Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools

Does prayer ever feel like a chore you're getting wrong? What if you could transform your prayer life from a list of requests into a vibrant, two-way conversation with God, one that actually changes you? Unlock the power of prayer that goes beyond duty and into deep, authentic connection. Based on the ancient practices of monks, this summary reveals the simple, time-tested patterns that make prayer a source of strength and joy, not stress. You'll learn how to move past spiritual dryness and embrace a life of radical faith and intimacy with God, just as he intended.

Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and the National Director of the 24-7 Prayer USA movement. His passion for teaching people to pray was forged not in a monastery, but in the crucible of his own struggles with addiction and anxiety. This journey from desperation to devotion fuels his conviction that an ancient path of prayer is the only sustainable way to follow Jesus in the modern world, leading to a life of both radical obedience and profound joy.