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Reversal #1: From Prayer for Result to Prayer for Communion | Pete Scazzero
Posted on: Tuesday July 21, 2026

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I was taught that no one rises above their intercessory prayer life. If revival wasn't happening, that meant I hadn't prayed hard enough. So I prayed. We held five morning prayer meetings a week and monthly half nights of prayer, pleading with God to move. He did, slowly. Not the outpouring I was hoping for. Prayer turned into duty, something I dragged myself through rather than something I wanted.

Two things changed that. Time with Trappist monks who taught me to listen more than talk. And years spent inside Luke's gospel, watching how Jesus actually prayed.

This week, I open the first of four reversals from my new book, EH Success: The Move from Praying for Results to Praying for Communion. Jesus didn't pray to get things done. He prayed to stay with the Father, to hear him, and to receive strength from him. That's a different kind of prayer than most of us were taught, and it might be exactly what your prayer life is missing.

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Tuesday November 16, 2021

In today's podcast, Pete explores how criticisms can set off internal triggers that may result in anger, defensiveness, or blaming. The good news is – it's possible to get free from these patterns. When you change the way you think, it will be a gift to your whole team and church!

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
(Live Spanish Translation available)

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Tuesday November 09, 2021

Today on the podcast, Pete walks you through a format for how to host a service where every member of your church is commissioned into full time ministry.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
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Tuesday November 02, 2021

In today's podcast, Pete explores the life of Abraham and the revelation that propelled him forward in his work. Because when we view our life and work from heaven's perspective, everything changes.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
(Live Spanish Translation available)

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Tuesday October 26, 2021

In today's podcast, Pete exposes some of the most unbiblical language we use and how we can better communicate good theology so our people can flourish in their everyday lives.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
(Live Spanish Translation available)

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Tuesday October 19, 2021

Today on the podcast, Pete builds upon last week's episode about finding our "calling" and shares about the deeper purpose of our work from God's perspective.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
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Tuesday October 12, 2021
Today on the podcast, Pete shares a message that reframes this often misunderstood topic of "calling". This topic is so monumental, it's like discovering a new continent!

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
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Tuesday October 05, 2021

In today's podcast, Pete explores the paradox of how God's absence is a form of His presence.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
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Tuesday September 28, 2021

On today's podcast, Pete offers encouragement to pastors who are carrying the weight of the church in a time that is very disorienting. If you need a fresh perspective, take a listen.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
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Tuesday September 21, 2021

If you've come to the end of yourself, you're not alone. On today's podcast, Pete shares with you a message that he believes is timely and encouraging.

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
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Tuesday September 14, 2021

Today, Pete gives you a sneak peek of his wife Geri's new podcast, Emotionally Healthy Woman. The first episode is called "Quit Being Afraid of What Other People Think".

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September 30 – October 1, 2026
14th St. Salvation Army, NYC
(Live Spanish Translation available)

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