Prayers of REST

How do you pray for someone who has lost a loved one to suicide? If you've asked this question yourself, then join me as we pray for the families of suicide victims. Even if you aren't struggling to pray for families experiencing suicide loss right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, you'll kno...

Do you ever wonder how you can support the single people in your life? Then listen in as Asheritah and Melissa Zaldivar talk about how we can pray for our single friends and why singleness doesn't automatically mean that a person is less fulfilled in life. Melissa is a social in the world of academics and an academic in the world of socials. She's an author and podcast host with a Bachel...

Do you ever have a hard time knowing how to pray for your single friends? Then listen in and pray alongside me as we bring our single friends to the Lord in prayer. Even if you aren't struggling to pray for the singles in your life right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if a single friend ever asks you to pray for them, you'll be ready! I can't promise you that the...

Did you know that having a child with special needs, though difficult, can be a blessing from God? Listen in as Amy Troyer shares her initial reaction to her son’s diagnosis, and how God guided her with lovingkindness each day. Amy is the Director of the special need’s ministry at The Chapel Green Campus in Ohio and the author of It’s More Ups Than Downs . Amy and her husband Mark have been marrie...

Have you ever had plans that were upset by unexpected circumstances? I know I have. Today was supposed to be the launch day for my new book, Prayers of REST: Daily Prompts to Slow Down and Hear God's Voice , but due to printing shortages, the book was delayed. If you've ever felt the sting of disappointment from something like this, join me in bringing those feelings to God as we REST in...

Do you have a child with special needs or know someone who does? Then take some time to pray for them today as we REST in the loving presence of Jesus together. Even if you aren't struggling to pray for families with special needs children right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who has a child with special needs, you'll know how you...

Are you or a loved one battling cancer? Then listen in as Niki Hardy shares her story of how the chemo chair provided her with an opportunity to trust God and how a piece of candy allowed her to encourage someone else with a cancer diagnosis. Niki is an author, speaker, coach and cancer thriver whose goal is to help you discover how life doesn’t have to be pain-free to be full. She is the author o...

Has your life been affected by cancer or a chronic illness? Maybe a loved one has recently received an heartbreaking diagnosis, or maybe you yourself are the one suffering through a chronic illness. Whatever your situation may be, bring it to Jesus. He cares, He knows, and He sees your pain. Take it to the Lord and prayer so that you can find comfort, peace and strength in Him. Even if you aren&ap...

Have you ever had to navigate conflict with someone who has a completely different set of values than you do? Then listen as Susie Hayes, a personal friend of Asheritah, shares how she responded to a conflict with her daughter's coach over their different values and standards for behavior. You'll hear how she handled the confrontation in a way that reflected her desire to preserve her te...

Have you ever had a hard time praying for someone who doesn't know Jesus? Then listen in and pray alongside me as we bring our unbelieving friends, family, neighbors, and other people in our life (even the difficult ones!) to the Lord in prayer. Even if you aren't struggling to pray for unbelievers in your life right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend)...

Have you ever wondered how to go about loving your actual neighbors? Then listen as Amy Lively shares how one step of obedience led to lifelong friendships, a neighborhood Bible study, and now an international ministry called The Neighborhood Café . Amy is the author of How to Love Your Neighbor Without Being Weird and she’s currently writing a new Bible study called Hope Fully: How to Turn Uncert...

Have you ever wondered what to pray for you next door neighbor? Then friend, listen in and pray alongside me as we pray for our neighbors together. Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your neighbor right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever have a difficult neighbor move in next door, you'll know how you can pray for them. I can't promise...

Have you ever experienced conflict in your local church that resulted in hurt for you or a friend? Then listen as Pastor Mike Castelli shares his story of how he encountered God in the midst of a season of turmoil in his local church. You'll hear the simple prayers that grounded him during a period of isolation and how trust and rest were central to his healing journey. If you'd like to...

Have you been hurt by your local church? Then friend, bring your pain to the Lord and find comfort and rest in Him today. Even if you aren't struggling with church hurt right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever face times of conflict in your local church, you'll know how to pray your way through them. I can't promise you that the relationships...

Do you ever have a hard time praying for certain people in your life? Then listen in as Angie Elkins, Kindra Stanton, and I talk about why it can be so hard to find the words to say when we pray for certain people.  You'll hear us share specific examples of tricky relationships that we personally have a hard time praying for as well as a sneak peak into a few of the tricky relationships that...

Do you ever struggle to pray for certain people in your life? Maybe they're in a situation that you just can't relate to, or maybe they've hurt you in some way. If we're honest, there are even times when we don't want to pray for that person at all... That's why this season on the Prayers of REST Podcast we're praying through Tricky Relationships. Yes, we're...

While our team is planning and recording the next season of the Prayers of REST podcast, we're sharing excerpts from the preorder bonus we've created for you called "Pray through the Bible—with Prayers of REST." This special audio project guides you in praying through each of the 66 books of the Bible, helping you uncover God's love from Genesis to Revelation. It's ou...

While our team is planning and recording the next season of the Prayers of REST podcast, we're sharing excerpts from the preorder bonus we've created for you called "Pray through the Bible—with Prayers of REST." This special audio project guides you in praying through each of the 66 books of the Bible, helping you uncover God's love from Genesis to Revelation. It's ou...

While our team is planning and recording the next season of the Prayers of REST podcast, we're sharing excerpts from the preorder bonus we've created for you called "Pray through the Bible—with Prayers of REST." This special audio project guides you in praying through each of the 66 books of the Bible, helping you uncover God's love from Genesis to Revelation. It's ou...

While our team is planning and recording the next season of the Prayers of REST podcast, we're sharing excerpts from the preorder bonus we've created for you called "Pray through the Bible—with Prayers of REST." This special audio project guides you in praying through each of the 66 books of the Bible, helping you uncover God's love from Genesis to Revelation. It's ou...

Happy New Year! What a gift it is to walk into a new year together, resting in God's loving presence! I'm grateful for you, the Prayers of REST community, and I have a special gift for you! These last 2 months our team has been working hard behind the scenes to create a daily prayer podcast that will help you cultivate a habit of restful prayer every day! Our listeners have been asking f...

This week, we're wrapping up our season of Hard Emotions with a conversation with Hannah Nitz . She is a personal friend and a woman who has such a great desire to know and love God more. She's also the host of the podcast There's More . Which is all about - You guessed it! - How much more there is too knowing and loving God, even for someone who grew up in the church. As you look b...

This week we get to hear Wendy Speake share how God has lead her through her journey of depression. My hope is that her story, as well as my own, will remind you of God's faithfulness and His goodness even in those hard places of our lives. Wendy is a bestselling author and speaker. She's also a dear friend. We've co-hosted the 40-Day Sugar Fast that she has taken the lead on and th...

We all struggle with feelings of depression and despair from time to time. Some of us may battle depression chronically or be diagnosed even with clinical depression, while others of us dip into short bouts now and then. If depression is an ongoing struggle, may I encourage you to get help from a medical professional, and get honest with God about it too? Bring your feelings of despair to the Lord...

Do you ever feel lonely even when you're surrounded by friends? Then listen as Bonnie Gray shares her story. Even though she had a lot of friends and was super involved in church, she struggled with loneliness. But God was faithful (as he always is) and tenderly led her into a place of being seen, known and loved. Bonnie is author of the books Finding Spiritual White Space as well as her new...