The show that brings Christian women from all backgrounds together as award-winning authors Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton discuss what it means to be a woman of prayer in the 21st century. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.
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332 Praying Through Amazing Grace with Becky Kopitzke
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In this heartfelt episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, join Alana and her guest Becky Kopitzke as they embark on a transformative journey through the beloved hymn, "Amazing Grace." Delve into the profound power of prayer and reflection embedded within each verse. Together, they explore how this timeless song resonates deeply with themes …
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Do you consider yourself a wise woman? Do you struggle to even discern what it means to have wisdom with all the information overload and opinions surrounding you? Join us in this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast to examine Proverbs 31:26 and discuss some of the dos and don'ts of giving and receiving godly wisdom, how letting g…
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In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Alana welcomes her long-time business coach, Becca Syme, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of menopause. Becca opens up about her personal experience with symptoms like itchy ears, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, while emphasizing the importance of Christian women being proactive abou…
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When you hear the words "strength" and "dignity," you don't always associate them with laughter - but could Proverbs 31 suggest they go together like peas and carrots? And what are the biggest barriers to strength and dignity? Listen to this week's episode to find out, as we dive into Proverbs 31 once again (and find so many hidden gems in verse 25…
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Do you want to read the entire Bible, but feel like it’s just too much of a challenge? If so, look no further - Mary DeMuth can help! Mary is the founder of a literary agency, author of too many books to count - including 90 Day Bible Reading Challenge: Read the Whole Bible, Change Your Whole Life.In this episode of the podcast, Mary shares a metho…
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Have you ever felt judged by other women for your choices about self care or what you spend money on? Have you ever (even if it's just in your head) judged other women on those same things? Join us on this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as we use Proverbs 31: 22-24 as a launchpad for a discussion about the importance of celeb…
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326 How to Heal From Childhood Trauma with Patrick Morley
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Countless people are walking around with unresolved childhood trauma, and many may not even realize it. In this week's interview episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we sit down with Patrick Morley, author of From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the Cycle. In our conversation, Patrick sha…
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325 Proverbs 31 Part 6 : Charitable Giving, Blanket Prayers ... and was the Proverbs 31 woman a prepper? (Proverbs 31:20-21)
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Do you ever struggle with the fine line between giving generously and being taken advantage of - or even being a poor steward of your finances? Believe it or not, Proverbs 31 prompted an eye-opening discussion about this topic. We also talk about balancing preparation for our homes and families with faith in God's provision. We hope you'll join us …
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Have you ever heard of prayer-focused mentoring? We hadn’t! But it sounded right up our alley, so we invited Nancy Lindgren to join us on the Praying Christian Women podcast to talk about it. Nancy is the founder and CEO of MORE Mentoring whose mission is mobilizing mentors to impact lives through prayer-focused mentoring and author of "Mentoring M…
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Life is full of demands, from managing a household to balancing work and family. In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we dive into the inspiring example of the Proverbs 31 woman, whose strength, work ethic, and ability to manage both home and business give us a roadmap for seeking balance through God's wisdom. We also explore the…
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We're sailing in uncharted territories with this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast as author Sabrina McDonald joins us to talk about a topic we have never discussed before on the podcast: blended families. Her book "A Home Built From Love and Loss: Coming Together as a Blended Family" delves into the heartache that almost always…
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*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 o…
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This week’s guest on the podcast is Shadia Hrichi, Bible teacher and author of Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me. Shadia brings incredible scriptural insights and applications from the story of Rahab, personal examples of answers to bold prayers from her own life, and advice about how to begin to hear from God when he seems distant. You’re …
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Do you ever read Proverbs 31 and feel guilty or inadequate, wondering how one woman could possibly embody all those virtues? You’re not alone. Many Christian women feel the same, but what if this passage wasn’t meant to be a checklist of perfection for just one individual, but a celebration of women collectively? In this episode of the Praying Chri…
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Do you ever feel unseen or insignificant? Have you ever wondered if God is too big or too busy to care about the day-to-day struggles facing you? If so, we invite you into this week’s conversation with Paige Allen, author of He Knows Your Name: How 7 Nameless Women of the Bible Reveal Christ’s Love for You. In this fun, uplifting and powerful conve…
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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 ou…
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*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 o…
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*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 o…
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314 We're Back! Life Updates/Prayer When You're In Limbo
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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…
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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…
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312 How Prayer For Your Future Husband Can Deepen Your Relationship with God with Cally Logan
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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, gif…
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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 you…
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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 o…
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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…
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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 …
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This week’s episode focuses on how to pray for graduates, or really anyone you love who is moving on to a new season! Some of the questions we address include: What are some challenges and pitfalls to avoid when praying for graduates? How do I recognize when the one who needs prayer is me? How can we embrace grief and lament while looking ahead exp…
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Note: This episode mentions the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: dial or text 988, call 800 273 8255, or visit 988lifeline.org. Our guest on the podcast this week is Judi Logan, author of The Unraveling: My Story of Faith, Forgiveness and a Family Restored. Judi t…
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Have you heard of the "P-Lexa" Prayer Pal, the newly-released Prayer VR headset or our personal favorite: pHarmony, the place to find your perfect prayer partner? To learn more about these (and more!) advancements in prayer technology, listen to this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast. Don't forget to grab your free scripture jou…
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On this Good Friday, we’re joined by author and Bible teacher Jessica Herberger to talk about the much-overlooked day of Holy Saturday. As we lament the death and burial of Jesus, we took some time to contemplate the in-between time when the disciples didn’t have the advantage we have of knowing what was about to come on Resurrection Sunday. Our ow…
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This week we welcome fellow Alaskan Leslie Leyland Fields to the podcast to discuss her brand new book Nearing a Far God: Praying the Psalms with Our Whole Selves. Leslie brings deep wisdom about prayer and fresh ideas about how to incorporate our whole body, mind and spirit into prayer and worship that you will not want to miss. In our conversatio…
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Are you too busy to pray…or too busy NOT to pray? Which is more important to prioritize, praying or doing? These are important questions, and the reality is the answers aren’t as black and white as you’d think. If you have too much to do and what feels like too little time to do it in, this episode is for you and we’d love for you to join us for a …
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When a friendship or other close relationship falls apart, it’s hard to know what comes next. There are probably countless people willing to give you advice, but is it good advice? Godly advice? On today’s episode of the podcast, we’ve invited Elizabeth Laing Thompson to share some biblical wisdom and her own personal experiences to point us to God…
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We started this episode thinking it was going in one direction, but it turned out being completely different…that must mean it was meant to be! So please join us for a conversation about the role prayer plays in our calling. Does God only place one major calling on your life? How do you know if you’re being “called” to do something or just have a d…
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Holding on to our faith during hard times can feel impossible at times, which is why we’re so thankful to have Amy Lively on the podcast this week to offer encouragement and hope. Her book Can I Borrow a Cup Of Hope? takes lessons from 1 Peter and offers wisdom for how to navigate some of the most difficult times in our lives, keeping God at the ce…
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Are you a woman who struggles with focus, attention or sticking to a schedule? Whether you have adult ADHD, suspect you might, or simply feel like you’re wired “differently” from the other women around you, this episode is for you! This week on the podcast we’re unpacking the book A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD : Embrace Neurodiversity, live b…
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Does all the negativity in the world ever get you down? Do you feel helpless to do anything about it? If so, you're not alone - and there's hope! This week we welcome one of our Praying Christian Women team members on the podcast, Becky Kopitzke. Becky also happens to be the author of Love Because: How to change the world one blessing at a time. In…
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The great thing about being a Christian is that if you pray, read the Bible and go to church, life is pretty much smooth sailing… Right? Wrong! If you’ve lived the Christian life for very long at all, you’ve surely realized that this line of thinking is not true. Either that or you’ve wondered where you’ve gone wrong to find yourself walking throug…
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295 Answered Prayer Game Show: God, Coincidence, or Law of Attraction?
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We’ve talked in previous episodes about the differences between prayer and the secular ideas of manifesting and the Law of Attraction. This week we’re playing a little game show called “God, Coincidence, or Law of Attraction?” In this fun, lighthearted episode we take real-life stories and examine them to reveal which of these three phenomena is be…
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Got distractions? Katie Westenberg can help! This week’s guest wrote an entire book (part book, part Bible study) to equip women just like you to train your brain and your soul to focus on God. Combining scripture and brain science, Katie helps map out the path from frenzied to focused in her book “But Then She Remembered: How to give God your full…
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What can your favorite novels teach you about prayer? Today Alana is chatting with her friend Mackenzie about prayer lessons from Christian fiction, specifically from Alana's bestselling Kennedy Stern series. Special Offer! Praying Christian Women listeners can get all 9 of these fast-paced Christian mysteries PLUS 9 bonus audios and an entire pray…
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There’s no better time than a new year to work on creating better habits, which is why we’re excited to have Barb Raveling on the podcast this week! Barb is the author of Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating: 100 Renewing Exercises to Help You Break Free From the Control of Food. Join us for a great discussion about how to know if you’re an emotional ea…
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Happy New Year! This year we’ve decided to do something a little different for our New Year’s episode. We’re going to discuss prayer lessons from Anna, the prophet mentioned in Luke 2. We hope your new year is off to a great start, and pray God’s blessings will go before you in 2024. We’ve updated our website! Some old links referenced in past epis…
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290 What Christmas Carols Teach Us About Prayer
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Note: If you’re listening to this episode with little ears nearby, you might want to use headphones Merry Christmas from all of us at the Praying Christian Women podcast! This week’s episode is all about Christmas carols: what they get right, what they get wrong, anecdotes about our favorites, and so much more. Join us for a fun celebration of the …
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Have you heard of the term “manifesting”? It’s become quite a buzz word in recent years, particularly in secular circles. Some Christians believe it’s New Age or even evil, while others embrace it as compatible with scripture. Join us today for Part 2 of a 2-part series were we analyze what manifesting is, look into what scripture says on the matte…
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This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast bravely tackles a difficult topic that needs to be discussed: how to navigate domestic abuse, hurt and forgiveness as a Christian woman. Melanie Campbell writes about these heavy issues in her novel One Woman Falling, and in this episode Melanie talks about her own experience with an abusive …
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Have you heard of the term “manifesting”? It’s become quite a buzz word in recent years, particularly in secular circles. Some Christians believe it’s New Age or even evil, while others embrace it as compatible with scripture. Join us today for Part 1 of a 2-part series were we analyze what manifesting is, look into what scripture says on the matte…
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How honest do you get with God? Even though you know God sees it all, is there a part of you that holds back in prayer, or attempts to conceal motives and desires, hopes or dreams because you’re not sure they’re good enough for a holy God? The problem is, when we don’t feel comfortable being totally transparent with God it can keep us from being ho…
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Do you run a business? Own or co-own a company? Help manage a team of employees? Today, Becky and Alana are chatting all about how to pray for your business! But even if you're not your own CEO, today's episode applies to women who feel guilty for praying for yourselves, women who struggling knowing how to pray for your finances, women who feel lik…
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Happy Thanksgiving week to our friends in the U.S.! Whether you observe American Thanksgiving or not, there’s no better time to celebrate the power of gratitude. Here at Praying Christian Women we have a lot to be thankful for. We’ve been making some changes behind the scenes that include adding a new member to our team, Becky Kopitzke! In this wee…
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Do you ever feel like you've been playing it safe in your prayer life by limiting your prayers to small, manageable prayers rather than asking big things from a big God? You're not alone! We all get into prayer ruts from time to time. This week we discuss some root fears that keep us from praying bigger, offer some tips for how to stretch yourself …
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