Praying Christian Women

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week we're really excited to have a conversation with author, speaker and host of the Happy Hour podcast, Jamie Ivey. This week Jamie and her husband Aaron are releasing a fun, creative marriage project called Complement that includes books and a bible study. Jamie joins us for a great discussion about how to invite God into your marriage - whether it's happy and thriving or struggling mightily. She gets real about some of the most difficult times in her own marriage, how ages and stages of children have changed the way she and Aaron relate to each other, and what it means to be "on mission" with your spouse. You can order Complement here, and connect with Jamie at www.jamieivey.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week's guest on the podcast is host of the Grace Enough Podcast, Amber Cullum. Join us for a discussion about how the daily practice of gratitude can transform you - and even your entire home. Amber talks about her own journey of practicing gratitude and gives us some practical tips for how you can tailor your own pursuit of gratitude to the needs of your home and family. You won't want to miss this! You can connect with Amber at www.graceenoughpodcast.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! Join us for part 2 of our conversation about prayer and toxic relationships. In Episode 141 we talked about some generally toxic relationships that can be drains on your physical and spiritual energy, but in this coffee break episode we answer a listener question about what to do when those toxic relationships happen to be family members. Remember, "toxic relationship" is different from abuse. If you believe you are in an abusive relationship or feel unsafe in your home, visit: https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-994-9662 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today! This week’s guest on the podcast is “Grom Mom” Monica Swanson (if you don’t know what a grom is, listen to the episode to find out!). We talk about what intentional parenting looks like for her, how her prayer life has evolved during different ages and stages of her boys’ lives, and discuss her book “Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most From You.” Join us today!You can connect with Monica at https://monicaswanson.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Check out our online prayer retreat "Praying in the New Year" at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/newyear today! Have you ever been in a toxic relationship? Maybe a person comes to mind who has inappropriately latched on to your desire to help others, or even deliberately deceived you just to get attention, prayer or financial help. In this episode, we discuss several different types of toxic relationships, how to identify if you're in one, and what you can do to be the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting world - without being taken advantage of, and while being a good steward of your limited time, energy and prayers. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Grab your free scripture journal at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal today!Join us today for a conversation with author Angella Bundz about her book “7 Simple Steps to Studying Scripture: How to Journal Your Way Through the Word of God.” Angella shares about how God prompted her to begin journaling just before a devastating cancer diagnosis, and how a passion for prayer and God’s word came out of that difficult time. You can connect with Angella at https://www.angellabundz.com. Join her Facebook group “The Power of Paper” at https://m.facebook.com/groups/530245811236975/?tsid=0.5470549744201514&source=result Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Grab your free scripture journal today at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/journal! As Christians we know there is a spiritual battle going on behind the veil of what we can see and touch, but sometimes the specifics of what that battle looks like in our day-to-day can be hard to discern when there aren't specific examples in scripture to draw from. Our discussion today centers around whether items can be cursed or have spiritual attachments, and if so, what should we do if we come across one? Join us today for a balanced, biblically-focused conversation about a topic we've been wanting to cover on the podcast for a long time! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

** This episode is even better on video! Typically only our Patreon community has access to our recent video episodes but we're offering today's episode to the public. Watch here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/46084761 Have you ever wanted to journal your prayers more, but just haven't known where to start? If so, you won't want to miss our conversation today with author and member of our Praying Christian Women Community, Eliane Smith. Eliane takes us through her journey of prayer journaling, sharing how it became a passion for her, as well as giving some practical tips and advice for making prayer journaling a more regular part of your life. During the episode, she mentions her book "Ten Homeschool Secrets: How I Survived Being Homeschooled." You can find it on Amazon! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Looking to pray more in the new year? For a limited time we’re offering our "Praying in the New Year" online retreat for 50% off at www.prayingchristianwomen.com/retreats. Check it out today!Just about all of us are glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror...right? But what if instead of forgetting all about it, we decided to welcome 2021 by looking back on the lessons we've learned from 2020? After all, God was in it, and we don't want to miss any lessons he's had for us to learn during this unprecedented year!Whether you came out of 2020 relatively unscathed but inconvenienced, or are still dealing with trauma, loss and devastation that will be with you for years to come (or somewhere in-between), we invite you join us for what we hope will be a God-seeking time of reflection and prayer. If you're in that second category - please know we are with you and lifting you up in our prayers today. We have a prayer for you at the end of this episode. We would also love to hear from you at connect@prayingchristianwomen.com if you have prayer needs. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Looking for ways to pray for healthcare workers, particularly during the pandemic? Visit www.prayingchristianwomen.com/healthcare today for your free devotional! Join us today on the podcast for an eye-opening, conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of “Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.” We talk about how to determine what kind of rest you’re lacking in your own life, how to find the rest your body, soul and spirit need, and of course the role prayer plays in our quest for rest. Join us today! You can take Dr. Saundra’s “Rest Quiz” at https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/ Connect with Dr. Saundra at https://ichoosemybestlife.com/ And that quote I butchered? Here it is: "If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently and replace it tenderly in its Master's presence. And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back and place it again in our Lord's presence, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour will be very well employed." — St. Francis de Sales Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.