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The City of God podcast, hosted by Dr. Rob Pacienza—President and CEO of Coral Ridge Ministries—explores today’s cultural and political issues through a biblical lens. Each week, Dr. Pacienza interviews leading voices in theology, politics, and public life to help Christians engage the world without compromising truth. Produced in partnership with the Institute for Faith and Culture, City of God equips believers to live faithfully and stand boldly in an upside down world. Episodes are available in both video and audio formats and offer clear, gospel-centered insight on the most pressing issues of our day.
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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Why does God sometimes feel silent when we pray?
In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor, theologian, and author of Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers?, to explore one of the most difficult and personal questions in the Christian life.
When prayers go unanswered—when healing doesn’t come, when tragedy strikes, when God seems distant—it can shake even the strongest faith. But as Dr. Lutzer explains, God’s silence is never meaningless. In fact, what feels like a “no” may be part of a greater purpose we cannot yet see.
Drawing from Scripture and decades of pastoral ministry, Lutzer helps believers move from confusion and disappointment to deeper trust in God’s character and sovereignty. His message is clear: unanswered prayer is not evidence of God’s absence, but often an invitation to know Him more deeply.
You’ll hear about:
- Why God sometimes says “no” and why that doesn’t mean He isn’t listening
● How unanswered prayer can actually deepen faith and dependence on God
● What Scripture teaches about suffering, waiting, and trust
● How to remain faithful when God’s will doesn’t match your expectations
In a culture that expects immediate results, this conversation calls Christians back to a deeper, more resilient faith.
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