
The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane
Arlene PellicaneGetting Real with God: Prayer Without the Performance with Addison Bevere
April 6, 2026 ● 36 minShare this episode
Author Addison Bevere joins Arlene to talk about what honest, un-performative prayer actually looks like — for you and your kids. He shares why humility is a parenting superpower, how to guide children toward "second innocence," and why your morning routine might be the most spiritually significant part of your day. Join us for a truly wisdom-filled conversation about prayer and Addison's new book, Words with God.
02:02 The difference between complaining about God vs. going to God in messy intimacy
03:07 Humility creates safety — modeling authentic faith for your kids
08:37 First innocence vs. second innocence — the real goal of protecting your kids
10:39 God won't always deliver you from a thing when that thing will ultimately deliver you to him
12:40 Prayer is about presence, not performance
15:21 Morning routines, brain science, and how God designed us as receptors
20:52 Addison's no-phone morning ritual — and the neuroscience behind it
25:02 "Smart mornings do not include smartphones"
31:49 Insomnia and surrender: how waking up differently changed everything
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Connect with Addison at rediscoverprayer.com.
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer for God to Strengthen Mothers Who Feel Worn Out - Your Daily Prayer - May 9
In troubling times, we can draw near to God and find comfort in His arms. Our heavenly Father is compassionate and understands sorrow, grief, anguish, and even regret when it comes to loving and caring deeply.
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