Praying Christian Women

Note: This episode includes a discussion about domestic violence. If you feel you are in a dangerous situation, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: Visit: TheHotline.org Call: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) Text: "START" to 88788 When we started this series on the Proverbs 31 woman, we had no idea it would take us this long to get through it. This chapter of scripture turned out to be fa...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 1. Discover more Christian podcasts at li...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠ today! What’s so bad about being charming? Is it intrinsically wrong for a Christian woman to focus on outward appearances? And what exactly does being a woman who “fears the Lord” mean, anyway? For a conversation about all of these questions and more, join us for another lively discussion about wha...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠ today! Happy Thanksgiving to those of us celebrating the official U.S. holiday! But regardless of your holiday status, we wanted to devote an episode to the topic of gratitude. Join us as we demonstrate a do-it-yourself gratitude ritual in real time, talk about how gratitude can be a secret weapon,...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠ today! How do you receive compliments? You probably fall into one of three camps: acceptance with grace, deflection due to discomfort, or false humility. Understanding how we respond to praise from others can give us a window into how we view ourselves and even our relationship with God. This week’s...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠ today! Today we're joined by Bethany McBride from Simplified Piano. Bethany and Alana get together to discuss music as worship, music as prayer, and music as intercession, and discuss some of the gifts and benefits of corporate worship as well as ways to bless your church's music leaders with your p...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠ today! Does Proverbs 31 promote spying on your family? You'll have to listen to this week's discussion of Proverbs 31:27 to find out! Whether you're a mom, wife, teacher, friend or daughter, this episode about watching over the people you care about is sure to bring you encouragement (and maybe some...

In this heartfelt episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, join Alana and her guest Becky Kopitzke as they embark on a transformative journey through the beloved hymn, "Amazing Grace." Delve into the profound power of prayer and reflection embedded within each verse. Together, they explore how this timeless song resonates deeply with themes of salvation, grace, and personal connection with...

Do you consider yourself a wise woman? Do you struggle to even discern what it means to have wisdom with all the information overload and opinions surrounding you? Join us in this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast to examine Proverbs 31:26 and discuss some of the dos and don'ts of giving and receiving godly wisdom, how letting go of people pleasing can open doors to greater wis...

In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Alana welcomes her long-time business coach, Becca Syme, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of menopause. Becca opens up about her personal experience with symptoms like itchy ears, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, while emphasizing the importance of Christian women being proactive about their health. Together, they challenge societal...

When you hear the words "strength" and "dignity," you don't always associate them with laughter - but could Proverbs 31 suggest they go together like peas and carrots? And what are the biggest barriers to strength and dignity? Listen to this week's episode to find out, as we dive into Proverbs 31 once again (and find so many hidden gems in verse 25 that we devote an entire episode to it!). Discove...

Do you want to read the entire Bible, but feel like it’s just too much of a challenge? If so, look no further - Mary DeMuth can help! Mary is the founder of a literary agency, author of too many books to count - including 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge: Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life. In this episode of the podcast, Mary shares a method of reading the Bible in its entirety in just 90...

Have you ever felt judged by other women for your choices about self care or what you spend money on? Have you ever (even if it's just in your head) judged other women on those same things? Join us on this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we use Proverbs 31: 22-24 as a launchpad for a discussion about the importance of celebrating (not judging!) other women, seeking out the...

Countless people are walking around with unresolved childhood trauma, and many may not even realize it. In this week's interview episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we sit down with Patrick Morley, author of From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the Cycle. In our conversation, Patrick shares his own story of turning to God for healing af...

Do you ever struggle with the fine line between giving generously and being taken advantage of - or even being a poor steward of your finances? Believe it or not, Proverbs 31 prompted an eye-opening discussion about this topic. We also talk about balancing preparation for our homes and families with faith in God's provision. We hope you'll join us today for all of this and much, much more! Discove...

Have you ever heard of prayer-focused mentoring? We hadn’t! But it sounded right up our alley, so we invited Nancy Lindgren to join us on the Praying Christian Women podcast to talk about it. Nancy is the founder and CEO of MORE Mentoring whose mission is mobilizing mentors to impact lives through prayer-focused mentoring and author of "Mentoring Made Real - The Power of Authentic Connection." In...

Life is full of demands, from managing a household to balancing work and family. In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we dive into the inspiring example of the Proverbs 31 woman, whose strength, work ethic, and ability to manage both home and business give us a roadmap for seeking balance through God's wisdom. We also explore the pressures we face as women today and share practi...

We're sailing in uncharted territories with this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as author Sabrina McDonald joins us to talk about a topic we have never discussed before on the podcast: blended families. Her book "A Home Built From Love and Loss: Coming Together as a Blended Family" delves into the heartache that almost always precedes blending a family, as she shares her own...

*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 relevan...

This week’s guest on the podcast is Shadia Hrichi, Bible teacher and author of  Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me . Shadia brings incredible scriptural insights and applications from the story of Rahab, personal examples of answers to bold prayers from her own life, and advice about how to begin to hear from God when he seems distant. You’re not going to miss this uplifting and informative...

Do you ever read Proverbs 31 and feel guilty or inadequate, wondering how one woman could possibly embody all those virtues? You’re not alone. Many Christian women feel the same, but what if this passage wasn’t meant to be a checklist of perfection for just one individual, but a celebration of women collectively? In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we unpack how Proverbs 31 is...

Do you ever feel unseen or insignificant? Have you ever wondered if God is too big or too busy to care about the day-to-day struggles facing you? If so, we invite you into this week’s conversation with Paige Allen, author of  He Knows Your Name: How 7 Nameless Women of the Bible Reveal Christ’s Love for You . In this fun, uplifting and powerful conversation, Paige talks about messy answers to pray...

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...

*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...

*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...