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So much of how we live—how we feel, how we respond, and even how we make decisions—is shaped by how we see ourselves.  And if we're  honest, most of us don’t stop very often to ask where that identity is actually coming from. Is it coming from how busy I feel, how overwhelmed I am, the roles I carry, or whether I feel like I’m doing enough… or failing again?

In this episode, I slow us down and invite you to take a closer look at the labels we’ve been living from and compare them to what God actually says is true about us. We’ll open Scripture and talk honestly about what it means to live from our identity in Christ—not performance, approval, or circumstances. 

This is a freeing reminder that our identity isn’t earned, it’s received—and who God says we are is far more secure than any season we’re walking through.

Xo,

Donna

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Listen in to learn more :
[0:02:17] If we don’t let God define us, something—or someone—else will

[0:02:32]Identity shapes how we handle failure, relationships, pressure, and purpose

[0:04:55]Our identity in Christ is received, not earned

[0:05:43] God’s love for us is steady, unchanging, and deeply personal

[0:14:19] Living from identity brings freedom, peace, and clarity

Donna’s Resources:

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Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!

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Is it wrong to pray for someone who's asked you to stop?

If you're carrying the weight of praying for a prodigal child, a wayward spouse, or a friend who's walked away from faith, this episode is for you. Rachel tackles one of the hardest prayer questions: how to keep interceding when the person you love doesn't want your prayers.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The crucial difference between praying FOR someone versus praying AT them
• Why secret intercession is sometimes the most powerful kind of prayer
• How to persist in prayer when you see no evidence it's working (even after years)

Whether you're in year one or year ten of praying for someone who's walking away, this episode will encourage your heart and strengthen your resolve to keep praying.

Resources Mentioned:

• 31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards - rachelwojo.com/shop
• Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments - desperateprayers.com

Until next time, remember: God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your needs.

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What if the "wicked" standing trial in God’s courtroom aren't the godless, but the religious? What if the prosecution’s case is built not on your sins of ignorance, but on your acts of hypocrisy?

In this devotional on Psalm 50, we enter a divine lawsuit where God acts as the Judge, Witness, then Prosecutor. We move beyond the text to uncover the Hebrew context of the "wicked"—covenant members who recite God's statutes while secretly harboring deceit. We explore why God rejects the "cattle on a thousand hills" to demand something far more costly: a "sacrifice of thanksgiving."

Jaime also shares a candid personal reflection on the specific accusation of slandering "your own mother's son," connecting it to the heartbreaking political and spiritual fractures we see in the world today. She challenges us to examine our own role in that division—whether we are building unity or "letting our mouths loose in evil."

Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of tender hope. If you’ve been disheartened by discord among believers or caught in the trap of performative faith, this episode offers a path toward true integrity. Come ready to be examined by the Judge who desires your heart, not just your habits.

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“Addiction promises control, comfort, and rescue—but it actually strips all of those things away. It intoxicates you so you can no longer discern what’s really happening.”

Is addiction merely a personal struggle—or is it part of a much larger spiritual battle? In this episode, Joel Muddamalle helps us rethink addiction through the lens of spiritual warfare, not in a sensational or fear-driven way, but in a deeply biblical and pastoral one. Rather than framing spiritual warfare as dramatic demonic encounters or something to obsess over, Joel explains how the real danger often lies in what quietly compromises our discernment, dulls our awareness, and slowly reshapes our loves.

We explore how addiction functions as a form of spiritual intoxication—one that promises relief and control while subtly disorienting the heart, mind, and soul. Joel shows why Scripture consistently calls believers to be sober-minded, alert, and resistant, and how addiction undermines those very capacities. This conversation also reframes sanctification itself as a battleground, where the fight is not simply against bad habits, but against counterfeit comforts that keep us from true dependence on Jesus.

If freedom has felt harder than you think it should, or willpower alone never seems to be enough, this episode offers a reason: the struggle is bigger than you think. But so is the God you serve.

We Explore:

— why addiction is not just about excess but about losing spiritual and emotional discernment
— how Scripture frames spiritual warfare as something we resist, not something we seek out
— the difference between awareness and acceptance when it comes to addictive patterns
— why sanctification itself is a form of spiritual warfare
— how counterfeit comfort keeps us from true dependence on Jesus
— the danger of aiming for sobriety instead of aiming for Christ
— how pride, secrecy, and isolation fuel addiction
— why honesty and humility are essential for real healing
— how modern systems quietly train us to self-medicate and self-save
— what it actually looks like to fight sin with love instead of willpower

Joel's new book: The Unseen Battle: Spiritual Warfare, Three Rebellions, and Christ’s Victory Over Dark Powers
Joe's Substack: Humble Theology and Stranger Theology
Ali's Instagram: @alikennedylive
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Today’s Bible Verse: “A little yeast works through the whole batch of dough.” — Galatians 5:9

Galatians 5:9 uses a simple image to reveal a powerful truth: small influences have big impact. Paul warns that even a little false teaching or compromise can quietly shape the direction of our faith and lives. What seems minor at first can grow, spread, and affect everything.

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Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken

️ Listen to more daily devotionals with Carol at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio

Carol Ogle McCracken is a dynamic Christian speaker, author, and Bible teacher known for her warmth, humor, and transparency. She brings biblical truths to life through real-world stories and relatable experiences—whether navigating alcohol recovery, parenting a child with special needs, or walking through divorce.

Today, she serves as Minister of Discipleship at her local church and shares God’s Word through women's retreats, conferences, and online devotionals. Her book, Wisdom: Where to Find It if You’ve Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It, was released in 2020 and continues to encourage readers in their pursuit of godly wisdom.

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It's often in the middle of the mess that we feel most alone, and maybe even most abandoned by God. But the truth is that He meets us right there in the middle of it, and helps us to get through what we are going through. My friend Tanner Olson has walked through trials with his mental health, infertility with his family, and countless other storms, yet God met him in that place and gave him hope to endure! That's what his newest book is all about. I pray the same would be true for you in the season you are in!

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Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Nothing is too terrible for God to forgive! Meditate on 2 Samuel 11:2-4. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. 

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When life feels like an unrelenting battle—when you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and desperate for God to intervene—Psalm 28 reminds us that we don’t have to rely on our own strength. David’s prayer begins with a raw plea for God to listen, a reminder that it’s okay to bring honest distress to the Lord. In seasons where the “arrows” feel constant and the mountains seem immovable, God is not distant or indifferent. He is strength for the weary, a resting place for exhausted souls, and a shield in the middle of attack. Tonight’s meditation invites you to lean into God’s presence, trust His protection, and rest in the truth that He carries you when you can’t take another step.

Main Takeaways

• Be encouraged that God hears your cries, especially in seasons of distress and spiritual fatigue.

• Learn how trusting God becomes both strength to stand and a shield to protect you through hardship.

• Remember that you don’t have to push through in your own power—God carries you when you’re at your limit.

• Find hope in the promise that suffering and attacks will not last forever, and God’s redemption is coming.

Bible Verse References

• Psalm 28:7

• Psalm 28

• Revelation (referenced generally; specific verse not mentioned in the transcript)

Your Evening Prayer

Jesus,
You see how heavy this season feels. You know where I’m tired, where I’m afraid, and where I need You to step in. Tonight I choose to trust You as my strength and my shield. When I feel attacked and overwhelmed, cover me and my family with Your protection. When I don’t have the energy to keep going, carry me with Your steady love. Be our refuge, our portion, and our peace in the middle of turmoil. Help me rest in Your presence and believe that You are working, even when I can’t see the way through.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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A Prayer for When God is Silent by Brooke McGlothlin

Waiting on God can feel painfully quiet—especially when it comes to our children, our families, and the prayers that matter most. In this episode, we explore how trusting God’s promises doesn’t require understanding His purpose or His timetable. This episode reminds us that God is always faithful to His Word, even when His answers come in the form of silence.

You are invited to see God’s “delays” differently—not as absence, but as purposeful patience and loving growth.

Reference: 2 Peter 3:9

Prayer: Father, thank you that we can trust your timing. Help our families to trust it as well, especially when it feels like you're being too quiet or that your response is delayed. Broaden our minds and hearts to make room for your plans, even if they aren't what we want. In Jesus' name, amen.

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Freedom in Christ is not just a spiritual idea—it’s a lived reality. This Christian devotional explores what it means to be alive in Christ, revealing how faith in Jesus breaks the power of sin and invites believers into a transformed life of obedience and hope. Rooted in Romans 6:11–12, this devotion reminds us that through Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin but children of God, empowered to live differently.

Highlights

• Faith in Jesus breaks the bondage of sin

• Believers are no longer slaves but children of God

• True transformation comes through surrender to Christ

• God offers redemption and second chances to anyone who believes

• Being alive in Christ means choosing obedience over fleshly desires

• Temptation loses power when we submit ourselves to God

• Lasting freedom is found only in Christ, not in the world

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Full Transcript Below:

Alive in Christ
By Vivian Bricker 

Bible Reading:
“In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus. Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires” (Romans 6:11-12). 

From the moment we place faith in Jesus, our lives change. We are no longer held in bondage to sin in the same way as we used to be. While we will all continue to struggle with sin throughout our lives, we are no longer slaves to sin. 

Instead, we are children of God. As His children, we are no longer compelled to obey the sinful flesh as we should want to follow, glorify, and obey God in every area of our lives.