

Pray the Word with David Platt
David Platt
Short, daily meditations on God’s Word that not only drive us to pray, but drive how we pray. Featuring teacher, author, and pastor David Platt.Learn more at: https://radical.net/podcasts/pray-the-word
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Oct 29, 2025 • 6min
Living for God’s Approval (1 Corinthians 4:3–4)
Dive into the call to live for God’s approval rather than the judgment of others. Discover how focusing on faithfulness to Jesus transforms our motivations and behaviors. Embrace the freedom from seeking human praise by fixing our identity on Biblical truths. The power of prayer is highlighted, urging a single-minded focus on Jesus. Additionally, a heartfelt prayer is offered for the Barawani Swahili people to recognize Jesus as their Savior.

Oct 28, 2025 • 6min
United with Christ Forever (1 Corinthians 1:30–31)
In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Corinthians 1:30–31, David Platt reflects on our identity in Christ.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 27, 2025 • 7min
To the Ends of the Earth (Romans 15:23–24)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 15:23–24, David Platt challenges us to do our part to get the gospel where it has not been heard.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 26, 2025 • 8min
Disagreeing with Grace (Romans 14:5)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 14:5, David Platt teaches us to disagree with one another with love and honor.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 25, 2025 • 6min
The Renewal of the Mind (Romans 12:2)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 12:2, David Platt encourages us to transform our minds with the Word of God.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 24, 2025 • 7min
Proclaim Christ Boldly (Romans 10:14–17)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 10:14–17, David Platt calls us to play our parts so that the world can hear the gospel.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 23, 2025 • 7min
Shaped by Every Circumstance (Romans 8:28–30)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 8:28–30, David Platt shows how God uses everything to make us like Jesus.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 22, 2025 • 7min
Learning to Rejoice in Suffering (Romans 5:3–5)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 5:3–5, David Platt reminds us that for God's people, suffering doesn't have the last word.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 21, 2025 • 6min
Immovable Faith (Romans 4:20–21)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 4:20–21, David Platt encourages us to trust God's power to fulfill His promises.Secret Church happens once a year, inspired by believers who gather at great cost. On April 17, over 50,000 believers from around the world will come together online to study the life of Elijah, pray for persecuted Christians and act together to make Jesus known among unreached places in the world. If you're able, we hope you join us. Register at radical.net/secretchurch.Explore more content from Radical.

Oct 20, 2025 • 7min
Sent to All (Romans 1:14–15)
David Platt emphasizes our holy obligation to share the gospel with all people. He highlights Paul's unwavering determination, recounting his readiness to face suffering for the sake of spreading the message. The discussion touches on the transformative power of the gospel and our collective responsibility to share it. Platt leads a heartfelt prayer for specific communities, urging listeners to commit to prayer, giving, and action to spread the message globally. A call to embrace God's direction, no matter the cost, resonates throughout.


