Teach Us to Pray

Do you want to know how to pray more bold prayers? In today's episode of the Teach Us to Pray podcast Christina chats with Bible teacher and author Liv Dooley. In this interview, Liv shares how she has grown to pray boldly to God and gives practical tips for you to start praying more confidently today. Connect with Liv Dooley here: https://livdooley.com/ DOWNLOAD CHRISTINA’S FREE PRAYER GUIDE: Dow...

Scripture meditation is pondering on scripture for an extended amount of time, thinking about its meaning and intention deeper than a simple quick read of a verse or passage in the Bible. It’s an effective way to ensure God’s truth stays in our hearts and clears our minds to hear from Him when we pray. Learn how to meditate on scripture with a simple 3 step process in today’s episode. Resources Me...

Have you ever wondered if you could be a prayer warrior or what it takes to hold that title? In this episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast, Christina chats with author and speaker Patrice Burrell to learn how a devastating accident led her into becoming a prayer warrior for God and what practical steps you can take to start or continue a powerful prayer life today. Resources Mentioned in This Po...

Be sure to listen to the first two episodes in our series! https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-no-how-god-answers-prayers-part-1-episode-26 https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-yes-how-god-answers-prayers-part-2-episode-27 Show Notes: We often wonder if God answers our prayers, and He does! In fact, there are three ways He always answers our prayers: with a...

Be sure to listen to the first episode of our series, When God Says No - https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-no-how-god-answers-prayers-part-1-episode-26 What Christina covers in today's episode: 1. Don’t miss God’s yes! 2. Don’t worship the thing God said yes to. 3. Don’t feel guilty that God gave you what you want. When he wants to bless you – receive it with thanksgiving an...

We often wonder if God answers our prayers and He does! In fact, there are three ways He always answers our prayers: with a no, yes, or maybe. In part 1 of this 3 part series, Christina shares how to trust God even when His answer to your prayer is no. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https...

It's no secret that we need God's guidance and the leading of the Holy Spirit to be able to hear God through His Word. We can do that by simply asking for His help. Before any Bible Study, it’s important to pray to God and invite Him to lead you. When we focus on God first, we’re reminded that the pressure is not all on us, but that God is with us and He desperately wants to speak to us through Hi...

In the scriptures, we often read of Jesus getting away to be alone with God the Father and pray. These secret prayers provided Him the power and strength He needed to accomplish God's mission and the same is true for us. Listen to this episode to learn what secret prayer is, how to do it, and five reasons why secret prayer is so powerful.  Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's...

As Christians, we have VIP access to Heaven through prayer but has guilt, intimidation or anything else stifled your confidence to come to God in prayer? In this episode of Teach us to Pray, Christina shares why we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence as we’re instructed to do in Hebrews 4:16 and 3 ways to start praying confidently.  Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Chri...

The rush of the Christmas season often temps us to forget its true meaning. In this episode, learn three specific areas of focus to pray to keep Christ first this Christmas. Also, take time to pray with Christina at the end of this episode to ask God for the joy, love, and hope this season brings. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put int...

We often talk about how to pray to God and how we can hear from Him. But have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? In this episode learn the 5 signs to look out for to know that God hears you when you pray. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide C...

Once we put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul admonishes believers to pray. In today’s episode learn why prayer is so important when it comes to overcoming spiritual warfare and how to use the power of prayer to proclaim the victory that is yours in Christ.  Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice t...

1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭instructs believers to pray without ceasing, but have you ever wondered if this type of continual prayer was possible and if so, how to do it? In today’s episode, Christina explains what it means to pray without ceasing and three important ways you can start this life-changing type of prayer today. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer...

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We live in a world that is in the business of creating hard hearts. Yet the Bible warns against this type of heart. In today’s episode, learn what a hard heart is, and five ways to practically use prayer to soften your heart. 5 Practical Ways to Pray Against a Hard Heart: 1. Pray for humility 2. Pray for an understanding heart 3. Pray for repentance 4. Pray for a compassionate heart 5. Pray for a...

In our busy lives, it is difficult at times to keep prayer a priority. Still, the power of prayer is not lost on our hectic schedules and prayer always serves to grant us the power we need to maintain the full lives God has blessed us with. In today’s episode, learn 3 simple strategies you can implement today to make prayer a priority. Resources Mentions in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free...

How can we practically pray for our enemies when we’re hurt and it feels unfair. How can believers answer God’s call to pray for those that cure you when it comes more naturally to pay them back. In today’s episode, learn 5 important reminders to empower you to pray for your enemies and how to practically pray for them. Resources Mentions in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Gui...

Praying the Scriptures means using God’s Word as the framework for our prayers. It is a powerful way for believers to not only know God’s Word but to live God’s Word. In Episode 9 (What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say) we learned what to pray when we don't know what to say. One suggestion given was to pray the scriptures. In today's episode you will learn: 1. How to choose what scripture t...

Through this podcast, we’ve learned how powerful prayer can be. But did you know there are different types of prayers? Ephesians 6:18 calls believers to pray “with all kinds of prayers and requests” (NIV). In today’s episode learn 4 of 8 types of prayers and how to pray each prayer type with examples given from the Bible. Be sure to check out Part 1, where we talk about the first four types of pra...

Through this podcast, we’ve learned how powerful prayer can be. But did you know there are different types of prayers? Ephesians 6:18 calls believers to pray “with all kinds of prayers and requests” (NIV). In today’s episode learn 4 of 8 types of prayers and how to pray each prayer type with examples given from the Bible. Be sure to check out part 2 of this podcast to learn the final 4 types of pr...

We've been on such a fruitful journey on this podcast. We've learned that prayer is the way we communicate with the Maker of the Universe, and He not only hears us, but He also responds. We've learned that through prayer, we access healing, wisdom, discernment, peace, protection, joy, and so much power we could never experience on our own. On our last podcast in this series, we share specific pray...

Have you ever thought you heard from God but then doubted yourself later on? "Was that really God," you question. "Maybe that was just my own thought or, maybe that was the enemy trying to trick me," you wonder. As we develop more in our faith and grow more in Christ, it becomes easier to hear from God. In today's podcast, we discuss five ways to recognize God's voice to help you further in this a...

Have you ever had to lift up a desperate prayer? Throughout the Bible, we see people in desperate need to seek God through prayer. In today's podcast, we'll look at their desperate prayers, and God's responses to those prayers, that we may learn more about prayer in our own desperate situations. Key Takeaways: • In our desperate times, there is a pouring out and a casting. It's not holding in all...

What are we supposed to do when we don't know what to pray? Just make it up? That doesn't seem sincere. Not say anything at all? That doesn't feel right. Today, we share five things you can do when you find yourself at a loss for words when it's time to pray. Key Takeaways • Scripture can serve as the outline or framework for your prayer, thus giving you words to pray that you may not have had oth...