In this episode of Coffee & Conversations with Rachel, Rachel sits down with Bruce Black for Part 1 of their conversation in the Grace Wins series to talk about spiritual practices—especially prayer—and the shame many people feel when they think they’re not doing enough.

Many Christians feel pressure to have a perfect prayer life, perfect Bible study habits, or consistent spiritual disciplines. But what happens when we feel like we’re falling short? In this conversation, Bruce reminds us that spiritual practices are not about earning God’s approval—they are ways of opening our lives to God’s grace.

Together, Rachel and Bruce explore how prayer can move from a place of guilt and obligation to a place of relationship, freedom, and g ...