Why should we pray if God already knows everything?

It’s a question Christians sometimes struggle to answer—and in Episode 478 of The Steve Marston Show, Steve looks at why prayer still matters when we serve an all-knowing God. Prayer isn’t about giving God information He doesn’t already have. It builds trust, strengthens our faith, deepens our relationship with Him, and helps keep us anchored when life naturally pulls us away.

Steve also looks at the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10 and an intriguing question Jesus asked him: “What do you want me to do for you?” What does that encounter teach us about the difference between our physical circumstances and our spiritual condition?

Then author Dana House joins Steve to share the powerful true story behind her new children’s book, “I Missed You While You Were Sleeping.” Dana’s son was only 21 days old when doctors discovered life-threatening heart problems. What followed was a 161-day hospital stay, multiple surgeries, fear, uncertainty—and an extraordinary lesson about trusting God and refusing to let fear steal the moments He had given her.

Dana shares how God reminded her that she hadn’t “missed” the experiences other mothers had with their babies—she had simply lived them differently.

PLUS:

• Why prayer strengthens your “trust muscle”
• How prayer keeps us from spiritually drifting
• Dana House’s remarkable journey from a medical crisis to gratitude
• Why getting a second opinion can matter
• Tony Romo taking responsibility after his OWI case
• A bizarre incident involving a sword at a Pennsylvania church
• Controversy surrounding MercyMe and the Christian music industry
• Faith Between Our Ears: Micah 6:8
• And, of course, the Dad Joke of the Day

The Steve Marston Show is a daily Christian radio show and podcast helping you live more like Jesus through biblical teaching, Christian discipleship, faith and culture conversations, interviews, encouragement—and a little fun along the way.

Listen weekdays at 3 PM on 99.5 The Word in Little Rock and AM 630 The Word in San Antonio.

Find full episodes, individual conversations, videos, and more at SteveMarstonShow.com.

Helping You Live More Like Jesus.

Dana's Book "I Missed You While You Were Sleeping"

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Why should we pray if God already knows everything?
It&rsquo;s a question Christians sometimes struggle to answer&mdash;and in Episode 478 of The Steve Marston Show, Steve looks at why prayer still matters when we serve an all-knowing God. Prayer isn&rsquo;t about giving God information He doesn&rsquo;t already have. It builds trust, strengthens our faith, deepens our relationship with Him, and helps keep us anchored when life naturally pulls us away.
Steve also looks at the story of blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10 and an intriguing question Jesus asked him: &ldquo;What do you want me to do for you?&rdquo; What does that encounter teach us about the difference between our physical circumstances and our spiritual condition?
Then author Dana House joins Steve to share the powerful true story behind her new children&rsquo;s book, &ldquo;I Missed You While You Were Sleeping.&rdquo; Dana&rsquo;s son was only 21 days old when doctors discovered life-threatening heart problems. What followed was a 161-day hospital stay, multiple surgeries, fear, uncertainty&mdash;and an extraordinary lesson about trusting God and refusing to let fear steal the moments He had given her.
Dana shares how God reminded her that she hadn&rsquo;t &ldquo;missed&rdquo; the experiences other mothers had with their babies&mdash;she had simply lived them differently.
PLUS:
&bull; Why prayer strengthens your &ldquo;trust muscle&rdquo; &bull; How prayer keeps us from spiritually drifting &bull; Dana House&rsquo;s remarkable journey from a medical crisis to gratitude &bull; Why getting a second opinion can matter &bull; Tony Romo taking responsibility after his OWI case &bull; A bizarre incident involving a sword at a Pennsylvania church &bull; Controversy surrounding MercyMe and the Christian music industry &bull; Faith Between Our Ears: Micah 6:8 &bull; And, of course, the Dad Joke of the Day
The Steve Marston Show is a daily Christian radio show and podcast helping you live more like Jesus through biblical teaching, Christian discipleship, faith and culture conversations, interviews, encouragement&mdash;and a little fun along the way.
Listen weekdays at 3 PM on 99.5 The Word in Little Rock and AM 630 The Word in San Antonio.
Find full episodes, individual conversations, videos, and more at SteveMarstonShow.com.
Helping You Live More Like Jesus.
Dana's Book "I Missed You While You Were Sleeping"
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He’s a regular guy with a cool job—and a deep love for Jesus. The Steve Marston Show is a daily, faith-and-fun conversation designed to help you take the next step in your walk with Christ. Think of it as a “200-level” discipleship course: deeper than the basics, but still practical, relatable, and real.

Each episode blends biblical truth, cultural commentary, and honest talk about marriage, parenting, identity, and what it looks like to put God first in a busy, distracted world. Along the way, Steve sits down with guests God is working through, highlights stories of transformation, explores what’s happening in the news through a Christian lens, and—yes—delivers a steady dose of dad jokes.

Serious about faith. Serious about fun. And serious about helping you live like Jesus where it matters most.

He&rsquo;s a regular guy with a cool job&mdash;and a deep love for Jesus. The Steve Marston Show is a daily, faith-and-fun conversation designed to help you take the next step in your walk with Christ. Think of it as a &ldquo;200-level&rdquo; discipleship course: deeper than the basics, but still practical, relatable, and real.
Each episode blends biblical truth, cultural commentary, and honest talk about marriage, parenting, identity, and what it looks like to put God first in a busy, distracted world. Along the way, Steve sits down with guests God is working through, highlights stories of transformation, explores what&rsquo;s happening in the news through a Christian lens, and&mdash;yes&mdash;delivers a steady dose of dad jokes.
Serious about faith. Serious about fun. And serious about helping you live like Jesus where it matters most.

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A Daily Journey In Living More Like Jesus!

Christian talk that combines biblical truth, real-life conversations, compelling interviews, faith, culture, and a little fun. Join Steve as he explores what the Bible says and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into practice every day. New episodes of The Steve Marston Show feature Christian leaders, pastors, authors, ministry voices, and everyday people sharing stories of faith and transformation

A Daily Journey In Living More Like Jesus!
Christian talk that combines biblical truth, real-life conversations, compelling interviews, faith, culture, and a little fun. Join Steve as he explores what the Bible says and how followers of Jesus can put their faith into practice every day. New episodes of The Steve Marston Show feature Christian leaders, pastors, authors, ministry voices, and everyday people sharing stories of faith and transformation