Summary:

Join the Dusty Boys as they welcome another guest cohost, Anthony Lider, to the podcast. Together with Ben and Justin, they dive into the phrase "Hallowed be Thy Name" from the Lord's Prayer. Exploring misconceptions around God's holiness and how it relates to prayer, the hosts humorously share their past misunderstandings, discuss the character of God, and untangle toxic theology. Is God really mad if you whistle in church? Does He demand praise before listening? Find out how prayer can be more about reminding ourselves of who God truly is, and less about convincing Him to care. Let's get dusty!

Should I Listen?

Yes! If you've ever struggled with prayer, grown up with a distorted picture of God, or simply want to laugh while reclaiming healthy theology, this episode is for you.

Episode Highlights:

1. Reflections:
   • [00:00:00] - Opening Intros: Ben, Justin, and Anthony take turns sharing comical misconceptions about prayer.
   • [00:04:30] - Series on Prayer: The hosts review the previous episode and explore the structure of the Lord's Prayer.
   • [00:06:30] - Misunderstanding Holiness: Ben and Anthony unpack misconceptions about "Hallowed be Thy Name."
   • [00:13:00] - God's Orientation: Ben explains that holiness is about being oriented toward something or someone.
   • [00:20:00] - Transactional Prayer vs. True Prayer: Justin reflects on transactional prayer vs. relational prayer.
   • [00:24:00] - Name as Character: Anthony highlights that God's name represents His character.
   • [00:30:00] - Prayer Exercise: Ben encourages listeners to pray "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name" with intentionality.
2. Conversations:
   • [00:32:00] - Pam's Reflection: "Spiritual Amnesia" and how God reminds us who He is.
   • [00:36:00] - Stephanie's Insight: A counselor's perspective on the Holy Spirit's role in prayer.
   • [00:42:00] - Darwin's Revelation: Finding unity in the Trinity.

Memorable Quotes:

• "The one thing you can never let him know is that the God who he is speaking to is sitting right next to him on his bed." - Ben
• "We're not convincing God to be who He is. We're reminding ourselves of who He is." - Justin
• "We don't operate or relate to God by means of production or transaction, but of family." - Anthony

Resources Mentioned:

• Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
• Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Cancel Corner:

For those looking to dig up dirt or just wanting to listen to more of Anthony, you can find him on the podcast Seeking What They Sought. Head to Keene SDA Church in Zion, Texas, where he's likely still whistling despite being warned not to. If you're still on the hunt to cancel him, follow Anthony on Instagram @aquamaneffect

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