Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo
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Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo

Rachel Wojo

How do I pray during challenging times? How can I grow closer to God despite life's hardships? How can I find peace and purpose when life feels overwhelming and stressful?

Welcome to the Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo podcast, a sanctuary where we navigate the storms of life together, uncovering clarity and calm through faith, prayer, and practical wisdom.

Each week, author Rachel Wojo brings heartfelt conversations and insightful advice on living a life of peace and purpose. We dive deep into prayer, managing stress, overcoming anxiety, and finding joy amid trials. Through inspiring stories of individuals who have found hope and strength in their faith, you'll gain practical tips to help you navigate challenges.

Rachel's compassionate guidance will help you clear your mind, calm your heart, and draw closer to God, no matter what you're facing. With every episode, you'll learn how to untangle the knots of life and discover the peace and purpose you've been longing for.

You might be feeling overwhelmed. You might be feeling too paralyzed to pray.

But you have a home here. Together, we can find the strength to move forward.

Join Rachel Wojo on this journey of untangling life, one step at a time. You'll find all Rachel's resources HERE.

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Trusting God Beyond Circumstances
October 16, 2024 - 9 min
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! Segment 1: Faith in the Waiting Is God's timing off, or are we called to trust Him even when the wait seems endless? In this segment, we explore the story of Abraham and Sarah, exploring how God’s character remains steadfast—even when it feels like nothing is happening. Segment 2: Pray More/Worry Less Encouragement In this week’s Pray More/Worry Less segment, Rachel shares how God’s unchanging nature transcends circumstances. Using Abraham and Sarah’s journey as an example, she highlights the power of trusting in God’s character over what we see in the natural. Segment 3: Answered Prayer Stories In the Answered Prayer Stories segment, Rachel shares a moving testimony of a listener who experienced God’s faithfulness during a season of waiting—showing that even when we doubt, God never wavers. 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.
Desperate Prayers Unveiled: Listen to Chapter One
October 10, 2024 - 12 min
In this special episode, I’m excited to share an exclusive reading of Chapter One from my new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments. Whether you’re navigating personal storms or seeking a deeper connection with God, this chapter offers a raw and powerful look at trusting Him through life’s toughest battles. Here’s what you can expect: Raw & Honest: Real stories of struggle, faith, and the power of prayer in the hardest times of life. Powerful Moments: How even the shortest, simplest prayers can bring God’s biggest breakthroughs. A Faith-filled Start: A glimpse into the hope and healing that’s woven throughout Desperate Prayers. Exclusive Preview: Be the first to hear Chapter One before the official audiobook release! Tune in, and let this chapter remind you that even the smallest prayers hold great power. RESOURCES How to Be A Prayer Warrior for Your Family in Dark Times Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say with Mary Marantz
October 3, 2024 - 58 min
In this wilderness season, you might ask, "How do I even pray when I don't know what to say?" Join Mary Marantz as she interviews Rachel Wojo, on her journey through deep sorrow, grief, and the unshakable hope she's found in desperate prayers. From losing her mother to leukemia, discovering her husband’s affair, and facing my daughter’s diagnosis of a rare, incurable disorder, her story is one of redemption, struggle, and faith. In this episode, you’ll hear about: The vital difference between faith and logic and why it’s crucial to moving forward How desperation can pull you closer to God rather than push you away Spiritual Separation Anxiety and Its Biggest Trigger in 2024 Miracles in my life—even when they didn’t start out looking like one Why God’s glory and what works for our good are not mutually exclusive If you’re in a long wilderness season, you'll find faith, hope, and fresh prayer ideas. Pre-order Desperate Prayers For more resources, visit: Work with Rachel Learn more about Mary Marantz here: Work with Mary Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Grace Story Ministries Interviews Rachel Wojo on "Why Write About Prayer?"
September 28, 2024 - 42 min
BONUS Episode Grace Story Ministries Podcast Host Nate Davison interviews Rachel Wojo and asks some of the hard questions, like: Why do you write about prayer? How do you "drop prayer perfectionism?" What are the practical ways you can learn to hear from God? Rachel answers these questions and MORE! You won't want to miss this episode! Follow the Grace Story Podcast (Apple or Spotify) for more God stories like Rachel's. Order your copy of Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments TODAY! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How God Uses Our Weakest Prayerful Pleas
September 25, 2024 - 8 min
Do you ever wonder if praying is even worth it? What power could our mere words have with the God of the universe? If you've pondered these questions, this episode is for you! Segment 1: Hot Questions from Hard Spaces:  Is it okay to pray for personal desires or is that selfish? Segment 2: Pray More/ Worry Less Encouragement. In the weekly segment, Pray More/Worry Less, Rachel explains how our weakest prayerful pleas are often the beginning of our strongest moments with God.  Segment 3: Answered Prayer Stories In the Answered Prayer Stories segment, Rachel shares the testimony of Patti Schultz and her story of infertiliy. RESOURCES I’m thrilled to share that my new book Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments is now available for preorder! If you’ve ever found yourself at the end of your rope, not knowing what to pray, this book is for you. In Desperate Prayers, I explore the lives of Bible characters who prayed in their weakest moments and saw God move in powerful ways. Preorder today and discover how even the simplest prayers can usher in extraordinary strength. Go to https://desperateprayers.com; available wherever books are sold and releasing October 8, 2024.   Rachel's NEW book: Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
God Prepares the Way Even Before You Pray
September 19, 2024 - 11 min
Do you struggle to continue praying because you can't see how God is working? This week's Hot Questions from Hard Spaces: How do I keep praying when I'm tired of waiting? And in the weekly segment, Pray More/Worry Less, Rachel dives into the prayer principle of how God prepares the way even before you pray.  In the Answered Prayer Stories segment, Rachel shares the testimony of her church small group member, Penny.  RESOURCES "What do you do when your heart is so broken and burdened that you can't even find the words to pray? Rachel Wojo has been there and come out on the other side. With the tenderness of a compassionate friend and the tenaciousness of a fighting warrior, Rachel shares personal stories of hope and gives practical and powerful action steps to move you from desperate to expectant. I love this book!"—Sharon Jaynes, bestselling author Rachel's NEW book: Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments Free printable: 10 Bible Verse Cards to Help You Remember God Answers Prayer   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
God Always Provides What He Promises
September 11, 2024 - 11 min
Does waiting for God to change your circumstances frustrate your prayer life?  Join Rachel in this week’s “Hot Questions from Hard Spaces” as she tackles the challenging question: How can I pray when I can't find the words? Enjoy 4 practical tips to help you through! In segment 2, Rachel unpacks the prayer principle that God always keeps his promises. Is God a cosmic vending machine? Find out in this week’s Pray More/Worry Less Encouragement. For this week’s segment of Answered Prayer Stories, Rachel shares encouragement from her friend and neighbor, Barb, and her story of how God upheld her and her husband during a major life transition.  RESOURCES "What do you do when your heart is so broken and burdened that you can't even find the words to pray? Rachel Wojo has been there and come out on the other side. With the tenderness of a compassionate friend and the tenaciousness of a fighting warrior, Rachel shares personal stories of hope and gives practical and powerful action steps to move you from desperate to expectant. I love this book!"—Sharon Jaynes, bestselling author Rachel's NEW book: Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments Free printable: 10 Bible Verse Cards to Help You Remember God Answers Prayer Free printable: When You Can't Pray Prayer Guide Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
BONUS: Faith Radio Host Bob Crittenden with Rachel Wojo on Desperate Prayers
September 7, 2024 - 18 min
Enjoy this BONUS episode of Untangling Prayer as Bob Crittenden, Faith Radio Host of the Meeting House, asks Rachel Wojo the hard questions about her new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Lfe's Darkest Moments.  Get the scoop on the prayer desperados of the Bible and what we can learn from them in our day and age.  Preorder your copy of Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments and get the first three chapters via digital download right away plus more bonuses! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Overcoming Doubt in Praying to God
September 4, 2024 - 8 min
Have you ever struggled to keep your faith strong when surrounded by doubt? Join Rachel in this week’s “Hot Questions from Hard Spaces” as she tackles the challenging question: How can I maintain faith in prayer when I'm surrounded by doubt? In segment 2, Rachel uncovers the reassuring truth that circumstances have zero effect on God’s character in this week’s Pray More/Worry Less Encouragement. And in this week’s segment of Answered Prayer Stories, Rachel shares an inspiring story from her friend Jessica. You won’t want to miss this amazing answered prayer story! RESOURCES "This is not another book of Christian platitudes on how to make it through difficulty or despair; these are the tender words of a friend, holding out her hand to help hold you up." - Erica Wiggenhorn, International Speaker and Author Rachel's NEW book: Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments Free printable: 10 Bible Verse Cards to Help You Remember God Answers Prayer Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
When You Forget Who God Is on Hard Days
August 28, 2024 - 23 min
  Are you struggling to find hope in the midst of life's toughest challenges? Do you ever feel weighed down by burdens that seem too heavy to carry alone? In this episode of the Untangling Life podcast, host Rachel Wojo sits down with her longtime friend, Julie Sunne, to discuss how embracing God's character can bring strength and hope in overwhelming circumstances. Julie shares her journey of navigating life's difficulties, emphasizing the importance of remembering who God is and trusting Him to carry you through your deepest struggles. Together, Rachel and Julie explore: The emotional and physical toll of life's challenges The power of focusing on God's unchanging character How to find hope and encouragement by remembering God's faithfulness This episode offers a heartfelt conversation that will resonate with anyone facing difficult times. RESOURCES You’ll also discover Julie’s devotional book, Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days, as a source of comfort and a reminder of the profound peace found in trusting God. SometimesIForget.com JulieSunne.com   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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Meet Your Host
Meet Your Host
Rachel Wojo is an author, entrepreneur, public speaker, and podcaster. The ideal desperate pray-er to shed light on asking God questions, Rachel’s journey includes losing her mother to leukemia, her adult special needs daughter to a rare neurologically-degenerative disease, and her father to illness. As an entrepreneur living in Columbus, Ohio, she self-started and developed a blog to business platform over the last decade. She hosts Bible reading challenges on her popular blog, rachelwojo.com, which rallies readers of all ages to search God’s Word for solutions to life’s problems. Her biblical approach and life circumstances influence women to find strength and hope in everyday situations.

Rachel is the author of One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. She is a public speaker and contributor to well-known faith-based publications for many companies. Mostly, Rachel is crazy in love with Matt, mom to six on earth and two in heaven.
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