be reaching for you in silence and symbol.
John 14:18-21 & Luke 22:14-20
This is a clip from Praying with Salvador Dali's "The Sacrament of the Last Supper".
— Mahatma Gandhi