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This week we're doing something a little different by viewing a secular self-help book (The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks) through the lens of scripture and a Christian world view. In this episode we discuss how Christians can self-sabotage their prayer lives when they begin to make positive progress, how to recognize when worry becomes an "upper limit" issue, how worrying can actually become an addiction, and how to stay focused in prayer (and have lots of grace when you get distracted!). 


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232 Lessons About Prayer from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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.

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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 expectantly?
And as always, we include lots of practical tips for how to pray for children, grandchildren and loved ones during times of transition.
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307 Praying for Graduates

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 talks with us about a devastating family secret that launched her on a journey to unravel the truth, figure out where she truly belonged, and to embark on the difficult process of forgiveness. 
You can connect with Judi and find her book at JudiLogan.com. 
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306 A Story of Faith, Forgiveness and a Family Restored with Judi Logan

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.


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305 Advancements in Prayer Technology

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 own lives are full of “Holy Saturday” seasons, and Jessica shares about some of her own experiences in this realm, what the Bible can teach us about how to acknowledge where we are and look to what God has for us there. We discuss tips and pitfalls for our Holy Saturday seasons, the role of prayer in processing times of grief and waiting, and the importance of bearing witness to the pain of others.
You can connect with Jessica, find her book Peace in the Dark: Faithful Practices as We Wait For the Light, and get access to lots of bonuses and freebies at JessicaHerberger.com.
Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

304 Holy Saturday: Remaining Faithful as We Wait For the Light with Jessica Herberger

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 conversation Leslie talks about knowledge-based vs. emotion-based faith, her unconventional first experience with prayer, and introduces us to the field of neurotheology. So don’t wait, tune in now for an incredible discussion!
You can connect with Leslie and find all of her books at LeslieLeylandFields.com.
Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

232 Lessons About Prayer from The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

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