In this wilderness season, you might ask, "How do I even pray when I don't know what to say?"

Join Mary Marantz as she interviews Rachel Wojo, on her journey through deep sorrow, grief, and the unshakable hope she's found in desperate prayers. From losing her mother to leukemia, discovering her husband’s affair, and facing my daughter’s diagnosis of a rare, incurable disorder, her story is one of redemption, struggle, and faith.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
The vital difference between faith and logic and why it’s crucial to moving forward
How desperation can pull you closer to God rather than push you away
Spiritual Separation Anxiety and Its Biggest Trigger in 2024
Miracles in my life—even when they didn’t start out looking like one
Why God’s glory and what works for our good are not mutually exclusive

If you’re in a long wilderness season, you'll find faith, hope, and fresh prayer ideas.

Pre-order Desperate Prayers

For more resources, visit: Work with Rachel

Learn more about Mary Marantz here: Work with Mary

In this wilderness season, you might ask, "How do I even pray when I don't know what to say?"
Join Mary Marantz as she interviews Rachel Wojo, on her journey through deep sorrow, grief, and the unshakable hope she's found in desperate prayers. From losing her mother to leukemia, discovering her husband’s affair, and facing my daughter’s diagnosis of a rare, incurable disorder, her story is one of redemption, struggle, and faith.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
<ul>
<li>The vital difference between faith and logic and why it’s crucial to moving forward</li>
<li>How desperation can pull you closer to God rather than push you away</li>
<li>Spiritual Separation Anxiety and Its Biggest Trigger in 2024</li>
<li>Miracles in my life—even when they didn’t start out looking like one</li>
<li>Why God’s glory and what works for our good are not mutually exclusive</li>
</ul>
If you’re in a long wilderness season, you'll find faith, hope, and fresh prayer ideas.
<a href="https://rachelwojo.com/desperateprayers/">Pre-order Desperate Prayers</a>
For more resources, visit: <a href="https://rachelwojo.com/work-with-rachel/">Work with Rachel</a>
Learn more about Mary Marantz here: <a href="https://marymarantz.com/">Work with Mary</a>

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

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 Life 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 prayer and discover the peace and purpose you've longed 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 prayer, one step at a time. You'll find all Rachel's resources HERE  and don't miss her new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. 

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 Life 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 prayer and discover the peace and purpose you've longed 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 prayer, one step at a time. You'll find all Rachel's resources <a href="https://rachelwojo.com">HERE </a> and don't miss her new book, <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. </a>

How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say with Mary Marantz

Have you ever struggled to give thanks to God when life feels overwhelming or circumstances are hard? In this episode, Rachel Wojo dives into what it means to offer a sacrifice of praise—choosing gratitude and trust in the midst of difficulty. Using powerful biblical truths and personal stories, she unpacks how we can honor God even when our hearts feel heavy.

Listeners will gain:
Practical steps for offering a sacrifice of praise, including starting small, leaning on Jesus, and remembering God’s faithfulness.
Encouragement to give thanks in prayer even when it feels impossible, with insights from Hebrews 13:15.
New perspective on how to trust God’s creative answers to prayer, inspired by the story of Joshua and Isaiah 55:8-9.
Inspiration from Rachel’s personal story of God answering her family’s specific prayer for their first home.

Join Rachel for this soul-lifting episode to learn how to deepen your prayer life, trust God’s creativity, and live with a heart of gratitude—even in hard seasons.

If you want more guidance on deepening your prayer life in tough times, I invite you to check out my new book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments. You'll find real-life stories, prayers, and practical ways to connect with God when you need Him most. You can learn more at desperateprayers.com.

Have you ever struggled to give thanks to God when life feels overwhelming or circumstances are hard? In this episode, Rachel Wojo dives into what it means to offer a sacrifice of praise—choosing gratitude and trust in the midst of difficulty. Using powerful biblical truths and personal stories, she unpacks how we can honor God even when our hearts feel heavy.
Listeners will gain:
<ul>
<li>Practical steps for offering a sacrifice of praise, including starting small, leaning on Jesus, and remembering God’s faithfulness.</li>
<li>Encouragement to give thanks in prayer even when it feels impossible, with insights from Hebrews 13:15.</li>
<li>New perspective on how to trust God’s creative answers to prayer, inspired by the story of Joshua and Isaiah 55:8-9.</li>
<li>Inspiration from Rachel’s personal story of God answering her family’s specific prayer for their first home.</li>
</ul>
Join Rachel for this soul-lifting episode to learn how to deepen your prayer life, trust God’s creativity, and live with a heart of gratitude—even in hard seasons.
If you want more guidance on deepening your prayer life in tough times, I invite you to check out my new book, <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer</a> in Life's Darkest Moments. You'll find real-life stories, prayers, and practical ways to connect with God when you need Him most. You can learn more at <a href="http://desperateprayers.com/">desperateprayers.com</a>.

How Do I Offer A Sacrifice of Praise?

Have you ever felt like your prayers were too weak or too small to matter? In this episode, Rachel shares the story of Hannah, a woman in the Bible whose quiet, tearful prayers became the foundation of her greatest strength. Discover how God works powerfully through our moments of weakness and silence, turning even the smallest prayer into a bridge to His heart. If you’re struggling with God’s silence or wondering if your prayers make a difference, this episode will encourage you to press on and trust Him more deeply.
Learn how to keep praying when God feels silent or distant.
Find encouragement in knowing that God hears even your quietest, weakest prayers.
Discover how surrender in prayer opens the door to God’s strength.
Be inspired by Hannah’s story to trust God’s timing and His faithfulness in your life.

RESOURCES

If you enjoyed this podcast episode, you'll love Rachel's book,

Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

Have you ever felt like your prayers were too weak or too small to matter? In this episode, Rachel shares the story of Hannah, a woman in the Bible whose quiet, tearful prayers became the foundation of her greatest strength. Discover how God works powerfully through our moments of weakness and silence, turning even the smallest prayer into a bridge to His heart. If you’re struggling with God’s silence or wondering if your prayers make a difference, this episode will encourage you to press on and trust Him more deeply.
<ul>
<li>Learn how to keep praying when God feels silent or distant.</li>
<li>Find encouragement in knowing that God hears even your quietest, weakest prayers.</li>
<li>Discover how surrender in prayer opens the door to God’s strength.</li>
<li>Be inspired by Hannah’s story to trust God’s timing and His faithfulness in your life.</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES
If you enjoyed this podcast episode, you'll love Rachel's book,
<a href="https://amzn.to/4fri28V">Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments</a>

How Weak Prayers Lead to Strong Faith

Rachel Wojo welcomes Rebecca Scott, The Encourager, a multi-talented entrepreneur and creator, to share her journey of balancing family life, business, and a deeply rooted sense of joy. Rebecca reveals the power of simplicity, showing us how intentional systems and small, manageable steps can free us from stress and empower our lives with purpose. Through practical wisdom and a deep reliance on prayer, she inspires listeners to find joy in both big goals and small tasks. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or personal aspirations, this episode will equip you with tools to simplify and thrive.
Discover practical systems to simplify daily tasks and reduce stress.
Learn the "1% Effort" approach to progress toward big goals consistently.
Gain insights into integrating prayer into daily routines for spiritual renewal.
Find encouragement in embracing roles and responsibilities with confidence and joy.

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Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

Rachel Wojo welcomes Rebecca Scott, The Encourager, a multi-talented entrepreneur and creator, to share her journey of balancing family life, business, and a deeply rooted sense of joy. Rebecca reveals the power of simplicity, showing us how intentional systems and small, manageable steps can free us from stress and empower our lives with purpose. Through practical wisdom and a deep reliance on prayer, she inspires listeners to find joy in both big goals and small tasks. Whether you’re balancing work, family, or personal aspirations, this episode will equip you with tools to simplify and thrive.
<ul>
<li>Discover practical systems to simplify daily tasks and reduce stress.</li>
<li>Learn the "1% Effort" approach to progress toward big goals consistently.</li>
<li>Gain insights into integrating prayer into daily routines for spiritual renewal.</li>
<li>Find encouragement in embracing roles and responsibilities with confidence and joy.</li>
</ul>
Stay in the Know: Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/optin">Join Rebekah's newsletter</a>.
<a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/">Connect with Rebekah and Get 2 free simple hacks to her systems</a>
Get Rachel's Newly Release Audiobook
<a href="https://amzn.to/4fowLRQ">Desperate Prayers</a>: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

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