Teach Us to Pray

In the Christian life, prayer is powerful. Through the power of prayer, lives are changed, bodies healed, and hearts transformed. The good thing about prayer is it doesn't have to be complicated. The five-minute prayer at the sink washing dishes can be just as effective as the hour prayer in your prayer closet. The effectiveness of your prayer does not have to do with rituals, long length, and big words. In today's podcast, we discuss five practical and simple ways that lead to more effective prayer.Key Takeaways:• Once we pray about it, we need to let the worry go, and trust that whatever we prayed about is safely in God's hands. • Prayer schedules take the pressure off feeling like we need to spend 12 hours praying for everything at once by conveniently breaking up our prayer time.• When we don't place limits on when we should pray, it becomes a natural rhythm in our lives, and we become less likely to skip this powerful discipline. Resources Mentions in This PodcastDownload Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide at www.belovedwomen.org/prayer-guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer.Connect with Christina PatersonWebsite: www.belovedwomen.orgYouTube: www.youtube.com/BelovedWomenTVInstagram: www.instagram.com/BelovedWomenFacebook: www.facebook.com/BelovedWomenScriptures in the Podcast are from NIV, ESV or NKJVEpisode Image Credit: Getty/pinkomelet Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

7 Ways to Prayerfully Discover Your Purpose Our God is purposeful and intentional. That means He has a reason for everything He does, including why He created you. He gives us all purpose and places a specific call on our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 important ways to seek the Lord in prayer to clearly discover your purpose and confidently answer God's call on your life. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Join my upcoming Bible Study, "Crazy or Called," to learn how to clearly discover and confidently answer God's call on your life: https://www.belovedwomen.org/biblestudy  Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Connect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.orgStudy the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women at https://www.belovedwomen.org/joinScriptures in the Podcast are from ESV, NLT, NIV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Greater than our plans is God's purpose. While everyone is setting goals for the new year, take some time to listen and pray with Christina over 4 biblical planning principles found in the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this episode: Receive Christina's Beloved Planner when you become a Beloved member today at https://www.belovedwomen.tv CONNECT WITH CHRISTINAGo to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Scripture from ESV, NIV & NLT. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Prayer is one of the primary ways God speaks to His people, and the Christmas story reveals this beautifully. Through angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and moments of divine confirmation, God shows us how prayer creates space for Him to guide, comfort, and lead. In this episode, we explore what the birth of Jesus teaches us about prayer—and how those same practices help us hear God more clearly today. Find more faith centered podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Throughout Scripture, God communicates in many ways because He desires a relationship with us. In the birth story of Jesus, we see God speaking clearly through angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and divine confirmation—all working together to reveal His redemptive plan. In today’s episode, we explore how God speaks in the Bible and what the Christmas story teaches us about hearing God’s voice today. By examining these moments surrounding Christ’s birth, we’re reminded that God still speaks with purpose, clarity, and love—and He invites us to listen with faith and expectancy. Find more Faith-filled podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It’s during Christmas that we celebrate the birth of our Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. It’s ironic because this is also one of the year's busiest, most hectic, and stressful seasons. If you are feeling the pressure of trying to do everything before the year ends, like getting Christmas gifts, preparing for family visits, and more, this episode is for you. Listen to learn how to prayerfully stay peaceful this Christmas season.    Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if Christmas becomes less about gifts under the tree, and more about hearts shaped for eternity? In this bonus episode from Christian Parent, Crazy World, explore raising generous kids, lasting faith-filled family traditions, and practical, meaningful ways to teach generosity that changes the world. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion. How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference? Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe. Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent. Key Moments Covered Using the Christmas Gift Catalog filled with life-changing giving opportunities like goats, clean water, and medical aid Helping kids choose gifts that meet real needs and spark hope Family giving ideas that blend tangible meaning with eternal purpose Biblical stories brought to life through everyday generosity How giving reshapes young hearts (and ours, too) This is your invitation to a season where generosity becomes the tradition, the lesson, and the legacy. This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity. Episode Links: Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguideConnect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.orgJoin the “He Shall Be Called” Bible study series here: https://www.belovedwomen.tv/he-shall-be-called Study the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women by downloading the Beloved Women app: https://www.belovedwomen.org/joinScriptures in the Podcast are from ESV.Episode Image Credit: Getty/ ChrisGorgio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Thessalonians 4:11 says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” During the busy holiday season that is upon us, you may be wondering if a quiet and unrushed life is even possible. In this episode, I share with you three ways the practice of prayer can help you to slow down, focus on what's most important, and experience God's peace this season. Enjoy!RESOURCES:Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Go to her site, https://www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God’s love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/joinScripture from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.