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 would you say if God invited you to bring Christ into the world? Da Vinci’s Annunciation holds a quiet, deliberative moment—Mary listening, Gabriel waiting—inviting us into the same attention. A brief guided pause for Advent: breathe, listen, and consider how you are being asked to bear Christ into the world.
Luke 1:26-33
This is a clip from the prayer video "Praying with the Indo-Portuguese carving The Dream of the Good Shepherd".
What if a work of art could speak to us like one of Jesus’ parables? In this episode, we reflect on an Indo-Portuguese carving of The Dream of the Good Shepherd through the parable of the lost sheep. As we gaze and pray, we discover how art helps us both find ourselves and lose ourselves in God.
Matthew 18:12-13
This is a clip from Praying with Wilhelm Leibl's "Three Women in Church” under the theme “When Reading Becomes Prayer”.
Have you ever thought of reading as prayer? Through Wilhelm Leibl’s Three Women in Church, we discover how sacred words and images can speak directly to the heart. Join Pastor Rob as he invites us to ruminate on scripture and art until we hear God’s quiet voice within.
Deuteronomy 11:18-21
This is a clip from "Praying with Anna Archer's Harvesters".
What harvest is God inviting you to bring forth? Through Anna Archer’s Harvesters and the words of Meister Eckhart, we reflect on how prayer cultivates the divine seed within us. As that seed grows, it bears fruit in loving action—the true harvest of the soul.
Matthew 9:36-38
Have you ever prayed from the depths of your soul? Yervand Kochar’s De Profundis gives shape to our cries of anguish, echoing the psalmist’s lament: “Out of the depths I cry to you, Redeemer.” In the shadows and in the light, we discover that even our deepest prayers are heard.
Psalm 130
This is a clip from Praying with Tania Michelle Wineglass' After Dinner Conversation.
Image: © by Tania Michelle Wineglass. Used by permission
What does it mean to create with God? In this episode, artist Tania Michelle Wineglass shares how clay, home, and storytelling become vessels of divine conversation and challenge. Through scripture and prayer, we are invited to see God’s shaping hand in art, in justice, and in our own lives.
Isaiah 58:9-11
This is a clip from Praying with Jan and Hubert van Eyck's "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".
Have you ever thought of prayer as simply resting in God’s presence, like enjoying time with a close friend? This episode of Art and Prayer explores contemplative prayer through Revelation 7:9–12 and Jan and Hubert van Eyck’s Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Together, scripture and art invite us to balance our prayer life, listen for God’s voice, and enter more deeply into God’s presence.
Revelation 7:9-12
When have you noticed a “beam” in your own life before pointing out another’s “speck”? Rev. Rob McPherson reflects on Fetti’s The Parable of the Mote and the Beam inviting a transformation from judgmentalism to humility and healing. The painting and scripture call viewers to bring their own burdens into God’s grace and learn to extend that same compassion to others.
Matthew 7:1-5
This is a clip from Praying with Domenico Fetti’s “Parable of the Mote and the Beam” under the theme “With a Gentle Heart.” It features the music: Passing Time by Kevin MacLeod.
What if God’s refining fire is found in the furnace of solitude? Explore Saul’s dramatic conversion through Michelangelo’s art and Acts 9, inviting radical honesty and transformation. Step into the light—and discover how God might be shaping your life today.
Acts 9:1-9
🙏 This week on Art and Prayer, we reflect on “The Conversion of Saul” by Michelangelo under the theme “Into the Furnace”.
What kind of soil are you today? Through Georg Pencz’s engraving and Jesus’ parable of the sower, this episode invites you into quiet reflection and deep listening. Let the lines of scripture and art open you to the surprising ways God is at work within you.
Matthew 13:18-23
This is a clip from a full episode of contemplative prayer on the parable of the sower.
Step into the ancient Catacomb of Priscilla and meet the Veiled Woman, whose faith still speaks across centuries. Through her story and Hebrews 11, discover how faith endures amid hardship and invites us to courage. This episode offers a profound reflection on living faith as a lasting witness in today’s world.
Hebrews 11:1-4
This is a clip from an episode of Art and Prayer in which we delve into an ancient painting in the Roman catacombs.
Step into the mystery of the Holy Spirit with Anna Cassel’s abstract No. 98 Pentecost. This episode invites viewers to pray through symbolism, seeking divine insight beyond words and images. Embrace patience and openness as the Spirit reveals new visions and dreams for your life.
Acts 2:17-21
In this clip from "Praying with Anna Cassel's No. 98 Pentecost" we begin to look at this symbolic and abstract painting.
Have you ever missed God’s presence until later, when suddenly everything became clear? Explore Velázquez’s Supper in Emmaus and discover how God might be quietly at work in your everyday life. Join Rev. Rob McPherson in a prayerful reflection on recognizing the unseen and awakening to grace.
Luke 24:13-35
The disciples didn't recognize Jesus, but in this painting the woman seems to.
The tomb is empty—but the story is still unfolding in us. With Revelation’s vision and André Kamba Luesa’s radiant painting of the Risen Christ, this session invites you to witness resurrection as both cosmic and personal. Come celebrate new life—and discover what Christ is raising within you.
Revelation 1:13-18
This is a clip from Praying with André Kamba Luesa's "The Resurrection".
Where is God when the storm is raging? Through scripture, prayer, and Rembrandt’s powerful painting of Jesus calming the sea, this session invites you to find divine presence in life’s chaos. Step into the boat—and listen for peace in the midst of the winds.
Mark 4:35-41
This is a clip from Praying with Rembrandt's "Christ in the Storm on the Lake of Galilee".
— Mahatma Gandhi