<p>What happens when you pray, fast, and believe—yet the outcome doesn’t change?In this episode of Persisting in Purpose, Greg Helton sits down with Raju Manchala to unpack a deeply personal journey through faith, disappointment, and spiritual growth. From witnessing what seemed like a miraculous healing that ended in loss, to wrestling with unanswered prayers, Raju shares how God reshaped his understanding of obedience, fasting, and trust.Together, they explore what it truly means to hear God’s voice, the purpose of fasting beyond “getting results,” and how faith is refined through both breakthroughs and silence. Raju also shares insights from his work with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), including discipleship training, global missions, and equipping believers to engage cross-culturally—especially with growing international communities in the U.S.<strong>Podcast Filmed at Studio Refuge in Raleigh, North Carolina</strong>www.studiorefuge.com<strong>Podcast Produced by Larimore Production Company</strong>www.larimoreproductioncompany.com<strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>(00:00) A Miraculous Moment That Led to Disillusionment<br>(02:41) Introducing Raju Manchala and His Mission Work<br>(06:11) The Vision and Model of Youth With A Mission<br>(14:31) How to Hear God’s Voice in Daily Life<br>(22:26) The Real Purpose of Fasting and Prayer<br>(30:25) A Story of Faith, Healing, and Disappointment<br>(35:06) Obedience vs Outcomes in the Christian Life<br>(41:45) Wrestling with Unanswered Prayer<br>(47:03) Why Missions Are Changing Globally<br>(49:36) How to Share the Gospel Across Cultures<br>(57:20) Faith, Healing, and Trusting God’s Power</p>