Praying Christian Women podcast

Praying Christian Women

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. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

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. Whether you’re brand new to the faith or have been a believer for decades, the Praying Christian Women podcast brings you biblical encouragement and inspiration (as well as an abundance of practical tips and easy-to-implement suggestions) to deepen your prayer life.

 

#401

350 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 7

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 7. ... Read more

15 Jan 2025

27 MINS

27:35

15 Jan 2025


#400

349 Fallow Fields and the Power of Pause

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Are you in a period of waiting? Whether you're waiting on a dream that just doesn't seem to be materializing or on answers to prayers you've spent countless hours (and buckets of tears) lifting up to God - waiting can be frustrating. In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we share some of the struggles and lessons learned while co-writing our new book She Prays Like a Girl: Discover the Joy and Power of Praying Like You (and No One Else). After years of effort, interruptions, and a couple of false starts, we are so excited to be releasing this book in February. But as we look back at the long journey to get here, we realize the benefits of waiting, and want to share some of those insights with you (as well as a sneak peek at our book!). Join us for an episode celebrating God's perfect timing, and maybe even find some hope and encouragement in your current season of waiting. ... Read more

13 Jan 2025

35 MINS

35:27

13 Jan 2025


#399

348 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 6

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 6. ... Read more

08 Jan 2025

17 MINS

17:19

08 Jan 2025


#398

347 7 Steps to Breakthrough & Letting Go

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal today! Is there an area of your life where you'd like to see breakthrough in the new year? Are you dealing with feelings of unforgiveness about a person or event that you're desperate to break free from? The 7 Steps to Breakthrough is here for you! This week, Alana and Jaime go through a 7 step process of breakthrough that's perfect for processing events you've experienced over the last year, broken relationships, or really anything you're trying to gain clarity and resolution on to move into a new year free from baggage. We hope you'll join us! Here are the 7 steps so you can follow along: I’m sad/ashamed/angry/disappointed that… I’m afraid that … I’m sorry/I regret that … What I really wanted was... I’m thankful that … I have love or compassion for … I forgive … ... Read more

06 Jan 2025

47 MINS

47:32

06 Jan 2025


#397

346 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 5

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 5. ... Read more

01 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:11

01 Jan 2025


#396

345 7 Steps of Breakthrough in Silencing Your Inner Critic

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal today! Do you have a loud inner critic that affects your confidence? Would you do just about anything to kick her to the curb? What if we told you there's a way to silence your inner critic...and it involves embracing her (and maybe even giving her a name!)? This week, Alana and Jaime go through a 7 step process of breakthrough that's perfect for processing events you've experienced over the last year, broken relationships, or really anything you're trying to gain clarity and resolution on to move into a new year free from baggage. We hope you'll join us! Here are the 7 steps so you can follow along: I’m sad/ashamed/angry/disappointed that… I’m afraid that … I’m sorry/I regret that … What I really wanted was... I’m thankful that … I have love or compassion for … I forgive … ... Read more

30 Dec 2024

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:32

30 Dec 2024


#395

344 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 4

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 4. ... Read more

25 Dec 2024

24 MINS

24:01

25 Dec 2024


#394

343 Your Generous Father: Lessons From "A Christmas Story"

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal today! Is it selfish to pray persistently for something your REALLY want? What is the balance between surrender to God and dreaming big? Does God sometimes punish us by giving us exactly what we ask for? If you can believe it, all of these questions (and some answers) came out of our conversation about the movie A Christmas Story! Join us for another fun but deep discussion about prayer, springboarded by one of our favorite Christmas movies! We hope you have a blessed Christmas full of time with family and friends, and most of all time to focus on the Greatest Gift: Jesus. ... Read more

23 Dec 2024

49 MINS

49:25

23 Dec 2024


#393

342 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 3

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Do worries, fears and attacks from enemies (or The Enemy) keep you up at night? You've come to the right place! Get ready for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation on the greatness of God and the victory that is already ours as we pray through Psalm 3. We hope you will come away with a renewed mind full of hope, and the peace that can only come from God. Join us today! ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

20 MINS

20:56

18 Dec 2024


#392

341 Affirmations, Friendship, and Prayer Lessons from "The Help"

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal ] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal ) today! Do you ever feel guilty for decompressing to a movie or TV series? What if we told you that even secular media can offer up lessons that can deepen your prayer life?! Join us this week for a fun, uplifting conversation about the movie (and book) "The Help," and some of the prayer lessons we gleaned from it. We talk about the important role friendships can play in our faith and prayer life, what biblical affirmations can do for self-worth, how to pray according to how God uniquely designed you, and so much more! ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:34

16 Dec 2024


#391

340 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 2

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 2. ... Read more

11 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:17

11 Dec 2024


#390

339 The Proverbs 31 Grand Finale: Honoring All Proverbs 31 Women

Note: This episode includes a discussion about domestic violence. If you feel you are in a dangerous situation, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: Visit: [TheHotline.org] (https://www.thehotline.org/) Call: 1 800 799 SAFE (7233) Text: "START" to 88788 When we started this series on the Proverbs 31 woman, we had no idea it would take us this long to get through it. This chapter of scripture turned out to be far more than we expected, and we couldn't be more thankful! Week after week we uncovered verses that launched our discussions into places we'd never have gone if we were just reading through it ourselves - and we love that you came along for the ride! We hope you've been blessed as much as we have been through these last weeks of conversation! So what did we learn? Who IS the Proverbs 31 woman? The answers may surprise you - they definitely surprised us. Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! ... Read more

09 Dec 2024

38 MINS

38:37

09 Dec 2024


#389

338 Rest For the Weary Spirit: Praying Through Psalm 1

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God as we pray through Psalm 1. ... Read more

04 Dec 2024

21 MINS

21:36

04 Dec 2024


#388

337 Proverbs 31 Part 12: Charm, Beauty and Fear of the Lord

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! What’s so bad about being charming? Is it intrinsically wrong for a Christian woman to focus on outward appearances? And what exactly does being a woman who “fears the Lord” mean, anyway? For a conversation about all of these questions and more, join us for another lively discussion about what it means to be a Proverbs 31 woman. We can’t wait to see you there! ... Read more

02 Dec 2024

57 MINS

57:13

02 Dec 2024


#387

336 Thanksgiving Special: D.I.Y. Gratitude Ritual

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Happy Thanksgiving to those of us celebrating the official U.S. holiday! But regardless of your holiday status, we wanted to devote an episode to the topic of gratitude. Join us as we demonstrate a do-it-yourself gratitude ritual in real time, talk about how gratitude can be a secret weapon, and share some tips for how to cultivate gratitude even when you're not feeling like there's a lot to be thankful for. Also, this is your last chance to grab our Amazing Grace bundle, don’t miss out! [Grab it here!] (https://christianbooks.today/products/toils-and-snares-gift-bundle) ... Read more

27 Nov 2024

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:33

27 Nov 2024


#386

335 How Does the Proverbs 31 Woman Accept a Compliment?

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! How do you receive compliments? You probably fall into one of three camps: acceptance with grace, deflection due to discomfort, or false humility. Understanding how we respond to praise from others can give us a window into how we view ourselves and even our relationship with God. This week’s deep dive into Proverbs 31 features the first part of the grand finale of this song praising the virtuous woman and celebrating womanhood. We expose some reasons why many of us struggle to accept compliments, talk about some practical exercises you can do to overcome the discomfort of praise, and as always, relate this passage to our prayer lives and relationship with God. We invite you to join us today! ... Read more

25 Nov 2024

54 MINS

54:23

25 Nov 2024


#385

334 Music As a Form of Worship and Prayer with Bethany McBride

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Today we're joined by Bethany McBride from Simplified Piano. Bethany and Alana get together to discuss music as worship, music as prayer, and music as intercession, and discuss some of the gifts and benefits of corporate worship as well as ways to bless your church's music leaders with your prayers. You can learn more about Bethany and the Simplified Piano method at [https://sale.christianbooks.today/simplified-piano.] (https://sale.christianbooks.today/simplified-piano.) If you're looking for a place to start, visit the Simplified Piano YouTube channel and learn to play the Hymn “Amazing Grace” here: [https://www.simplifiedpiano.com/learntoplay] (https://www.simplifiedpiano.com/learntoplay) ... Read more

20 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:18

20 Nov 2024


#384

333 Would the Proverbs 31 woman spy on her kids?

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at [⁠https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal⁠] (https://prayingchristianwomen.kit.com/journal) today! Does Proverbs 31 promote spying on your family? You'll have to listen to this week's discussion of Proverbs 31:27 to find out! Whether you're a mom, wife, teacher, friend or daughter, this episode about watching over the people you care about is sure to bring you encouragement (and maybe some laughs!). Join us for another informative discussion about how we can apply Proverbs 31 to our lives in ways that highlight our strengths and celebrate God's amazing gift of womanhood! ... Read more

18 Nov 2024

57 MINS

57:46

18 Nov 2024


#383

332 Praying Through Amazing Grace with Becky Kopitzke

In this heartfelt episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, join Alana and her guest Becky Kopitzke as they embark on a transformative journey through the beloved hymn, "Amazing Grace." Delve into the profound power of prayer and reflection embedded within each verse. Together, they explore how this timeless song resonates deeply with themes of salvation, grace, and personal connection with God. For a peek at our Amazing Grace gift bundle, which includes a copy of Alana's novel Toils and Snares, visit [ChristianBooks.today] (https://sale.christianbooks.today/uhGR2) . ... Read more

13 Nov 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:14

13 Nov 2024


#382

331 When to Give (and Receive) Godly Wisdom: Proverbs 31 Part 9

Do you consider yourself a wise woman? Do you struggle to even discern what it means to have wisdom with all the information overload and opinions surrounding you? Join us in this week's episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast to examine Proverbs 31:26 and discuss some of the dos and don'ts of giving and receiving godly wisdom, how letting go of people pleasing can open doors to greater wisdom, how to decide which people to listen to, and so much more! ... Read more

11 Nov 2024

45 MINS

45:53

11 Nov 2024


#381

330 Embrace God's Beautiful Gift of Aging with Becca Syme

In this episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, Alana welcomes her long-time business coach, Becca Syme, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of menopause. Becca opens up about her personal experience with symptoms like itchy ears, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, while emphasizing the importance of Christian women being proactive about their health. Together, they challenge societal views that treat menopause negatively, encouraging women to embrace this life stage through faith, prayer, and advocacy. The conversation also delves into the emotional aspects of aging, with Becca offering encouragement to focus on the potential and purpose that remain as we grow older. Drawing from insights her mother has gained through her work with older adults, Becca highlights the importance of finding joy and meaning in later years. Tune in for practical advice, spiritual encouragement, and a fresh perspective on aging with grace and purpose. For more inspiration, don’t miss Becca’s recommendation to check out the Women Finishing Well podcast. Listen now to the Praying Christian Women podcast for an uplifting discussion about how Christian women can navigate menopause and aging with strength and faith! #prayingchristianwomen #prayercloset #prayerwarrior #justpray #powerofprayer #podcastforwomen #christianauthors #christianpodcast #podcastaboutprayer #godisgreater #devotions #praylikeyou #menopause #perimenopuase#womenshealth #moodswings #mentalhealth #womenfinishingwell ... Read more

06 Nov 2024

51 MINS

51:57

06 Nov 2024