Prayer Stream

About Prayer Stream

Prayer Stream is all about conversations that explore how prayer intersects for Christians with the local church, politics, government, Israel, and anything else popping up in the news. Hosted by Brad Fidler and Chris Byberg of the National House of Prayer in Ottawa, Canada.

Publisher

National House of Prayer

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Israel, the Law, and Grace (pt. 2)

   Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Marty Shoub, looking at how God has always dealt graciously and faithfully with Israel, even under the Law. We'll also consider what that means for both Jew and Gentile today. To explore these themes more deeply, check out Marty's three books: To The Jew First: The Formation of One New Man (https://www.amazon.ca/Jew-First-Formation-One-New/dp/1545511160/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23SCRMTBMY4SN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ryGIUuG6jUQqFdy9zUsFDExgPwspXeWQdI-nphfsISEMS9k-nLVTM-DvVe4lIe4X.x5SSD3OasPCw_oL1RYdXMiseE3A4QrDXmiHCi-b9YbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=martin+shoub&qid=1790352098&sprefix=%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1), I Have Installed My King (https://www.amazon.ca/Have-Installed-My-King-Creation/dp/1722702346/ref=sr_1_3?crid=23SCRMTBMY4SN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ryGIUuG6jUQqFdy9zUsFDExgPwspXeWQdI-nphfsISEMS9k-nLVTM-DvVe4lIe4X.x5SSD3OasPCw_oL1RYdXMiseE3A4QrDXmiHCi-b9YbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=martin+shoub&qid=1790352098&sprefix=%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-3), and Return To Me (https://www.amazon.ca/Return-Me-Martin-Shoub/dp/B08KHFQ46R/ref=sr_1_2?crid=23SCRMTBMY4SN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ryGIUuG6jUQqFdy9zUsFDExgPwspXeWQdI-nphfsISEMS9k-nLVTM-DvVe4lIe4X.x5SSD3OasPCw_oL1RYdXMiseE3A4QrDXmiHCi-b9YbE&dib_tag=se&keywords=martin+shoub&qid=1790352098&sprefix=%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-2). Chapters: 01:04 Rejection Was Never on the Table 09:33 Heart Transformation Promised in the Mosaic Covenant 12:53 Grace in Israel's History: God's Unfailing Love 17:03 Examples of "Old Covenant" Grace: Elijah 19:19 Examples of "Old Covenant" Grace: Daniel 22:29 David: Introducing the Kingly Dimension 29:40 David's Throne: Forever 38:31 Jerusalem Still Matters 44:57 The Glory of God's Faithfulness 50:05 So How Do We Pray? For free prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer, visit us at https://www.nhop.ca (https://www.nhop.ca).

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Israel, the Law, and Grace (pt.1)

   We know we're saved by grace through faith in the New Covenant. At the same time, most of us have understood the "Old Covenant" to be a covenant of works. Marty Shoub joins us today to unpack how God has always dealt with mankind through grace, even with Israel under the Mosaic Law. Marty Shoub is the Canadian Director of Tikkun Ministries Canada, where he serves the elders and congregations within the Tikkun Ministries Canada network as an overseer and advisor. He also is the co-leader of Kehilat Tsion (Vancouver's first Messianic Jewish Synagogue), an academic advisor for the Canadian Graduate School of Ministry, and a director of Return Ministries. Marty graduated with a BA honours in theology from Briercrest College and a Master of Jewish Studies from the Messianic Jewish Theological Institute. Marty has authored three books: To the Jew First: The Formation of One New Man (https://www.amazon.ca/Jew-First-Formation-One-New-ebook/dp/B07MGK893G?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1), I Have Installed My King (https://www.amazon.ca/Have-Installed-My-King-Creation/dp/1722702346/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YKP8Z7ZVIC7K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Cjj4sxsSEuEVmhC75mAoug.x0rE-P5ADjfwlquzgldDSoCASn8PkoK7zq1D6pt4Y0M&dib_tag=se&keywords=marty+shoub&qid=1790283749&sprefix=marty+shoub%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1), and Return to Me (https://www.amazon.ca/Return-Me-Martin-Shoub-ebook/dp/B08KSH75VV?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1). Marty has been married to his wife, Sue, for over 40 years, and have three children and four grandchildren. Chapters: 1:07 - Introduction 10:36 - Exploring the Covenants 11:52 - Covenant Theology or Dispensationalism...? 28:12 - Starting with Abraham 37:19 - Expectations and Consequences 40:05 - Representing God 43:22 - What is the Ultimate Consequence for Israel in the Law? 47:13 - Rejection was Never on the Table For free prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer, visit us at http://www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca).

3. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Bill C9: How Bad Is It?

   There has been a lot of Christian commentary over the last several months about Bill C9, the "Hate Speech" Bill. The biggest question has been, "does Bill C9 criminalize the Bible?" In this episode, we take a look at the actual wording of the bill and break down what this means for the church in Canada today, and suggestions on how to move forward. Chapters: 01:05 - Introduction 06:48 - What's in the Bill? 13:26 - Inciting or Promoting Hatred 22:14 - Defining Hatred 27:37 - Obstruction and Access 32:50 - The "In Good Faith" Clause 39:01 - Hard Passages and the Knowledge of God 45:06 - Slow to Anger and Abounding in Love 52:42 - How Do We Pray? For free prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer, visit us at www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca).

4. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Why Pray for Israel?

   We're excited to have our first conversation dealing with the question, "why pray for Israel?" Joining us today is Tim Heikoop of Return Ministries, to help us explore what the Bible says about God's heart for and relationship to the Jewish people, and whether or not that should matter to Gentile believers today. Check out the work Tim and Return Ministries are doing at www.return.co.il (http://www.return.co.il). Chapters: 00:53 Introduction 10:44 Why Pray for Israel? 12:38 God's Heart for Israel 15:08 His Gifts and Calling are Irrevocable 18:43 Gentiles: Grafted In 24:15 It's About His Name 33:14 The Miracle of Their Return 44:59 Ethics, Not Eschatology 49:44 Standing with the Jewish Community 57:16 Practical Steps for Allyship 01:01:15 Prayers for Israel For free prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer, visit us at www.nhop.ca.

5. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Media Bias & Youth Hopelessness

   Meet our special guest for this episode: journalist Elie Cantin-Nantel, founder of EMCN Media. Elie joins us today to talk about two themes we have touched on as prayer focuses in the past couple of years: biases in media coverage, and the growing sense of hopelessness emerging in Gen Z and Gen Alpha. But we're not talking about them to complain, we're getting to the questions of "what can we do?" and "how should we pray?" Join us for this insightful and purposeful conversation! Track with Elie! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@eliecantin-nantel1867 (https://www.youtube.com/@eliecantin-nantel1867) SUBSTACK: https://www.eliecantinnantel.com (https://www.eliecantinnantel.com) X (TWITTER): https://x.com/elie_mcn?lang=en (https://x.com/elie_mcn?lang=en) INSTAGRAM:   / eliecantinnantel   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTdLeUEyVUdfNFNKME9oTzRldVRGZU9xNnpEUXxBQ3Jtc0trbXFnd3pqSlR2ZUxFcHV6YnhOUTZBRjFaX2tRQ0h1MmktazJiZzBhV1lxSkFLbXFObWh4Y0FLdnZOVC1hVXRJQUowcGRIZ1MxUXVDSlVYbi13c1BsWnNTbGVaanZaVnhzZFpPeGc1Ykh0TTJ1SUtWRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Feliecantinnantel%2F&v=8_A5YhUKdJ8) FACEBOOK:   / eliemcantinnantel   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dTVnlwLWZPMlFnVl9tY3ZKUC1OcEdDdk5pZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuOHF2Tmd2Z204R2Z0Y2MzdEVtSVc5ZzRKQlFyTlFVNmprQWZsZVpwUTlEV0tXNUw0Q3gtWW8tdk1IaDgwcThpRzRxRW1vLVIyaWJlc3VwM0o5ZjJRbmJsM0RlTHUtNlVJOHhibzBCZGItcU16d2Fobw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Feliemcantinnantel%2F&v=8_A5YhUKdJ8) TIKTOK:   / eliecantinnantel   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZKdVJvWFpmZjBoMVJLS2o5TTZnTE5rcUN2Z3xBQ3Jtc0trV2VfUWpfcFV2eWE1VVBteEtnQ2QtdlJnSlIxQjk5RG5HaTRVaExRZDRvOF9PLV9NLWNyb1RVaVdqSVduVENBdVNpc0NHNXRjcGlzU05odXpZU0RXWGYxWHVnWk5pUlh0NzRORDNVUmxwUjc4cmJkWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40eliecantinnantel&v=8_A5YhUKdJ8) Chapters: 00:55 Introduction and Upcoming Events 05:25 The Need for Balanced Political Coverage 09:52 Understanding Bill C-22 13:23 The Slippery Slope of Legislation 16:47 Media Narratives and Public Perception 21:47 The Role of the Church in Society 31:49 Compassion in Action: Bridging Gaps in the Community 32:25 The Hopeless Generation: Understanding Youth Despair 37:05 The Impact of AI: Job Market Disruption and Young Adults 44:10 Entrepreneurship: A Path for Young Adults 46:41 Importance of Mentoring the Next Generation 48:52 The Crisis of Young Men: Navigating Modern Masculinity 56:07 Prayer and Action Visit us at www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca) for prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer.

6. 

   26 May 2026

   Which Party Does God Choose?

   This conversation is all about the challenge of praying for government with impartiality, exploring what our primary goal should be as we engage with and pray for our government. Takeaways The goal is that "all would be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth" Hope is a strategy The importance of impartiality and building relationships in politics Chapters 00:39 Government, Prayer, and Impartiality 06:17 Government & Kingdom 12:40 Discipleship Over Politics 16:52 Where Is Your Hope? 20:27 Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing 23:24 Tabernacle Over Palace 30:09 Share What God is Doing 37:02 Whose Side is God On? 40:37 Political Perspectives & God's Sovereignty 43:45 Praying for Leaders Across the Spectrum 47:46 He Is Who He Is 52:06 How Should We Pray? Visit us at www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca) for prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer.

7. 

   19 May 2026

   To Shift A Nation, pt. 2

   We're back with part 2 of our conversation with Craig Docksteader, author of To Shift A Nation. Today you'll hear Craig touch on the six points of his Roadmap to Change, and we'll explore what those points could look like in everyday life for us today. Takeaways The importance of multi-generational vision Keep First Love in first place Repentance is incomplete without action The influence of the Kingdom is needed everywhere Chapters 00:00 Roadmap for Change: 6 points 10:58 Returning to our First Love 18:07 Repentance and Action 24:57 Restore, Return, Renew 32:12 Navigating Political Spaces as a Christian 43:28 The Influence of Christian Values on Society Buy Craig's Book on Amazon (Link here (https://a.co/d/0bnrbbsL)), or at his website, www.toshiftanation.ca (http://www.toshiftanation.ca). Visit us at www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca) for prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer.

8. 

   12 May 2026

   To Shift A Nation, pt. 1

   We're very excited to have our first guest on Prayer Stream: say hello to Craig Docksteader! Craig is a former pastor who currently serves as Director of Policy in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in the Canadian Senate, and is the author of To Shift A Nation. Craig joins us today to discuss themes from his book, which details how Christians can effectively work for change in our nation. Buy Craig's Book on Amazon! (Link here (https://a.co/d/0bnrbbsL)) Takeaways Lasting change comes from the bottom up The Kingdom: God's strategy for change The power of Kingdom impact in everyday life The significance of incremental change Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview 01:11 Craig's Background and Journey to Ottawa 08:57 Understanding Effective Change 20:38 God's Strategy for Change: The Kingdom 27:20 The Importance of Grassroots Change 31:20 Navigating Change and Discomfort 39:42 Incremental vs. All-or-Nothing Change 43:30 Addressing Brokenness Visit us at www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca) for prayer resources, information on upcoming events, or to join the Canopy of Prayer.

9. 

   5 May 2026

   Canopy of Prayer

   Today Brad and Chris unpack the story and vision behind NHOP's Canopy of Prayer initiative. If you're a person of prayer and want to know how you can effectively pray for Canada, this is an episode you'll want to hear. For information on how you can help us build a Canopy of Prayer over Canada, visit www.nhop.ca (http://www.nhop.ca) and click on the "Canopy of Prayer" tab. 0:00 Introduction 3:42 - Chris' Journey Into Politics 11:07 - Mixing Prayer & Politics 20:47 - Build a Relationship with Your MP 28:34 - Importance of Praying for & Supporting Your MP 41:04 - Serving Leaders You Don't Agree With

10. 

    28 Apr 2026

    All Kinds of Prayers

    Join us for a conversation about one of NHOP's core passages: 1 Timothy 2:1-4. Paul urges that we pray all kinds of prayers for everybody, especially leaders...but why? Stick around to find out! Chapters 00:00 Praying All Kinds of Prayers for EVERYBODY 24:53 Praying for All in High Positions 30:30 Building Relationships 36:10 The Goal of Prayer: Heart Change

11. 

    21 Apr 2026

    My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer for All Nations

    In this episode, Brad & Chris explore the declaration of Isaiah 56:7, "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations", and some of the ways that applies to believers today in Canada. Hint: it's not a para-church ministry, it's the whole church! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:04 The Role of the Local Church in Prayer 08:53 God's Invitation to the Disqualified 12:03 The Heart of God: Everyone is Welcome 15:13 The Simplicity of Prayer and Communication with God 18:03 Personal Stories and the Power of Prayer 25:31 The Journey of Language and Communication 28:53 Abiding in the Vine: The Essence of Prayer 32:36 Understanding His Inheritance in us 36:00 The Heart of Prayer: Encountering God 40:40 Calming the Soul 46:19 Equipping the Saints for Prayer Isaiah 56:7 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+56%3A7&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+56%3A7&version=NIV) 1 Peter 2:5 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A5&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A5&version=NIV) Ephesians 2:21-22 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A21-22&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A21-22&version=NIV) Song of Solomon 2:14 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song+of+Solomon+2%3A14&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Song+of+Solomon+2%3A14&version=NIV) C.S. Lewis on Prayer - BrainyQuote - https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/cs_lewis_121993 (https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/cs_lewis_121993) National House of Prayer - Official Website - https://www.nhop.ca (https://www.nhop.ca)

12. 

    14 Apr 2026

    Introduction to Prayer Stream

    Welcome to Prayer Stream! Join us to get to know your hosts, Brad Fidler and Chris Byberg, and to get a taste of what you can expect from Prayer Stream moving forward.

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