182: The Power of Prayer: Transforming Mental Health with Matt Potter

The Modern Man Podcast

182: The Power of Prayer: Transforming Mental Health with Matt Potter

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Published on Nov 21, 2025, 5:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:45:55

Episode Description

In this episode of The Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton speaks with Matt Potter, co-founder of Pray.com, a leading faith-based audio platform. They discuss Matt's journey from dropping out of college to pursue a career in app development, his personal story of adoption, and how his faith has shaped his entrepreneurial endeavors. The conversation delves into the mission of Pray.com to support mental health through prayer and community, the challenges of building a successful app, and the innovative use of AI to enhance user experience. Matt shares insights on the importance of data-driven decisions in content creation and the impact of prayer on mental well-being.

Takeaways

  • Men often feel isolated in their pursuit of success.
  • Pray.com has grown to 25 million downloads.
  • Matt dropped out of college to pursue app development.
  • Faith has played a crucial role in Matt's journey.
  • The vision for Pray.com was inspired by a need for a Christian digital platform.
  • Prayer can significantly reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Building an app requires hard work and persistence.
  • Data-driven decisions are essential for content creation.
  • AI can enhance user experience in faith-based applications.
  • Community and support are vital for mental health.

Chapters
01:04 – Introduction to The Modern Man Podcast
02:16 – Meet Matt Potter: Co-Founder of Pray.com
03:53 – The Journey to Entrepreneurship
10:44 – Faith and Adoption: A Personal Story
12:37 – The Vision Behind Pray.com
18:45 – Creating a Digital Destination for Christians
20:07 – The Impact of Prayer on Mental Health
24:02 – The Road to 25 Million Downloads
29:48 – Data-Driven Content Creation
34:48 – Innovating with AI: The Counselor Tool
36:50 – Connecting with Matt Potter

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