Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back from living the purpose God created you for? In this episode, Rachel welcomes fellow Richwood, West Virginia native Mary Marantz, who shares her transformative journey from a single-wide trailer to Yale Law School.

Mary discusses her new book "Underestimated" and reveals how our biggest obstacle is often ourselves—not others' doubts. Together, they explore how Jacob made decisions out of fear before turning to prayer, the tension between people-pleasing and authentic faith, and why God calls us to trust His unique design for our lives rather than constantly seeking external validation.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to recognize when you're underestimating yourself and break free from the "approval trap" that hinders your forward progress
• Why perfectionism is "hiding with better PR" and how it prevents you from stepping into your God-given calling
• Practical steps to move from people-pleasing to authentic positioning in your faith journey and daily life
• The power of consistency, even when you can't see immediate results from your faithful actions

RESOURCES

Take the quiz at namethefear.com

Get the book, Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway

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Join Rachel Wojo as she welcomes Kirby Kelly, author of "You Can Be Free," to discuss how authentic prayer breaks chains of habitual sin and perfectionism. In this vulnerable conversation, Kirby shares her journey of finding freedom through honest prayer and practical strategies that anyone can implement.

This episode explores how prayer functions as more than a spiritual discipline; it is a pathway to true freedom when we approach God with authenticity rather than perfection.

Listener Benefits:

• Discover the power of confession in prayer and why it's the crucial first step to freedom
• Learn the practical "red light/green light zones" framework for establishing boundaries against temptation
• Understand how to pray honestly without the burden of perfectionism or performing for God
• Gain wisdom on finding a trusted community for accountability and sustainable freedom

RESOURCES 

Connect with Kirby Kelly

Get Kirby's book, You Can Be Free

Get Rachel's Book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

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A heart-to-heart conversation about motherly loss, faith renewal, and finding God in grief's darkest moments

In this soul-stirring episode of the Untangling Prayer podcast, Rachel Wojo welcomes Chelsea Alma Miller for an intimate conversation that feels less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two friends sharing their deepest griefs and greatest hopes.

Chelsea, author of "Now That She's Gone," opens her heart about losing her mother—"the most faithful person" she knew—and the spiritual wilderness she wandered through afterward. "The saddest part," she confesses, "is that I felt like in losing her, I lost my faith too." Yet seven years later, her prayer life has become "more profound and prolific" than before—a testament to faith reborn through fire.

Rachel shares her own staggering losses—her mother at just 27, her daughter after a 22-year battle with terminal illness, and both her father and father-in-law within months of each other. Through these valleys, both women discovered a raw, honest way of praying that doesn't polish pain before presenting it to God.

Their conversation invites you to:

• Release the shame of questioning God in grief
• Embrace grief as companion rather than enemy—"It's like a shadow that follows you... built from incredible love"
• Find meaningful support by simply showing up consistently for grieving friends
• Pray through fear instead of allowing it to dictate your future

If you've ever stood at a graveside wondering where God went, this episode whispers: "You are not alone. Your broken prayers still reach heaven."

The conversation closes with Chelsea's tender prayer for "grieving hearts wherever they are," a benediction that feels like a gentle hand holding yours in the darkness.

RESOURCES

Chelsea's book, Now That She's Gone: A collection of hope reflections for anyone who has lost a mother

Rachel's book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

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Is your mind so full of everyone else's needs that prayer feels like one more impossible task?

In this encouraging episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo explores how to breathe prayer into motherhood mental overload. Learn how God meets you right in the middle of your mental chaos, not expecting you to clear your thoughts first.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What the mental load is and why research shows mothers carry over 70% of it
• How to pray when your mind is racing with to-dos, schedules, and responsibilities
• A soul-refreshing prayer specifically written for moments of mental overwhelm
• Practical ways to transform your scattered thoughts into powerful prayer connections

Join Rachel as she shares her personal story of how God met her in a season of mental overload. You'll walk away with renewed confidence that your cluttered mind isn't a barrier to prayer—it's an invitation to experience God's presence in a deeper way.

RESOURCE Order the beautiful prayer cards, 31 Prayers for A Mom's Heart or 31 Prayers for the Heart mentioned in this episode.

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Does the weight of mom guilt keep you awake at night, replaying all the ways you think you've failed your children?

In this heartfelt episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo explores how prayer transforms our experience with mom guilt. Learn how to move from paralyzing shame to liberating grace as you discover what God really thinks about your motherhood journey.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to distinguish between healthy conviction and unhealthy mom guilt that keeps you stuck
• Practical prayer strategies that shift your focus from perfection to God's presence
• A beautiful prayer specifically written for moments when mom guilt feels overwhelming
• Ways to model grace-filled living for your children through your own prayer journey

Join Rachel as she helps you exchange the burden of mom guilt for the freedom of God's grace, one prayer at a time. You'll walk away with renewed confidence that even on your worst days, God's love for you—and your children—remains unchanged.

RESOURCE

Order the beautiful prayer cards, 31 Prayers for A Mom's Heart, mentioned in this episode. 

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In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel Wojo and Rachael Adams explore how we can practice love daily in an increasingly divided world. Discover the power of understanding God's unconditional love and how it transforms how we see ourselves and how we treat others.

• Learn the difference between worldly self-love and biblical self-love that honors God
• Explore practical prayer approaches to experience God's love more deeply in your daily life
• Hear powerful personal stories of recognizing divine love even during life's darkest moments
• Discover how to become a "love offering" that brings compassion to those in your community

This episode reminds us that true love is not just a feeling but "an unwavering, unconditional, unfailing action" that can transform our lives and those around us.

LEARN MORE

Get Everyday Prayers of Love: A 31-Day Devotional and Reflective Journal for Women

Connect with Rachael Adams or The Love Offering Podcast

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The empty tomb changes everything - including how we pray.

What if Easter has already changed your starting position?

In this powerful Easter episode, Rachel explores how the resurrection fundamentally transforms our prayer perspective. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and her current experiences with expanding family needs, Rachel reveals how to pray from victory rather than for it.

Discover how Easter isn't just a historical event but a present reality that changes everything about how we approach God. Rachel examines the shift from "please do something" prayers to "thank you for what you've already done" prayers. Learn how to stand in Christ's finished work rather than striving for breakthrough.

Drawing from Matthew 27 and her personal journey through college expenses and wedding planning, Rachel shares practical ways to apply resurrection power to everyday challenges.

• Replace "God, please accept me" with confidence in your already-secured relationship
• Approach God with the authority Christ shares, not just with wishful hoping
• Pray from the position of someone already freed from sin's power
• Gain perspective from Rachel's testimony of shifting from anxiety to resurrection confidence

Struggling to pray with confidence? Rachel's book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for praying from God's victorious perspective rather than our limited view. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold and discover how Easter transforms even your most desperate prayers.

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"Father, let this cup pass from me." 

When pain leaves you speechless, how do you speak to God?

What happens when your prayers for relief go unanswered?

Drawing from Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and her own experience with her daughter Taylor's illness, Rachel offers profound insights on bringing our raw emotions before God.

Discover how Jesus modeled honest prayer that didn't bypass suffering but transformed it. Rachel examines what it means to pray "take this cup from me" while still surrendering to God's purposes. Learn how to hold space for both honesty and trust when pain feels unbearable.

Drawing from Luke 22 and her personal Gethsemane moment, Rachel reveals practical ways to maintain connection with God even when His answers aren't what we hoped for.

• Find freedom from the pressure to pray "correctly" during difficult seasons
• Learn how to bring your unfiltered emotions to God without sacrificing faith
• Discover how being heard by God matters more than getting the answer you want
• Gain perspective from Rachel's testimony of finding God's presence in her deepest grief

Struggling with prayer during painful times? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for bringing your whole heart to God in suffering. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold and discover how God meets you in your darkest moments.

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Do you struggle to find time for prayer in your busy, overwhelming days?

Feel guilty about your rushed conversations with God?

In this powerful episode, Rachel Wojo shares insights on maintaining a vibrant prayer life during life's most hectic seasons. Drawing from personal experience caring for her terminally ill daughter and biblical wisdom, Rachel offers practical guidance for finding moments of connection with God when time feels scarce.

Discover how to transform your first waking moments into meaningful prayer time, even with just five minutes available. Rachel introduces "breath prayers" - short, powerful prayers that fit seamlessly into daily activities - and shares how to recognize God's presence amid life's chaos. Drawing from Psalm 46 and her experience during her daughter's illness, she offers practical ways to maintain connection with God when time is scarce.

• Find freedom from guilt about "not praying enough" during busy seasons
• Learn simple, practical prayer techniques that fit into even the most hectic schedules
• Discover how quality matters more than quantity in maintaining your relationship with God
• Gain perspective from Rachel's personal testimony of finding prayer rhythms during family crisis

Struggling to pray due to overwhelm? My book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments, offers guidance for navigating life's difficulties through the power of prayer. Order your copy today at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold and discover how God meets you in every rushed moment.

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Join host Rachel Wojo as she interviews Niki Hardy, author of "God, Can We Chat," about transforming doubt from a faith-killer into a catalyst for spiritual growth. Niki shares her personal journey through cancer, loss, and disillusionment, revealing how honest conversations with God strengthened her faith rather than diminishing it. Learn how to approach doubt as a superpower rather than kryptonite and discover a practical framework for bringing your questions directly to God.

Why Listen:

• Discover how to transform your spiritual doubts into a deeper, more authentic relationship with God
• Learn a simple, practical CHAT framework that makes difficult prayers easier during times of uncertainty
• Find freedom from the shame and isolation that often accompany faith questions
• Be inspired by Niki's personal story of finding God in the midst of cancer, loss, and disillusionment

RESOURCES

Don't miss Niki's new book, God, Can We Chat?, Preorder the paperback and get the audiobook free! Connect with Niki. 

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