Prayers of REST

Are you struggling with infertility?

Friend, you are not alone.

Take some time to bring your pain and struggle to the Lord in prayer today as we rest in His presence together.

Even if you personally aren't struggling with infertility right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever meet someone who is struggling with infertility, you'll know how you can pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Are you struggling in your marriage?

Then listen in as Ben and Lynley Mandrell share how they processed the struggles they've experienced in their marriage and recognized God's goodness even in the midst of their rock bottom moments.

Ben and Lynley believe ministry is a team sport. Married 20 years, they have served churches together in Tennessee and Colorado while raising their four kids: Ava, Max, Miles, and Jack. In 2019, God called the Mandrells to Nashville where Ben serves as the 10th president of Lifeway Christian Resources. In 2021, Ben and Lynley launched The Glass House, a podcast hosted by Lifeway, where they have conversations with leaders who have experienced the stress of ministry.

If you enjoyed this conversation, you can connect with Ben and Lynley on Instagram to keep the conversation going. Her handle is their handles are @benmandrell and @lynleymandrell80. You can also gain access to bonus content and transcripts for this episode through our Patreon Prayer community. To find more information about how to join our Prayer community, go to prayersofrest.com and click the "Support Us" button.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Does your spouse feel distant? Does your marriage feel strained?

Then friend, listen in and pray alongside me as we bring our spouses to the Lord together.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your spouse right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever face strenuous times in your marriage, you'll know how you can pray through them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Are you in a tricky mother/daughter-in-law relationship?

Then listen in to hear how Barbara and Stacey Reaoch -- a mother and daughter-in-law pair -- have learned to communicate expectations and trust God's faithfulness throughout their relationship.

Barbara and Stacey Reaoch are the authors of the book Making Room for Her, where they share biblical wisdom for a healthier relationship with your Mother or Daughter-in-law.

If you’ve been blessed by this conversation, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening to this episode? It helps us reach even more people looking for rest and peace in these hard times. THANK YOU for helping us spread the word! You can also connect directly with Barbara and Stacy through their websites if you'd like to continue the conversation: www.barbarareaoch.com & www.stacyreaoch.com

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

Support the show

Do you have a difficult relationship with your mother or daughter-in-law?

Then pray alongside me and  bring your mother or daughter-in-law to the Lord in prayer.

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your mother or daughter-in-law right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if you (or a friend) ever experience tension in your relationship with your mother or daughter-in-law, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Have you been hurt by your parents?

Then listen in as Leslie Leyland Fields shares about the deep hurt she experienced in her relationship with her father and how God challenged her to forgive him.

Leslie is an international speaker, teacher and the author of 12 books. When not traveling she lives on two islands in Alaska where she leads writing workshops based on her latest book, Your Story Matters: Finding Writing and Living the Truth of Your Life. She is also the author of Forgiving our Fathers and Mothers and is passionate about leading writers toward a better story through forgiveness.

This episode may trigger all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Have you been wounded by a parent?

Then pray alongside me and bring your hurt to Lord today as we rest in His presence together. 

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your parents right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if a friend reveals that they have experienced hurt in their relationship with a parent, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Do you ever struggle to know how to pray for your adult children?

Then listen in as Asheritah and Judy Dunagan talk about how to pray when our kids walk away from God.

You might be surprised to hear what strange thing Judy felt God calling her to do, as well as what she learned about God (and herself!) while her daughter was wandering. 

Judy served as a women’s ministry leader for twenty years before joining Moody Publishers in 2014 as an acquiring editor for the women's line of books and discipleship resources. In fact, she's Asheritah's editor, and also a dear friend and prayer warrior. Judy is passionate about discipling women and making God’s Word come alive in everyday life, and she lives with her husband, Rick, in the Colorado mountains.

If you’ve been blessed by this episode, would you take a minute to leave a rating and review wherever you’re listening to this episode? It helps us reach even more people looking for rest and peace in these hard times. THANK YOU for helping us spread the word! You can also connect directly with Judy at JudyDunagan.com, if you'd like to continue the conversation with her.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God's loving presence.

Support the show

Do you ever wonder how to pray for a child who is walking away from their faith?

Then pray alongside me and bring your wayward child before the Lord today as we rest in His presence. 

Even if you aren't struggling to pray for your adult children right now, take some time to pray along with us so that if  you (or a  friend) ever experience the pain of a child who strays away from the faith, you'll know how to pray for them.

I can't promise you that the relationships we're praying through this season will get any easier, but I can promise you that as we bring our Tricky Relationships to God, he will give us His peace as we learn to REST in Him.

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show

Have you or a friend ever lost a loved one to suicide?

Friend, you're not alone.

Listen in to this week's interview episode on the Prayers of REST Podcast to hear Rita Schulte share her own personal story of grieving when her late husband took his own life, and how God guided her toward healing and into a ministry of coming alongside those who have survived suicide loss.

Rita is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in treating eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders as well as grief, loss, and trauma. She's also a radio host and the author of several books including, Surviving Suicide Loss: Making Your Way Beyond the Ruins.

This episode may trigger all kinds of feelings toward a tricky relationship in your life. If you’d like some extra help in praying through hard emotions (like anxiety, anger, guilt, and disappointment), you can download 10 Prayers for Hard Emotions when you go to prayersofrest.com/hard.

Lastly, if you are battling suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255

Until we meet again, may you find rest in God’s loving presence.

Support the show