When God Answers Your Prayer the Hard Way: Anger, Growth & Honest Faith (Minisode)

What happens when God answers your prayer… but not in the way you expected? In this minisode of Honest Christian Conversations, I share a real-life moment of asking God for patience—and then walking straight into a day full of slow drivers, tech issues, parenting meltdowns, and emotional exhaustion. The answer to my prayer came through pressure, not peace.This short episode explores why spiritual growth often comes through frustration, how to process anger toward God in a healthy way, and why honest faith means bringing your real emotions to Him—even when you’re irritated, tired, or overwhelmed. You’ll hear encouragement to release your anger without letting bitterness take root and a reminder that God can handle your honesty.I also reflect on my powerful conversation with Weston Brandon, who walked through deep grief after losing his wife and wrestled with God through his pain. His story is a reminder that even in heartbreak and unanswered questions, growth is possible—and faith can survive seasons of anger.If you’ve ever prayed for change and then felt overwhelmed by the process, this minisode will encourage you to see frustration as part of growth—not proof that God has abandoned you.–––––––––––––– Want to go deeper?Listen to the full conversation with Weston Brandon Were you impacted by this minisode?Here’s how you can take the next step Leave a comment or write a quick reviewIt helps this show reach the people who need it most.––––––––––––––Other ways to interact with the show:Join the mailing listGet access to monthly prayer meetings and behind-the-scenes updates.Support the show financiallyYour support keeps Honest Christian Conversations going.Submit a prayer requestVisit the website and let me pray with you.Thank you for being a part of the community!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.