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Finding Joy in Prayer, Bible Reading, and Attending Church
In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins addresses a struggle many believers face but rarely voice—losing joy in prayer, Bible reading, and attending church.
Drawing from Psalm 16:11, Psalm 119:103, Acts 2:42–47, and other passages, Dave explains why joy in these spiritual disciplines can fade and offers biblical, practical steps to rekindle delight in God’s presence. You’ll hear encouragement rooted in the gospel, advice for building consistency, and reminders that these are not burdens, but gifts that nourish the soul.
Whether you feel spiritually dry or simply want to deepen your joy in the Lord, this episode will help you return to the sweetness of knowing God through His Word, prayer, and the fellowship of the saints.
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Episode Notes
- Scripture References
- Psalm 16:11
- Psalm 119:103
- Acts 2:42, 46–47
- Romans 8:1
- Hebrews 10:24–25
- Series: Anchored in the Word
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
