Praying Christian Women

020 How to Pray More During the Day (A guide for busy Christians)

November 12, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MB

Which is more important…setting aside quiet time every day, or praying regularly and thoroughly while you go about your regular routine? We’re here to tell you that you can have both – and today we’re talking all about how to turn your thoughts to God (and prayer!) in the midst of your busy schedule. Looking for more prayer resources? Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/blocks to enroll in our “Smash Your Prayer Blocks” online retreat!

019 Coffee Break: Prayer, Free Will, and God's Plans (and how they all interact)

November 07, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Do you ever feel trapped in your prayers by the underlying question of whether what you're praying for is within God's will? You aren't alone! In today's "Coffee Break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Alana and Jaime discuss a listener's question about how prayer and God's will work together. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

018 Finding Time to Pray (Hint: It’s not as hard as it sounds!)

November 05, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Finding time to pray is one of the biggest struggles facing busy Christian women today. Thankfully, you don’t need to live in a convent or sequester yourself away from the world to connect with God. Join us for today’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast to hear how even busy women like you can develop (and enjoy!) vibrant and passionate prayer lives. Want more? Visit prayingchristianwomen.com/blocks to enroll in our “Smash Your Prayer Blocks” online retreat!

017 Coffee Break: Prayers for Healing (Why some receive miracles and others don't)

October 31, 2018 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Do you ever wonder why some people have their prayers for healing answered and some don't? One listener was brave enough to ask this question...so Alana and Jaime felt they needed to be brave enough to discuss it on the air! Join us for a heartfelt discussion about this often confusing aspect of prayer. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

016 Leaving a Lasting Prayer Legacy: Impacting Future Generations With Your Prayers

October 29, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MB

Have you received spiritual blessings? (Hint: if you’re saved the answer is yes!) Today in the Praying Christian Women podcast lounge, we’re talking about how by prayer we can pass those blessings on to others, leaving ripples (or tidal waves!) of blessings that can last for generations to come. For more inspiration for your prayer life, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/university to enroll in Prevailing Prayer University, a crash course in praying with power and purpose!

015 Coffee Break: Help! How do I pray for someone I can't forgive?

October 24, 2018 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Have you ever found it difficult to forgive? On this week's "Coffee Break" installment of the Praying Christian Women podcast, a listener writes in asking how to pray through unforgiveness. Alana and Jaime offer some stories and encouragement for anyone struggling with one of the most difficult aspects of a praying Christian woman's life. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode, visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

014 How to Raise Kids Who Love to Pray

October 22, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Calling all parents, grandparents, teachers, VBS workers…basically any praying Christian with a heart to see God raise up a whole new generation of prayer warriors! Join us for this special episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we talk about raising children who LOVE to pray.

013 Coffee Break: Help! What to Do When You're Bored With Prayer

October 17, 2018 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Have you ever felt bored with prayer? If so, you aren't alone! In our first "Coffee Break" episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we discuss a question sent in by one of our listeners about what to do when you find yourself unmotivated to pray. If you have questions you'd like discussed on a future "Coffee Break" episode (we only use first names, or even keep you completely anonymous, so please don't hold back!), visit prayingchristianwomen.com/questions to submit yours!

012 Having Trouble Finding Time to Pray? This One Mental Shift Might Help!

October 15, 2018 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Let’s face it: believers today are busier than ever before. Whether our distractions come in the form of work obligations, internet browsing, or even Christian ministry, it’s hard making prayer a priority. Thankfully, this one simple mindset shift has deeply blessed our own prayer lives, and we hope it does the same for yours. Today’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast is all about letting go of guilt and seeing prayer for what it really is- an invitation to connect with the Alm...

011 The Science of Prayer

October 10, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

We’ve all heard that prayer is vital for a healthy spiritual life…but recent scientific studies take it a step further. Join Alana and Jaime on this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we discuss how prayer can change our brains for the better, and why that’s good news for those of us who might have a hard time focusing while we’re on our knees.

011 The Science of Prayer

October 10, 2018 06:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

We’ve all heard that prayer is vital for a healthy spiritual life…but recent scientific studies take it a step further. Join Alana and Jaime on this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we discuss how prayer can change our brains for the better, and why that’s good news for those of us who might have a hard time focusing while we’re on our knees.

010 How to Stay Focused When You Pray

October 08, 2018 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Have you ever sat down to pray with the purest of intentions, only to find your mind wandering to your grocery list, unpaid bills, or a random television show you watched the night before? Good news...you're in good company! In fact, we haven't met many women who didn't list staying focused in prayer as one of their top prayer struggles. Join us today for tools and tips that we hope will help you deepen your prayer life...and maybe even start to look at distractions in a totally different way!

009 Where Busy Women Go to Pray

October 05, 2018 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

It takes work (and sometimes a little imagination) to find the time to pray, but did you know that carving out a space to pray might be just as important? Join Alana and Jaime and the members of the Praying Christian Women community in this frank, open (and sometimes humorous) discussion about the difficulties busy women like you often face to find just the right spot where you can grow your prayer life in a peaceful, serene and perfectly distraction-free environment (yeah, right!).

008 Encouraging Others with Your Prayers

October 03, 2018 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

We’re keeping it real today on the Praying Christian Women podcast talking about the right – and absolute wrong – ways to encourage others through prayer. Want to go deeper with those around you and offer to pray with them…without feeling like a total weirdo? Join us in the Praying Christian Women lounge as we discuss the dos and don’ts of praying for others. Don't forget to visit prayingchristianwomen.com/journal for your free scripture journal!

007 Prayers for Healing (Calming an Anxious Heart)

October 01, 2018 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Anxiety can be crippling to an otherwise vibrant and active prayer life. Join us today in the Praying Christian Women lounge as we dive into the nitty-gritty details of anxiety and its power to paralyze our prayer lives. We’re not offering a one-size-fits-all solution (wouldn’t that be nice?) but we are handing out several practical ways to find victory in your struggle with anxiety…and the encouragement that comes from knowing that you are not alone.

006 Generational Sins: Praying Down Strongholds that Span Generations

September 28, 2018 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

When is a sin “just a sin”? How do you know if what you’re struggling with has generational roots or not? Some generational sins are easy to identify, but others are far more subtle. Join Alana and Jaime from the Praying Christian Women podcast as we dig deep into the roots of generational sin patterns, and discern how we can pray more effectively to find complete and total victory over them. Don't forget to visit prayingchristianwomen.com/journal for your free scripture journal!

005 Prayers for Healing (Finding Peace in Light of Unanswered Prayers)

September 26, 2018 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Where do we go when our most heartfelt prayers don’t seem to be answered? It’s one thing to ask God for a pay raise or healing from the common cold without getting the response we want, but what about times when the deepest desires of our hearts remain glaringly unfulfilled? Today on the Praying Christian Women podcast, we’re hoping to offer you encouragement even in the midst of disappointment, so we sure hope you’ll join us. Visit prayingchristianwomen.com/journal for your free prayer jour...

004 Praying Through Scripture: Different Ways God's Word Can Transform Your Prayers

September 26, 2018 05:30 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MB

What comes to mind when you think about praying through scripture? Sitting with your bible on your lap, repeating verses back up to God? Asking the Lord a question, opening your bible up to a random passage, and finding the answer staring at you as if by magic? There are actually several ways Christians can use scripture to enhance their prayer lives. Some of these methods are more effective (and some more spiritually reckless!) than others. The important thing to remember is that God’s...

003 The Five People You'll Meet at a Prayer Meeting

September 20, 2018 19:16 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MB

The Praying Christian Women podcast gals are taking a walk on the lighter side with this episode about prayer meeting stereotypes. Have you interacted with a “Rumor Re-hasher” or even a “Prayer Hog”? Or maybe you’ve been one yourself…and that’s totally fine. A great aspect of belonging to the body of Christ is seeing the way he can take various different personalities (and yes, stereotypes!) and bind our hearts and minds together in Christian unity. So grab a cup of coffee (or tea!) an...

002 The One Component of Prayer Nearly All of Us Neglect

September 20, 2018 19:01 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MB

Maintaining a balanced prayer life is vital to our spiritual health, right? So why do so many of us neglect this one spiritual discipline…especially when we know how beneficial it is for a thriving, vibrant prayer life? Join us today in the PCW lounge for a candid (and guilt-free) discussion about the one aspect of prayer Christians are so quick to ignore. You’ll also find some encouragement and inspiration to bless you on your way to a fuller, more vibrant prayer life. Never miss an epi...

001 What Does it Mean to be a Praying Christian Woman in the 21st Century?

September 20, 2018 18:44 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

Welcome to the kickoff episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast. Join us today for encouragement and inspiration (plus a few laughs!) as we discuss exactly what it means to be a praying Christian woman in the 21st century. (Not sure if this podcast is a good fit for you? Don’t worry, we’re covering that as well!) Meet the hosts of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Alana and Jaime, who began this podcast to have honest discussions about some of the hard questions about prayer. Th...

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