In this conversation, Trevin Wax talks about his book Life of Jesus in 30 Days and the prayer journey it offers. He explains the inspiration behind the book and the structure of the prayer journey, which involves praying three times a day. Trevin emphasizes the importance of punctuating the day with prayer and the compounding effect of regular prayer. He also discusses the benefits of engaging with different genres of Scripture in prayer and the importance of blending structure and spontaneity. Finally, Trevin addresses the challenges of busyness and distractions, offering encouragement to maintain prayer discipline.

Trevin Wax is vice president of research and resource development at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, Religion News Service, World, and Christianity Today, which named him one of 33 millennials shaping the next generation of evangelicals. He has served as general editor of The Gospel Project and has taught courses on mission and ministry at Wheaton College. He is the author of multiple books, including The Thrill of Orthodoxy, Rethink Your Self, This Is Our Time, and Gospel Centered Teaching.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the conversation
01:36 The inspiration behind the book 'Life of Jesus'
04:07 The structure and purpose of the prayer journey
05:21 The significance of praying three times a day
08:19 The benefits of punctuating the day with prayer
10:09 The compounding effect of regular prayer
11:28 The importance of structure and spontaneity in prayer
17:01 The value of engaging with different genres of Scripture
23:28 The benefits of blending different genres in prayer
35:04 Dealing with busyness and maintaining prayer disciplines
41:08 Overcoming distractions and making time for prayer
42:44 Challenges of Distraction and Temptation
43:32 Reorienting Ourselves to God
43:45 Becoming More Like Jesus
44:42 Revolutionizing Prayer Life
45:11 Recommendation and Conclusion

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