Why God Feels Distant

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 ("Aw…

Praying for Your Marriage When You Feel Alone in It

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 prayi…

How to Pray for Someone Who Doesn't Want Your Prayers

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 y…

Praying through Fear When Anxiety Won't Let Go

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 …

How to Pray When You Don't Know What You Need

Feeling unsettled but can't identify what's wrong? You're not alone. When confusion clouds our prayers, God still hears—and He knows exactly what we need. In this episode, we explore how to pray when you can't put your finger on what's bothering you. Discover how the Holy Spirit intercedes, why Go…

How to Actually Keep Your Prayer Goals This Year (When You've Failed Before)

Have you ever set a New Year prayer goal and watched it slip away by February? If you've felt guilty about your inconsistent prayer life, you're not alone. In this episode, Rachel tackles the honest question so many of us carry: "How do I stop feeling guilty about my inconsistent prayer life?" You…

3 Things to Pray for in 2026 (From Hebrews 4:16)

What if the most powerful thing you can do heading into 2025 is simply approach God's throne? In this episode, Rachel shares three prayers for the new year drawn from Hebrews 4:16. Whether you're entering January with anticipation or uncertainty, this episode will anchor your heart in what matters…

Your Prayer Has Been Heard | A Christmas Eve Message of Hope

It's Christmas Eve, and whether you're celebrating, struggling, or somewhere in between, this short episode is for you. Before the manger in Bethlehem, the Christmas story begins with an old priest named Zechariah who had been praying for decades with no answer. Then an angel appeared and said, "Yo…

How to Pray When You've Lost Hope

Can we be honest? This season that's supposed to be filled with joy often feels more like exhaustion and overwhelm. Maybe you're bone-deep weary, wondering if hope is even real anymore. In this episode, Rachel explores what to do when hope has crumbled and prayer feels impossible. Drawing from the…

Jenny Marrs on Bold Prayer, Adoption & Open-Handed Faith : Trust God, Love People

Have you ever prayed so desperately for something that it felt like a spiritual battle? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Jenny Marrs, co-star of HGTV's Fixer to Fabulous and mom of five, for an honest conversation about what happens when faith requires letting go. Jenny shares the raw story …