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Beyond Sunday

by Wanamaker Woods Church

Season 2026

Easter at The Woods - 2026

We all face a problem we can’t solve: death. But Easter reminds us we don’t have to. In Mark 16, a simple question leads to a life-changing truth—God has already done what we could never do. Because Jesus is alive, death is not the end, and your story isn’t over.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - March 29

In Mark 14, Peter insists he will never fall away—yet just hours later, he denies even knowing Jesus. It’s easy to see ourselves in Peter’s failure. But this story isn’t just about failure… it’s about something closer to home. It’s about the quiet, everyday ways we distance ourselves from Jesus. In this 10-minute guided prayer experience, you’ll be invited to slow down, reflect, and honestly consider: Where am I tempted to blend in instead of stand out? Where might my life be saying, “I don’t know Him”?

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - March 22

In Mark 14, a woman approaches Jesus with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume and pours it out in an act others call wasteful—but Jesus calls beautiful. Why? Because she recognized who He was. In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and reflect on what it means to truly see Jesus—not just as teacher, but as Savior and King—and how that recognition leads to a response of costly worship. As you listen, you’ll be invited to remember what Jesus has done for you… and to offer your life back to Him in surrender. Worship begins when we recognize who Jesus is.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - March 15

In this week’s guided prayer through the Gospel of Mark, we reflect on Jesus’ teaching in Mark 13 about His future return. While many people focus on trying to predict when that day will come, Jesus redirects our attention to how we live in the present. Because no one knows the day or the hour, followers of Jesus are called to live watchfully, faithfully, and with hope. This guided prayer invites you to slow down, listen to Scripture, reflect on Jesus’ words, and respond in prayer as we learn to trust God with the future and remain attentive to His presence today.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - March 1

In Mark 10:17–31, a man runs to Jesus with a sincere question about eternal life. He has lived a good and moral life, yet when Jesus invites him to let go of the one thing that holds his heart, he walks away saddened. In this guided prayer experience, we reflect on the story of the rich young ruler and the quiet truth it reveals: sometimes the greatest obstacles between us and God are not bad things, but good things we hold onto too tightly. This guided prayer will help you slow down, listen for God’s voice, and respond with humility—opening your hands and heart to whatever Jesus may be inviting you to release so that you can follow Him more fully.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - February 22

As we continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we come to one of the most breathtaking moments in Jesus’ ministry—the Transfiguration of Jesus. On the mountain, Peter catches a glimpse of Christ’s glory—and immediately feels the need to speak. But while Peter talks, the Father speaks: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to Him.” In this 10-minute guided prayer experience, we reflect on what it means to respond rightly to the glory of Jesus. Our instinct is often to manage the moment, fill the silence, or prove ourselves. But humility begins when we listen.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - February 15

In this guided prayer experience, we reflect on a turning point in the Gospel of Mark—when Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” As we sit with Mark 8, we explore what it means to confess Jesus as the Messiah while still wrestling with our expectations of how He works. This 10-minute prayer invites you to slow down, listen, and respond to Jesus not only as Lord and Savior, but as the Messiah who leads us in ways that stretch our trust and reshape our vision. Perfect for personal prayer, quiet reflection, or returning to throughout the week.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - February 8

In Mark 7, Jesus challenges a deeply held assumption—that spiritual change starts on the outside. Instead, He points us inward, reminding us that our words and actions reveal what’s happening in our hearts. In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with Jesus’ invitation to go deeper. Rather than focusing on behavior modification, we ask God to address the source—allowing Him to search our hearts, heal what’s beneath the surface, and begin transforming us from the inside out. This 10-minute guided prayer is designed to help you reflect, confess, and surrender honestly before God, creating space for renewal that shapes not just what we say, but who we are becoming. Find a quiet place, take a deep breath, and let Jesus do the work only He can do.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - February 1

In Mark 5, Jesus crosses into unfamiliar territory and encounters a man tormented by many demons—Legion. With a word, Jesus brings freedom, restoration, and peace. Yet instead of celebration, the surrounding people respond with fear. In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with a challenging truth: the power of Jesus doesn’t always feel comforting. Sometimes it unsettles us—especially when it threatens what we’ve learned to manage or control. This 10-minute prayer invites you to reflect honestly on your own fears, to notice where resistance may be present in your heart, and to ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you again. Together, we pray that our hearts would become good soil—open, receptive, and ready to bear fruit as we journey through the Gospel of Mark. Use this episode throughout the week as a quiet space to listen, reflect, and respond to the presence of Jesus.

More Like Jesus - Guided Prayer Experience - January 25

In this guided prayer experience, we slow down and sit with Jesus in Mark 4 as He tells the parable of the sower and the soils. Together, we reflect on how the same Word of God can produce very different outcomes depending on the condition of our hearts. This episode offers a brief teaching on the parable, gentle self-examination, and a guided prayer asking God to cultivate our hearts into good soil—open, receptive, and ready to bear fruit. Whether you’re listening in a quiet moment at home, on a walk, or during your commute, this 10-minute prayer is designed to help you move from simply hearing the words of Jesus to truly receiving them.

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