The rush of the Christmas season often temps us to forget its true meaning. In this episode, learn three specific areas of focus to pray to keep Christ first this Christmas. Also, take time to pray with Christina at the end of this episode to ask God for the joy, love, and hope this season brings. 

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:

Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide

Connect with Christina Paterson: https://www.belovedwomen.org

Join the “He Shall Be Called” Bible study series here: https://www.belovedwomen.tv/he-shall-be-called

Study the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women by downloading the Beloved Women app:  https://www.belovedwomen.org/join

Scriptures in the Podcast are from ESV.

Episode Image Credit: Getty/ ChrisGorgio

The rush of the Christmas season often temps us to forget its true meaning. In this episode, learn three specific areas of focus to pray to keep Christ first this Christmas. Also, take time to pray with Christina at the end of this episode to ask God for the joy, love, and hope this season brings. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: <a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide" rel="noopener">https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide</a> Connect with Christina Paterson: <a href="https://www.belovedwomen.org" rel="noopener">https://www.belovedwomen.org</a> Join the “He Shall Be Called” Bible study series here: <a href="https://www.belovedwomen.tv/he-shall-be-called" rel="noopener">https://www.belovedwomen.tv/he-shall-be-called</a> Study the Bible with Christina and Beloved Women by downloading the Beloved Women app: <a href="https://www.belovedwomen.org/join" rel="noopener">https://www.belovedwomen.org/join</a> Scriptures in the Podcast are from ESV. Episode Image Credit: Getty/ ChrisGorgio

Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson gives Christians practical, real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. Learn how to have a daily prayer time and how to overcome some of the obstacles that stop us from praying regularly to God.

Prayer Topics Covered in This Podcast:

🙏 What is Prayer? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Prayer
🙏 What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day
🙏 6 Reasons Why You Don't Hear God When You Pray
🙏 Why Prayer Is So Hard and Simple Tips for Daily Prayer
🙏 Pray THIS to Renew Your Mind (3 Guided Prayers)

Take Christina's Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.

Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson gives Christians practical, real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. Learn how to have a daily prayer time and how to overcome some of the obstacles that stop us from praying regularly to God.
Prayer Topics Covered in This Podcast:
🙏 What is Prayer? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Prayer 🙏 What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day 🙏 6 Reasons Why You Don't Hear God When You Pray 🙏 Why Prayer Is So Hard and Simple Tips for Daily Prayer 🙏 Pray THIS to Renew Your Mind (3 Guided Prayers)
Take Christina's Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: <a href="https://www.prayquiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.prayquiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1685440005056000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26s7EvV4X-z2kf-M2ubAcA">https://www.prayquiz.com</a>.

Teach Us to Pray gives listeners practical, real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer.

Teach Us to Pray

Teach Us To Pray

The rush of the Christmas season often temps us to forget its true meaning. In this episode, learn three specific areas of focus to pray to keep Christ first this Christmas. Also, take time to pray with Christina at the end of this episode to ask God...

Preparing Your Heart for Christmas Through Prayer

Throughout Scripture, God communicates in many ways because He desires a relationship with us. In the birth story of Jesus, we see God speaking clearly through angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and divine confirmation—all working together to reveal His redemptive plan.

In today’s episode, we explore how God speaks in the Bible and what the Christmas story teaches us about hearing God’s voice today. By examining these moments surrounding Christ’s birth, we’re reminded that God still speaks with purpose, clarity, and love—and He invites us to listen with faith and expectancy.

Find more Faith-filled podcasts at Lifeaudio.com 

Throughout Scripture, God communicates in many ways because He desires a relationship with us. In the birth story of Jesus, we see God speaking clearly through angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and divine confirmation&mdash;all working together to reveal His redemptive plan.
In today&rsquo;s episode, we explore how God speaks in the Bible and what the Christmas story teaches us about hearing God&rsquo;s voice today. By examining these moments surrounding Christ&rsquo;s birth, we&rsquo;re reminded that God still speaks with purpose, clarity, and love&mdash;and He invites us to listen with faith and expectancy.
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Find more Faith-filled podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">Lifeaudio.com&nbsp;</a>

How God Speaks through the Christmas Story

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It’s during Christmas that we celebrate the birth of our Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. It’s ironic because this is also one of the year's busiest, most hectic, and stressful seasons. If you are feeling the pressure of trying to do everything before the year ends, like getting Christmas gifts, preparing for family visits, and more, this episode is for you. Listen to learn how to prayerfully stay peaceful this Christmas season. 

It’s during Christmas that we celebrate the birth of our Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. It’s ironic because this is also one of the year's busiest, most hectic, and stressful seasons. If you are feeling the pressure of trying to do everything before the year ends, like getting Christmas gifts, preparing for family visits, and more, this episode is for you. Listen to learn how to prayerfully stay peaceful this Christmas season.

How to Stay Prayerfully Peaceful This Christmas Season

What if Christmas becomes less about gifts under the tree, and more about hearts shaped for eternity? In this bonus episode from Christian Parent, Crazy World, explore raising generous kids, lasting faith-filled family traditions, and practical, meaningful ways to teach generosity that changes the world.

Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God’s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion.

How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime—and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference?

Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe.

Browse the catalog and get involved at www.samaritanspurse.org/parent.

Key Moments Covered


Using the Christmas Gift Catalog filled with life-changing giving opportunities like goats, clean water, and medical aid


Helping kids choose gifts that meet real needs and spark hope


Family giving ideas that blend tangible meaning with eternal purpose


Biblical stories brought to life through everyday generosity


How giving reshapes young hearts (and ours, too)

This is your invitation to a season where generosity becomes the tradition, the lesson, and the legacy.

This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home?
Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: “How can we be part of God’s story of hope this Christmas?”
Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity.

Episode Links:
Samaritan’s Purse Gift Catalog: www.samaritanspurse.org/parent
On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse Podcast
Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents

About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God’s faithfulness through the ministry’s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve—always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan’s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina.

What if Christmas becomes less about gifts under the tree, and more about hearts shaped for eternity? In this bonus episode from Christian Parent, Crazy World, explore raising generous kids, lasting faith-filled family traditions, and practical, meaningful ways to teach generosity that changes the world.
Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the <a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home">On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse</a> podcast and wife to Edward Graham, part of the legacy family behind this renowned global relief ministry. With firsthand experience raising four children and witnessing God&rsquo;s faithfulness in some of the most challenging corners of the globe, Kristy brings unmatched insight and compassion to this timely discussion.
How do we practically teach our children the virtue of generosity, not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime&mdash;and in a way that makes a true, eternal difference?
Answer: Plant seeds of generosity in your family with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog, a unique way for families to give gifts that can transform lives around the globe.
Browse the catalog and get involved at <a href="https://www.samaritanspurse.org/parent">www.samaritanspurse.org/parent</a>.
Key Moments Covered
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Using the Christmas Gift Catalog filled with life-changing giving opportunities like goats, clean water, and medical aid
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Helping kids choose gifts that meet real needs and spark hope
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Family giving ideas that blend tangible meaning with eternal purpose
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Biblical stories brought to life through everyday generosity
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How giving reshapes young hearts (and ours, too)
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This is your invitation to a season where generosity becomes the tradition, the lesson, and the legacy.
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This Christmas, will your family give a gift that extends beyond your home? Explore life-changing opportunities at samaritanspurse.org/parent as a family, and ask your kids: &ldquo;How can we be part of God&rsquo;s story of hope this Christmas?&rdquo; Let your generosity become a legacy of faith, planting seeds for eternity.
Episode Links:
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<li>Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Gift Catalog: <a href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/parent">www.samaritanspurse.org/parent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ontheground.samaritanspurse.org/home">On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse Podcast</a></li>
<li><a href="https://catherinesegars.com/resources">Catherine's Resources for Christian Parents</a></li>
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About the guest: Kristy Graham hosts On the Ground with Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse, a show she launched in 2019 to highlight God&rsquo;s faithfulness through the ministry&rsquo;s work. Each week, she brings listeners close to the stories of staff and the people they serve&mdash;always pointing hearts to Christ. From missionary doctors in Kenya to military couples in Alaska to families receiving new homes after disasters, Kristy loves witnessing Samaritan&rsquo;s Purse in action. At home, she and her husband, Edward, are raising their four children in the mountains of North Carolina.

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