Unhurried Time is the secret to a prayer-filled life with Chris Tapken

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Chris Tapken shares his remarkable journey from federal prison to leading a thriving prayer ministry at Austin Christian Fellowship, demonstrating how God transforms our worst moments into our calling. Through authentic stories of desperation and redemption, he reveals how genuine prayer becomes a lifeline rather than a religious obligation.
• Small town roots in Yankton, South Dakota where family and community shaped Chris's early years
• Pursuing success in business became Chris's "identity drug of choice"
• Three life events that got his attention: marriage, infertility struggles, and business collapse
• Receiving God's calling while serving 18 months in federal prison
• Learning prayer through desperation rather than seminary training
• The Prayer Barn's remarkable 1,750+ consecutive daily prayer meetings over 6.5 years
• Creating an environment where prayer feels normal, not "weird" or disconnected
• Bridging the divide between pastors and intercessors in American churches
• Finding "unhurried time" with God as his true north and life message
• How genuine prayer transforms us from obligation to conversation
Check out Candy's powerful song "Unhurried Time" that captures the essence of making space for God in our busy lives.

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Chapters

1. Cancer Ministry Beginnings (00:00:00)

2. Introducing Chris Tepkin (00:01:27)

3. Small Town Roots and Family (00:03:13)

4. From Law School to Rock Bottom (00:05:16)

5. Called to Ministry from Prison (00:09:19)

6. The Prayer Barn Experience (00:12:53)

7. Making Prayer Normal, Not Weird (00:16:39)

8. Bridging Pastors and Intercessors (00:21:37)

9. Finding True North in Unhurried Time (00:28:10)

10. Show Closing (00:32:08)