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
Where are you thirsty for God's refreshment? This is a clip from Praying with William Edouard Scott's “Rainy Night, Etaples”.
Where are you thirsty for God’s refreshment? Through Rainy Night, Etaples and the hymn Even Me, this session explores divine blessing as living water. Participants are invited to breathe, reflect, and receive God’s showers of grace.
Text: Even Me by Elizabeth Codner (1860)
What happens when prayer doesn’t comfort but challenges? In this episode, Käthe Kollwitz’s Drawing for People and the parable of Lazarus confront us with the reality of suffering and the call to see, listen, and act. Join Rev. Rob McPherson in a time of reflection that may change the way you look at both art and your calling.
Luke 16:19-21
This clip is from the Art and Prayer episode: "Praying with Käthe Kollwitz’s Drawing for People".
When God calls you to work in the vineyard, how do you respond? In this episode, Friedrich Wasmann’s A Vineyard at Merano and Jesus’ parable of the two children challenge us to reflect on our willingness to follow through. Join Rev. Rob McPherson in a prayerful exploration of calling, commitment, and courage.
Matthew 21:28-31a
This is a clip from the episode "Praying with Friedrich Wasmann's A Vineyard at Merano". In it we allow God to call us out of our busy world into a sacred place of listening and committing to Christ's work for our lives.
Experience the raw honesty of Jesus’ prayer in Bellini’s Agony in the Garden as Rev. Rob McPherson invites you into a moment of anguish, surrender, and hope. Where are you in this sacred scene—awake, asleep, anguished, or called to act? What new life might God be leading you toward beyond the darkness?
Matthew 26:36-42
A clip from "Praying with Giovanni Bellini's The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane".
Join Rev. Rob McPherson in prayer with Robert Bateman’s The Pool of Bethesda, a vivid meditation on waiting, hope, and healing. Where are you in this scene of longing and promise? What message might Jesus be speaking directly to your heart today?
John 5:1-9
This is a portion of a prayer video called "Praying with Robert Bateman's The Pool of Bethesda".
Join Rev. Rob McPherson in prayer with William H. Johnson’s Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, a powerful vision of God’s presence amid suffering and hope. Where does your heart linger in this vibrant scene? What might God be calling you to do, and how does God assure you in the task?
The Spiritual "Ezekiel Saw De Wheel"
This is a preview of the Art and Prayer episode "Praying with William H. Johnson's "Ezekiel Saw the Wheel."
How do you experience God’s presence in your grief? Join Rev. Rob McPherson in prayer with James Tissot’s Jesus Wept, discovering a God who shares our deepest sorrow. Find comfort in knowing that even in pain, hope and resurrection are near.
John 11:32-37
This is a clip from Praying with James Tissot's "Jesus Wept".
How do you bring your spiritual mountaintop moments into the everyday struggles of life? Join Pastor Rob McPherson as we pray with Raphael’s The Transfiguration, exploring the tension between divine glory and human suffering. Discover hope and God’s call to live fully as children of God amid it all.
Romans 8:18-19
This is a clip from Praying with Raphael's "The Transfiguration".
In moments of despair or doubt, what does God invite you to see and listen to in your life today? Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night and the story of Job both explore faith amid struggle and the search for meaning in suffering. The encounter with God invites humility, calm, and renewed trust even when feeling small or lost.
Job 38:1, 31-38
A clip from Praying with Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night"
As Jesus carries the cross, where do you find yourself in the crowd? Through scripture, prayer, and Ghirlandaio’s poignant Procession to Calvary, this session invites you to walk with Christ through suffering and surrender. Come, listen deeply—and discover what God is asking you to carry, release, or hold with love.
Luke 23:26-32
This is a clip from Praying with Ridolfo Ghirlandaio's "Procession to Calvary".
When Mary Magdalene meets the risen Christ, everything changes—could it for you too? This contemplative session invites you into Lavinia Fontana’s tender resurrection scene and the gospel of John, where art and scripture speak in harmony. Step closer, and listen for how the Gardener of your soul might be calling your name.
John 20:11-17
This is a clip from Praying with Lavinia Fontana's "Touch Me Not".
— Mahatma Gandhi