Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo

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: How to distinguish between healthy conviction and unhealthy mom guilt that keeps you stuck Practical prayer strategies that shift your focus from perfection to God's presence A beautiful prayer specifically written for moments when mom guilt feels overwhelming Ways to model grace-filled living for your children through your own prayer journey Join Rachel as she helps you exchange the burden of mom guilt for the freedom of God's grace, one prayer at a time. You'll walk away with renewed confidence that even on your worst days, God's love for you—and your children—remains unchanged. RESOURCE Order the beautiful prayer cards, 31 Prayers for A Mom's Heart, mentioned in this episode. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 God's love more deeply in your daily life Hear powerful personal stories of recognizing divine love even during life's darkest moments Discover how to become a "love offering" that brings compassion to those in your community This episode reminds us that true love is not just a feeling but "an unwavering, unconditional, unfailing action" that can transform our lives and those around us. LEARN MORE Get Everyday Prayers of Love: A 31-Day Devotional and Reflective Journal for Women Connect with Rachael Adams or The Love Offering Podcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 Easter isn't just a historical event but a present reality that changes everything about how we approach God. Rachel examines the shift from "please do something" prayers to "thank you for what you've already done" prayers. Learn how to stand in Christ's finished work rather than striving for breakthrough. Drawing from Matthew 27 and her personal journey through college expenses and wedding planning, Rachel shares practical ways to apply resurrection power to everyday challenges. Replace "God, please accept me" with confidence in your already-secured relationship Approach God with the authority Christ shares, not just with wishful hoping Pray from the position of someone already freed from sin's power Gain perspective from Rachel's testimony of shifting from anxiety to resurrection confidence Struggling to pray with confidence? Rachel's book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for praying from God's victorious perspective rather than our limited view. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold and discover how Easter transforms even your most desperate prayers. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"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 but transformed it. Rachel examines what it means to pray "take this cup from me" while still surrendering to God's purposes. Learn how to hold space for both honesty and trust when pain feels unbearable. Drawing from Luke 22 and her personal Gethsemane moment, Rachel reveals practical ways to maintain connection with God even when His answers aren't what we hoped for. Find freedom from the pressure to pray "correctly" during difficult seasons Learn how to bring your unfiltered emotions to God without sacrificing faith Discover how being heard by God matters more than getting the answer you want Gain perspective from Rachel's testimony of finding God's presence in her deepest grief Struggling with prayer during painful times? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for bringing your whole heart to God in suffering. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold and discover how God meets you in your darkest moments. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 of connection with God when time feels scarce. Discover how to transform your first waking moments into meaningful prayer time, even with just five minutes available. Rachel introduces "breath prayers" - short, powerful prayers that fit seamlessly into daily activities - and shares how to recognize God's presence amid life's chaos. Drawing from Psalm 46 and her experience during her daughter's illness, she offers practical ways to maintain connection with God when time is scarce. Find freedom from guilt about "not praying enough" during busy seasons Learn simple, practical prayer techniques that fit into even the most hectic schedules Discover how quality matters more than quantity in maintaining your relationship with God Gain perspective from Rachel's personal testimony of finding prayer rhythms during family crisis Struggling to pray due to overwhelm? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for navigating life's difficulties through the power of prayer. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold and discover how God meets you in every rushed moment. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 kryptonite and discover a practical framework for bringing your questions directly to God. Why Listen: Discover how to transform your spiritual doubts into a deeper, more authentic relationship with God Learn a simple, practical CHAT framework that makes difficult prayers easier during times of uncertainty Find freedom from the shame and isolation that often accompany faith questions Be inspired by Niki's personal story of finding God in the midst of cancer, loss, and disillusionment RESOURCES Don't miss Niki's new book, God, Can We Chat?, Preorder the paperback and get the audiobook free! Connect with Niki. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 discover that while God's footprints may not always be visible, His guidance remains constant—even when the path forward seems blocked. Rachel shares her family's eleventh-hour miracle when facing foreclosure, showing how persistent prayer carried them through uncertainty until God's perfect timing brought unexpected provision. n this episode, you'll learn: How to honor both endings and beginnings in your prayer life during transitions Ways to anchor your prayers in God's unchanging character when everything else is changing The power of the "prayer of relinquishment" when you're grasping for control Why God's timing often reveals itself at the eleventh hour How to pray for perseverance rather than just immediate solutions Facing a major life transition right now? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for navigating life's unexpected turns through the power of prayer. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold, and discover how God guides you through every divine detour. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 your exhaustion, not despite it. Through personal experience and biblical wisdom from Psalm 62, Rachel shares practical ways to find sacred rest for your soul and reconnect with God even in your most mentally taxing seasons. Rachel also shares the powerful story of how God answered her parents' simple, repeated prayer during her cornea transplant—a reminder that even our most overwhelmed prayers reach God's ears. In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify which type of exhaustion you're experiencing—physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual Why "prayer as presence" is more powerful than "prayer as performance" Practical boundaries to protect your mental space for meaningful prayer How mental overload doesn't disqualify your prayers—it might make them more authentic Why your simplest prayer might be your most powerful one Finding it hard to pray when your mind is racing? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers comfort and guidance for connecting with God even in mentally overwhelming seasons. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold, and discover how God hears even your most scattered prayers. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 spiritual journey. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom from Psalm 34, Rachel shares how stepping out in faith with your prayers can transform both your circumstances and your relationship with God. Rachel also shares the remarkable story of how God answered a seemingly small prayer about luggage weight in such a precise way that even an airport employee was left in disbelief—a powerful reminder that God cares about every detail of our lives. In this episode, you'll learn: Three practical steps to move from fear to faith when praying for the impossible Why naming your fear is the first step toward bold prayer Specific ways to build your "prayer courage" muscle over time How God often leaves His fingerprints on the smallest details of our lives Why your breakthrough might be hiding behind your boldest prayer Ready to break through the fear that's holding your prayers back? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers encouragement and guidance for those times when prayer requires real courage. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold, and discover how your boldest prayers reveal your deepest trust. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 the Bible and real-life testimonies, Rachel offers encouragement for those in seasons of waiting. Tune in to find hope and strength as you journey through your own season of trust. Experience the transformative journey of a fellow listener who discovered God's unwavering faithfulness through a challenging season of doubt and waiting. Learn valuable insights from Abraham and Sarah's biblical narrative of patiently trusting God's perfect timing. Find comfort in exploring the constant, dependable nature of God, especially when life feels uncertain. Draw strength from focusing on God's unchanging character rather than temporary circumstances RESOURCES Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments is now available! If you’ve ever felt uncertain about God’s promises or questioned if your prayers make a difference, this book is for you. In Desperate Prayers, I explore the lives of Bible characters like Abraham and Sarah, who waited on God and saw Him move in powerful ways. Order today and discover how God’s faithfulness never fails even in the waiting. Go to https://desperateprayers.com—available wherever books are sold. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.