New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 13

How to Pray Scripture with Don Whitney

Don Whitney

Don Whitney explores the personal spiritual discipline of prayer, addressing the common struggle of boredom and repetition in prayer by offering a simple, biblical solution: praying the Bible. By turning Scripture—especially the Psalms—into personalized prayers, believers can deepen their communion with God, avoid mindless repetition, and experience a more meaningful, Spirit-led prayer life.

Published on August 18, 2025

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New Churches Masterclass

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader, you’ll gain the biblical foundations, practical tools, and leadership insights you need to strengthen your ministry and serve your community well. Learn from trusted practitioners as they equip you to think deeply, preach clearly, lead boldly, and multiply the mission. No matter where you are in your ministry journey, the New Churches Masterclass podcast will help you grow and endure.

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Don Whitney

Don Whitney is Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. He is the author of Praying the Bible, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, and Family Worship. Dr. Whitney also serves as the founder and president of The Center for Biblical Spirituality.

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