{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Power of Persistence | Stories Jesus Told","description":"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 \u2014 it\u2019s about learning to trust a good Father through every season. In this message: \u2022 Why we often feel discouraged in prayer \u2022 The difference between transactional faith and relational faith \u2022 How God uses waiting seasons to form us spiritually \u2022 Why consistency matters more than intensity \u2022 The role of grit and persistence in spiritual growth \u2022 How understanding God\u2019s goodness transforms prayer \ud83d\udcd6 Scripture References: \u2022 Luke 18:1-8 \u2022 Proverbs 22:6 If this episode encouraged you: \u2022 Subscribe to the podcast \u2022 Share it with a friend \u2022 Leave a review to help more people discover the message ","author_name":"Open Door Church Official Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.visitopendoor.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/202167485"}