
If you've ever felt like you're "doing prayer wrong" or can't seem to hear God clearlyβthis conversation will set you free.In this heartfelt and mind-expanding interview, I sit down with therapist and spiritual director John Loppnow to explore how neuroscience, emotional awareness, and attachment theory all point us back to one thing: God's relational presence.We talk about:- Why your left brain might be blocking your connection with God- The difference between task-mode prayer and relational posture- How to stop obsessing over doing it "right" and start experiencing God in everyday moments- A powerful practice called Immanuel Journaling that opens up your ability to hear God's loveβdailyπ£ Ready to practice this for yourself?Try this guided Receive Experience using Immanuel Journaling:β‘οΈ https://youtu.be/QgerBdD42xcπΏ Go deeper in a Spirit-led community:Join the Receive Academy:β‘οΈ https://www.skool.com/receive-academyπ‘ Learn more from John @ Presence & Practice:β‘οΈ https://www.presenceandpractice.com/βββββββββββββββββββββββββπ Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Update00:19 Guest Introduction: John Loppnow00:35 The Power of a Conversational Relationship with God01:25 Invitation to the Receive Academy02:09 Transition to Interview with John Loppnow02:49 Exploring Different Ways to Hear God04:18 Task Orientation vs. Relationship Orientation06:13 The Role of Neuroscience in Prayer08:03 Practical Approaches to Prayer18:48 The Importance of Feeling Emotions32:30 Expressing Gratitude and Hearing God's Response33:16 Interactive Gratitude and Thought Rhyming33:53 Experiencing God's Presence Through Attunement34:48 The Five Prompts for Emmanuel Journaling46:58 The Power of Writing and Sharing49:41 Breaking Free from Limiting Narratives53:08 Living in God's Love and Presence56:54 Final Thoughts and Encouragementβββββββββββββββββββββββββπ If this video speaks to you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs freedom from performance-based spirituality.π Drop a comment:What part of this conversation resonated most with your experience of prayer?