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 ever felt like God went quiet on you? Like you're showing up, opening your Bible, praying the prayers, but hearing nothing back? That silence can feel louder than any storm.

In this episode, Rachel dives into the powerful tension between Psalm 34:17 ("The LORD hears") and Psalm 44:23 ("Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep?") and what it means when both feel true at the same time. She shares from her own season of spiritual silence after losing her daughter and how God showed up in whispers when she was waiting for thunder.

You'll discover:
Why God's felt presence isn't the same as His actual presence
How to keep silence from rewriting what you know to be true about God
What the Psalms teach us about holding honest pain and real trust in the same prayer
Why some of your deepest growth happens in the quiet
How to ask God for whispers when you can't hear His voice

If you're in a season where God feels distant and your prayers feel hollow, this episode will remind you that silence is not absence. The battle through silence is still a battle worth fighting.

Resources Mentioned:
Praying the Psalms Cards: rachelwojo.com/shop
Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments book: desperateprayers.com

Have you ever felt like God went quiet on you? Like you're showing up, opening your Bible, praying the prayers, but hearing nothing back? That silence can feel louder than any storm.
In this episode, Rachel dives into the powerful tension between Psalm 34:17 ("The LORD hears") and Psalm 44:23 ("Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep?") and what it means when both feel true at the same time. She shares from her own season of spiritual silence after losing her daughter and how God showed up in whispers when she was waiting for thunder.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why God's felt presence isn't the same as His actual presence</li>
<li>How to keep silence from rewriting what you know to be true about God</li>
<li>What the Psalms teach us about holding honest pain and real trust in the same prayer</li>
<li>Why some of your deepest growth happens in the quiet</li>
<li>How to ask God for whispers when you can't hear His voice</li>
</ul>
If you're in a season where God feels distant and your prayers feel hollow, this episode will remind you that silence is not absence. The battle through silence is still a battle worth fighting.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Praying the Psalms Cards: <a href="https://cardshop.rachelwojo.com/products/31-days-of-praying-the-psalms-prayer-cards">rachelwojo.com/shop</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4qsN198">Desperate Prayers:</a> Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments book: <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">desperateprayers.com</a></li>
</ul>

Why God Feels Distant

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Feeling alone in your marriage? You're not the only one. The loneliness of sitting across from your spouse and feeling like a stranger is one of the hardest kinds of pain to carry.

In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray when your marriage feels distant and shares a personal story about praying for God to change her husband. (Spoiler: She was the one who needed to change.)

You'll discover:
Why praying for your marriage starts with praying for your own heart first
Three prayers that can shift everything in your relationship
What Abigail's story in 1 Samuel 25 teaches us about praying through hard marriages
The promise of Ezekiel 36:26 for heart transformation
Rachel's honest testimony about what prayer actually changed

If you're feeling alone in the fight for your marriage, this episode will remind you that God's eyes are on you and He's working, even when the work He's doing is in you.

Resources Mentioned:
Praying the Promises of God Prayer Journal: promisesprayerjournal.com

Feeling alone in your marriage? You're not the only one. The loneliness of sitting across from your spouse and feeling like a stranger is one of the hardest kinds of pain to carry.
In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray when your marriage feels distant and shares a personal story about praying for God to change her husband. (Spoiler: She was the one who needed to change.)
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why praying for your marriage starts with praying for your own heart first</li>
<li>Three prayers that can shift everything in your relationship</li>
<li>What Abigail's story in 1 Samuel 25 teaches us about praying through hard marriages</li>
<li>The promise of Ezekiel 36:26 for heart transformation</li>
<li>Rachel's honest testimony about what prayer actually changed</li>
</ul>
If you're feeling alone in the fight for your marriage, this episode will remind you that God's eyes are on you and He's working, even when the work He's doing is in you.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Praying the Promises of God Prayer Journal: <a href="https://promisesprayerjournal.com">promisesprayerjournal.com</a></li>
</ul>

Praying for Your Marriage When You Feel Alone in It

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Do you still feel anxious even after praying about your fears? Many Christians struggle with anxiety that persists despite faithful prayer—and wonder if something is wrong with them or their faith.

In this episode, Rachel tackles one of the most common questions she receives: "Why do I still feel anxious after praying about my fears?" She shares why prayer doesn't always remove fear and what it does instead, along with a powerful story about her daughter Tris's journey of learning to rely on God day by day when healing hasn't come the way they prayed.

You'll discover:
Why anxiety after prayer isn't a sign of weak faith
Practical steps for praying when fear won't let go
The difference between God removing our challenges versus giving us courage to walk through them
How God's provision of daily strength can be the miracle

If you're in a season where anxiety feels overwhelming and your prayers feel ineffective, this episode will remind you that God doesn't ask for perfect courage—just honest hearts willing to bring their fears to Him.

Resources Mentioned:
31 Prayers for the Heart prayer cards
31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards
Shop at https://rachelwojo.com/shop

Do you still feel anxious even after praying about your fears? Many Christians struggle with anxiety that persists despite faithful prayer&mdash;and wonder if something is wrong with them or their faith.
In this episode, Rachel tackles one of the most common questions she receives: "Why do I still feel anxious after praying about my fears?" She shares why prayer doesn't always remove fear and what it does instead, along with a powerful story about her daughter Tris's journey of learning to rely on God day by day when healing hasn't come the way they prayed.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why anxiety after prayer isn't a sign of weak faith</li>
<li>Practical steps for praying when fear won't let go</li>
<li>The difference between God removing our challenges versus giving us courage to walk through them</li>
<li>How God's provision of daily strength can be the miracle</li>
</ul>
If you're in a season where anxiety feels overwhelming and your prayers feel ineffective, this episode will remind you that God doesn't ask for perfect courage&mdash;just honest hearts willing to bring their fears to Him.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://cardshop.rachelwojo.com/products/31-prayer-cards-for-your-heart-with-display-stand?srsltid=AfmBOoprmeYxbCKk0KQH1PkAO75ysCQI0N07XdKczg8P2cI24Y2Vnm5F">31 Prayers for the Heart prayer cards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cardshop.rachelwojo.com/products/31-prayers-for-a-moms-heart-w-display-stand">31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards</a></li>
<li>Shop at https://rachelwojo.com/shop</li>
</ul>

Praying through Fear When Anxiety Won't Let Go

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