*Just a reminder, we're back after a long summer sabbatical full of changes, including moving a couple of our kids to college and one of our families moving out of Alaska (listen to the intro to episode 314 for more details)! The episodes you'll be hearing over the next several weeks were recorded in the spring, so some of the references might be outdated but the messages are all extremely relevant. Enjoy!* This week's guest on the podcast is no stranger to brokenness, but her ministry hinges on finding beauty not only in spite of it, but within the broken places of life. Crystal Anderson writes at The Mom Blog, and in 2023 released a children's book called And Then There Were Five, based on the true story of the adoption of their son John Rudy, who was called to heaven at the age of 25. Join us for an uplifting discussion about looking for God's hand in the hard things as Crystal shares her own story, and that of her son John Rudy. You can connect with Crystal and find out more about her blog and book at CrystalAnderson.net.

*Just a reminder, we're back after a long summer sabbatical full of changes, including moving a couple of our kids to college and one of our families moving out of Alaska (listen to the intro to episode 314 for more details)! The episodes you'll be hearing over the next several weeks were recorded in the spring, so some of the references might be outdated but the messages are all extremely relevant. Enjoy!* What do you think of when you hear about "the Proverbs 31 woman"? For some, it conjures up images of an unattainable goal, or even guilt. For others it is weaponized against women who don't fit the mold of what they think a Christian woman should be. Join us over the next several weeks as we discuss and pray through Proverbs 31. We'll seek to understand this iconic passage of scripture and apply it to our lives in ways that will deepen our understanding of who God is and who he has created us to be... and some of what we uncover might just surprise you!

After a long summer sabbatical full of kids starting college, moves, and big changes all around, we're back behind the mic! We have some great episodes in store for you over the next few weeks that we know you're going to love, and that we pray will bless you and deepen your prayer life. This week's episode includes some life updates and discussion about prayer when you're in limbo. Ever been there? Maybe you're even there now? We'd love for you to pull up a chair and join us!

Got Mom guilt? If so, you are certainly not alone. In this 2-part series we discuss what Mom guilt is, how it can specifically rear its ugly head in the lives of all women (regardless of Mom status), make some candid confessions about our own experiences, and of course offer plenty of hope and encouragement! Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

This week’s episode is for the single Christian women out there - we see you! And honestly, whether you’re single or not, you’re going to absolutely love this power-packed, fun-filled episode with Cally Logan, author of Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey While Waiting for God's Best. In our conversation, Cally talks about the struggles, gifts, sorrows and joys of singleness. She shares her own story, sharing how singleness can impact your prayer life, how to know if the idea of marriage has become an idol (and what to do with that!), and reflects on how her journey that began as a love letter to her future husband resulted in recognizing a deeper love story between her and God. Listen, enjoy, and share this incredible conversation with your favorite single Christian woman today! You can connect with Cally and find her book and more at CallyLogan.com. Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal!

What do you think of when you hear the word “balance”? If you’re like many women, it might evoke guilt, feelings of never measuring up, or even anxiety. If you’ve ever struggled with balance in any aspect of your life, you’re going to love this week’s guest, Vivian Cumins. Vivian shares wisdom from the Bible on how to actively pursue balance in your life, some examples of times when balance seemed out of reach to her, and the important role prayer plays in creating a peaceful, balanced life. You can connect with Vivian, sign up to receive her free Out of Balance Believer prayer guide, and find out more about her new podcast Juggling Life, Finding Balance at ⁠VivianCumins.com. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Got Mom guilt? If so, you are certainly not alone. There might be no better topic so close to Mother’s Day than this week’s “Mom Guilt and Prayer” episode! In it we discuss what Mom guilt is, how it can specifically rear its ugly head in the lives of all women (regardless of Mom status), make some candid confessions about our own experiences, and of course offer plenty of hope and encouragement! In case that isn’t enough inspiration for you, we are offering a special Praying Mom Bundle of digital resources for over 50% off in honor of Mother’s Day! This bundle makes a great gift to treat yourself or another Mom in your life just in time for Mother’s Day! Check it out here!

Note: This episode contains references to suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, contact the Suicide Hotline: dial or text 988, call 800 273 8255, or visit 988lifeline.org. We’ve talked a lot on this podcast about longing for answered prayer, celebrating answered prayer and everything in-between. But we don’t often talk about the prayers we look back on and thank God he didn’t answer the way we wanted! This week we share some times we prayed for something that in retrospect wouldn’t have been the best thing. Then we springboard into an exercise that can help when things don’t go as planned, to help us keep in mind that God really does know best! Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

If you've been around for a while, you know we're dog lovers. That's why we're incredibly excited to bring you a very special episode of the podcast: This week we sat down with Larry Randolph and Jennifer Marshall Bleakley to talk about their book Finding Grace: The Inspiring True Story of Therapy Dogs Bringing Comfort, Hope, and Love to a Hurting World. Larry and his wife Susan co-founded Canines for Christ in 2007, and since then they’ve seen the therapy dog program grow into an international volunteer-based ministry reaching hundreds of thousands of people with God’s love. Join us as Larry and Jennifer talk about the surprising role prayer played in Canines for Christ becoming a ministry, some of the ways they've seen therapy dogs open doors for prayer and ministry, and the power of therapy dogs to bring the love of God to a hurting world. You can connect with Jennifer and find Finding Grace and the Pawverbs books at JenniferBleakley.com You can find out more about Canines for Christ at K94Christ.org.

This week’s episode focuses on how to pray for graduates, or really anyone you love who is moving on to a new season! Some of the questions we address include: What are some challenges and pitfalls to avoid when praying for graduates? How do I recognize when the one who needs prayer is me? How can we embrace grief and lament while looking ahead expectantly? And as always, we include lots of practical tips for how to pray for children, grandchildren and loved ones during times of transition. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Note: This episode mentions the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: dial or text 988, call 800 273 8255, or visit 988lifeline.org. Our guest on the podcast this week is Judi Logan, author of The Unraveling: My Story of Faith, Forgiveness and a Family Restored. Judi talks with us about a devastating family secret that launched her on a journey to unravel the truth, figure out where she truly belonged, and to embark on the difficult process of forgiveness. You can connect with Judi and find her book at JudiLogan.com. Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Have you heard of the "P-Lexa" Prayer Pal, the newly-released Prayer VR headset or our personal favorite: pHarmony, the place to find your perfect prayer partner? To learn more about these (and more!) advancements in prayer technology, listen to this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast. Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal!

On this Good Friday, we’re joined by author and Bible teacher Jessica Herberger to talk about the much-overlooked day of Holy Saturday. As we lament the death and burial of Jesus, we took some time to contemplate the in-between time when the disciples didn’t have the advantage we have of knowing what was about to come on Resurrection Sunday. Our own lives are full of “Holy Saturday” seasons, and Jessica shares about some of her own experiences in this realm, what the Bible can teach us about how to acknowledge where we are and look to what God has for us there. We discuss tips and pitfalls for our Holy Saturday seasons, the role of prayer in processing times of grief and waiting, and the importance of bearing witness to the pain of others. You can connect with Jessica, find her book Peace in the Dark: Faithful Practices as We Wait For the Light, and get access to lots of bonuses and freebies at JessicaHerberger.com. Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

This week we welcome fellow Alaskan Leslie Leyland Fields to the podcast to discuss her brand new book Nearing a Far God: Praying the Psalms with Our Whole Selves. Leslie brings deep wisdom about prayer and fresh ideas about how to incorporate our whole body, mind and spirit into prayer and worship that you will not want to miss. In our conversation Leslie talks about knowledge-based vs. emotion-based faith, her unconventional first experience with prayer, and introduces us to the field of neurotheology. So don’t wait, tune in now for an incredible discussion! You can connect with Leslie and find all of her books at LeslieLeylandFields.com. Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Are you too busy to pray…or too busy NOT to pray? Which is more important to prioritize, praying or doing? These are important questions, and the reality is the answers aren’t as black and white as you’d think. If you have too much to do and what feels like too little time to do it in, this episode is for you and we’d love for you to join us for a discussion about prayer and productivity. We’ll share some of our own productivity struggles and wins, discuss the role of prayer in our practical, productive lives, and of course leave you with some practical tips for how you can incorporate prayer into your incredibly busy life! Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

When a friendship or other close relationship falls apart, it’s hard to know what comes next. There are probably countless people willing to give you advice, but is it good advice? Godly advice? On today’s episode of the podcast, we’ve invited Elizabeth Laing Thompson to share some biblical wisdom and her own personal experiences to point us to God’s path for healing, forgiveness and (maybe) help letting go. You can connect with Elizabeth and find her books at LizzyLife.com. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

We started this episode thinking it was going in one direction, but it turned out being completely different…that must mean it was meant to be! So please join us for a conversation about the role prayer plays in our calling. Does God only place one major calling on your life? How do you know if you’re being “called” to do something or just have a desire to do it? If you’ve ever wondered these and other questions about finding your purpose through prayer, don’t miss out - listen now! Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Holding on to our faith during hard times can feel impossible at times, which is why we’re so thankful to have Amy Lively on the podcast this week to offer encouragement and hope. Her book Can I Borrow a Cup Of Hope? takes lessons from 1 Peter and offers wisdom for how to navigate some of the most difficult times in our lives, keeping God at the center. You can connect with Amy and find out more about her book at AmyLively.com Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Are you a woman who struggles with focus, attention or sticking to a schedule? Whether you have adult ADHD, suspect you might, or simply feel like you’re wired “differently” from the other women around you, this episode is for you! This week on the podcast we’re unpacking the book A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD : Embrace Neurodiversity, live boldly and break through barriers by Sari Solden MS, Michelle Frank, and Ellen Littleman, and exploring how ADHD could impact women’s prayer lives. As always, we provide lots of advice and tools to equip you to pray like you...and nobody else! Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Does all the negativity in the world ever get you down? Do you feel helpless to do anything about it? If so, you're not alone - and there's hope! This week we welcome one of our Praying Christian Women team members on the podcast, Becky Kopitzke. Becky also happens to be the author of Love Because: How to change the world one blessing at a time. In this episode, Becky shares about some of the unique barriers to kindness women face today (and tips for how to overcome them!), some inspirational stories of real-life women who have changed the world through doable acts of kindness, the secret weapon of prayer in changing the world, and SO much more! For a limited time, Becky is offering the Love Because bundle including her Love Because e-book, Love Because journal and prayer journaling sheets for 50% off - so don't miss out! Visit https://www.beckykopitzkementoring.com/love-because-bundle to learn more.

The great thing about being a Christian is that if you pray, read the Bible and go to church, life is pretty much smooth sailing… Right? Wrong! If you’ve lived the Christian life for very long at all, you’ve surely realized that this line of thinking is not true. Either that or you’ve wondered where you’ve gone wrong to find yourself walking through hard times. This week’s guest knows what it’s like to walk through difficult times, and we’re so thankful to welcome Kristen LaValley to the podcast to share her heart, her story and some valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. You can connect with Kristen at KristenLaValley.com Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

We’ve talked in previous episodes about the differences between prayer and the secular ideas of manifesting and the Law of Attraction. This week we’re playing a little game show called “God, Coincidence, or Law of Attraction?” In this fun, lighthearted episode we take real-life stories and examine them to reveal which of these three phenomena is behind their results (spoiler alert: God is involved in every single one, regardless of the answer!). Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Got distractions? Katie Westenberg can help! This week’s guest wrote an entire book (part book, part Bible study) to equip women just like you to train your brain and your soul to focus on God. Combining scripture and brain science, Katie helps map out the path from frenzied to focused in her book “But Then She Remembered: How to give God your full attention in a distracted world.” You can connect with Katie and find out more about her book at https://katiewestenberg.com/ Special Offer! Praying Christian Women listeners can get all 9 of Alana’s Kennedy books, a fast-paced Christian mystery series PLUS 9 bonus audios and an entire prayer journal - on sale! Go to ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/pcw-kennedy⁠⁠ to dive headfirst into Alana's thrilling series today!

What can your favorite novels teach you about prayer? Today Alana is chatting with her friend Mackenzie about prayer lessons from Christian fiction, specifically from Alana's bestselling Kennedy Stern series. Special Offer! Praying Christian Women listeners can get all 9 of these fast-paced Christian mysteries PLUS 9 bonus audios and an entire prayer journal based on the Kennedy series on sale! Go to ⁠https://bit.ly/pcw-kennedy⁠ to dive headfirst into Alana's thrilling series today!

There’s no better time than a new year to work on creating better habits, which is why we’re excited to have Barb Raveling on the podcast this week! Barb is the author of Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating: 100 Renewing Exercises to Help You Break Free From the Control of Food. Join us for a great discussion about how to know if you’re an emotional eater, some of the roots of emotional eating, and both spiritual and practical ways you can break free from emotional eating. You can connect with Barb and learn more about her books, app and podcasts at BarbRaveling.com. We’ve updated our website! Some old links referenced in past episodes may not be working any more, but we have lots of new things for you! JUST FOR YOU: use code 2024 to get a discount on our Praying in the New Year online retreat! ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.com/products/praying-in-the-new-year⁠ Grab your free scripture journal at ⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal⁠ today!

Happy New Year! This year we’ve decided to do something a little different for our New Year’s episode. We’re going to discuss prayer lessons from Anna, the prophet mentioned in Luke 2. We hope your new year is off to a great start, and pray God’s blessings will go before you in 2024. We’ve updated our website! Some old links referenced in past episodes may not be working any more, but we have lots of new things for you! JUST FOR YOU: use code 2024 to get a discount on our Praying in the New Year online retreat! ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.com/products/praying-in-the-new-year⁠ Grab your free scripture journal at ⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal⁠ today!

Note: If you’re listening to this episode with little ears nearby, you might want to use headphones Merry Christmas from all of us at the Praying Christian Women podcast! This week’s episode is all about Christmas carols: what they get right, what they get wrong, anecdotes about our favorites, and so much more. Join us for a fun celebration of the Christmas season. We’ve updated our website! Some old links referenced in past episodes may not be working any more, but we have lots of new things for you! JUST FOR YOU: use code 2024 to get a discount on our Praying in the New Year online retreat! ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.com/products/praying-in-the-new-year⁠ Grab your free scripture journal at ⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal⁠ today!

Have you heard of the term “manifesting”? It’s become quite a buzz word in recent years, particularly in secular circles. Some Christians believe it’s New Age or even evil, while others embrace it as compatible with scripture. Join us today for Part 2 of a 2-part series were we analyze what manifesting is, look into what scripture says on the matter, and come to some pretty interesting conclusions about whether manifesting has a place in a Christian’s prayer life. We’ve updated our website! Some old links referenced in past episodes may not be working any more, but we have lots of new things for you! JUST FOR YOU: use code 2024 to get a discount on our Praying in the New Year online retreat! https://prayingchristianwomen.com/products/praying-in-the-new-year Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast bravely tackles a difficult topic that needs to be discussed: how to navigate domestic abuse, hurt and forgiveness as a Christian woman. Melanie Campbell writes about these heavy issues in her novel One Woman Falling, and in this episode Melanie talks about her own experience with an abusive relationship that inspired the book, gives practical advice for how the Church can better support abused women, and talks about the importance of your relationship with God in navigating abuse and recovery. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today! Abuse Recovery website mentioned in this episode: https://abuserecovery.org/ **If you are experiencing abuse and need help, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)TTY 1.800.787.3224, Text "START" to 88788 or visit https://www.thehotline.org/

Have you heard of the term “manifesting”? It’s become quite a buzz word in recent years, particularly in secular circles. Some Christians believe it’s New Age or even evil, while others embrace it as compatible with scripture. Join us today for Part 1 of a 2-part series were we analyze what manifesting is, look into what scripture says on the matter, and come to some pretty interesting conclusions about whether manifesting has a place in a Christian’s prayer life. We’ve updated our website! Some old links referenced in past episodes may not be working any more, but we have lots of new things for you! JUST FOR YOU: use code 2024 to get a discount on our Praying in the New Year online retreat! Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

How honest do you get with God? Even though you know God sees it all, is there a part of you that holds back in prayer, or attempts to conceal motives and desires, hopes or dreams because you’re not sure they’re good enough for a holy God? The problem is, when we don’t feel comfortable being totally transparent with God it can keep us from being honest with ourselves, uncovering who we truly are, and even stunt our spiritual growth. That’s why we’re really excited to welcome Jennifer Dukes Lee onto the podcast to talk about her amazing new journal Stuff I'd Only Tell God: A Guided Journal of Courageous Honesty, Obsessive Truth-Telling, and Beautifully Ruthless Self-Discovery. In our conversation Jennifer shares about some of the deeper reasons that keep us from being honest with God, gives some helpful advice for how to open up more in our prayer lives through journaling (even if you don’t consider yourself a journaler!), and talks about the importance of honesty beyond our prayers and journals. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com today!

Do you run a business? Own or co-own a company? Help manage a team of employees? Today, Becky and Alana are chatting all about how to pray for your business! But even if you're not your own CEO, today's episode applies to women who feel guilty for praying for yourselves, women who struggling knowing how to pray for your finances, women who feel like you have disappointments but don't know how to take them to prayer in a God-honoring way ... basically all of us! If you're interested in the resource we mention in this show, grab your own personal praying for your business prayer retreat now at https://alana--theinspiredbusiness.thrivecart.com/praying/

Happy Thanksgiving week to our friends in the U.S.! Whether you observe American Thanksgiving or not, there’s no better time to celebrate the power of gratitude. Here at Praying Christian Women we have a lot to be thankful for. We’ve been making some changes behind the scenes that include adding a new member to our team, Becky Kopitzke! In this week’s episode we bring Becky on to introduce herself, and each of us takes time to share our testimony and reflect on answered prayer and gratitude.

Do you ever feel like you've been playing it safe in your prayer life by limiting your prayers to small, manageable prayers rather than asking big things from a big God? You're not alone! We all get into prayer ruts from time to time. This week we discuss some root fears that keep us from praying bigger, offer some tips for how to stretch yourself to pray more audaciously, and even talk about some pitfalls to avoid when praying big prayers. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Sunday November 5th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. We could think of no better person to talk to than our guest this week, Lana Silk. Lana is the CEO of Transform Iran, a ministry to help Christians and the Underground Church in Iran. We talk with Lana about what it was like for her to grow up in Iran, the civil rights challenges that face women and girls there today, and how the conflict in Israel is directly impacting Christians in Iran and in other parts of the Middle East. She reveals some powerful ways we can be praying for the persecuted church in Iran, as well as for the conflict in Israel. We’d love for you to join us today! You can connect with Lana and find out more about Transform Iran at TransformIran.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praying-christian-women/support

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today we do a deep-dive into a question we've touched on in past episodes: should we pray for little things? We've called them "parking space prayers" before - praying for small things that others may think are too insignificant to take to God. What constitutes a "little thing" anyway? Can we take it too far? Does focusing small take away from praying big prayers to a Big God? We discuss these questions and more, so pull up a chair and join us! (and FYI, stay tuned for a followup episode on praying big in a couple of weeks!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praying-christian-women/support

Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! When was the last time you took time to do some spiritual reflection? More than ever before, we need to fight for time to be still and reflect. That’s why we’re so happy to talk with Molly Ovenden, author of Closer: Spiritual Reflections for Writers and Thinkers. Molly understands how hard it can be to create time and conjure up energy to do the much-needed work of partnering with God in self-examination and reflection. Join us on the podcast this week to explore the importance of reflecting and journaling, some barriers to doing so, and some very practical ways to make it happen in your own busy life! You can connect with Molly at www.mollyovenden.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praying-christian-women/support

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever heard someone offer to send "good vibes" and wondered if it was basically the same as prayer? Or have you felt like it was too woo-woo to be part of a Christian vocabulary? Wherever you land on the "good vibes" spectrum, we'd love for you to join us in our conversation about this popular saying. In this off-the-cuff conversation, we discuss where the phrase "good vibes" comes from, what it has in common with prayer, and what it doesn't. We explore different perspectives on when or when not to use it, and offer up some tips for how to resolve conflicts on this and other disputable matters in the Church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praying-christian-women/support

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/podcast today! Have you been hurt by someone you love? Have you wondered if it’s time to set some boundaries, or maybe even take a break in a family relationship but aren’t sure what godly boundaries look like? If so, you absolutely don’t want to miss our conversation this week with Julie Plagens, author of “Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart.” Julie shares her own story of estrangement from her family, the role prayer played in some truly miraculous events taking place, how to navigate restoring a broken relationship wisely, and so much more. You can connect with Julie at MomRemade.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praying-christian-women/support

Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Jaime shares with Alana about some takeaways from a mission trip to Guatemala she and her oldest son were part of over the summer with Athentikos, a ministry dedicated to transforming lives with the gospel through art. To learn more about Athentikos and their I Am Art events, visit their website at Athentikos.com. Watch their film Reparando today on Amazon prime! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/praying-christian-women/support

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! You may be familiar with the famous love story of Elisabeth Elliot and her husband Jim, who was tragically speared to death with fellow missionaries while attempting to bring the Gospel to an unreached people group in Ecuador. You may remember Elisabeth's shocking choice to move with her young daughter to live among the very people who were responsible for her husband's death. You may have read some of her books like Through Gates of Splendor or Passion and Purity. But there is so much about Elisabeth Elliot you don't know. Join us today on the podcast as we talk with New York Times bestselling author Ellen Vaughn, author of the two volume authorized biography of Elisabeth Elliot: Becoming Elisabeth Elliot and Being Elisabeth Elliot (which just became available last week!). She reveals a side of Elisabeth known only to those closest to her, until now. She had the privilege of speaking to close friends and family members of Elisabeth, reading decades of Elisabeth's journals and letters and painting a beautiful picture of the private prayer life of this incredible woman of faith through these books. You can connect with Ellen at EllenVaughn.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever felt like there is something standing between life as you know it and the abundant life you know God has planned for you? If so, you need to tune in to this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! Patricia Holbrook examines scripture to reveal how the Enemy's schemes can derail us from God's plans for us. She talks about how to recognize spiritual attack, some of the common tactics Satan uses to deceive us, and how to embrace abundant life regardless of circumstances. We can't wait to see you there! You can connect with Patricia and find her book "Twelve Inches" at at https://patriciaholbrook.com.

Make sure to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Many of us are gearing up for another school year, so we wanted to devote an episode to talking about transitions, new beginnings, and how to go about praying in this new season. Whether you find yourself sending a child to kindergarten for the first time, dropping a child off at college or simply ushering in a new season of work and family this fall, we would love for you to pull up a chair and join us!

Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! If you haven’t heard of Bianca Juarez Olthoff, you might be about to meet your new virtual BFF. If you have, you know you do not want to miss this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! Bianca’s passion for the Lord and teaching God’s Word permeates everything she does, and our conversation about her new book Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option is no exception. Join us as Bianca shares about truly miraculous ways God provided for her family as a child, how to navigate friendships when conflict strikes, and some powerful and practical tools for persevering in your faith when you feel like giving up. You can connect with Bianca and find her new book at BiancaOlthoff.com. (Her book releases August 29th, but you can preorder today for some really fun preorder bonuses!)

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever struggled with balancing sports and church in your home? Have you ever prayed for a kid to score a goal or win a game, but wondered if that’s even the right thing to pray for? If so, you’re going to love this week’s conversation with longtime friend of the podcast, Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms! Brooke talks about her family’s journey to find balance in sports and faith, shares tips for praying for your children as they participate in athletics and other activities, and so much more! You can connect with Brooke and find SO many resources for praying for your kids at https://www.millionprayingmoms.com/ In our conversation we also mention Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which you can find at https://www.fca.org/

Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever felt forgotten by God? It can feel incredibly lonely, frustrating and tempting to give up. Ashley Morgan Jackson has been there and has a lot to say on the subject, so we hope you’ll join us for an incredible conversation with her! Ashley works full time for Proverbs 31 Ministries, is a speaker and author of Tired of Trying: How to Hold On to God When You’re Frustrated, Fed Up, and Feeling Forgotten. We talk with Ashley about a 5 year period she refers to as her “wrestling season,” how unhealthy ways of coping with disappointment and spiritual fatigue can keep us from God, the hidden benefit of frustration, how to get to the root of our frustration - and so much more! You can connect with Ashley at AshleyMorganJackson.com

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Curious about the term "toxic positivity"? We were! The idea of toxic positivity seems to have recently gained traction, so we wanted to talk about what it is and how this kind of outlook can impact our prayer lives. Dictionary.com defines toxic positivity this way: "Toxic positivity is a critical term for the practice of promoting or attempting to maintain a positive mindset or attitude regardless of what circumstances and emotions are being experienced." Our questions today include: Can positivity ever actually be toxic? Is it so bad to keep a positive attitude no matter what? What is the line between maintaining our own positivity and imposing our expectations on others' attitudes? What about reciting truths and affirmations - is that a form of covering up our true feelings? Is being a "positive" person better than being a "negative" person? We'd love for you to pull up a chair and join us for this really interesting discussion about "toxic positivity" and our prayer lives!

Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! You are going to absolutely love this week’s guest on the podcast. Bethny Ricks is a dynamic speaker and leadership expert, poet, author and founder of the Jesus Led, Bible Fed community on Instagram. Bethny talks with us about her book An Inconvenient Journey which includes reflections along her own faith journey of working through past trauma toward healing and wholeness. She shares about how she worked through difficult questions about God and her faith, some helpful practices that allowed her to heal, and about the importance of allowing God to meet us at our deepest points of pain. You can find Bethny’s book, sign up for her Pour it Out newsletter, and connect with her at https://www.bethnyricks.com/. You can follow Bethny on Instagram at @jesusledbiblefed and @bethnyricks

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In the month of July we're going to be revisiting a few of our top-ranked episodes. Whether you haven't heard them for a while or missed them altogether, we pray each of these will be timely and relevant to you! If you're a longtime listener, you know we love to highlight the importance of embracing the unique ways God made you and using them to your advantage in your prayer life. Prayer is a relationship, not a cookie-cutter activity. So today we're bringing you one more tool to help you identify your strengths: the VIA Institute on Character Strengths test.Take it here: https://viacharacter.org/surveys We'll talk about our own results, and walk you through some ways to capitalize on some of these values in your own prayer life!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! In the month of July we're going to be revisiting a few of our top-ranked episodes. Whether you haven't heard them for a while or missed them altogether, we pray each of these will be timely and relevant to you! In this week's episode we talk about the A.C.T.S. method of prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication), which is a fun, versatile, thorough method of prayer that we personally love - and think you will too!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In the month of July we're going to be revisiting a few of our top-ranked episodes. Whether you haven't heard them for a while or missed them altogether, we pray each of these will be timely and relevant to you! Episode 192: How to Pray When Life Throws You Curve Balls Has life thrown you any curve balls lately? If it hasn't, chances are at some point it will. Jesus tells us that in this life we WILL have trouble. But because we have the Holy Spirit living in us, we have access to victory that transcends even the trickiest pitches. Join us today for a solo episode where Jaime shares about some curve balls in her own life and what she's been learning. You'll even come away with some helpful questions to ask yourself the next time you find yourself in the line of fire!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you experienced a “divine detour” in your life - a curve ball you didn’t see coming? At the time, it could seem like the end of the world, or at the very least like God took a vacation from looking out for you. But our guest today on the podcast, Lori Ann Wood, has some real encouragement for us. She shares the story of her own “divine detour” and how it actually became the catalyst for a faith she never dreamed possible. Join us to hear her incredible story, including the hard questions she asked and the ways God showed up for her each step of the way (and continues to!). You can connect with Lori and find her book Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted at LoriAnnWood.com .

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you wish you had more spiritual resilience? In episode 265 we talked about spiritual burnout, and this week we’re taking a look at the other side of the coin: spiritual resilience. We discuss what it means to be more spiritually resilient, give some practical tips on how we can cultivate more spiritual resilience, and suggest some ways we can have more grace with ourselves and others in this area. Here are some of our tips for how to become more spiritually resilient: limit your time of “wallowing” use affirmations of truth, as well as praise and thanksgiving develop practices during good times to prepare you for bad times surround yourself with a positive, supportive community practice asking for help read God’s Word and know who he is cultivate an outwardly focused perspective

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever want to pray but just not know where or how to start? This week’s guest on the podcast is here to help! Suzanne (Suzie) Eller is the author of Prayer Starters: Talking With God About Hard Times and host of the Prayer Starters Podcast. You won’t want to miss this incredible conversation where Suzie talks about some of the reasons we struggle to find words, shares some of her own story, and offers plenty of insights and practical tips to help you get started with your own prayers! You can connect with Suzie and find her book and podcast at www.suzanneeller.com.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever experienced spiritual exhaustion? Maybe intense, extended intercession or a demanding ministry has left you feeling drained. Or maybe failing health or an overwhelming season of life leave you feeling like you have nothing left to give. No matter how strong a Christian or seasoned a prayer warrior you are, spiritual burnout is real, and nobody is immune. In this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we discuss some of the reasons spiritual burnout may show up, how to identify the warning signs, and some practical steps to take to move toward spiritual health and renewal.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever feel overwhelmed, stuck or feel like you’ll never measure up? If so, you don’t want to miss this week’s conversation with Krissy Nelson, author of “Say Goodbye to What Holds You Back.” Krissy talks openly about her own struggles, and sheds light on some common barriers that hold women back from living out the purposes God created them for with boldness, passion and joy. She shares why the feeling of never being enough is actually okay (and maybe even a superpower!), and offers hope and encouragement that will leave you feeling ready to take on the day! You can connect with Krissy and find her book at www.krissynelson.com and www.mylifeline.cc.

Grab your free scripture journal at ⁠http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal⁠ today! This week on the podcast we’re answering a Coffee Break question about how to stay faithful to your prayer life when your routine changes (summer, anyone???). Here are a few suggestions we came up with (listen to the full episode to hear more!): Acknowledge the transition Make a plan/be intentional Have grace with the process (there will be hiccups) Be open to changing it up as you go; don’t feel guilty for giving up part of the routine Let go of guilt Invite God (and your loved ones) into the transition

Grab your free scripture journal at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We’re really excited to have not one, but two amazing authors on the podcast this week! Tricia Goyer and Robin Jones Gunn join us to talk about their newly released book Before You Meet Your Future Husband: 30 Questions to Ask Yourself and 30 Heartfelt Prayers. Tricia and Robin share their unique experiences and combined wisdom to offer insights into the things women should be thinking - and praying - about as they look forward toward marriage. You’re going to love this conversation, so whether you’re looking toward marriage yourself or know someone who is, pull up a chair! You can find out more about Before You Meet Your Future Husband at PreparingForYourFutureHusband.com. You can connect with Tricia at TriciaGoyer.com, and with Robin at RobinGunn.com

Grab your free scripture journal at ⁠http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal⁠ today! This week’s episode is Part 2 of our coffee break question in episode 259 about whether God chooses some people and not others, and how that answer impacts how we pray for our unsaved loved ones. Join us for Part 2 where we explore quantum physics and God’s relationship with time and look at the big picture of how predestination (or lack thereof, depending on your interpretation of scripture) impacts our prayer lives and faith in general!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Happy National Day of Prayer for our listeners in the U.S.! For everyone else, what better day to take some time and pray for your country? Join us today for a celebration of the National Day of Prayer. Today we bring back an interview from 2018 with an incredible woman of faith, Jennifer Kennedy Dean. Jennifer is author of Live a Praying Life and countless other books. She passed away tragically in 2019, but her words and wisdom live on. Jennifer’s book Heart’s Cry is has been named a National Day of Prayer signature book, so it seemed fitting to celebrate this day with a conversation with her about prayer. For more resources for the National Day of Prayer, visit: https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Mary DeMuth, author of Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy. In our conversation, Mary speaks honestly about the struggles that come with praying for our adult children, particularly those who have strayed from faith. She shares from her own experiences and gives advice about how to deal with feeling envious of the perceived successes of your friends' children, releasing a prodigal and “praying from a distance”, when to speak truth in love (and when to stay silent!), and SO much more. Whether you have a wayward child or loved one in your life or are looking not too far down the road at launching a child or loved one into adulthood, you absolutely must listen to this conversation with Mary! She is so full of wisdom and encouragement. You can connect with Mary and find her books, podcast, artwork and links to her literary agency (she does all the things!) at https://www.marydemuth.com/ . You will also find a signup for a personalized prayer delivered right to your inbox every single Monday for TWO YEARS!

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal ! Join us for our last episode of this Wednesday mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. If you haven't already, go back and listen to our Prayers of the New Testament episodes 1-6! This week we’re exploring Philippians 1:3-11: 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. 8 God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Mentioned in this episode: Mindful Christian Prayers episode "Praying Blessings Over Your Church"

Grab your free scripture journal at ⁠http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal⁠ today! This week’s listener question is about predestination, and it led to not one - but TWO episodes! In part 1 this week we’re going to discuss whether God chooses some people and not others, and what the implications are in how we pray for the unsaved. Next week we'll take a more general look at prayer and predestination. Book referenced: Four Views on Divine Providence

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal ! Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives! This week we talk about the importance of prayerful remembrance: both remembering events and things God has done, and remembering the process and patterns in our prayer lives to strengthen us and prepare us for the tough times. By the end of the episode we’d both aired some of our deepest struggles and stressed the importance of remembering we are all flawed and human, but that each of us can be used in mighty ways by God - so be prepared for a very candid conversation!

Our guest on this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is Mimika Cooney, author of Mindset Make Over: How to Renew your Mind and Walk in God's Authority. In our conversation, Mimika talks about how to deal with recurring negative thought patterns and negative self-talk. She shares about why faith is the key to unlocking your mind, highlights some of the most common battles women face today, and reveals how mindset can be a secret weapon to fight them. We discuss the difference between spiritual warfare and our thought life, and some very practical (and powerful!) ways to wage war on the enemy. You can connect with Mimika and find all of her books at www.MimikaCooney.com

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal . Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives! This week we get pretty candid talking about how praying for wisdom and revelation for yourself or others can mean praying for the courage to take the hard road, and what that has looked like in our own lives. 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19 and his incomparably great power for us who believe. Ephesians 1:15-19 (NIV)

Grab your free scripture journal at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We love answering listener questions on the podcast in our “Coffee Break” episodes! This week we’re discussing how to know when you’ve emptied yourself out in prayer, or when you’re “prayed out.” We have lots to say on this topic because it’s something we've experienced as we've prayed together over the years. We'd love for you to join us for a behind-the-scenes look into how "praying it out" has been a big part of our prayer partnership.

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal ! Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives! John 17: 13-23 13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Are you ever confused about how God works? If so, you are most definitely not alone! Maybe you’ve prayed tirelessly for something, only to be met with silence. Or maybe you’ve even had the exact opposite outcome from what you’d asked for. In this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, author and speaker Laurie Polich Short talks about her most recent book, Faith, Doubt, and God’s Mysterious Timing: 30 Biblical Insights About the Way God Works. She shares about events in her own life that forced her to view God’s timing and plan in a different way, gives some advice for how to handle extended times of waiting on God, and discusses the importance of processing our disappointments and loss. We’d love for you to join us! You can connect with Laurie at www.LaurieShort.com.

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal ! Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Rachel Ridge, author of The Donkey Principle: The Secret to Long-Haul Living in a Racehorse World. You're not going to want to miss this extra-fun, inspirational and wisdom-filled episode where Rachel shares lessons for living life she's learned from her adorable pet donkeys. Rachel talks about how to come up with your own definition of success, the role of prayer in pursuing our goals and dreams, how to uncover your own gifts and God-given abilities, and so much more! You can connect with Rachel at www.RachelAnneRidge.com

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal . Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We love answering listener questions on the podcast! Today we're replying to a listener who asked about what to do when you don't feel or sense God's presence when you pray. We'd love for you to pull up a chair and join us for this "coffee break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast!

Grab your free scripture journal today at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal . Join us for the next few Wednesdays for a mini-series exploring some of the prayers of the New Testament. In each “minisode” we’ll read the prayer straight from the Bible, discuss some key takeaways we find and end with some practical applications in our own prayer lives!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal  today! Our guest on the podcast this week is Jenn Tucker, author of Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew Your Soul. Jenn talks about how Christian breath prayers became a lifeline for her during a very difficult time, shares some surprising realizations about anxiety, and walks us through her own process of creating breath prayers using scripture. You aren’t going to want to miss our conversation! You can connect with Jenn at https://littlehousestudio.net/breath-as-prayer

Grab your free scripture journal at http://www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal  today! Do you ever struggle with feeling like prayer is boring? If so, you’re not alone! While most of us feel uncomfortable admitting it, most people find themselves in a prayer rut from time to time. If your prayer life could use a boost, join us today for a conversation about what to do when you feel bored with prayer, and how you can actually use boredom as a secret weapon to grow in your prayer life!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Let's talk about...sex. It's a topic that can sometimes leave Christian women feeling conflicted. Is a "good Christian girl" supposed to talk about (much less PRAY about...) sex? Are sexuality and spirituality mutually exclusive?  Dr. Juli Slattery holds nothing back in this week's conversation on the Praying Christian Women podcast. We talk about sexuality as a Christian woman (whether you're married or single), how to pray about sex in your marriage, when to seek counseling, and SO much more.  We hope you'll join us for this much-needed conversation. If you have little ears nearby, consider using headphones or choosing a different episode until you can listen freely; our discussion includes the topics of sex, pornography and sexual trauma. You can connect with Dr. Juli at AuthenticIntimacy.com to find resources for married and single Christian women on God's design for sexuality.

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Being on vacation can be a wonderful time for a little R&R, visiting family, or seeing amazing sights that have been on your bucket list for years. But have you ever thought about being intentional about making your vacation prayerful? Join us for a fun conversation about some of the joys and pitfalls of vacation and how it can impact our prayer lives, as well as some practical tips for how to ensure your next vacation is a prayerful one (hint: just a little planning can go a long way)!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! For single women, Valentine's Day can be a difficult day, particularly if their prayers for someone to share life with have yet to be answered. This is exactly why Hannah Schermerhorn decided to launch her book A Single Life to Live: Stop Waiting for Your Life to Begin and Thrive Where God Has You Today on Valentine's Day. Hannah knows what it's like to struggle in singleness, but she also found hope and joy in her singleness that she knew she had to share with other single women. Join us on the podcast today as we discuss the ups and downs, struggles and joys of being a single Christian woman, and how to thrive wherever God has you! You can connect with Hannah and find her book at HannahSchermerhorn.com 

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! How do different aspects of your personality impact your prayer life? More than you might think! Join us for the next 4 Wednesdays for a mini-series where we'll explore the 4 different components of the "16 personalities" (MBTI) to help you determine what categories you fall into so you can use that information to pray like you...and nobody else!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Welcome to part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Deepa Sukumar, author of the book "Do Not Be Anxious." Deepa was raised in the Hindu faith, and talks with us about how God revealed the truth of the gospel to her and describes her sometimes difficult journey to becoming a Christian. You can connect with Deepa by e-mailing her at [email protected], and find her book Do Not Be Anxious on Amazon!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is Dr. Deepa Sukumar, author of the book Do Not Be Anxious. Deepa was raised in the Hindu faith, and talks with us about how God revealed the truth of the gospel to her and provided for her in every way throughout her journey to becoming a Christian. NOTE: In this episode the topic of suicide is discussed. You can connect with Deepa by e-mailing her at [email protected], and find her book Do Not Be Anxious on Amazon!

The Praying Christian Women online conference is LIVE!! But there's still time to sign up for FREE access to all 24 sessions: www.prayingchristianwomen.com/conference2023 Day 1 has just finished up, but you still have 24 hours after each session goes live to watch them free! We've included a sneak peek of our session in Day 2 of the conference where we talk about Prayerful Productivity. We have 23 incredible speakers lined up over 3 days, so you're not going to want to wait to sign up!

The Praying Christian Women online conference is LIVE!! But there's still time to sign up: www.prayingchristianwomen.com/conference2023 Day 1 isn't over yet, and you still have 24 hours after each session goes live to watch it! We've included the morning session for Day 1 as today's podcast episode. It's short and sweet so you have plenty of time to head over to the conference and watch all of our amazing speakers!

Our FREE online prayer conference is just ONE WEEK AWAY! You'll hear 23 amazing speakers over 3 days, January 23-25. Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/conference2023 to find out more.  As we grow in any area of life, we learn to shed what doesn't work just as much as we learn to embrace and build on what does work. On today's episode of the podcast, we talk about some things we don't do anymore in our prayer lives (in addition to going down some rabbit holes pertaining to the end times and alien life). We hope you'll join us!

Have you heard about our FREE online prayer conference? Mark your calendars for January 23, 24 and 25th for the second Praying Christian Women Online Conference: Battle Plan for the New Year, where you'll get to hear from 23 speakers over 3 days, bringing you encouragement for your prayer life. Sign up today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/conference2023! Mabel Ninan joins us on the podcast this week to talk about her book "Far From Home: Discovering Your Identity as Foreigners on Earth." Mabel talks about her own experience as an immigrant from India to America in 2008, and how her relationship with God carried her through the most difficult times. She draws parallels between her experience as an immigrant and our own identity as foreigners on earth - and citizens of heaven, talks about the importance of unity in the Body of Christ, and so much more. Visit MabelNinan.com to connect with Mabel and find out more about her book and podcast!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you believe in miracles? Maybe you've experienced something you'd consider a miracle and have no doubt. Or maybe you've been burned by expecting a miracle and coming away empty handed. We hope you'll join us today for an in-depth discussion about miracles. What is a miracle, really? Do some people have gifts to perform miracles? Do miracles hinge on us having enough faith? And if God can do miracles, why didn't my miracle come even though I prayed for it? This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Grab your free Praying Christian Women scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you have unresolved hurt in your life? Or maybe areas you know you need emotional healing in, but just don't know where to start? If so, you've come to the right place. This week's guest on the podcast is spiritual growth coach and author of the book Face Off With Your Feelings, Jessica Hottle.  Jessica talks about how to recognize and name emotional hurt, how to honor your feelings in the process, and how to ultimately heal from your hurt from a Biblical perspective. She takes us through a 3 step process to help you set up space to heal with intention. You won't want to miss our conversation! Visit JessicaHottle.com to connect with Jessica and find out more about her book, podcast and coaching! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Should we spend time praying for a specific candidate to win an election? Are we really supposed to pray for all leaders (even the ones you absolutely can't stand, or whose values don't align with God's)? And what on earth should we do when politics are destroying some of our relationships? Join us today for part 2 of our two part episode all about prayer and politics, where we'll discuss these questions ... and much more! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week's guest on the podcast is Penny Cooke, author of Pursuing Prayer: Being Effective in a Busy World. You're not going to want to miss this power-packed conversation where Penny guides us through the Lord's Prayer using the PRAYER acronym from her book. She recounts some of her own prayer struggles, including praying through her son's addiction. Penny candidly shares about some of her own painful disappointments in prayer, and offers up the secret to an unshakable faith (spoiler: it isn't answered prayer!).  Visit PennyCookeAuthor.com for a free devotional and coloring page, and to connect with Penny! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! So you know how we make a point not to talk about politics on this show? Well, today we're dedicating an entire episode to it (two, actually if you count part 2)! Political tensions seem to be at an all time high, and conflicts between well-meaning, Bible-believing Christians seem to be on the rise. With instant access to news in real-time and social media providing everyone with a platform to express their views, it's no wonder. So this week we're going to take a look at the role of prayer in politics. Even we were surprised at some of our conclusions! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week on the podcast we got to talk with author, missionary and host of the Hearing Jesus podcast, Rachael Groll. We discuss her newest Bible study called "She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus," where Rachael takes an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Rachael talks about some common struggles women face such as feelings of insecurity or unworthiness, allowing mistakes in our past or where we've come from disqualify us from the future God has for us, and the challenges (and joys!) of pursuing a two-way conversation with an invisible God. Rachael also teaches how to use the "color method" of bible study to deepen your understanding of scripture, and in doing so deepen your relationship with God. You can connect with Rachael at SheHears.org This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Happy Thanksgiving week to our friends in the U.S.! This seemed like the perfect week to spend an entire episode on the topic of gratitude. Join us as we discuss the benefits of living a life of thanksgiving, some barriers to gratitude and how to overcome them, and lots of really simple, actionable steps you can take today to infuse your prayer life with gratitude.  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week's guest on the podcast is Lisa Appelo, author of Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After It All Falls Apart. When her husband died suddenly, Lisa found herself left with the unimaginable task of explaining what had happened to her children, then picking up the broken pieces of their world and trying to put it all back together. Lisa shares her story with honesty and transparency, recounting her journey through grief and brokenness, and how she found hope and healing through rooting herself in the truth of scripture and processing the hard emotions with God through prayer. You can connect with Lisa at LisaAppelo.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Do you ever feel like the pace of your life is out of control and you're just barely hanging on? On this week's episode we're talking about the power of transition prayers - that is, taking time to refocus and reconnect with God as we transition from one activity to the next. You won't believe how making just a few small changes in your day can change your perspective completely, and infuse your life with the peace you've been needing. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! In this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast Valerie Ellis joins us to talk about her passion: engaging with kids through everyday moments to point them toward a deeper relationship with God. We talk about the importance of making space to talk with the children in our lives about important things, even (especially!) in the busy world we live in. Valerie opens up about the very real fear of being forced or awkward in the ways we bring up faith with our kids, and shares some of her own experiences of pushing through the awkwardness and finding rewards on the other side. If you have children anywhere in your sphere of influence, you won't want to miss this great conversation about engaging with them in fun, meaningful ways to bring Christ front and center! Valerie would like to thank Erin Loechner from whom she first heard the "could not should" idea in a 7-minute MOPS video called "Changing the Rules." You can connect with Valerie at OurEverydayParables.com. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week we're doing something a little different by viewing a secular self-help book (The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks) through the lens of scripture and a Christian world view. In this episode we discuss how Christians can self-sabotage their prayer lives when they begin to make positive progress, how to recognize when worry becomes an "upper limit" issue, how worrying can actually become an addiction, and how to stay focused in prayer (and have lots of grace when you get distracted!).  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! In this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast  Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms and Stacey Thacker join us to talk about their book "Unraveled: Hope For the Mom At the End Of Her Rope." No matter what season of motherhood you find yourself in, this conversation is guaranteed to bring you hope and encouragement. We talk about how to invite God into the challenges of motherhood, how to adjust expectations for yourself through different seasons of mothering, and how to recognize and move past some of the things we strive for and lean on instead of God to get us through the sometimes chaotic seasons of motherhood.  Visit UnraveledMom.com to get your copy of Brooke and Stacey's book. You can connect with Brooke at MillionPrayingMoms.com, and you'll find Stacey at StaceyThacker.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! If you've been a listener for any length of time, you know we love prayer analogies. So today we're discussing the parallels between organizing your prayer life and organizing your home. In fact, we had so much to talk about that we had to split this episode into 2 parts! This episode is packed with practical, creative tips for how to get started organizing your prayer life in a way that suits your individuality and will hopefully free you up to pray like you...and nobody else! In this episode we mention the podcast A Slob Comes Clean  with Dana K. White. You can connect with Dana at ASlobComesClean.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! If you've been a listener for any length of time, you know we love prayer analogies. So today we're discussing the parallels between organizing your prayer life and organizing your home. In fact, we had so much to talk about that we had to split this episode into 2 parts! This episode is packed with practical, creative tips for how to get started organizing your prayer life in a way that suits your individuality and will hopefully free you up to pray like you...and nobody else! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Do you ever find fear getting in the way of discovering and living out God's plans for your life? Our guest today, Amy Debrucque has built her entire ministry around encouraging women to move past their fears and to walk in the purposes and plans God has for them. Amy is no stranger to fear; she is a cancer survivor whose journey has shaped who she is and how she encourages others. You won't want to miss this conversation! You can connect with Amy and find her books and the Life on Purpose podcast at AmyDebrucque.com. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Have you ever been tempted to pray curses on your enemies? If so, we're guessing you've wondered whether it's something God is okay with. There are many imprecatory psalms that express a desire for God to bring justice to pass...and in some cases the author goes into great detail about how he'd like to see his enemies suffer! So does that mean it's something we should do as Christians? Join us today for an in-depth conversation about what the Bible has to say (and some of our own thoughts) about praying curses on your enemies. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! We're really excited about this special episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we welcome our friend (and author of The Living Table) Abby Turner back to the show to talk about the unique ins and outs, struggles and benefits of being a "praying single woman". We've heard from listeners who feel like many resources for Christian women speak primarily to married women, so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to talking about how singleness can affect your prayer life. Our hope is that this episode will be an encouragement to the single ladies out there, and will give non-singles some insights into how to pray for and support the single women in their lives more effectively. You can connect with Abby at ATableTopAffair.com. And if you're not following her on Instagram, you will not want to miss any of her amazing food prep tips, recipes and inspiration! You can find her at @atabletopaffair.  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week we're celebrating 4 years of the Praying Christian Women podcast! We can hardly believe how fast the time has gone by, and how much has happened in our lives and in the world in 4 years. Our first episode aired in September of 2018 (you can watch & listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcbqe3rzKhk) and we've never looked back!  Join us for an episode where we discuss the unique challenges of being praying Christian women in 2022, as well as some fun reflections on the last four years of podcasting! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Sign up for Brittany's Call to Act conference (Sept. 13-15) at our #affiliate link: www.prayingchristianwomen.com/calledtoact. It's going to be amazing, and it's totally FREE!  Finding and following God's will for our lives can feel overwhelming. That's why we're so happy to have our friend Brittany Ann from Equipping Godly Women on the podcast this week to talk about her newest book, "Follow God's Will: Biblical Guidelines For Everyday Life." In our conversation Brittany talks about 3 common myths about God's will, 6 practical questions you can ask yourself to help determine if you're hearing God correctly, and what to do when you feel called to something but aren't feeling supported by others (and so much more!).   Brittany also shares about her upcoming Call to Act conference, September 13-15th, designed to encourage, equip and inspire you to discover and boldly live out God's will for your life. You won't want to miss this power-packed episode!  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Figuring out God's will for our lives can feel hard enough. But what do you do when you think God is calling you out of a season he had previously called you into? And how do you navigate relationships if some people don't agree with the transition? In this "coffee break" episode we discuss these listener questions and more! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! It's back to school for many families this month! In honor of the new school year, we invited Tara L. Cole to come on the podcast to talk about praying for the school-aged children in our lives. Tara's timely devotional "Everyday Prayers For the School Year" is perfect for anyone with children in their sphere of influence, and is specifically worded to include all types of schooling, from homeschooling to public schooling and anything in-between. Join us for an honest discussion about some of the big fears we have for our kids, the tough questions we wrestle with when it comes to praying for them, and some practical ways you can begin to pray for the children in your life ... starting today! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Are you feeling the financial pinch many have been experiencing recently as a result of the increased cost of gas, food and other everyday necessities? Feeling unsettled or even anxious about finances is something most of us have experienced at one time or another, so we thought now would be as good a time as any to devote an entire episode to the topic of praying through financial stress.  Join us for a conversation about some of the contributing factors to financial stress, as well as some practical (and creative!) tips to help you take the burden of your finances to God. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Our guest on the podcast this week is the author of "Love Because: How to Change the World One Blessing at a Time," Becky Kopitzke. You won't want to miss this inspirational, uplifting episode where we get to talk with Becky about the joy and freedom that comes from blessing others. She offers personal stories as well as practical tips for how you too can change the world...one blessing at a time! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out what your unique prayer personality is (and receive prayer tips tailor made for you!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Where do you invest your time and money? In light of the busy world we live in and the economic pinch we no doubt all have been feeling lately, these are important questions! In this week's episode we talk about what it means to invest in prayer, why so many women find it difficult to spend money on themselves when money is tight, and how you can invest in prayer without breaking the bank! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Our guest on this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is Cherrilynn Bisbano, author of Shine Don't Whine. Cherrilynn shares about  some of the ways prayer has been instrumental in her own life to help her press on through difficult times. She talks about the Armor of God, praying out loud in a group, how to locate and remove spiritual "tumors" and so much more!  You can connect with Cherrilynn at CherrilynnBisbano.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We all have pet peeves that drive us crazy. But nobody ever seems to talk about "prayer peeves" - those prayer-related practices or sayings that just rub us the wrong way. Join us today for a lighthearted look at some of our own "prayer peeves," as well as a discussion about the importance of showing grace to ourselves and others in our prayer lives regardless of our differences. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Our guest on this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is Missy Robertson from Duck Dynasty. In this fun conversation we discuss her new children's book Because You're My Family and how it relates to our prayer lives, even as adults. We also talk about what it takes to keep God the focus when you're living life in the spotlight, how adoption changed their family forever, and the role prayer plays in decision-making. You won't want to miss this great conversation with Missy! You can find Missy's book at BraveBooks.us This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Guess what? You get a bonus episode this week! We wanted to make some space for our dear friend and Praying Christian Women team member, Cheri Swalwell, to share about an exciting new membership community she's started.  Join us for a short-but-sweet conversation about why we need Jesus in our day-to-day lives more than ever, and learn about how you can join her in a growing community of Christian women who are looking to be filled up daily with the ultimate purpose of pouring out and bringing glory to God in the process. You won't want to miss this! To find out more about Cheri's membership community visit CheriSwalwell.com

You can get our 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved resource (mentioned in today's episode) for free at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved. Today we're discussing a listener question from a "Struggling Praying Parent of Teens" who feels guilty about not praying more for her wayward teen children.  Whether you have children or not, prayer guilt is something we all struggle with. Unfortunately, it's one of the tools the enemy uses to discourage us from prayer, or paralyze us altogether in our prayer lives. Join us today for a conversation where we unpack some of the hangups behind prayer guilt, and offer some practical suggestions for how to pray with more joy and power for your children and loved ones. We hope to leave you with encouragement and hope to stay the course in your powerful prayers for the people you love most - with none of the guilt! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Our guests on this week's episode are Michelle Myers and Somer Phoebus from She Works His Way, a discipleship community for working women who love Jesus. Michelle and Somer share their own individual stories of struggling to balance career, family and a relationship with God.  Join us for an amazing conversation about the importance of living God's way instead of our way in every aspect of life.  You can connect with Michelle and Somer at SheWorksHisWay.com. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! The topic for this week's Coffee Break episode has been a long time coming. We've often touched on how difficult praying in a group can be, but we've never had an entire conversation dedicated to the challenges of corporate prayer, particularly for someone who doesn't like speaking in public. Prayer is a relationship with God and it shouldn't matter how you sound or what people think...but when you bring other people into your conversation with God, it's completely natural for there to be hangups initially. Whether you've struggled with praying out loud or in a group or not, you'll want to join us for this great conversation that will not only help those who want some tips for becoming more comfortable with corporate prayer, but we hope will also serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of grace and love when we're praying with others.  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Bible teacher and author Elizabeth Woodson. We get to sit down and talk about her book Embrace Your Life: How To Find Joy When The Life You Have Is Not The Life You Hoped For, where Elizabeth uses the journey of Joshua in the Bible to help readers navigate through seasons of longing. Elizabeth is full of wisdom and personal stories about finding joy right where you are. You can connect with Elizabeth and find out more about her book at www.ElizabethWoodson.net. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Every once in a while, it's refreshing (and important!) to look at why we do the things we do, particularly those things that pertain to our faith and prayer lives. Do we do them or believe them because that's just how it's always been, because the Bible tells us to, or somewhere in-between? Join us today for a far from exhaustive discussion about where some of our prayer conventions come from. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week's guest on the podcast is Dawn Marasco, author of Continuous Peace: Four Steps to Living the Life of Peace God Intended. Dawn shares about some of the storms she's faced in her own life and how she managed to find peace in several different ways in the pursuit of God through prayer. You can connect with Dawn at www.DawnMarasco.com, and get her FREE 3 Day Mini Course at www.DawnMarasco.com/Praying This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week we're bringing it back to the basics by discussing the "who, what, when, where, why and how" of prayer. Things like Who are we praying to (do all people pray to the same God?)? What exactly is prayer, and what should I pray about? When should I pray and how often? Where am I supposed to pray - does it matter? How should I pray, is there a certain formula I need to follow? Some of the questions start off seeming really basic...and then take unexpected turns! We hope you'll join us for this discussion about prayer whether you're new to your faith or a seasoned prayer warrior. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week we're doing something we've never done before: a podcast episode swap! Our guest on the podcast is author, speaker and founder of The Prayer Clinic, Leighann McCoy, who also happens to host The Prayer Clinic podcast. So after you listen to our interview with Leighann, head on over to The Prayer Clinic podcast at https://www.prayerclinic.com/podcasts/prayer-clinic/episodes/2147731519 and listen to her interviewing Jaime. In this episode, Leighann talks about what it means to be a prayer warrior, the importance of corporate prayer in the local church, and describes The Prayer Clinic in detail. You are not going to want to miss this! You can connect with Leighann and find out more about her books and The Prayer Clinic at www.LeighannMcCoy.com and www.PrayerClinic.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Take our quiz to find out your unique prayer personality at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week's "coffee break" episode contains not just one but several common questions about prayer. Some of these are a natural continuation of our conversation about prayer and predestination (episode 204), and some came out of conversations with our kids. Wherever you are on your prayer journey, we think you'll love this episode! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out your unique prayer style at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! In this week's episode of the podcast we're having a really important conversation with Rachel Lewis about pregnancy loss. Rachel is an adoptive, foster and biological mom who founded the online support group Brave Mamas. If you've lost a child at any stage of pregnancy, there is love and healing to be found in this episode. We'd love for you to join us today. You can connect with Rachel at www.thelewisnote.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out your unique prayer personality by taking our fun new quiz at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! One of the most frequently asked questions we get from listeners is some version of this: If God already knows what he's going to do, why pray? So of course, we had to turn it into a Coffee Break episode! We don't pretend to have all the answers, but if you've ever had similar questions about this topic, we think you'll want to listen in on this week's conversation (and really hope it's an encouragement to you!). This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Find out your unique prayer personality by taking our fun quiz at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Do you ever struggle to manage your home and feel like your prayer life is suffering because of it? If so, Dana K. White (author of "How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind") can help! We have a great discussion on this week's podcast episode about how the definition of clutter is different for everyone, how chaos in our homes can impact our prayer lives, as well as some practical steps you can take to declutter and maintain your home, even if it's never come easily for you.  You can connect with Dana at www.ASlobComesClean.com This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Want to know your prayer personality? Take our free quiz at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! In a follow-up to last week's episode (Prayer and Decision Making), we take some time to unpack some specific questions about the role of prayer in making decisions. Tune in for a deep dive into some great questions! (Since airing last week's episode we've gotten even more questions in, so look for more coffee breaks with similar questions in the not-too-far-off-future!) Here's a list of some of the pre-emptive prayers Alana mentions in the episode that can help us cover ourselves, our loved ones, and our plans in prayer on a regular basis: Show me clearly if I'm about to veer off your plans. Reveal things I need to be praying for my loved ones. Let me not cause harm to anyone. Show me how to pray. Help me to live a surrendered life. Sanctify my intuition. This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

What's your prayer personality? Find out at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today and receive feedback on your unique prayer "superpowers," as well as some prayer tips tailor made for you! Have you ever wondered exactly what role prayer plays in decision-making?  Join us today for a discussion about the importance of prayerful decision-making, as well as some pitfalls to avoid. We bring up some hard questions and personal stories of how God has worked in some of the decisions we've faced in our own lives.  Our sponsor for this episode is Simply Earth Essential Oils: A company that changes the world by donating 13% of all profits to end human trafficking. Visit www.SimplyEarth.com/PCW to get a free 80ml essential oil diffuser when you subscribe to their Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box!

What's your prayer personality? Find out at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Do you ever feel like you're too ordinary for God to use you in big ways? If so, you're not alone and you need to stick around to listen to our conversation with Amber Albee Swenson. We talk about some of the hurdles that stand between a woman and finding and fulfilling the purposes God is calling her to. Amber explains how God can (and has!) used past mistakes, failures, and even sin to launch people forward to bear fruit for his kingdom. We talk about the role of spiritual warfare in preventing women from living out God's purposes for us, and she gives some practical first steps to take if you want to discover and walk in God's plans for your own life. You can connect with Amber at AmberAlbeeSwenson.org Our sponsors of this episode are: Anchor.fm: Anchor is the easiest way to podcast, and the hosting service we use on our podcast! Simply Earth Essential Oils: A company that changes the world by donating 13% of all profits to end human trafficking. Visit www.SimplyEarth.com/PCW to get a free 80ml essential oil diffuser when you subscribe to their Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box!

What's your prayer personality? Find out at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! If you're a longtime listener, you know we love to highlight the importance of embracing the unique ways God made you and using them to your advantage in your prayer life. Prayer is a relationship, not a cookie-cutter activity. So today we're bringing you one more tool to help you identify your strengths: the VIA Institute on Character Strengths test.  Take it here: https://viacharacter.org/surveys We'll talk about our own results, and walk you through some ways to capitalize on some of these values in your own prayer life! Our sponsors of this episode are: Anchor.fm: Anchor is the easiest way to podcast, and the hosting service we use on our podcast! Simply Earth Essential Oils: A company that changes the world by donating 13% of all profits to end human trafficking. Visit www.SimplyEarth.com/PCW to get a free 80ml essential oil diffuser when you subscribe to their Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box!

What's your prayer personality? Find out and get some prayer tips just for you at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! This week's guest on the podcast is Kristen Clark from Girl Defined. Kristen  and her sister Bethany (who joined us on the podcast last year in Episode 167) have authored several books including the one we talk with Kristen about today, Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the twists and turns of your story.  During our conversation, Kristen shares about her struggle with infertility and the process of praying through endless disappointments. She talks about the importance of community, and how God actually used her unanswered prayers for a biological baby to launch her and her husband forward into the journey of adopting brothers from Ukraine. Since recording this episode, the situation in Ukraine has drastically changed. Join us at beginning of this episode for a prayer for Ukraine, and specifically for Kristen's sister Ellissa and husband Andriy who have been ministering in Ukraine and are expecting the birth of their baby girl any day now. You can connect with Kristen and Bethany at GirlDefined.com, and receive their 30 Day journal of the names and attributes of God at GirlDefined.com/God.  Our sponsors of this episode are: Anchor.fm: Anchor is the easiest way to podcast, and the hosting service we use on our podcast! Simply Earth Essential Oils: A company that changes the world by donating 13% of all profits to end human trafficking. Visit www.SimplyEarth.com/PCW to get a free 80ml essential oil diffuser when you subscribe to their Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box!

Want to know your prayer personality? Take our free test (and get some great prayer tips to boot!) at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz. Today we're sharing an extra special episode celebrating 500,000 downloads of the Praying Christian Women podcast! We recorded a live episode inside our Praying Christian Women Community on Facebook last week and wanted to share it with everyone. So join us for a fun-filled hour of reflection, celebrating our listeners (that's YOU!), and thanksgiving for all God has done over the last three years of podcasting.  Our sponsors for today's episode are: Abide, the #1 Christian meditation app. Visit Abide.co/praying to get 25% off a premium subscription today! Anchor.fm, the easiest way to podcast, and the podcasting host we use for Praying Christian Women.

This week's guest on the podcast is Becky Keife, the community manager for DaySpring’s (in)courage. Through the power of shared stories and meaningful Bible-based resources, (in)courage helps women build community, celebrate diversity, and become women of courage. Becky is also an author and speaker. Join us as we sit down with Becky to discuss how the pandemic has heightened the need for the message behind her newest book, The Simple Difference: How Every Small Kindness Makes a Big Impact. She shares the difference between "random acts of kindness" and intentional kindness, the importance of cultivating space to really see others, and so much more!  You can connect with Becky at BeTheSimpleDifference.com Our sponsors for today's episode are: Abide, the #1 Christian meditation app. Visit Abide.co/praying to get 25% off a premium subscription today! Anchor.fm, the easiest way to podcast, and the podcasting host we use for Praying Christian Women.

Want to take our new quiz to find out your prayer personality? Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/quiz today! Our guest this week is Reina Rose, a TV host and author of Sin Tastes Good: Nourishing Your Soul in An Empty-Calorie World. We get to talk about the parallels between spiritual and physical nutrition, and how we can assess what we consume spiritually. Reina introduces us to "mind sparring" and how it can feed your soul, teaches us how to recognize toxic influences, and so much more. Pull up a chair and join us! You can connect with Reina at Reina-Rose.com Our sponsors for today's episode are: Abide, the #1 Christian meditation app. Visit Abide.co/praying to get 25% off a premium subscription today! Anchor.fm, the easiest way to podcast, and the podcasting host we use for Praying Christian Women.  

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Do you ever get "prayer-alysis" ... you know, where you want to pray but just don't know where to start? In today's episode we talk about the A.C.T.S. method of prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication), which is a fun, versatile, thorough method of prayer that we personally love - and think you will too!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Our guest this week is Stephanie Hodges, author of Daniel Fast Journey: A Fasting Breakthrough for Physical Health, Mental Clarity, and Spiritual Growth.  Stephanie talks about the benefits of fasting and prayer, the right (and wrong!) motivations behind fasting, and lets us in on her own fasting process and how it has been instrumental in deepening her own prayer life.  Join us today for a really great discussion that we know will inspire you! You can connect with Stephanie and learn more about her book at DanielFastJourney.com

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Has life thrown you any curve balls lately? If it hasn't, chances are at some point it will. Jesus tells us that in this life we WILL have trouble. But because we have the Holy Spirit living in us, we have access to victory that transcends even the trickiest pitches. Join us today for a solo episode where Jaime shares about some recent curve balls in her own life and what she's been learning. You'll even come away with some helpful questions to ask yourself the next time you find yourself in the line of fire!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is Hannah Keeley, author of Mom Fog: 8 Steps to Overcoming Mom Fatigue Syndrome. Hannah combines brain science with her knowledge of the truth of God's Word to offer some groundbreaking insights into how women can recognize the unique way God has designed their brains to function and use that knowledge to pursue powerful prayer lives and abundant living! You can connect with Hannah, find out more about her book and take her free "Mom Fog" quiz at HannahKeeley.com

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved. Join us today to learn how to do an "emotions check-in" at bedtime.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! What’s Really at Stake if We Don’t Pray for Our Kids? Our friend Brooke McGlothlin from Million Praying Moms asked a simple question to thousands of moms: “If you believe you should be praying but you aren’t, why not?” Their answers revealed seven common challenges and beliefs moms have, which she describes in detail in her book “Praying Mom: Making Prayer the First and Best Response to Motherhood.” Join us today on the podcast for a great discussion of this much needed book! You can connect with Brooke at https://brookemcglothlin.net

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved. Join us today for tips about creative ways to cultivate gratitude. 

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! It's always helpful as we look forward to a new year to reflect back on the last one. This week, we're going to replay last year's "Praying in the New Year" episode where we reflected on some of the lessons we learned in 2020, then took some time to pray through lots of topics that are just as relevant today as they were a year ago! Today as you listen to to this episode, think about which of your own lessons from 2020 apply to 2021. In what ways has your perspective changed? What new lessons have you learned? We hope you'll enjoy this time of reflection and prayer as we pray in the new year together!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved. Join us today for a tip about all the benefits of writing out our prayers for others.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's guest on the podcast is award-winning author, speaker and podcast host Gina Duke. In her new book, "Organizing Your Prayer Closet," Gina offers the gift of structure prayer journaling. And if you're interested in taking a deep-dive into her book through a 10 week masterclass, visit the link below to learn more! https://etsy.me/3rE9JAo

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved. Join us today to hear about some ways you can incorporate scripture into your prayer life.

Grab your free download of our "Unwrapping the Gifts of Christmas" devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gifts today! Do you ever get frustrated with mood fluctuations caused by your monthly cycle and hormonal changes? Or are you peri- or post-menopausal and struggling to find yourself in this new chapter of life?  You aren't alone! Far too often we look at our cycle as something negative. But today, we're going to flip the script and talk about how tuning in to your own rhythms, cycles and mood patterns can actually enhance your prayer life. Come join us, we can't wait to see you there!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved. Join us today to learn about the power of praying on location.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's guest on the podcast is Rosie Rivera - a wife, mother, TV personality, businesswoman, podcaster, author and influencer. Today we're going to talk about Rosie's book "God is Your Defender: Learning to Stand After Life Has Knocked You Down". Rosie is no stranger to being knocked down, and talks with us about the trauma of abuse, how we all have our own style of responding to trauma, and shares some lessons she's learned along the way about how to stand back up, even after being knocked down over and over again. We know you're going to be so encouraged by this powerful conversation with Rosie! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved. Join us today for a prayer tip that will help you out when you're not sure where to start (and may get you to step outside of your comfort zone!).

If you'd like a free PDF of our "Unwrapping the Gifts of Christmas" Advent devotional visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gifts today! What do you get when you cross an already busy December schedule with a pet emergency? A happy mistake! This week's episode was recorded today, December 6th because of a technical oversight on my (Jaime's) part. But it turned into a very sweet opportunity for us to take some much-needed time to reflect on the gifts of Christmas.  So if you're needing a break from the holiday busyness, look no further. Pull up a chair and join us for an Advent meditation.

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved.  Join us today for a prayer tip that will revolutionize the way you pray!

Don't forget to grab your scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is former American Idol Alumni, Mexican-American actress, producer and artist Moriah Smallbone. Most recently, Moriah has been working on a stunning worship experience, Live from the Quarry which releases in its entirety this Friday, December 3rd. Join us for a great discussion about music, prayer, the importance of mentorship and so much more! You can connect with Moriah and find all of her music at https://www.moriahsmallbone.com

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved.  Join us today for a prayer tip about how to make prayer more fun!

Looking for a way to cultivate gratitude in a creative way? Check out our free video series "Gratitude from A to Z" at  www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude today! Happy Thanksgiving week to our friends in the US. We wanted to take this opportunity to record an extra-special episode celebrating stories of gratitude for how God has worked in our lives, particularly through answered prayer. Today we'll be sharing a special Psalm of thanksgiving, as well as some listener-submitted testimonies (and a few of our own!) of how God has been working. You won't want to miss this one!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved.  Join us today for a prayer tip about how to use social media to boost your prayer life!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guests on the Praying Christian Women podcast are Bryon and Jennifer Harvey, co-authors of Operation: Thriving Marriage, A Field Manual for Maximum Performance and Preventative Maintenance.  This dynamic duo has a passion for helping couples grow closer together as they both grow closer to God. Their unique backgrounds in the military and law have given them insights into some of the deepest struggles couples face, and the wisdom to speak life and biblical truth into marriages. You can connect with the Harveys at www.operationthrivingmarriage.com!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to have one prayer from 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered to your inbox each day! Welcome to our new Wednesday "minisodes"! We wanted to complement our Monday full-length episodes with some quick and easy segments with a prayer tip followed by prayers for the unsaved.  Join us today for a prayer tip that will help you to pray more thoroughly for the people in your life!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! There are so many things that can block us from having the powerful, vibrant prayer lives God has designed us for. But one of the biggest blocks is fear.  Today we discuss some common fears that can make us afraid to pray - and how to overcome them!

Get your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! The holidays are coming at us fast ... ready or not!  For some, the holidays are the highlight of the year. But for so many, the holidays are a source of deep grief and anxiety. That's why we think it's so important for you to join us for this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast. We got to talk with Nancy Hicks about how to navigate the deep waters of grief during the holidays.  Whether you're experiencing grief yourself or not, this episode is full of helpful tips not only for how to handle grief during the holidays, but how to truly see those who are struggling and how to more effectively offer support, love and prayers.  This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's "coffee break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is about how to pray for caregivers of kids with special needs. We had such a great conversation about this that we ended up splitting it into two parts.  Whether you're a caregiver of a child with special needs or not, these episodes will give you lots of insights into some practical ways to help someone who is caring for a child with special needs, as well as some specific prayers you can pray to lift them up. If you'd like more encouragement from moms of kids with special needs, check out episode 083 with Shauna Amick from Joni and Friends, and episode 100 with Jamie Sumner!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's "coffee break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is about how to pray for caregivers of kids with special needs. We had such a great conversation about this that we ended up splitting it into two parts.  Whether you're a caregiver of a child with special needs or not, these episodes will give you lots of insights into some practical ways to help someone who is caring for a child with special needs, as well as some specific prayers you can pray to lift them up. If you'd like more encouragement from moms of kids with special needs, check out episode 083 with Shauna Amick from Joni and Friends, and episode 100 with Jamie Sumner!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Valerie Woerner, author of Pray Confidently and Consistently: finally letting go of the things holding you back from your most important conversation. This book releases Tuesday October 12th and is jam-packed with great information to help you along in your prayer journey. With humor and wisdom, Valerie addresses so many of the questions about prayer you always wanted to ask - and in some cases may not even have known you had!  Pull up a chair to join this fun and informative conversation about the things holding you back from the prayer life you know God has for you. You can connect with Valerie at https://www.valmariepaper.com. You can order (or preorder before Oct 12th!) Valerie's book on Amazon today!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast we share Jaime's session from our Praying Christian Women Online Conference about how to transform your fears and chronic worry into powerful prayers, affirmations and action steps.  We have a PDF so you can follow along and take notes if you'd like: CLICK HERE to download it! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is Charlene Quint, an expert in an extremely important topic: domestic abuse. Charlene is the author of the book Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers: The Comprehensive Handbook to Recognize, Remove and Recover from Abuse.  Comprehensive doesn't even begin to describe the extensive research, care and passion that went into writing this handbook designed to equip women - particularly those in the Church - to recognize abuse and get out of it using a solid biblical foundation. Regardless of whether you or someone you know has suffered from the effects of abuse, you won't want to miss this interview. Charlene talks about how we as the Church can be more aware of abuse, how to pray more effectively, and where to point women for help. You can connect with Charlene at http://www.abusecare.org/ and find her book on Amazon **IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS IMMEDIATE HELP FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, VISIT https://www.thehotline.org or CALL THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE AT 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's "coffee break" episode features a listener question about how to pray when you have health limitations. Making time to pray, having the emotional and physical energy to pray, and staying focused in prayer are challenging enough when you're at your best. But what do you do when you struggle with health limitations like chronic pain, illness or injury, long-term disability or mental or emotional struggles?  Join us today for an in-depth discussion about how to pray despite these challenging situations.

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! This week we're welcoming Christy Wright from the Ramsey Solutions team to the Praying Christian Women podcast. Christy is a well known speaker, author and host of the Christy Wright Show. We talk about her newest book Take Back Your Time: The Guilt Free Guide to Life Balance, which is full of "a-ha!" moments and so many words of wisdom.  She's also recently released a devotional called Living True: 40 Days to Get Back to You, designed to help women take just a little time out of each day to do some self-reflection and to reconnect with God.  You're going to love this conversation with Christy, so pull up a chair and join us! You can connect with Christy and find out more about her books at www.christywright.com.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Are you a fan of The Voice? If so, you're going to love this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we get to sit down with Todd and Brooke Tilghman to discuss life after winning The Voice, marriage, ministry and their book Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy.  Even if you've never seen The Voice, you're guaranteed to come away from our conversation feeling encouraged by Todd and Brooke's transparency about their struggles and commitment to see God at work in both big and small ways throughout their life together. You can connect with Todd and Brooke and find their book at www.EveryLittleWinBook.com

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Empathy (or lack thereof) can have significant impacts on our prayer lives. When empathy is a strength for you, it can allow you to easily put yourself in the shoes of others, opening up the ability to pray thoroughly for someone even when you don't have all the details of their situation. It might be tempting to think of someone with high empathy as more "spiritual" than someone who is less empathetic. But in this episode we also discuss how a lack of empathy has its own set of strengths in regards to prayer. Regardless of where you fall on the empathy spectrum, we have something for you in this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast. Join us today!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Leanne Rozell, author of Praying for that Man: A Love Story From Above. This memoir chronicles Leanne's life leading up to meeting - and marrying - her husband. But this book isn't just a love story about Leanne and the man she ended up marrying. It's a love story about her relationship with God, how it evolved over time, and the process of Leanne learning to trust God with her story. You won't want to miss this interview with Leanne, or her inspirational, uplifting book. Pull up a chair and join us! You can find Leanne's book at https://www.amazon.com/Praying-That-Man-Story-Above/dp/1610660900

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In this week's "coffee break" episode of the podcast, we talk about the role of prayer in a difficult marriage. Honestly, though...every marriage has its difficulties. So if you're married or ever intend to be, we hope this episode will encourage you to make prayer the first line of defense (and offense!) in your marriage. **DIFFICULT DOESN'T MEAN ABUSIVE.** If you are experiencing abuse or feel unsafe in your marriage, contact the National Domestic Violence Helpline.  The National Domestic Violence Hotline  1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) www.ndvh.org

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal!  Do you ever struggle with loneliness? Our guest on the podcast, Abby Turner, can relate. Abby was a young, single professional longing for companionship who had tried unsuccessfully to fill the void with dating. When her mother suggested opening her home and heart to just one or two friends, Abby discovered the unexpected blessing of hospitality.  Join us today on the podcast for a candid discussion about singleness, the gift of "aloneness" and how it relates to prayer, and her beautiful book "The Living Table: Recipes and devotions for everyday get-togethers."  You can connect with Abby at ATabletopAffair.com.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is Bethany Beal. Bethany and her sister Kristen Clark are co-founders of Girl Defined, a ministry that focuses on God's beautiful design for womanhood and love. Bethany and Kristen are also authors of three books: Girl Defined, Love Defined, and Sex, Purity and the Longing of a Girl's Heart. Join us today for a discussion about what purity is (and isn't!), how to navigate singleness as a Christian woman in the 21st century, how to invite God into your love life - and much, much more. You can connect with Bethany and Kristen at www.girldefined.com! Just a heads up: in this episode we discuss God's design for sexuality and some other topics that might make you consider using headphones if you have little ears nearby!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Have you ever heard of "intuitive intercession"? (If not, it's okay - we may have made up the term!) It's a way of praying very thoroughly and specifically for someone by using intuition, empathy, a little imagination, and of course being open to the Holy Spirit's leading in your prayers. There are so many elements of this kind of prayer, so we'd love for you to grab your hot beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and join us today on the podcast for part 2 of this really interesting discussion!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Have you ever heard of "intuitive intercession"? (If not, it's okay - we may have made up the term!) It's a way of praying very thoroughly and specifically for someone by using intuition, empathy, a little imagination, and of course being open to the Holy Spirit's leading in your prayers. There are so many elements of this kind of prayer, so we'd love for you to grab your hot beverage of choice, pull up a chair, and join us today on the podcast for part 1 of this really interesting discussion!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Our guest on the podcast today is preacher, speaker, teacher, psalmist & author of the book I AM, Stacee P. Carr. Stacee's passion for God's Word is contagious, and you will absolutely not want to miss this in-depth discussion about the world-changing power of scripture and prayer and her book I AM. (Be sure to listen to the end where Stacee shares her gift of music and sings one of her beautiful psalms for us!) You can connect with Stacee and find out more about her book "I AM" at https://www.staceepcarr.com.

Have you visited the Praying Christian Women store where we sell prayer-themed merchandise? Check us out at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/shop today! The term "prayer burden" can come with a lot of baggage. If you think you have one, you might feel weighed down by the responsibility of it. If you don't know if you haven one, you might feel guilty that you don't. And if you have no idea what a "prayer burden" is, you might feel like you aren't spiritual enough for not knowing the right Christian jargon. Today we're here to ditch the baggage and guilt, and discuss the ins and outs of prayer burdens in a way that will bring breakthrough, peace and powerful prayers!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is Amy Upchurch, founder of Pink Stork: a Christian based women's wellness, beauty, and fashion brand that was birthed out of a very difficult season of Amy's life. Amy talks with us about how she managed to keep focused on God during an unexpected health crisis and how it inspired her to create Pink Stork to serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women everywhere. Connect with Amy at PinkStork.com!

Have you checked out our prayer-themed merch? Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/shop today! Do you ever feel guilty for praying for yourself? What is the balance between praying for ourselves and others? Does it make you less "mature" to pray only for one or the other? Join us for this week's coffee break episode to hear about all of these questions and more! Submit your own "coffee break" questions or suggestions for episode topics at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/questions.

If you haven't already, grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Today's guest is our friend Brittany Ann from Equipping Godly Women. Brittany has a passion for God's Word, and in February released "Fall in Love With God's Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women," a book designed to equip women to study the Bible more - and love every minute of it! Brittany shares some great insights and practical tips for studying the Bible. Whether you're a longtime Christian or brand new to the faith, you won't want to miss this conversation! You can connect with Brittany and find out more about her book at www.EquippingGodlyWomen.com

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal!  Have you ever wondered if your prayers are effective retroactively? Today we discuss this interesting (and potentially controversial!) topic, looking to scripture for answers.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast Kristy Cambron, author of both fiction and nonfiction, including the Verse Mapping series of Bibles and Bible studies. Join us for an informative and inspiring conversation about what Verse Mapping is, and why incorporating scripture into your life is essential for a powerful prayer life! You can learn more about verse mapping at https://versemapping.com Find out more about Kristy's fiction work at https://kristycambron.com

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal. Today's "Coffee Break" question is from a listener who wants to know how we can continue to faithfully pray for our unsaved friends and family members without losing hope. It can be hard to pray for months, years or even decades for people we care deeply about, only to see little or no change. How can we persevere in our prayers without losing hope? Join the conversation to find out! Listen to our interview with Leslie Strobel about praying for her unsaved husband Lee (who eventually became a pastor) here: https://anchor.fm/praying-christian-women/episodes/071-How-to-Pray-For-an-Unbelieving-Spouse-with-Leslie-Strobel-ebrrrk Find out more about Leslie and Lee Strobel and the Case For Christ movie here: https://www.thecaseforchristmovie.com/ Get your paperback copy of "30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved" here: https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Prayer-Unsaved-Devotions-Christian/dp/1713016613/

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's guest on the podcast is Natalie Hixson, a Christian coach who specializes in helping women experiencing destructive anger. She shares her story, as well as some really helpful, practical steps you can take to tap into God’s power to overcome destructive anger in your own life. Connect with Natalie here: http://nataliehixson.com/prayingchristianwomen  If you are in a crisis and feel that your child is in danger from abuse, contact this help line: https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/ 1-800-422-4453 or 1-800-4-A-CHILD

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. Visit www.faithfulcounseling.com/praying to receive 10% off your first month! Today's coffee break episode deals with a listener question regarding how the Body of Christ can support people with mental health and addiction struggles. We do a deep-dive into some really hard questions like: - what does it look like to give prayer and emotional support to someone struggling with mental health or addiction issues? - is there a time when prayer isn't enough? - does it mean that prayer doesn't work if someone continues to struggle with addiction or mental illness despite prayer and petition? - how do you know when it's time to seek out counseling or medication? - is it "unspiritual" to take medication for mental illness or addiction?  If you or someone you care about is in a crisis situation that needs immediate attention, here is some information that can help: NAMI Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

If you haven't already, grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is the amazing Bunmi Laditan, author of "Dear God: Honest Prayers to a God Who Listens". This book is filled with authentic prayers from Bunmi's journals chronicling as she puts it, "a spiritual journey from questioning, wandering, despair, to (mostly) trusting a God who I now know sees me, hears me, and for reasons I still don't understand, loves me."  Join us for a truly uplifting conversation about Bunmi's journey of faith and about taking off the mask and talking to God. You can connect with Bunmi at BunmiLaditan.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's episode of the podcast is all about prayer lessons from gardening! We both love plants, and there are so many analogies from horticulture in scripture that can be applied to our faith. Join us for a fun exploration of some of our favorite prayer lessons from plants.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is speaker, radio host, consultant, author and founder of the I Can't Come Down conference - Rachel G. Scott. Rachel talks with us about how the book of Nehemiah reveals ways we can overcome distractions, choose focus and ultimately clarify and fulfill the purpose God has given us. She discusses the importance of prayer in unveiling our God-given purpose, and how it's vital to impacting our sphere of influence and God's kingdom as a whole (and so much more!). So join us today for a truly inspirational conversation. After you listen, you won't be able to come down, either! Connect with Rachel and find out more about the I Can't Come Down conferences at https://icantcomedown.com

If you missed the Praying Christian Women Online Conference, there's good news! You can get lifetime access to all 23 conference session (plus bonuses!) by purchasing an All Access Pass. Learn more by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/access! Today we're giving you a sneak peek at the Praying Christian Women Online Conference as we share Alana's "Prayer and Productivity" session where she talks about the importance (and "how-tos") of inviting God into your schedule each day. 

If you missed the Praying Christian Women Online Conference, there's good news! You can get lifetime access to all 23 conference session (plus bonuses!) by purchasing an All Access Pass. Learn more by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/access! Today we're giving you a sneak peek at the Praying Christian Women Online Conference as we share the welcome session from Day 2 where Jaime shares the most important component of prayer, shares the gospel and talks about some great resources for praying for your unsaved friends and family. You can find more speakers and sessions by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/conference2021 and signing up!

If you missed the Praying Christian Women Online Conference, there's good news! You can get lifetime access to all 23 conference session (plus bonuses!) by purchasing an All Access Pass. Learn more by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/access! Today we're giving you a sneak peek at what you can expect from the Praying Christian Women Online Conference on April 12, 13 and 14th. We also talk about what it means to be a praying Christian woman in the 21st century. This recording is the welcome session for Day 1 of the conference. You can find more speakers and sessions by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/conference 2021 and signing up!

If you missed the Praying Christian Women Online Conference, there's good news! You can get lifetime access to all 23 conference session (plus bonuses!) by purchasing an All Access Pass. Learn more by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/access! This week's guest on the podcast is life coach, speaker and author of Your HeartSong Journey, Gail Armatys. We talk about what it means to find your HeartSong - or God-given purpose in life. Gail shares about her own journey, and about the important role prayer plays in finding joy and purpose in life. She gives some practical tips for when you feel stuck and unclear about what God has next, and some basic first steps in moving forward into the plans God has for you to live with confidence and clarity. Join us today! You can connect with Gail at GailArmatys.com.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! It's Good Friday, and we wanted to bring you a special episode looking at the longest recorded prayer of Jesus from John 17. Jesus prayed this the night before his crucifixion, and it's not only a window into the desires of his heart for his disciples and all believers, but a wonderful model for prayer. We hope this episode will usher your heart into a spirit of prayer and meditation as we prepare for Easter weekend.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Joining us today on the podcast is Eryn Eddy, the founder and CEO of So Worth Loving - a lifestyle brand that uses apparel and community to bridge pain and shame toward an awareness of self-worth. Most recently, Eryn is also the author of the book So Worth Loving: How Discovering Your True Value Changes Everything.  In our conversation today, Eryn speaks candidly about the trauma of divorce and the disappointment she felt at the lack of love she initially received from the Christian community. We talk about how she eventually found “her people” and worked through the pain, and about the importance of engaging in honest conversations with God, yourself and others. Most of all, Eryn shares her heart for why you are "so worth loving." Join the conversation! You can connect with Eryn at https://www.eryneddy.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! If you haven't listened to part 1 of Praying Through the Ten Steps of Forgiveness, you might want to revisit episode 146 before listening here. Today we take the Ten Steps of Forgiveness to the next level...and it gets personal! Jaime shares an area where she needs to experience forgiveness in her marriage, and Alana demonstrates how to apply the Ten Steps when forgiving a situation rather than a person - in her case, all of 2020. You won't want to miss this!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! The last year has been difficult for everyone, but it's becoming clear that the toll on the mental health of children has been especially high. Join us today for an eye-opening conversation with experts in the field of mental health in children, Drs. Donna and David Lane. We talk about how parents, grandparents, teachers and the Church can support the mental health of our kids. We discuss the powerful role prayer and faith can play in the lives of children, as well as how we can use prayer as one of many important ways to support our children's mental health in these unprecedented times.  You can connect with the Lanes at www.thedoctorslane.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Forgiveness is an essential part of our spiritual lives, and more than that - it's a command! But it's not always easy. Join us today for a practical, hands-on episode about how you can invite God into a ten step process of forgiveness.  Here are the ten steps:  1.Acknowledge your anger  2.Acknowledge your hurt & disappointment  3. Admit what your fear is  4. I’m sorry that I....(what you’re missing)  5. What I really wanted was...  6. Gratitude (things surrounding the issue or “even though” prayers)  7. Love (prayers - I love ___ - even if you have to add an “even though”) Power in stating it before God. Go deeper: what do you love about this person?  8. Compassion - try to empathize with their side/where they’re coming from.  9. Forgiveness itself - review the last steps and move forward and saying I forgive ______.  10. Appreciation : the debrief - note if you feel different, appreciate the release, appreciate Gods forgiveness. The lid you put on this process.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week we're really excited to have a conversation with author, speaker and host of the Happy Hour podcast, Jamie Ivey. This week Jamie and her husband Aaron are releasing a fun, creative marriage project called Complement that includes books and a bible study. Jamie joins us for a great discussion about how to invite God into your marriage - whether it's happy and thriving or struggling mightily. She gets real about some of the most difficult times in her own marriage, how ages and stages of children have changed the way she and Aaron relate to each other, and what it means to be "on mission" with your spouse.  You can order Complement here, and connect with Jamie at www.jamieivey.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is host of the Grace Enough Podcast, Amber Cullum. Join us for a discussion about how the daily practice of gratitude can transform you - and even your entire home. Amber talks about her own journey of practicing gratitude and gives us some practical tips for how you can tailor your own pursuit of gratitude to the needs of your home and family. You won't want to miss this! You can connect with Amber at www.graceenoughpodcast.com.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Join us for part 2 of our conversation about prayer and toxic relationships. In Episode 141 we talked about some generally toxic relationships that can be drains on your physical and spiritual energy, but in this coffee break episode we answer a listener question about what to do when those toxic relationships happen to be family members.  Remember, "toxic relationship" is different from abuse. If you believe you are in an abusive relationship or feel unsafe in your home, visit: https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-994-9662

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week’s guest on the podcast is “Grom Mom” Monica Swanson (if you don’t know what a grom is, listen to the episode to find out!). We talk about what intentional parenting looks like for her, how her prayer life has evolved during different ages and stages of her boys’ lives, and discuss her book “Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most From You.” Join us today! You can connect with Monica at https://monicaswanson.com

Check out our online prayer retreat "Praying in the New Year" at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/newyear today! Have you ever been in a toxic relationship? Maybe a person comes to mind who has inappropriately latched on to your desire to help others, or even deliberately deceived you just to get attention, prayer or financial help. In this episode, we discuss several different types of toxic relationships, how to identify if you're in one, and what you can do to be the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting world - without being taken advantage of, and while being a good steward of your limited time, energy and prayers.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Join us today for a conversation with author Angella Bundz about her book “7 Simple Steps to Studying Scripture: How to Journal Your Way Through the Word of God.” Angella shares about how God prompted her to begin journaling just before a devastating cancer diagnosis, and how a passion for prayer and God’s word came out of that difficult time. You can connect with Angella at https://www.angellabundz.com. Join her Facebook group “The Power of Paper” at https://m.facebook.com/groups/530245811236975/?tsid=0.5470549744201514&source=result

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! As Christians we know there is a spiritual battle going on behind the veil of what we can see and touch, but sometimes the specifics of what that battle looks like in our day-to-day can be hard to discern when there aren't specific examples in scripture to draw from. Our discussion today centers around whether items can be cursed or have spiritual attachments, and if so, what should we do if we come across one? Join us today for a balanced, biblically-focused conversation about a topic we've been wanting to cover on the podcast for a long time!

** This episode is even better on video! Typically only our Patreon community has access to our recent video episodes but we're offering today's episode to the public. Watch here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46084761 Have you ever wanted to journal your prayers more, but just haven't known where to start? If so, you won't want to miss our conversation today with author and member of our Praying Christian Women Community, Eliane Smith.  Eliane takes us through her journey of prayer journaling, sharing how it became a passion for her, as well as giving some practical tips and advice for making prayer journaling a more regular part of your life. During the episode, she mentions her book "Ten Homeschool Secrets: How I Survived Being Homeschooled." You can find it on Amazon!

Looking to pray more in the new year? For a limited time we’re offering our "Praying in the New Year" online retreat for 50% off at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/retreats. Check it out today! Just about all of us are glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror...right? But what if instead of forgetting all about it, we decided to welcome 2021 by looking back on the lessons we've learned from 2020? After all, God was in it, and we don't want to miss any lessons he's had for us to learn during this unprecedented year! Whether you came out of 2020 relatively unscathed but inconvenienced, or are still dealing with trauma, loss and devastation that will be with you for years to come (or somewhere in-between), we invite you join us for what we hope will be a God-seeking time of reflection and prayer.  If you're in that second category - please know we are with you and lifting you up in our prayers today. We have a prayer for you at the end of this episode. We would also love to hear from you at [email protected] if you have prayer needs. 

Looking for ways to pray for healthcare workers, particularly during the pandemic? Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/healthcare today for your free devotional!  Join us today on the podcast for an eye-opening, conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” We talk about how to determine what kind of rest you’re lacking in your own life, how to find the rest your body, soul and spirit need, and of course the role prayer plays in our quest for rest. Join us today!  You can take Dr. Saundra’s “Rest Quiz” at https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/ Connect with Dr. Saundra at https://ichoosemybestlife.com/ And that quote I butchered? Here it is: "If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tenderly in its Master's presence. And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back and place it again in our Lord's presence, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour will be very well employed." — St. Francis de Sales

If you’d like our “Unwrapping the Gifts of Christmas” free PDF visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gifts today!  Our goal for today’s episode is to offer you a time of rest, prayer and worship as we get ready for Christmas. Take some time out of your busy day to unwrap eight gifts of Christmas by reading and praying through prophecies pointing to Jesus. We can’t wait to see you there!

Have you been wanting to pray for healthcare workers during the pandemic, but just haven't known where to start? We've got you covered! Download your free PDF at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/healthcare today! Today's bonus episode of the podcast couldn't be more timely, as COVID-19 cases have been surging and healthcare workers have been stretched thin. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, a physician, teacher, podcaster, CEO and author of the book "Between Grit and Grace."  Dr. Sasha takes us through "a day in the life" of a physician in this COVID-19 pandemic era, and gives us so many prayer points and practical tips for how we can support those working in the healthcare field. We also get to talk about her book "Between Grit and Grace" and her passion for encouraging women to step boldly into who God has created them to be. You will not want to miss this power-packed conversation! You can connect with Dr. Sasha at www.becomebraveenough.com.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! It's a pretty universally accepted concept that gratitude is good for you. Good for the spirit, good for the mind, even good for the body! But it doesn't come naturally; it's something that needs to be cultivated. Join us today for a discussion about some practical ways we can develop the discipline of gratitude in our everyday lives. Check out our "Gratitude from A to Z" blog for some prayer points, then try to come up with your own list!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!  This week's guest, Erin Weidemann, has battled (and survived) cancer five times. She is a former atheist and "mean girl" turned all-in "God girl." She wears more hats than you can count as a podcaster, speaker, best-selling author, homeschool consultant, certified teacher and coach.  In our conversation, Erin talks about how God met her during a very dark time and transformed her unbelief into an unwavering faith. We talk about how she became passionate about pointing girls to Jesus, and Erin tells us all about her amazing "Bible Belles" book series for girls and her newest release of "Ringleaders." These would make wonderful gifts for any little girls in your life. Join us today! You can connect with Erin at https://erinweidemann.com/ and find out more about her books at https://biblebelles.com/ 

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Are you already feeling the pressure to "have it all together" for the holiday season? With all of the added stresses of 2020, more than ever we need rest for our bodies, minds and spirits. That’s precisely the reason we decided to air this bonus episode! Today we get to sit down with Jennifer Elwood, author of “Counting Up to Christmas: 24 gifts from the gospel of Luke” about the importance of slowing down and seeking rest each day during the holidays through prayer and meditation on God’s Word. We know it’s going to bless you today! You can connect with Jennifer in lots of ways: Website: https://jenniferelwood.com/ Her Facebook Page: Jennifer Elwood, Author https://www.facebook.com/peacocksojourning The Counting Up To Christmas Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/countinguptochristmas Counting Up To Christmas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacocksojourning/ Spotify Playlist “Counting Up To Christmas in the Gospel of Luke” https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07T8R6EIHt6lMhpuDRHCJu

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! With all of the self-help resources available today, we often get stuck focusing on the things in our lives that need improvement. But have you ever bothered discovering your strengths? This week's episode was as enlightening for us as we hope it will be for you! Join us for this two-part episode (see Episode 129 for part 1) as we dive into CliftonStrengths and discover how knowing the way God has wired us can be an amazing tool for growing in our prayer lives.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Celebrate Thanksgiving week with the Praying Christian Women podcast! This week we share some listener testimonies about answered prayers and talk about some of the many things we're thankful for. 

If you haven't already, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal to get your free scripture journal today! Today's guest on the podcast is Robyn Karns, who talks with us about learning to lean into God and to see him at work in her life, even after the devastating loss of her son Zach after his long battle with depression, substance abuse and addiction. She also tells us all about the jewelry line God has inspired her to create in the aftermath of Zach's death to honor his life and to lift up other warrior women who are fighting every day on their knees for their children. You can connect with Robyn and see her beautiful jewelry line at www.robynkarns.com!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal!    With all of the self-help resources available today, we often get stuck focusing on the things in our lives that need improvement. But have you ever bothered discovering your strengths? This week's episode was as enlightening for us as we hope it will be for you! Join us for this two-part episode as we dive into CliftonStrengths and discover how knowing the way God has wired us can be an amazing tool for growing in our prayer lives.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Today's guest on the podcast is Sunday Burquest (a.k.a. "Grit Girl"). You might know Sunday from her appearance on Survivor: Millenials vs. Gen X as the faith-filled friend to everyone who wouldn't give up. But Sunday's story of grit goes much deeper. After beating breast cancer, appearing on Survivor and establishing her "Grit Girl" ministry, Sunday was told her cancer had recurred and spread. Join us today to hear Sunday's amazing story of staying focused on God and full of joy and hope despite facing some of life's biggest challenges. Sunday also answers a listener question from Natalya about how to embrace the nearness of God throughout the journey of cancer patients and their families. You can connect with Sunday and find out more about her story and her book at www.iamgritgirl.com. Sunday also has a Go Fund Me page at https://gf.me/u/yjzph4.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!   We're the Praying Christian Women Podcast. We like prayer. Actually, we love prayer! And we believe that our prayers change the fabric of reality. But we also acknowledge that there are times when prayer can be an excuse not to take action. So how do we know if we're making prayer a priority in a healthy way, or at the expense of taking the actions God is calling us to? Join us for a really interesting discussion!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!  This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast is author, speaker and mentor Karen Ehman. Karen brings us an incredibly timely message straight from her new book "Reach Out, Gather In: 40 Days to Opening Your Heart and Home." Hospitality is something we might find more difficult in a post-COVID world, but Karen brings us some much-needed encouragement about how hospitality is a state of heart you can take with you anywhere. She offers advice, personal stories and helpful tips for how we can overcome obstacles to making hospitality a regular part of our lives, and in doing so how we can open doors to minister to others through prayer in ways we never could have otherwise.  You can find out more about Karen's new book at www.karenehman.com

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!   Today's "coffee break" question (from listener Rebecca) is how do you continue praying consistently when you aren't even sure God hears you? Join us for a discussion about how to cultivate consistency in your prayer life in general, as well as how to press on even when God seems silent.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever wonder how to discern God's voice from all of the noise? Have you ever struggled to figure out which people to surround yourself with to help you navigate an important decision, or to decide whether to follow a dream or not? If so, you'll definitely want to join us for today's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! Our guest Alli Worthington talks with us about her own experiences in these areas and so much more. We discuss her new book, "Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence," and the amazing story about how even the book itself is a testimony to God's ability to faithfully and powerfully direct our steps, even when we can't see what's ahead. You can connect with Alli at www.alliworthington.com, where you can find out more about her book (and take a really fun quiz to find out what your superpower is!).

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!   Do you pray before going on a big trip, or even each time you walk out the door? Praying for "travel mercies" or a "hedge of protection" is something that has become commonplace in many Christian homes. Is this kind of prayer biblical? Can it become superstitious? Is God interested in our physical protection, or is it missing a bigger picture to focus only on remaining safe? You might be surprised at some of the conclusions we come to in this really interesting discussion about prayers for protection!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!   Are you one of the many moms schooling from home right now? Maybe it's by choice, or maybe it's the last thing you ever thought you'd be doing right now. Either way, we're here for you!  Join us for an episode of encouragement, advice, and of course prayer for all the moms experiencing "schooling from home." And even if you aren't teaching children at the moment, this episode will equip you with ways you can be praying for and supporting the moms who are!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we get to talk with author, speaker and Christian Life Coach Cherlyn Decker. Cherlyn was a self-described "people-pleasing workaholic" who talks about how God used an incredibly difficult time of pruning to remind her of the true source of power, launching her forward in ways she never imagined. Join us as she shares her ongoing journey from trials to triumph!  You can connect with Cherlyn at https://www.cherlyndecker.com/prayingwomen

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal!   Have you ever heard God speak to you, but weren't sure whether you should share your revelation with others? This is our listener question in today's Coffee Break episode of the podcast. Join us for the discussion!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Award-winning author and journalist Patricia Raybon joins us on the podcast today to expound on some powerful lessons about prayer from her book "I Told the Mountain to Move." Patricia has a gentle, quiet spirit ... and the heart and soul of a warrior. There is so much wisdom in this conversation, you will not want to miss out! You can connect with Patricia at https://www.patriciaraybon.com.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! In episode 116 we talked about "spiritual housekeeping," looking at different aspects of our spiritual lives using the analogy of rooms in a house (if you missed it, you might want to listen to that one first!). But after getting your spiritual house in order, what are the next steps involved to get your physical house in order: taking a home and making it into a sanctuary for you, your family members, and even any visitors who might come through the door?  This episode was so much fun to record. We think you'll come away from listening with a renewed passion to make your house a home, and to make your home a house of prayer!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's guest on the podcast is author, speaker and podcaster Chrystal Evans Hurst. She's about to launch an amazing devotional called "The 28 Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God." During our conversation we talk about her family and her new book, as well as how to love each other well during these unprecedented times. The 28 Day Prayer Journey launches September 1, but if you preorder you can get some pretty sweet bonuses! Visit www.chrystalevanshurst.com/pray to find out more. Here's the link to the video we mention in the interview where Chrystal's dad Tony Evans talks with his children and grandchildren about the tense cultural climate: https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3H9x-D44l/ And here's a great blog post from Chrystal's website for anyone wanting to continue the conversation about racism: https://chrystalevanshurst.com/so-what-do-i-do/

Grab your free prayer journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! In today's special episode of the podcast, we dive headfirst into the topic of unity in the Body of Christ during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tensions are high, opinions are strong, and we'd love to invite you into a time to talk and pray about how now more than ever it's important for us as believers to approach each other (as well as the rest of the world) from a heart of love, humility and desire to glorify God despite our differences of opinion.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Join us today for a fun conversation about "spiritual housekeeping" where we draw parallels between each room of a typical house and a component of your spiritual life. We'll take you through each "room," offering up questions you can ask yourself to determine whether or not your house is in order - and give you some suggestions for how to tidy up when necessary!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Be honest, does the Proverbs 31 woman sometimes seem like an unattainable standard? If so, get ready to be encouraged and inspired. Award-winning author and speaker Lauren Crews joins us today on the podcast to shed light on Proverbs 31, revealing some amazing truths from God's word. You will never look at Proverbs 31 the same again! You can connect with Lauren and find her books at www.laurencrews.com

Don't forget to pick up your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! How much time do you spend thinking about spiritual warfare? If you're like most of us, the busyness of life probably prevents you from focusing too much on the spiritual realities the Bible talks about in Ephesians 6:12. So today we're taking some time to use an outline of "Satan's Battle Plan" from Lysa TerKeurst as a launchpad to create an offensive (and defensive) strategy to combat his plan with prayer. Pull up a chair and join us! To listen to the episode of "Chrystal's Chronicles" where Lysa TerKeurst explains her perspective on Satan's battle plan, visit https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chrystals-chronicles/222-seeing-god-at-work-in-zQyW4L53oCg/#

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever have prayer regrets? Things you wish in retrospect you'd prayed for? Or maybe your prayer regrets are things you prayed long and hard for that turned out not to be in your best interest, and you feel like your prayer energy was misspent. Join us today for a lengthy discussion about prayer regrets, dedicated to Kitty (who happens to be a dog). And a disclaimer: there's a lot of dog-talk in this episode. If you're not a fan of dogs, you might want to search the archives for another episode. If you're a dog lover (or even dog-neutral), pull up a chair, because you won't want to miss this conversation!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!   Christian fiction author Kelly Yonce joins us on the podcast today to talk about her newest book, The Thing About Mustard Seeds. We discuss English tea, as well as faith, forgiveness and the importance of having grace with the difficult people in your life. Pull up a chair, you won't want to miss our conversation! You can connect with Kelly and find her books at https://www.bayoulibertybooks-kellyyonce.com/

Get your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!  Here's part 2 of our look behind the scenes of the Praying Christian Women podcast. We reminisce about the early days of podcasting, answer some questions about what we do when we're not podcasting, consider each others' strengths and weaknesses, and laugh a whole lot in the process.

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! We had the pleasure of talking with Alexandra Kaval from Grace Space Christian Coaching about how we can journey from being overwhelmed and scattered to becoming focused and purposeful, and ultimately rooted in our identity in Christ. If you've ever wondered what Christian coaching looks like, she gives a great description of what she does, and shares how God called her to serve women through Christian coaching. As a bonus, she answers one of our listener questions about how to discern God's will for your future. We'd love for you to join us! You can connect with Alexandra at www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com

Get your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!  This week we take you behind the scenes of the Praying Christian Women podcast, answering some "ask us anything" listener questions. We end up talking a lot about life in Alaska, and end with some prayer points for our beautiful state, and encouragement for you to pray for your own local region!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We were so excited to have author and speaker Nancy Hicks back on the podcast. Nancy opens up about some of her recent personal struggles, as well as how she has been navigating some of the larger nation- and worldwide struggles of 2020. You don't want to miss some of the priceless nuggets of wisdom Nancy offers as we discuss how we can all "release life in the middle of the mess." Pull up a chair and join us! You can connect with Nancy at www.NancyHicksLive.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today we discuss how to transform feelings of anger, grief or frustration into powerful prayers of lament. We talk about the difference between lament and complaining or grumbling, as well as the importance of not rushing through your grief just to keep others from feeling uncomfortable. 

Join us today for a time of prayer for racial healing in America and across the globe.

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal to get your free scripture journal today! There is a stigma surrounding the term "mental illness" that makes people reluctant to admit that they or someone they love is suffering. Kay Warren shatters the silence by sharing her own deeply personal story. She talks about the powerful role of prayer (as well as its limitations) in supporting loved ones with mental illness, and offers hope to those whose faith has been shaken by profound loss.  Because May is Mental Illness Awareness Month, we wanted to revisit this conversation with Kay and point you to some of her resources to support families impacted by mental illness at www.kaywarren.com. NOTE: This episode includes discussion about severe depression and suicide

Get 30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved delivered right to your inbox! Sign up at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved today. In today's Coffee Break episode, our listener shares about a family history of mental illness that caused "hearing from God" to be something she had to navigate with extra wisdom and discernment. Join us today for a discussion about how family history can affect each one of us in our prayer lives. We can't wait to see you there! Related podcast episodes: 006 Generational Sins, 038 Is it Me, God, or the Devil Talking and 062 When God Calls You to Step Out in Faith with Cristy Olof

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! A lot has happened since we've recorded our last "normal" Praying Christian Women podcast episode! We celebrated our 100th episode (woot woot!!) and are so incredibly thankful for each of our listeners (that's you!) Today we pick up right where we left off in episode 99 discussing the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and applying the principles from the book specifically to our prayer lives. If you've ever wanted to be more focused and intentional about your prayer life, you will not want to miss this episode! If you'd like to listen to part 1, head back to Episode 099 first. 

Want a resource to help you pray through the pandemic? Grab our 14 day COVID-19 devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today! Today we talk about loving our brothers and sisters in Christ even when our opinions differ, discuss some of the things our families have learned through our time at home, and as always end with prayer. 

Join our Praying Christian Women Community facebook group today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/634515453629795   Today we talk about graduations, what we'd do to prepare if we knew we'd be sick for a few weeks, and end with talking about the Praying Christian Women Community (our private facebook group) and praising God by reading through Psalm 19.

Grab our 14-day COVID-19 devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today!     We spent way too much time talking about Christian comedy (and coming up with the plot for a new sit-com involving a pastor's family). We also discussed our ideal quarantine date night, and finished up with the last day of our COVID-19 devotional: prayer for unity of believers. Pull up a chair and join in our conversation!

Grab our 14-day COVID-19 devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today!   It's been a while since we've talked! Join us today as we discuss family tension, days when you have the "blahs," and Alana gets back to us about a pressing question she's been mulling over since the last time we met up. Don't forget to listen to the end when we go through Day 12 of our COVID devotional, praying for spiritual revival!

Grab our 14-day COVID-19 devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today!   Today we got to talk with Pam Fields from www.tendingfields.net about how God has called her to blog and speak to "less-than-perfect Christian mamas" from all walks of life, and how the pandemic launched her into a new ministry. She shares her story, as well as lots of great prayer tips. You won't want to miss this conversation...pull up a chair and join us! You can connect with Pam at www.tendingfields.net.

Grab our free COVID-19 devotional today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight!      You never know what we're going to talk about next. Today we discuss puppies and even pause (paws?) for a barking dog. We talk decide what we'd do with just one hour of internet each day, and end with a bible reading in Genesis 16 and prayer for the homeless. Grab your coffee and join us!

Grab our free COVID-19 devotional today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight!    In today's COVID Conversation, we talk about fixing plumbing and other things we never thought we'd do pre-quarantine, as well as what we'd do with one whole day quarantine-free! Don't forget to listen to the end when we'll pray for financial burdens during this difficult time for so many.

Grab our free COVID-19 devotional today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight!   We just can't get enough of Baby Yoda. Today we talk about him again, talk about memories that may or may not be accurate, discuss the placebo effect and mind over matter - and most importantly, we take time to pray for the sick. We can't wait to see you there!

Grab our free COVID-19 devotional today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight!   Today we dive into some COVID Confessions, talk about an inspirational story that highlights the amazing gift of prayer, and end with prayer for our economy.

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.       Join us today as we project how COVID-19 might transform life as we know it, share our favorite quarantine meals and end in prayer for vulnerable people.

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.     Join us today as we talk about favorite quarantine movies and series, the real meaning (and pronunciation!) of "Maundy Thursday" and an excerpt from John 14. We can't wait to see you there!

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.   In this COVID Conversation we talk about holy week traditions, our favorite Easter hymns and close in prayer for teachers, students and parents.

Download Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis, our free 14-day devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today!  In today's interview, we got to talk with Jen M. Watson, prayer director for Black Christian Influencers, about how prayer has launched her into action, how to discern our God-given purpose in life, and so much more!  You can connect with Jen at www.jenmwatson.com, and partner with her to empower the lives of underserved women and children in Nigeria, West Africa by visiting www.mygracedavid.com.

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.   In today's COVID Conversation we talk about Dolly Parton, practical jokes, and end with prayer for medical workers and essential employees.

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.   In today's conversation, we talk about Baby Yoda, survivor's guilt, and pray for people in isolation. Come join us!

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.   Today was just a fun, lighthearted look at what makes us laugh, some stories of everyday heroes and we close with prayer for the Church as Christians all over the globe navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

Download Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis, our free 15-day devotional at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today!   Today's interview with special needs mom and author of Eat, Sleep, Save the World, Jamie Sumner, couldn't have been more timely. With many parents struggling to navigate the COVID-19 crisis and how to deal with school closures and activity cancellations, perhaps none have been impacted more than parents of children with special needs. Jamie joins us on the podcast today to share her own story, and to offer practical and spiritual encouragement not just for special needs moms, but to all of you moms out there who might feel unseen and alone in your parenting struggles!   Connect with Jamie and find out more about her books at www.jamie-sumner.com

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight. Today we talk about the importance of learning to be still while helping when we can. We discuss how we're adjusting to the "new normal," and end with Day 2 of our new 14-day devotional where we pray for our leaders. 

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight. This is our longest-yet COVID conversation, and quite possibly the heaviest. If you're not in the mood for discussing some of the darker topics of COVID-19, maybe wait for another time to tune in. But if you're up for it, join us for a look at how our deepest fears can be used to launch us into powerful prayers, as well as reminders that God is on the throne! 

Get our  free downloadable 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today! Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight.   Today we talk about rising hope, balancing calculated risk with wisdom, and a helpful tool for seeing people through God's eyes. We also go through Day 1 of our new devotional and pray for our family and friends. Pull up a chair and join us!

Download your copy of our 14-day devotional: Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight! In today's COVID conversation we talk about silver linings, bearded dragons and amazing teachers (and a whole lot more!). So tune in and we'll see you there!

We've just finished our "Praying Christian Women's Guide to Praying Through the COVID-19 Crisis." It's a 14-day e-book devotional you can download as a PDF. Get a copy at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/bethelight today! Today we discuss 97-year-olds climbing orange trees, Alana rolls out her brilliant (and really fun) plan for how to commemorate our experience with COVID-19 in the future, and we discuss why it's so important to pray for our leaders more than we complain about them. We can't wait to see you there!

Sign up for our free "Worrier to Warrior" webinar at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/warrior to learn an easy system for transforming fear and chronic worry into powerful prayers and affirmations! In today's "COVID Conversation" we talk about some of our super-personal isolation-related purchases, discuss how great God is and the importance of being unified as believers, and pray specifically for our church leaders, and those nations being hit hardest by the pandemic. Pull up a chair and join us today!

Sign up for our free "Worrier to Warrior" webinar at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/warrior to help you change worry into powerful prayers! In light of recent events (i.e. the world as we know it seeming to have turned upside-down!) we wanted to connect with you on a more regular basis to offer hope and encouragement (and of course some prayer!)...because we're pretty sure you have some extra time on your hands at home! Join us for another "COVID Conversation," and stay tuned for more in the days to come!

Looking for some inspiration? Grab our FREE video series, Gratitude from A to Z, today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude. In light of recent events (i.e. the world as we know it seeming to have turned upside-down!) we wanted to connect with you on a more regular basis to offer hope and encouragement (and of course some prayer!)...because we're pretty sure you have some extra time on your hands at home! Join us for another "COVID Conversation," and stay tuned for more in the days to come!

Looking for some inspiration? Grab our FREE video series, Gratitude from A to Z, today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude. In light of recent events (i.e. the world as we know it seeming to have turned upside-down!) we wanted to connect with you on a more regular basis to offer hope and encouragement (and of course some prayer!)...because we're pretty sure you have some extra time on your hands at home! Join us for our first "COVID Conversation," and stay tuned for more in the days to come!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Prayer is a relationship, not just something to check off a list...right? But even in a relationship, if we're not intentional about meeting with the person in question, the relationship can suffer! We need good prayer habits. So take a break and pull up a chair and join us for part 1 of our conversation and learn how to deepen your relationship with God through some "habit hacks" that might surprise you! In this episode we discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

Grab your free scripture journal now at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Since much of our prayer lives are private, have you ever wondered if you're going about it in the right (or wrong) way? How do other people pray? How long should prayers last? Is there a particular structure we should follow? Join us on today's coffee break episode of the podcast where we discuss a listener's question about how to know if you're praying the right way.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com today! Do the news headlines leave you feeling anxious or even hopeless? Do you really want to pray for current events, but find that there's just too much to pray for and end up feeling overwhelmed? In today's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we offer up some practical advice for how to transform those negative feelings into powerful prayers - without the overwhelm.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Have you ever felt like maybe God isn't listening when you pray? You aren't alone! Today's listener question expresses this very frustration. Take a coffee break and come sit down with us as we discuss how to deal with those times of "radio silence" from God.

Get your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today's guest on the podcast is Nancy Hicks, author of Meant to Live: Living in Light of the Good News. Her passion for the Lord and about her message is absolutely contagious! You won't want to miss this inspiring interview where Nancy shares about what she's learned in her extensive international travels about what makes powerful prayer and much, much more! You can connect with Nancy at www.nancyhickslive.com

If you haven't already, head over to www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude to get instant access to our free video series "Gratitude from A to Z".  Have you ever prayed your heart out about a situation...only to find things getting worse instead of improving? Maybe you've wondered if God heard you, or if you've done something to make him angry. If so, you aren't alone! Join us today for a dose of hope and encouragement as we discuss what do when things seem to get worse after you pray.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever feel like you don't fit into the mold of what you think a "praying Christian woman" should look like? Maybe you're more likely to daydream than to sit down and pray through a list. Or maybe you pray regularly through your list, but your prayers feel dry and lifeless. If this is you, come join us for this week's episode of the podcast all about how imagination can actually enhance your prayer life!

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever feel like a broken record when you pray? You aren't alone! In this week's "coffee break" episode of the podcast, a listener asks us how to keep from sounding repetitive in her prayers, and we do our best to offer some scripture and helpful tips. We hope you'll join us!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unstoppable to enter to win Bethany Hamilton's Unstoppable Year online course! You may have heard how Bethany Hamilton survived a shark attack when she was thirteen, then went on to resume surfing and win a national title - but the story didn't end there. Today Bethany joins us to talk about her recent roles (in addition to surfing!) as a wife and mother, and how prayer and a foundation of faith have given her the strength to persevere through all of life's challenges.

Get instant access to our new free video series "Gratitude from A to Z" right now at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude! On this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast you'll get a sneak peek into the Praying Christian Women Community, our private Facebook group where you can connect with Alana, Jaime and other women who share your passion to deepen their prayer lives! Join us for a time of adoration, as we praise God for his attributes by praying through some of the names of God.

On this week's episode of the podcast, Alana and Jaime discuss some reflective questions about the last year, and look ahead to 2020. If you're interested in doing some reflecting and goal-setting of your own, you can take part in our "New Beginnings" retreat by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/newyear today!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude to get instant access to our free video series, "Gratitude from A to Z"! Welcome to a very special episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! We wanted to bring in the new year with an all-prayer episode. So rather than just talking about prayer, we want to invite you to pray right along with us, as we ask God for his "kingdom come and will be done" in as many facets of 2019 as we could fit into one episode!

Grab your free scripture journal today! www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal In this week's "just for fun" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we take a humorous look at what you don't need in your prayer closet (and dream big about what our ideal prayer room would look like on an unlimited budget!). If you're looking for deep spiritual truths, maybe skip this one. But if you're in the mood for some fun conversation with good friends, grab your coffee and join us!

We are thrilled to be revisiting this episode to celebrate the release of "30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved" in e-book and paperback form! Just visit Amazon.com and search for this title and choose how you'd like to receive it, or better yet give it as a gift! And you can still get the prayers delivered to your inbox daily for free by signing up at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved. However you choose to use these resources, may God bless your efforts to pray for the unsaved people in your life!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude to get instant access to our free video series "Gratitude from A to Z" Maybe you've never heard of the term "mindfulness." Or maybe you've heard the term in a secular context, or even lumped in with New Age practices. But today we talk about what cultivating mindfulness actually is at its core, and equip you with some really exciting new (free!) resources we've created to help you incorporate mindfulness into your prayer life in a God-glorifying way.

Get instant access to our FREE video devotional series "Gratitude From A to Z" by visiting www.prayingchristianwomen.com/gratitude today! Marie Kondo can't help us in this episode! Today we're talking about decluttering, but a very different kind. Join us for a discussion about the things that clutter our minds and spirits and prevent us from achieving the kind of focused, powerful prayer lives we desperately want to have.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We were so blessed to have Shauna Amick from Joni and Friends on the podcast this week to share about how God took devastating news and the fear that came with it and transformed it into hope, joy and blessing she never dreamed possible. Join us and you're sure to come away encouraged and inspired! You can find more resources from Shauna and others to help advance disability ministry at www.joniandfriends.org.

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Today's Coffee Break question is about whether it's okay to allow someone of a different faith to pray for or with us. Alana and I went into this without discussing it beforehand, and it turned out to be one of the most challenging questions we've gotten to date! We hope you'll come away from this episode with some food for thought, and if you have any thoughts we'd love to hear from you in the comments!

This week's guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast wrote and published her first book at age 83. You absolutely have to meet Kathryn Ransom, author of Ransom Notes, an inspirational collection of essay-style devotions full of wisdom and wit that are sure to leave you encouraged. Join us for a fun discussion about how to balance prayer and action, stories about miraculous answers to prayer from Kathryn's own life, and much, much more!  Connect with Kathryn at www.kathrynransom.com

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This is a very special episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, because it was presumed lost for months...until we found it. We're very excited to share our belated "summer roundup" with updates from Jaime and Alana, a review of some of our favorite episodes to date, as well as some Coffee Break shoutouts where we acknowledge some of our amazing listeners who may not have had their questions answered yet on the show.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you ever feel like motivating yourself to pray takes more time than prayer itself? If so, you're not alone, and we're here to help! What motivates one person to pray isn't necessarily a one-size-fits-all solution, so today we're exploring how understanding your motivational tendencies can transform your prayer life.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! On today's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we discuss the difficult topic of how to pray through hard times of all sorts, but particularly when you learn you're expecting a child with special needs. You might also want to visit episode 083, where Shauna Amick from Joni and Friends shares about how God transformed her fears into hope when she discovered she was expecting a child with Down Syndrome.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! It was such a joy to talk with Tricia Goyer, author of "The Grumble Free Year" about the role prayer and gratitude played in her family's year-long quest to become grumble-free. Join us for a really honest look into the struggles and victories her family of eleven experienced along the way! Connect with Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com, and learn more about the book (and some preorder bonuses!) at www.thegrumblefreeyear.com

If you haven't already, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal to get your free scripture journal today! We're so excited about this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! You may have heard of the different learning styles (visual, auditory and kinesthetic), but have you ever thought about how you particular learning style might be impacting your prayer life? Join us today for a really fun (and enlightening!) discussion that just might change the way you look at how you pray.

Marriage is easy. It's often like a fairy tale, where you say "I do!" and then live happily ever after. Okay, if you're married you know that's simply not true... If you've ever felt disconnected with your spouse and at a loss for how to pray, you need to listen to this week's Coffee Break episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast. Our prayer is that you'll come away infused with truth, ready to battle enemy lies, and equipped and inspired to pray like you've never prayed before for your husband!

If you haven't already, head over to www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal to receive your free scripture journal! Have you ever been confused about the difference between conviction and condemnation? Today on the Praying Christian Women podcast we sit down to contrast the terms, and talk about how you can recognize the hallmarks of each of these responses in your own life.

Grab your free scripture journal today! www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal This week's coffee break episode deals with a heart-wrenching question: why doesn't God always heal the people we love? While no answer could be sufficient to dissolve the pain and disappointment that results when prayers for healing seem to go unanswered, we try our best to discuss this question honestly and biblically.

Do you ever guilt-trip yourself about prayer? Maybe you feel inadequate, like everyone else is better at it than you. Or maybe you try to pray, but always seem to be distracted. Whatever burden you're carrying around, we're here today to share a core truth about prayer: Showing up to pray is enough. It's a better goal than trying to polish your delivery, or even to try to be more focused. Because God will meet you where you are if you'll just kneel before the throne.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! It can be heartbreaking when the love of your life doesn't share your faith. Leslie Strobel knows this struggle well, and her story was chronicled in the film "The Case For Christ". In today's episode, we talk with Leslie about how she made it through the hard times living in a spiritually mismatched marriage. Find the book Leslie wrote with her husband Lee, "Surviving a Spiritual Mismatch in Marriage," anywhere books are sold!

Have you ever had the desire to start your own prayer group, but have no idea where to begin? If so, you won't want to miss this week's Coffee Break episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, where we answer a listener question about specific steps you can take to begin several different types of prayer groups. This was a really fun discussion, and we think you'll enjoy it whether you're looking seriously at starting a group now, or maybe just want to listen in for future reference!

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Prayer is communication between us and a perfect God. But because prayer meetings involve imperfect people, sometimes the meetings themselves can be far from perfect! Join us today for a lighthearted look at some common prayer meeting blunders, and learn how to troubleshoot them!

Get your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Have you ever wondered why some people pray very specific prayers, while others lift up "unspoken prayers," assuming God already knows their needs? Is one way better than the other? Join us for this week's coffee break episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we discuss this question submitted by Gretchen, one of our listeners. Thanks, Gretchen!

(Note: we recommend you watch this episode at https://youtu.be/d3oiDFo2uhk, but you can still listen here if that isn't an option!) After a tragic accident, Robert and Stephanie McDonald's son Jace wasn't expected to live. But as prayers from all around the world surrounded Jace and his family, God's power was displayed in a truly miraculous way. This interview appeared in August 2017 in a two-part episode of the Prevailing Prayer Podcast (our former podcast) called "Prayer and Miracles."

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Do you know someone struggling to find their purpose in life, or calling from God? Join us today for a discussion about how you can pray for that person, as well as some practical ways to support your friend or loved one in their search for peace and purpose. Here are some topics and verses from the episode to supplement your prayer time: 1. Pray for your own heart and motives, for objectivity. 2. Isaiah 30:21: That the person you're praying for would hear God's voice above all others 3. Pray for them to know when to wait and when to move forward, and trust that God will redirect accordingly. 4. Jeremiah 29:13: For a heart that seeks after God. 5. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17: A spirit of prayer and thanksgiving is God's will and calling on any life. 6. Colossians 3:23: To recognize that what they are doing right now is part of their journey and calling. 7. 1 Corinthians 12: For others around them to recognize and point out their God-given gifts and talents to use in the kingdom.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever thought about how much prayer is like exercise? Once you realize the implications, it could literally change everything about your prayer life. Find out how changing the way you think about prayer can dissolve prayer guilt, inspire you to think and act more positively in your prayer life, and motivate you to pray like you've never prayed before.

Get your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal Do you journal? There are so many different ways to do it, and this week our friend Cheri Swalwell shares how she began a blessings journal that turned into so much more. Tune in to gain some helpful tips for how you can incorporate journaling into your prayer life, and be encouraged and inspired by Cheri's story! You can connect with Cheri at www.cheriswalwell.com

If you've experienced a miscarriage, you know how devastating it can be. Wife, mother and author Cheri Swalwell opens up on the podcast to talk about a very painful time in her life when she faced multiple heartaches at once, including her husband's serious illness and a miscarriage. But Cheri brings so much hope and encouragement as she shares how prayer showed up in some unexpected ways to help draw her closer to God, and eventually to write her book "Hope During Heartache." www.cheriswalwell.com

Have you gotten your free scripture journal? If not, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal  Have you ever felt God calling you to do something that seems impractical, or even impossible? Cristy Olof joins us this week to share her own story of stepping out in faith, and the prayer adventures God took her and her husband Tim through as he called them to leave everything they knew and start a church in Arizona. Learn more about the Rock Church of Sahuarita at http://www.tros.church.

Grab your free prayer journal! www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal In this bonus episode, we pay tribute to the late Jennifer Kennedy Dean by airing an interview recorded in April 2018 on the Prevailing Prayer Podcast (our podcast before we began Praying Christian Women) discussing some of the big questions about why we pray, and the purpose of prayer. Our prayers are with Jennifer's family and her ministry team as they grieve the loss of an amazing mother, grandmother, author, and prayer warrior.

Get your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! We had so much fun recording part 1 of "Prayer Lessons From Movies" that we sat down to record part 2...and it ended up being our longest episode yet. Join us today for more discussion about prayer themes we've gleaned from some well-known (secular) movies, and let us know whether you enjoyed it as much as we did!

If you haven't gotten your free scripture journal yet, head over to www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal and grab one today! Have you ever watched a movie and immediately thought of a prayer parallel? If not, you will after today's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! Join us for a fun discussion about prayer lessons we've learned from some of our favorite movies, and how you can glean spiritual truths from some pretty unlikely places!

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!  This week, we get to sit down with author, bridge-builder, and "First Lady" of Strong Tower Bible Church, Dorena Williamson. We talk about the balance between prayer and action in the important task of building bridges across culture, race, and within the Church. You won't want to miss this conversation! You can connect with Dorena, and find out more about her amazing children's books at www.dorenawilliamson.com

If you haven't already, get your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Are you a morning person, or does the mere mention of waking up early make you tired? Either way, we have something in this week's episode just for you! We share some great benefits of a morning prayer routine, but also talk about what prayer could look like for those of us who just aren't morning people - and why that's completely okay!

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! Today's coffee break question is one that keeps coming up, and has been debated for centuries by theologians: Does prayer change God's plan? Join us for a discussion about this important question and how the way you approach it can make all the difference in your prayer life!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal to get your free scripture journal! Do you feel selfish about praying for your goals and dreams, or for wanting to achieve more in life? If so, you won't want to miss this episode! Devoreaux Walton, founder of TheModernLady.com and author of "Je Ne Sais Quoi" speaks about the role prayer plays in silencing negative self-talk, the importance of living to your God-given potential, and so much more! You can connect with Devoreaux at www.themodernlady.com

If you haven't already, head over to www.prayingchristianwomen.com to get your free scripture journal now!  Today we take a lighthearted look behind the scenes of the Praying Christian Women podcast. We talk about how a dream was responsible for Jaime and Alana becoming prayer partners, share a story about how a room full of praying children led to something miraculous, and much more.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! How do you address God when you pray? Have you ever wondered if there's a difference between praying to Father, Son, or Holy Spirit? Our listener Kimberly has, and asked us to cover this question on a Coffee Break episode...so we did! Join us for a conversation about the different roles of the three persons of the Godhead, and a discussion about whether it makes a difference which one we address when we pray.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Today we're joined by Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and New York Times best-selling author Karen Ehman. She's here to talk about her book "Keep Showing Up," which chronicles her journey through the good and bad times of her own marriage, and offers some amazing tips for how prayer can lay the foundation for a stronger marriage.  You can connect with Karen and find her book at www.karenehman.com!

Most Christians wouldn't dispute that there is a very real (though invisible) spiritual battle going on. But what that actually looks like is definitely up for debate! Today we're going to take a look at some myths about spiritual warfare that you might have encountered at some point, as well as some biblical truths about the battle taking place in the heavenlies. If you haven't already, get your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!

Get your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Have you ever felt strange calling it "Good Friday" when it's the day Jesus was tortured and crucified? Today we talk a little bit about this sacred day, and take some time for prayer, reflection, and confession to prepare our hearts to receive the resurrected Jesus.

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Buckle up for a really fun episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Mandy Arioto, President and CEO of MOPS International, to talk about how to have more fun in your prayer life. She also talks about her new book "Have More Fun: How to Be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Start Enjoying Life. Don't miss it! www.mandyarioto.com

We live in a world where heavenly and demonic forces are constantly at work. But how do we know if we're under spiritual attack or not? In today's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we're diving deep into the practical theology of spiritual warfare so step on by for a listen. If you haven't already gotten your free scripture journal, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal now!

When you think of prayer journaling, you might think of praying from lists or writing out diary-like prayers to God. If you'd like to add a little creativity to your prayer routine, today's Praying Christian Women podcast episode is just for you! Join us while we discuss creative ways to use your prayer journal that you may not have thought of before! For more creative tips and inspiring ideas, check out our course all about prayer journaling at prayingchristianwomen.com/journaling.

Let's admit it. Sometimes praying can feel rote, mechanical...or yes, even boring. Today in the Praying Christian Women lounge, we're giving out proven tips and tricks to spark new joy and vibrancy into a lackluster prayer life. Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal!

Prayer lists: do you love them, or could you do without? In today's Coffee Break episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we discuss a listener's question about whether praying from a list is repetitive and legalistic, or if it can be a useful part of the praying Christian woman's prayer repertoire. What do you think? We'd love to hear from you in the comments! Don't forget to check out our newest online prayer course all about prayer journaling at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journaling today!

Get your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! If you're like many Christian women, you might be craving deeper spiritual connections than what you typically find sitting in your sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Today on the Praying Christian Women Podcast, we're discussing ways to develop deeper and more meaningful spiritual relationships with those around us and tips for building stronger, more prayer-full fellowship.

We all know that prayer journaling has TREMENDOUS spiritual benefits. But that's not the only reason to love this spiritual discipline. Join us on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a brief discussion of some of the physical and psychological benefits you'll also reap when you make prayer journaling a regular (or even irregular!) part of your life. For more resources, videos, and downloadable prompts to turn you into a prayer journaling aficionado, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journaling

Fighting distractions is one of the hardest challenges we have to face when we want to go deeper into prayer. Today on the Praying Christian Women Podcast, we're diving in deep with some practical, science-backed suggestions for freeing up mental space so we can stay more on task when we pray. If you'd like to find out more about our new prayer journaling course, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journaling today!

Prayer journaling can draw you closer to God in so many ways, it would be difficult to fit them all into one episode, so today we're going to narrow it down to some spiritual benefits of prayer journaling. We'll also give you some practical tips to get started if you're new to prayer journaling, or have tried it before without success. If you'd like to go deeper into the world of prayer journaling, visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journaling to check out our newest online course!

Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal to get your free scripture journal! There is a stigma surrounding the term "mental illness" that makes people reluctant to admit that they or someone they love is suffering. Kay Warren shatters the silence by sharing her own deeply personal story. Kay talks about the role (and limitations) of prayer, and offers hope to those whose faith has been shaken by profound loss. NOTE: This episode includes discussion about severe depression and thoughts of self-harm.

Description: I can definitely say with confidence that prayer journaling has changed my life ... and I believe it can do the same for yours! Today on the Praying Christian Women Podcast, tune in while Alana shares three different stories of how her life was changed for the better because of prayer journaling. It just might do the same for you! You can also visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journaling for our brand-new video series, a Praying Christian Woman's Guide to Prayer Journaling!

Do you have a hard time staying focused when you pray? You're not alone. Join us over some coffee (or tea!) for a discussion on why our minds are so distracted and how grace and perseverance matter way more than 100% focus. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode (we only use first names, or even keep you completely anonymous, so please don't hold back!), visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

Goal-setting is everywhere. If you want to get fit, you set exercise goals. If you want to focus on self-development, you set learning goals. But what if your goal is to become a better pray-er, and can such a thing even be measured? Join us today in the Praying Christian Women lounge for a discussion on prayer, growth and the ins and outs of spiritual goal-setting. Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal!

Have you ever been praying and *think* you've heard God's voice, but really can't be sure? Even though nobody alive today can boast 100 percent accuracy hearing from God, some of the tips in today's Praying Christian Women podcast will steer you on the right path of discerning God's voice in the midst of all the other noise. Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/newyear to find out more about Alana's newest online prayer retreat!

Julie Watson (www.thetruehealthlife.com) is back to talk with us in-depth about her life's passion: calling others into greater physical and spiritual health. In this episode, Julie shares the connection between spiritual and physical well-being, including some tips for how to incorporate biblical affirmations as prayers into your day-to-day! Follow Julie on Instagram at @true.health.life before midnight Feb 14th to find out how you can win a free copy of her book!

Does God still talk to people through dreams? It's a discussion we've been dying to have on the Praying Christian Women podcast, and today we're diving right in. So what exactly are dreams? Is it our subconscious' way of sorting through the stress of the day, something far more divine, or could it be both?

Have you ever thought about using your imagination to fuel your prayer life? At first, this may seem like a crazy idea...but Alana would love to convince you otherwise! Join us for a sneak peek at Alana's new "Praying in the New Year" online retreat! No matter what time of year, this retreat is ideal if you're looking to reflect on the past in a positive way, and use that momentum to launch you forward into a more vibrant prayer life.  Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/newyear to learn more!

Grab your free prayer journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Almost everyone can relate to experiencing fear and loss in some form. In today's interview with author, blogger, health coach and life coach Julie Watson, we discuss Julie's own journey to push past fear and loss to live out a love relationship with God. Julie shares her story, and the important role prayer played in returning to her first love. You can find Julie at www.thetruehealthlife.com.

Do you find yourself speaking well of others, but putting yourself down? Or maybe you never openly speak poorly about yourself, but consistently have negative thoughts about yourself, self-doubt, or even self-loathing? You aren't alone. Admitting it is the first step toward healing, and today's listener question is about how to combat that negative self-talk (or thinking) through prayer. So put on your combat boots and let's talk battle strategy!

Do you ever wonder what Biblical promises you can confidently claim? Navigating scripture and interpreting it correctly can take time and care, so we are so very excited to welcome AJ from the Arabah Joy blog (www.arabahjoy.com) to talk about one of her favorite topics: Praying God's promises. She also offers some amazing resources to help you get started praying the promises of God if you're not quite sure where to start. This is an episode nobody should miss!

If you've personally experienced the heartbreak of seeing your own child or grandchild leave the faith you hold dear, you know how helpless it can leave you feeling. But the one thing you can do is pray. In this "coffee break," we address a question from a listener who needs guidance about how to pray for a wayward child. Whether you have a wayward child or know someone who has left the faith, we hope this episode will fill you with hope and encourage you in your prayers.

Welcome to a very special episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast! We wanted to bring in the new year with an all-prayer episode. So rather than just talking about prayer, we want to invite you to pray right along with us, as we ask God for his "kingdom come and will be done" in as many facets of 2019 as we could fit into one episode!  For even more prayer resources, and to help Praying Christian Women reach as many women as possible, visit www.patreon.com/prayingchristianwomen today!

Do you ever feel like your prayers are hitting a brick wall? If so, you won't want to miss today's episode! Join us for part 2 of a 2-part episode where you'll get a sneak peek at our "Smash Your Prayer Blocks" online retreat, available now! And listen at the end of the podcast for a way to get instant access for yourself or a friend (this would make a great last-minute Christmas gift!) for just $1/month through our new Patreon page!

Do you ever feel like your prayers are hitting a brick wall? If so, you won't want to miss today's episode! Join us for a sneak peek at our "Smash Your Prayer Blocks" online retreat, available now! And listen at the end of the podcast for a way to get instant access for yourself or a friend (this would make a great last-minute Christmas gift!) for just $1/month through our new Patreon page!

There is no doubt, dark days will come. They range from the "blues" to serious, clinical depression. So what do you do when you find that dark days are keeping you from prayer? Join us for a personal, emotional and honest look at how to handle different levels of spiritual and emotional darkness. Note: If the issues of depression and thoughts of self-harm are triggers for you, you might consider skipping this episode or waiting until you're in emotionally prepared to face these heavy topics.

Do we really have to give thanks for everything, even the hard times? According to Jesus, the answer is yes. But the reality is when difficulties arise, it can be painful and even seem downright impossible to do it. Join Alana and Jaime for an honest discussion about how we can move forward in obedience to give thanks and praise God - no matter what.

What do you do when God seems silent? Today's listener has lost the desire to pray, and feels like she isn't hearing from God like she used to. Join Alana and Jaime for a candid discussion about their own experiences with not hearing from God, and some encouragement and helpful prayer tips along the way. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

In this episode, Alana and Jaime share some of their own experiences (and even frustrations) with praying for unsaved friends and family members. We hope this episode will encourage and equip you to tap into the power of prayer to see God move in big ways as you commit to changing the world...one prayer at a time. Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/unsaved to receive "30 Days of Prayer for the Unsaved," a tool to help you stay focused and to cover your unsaved friends and family with prayer each day!

Finding balance in everyday life can be challenging, but have you ever thought about how balanced your prayer life is? An imbalanced prayer life can seriously impact your relationship with God, and today's listener question in our "Coffee Break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast deals specifically with whether there is a place in our prayer lives for formulas or lists, and how to balance that with heartfelt, sincere connection with the Almighty God!

Excuses creep into many different areas of our lives. But have you ever thought about what prayer excuses you've been making? In today’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we will explore how prayer excuses can be a huge prayer block. Alana and Jaime will discuss some common prayer excuses , and offer up encouragement and ideas to help you identify and move beyond your own prayer excuses. Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/blocks to enroll in our "Smash Your Prayer Blocks" online retreat!

Which is more important…setting aside quiet time every day, or praying regularly and thoroughly while you go about your regular routine? We’re here to tell you that you can have both – and today we’re talking all about how to turn your thoughts to God (and prayer!) in the midst of your busy schedule. Looking for more prayer resources? Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/blocks to enroll in our “Smash Your Prayer Blocks” online retreat!

Do you ever feel trapped in your prayers by the underlying question of whether what you're praying for is within God's will? You aren't alone! In today's "Coffee Break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Alana and Jaime discuss a listener's question about how prayer and God's will work together. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

Finding time to pray is one of the biggest struggles facing busy Christian women today. Thankfully, you don’t need to live in a convent or sequester yourself away from the world to connect with God. Join us for today’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast to hear how even busy women like you can develop (and enjoy!) vibrant and passionate prayer lives. Want more? Visit prayingchristianwomen.com/blocks to enroll in our “Smash Your Prayer Blocks” online retreat!

Do you ever wonder why some people have their prayers for healing answered and some don't? One listener was brave enough to ask this question...so Alana and Jaime felt they needed to be brave enough to discuss it on the air! Join us for a heartfelt discussion about this often confusing aspect of prayer. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

Have you received spiritual blessings? (Hint: if you’re saved the answer is yes!) Today in the Praying Christian Women podcast lounge, we’re talking about how by prayer we can pass those blessings on to others, leaving ripples (or tidal waves!) of blessings that can last for generations to come. For more inspiration for your prayer life, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/university to enroll in Prevailing Prayer University, a crash course in praying with power and purpose!

Have you ever found it difficult to forgive? On this week's "Coffee Break" installment of the Praying Christian Women podcast, a listener writes in asking how to pray through unforgiveness. Alana and Jaime offer some stories and encouragement for anyone struggling with one of the most difficult aspects of a praying Christian woman's life. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

Calling all parents, grandparents, teachers, VBS workers…basically any praying Christian with a heart to see God raise up a whole new generation of prayer warriors! Join us for this special episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we talk about raising children who LOVE to pray.

Have you ever felt bored with prayer? If so, you aren't alone! In our first "Coffee Break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we discuss a question sent in by one of our listeners about what to do when you find yourself unmotivated to pray. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode (we only use first names, or even keep you completely anonymous, so please don't hold back!), visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

Let’s face it: believers today are busier than ever before. Whether our distractions come in the form of work obligations, internet browsing, or even Christian ministry, it’s hard making prayer a priority. Thankfully, this one simple mindset shift has deeply blessed our own prayer lives, and we hope it does the same for yours. Today’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is all about letting go of guilt and seeing prayer for what it really is- an invitation to connect with the Almighty G

We’ve all heard that prayer is vital for a healthy spiritual life…but recent scientific studies take it a step further. Join Alana and Jaime on this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we discuss how prayer can change our brains for the better, and why that’s good news for those of us who might have a hard time focusing while we’re on our knees.

Have you ever sat down to pray with the purest of intentions, only to find your mind wandering to your grocery list, unpaid bills, or a random television show you watched the night before? Good news...you're in good company! In fact, we haven't met many women who didn't list staying focused in prayer as one of their top prayer struggles. Join us today for tools and tips that we hope will help you deepen your prayer life...and maybe even start to look at distractions in a totally different way!

It takes work (and sometimes a little imagination) to find the time to pray, but did you know that carving out a space to pray might be just as important? Join Alana and Jaime and the members of the Praying Christian Women community in this frank, open (and sometimes humorous) discussion about the difficulties busy women like you often face to find just the right spot where you can grow your prayer life in a peaceful, serene and perfectly distraction-free environment (yeah, right!).

We’re keeping it real today on the Praying Christian Women podcast talking about the right – and absolute wrong – ways to encourage others through prayer. Want to go deeper with those around you and offer to pray with them…without feeling like a total weirdo? Join us in the Praying Christian Women lounge as we discuss the dos and don’ts of praying for others. Don't forget to visit prayingchristianwomen.com/journal for your free scripture journal!

Anxiety can be crippling to an otherwise vibrant and active prayer life. Join us today in the Praying Christian Women lounge as we dive into the nitty-gritty details of anxiety and its power to paralyze our prayer lives. We’re not offering a one-size-fits-all solution (wouldn’t that be nice?) but we are handing out several practical ways to find victory in your struggle with anxiety…and the encouragement that comes from knowing that you are not alone.

When is a sin “just a sin”? How do you know if what you’re struggling with has generational roots or not? Some generational sins are easy to identify, but others are far more subtle. Join Alana and Jaime from the Praying Christian Women podcast as we dig deep into the roots of generational sin patterns, and discern how we can pray more effectively to find complete and total victory over them. Don't forget to visit prayingchristianwomen.com/journal for your free scripture journal!

Where do we go when our most heartfelt prayers don’t seem to be answered? It’s one thing to ask God for a pay raise or healing from the common cold without getting the response we want, but what about times when the deepest desires of our hearts remain glaringly unfulfilled? Today on the Praying Christian Women podcast, we’re hoping to offer you encouragement even in the midst of disappointment, so we sure hope you’ll join us. Visit prayingchristianwomen.com/journal for your free prayer journal!