Praying Christian Women

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...

(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-par...

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...

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 t...

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 c...

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...

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...

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...

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! Discove...

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...

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 conn...

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 peo...

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! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeau...

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...

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. Discover mor...

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 Godhea...

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 m...

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...

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. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and i...

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...

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! Di...

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, ch...

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! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising...

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...

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 tip...