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In this conversation, Douglas McKelvey joins Dru Johnson to discuss the origins, struggles, and surprising global impact of his bestselling liturgical prayer series Every Moment Holy. What began as a personal project to meet his own spiritual need grew into a richly poetic collection of prayers now cherished by readers across continents—from Nashville to Myanmar.

McKelvey shares how writing the prayers was an act of daily faith and discipline, often done in “five-minute increments” as he wrestled with self-doubt and fatigue. Drawing inspiration from the Gospel story of the boy offering loaves and fishes, he sees his work not as a personal accomplishment, but as something God has mysteriously multiplied.

They also explore the theological responsibility that comes with writing liturgy—ritual words meant to be prayed aloud in community. McKelvey candidly recounts moments of hesitation over phrasing, even editing a refrain between editions to reflect deeper theological care. He and Dru discuss how rituals, like those embedded in Every Moment Holy, can either form or deform us—underscoring the sacred weight of communal language.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Rabbit Room
00:03 Theological Foundations for Artists
00:03 Every Moment Holy: A Journey of Prayer
06:57 The Impact of Ritual in Prayer
14:27 Reflections on the Craft of Prayer