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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Sep 10, 2025 • 4min
Scripture and Tradition (Mark 7:8)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Mark 7:8, David Platt urges us to prioritize God’s clear commandments over empty traditions.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 9, 2025 • 6min
Jesus Sees You (Mark 5:32)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Mark 5:32, David Platt encourages us to bring our needs to Jesus, who knows us fully and cares for us deeply.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 8, 2025 • 6min
Appointed to Be With Jesus (Mark 3:14)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Mark 3:14, David Platt reminds us that following Jesus means being with him and leading others to him.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 7, 2025 • 6min
Our First Priority (Mark 1:35)
A meditation on Jesus rising early to pray alone with the Father. Reflection on his busy ministry and why communion with God took priority. Encouragement to make concentrated, solitary prayer and Scripture a daily practice. Prayers of confession, renewed faithfulness, and intercession for a people group in Mozambique.
Sep 6, 2025 • 6min
What Your Life is About (Matthew 28:18-20)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Matthew 28:18–20, David Platt calls us to embrace our purpose as disciple-makers of all nations.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 5, 2025 • 6min
True Success (Matthew 25:23)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Matthew 25:23, David Platt reminds us that real success is found in faithfulness to God.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 4, 2025 • 5min
All Nations Will Praise (Matthew 24:14)
Explore the promise that the gospel will reach every nation, as David Platt discusses its significance in Matthew 24:14. He connects this verse to the Great Commission, emphasizing the call for discipleship. Platt shares that the gospel's spread precedes the end times, painting a vibrant picture of diverse nations praising Jesus. He encourages missionaries facing challenges and calls the global church to support the mission through prayer and resources, reminding us that perseverance is essential, especially amid tribulation.
Sep 3, 2025 • 5min
Where True Life Is Found (Matthew 22:37–39)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Matthew 22:37–39, David Platt calls us to love God wholeheartedly and love others sacrificially.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 2, 2025 • 6min
Treasure in Heaven (Matthew 19:21–22)
In this episode of Pray the Word on Matthew 19:21–22, David Platt makes a biblical case for an eternal perspective on possessions.Explore more content from Radical.
Sep 1, 2025 • 5min
Faith Like a Mustard Seed (Matthew 17:19–20)
A meditation on Matthew 17:19–20, exploring the disciples' failure to heal and Jesus' rebuke for little faith. Reflections on how even tiny faith can move mountains. A guided prayer inviting growth in trust and bringing impossible burdens to God. Specific petitions for gospel breakthrough among unreached peoples and openings for discipleship and church multiplication.
