What if one simple shift in how you pray could shape a child’s whole future?

In this episode, we dive into the power of intentional prayer using Luke 2:52 as a guide—praying for wisdom, character, and spiritual favor over the kids we love. 

We’re all keenly aware of the negative influences surrounding our kids today through social media and culture. But instead of worrying, what if we became warriors over our kids through prayer?

This week’s episode makes prayer for our kids easy and do-able.

We also talk about the importance of encouragement and how one teachable moment at a fairground reminded me of what not to do to help our kids love God. I share four things even well-meaning parents do that accidentally hinder our child’s spiritual growth rather than help it. 

With personal stories and practical tools, this conversation will inspire you to pray with purpose, speak life, and surround your child with mentors who reflect God’s grace. You’re not parenting alone—and God’s got big plans ahead.

Whether they’re toddlers or grown adults, your prayers matter. 

Xo,

Donna
You can find my conversation with my son, Taylor, about how to help teens and young adults love God here.

 

Listen in to learn more:

(01:35) Praying for Your Child's Wisdom 

(05:53) Praying for Children's Relationship With God

(10:47) Encouraging Child's Biblical Insights 

(16:28) Four Key Areas of Prayer 





Donna’s Resources:

 

Order a copy of my new book - 

Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. 

 

It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. 

 

If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God.

 

It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!

 

Connect with Donna 

Instagram: @donnaajones    

Website: www.donnajones.org    

 

Donna’s speaking schedule:

https://donnajones.org/events/    

What if one simple shift in how you pray could shape a child&rsquo;s whole future?
In this episode, we dive into the power of intentional prayer using Luke 2:52 as a guide&mdash;praying for wisdom, character, and spiritual favor over the kids we love.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re all keenly aware of the negative influences surrounding our kids today through social media and culture. But instead of worrying, what if we became warriors over our kids through prayer?
This week&rsquo;s episode makes prayer for our kids easy and do-able.
We also talk about the importance of encouragement and how one teachable moment at a fairground reminded me of what not to do to help our kids love God. I share four things even well-meaning parents do that accidentally hinder our child&rsquo;s spiritual growth rather than help it.&nbsp;
With personal stories and practical tools, this conversation will inspire you to pray with purpose, speak life, and surround your child with mentors who reflect God&rsquo;s grace. You&rsquo;re not parenting alone&mdash;and God&rsquo;s got big plans ahead.
Whether they&rsquo;re toddlers or grown adults, your prayers matter.&nbsp;
Xo,
Donna
<ol>
<li>You can find my conversation with my son, Taylor, about how to help teens and young adults love God <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-just-what-i-needed-podcast/id1607351937?i=1000603274375">here.</a></li>
</ol>
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Listen in to learn more:
(01:35) Praying for Your Child's Wisdom&nbsp;
(05:53) Praying for Children's Relationship With God
(10:47) Encouraging Child's Biblical Insights&nbsp;
(16:28) Four Key Areas of Prayer&nbsp;
 
Donna&rsquo;s Resources:
&nbsp;
Order a copy of my new book -&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
It is available anywhere books are sold&ndash; <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Conflict-Peaceful-Life-Communicating/dp/1400243998">here is the link on Amazon.&nbsp;</a>
&nbsp;
If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you&rsquo;ll want a copy of my book, <a href="https://seekmeetinggod.com/">Seek: A Woman&rsquo;s Guide to Meeting God.</a>
&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to be more confident in their faith!
&nbsp;
Connect with Donna&nbsp;
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/donnaajones/?hl=en">@donnaajones</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Website: <a href="http://www.donnajones.org">www.donnajones.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Donna&rsquo;s speaking schedule:
<a href="https://donnajones.org/events/">https://donnajones.org/events/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged.

Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you.

 But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

That's Just What I Needed Podcast

If you’ve ever had a conversation where you’ve walked away thinking, “Wow! That was just what I needed”, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor’s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving “that’s just what I needed” conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she’ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna’s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.

If you&rsquo;ve ever had a conversation where you&rsquo;ve walked away thinking, &ldquo;Wow! That was just what I needed&rdquo;, you know you felt encouraged, learned a thing or two, laughed, and maybe even felt a bit challenged. Author, national speaker, and pastor&rsquo;s wife, Donna Jones provides life-giving &ldquo;that&rsquo;s just what I needed&rdquo; conversations to help you know, love, and follow God in the midst of real-life--the one with daily demands and crazy cultural chaos. Sometimes she&rsquo;ll welcome a guest we can learn from; sometimes the conversation will be just her and you. But, Donna&rsquo;s hope is that each conversation will be exactly what you need.