Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo

Have you ever felt paralyzed at life's crossroads, unsure which direction to take? In this encouraging episode, Rachel sits down with Bible teacher and author Katie Reid to explore how ancient stories from the Book of Judges can guide our modern decision-making. Katie shares her powerful framework of six key decisions we can make even when we don't know what comes next: Remember, Obey, be Responsi...

Have you ever struggled to give thanks to God when life feels overwhelming or circumstances are hard? In this episode, Rachel Wojo dives into what it means to offer a sacrifice of praise—choosing gratitude and trust in the midst of difficulty. Using powerful biblical truths and personal stories, she unpacks how we can honor God even when our hearts feel heavy. Listeners will gain: Practical...

Struggling to stay focused during prayer? Feeling stuck and unsure about your next steps? You're not alone. In this episode of Untangling Prayer , Rachel gives you practical tools to transform your scattered prayer time and gain the clarity you've been seeking. Here's exactly what you'll walk away with: A simple 3-step method to gently bring your wandering mind back to God without guilt or frustra...

Have you ever felt like your prayers were too weak or too small to matter? In this episode, Rachel shares the story of Hannah, a woman in the Bible whose quiet, tearful prayers became the foundation of her greatest strength. Discover how God works powerfully through our moments of weakness and silence, turning even the smallest prayer into a bridge to His heart. If you’re struggling with God...

When God's promises seem impossible and His timing doesn't match yours, it can feel like your prayers are hitting a wall. In this episode, Rachel explores the 25-year journey of Abraham and Sarah as they waited for God's seemingly impossible promise to unfold. You'll discover how to pray with faith when delays stretch into years and hope feels deferred. What You'll Learn: How to pray honestly abou...

When life labels you by your pain, it can feel impossible to imagine God has blessing in store. In this episode, Rachel explores the powerful story of Jabez—a man whose very name meant "pain"—and his bold prayer that transformed his identity. You'll discover how to surrender painful labels to God and pray with audacious faith for breakthrough. What You'll Learn: How to acknowledge your...

When your child makes destructive choices, it can feel like your prayers are hitting a wall. In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray persistently for children who seem stuck in cycles of poor decisions. Drawing from the story of Eliezer, Abraham's servant, you'll discover how to shift from praying only for your child to change to praying for divine direction in your parenting responses. What...

Feeling stuck in your prayer life or weighed down by life's battles? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay there. In this special episode, Rachel Wojo is sharing the first chapter of the transformative audiobook "Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments." Whether you're facing overwhelming circumstances or your prayers feel like they're hitting the cei...

Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back from living the purpose God created you for? In this episode, Rachel welcomes fellow Richwood, West Virginia native Mary Marantz, who shares her transformative journey from a single-wide trailer to Yale Law School. Mary discusses her new book "Underestimated" and reveals how our biggest obstacle is often ourselves—not others' doubts. Together,...

Join Rachel Wojo as she welcomes Kirby Kelly, author of "You Can Be Free," to discuss how authentic prayer breaks chains of habitual sin and perfectionism. In this vulnerable conversation, Kirby shares her journey of finding freedom through honest prayer and practical strategies that anyone can implement. This episode explores how prayer functions as more than a spiritual discipline; it is a pathw...

A heart-to-heart conversation about motherly loss, faith renewal, and finding God in grief's darkest moments In this soul-stirring episode of the Untangling Prayer podcast, Rachel Wojo welcomes Chelsea Alma Miller for an intimate conversation that feels less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two friends sharing their deepest griefs and greatest hopes. Chelsea, author of "Now That Sh...

Is your mind so full of everyone else's needs that prayer feels like one more impossible task? In this encouraging episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo explores how to breathe prayer into motherhood mental overload. Learn how God meets you right in the middle of your mental chaos, not expecting you to clear your thoughts first. In this episode, you'll discover: What the mental load is and why...

Does the weight of mom guilt keep you awake at night, replaying all the ways you think you've failed your children? In this heartfelt episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo explores how prayer transforms our experience with mom guilt. Learn how to move from paralyzing shame to liberating grace as you discover what God really thinks about your motherhood journey. In this episode, you'll discover...

In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel Wojo and Rachael Adams explore how we can practice love daily in an increasingly divided world. Discover the power of understanding God's unconditional love and how it transforms how we see ourselves and how we treat others. Learn the difference between worldly self-love and biblical self-love that honors God Explore practical prayer approaches to experience...

The empty tomb changes everything - including how we pray. What if Easter has already changed your starting position? In this powerful Easter episode, Rachel explores how the resurrection fundamentally transforms our prayer perspective. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and her current experiences with expanding family needs, Rachel reveals how to pray from victory rather than for it. Discover how Eas...

"Father, let this cup pass from me."  When pain leaves you speechless, how do you speak to God? What happens when your prayers for relief go unanswered? Drawing from Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and her own experience with her daughter Taylor's illness, Rachel offers profound insights on bringing our raw emotions before God. Discover how Jesus modeled honest prayer that didn't bypass suffering...

Do you struggle to find time for prayer in your busy, overwhelming days? Feel guilty about your rushed conversations with God? In this powerful episode, Rachel Wojo shares insights on maintaining a vibrant prayer life during life's most hectic seasons. Drawing from personal experience caring for her terminally ill daughter and biblical wisdom, Rachel offers practical guidance for finding moments o...

Join host Rachel Wojo as she interviews Niki Hardy, author of "God, Can We Chat," about transforming doubt from a faith-killer into a catalyst for spiritual growth. Niki shares her personal journey through cancer, loss, and disillusionment, revealing how honest conversations with God strengthened her faith rather than diminishing it. Learn how to approach doubt as a superpower rather than kryptoni...

Life's unexpected transitions—job loss, relocation, relationship changes—can leave us feeling uprooted and disoriented. In today's episode, Rachel Wojo explores how prayer becomes our anchor when everything shifts. Drawing from Psalm 77 and her own experience of nearly losing her family home, Rachel reveals how prayer provides stability during life's most challenging detours. You'll di...

Does your mind feel too cluttered for prayer? When mental exhaustion sets in, connecting with God can seem impossible—not because you don't want to pray, but because you can't find the mental space. In today's episode, Rachel Wojo explores how to pray when your mind is overwhelmed. You'll discover that God doesn't require your mental clarity to hear your heart's cry, and how He meets you in...

What's the prayer you're too afraid to pray? That request that sits heavy on your heart but feels too big, too impossible, or too vulnerable to voice? In today's episode, Rachel Wojo explores what it means to pray with courage, even when it feels risky. You'll discover not only that God isn't intimidated by your boldest requests, but how praying courageously can be the turning point in your spirit...

Are you tempted to doubt God’s faithfulness when life doesn’t seem like it lines up with His Word? Do you ever feel like God’s promises are taking too long? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode of the Untangling Prayer  podcast, Rachel dives into the struggle of trusting God’s faithfulness when life doesn’t align with His promises. Through stories from...

In this powerful episode of Untangling Prayer , Rachel Wojo welcomes bestselling author Jordan Raynor to explore how prayer shapes our work, our hope, and even our parenting. Jordan shares a transformative prayer that helps him release control and trust God's purposes, revealing how embracing an eternal perspective can bring both peace and productivity. They also dive into Jordan’s new child...

When life feels like too much to handle, even prayer can seem overwhelming. In today’s episode, Rachel Wojo shares how to approach God when you’re burdened, exhausted, and unsure of what to say. You’ll discover that God isn’t waiting for you to have the perfect words—He’s inviting you to come just as you are. Through simple, honest prayers, you’ll find tha...

Have you ever felt like your prayers and plans collide with an answer from God and the result looks nothing like you expected? In this episode of Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo , we’re diving into the heart of trusting God when His plans for our lives feel different—or even difficult. Through the lens of Abraham’s story, we’ll explore how waiting, detours, and unanswere...