Have you been waiting on God so long you've stopped counting? Maybe you've even had moments where you thought the answer was finally here — only to find the door was still closed.

In this episode, Rachel opens Psalm 27:14 and unpacks what David really meant when he said "be strong and take heart." Guess what? Waiting on God is not passive. It's one of the most active, courageous things we can do in our faith. Rachel also shares a deeply personal story of a 16-year prayer that was finally answered last week — and what the long wait revealed about God's faithfulness.

You'll discover:

• Why David repeats "wait for the LORD" twice — and what that tells us about how hard waiting really is
• The difference between waiting in dread and waiting in expectation
• Why "be strong" is a command God equips us to obey
• What those "almost" moments of unanswered prayer are actually doing in us
• How the waiting room grows something that the answer alone never could

If you're tired of waiting and wondering if God even remembers your prayer, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Desperate Prayers: desperateprayers.com

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Feeling stuck in a long, gray season where nothing is necessarily wrong, but nothing feels right either? You're not alone. That heavy, stuck feeling has a name: it's a wilderness season. And it's one of the hardest seasons to pray through.

In this episode, Rachel digs into Psalm 78 and the convicting question the Israelites asked: "Can God really spread a table in the wilderness?" She explores the difference between being stuck IN the wilderness and being led THROUGH it, and shares a friend's powerful testimony of breakthrough after months of feeling unseen.

You'll discover:

• Why wilderness seasons are harder to pray through than crisis moments
• What Psalm 78:19 teaches us about doubt in dry seasons
• The one word in Psalm 78:52 that changes everything about how we see hard seasons
• Why doubt in the wilderness doesn't mean your faith is failing
• How your breakthrough may be closer than you think

If you're in a season that feels endless and you're wondering if God is even working, this episode will remind you that the Shepherd who leads His people through the wilderness hasn't lost track of you.

Coming up: Join Rachel for a live online Bible study, Pray God's Word with Confidence, on Monday, March 2 at 7 PM Eastern. Learn a simple method for turning any Scripture into a personal, powerful prayer. Registration closes March 1. Link in show notes.

Resources Mentioned:

• Pray God's Word with Confidence Bible study: cardshop.rachelwojo.com
• Wilderness Grace Ministry: wildernessgrace.com
• Desperate Prayers book: desperateprayers.com

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Have you ever prayed about your anxiety — and still felt anxious? You're not alone, and this week's guest gets it from the inside out.

I'm joined by Maddie Joy Fisher, author of Rest and Rely: A 60-Day Devotional to Replace Fear, Anxiety, and Worry with God's Truth. Maddie shares her very personal journey with anxiety — including how it reached a breaking point during the writing of her own book — and how prayer transformed from a rigid practice into an ongoing conversation with God.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why telling anxious people to "just pray more" can actually backfire — and what to say instead
• How Maddie's breaking point with anxiety became the very thing that deepened her prayer life
• What "pray without ceasing" really looks like when your mind won't slow down
• The difference between knowing Scripture and actually praying it — and how to close that gap
• One practical thing you can implement today if anxiety is making faith feel like one more place to fail

If anxiety has made you feel like you're failing at faith, this conversation is for you.

Resources mentioned:

• Rest and Rely by Maddie Joy 
• Praying the Promises of God 

Until next time, remember — God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your need.

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Have you ever felt like God went quiet on you? Like you're showing up, opening your Bible, praying the prayers, but hearing nothing back? That silence can feel louder than any storm.

In this episode, Rachel dives into the powerful tension between Psalm 34:17 ("The LORD hears") and Psalm 44:23 ("Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep?") and what it means when both feel true at the same time. She shares from her own season of spiritual silence after losing her daughter and how God showed up in whispers when she was waiting for thunder.

You'll discover:

• Why God's felt presence isn't the same as His actual presence
• How to keep silence from rewriting what you know to be true about God
• What the Psalms teach us about holding honest pain and real trust in the same prayer
• Why some of your deepest growth happens in the quiet
• How to ask God for whispers when you can't hear His voice

If you're in a season where God feels distant and your prayers feel hollow, this episode will remind you that silence is not absence. The battle through silence is still a battle worth fighting.

Resources Mentioned:

• Praying the Psalms Cards: rachelwojo.com/shop
• Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments book: desperateprayers.com

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Feeling alone in your marriage? You're not the only one. The loneliness of sitting across from your spouse and feeling like a stranger is one of the hardest kinds of pain to carry.

In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray when your marriage feels distant and shares a personal story about praying for God to change her husband. (Spoiler: She was the one who needed to change.)

You'll discover:

• Why praying for your marriage starts with praying for your own heart first
• Three prayers that can shift everything in your relationship
• What Abigail's story in 1 Samuel 25 teaches us about praying through hard marriages
• The promise of Ezekiel 36:26 for heart transformation
• Rachel's honest testimony about what prayer actually changed

If you're feeling alone in the fight for your marriage, this episode will remind you that God's eyes are on you and He's working, even when the work He's doing is in you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Praying the Promises of God Prayer Journal: promisesprayerjournal.com

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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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Do you still feel anxious even after praying about your fears? Many Christians struggle with anxiety that persists despite faithful prayer—and wonder if something is wrong with them or their faith.

In this episode, Rachel tackles one of the most common questions she receives: "Why do I still feel anxious after praying about my fears?" She shares why prayer doesn't always remove fear and what it does instead, along with a powerful story about her daughter Tris's journey of learning to rely on God day by day when healing hasn't come the way they prayed.

You'll discover:

• Why anxiety after prayer isn't a sign of weak faith
• Practical steps for praying when fear won't let go
• The difference between God removing our challenges versus giving us courage to walk through them
• How God's provision of daily strength can be the miracle

If you're in a season where anxiety feels overwhelming and your prayers feel ineffective, this episode will remind you that God doesn't ask for perfect courage—just honest hearts willing to bring their fears to Him.

Resources Mentioned:

• 31 Prayers for the Heart prayer cards
• 31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards
• Shop at https://rachelwojo.com/shop

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Feeling unsettled but can't identify what's wrong? You're not alone. When confusion clouds our prayers, God still hears—and He knows exactly what we need.

In this episode, we explore how to pray when you can't put your finger on what's bothering you. Discover how the Holy Spirit intercedes, why God's character anchors us, and practical ways to pray when words fail.

What You'll Discover:

• Why confusion in prayer doesn't disqualify you
• How the Holy Spirit intercedes with wordless groans (Romans 8:26)
• Three things you can always pray when you don't know what to pray
• Why presence with God IS prayer
• How to pray what you DO know when circumstances are unclear

Resources Mentioned:

• Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments Available at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold. 
• Praying the Promises of God: A 52-Week Guided Prayer Journal: promisesprayerjournal.com

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

Connect with Rachel: Website: rachelwojo.com

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Have you ever set a New Year prayer goal and watched it slip away by February? If you've felt guilty about your inconsistent prayer life, you're not alone.

In this episode, Rachel tackles the honest question so many of us carry: "How do I stop feeling guilty about my inconsistent prayer life?" You'll discover why God isn't keeping a scorecard—He's keeping the door open—and how small, faithful steps matter more than perfect streaks.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why guilt doesn't have to be your companion in prayer
• How Lamentations 3:22-23 offers a fresh start every single morning
• Why prayer is about presence, not performance
• The truth that God honors the return, not the record
• A listener's powerful story of rebuilding her prayer life after burnout

Resources Mentioned:

• Praying the Promises of God: A 52-Week Guided Prayer Journal: promisesprayerjournal.com

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

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What if the most powerful thing you can do heading into 2025 is simply approach God's throne?

In this episode, Rachel shares three prayers for the new year drawn from Hebrews 4:16. Whether you're entering January with anticipation or uncertainty, this episode will anchor your heart in what matters most.

You'll discover:

• Why you don't need a perfect track record to come to God with confidence
• How receiving mercy might be exactly what your soul needs before making plans
• A powerful prayer for grace to help you through the hard moments you can't see coming yet

If you're ready to step into the new year held by grace rather than striving for perfection, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments — available at desperateprayers.com

Connect with Rachel:

• Website: rachelwojo.com

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