Is it wrong to pray for someone who's asked you to stop?

If you're carrying the weight of praying for a prodigal child, a wayward spouse, or a friend who's walked away from faith, this episode is for you. Rachel tackles one of the hardest prayer questions: how to keep interceding when the person you love doesn't want your prayers.

In this episode, you'll discover:
The crucial difference between praying FOR someone versus praying AT them
Why secret intercession is sometimes the most powerful kind of prayer
How to persist in prayer when you see no evidence it's working (even after years)

Whether you're in year one or year ten of praying for someone who's walking away, this episode will encourage your heart and strengthen your resolve to keep praying.

Resources Mentioned:
31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards - rachelwojo.com/shop
Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments -desperateprayers.com

Until next time, remember: God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your needs.

Is it wrong to pray for someone who's asked you to stop?
If you're carrying the weight of praying for a prodigal child, a wayward spouse, or a friend who's walked away from faith, this episode is for you. Rachel tackles one of the hardest prayer questions: how to keep interceding when the person you love doesn't want your prayers.
In this episode, you'll discover:
<ul>
<li>The crucial difference between praying FOR someone versus praying AT them</li>
<li>Why secret intercession is sometimes the most powerful kind of prayer</li>
<li>How to persist in prayer when you see no evidence it's working (even after years)</li>
</ul>
Whether you're in year one or year ten of praying for someone who's walking away, this episode will encourage your heart and strengthen your resolve to keep praying.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards - <a href="https://rachelwojo.com/shop">rachelwojo.com/shop</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4qL47Ak">Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments -</a> <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">desperateprayers.com</a></li>
</ul>
Until next time, remember: God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your needs.

How do I pray during challenging times? How can I grow closer to God despite life's hardships? How can I find peace and purpose when life feels overwhelming and stressful?

Welcome to the Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo podcast, a sanctuary where we navigate the storms of life together, uncovering clarity and calm through faith, prayer, and practical wisdom.

Each week, author Rachel Wojo brings heartfelt conversations and insightful advice on living a life of peace and purpose. We dive deep into prayer, managing stress, overcoming anxiety, and finding joy amid trials. Through inspiring stories of individuals who have found hope and strength in their faith, you'll gain practical tips to help you navigate challenges.

Rachel's compassionate guidance will help you clear your mind, calm your heart, and draw closer to God, no matter what you're facing. With every episode, you'll learn how to untangle the knots of life and discover the peace and purpose you've been longing for.

You might be feeling overwhelmed. You might be feeling too paralyzed to pray.

But you have a home here. Together, we can find the strength to move forward.

Join Rachel Wojo on this journey of untangling life, one step at a time. You'll find all Rachel's resources HERE.

How do I pray during challenging times? How can I grow closer to God despite life's hardships? How can I find peace and purpose when life feels overwhelming and stressful?
Welcome to the Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo podcast, a sanctuary where we navigate the storms of life together, uncovering clarity and calm through faith, prayer, and practical wisdom.
Each week, author <a href="https://rachelwojo.com">Rachel Wojo</a> brings heartfelt conversations and insightful advice on living a life of peace and purpose. We dive deep into prayer, managing stress, overcoming anxiety, and finding joy amid trials. Through inspiring stories of individuals who have found hope and strength in their faith, you'll gain practical tips to help you navigate challenges.
Rachel's compassionate guidance will help you clear your mind, calm your heart, and draw closer to God, no matter what you're facing. With every episode, you'll learn how to untangle the knots of life and discover the peace and purpose you've been longing for.
You might be feeling overwhelmed. You might be feeling too paralyzed to pray.
But you have a home here. Together, we can find the strength to move forward.
Join Rachel Wojo on this journey of untangling life, one step at a time. You'll find all Rachel's resources <a href="https://rachelwojo.com">HERE.</a>

Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo

Have you ever whispered "God, please" and wondered if it even counted as a prayer?

Untangling Prayer is for women who want to pray but feel stuck, exhausted, or at a loss for words. Each week, we dig into the hard questions —like how to pray when God feels silent or when you're too tired to try. Then we get practical. You'll walk away with real steps you can take today.

We all need the reminder that prayer matters, so every episode ends with a true story of answered prayer to remind you: God is listening, and He still answers prayer today.

I'm Rachel Wojo. I've prayed from hospital hallways and from the floor of my closet. I've been Hannah, pleading for something impossible. Prayer isn't a theory. It's my guide for both surviving and thriving.

About the host: Rachel Wojo is a Christian speaker and author who helps women pray when life is falling apart. She spent 22 years as a caregiver for her daughter Taylor, who had a terminal illness, and has walked through the loss of both her parents. Rachel is the author of Desperate Prayers and Praying the Promises of Godand speaks at women's retreats and conferences nationwide. Find her at rachelwojo.com.

 

Have you ever whispered "God, please" and wondered if it even counted as a prayer?
Untangling Prayer is for women who want to pray but feel stuck, exhausted, or at a loss for words. Each week, we dig into the hard questions &mdash;like how to pray when God feels silent or when you're too tired to try. Then we get practical. You'll walk away with real steps you can take today.
We all need the reminder that prayer matters, so every episode ends with a true story of answered prayer to remind you: God is listening, and He still answers prayer today.
I'm Rachel Wojo. I've prayed from hospital hallways and from the floor of my closet. I've been Hannah, pleading for something impossible. Prayer isn't a theory. It's my guide for both surviving and thriving.
About the host: Rachel Wojo is a Christian speaker and author who helps women pray when life is falling apart. She spent 22 years as a caregiver for her daughter Taylor, who had a terminal illness, and has walked through the loss of both her parents.&nbsp;Rachel is the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://desperateprayers.com">Desperate Prayers</a> and <a href="https://promisesprayerjournal.com">Praying the Promises of God</a><a href="https://promisesprayerjournal.com"> </a>and speaks at women's retreats and conferences nationwide.&nbsp;Find her at <a href="https://rachelwojo.com">rachelwojo.com.</a>
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How to Pray for Someone Who Doesn't Want Your Prayers

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Have you been waiting on God so long you've stopped counting? Maybe you've even had moments where you thought the answer was finally here — only to find the door was still closed.

In this episode, Rachel opens Psalm 27:14 and unpacks what David really meant when he said "be strong and take heart." Guess what? Waiting on God is not passive. It's one of the most active, courageous things we can do in our faith. Rachel also shares a deeply personal story of a 16-year prayer that was finally answered last week — and what the long wait revealed about God's faithfulness.

You'll discover:
Why David repeats "wait for the LORD" twice — and what that tells us about how hard waiting really is
The difference between waiting in dread and waiting in expectation
Why "be strong" is a command God equips us to obey
What those "almost" moments of unanswered prayer are actually doing in us
How the waiting room grows something that the answer alone never could

If you're tired of waiting and wondering if God even remembers your prayer, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:
Desperate Prayers: desperateprayers.com

Have you been waiting on God so long you've stopped counting? Maybe you've even had moments where you thought the answer was finally here &mdash; only to find the door was still closed.
In this episode, Rachel opens Psalm 27:14 and unpacks what David really meant when he said "be strong and take heart." Guess what? Waiting on God is not passive. It's one of the most active, courageous things we can do in our faith. Rachel also shares a deeply personal story of a 16-year prayer that was finally answered last week &mdash; and what the long wait revealed about God's faithfulness.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why David repeats "wait for the LORD" twice &mdash; and what that tells us about how hard waiting really is</li>
<li>The difference between waiting in dread and waiting in expectation</li>
<li>Why "be strong" is a command God equips us to obey</li>
<li>What those "almost" moments of unanswered prayer are actually doing in us</li>
<li>How the waiting room grows something that the answer alone never could</li>
</ul>
If you're tired of waiting and wondering if God even remembers your prayer, this episode is for you.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Desperate Prayers: <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">desperateprayers.com</a></li>
</ul>

What to Pray When You're Waiting on God (Again)

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Feeling stuck in a long, gray season where nothing is necessarily wrong, but nothing feels right either? You're not alone. That heavy, stuck feeling has a name: it's a wilderness season. And it's one of the hardest seasons to pray through.

In this episode, Rachel digs into Psalm 78 and the convicting question the Israelites asked: "Can God really spread a table in the wilderness?" She explores the difference between being stuck IN the wilderness and being led THROUGH it, and shares a friend's powerful testimony of breakthrough after months of feeling unseen.

You'll discover:
Why wilderness seasons are harder to pray through than crisis moments
What Psalm 78:19 teaches us about doubt in dry seasons
The one word in Psalm 78:52 that changes everything about how we see hard seasons
Why doubt in the wilderness doesn't mean your faith is failing
How your breakthrough may be closer than you think

If you're in a season that feels endless and you're wondering if God is even working, this episode will remind you that the Shepherd who leads His people through the wilderness hasn't lost track of you.

Coming up: Join Rachel for a live online Bible study, Pray God's Word with Confidence, on Monday, March 2 at 7 PM Eastern. Learn a simple method for turning any Scripture into a personal, powerful prayer. Registration closes March 1. Link in show notes.

Resources Mentioned:
Pray God's Word with Confidence Bible study: cardshop.rachelwojo.com
Wilderness Grace Ministry: wildernessgrace.com
Desperate Prayers book: desperateprayers.com

Feeling stuck in a long, gray season where nothing is necessarily wrong, but nothing feels right either? You're not alone. That heavy, stuck feeling has a name: it's a wilderness season. And it's one of the hardest seasons to pray through.
In this episode, Rachel digs into Psalm 78 and the convicting question the Israelites asked: "Can God really spread a table in the wilderness?" She explores the difference between being stuck IN the wilderness and being led THROUGH it, and shares a friend's powerful testimony of breakthrough after months of feeling unseen.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why wilderness seasons are harder to pray through than crisis moments</li>
<li>What Psalm 78:19 teaches us about doubt in dry seasons</li>
<li>The one word in Psalm 78:52 that changes everything about how we see hard seasons</li>
<li>Why doubt in the wilderness doesn't mean your faith is failing</li>
<li>How your breakthrough may be closer than you think</li>
</ul>
If you're in a season that feels endless and you're wondering if God is even working, this episode will remind you that the Shepherd who leads His people through the wilderness hasn't lost track of you.
Coming up: Join Rachel for a live online Bible study, Pray God's Word with Confidence, on Monday, March 2 at 7 PM Eastern. Learn a simple method for turning any Scripture into a personal, powerful prayer. Registration closes March 1. Link in show notes.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Pray God's Word with Confidence Bible study:<a href="https://cardshop.rachelwojo.com/products/pray-gods-word-with-confidence-a-live-online-bible-study-and-pdf-guide"> cardshop.rachelwojo.com</a></li>
<li>Wilderness Grace Ministry: <a href="https://wildernessgrace.com">wildernessgrace.com</a></li>
<li>Desperate Prayers book: <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">desperateprayers.com</a></li>
</ul>

How to Pray through A Wilderness Season (When Spring Feels Far Away)

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Have you ever prayed about your anxiety — and still felt anxious? You're not alone, and this week's guest gets it from the inside out.

I'm joined by Maddie Joy Fisher, author of Rest and Rely: A 60-Day Devotional to Replace Fear, Anxiety, and Worry with God's Truth. Maddie shares her very personal journey with anxiety — including how it reached a breaking point during the writing of her own book — and how prayer transformed from a rigid practice into an ongoing conversation with God.

In this episode you'll discover:
Why telling anxious people to "just pray more" can actually backfire — and what to say instead
How Maddie's breaking point with anxiety became the very thing that deepened her prayer life
What "pray without ceasing" really looks like when your mind won't slow down
The difference between knowing Scripture and actually praying it — and how to close that gap
One practical thing you can implement today if anxiety is making faith feel like one more place to fail

If anxiety has made you feel like you're failing at faith, this conversation is for you.

Resources mentioned:
Rest and Rely by Maddie Joy 
Praying the Promises of God 

Until next time, remember — God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your need.

Have you ever prayed about your anxiety &mdash; and still felt anxious? You're not alone, and this week's guest gets it from the inside out.
I'm joined by Maddie Joy Fisher, author of&nbsp;Rest and Rely: A 60-Day Devotional to Replace Fear, Anxiety, and Worry with God's Truth. Maddie shares her very personal journey with anxiety &mdash; including how it reached a breaking point during the writing of her own book &mdash; and how prayer transformed from a rigid practice into an ongoing conversation with God.
In this episode you'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why telling anxious people to "just pray more" can actually backfire &mdash; and what to say instead</li>
<li>How Maddie's breaking point with anxiety became the very thing that deepened her prayer life</li>
<li>What "pray without ceasing" really looks like when your mind won't slow down</li>
<li>The difference between knowing Scripture and actually praying it &mdash; and how to close that gap</li>
<li>One practical thing you can implement today if anxiety is making faith feel like one more place to fail</li>
</ul>
If anxiety has made you feel like you're failing at faith, this conversation is for you.
Resources mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ZM2tCy">Rest and Rely by Maddie Joy&nbsp;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://promisesprayerjournal.com">Praying the Promises of God&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
Until next time, remember &mdash; God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your need.

How to Pray When Anxiety Won't Let Go (A Conversation with Maddie Joy Fisher)

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