1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The Power of Persistence | Stories Jesus Told | Pastor Stephen Mizell What do you do when heaven feels silent? In this episode of the Stories Jesus Told series, Pastor Stephen Mizell explores the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18 and challenges us to stay faithful in prayer even when answers feel delayed. This conversation-centered teaching dives into spiritual disciplines, perseverance, and the character of God. Prayer is not about convincing a reluctant God to respond — it’s about learning to trust a good Father through every season. In this message: • Why we often feel discouraged in prayer • The difference between transactional faith and relational faith • How God uses waiting seasons to form us spiritually • Why consistency matters more than intensity • The role of grit and persistence in spiritual growth • How understanding God’s goodness transforms prayer 📖 Scripture References: • Luke 18:1-8 • Proverbs 22:6 If this episode encouraged you: • Subscribe to the podcast • Share it with a friend • Leave a review to help more people discover the message Open Door Church Official Podcast http://www.visitopendoor.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41368095/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/202167485