Do you struggle with prayer—what to say, how to say it, and whether God will respond? Does God ever feel distant or silent when you cry out to Him? In this episode, guest Rachel Britton shares why prayer often feels difficult, especially when we feel fearful, disappointed, or anxious, and she explains how simple, guided prayers can help us open our hearts wider to the Lord.

(Download this episodes free companion guide here.)

Together, Carol and Rachel explore what we can learn from biblical women who prayed through some of Scripture’s most painful and complicated moments:
Rachel, a person of deep sorrow
Leah, a person overlooked
Jochebed, a person in the background
Sarah, a person who doubted

Their lives reveal that God hears those of us who feel unseen, afraid, or unsure. Through their stories, Rachel invites us to grow in confidence—not by having perfect words, but by remembering we are perfectly loved.

Resource referenced: Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God by Rachel Britton

 Reflective/Discussion Questions
Which part of prayer feels hardest for you right now—finding the words, believing God hears you, or trusting Him with the outcome? Why?
When you think of praying bold prayers, what emotion rises first—fear, excitement, skepticism, or hope? What might God be inviting you to explore in that?
Is there a biblical woman’s story (Rachel, Leah, Jochebed) that mirrors a season you’re in? What does her journey teach you about God’s character?
In what ways have fear, disappointment, or past pain shaped the way you pray—or the way you avoid praying?
Rachel talks about being honest in prayer, even messy or raw. What would it look like to tell God the truth about something you’ve been holding back?
Where do you sense God inviting you to trust Him more deeply—not someday, but today—as you learn to pray more naturally?

Find Rachel Britton:

On her website

On Instagram

On Facebook

Find Carol McCracken:

On her website 

On Facebook

On Instagram

Do you struggle with prayer&mdash;what to say, how to say it, and whether God will respond? Does God ever feel distant or silent when you cry out to Him? In this episode, guest Rachel Britton shares why prayer often feels difficult, especially when we feel fearful, disappointed, or anxious, and she explains how simple, guided prayers can help us open our hearts wider to the Lord.
<a href="https://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com/downloads/praying-naturally-when-fear-doubt-or-silence-feel-loud/">(Download this episodes free companion guide here.)</a>
Together, Carol and Rachel explore what we can learn from biblical women who prayed through some of Scripture&rsquo;s most painful and complicated moments:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Rachel, a person of deep sorrow</li>
<li aria-level="1">Leah, a person overlooked</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jochebed, a person in the background</li>
<li aria-level="1">Sarah, a person who doubted</li>
</ul>
Their lives reveal that God hears those of us who feel unseen, afraid, or unsure. Through their stories, Rachel invites us to grow in confidence&mdash;not by having perfect words, but by remembering we are perfectly loved.
Resource referenced: <a href="Pray%20Naturally:%20Finding%20Your%20Spiritual%20Confidence%20as%20a%20Woman%20Loved%20by%20God">Pray Naturally: Finding Your Spiritual Confidence as a Woman Loved by God</a> by Rachel Britton
&nbsp;Reflective/Discussion Questions
<ol>
<li>Which part of prayer feels hardest for you right now&mdash;finding the words, believing God hears you, or trusting Him with the outcome? Why?</li>
<li>When you think of praying bold prayers, what emotion rises first&mdash;fear, excitement, skepticism, or hope? What might God be inviting you to explore in that?</li>
<li>Is there a biblical woman&rsquo;s story (Rachel, Leah, Jochebed) that mirrors a season you&rsquo;re in? What does her journey teach you about God&rsquo;s character?</li>
<li>In what ways have fear, disappointment, or past pain shaped the way you pray&mdash;or the way you avoid praying?</li>
<li>Rachel talks about being honest in prayer, even messy or raw. What would it look like to tell God the truth about something you&rsquo;ve been holding back?</li>
<li>Where do you sense God inviting you to trust Him more deeply&mdash;not someday, but today&mdash;as you learn to pray more naturally?</li>
</ol>
Find Rachel Britton:
<a href="https://rachelbritton.com/">On her website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prayeronthego/">On Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrayerZoneWorkout/">On Facebook</a>
Find Carol McCracken:
<a href="https://www.carolmccracken.com">On her website&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/carol.o.mccracken">On Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carologlemccracken/">On Instagram</a>

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.

This podcast covers topics like:

⭐️ How to Overcome Fear
⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety
⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons
⭐️ Courage to Wait on God

Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily make decisions based on fear, not faith. In Faith Over Fear, author and speaker Jennifer Slattery helps us see different areas of life where fear has a foothold, and how our identity as children of God can help us move from fear to faithful, bold living.
This podcast covers topics like:
⭐️ How to Overcome Fear ⭐️ Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety ⭐️ Powerful Steps to Fight Anxiety ⭐️ Finding God Faithful in Hard Seasons ⭐️ Courage to Wait on God
Jesus has more planned for us than we could imagine and He’s fully committed to perfecting that which concerns us. Fear holds us back, but His perfect love has the power to cast out all fear!

Life is too short and God has too much for us to do for any of us to live enslaved. Jesus promised His followers would experience filled to overflowing life, a life characterized by joy, peace, and spiritual and emotional vitality. And yet, we daily...

Faith Over Fear

Bonus Episode: Prayer Anxiety? Finding God in the Fear, Ambiguity and Silence

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/d49efe19-f9cc-47ce-bd8d-b3ce00efab05/transcript

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