Praying Christian Women

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episodes you'll be hearing over the next several weeks were recorded in the spring, so some of the references might be outdated but the messages are all extremely relevant. Enjoy!* What do you think of when you hear about "the Proverbs 31 woman"? For some, it conjures up images of an unattainable goal, or even guilt. For others it is weaponized against women who don't fit the mold of what they think a Christian woman should be. Join us over the next several weeks as we discuss and pray through Proverbs 31. We'll seek to understand this iconic passage of scripture and apply it to our lives in ways that will deepen our understanding of who God is and who he has created us to be... and some of what we uncover might just surprise you! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

*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episodes you'll be hearing over the next several weeks were recorded in the spring, so some of the references might be outdated but the messages are all extremely relevant. Enjoy!* This week's guest on the podcast is no stranger to brokenness, but her ministry hinges on finding beauty not only in spite of it, but within the broken places of life. Crystal Anderson writes at The Mom Blog, and in 2023 released a children's book called And Then There Were Five, based on the true story of the adoption of their son John Rudy, who was called to heaven at the age of 25. Join us for an uplifting discussion about looking for God's hand in the hard things as Crystal shares her own story, and that of her son John Rudy. You can connect with Crystal and find out more about her blog and book at CrystalAnderson.net. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

*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 relevant. Enjoy!* What do you think of when you hear about "the Proverbs 31 woman"? For some, it conjures up images of an unattainable goal, or even guilt. For others it is weaponized against women who don't fit the mold of what they think a Christian woman should be. Join us over the next several weeks as we discuss and pray through Proverbs 31. We'll seek to understand this iconic passage of scripture and apply it to our lives in ways that will deepen our understanding of who God is and who he has created us to be... and some of what we uncover might just surprise you! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After a long summer sabbatical full of kids starting college, moves, and big changes all around, we're back behind the mic!We have some great episodes in store for you over the next few weeks that we know you're going to love, and that we pray will bless you and deepen your prayer life. This week's episode includes some life updates and discussion about prayer when you're in limbo. Ever been there? Maybe you're even there now? We'd love for you to pull up a chair and join us!We’ve moved! Find episode details, podcast updates and more from Praying Christian Women at Christian Books Today on Instagram and Facebook! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Got Mom guilt? If so, you are certainly not alone. In this 2-part series we discuss what Mom guilt is, how it can specifically rear its ugly head in the lives of all women (regardless of Mom status), make some candid confessions about our own experiences, and of course offer plenty of hope and encouragement! Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week’s episode is for the single Christian women out there - we see you! And honestly, whether you’re single or not, you’re going to absolutely love this power-packed, fun-filled episode with Cally Logan, author of Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey While Waiting for God's Best. In our conversation, Cally talks about the struggles, gifts, sorrows and joys of singleness. She shares her own story, sharing how singleness can impact your prayer life, how to know if the idea of marriage has become an idol (and what to do with that!), and reflects on how her journey that began as a love letter to her future husband resulted in recognizing a deeper love story between her and God. Listen, enjoy, and share this incredible conversation with your favorite single Christian woman today! You can connect with Cally and find her book and more at CallyLogan.com. Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What do you think of when you hear the word “balance”? If you’re like many women, it might evoke guilt, feelings of never measuring up, or even anxiety. If you’ve ever struggled with balance in any aspect of your life, you’re going to love this week’s guest, Vivian Cumins. Vivian shares wisdom from the Bible on how to actively pursue balance in your life, some examples of times when balance seemed out of reach to her, and the important role prayer plays in creating a peaceful, balanced life. You can connect with Vivian, sign up to receive her free Out of Balance Believer prayer guide, and find out more about her new podcast Juggling Life, Finding Balance at ⁠VivianCumins.com. Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Got Mom guilt? If so, you are certainly not alone. There might be no better topic so close to Mother’s Day than this week’s “Mom Guilt and Prayer” episode! In it we discuss what Mom guilt is, how it can specifically rear its ugly head in the lives of all women (regardless of Mom status), make some candid confessions about our own experiences, and of course offer plenty of hope and encouragement! In case that isn’t enough inspiration for you, we are offering a special Praying Mom Bundle of digital resources for over 50% off in honor of Mother’s Day! This bundle makes a great gift to treat yourself or another Mom in your life just in time for Mother’s Day! Check it out here! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Note: This episode contains references to suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, contact the Suicide Hotline: dial or text 988, call 800 273 8255, or visit 988lifeline.org. We’ve talked a lot on this podcast about longing for answered prayer, celebrating answered prayer and everything in-between. But we don’t often talk about the prayers we look back on and thank God he didn’t answer the way we wanted! This week we share some times we prayed for something that in retrospect wouldn’t have been the best thing. Then we springboard into an exercise that can help when things don’t go as planned, to help us keep in mind that God really does know best! Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you've been around for a while, you know we're dog lovers. That's why we're incredibly excited to bring you a very special episode of the podcast: This week we sat down with Larry Randolph and Jennifer Marshall Bleakley to talk about their book Finding Grace: The Inspiring True Story of Therapy Dogs Bringing Comfort, Hope, and Love to a Hurting World. Larry and his wife Susan co-founded Canines for Christ in 2007, and since then they’ve seen the therapy dog program grow into an international volunteer-based ministry reaching hundreds of thousands of people with God’s love. Join us as Larry and Jennifer talk about the surprising role prayer played in Canines for Christ becoming a ministry, some of the ways they've seen therapy dogs open doors for prayer and ministry, and the power of therapy dogs to bring the love of God to a hurting world. You can connect with Jennifer and find Finding Grace and the Pawverbs books at JenniferBleakley.com You can find out more about Canines for Christ at K94Christ.org. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.