BEFORE THE AMEN
Important Conversations Preparing the Heart for Prayer
Before the Amen is a 12-episode podcast series created in preparation for the New Pink Paradigm Global Prayer Day (08-08-26).
Each episode features a member of the Faith Leaders Circle — spiritual leaders from diverse backgrounds who share a common belief in the power of prayer, faith, and healing.
These conversations explore what happens in the moments before the Amen — when fear is spoken honestly, faith begins to rise, and hearts open to the possibility of improved experiences.
Through powerful stories and religious and spiritual insights, each Faith Leader offers guidance on preparing the mind, emotions, and spirit for prayer.
The goal of this series is simple:
To help each of us approach prayer with sincerity, hope, and sacred intention.
The Journey Toward Global Prayer Day
The New Pink Paradigm podcast conversations guide listeners through a meaningful journey of preparation — spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually.
Each series builds upon the other, helping individuals move from inspiration to the daily practice of prayer, to deeper understanding of healing.
The podcast journey unfolds in three stages:
Soul Stronger 12-Part Podcast Series
Stories of faith and resilience that inspire hope.
Before the Amen
Conversations with religious and spiritual leaders about prayer, faith, and preparing the heart.
Healing Conversations
Discussions with medical and wellness leaders about the connection between mind, body, and spiritual healing.
Together, these conversations prepare hearts around the world for the shared moment of prayer on Global Prayer Day (August 8, 2026).
Why This Series Matters
Prayer becomes more meaningful when our hearts are prepared.
The Before the Amen series helps each of us prepare for prayer in three important ways.
- Prepare the Mind - Explore spiritual wisdom and thoughtful perspectives that help you approach prayer with clarity and understanding.
- Prepare the Heart - Create space for healing, honesty, and openness as you bring your real life before God.
- Create Sacred Time - Pause in the middle of busy lives to reconnect with faith, hope, and the presence of God.
Each episode offers religious and spiritual wisdom that listeners can return to again and again.
The 4-Part Prayer Preparation Framework
Each conversation in this series gently guides listeners through a spiritual preparation process.
This rhythm helps us to practice prayer more intentionally in our own lives.
Reflect
Each episode begins with reflection.
Guests share powerful stories and wisdom about faith, healing, and the role prayer plays during difficult moments.
Release
Listeners are encouraged to bring their fears, worries, and burdens into prayer honestly.
Prayer does not require perfection — only sincerity.
Letting go of fear, anger, or control allows the heart to become open to divine guidance.
Receive
Prayer is not only about speaking. It is also about listening. Holy Listening.
Faith Leaders share ways to become aware of God's Presence through quiet reflection, scripture, gratitude, or stillness.
Respond
Each episode closes with a short prayer offered by the guest Faith Leader.
Listeners are invited to pause, reflect on their own needs, and speak their own prayer before the final Amen.
The Faith Leaders Circle
The Faith Leaders Circle is a group of trusted spiritual leaders who have come together to support the New Pink Paradigm Global Prayer Day.
These leaders represent different spiritual traditions and backgrounds, yet share a common purpose:
To encourage people everywhere to approach prayer with humility, faith, and openness to healing.
Each episode of Before the Amen introduces one of these leaders so listeners can become familiar with the voices who will help guide the prayer experience leading up to Global Prayer Day.
Through honest conversation and spiritual guidance, these leaders share insights about:
- preparing the heart for prayer
- strengthening faith during difficult seasons
- the power of words spoken over our lives
- creating sacred time with God
- trusting God when answers feel delayed
Kristi M Denny
BSRT(R)(M)(BS) BHCN CGRA FNCBC
Kristi Denny is a 6 year breast cancer survivor. In her professional life she works as a cancer navigator and is founder of The Ribbon Warriors Support Group that serves cancer patients in the Birmingham, AL area, merging her faith and cancer journey to lead those walking through their own journey closer to God. Always supported by her husband John who diligently walks in faith alongside her.
“I didn’t choose cancer, but through the fog of my own journey, God showed me the way to lead others in love, sincerity, grace and dignity as they walk their own path. Walking alongside others has become my most valued mission field.”
Cathy Davis
Cathy Alves Davis is an inspirational speaker and author of the #1 bestselling book Myrcles, a message born from one of the most life-changing moments of her life. After facing a devastating stage III breast cancer diagnosis with little hope, Cathy leaned fully into her faith—and what followed was nothing short of miraculous.
Her journey became part of a groundbreaking medical study that has since helped save thousands of lives, a testament to both faith and the power of perseverance.
Today, Cathy shares her story to remind others that even in life’s darkest moments, hope is never lost—and miracles may be closer than we think.
Kristi M Denny
BSRT(R)(M)(BS) BHCN CGRA FNCBC
Kristi Denny is a 6 year breast cancer survivor. In her professional life she works as a cancer navigator and is founder of The Ribbon Warriors Support Group that serves cancer patients in the Birmingham, AL area, merging her faith and cancer journey to lead those walking through their own journey closer to God. Always supported by her husband John who diligently walks in faith alongside her.
“I didn’t choose cancer, but through the fog of my own journey, God showed me the way to lead others in love, sincerity, grace and dignity as they walk their own path. Walking alongside others has become my most valued mission field.”
Global Prayer Day Invitation
The Before the Amen podcast series leads up to the New Pink Paradigm Global Prayer Day, taking place on August 8, 2026.
This worldwide moment invites people everywhere to unite in prayer for healing, hope, and transformation.
Participants are encouraged to add their prayers to the Global Prayer Map, creating a visible reminder that no one is praying alone.
Together, voices around the world will rise in faith — believing that prayer still has the power to bring hope, healing, and unity.
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