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 to pray more audaciously, and even talk about some pitfalls to avoid when praying big prayers. 


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283 Praying BIG: the Pros and Cons of Big Prayers

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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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 often talk about the prayers we look back on and thank God he didn’t answer the way we wanted!
This week we share some times we prayed for something that in retrospect wouldn’t have been the best thing. Then we springboard into an exercise that can help when things don’t go as planned, to help us keep in mind that God really does know best!
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309 Thank God He Didn't Answer That Prayer!

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 World.


Larry and his wife Susan co-founded Canines for Christ in 2007, and since then they’ve seen the therapy dog program grow into an international volunteer-based ministry reaching hundreds of thousands of people with God’s love.


Join us as Larry and Jennifer talk about the surprising role prayer played in Canines for Christ becoming a ministry, some of the ways they've seen therapy dogs open doors for prayer and ministry, and the power of therapy dogs to bring the love of God to a hurting world.


You can connect with Jennifer and find Finding Grace and the Pawverbs books at JenniferBleakley.com 
You can find out more about Canines for Christ at K94Christ.org.



308 The Power of Therapy Dogs with Larry Randolph and Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

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.
Grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

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. 
Don’t forget to grab your free scripture journal at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal today!

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.


Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal today at PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal!

283 Praying BIG: the Pros and Cons of Big Prayers

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