Have you ever stopped praying boldly because you've been disappointed by God's answer before?

In this episode, we're sitting with one of the hardest questions a praying woman carries: how do you ask God for another miracle, when last time you asked, the answer wasn't the one you wanted?

Anchoring in Psalm 78, where Asaph reminds Israel that God divided the sea and made the water stand up like a wall, Rachel shares about why disappointment makes us forget who God really is and what it looks like to pray boldly again. 

Especially fitting for the week before Mother's Day, when so many of us are carrying motherhood that didn't look the way we expected.

You'll discover:
Why disappointment shrinks our prayers without us realizing it
What Psalm 78:13 actually teaches us about asking for the impossible
The difference between praying in faith and praying in self-protection
Why remembering what God has done is a form of spiritual warfare
A personal answered prayer story tied to the release of Rachel's new book

This week, may you find the courage to pray boldly again, even from your hardest losses.

Resources Mentioned: NEW AND AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER: Praying through Life's Battles 

Connect with Rachel:Hope Circle Membership Community

Have you ever stopped praying boldly because you've been disappointed by God's answer before?
In this episode, we're sitting with one of the hardest questions a praying woman carries: how do you ask God for another miracle, when last time you asked, the answer wasn't the one you wanted?
Anchoring in Psalm 78, where Asaph reminds Israel that God divided the sea and made the water stand up like a wall, Rachel shares about why disappointment makes us forget who God really is and what it looks like to pray boldly again.&nbsp;
Especially fitting for the week before Mother's Day, when so many of us are carrying motherhood that didn't look the way we expected.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why disappointment shrinks our prayers without us realizing it</li>
<li>What Psalm 78:13 actually teaches us about asking for the impossible</li>
<li>The difference between praying in faith and praying in self-protection</li>
<li>Why remembering what God has done is a form of spiritual warfare</li>
<li>A personal answered prayer story tied to the release of Rachel's new book</li>
</ul>
This week, may you find the courage to pray boldly again, even from your hardest losses.
Resources Mentioned: NEW AND AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER: <a href="https://amzn.to/3R6Av3f">Praying through Life's Battles&nbsp;</a>
Connect with Rachel: <a href="https://rachelwojo.com/the-hope-circle">Hope Circle Membership Community</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

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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Praying for a Miracle When You've Felt Disappointed Before

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Watching your child struggle and not knowing what they need? You're not alone. Whether your kid is two or twenty-two, there are seasons where you can tell something is off but you can't fix it, can't name it, and don't know how to pray about it.

In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray for your kids when you don't know what to ask for, anchored in Psalm 139 and 1 John 5. She shares a personal story about her daughter Tris going through her keep boxes ahead of her fall wedding, and what those old school notes revealed about a slow, faithful answer to years of prayer.

You'll discover:
Why not knowing what your child needs doesn't disqualify you from praying for them
What Psalm 139:13–16 says about how well God already knows your child
The 1 John 5:14–15 prayer you can pray when you have no other words
How God answers prayers we didn't even know how to pray correctly
Rachel's honest reflection on praying through Tris's seasons and watching God form the answer over twenty-two years

If you're praying for a kid you can't read, a season you can't decode, or a need you can't name, this episode is for you. God hears you. He's already at work on an answer you can't yet see.

Resources Mentioned: 31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart — rachelwojo.com/shop

Watching your child struggle and not knowing what they need? You're not alone. Whether your kid is two or twenty-two, there are seasons where you can tell something is off but you can't fix it, can't name it, and don't know how to pray about it.
In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray for your kids when you don't know what to ask for, anchored in Psalm 139 and 1 John 5. She shares a personal story about her daughter Tris going through her keep boxes ahead of her fall wedding, and what those old school notes revealed about a slow, faithful answer to years of prayer.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why not knowing what your child needs doesn't disqualify you from praying for them</li>
<li>What Psalm 139:13&ndash;16 says about how well God already knows your child</li>
<li>The 1 John 5:14&ndash;15 prayer you can pray when you have no other words</li>
<li>How God answers prayers we didn't even know how to pray correctly</li>
<li>Rachel's honest reflection on praying through Tris's seasons and watching God form the answer over twenty-two years</li>
</ul>
If you're praying for a kid you can't read, a season you can't decode, or a need you can't name, this episode is for you. God hears you. He's already at work on an answer you can't yet see.
Resources Mentioned: 31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart &mdash;<a href="https://rachelwojo.com/shop"> rachelwojo.com/shop</a>

Praying When You Don't Know What Your Child Needs

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f Mother's Day feels heavy this year because your arms ache for a child in heaven, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with my friend Jennie Lusko, author of The Fight to Flourish and mama to a daughter in heaven, for one of the most honest conversations I've had on this podcast about what prayer really looks like when grief takes your words away.

Jennie shares what she prayed in those first moments of loss, the seasons when God felt silent, why she and I both had to switch Bible translations just to read Scripture again, and the picture of a seed planted in dark soil that changed how she understood the fog of grief. She also shares a word for the mom who's still in it, still surviving, still waiting for the fog to lift.

At the end, Jennie prays specifically for moms walking into Mother's Day with a heavy heart.

If you've ever prayed from that place of desperation, when you had no words left, my book Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments was written for you. Find it at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold.

Resources mentioned:
Desperate Prayers by Rachel Wojo: desperateprayers.com
The Fight to Flourishby Jennie Lusko
31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards: rachelwojo.com/shop
Daily Light devotional by Anne Graham Lotz
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Have an answered prayer story to share? Leave a voicemail on any page at rachelwojo.com or email rachel@rachelwojo.com.

God sees you. He hears you. He knows your needs.

f Mother's Day feels heavy this year because your arms ache for a child in heaven, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with my friend Jennie Lusko, author of The Fight to Flourish and mama to a daughter in heaven, for one of the most honest conversations I've had on this podcast about what prayer really looks like when grief takes your words away.
Jennie shares what she prayed in those first moments of loss, the seasons when God felt silent, why she and I both had to switch Bible translations just to read Scripture again, and the picture of a seed planted in dark soil that changed how she understood the fog of grief. She also shares a word for the mom who's still in it, still surviving, still waiting for the fog to lift.
At the end, Jennie prays specifically for moms walking into Mother's Day with a heavy heart.
If you've ever prayed from that place of desperation, when you had no words left, my book Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments was written for you. Find it at desperateprayers.com or wherever books are sold.
Resources mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Desperate Prayers by Rachel Wojo: <a href="https://desperateprayers.com">desperateprayers.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/4vWOkkW">The Fight to Flourish </a>by Jennie Lusko</li>
<li>31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards: <a href="http://rachelwojo.com/shop">rachelwojo.com/shop</a></li>
<li>Daily Light devotional by Anne Graham Lotz</li>
<li>The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones</li>
</ul>
Have an answered prayer story to share? Leave a voicemail on any page at rachelwojo.com or email <a href="mailto:rachel@rachelwojo.com">rachel@rachelwojo.com</a>.
God sees you. He hears you. He knows your needs.

Mothers Day After Losing a Child  How to Pray Through the Fog of Grief   Jennie Lusko Interview

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Have you ever sat in a prayer circle and thought, her prayers sound so much deeper than mine? Or read somebody's dramatic testimony and wondered if God is even listening to you the same way? Or wished your prayer requests were about the happy problems instead of the hard ones you're actually carrying?

If any of that just landed on you, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Rachel names a kind of comparison almost nobody talks about out loud — the ache of comparing your prayer life to everyone else's. She walks through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, where two men prayed side by side and only one of them went home justified, and then shares a powerful answered prayer story from Corrie ten Boom's time in solitary confinement at Scheveningen prison — a six-word prayer, and the ant God sent in response.

You'll discover:
Why comparing your prayer life is the sneakiest kind of comparison — it dresses itself up as humility
The moment the Pharisee's prayer stopped being a prayer and started being a performance
Why God is not grading your prayers against hers — and what He's actually listening for
How Corrie ten Boom's six-word prayer in a Nazi prison cell proves that desperate, honest prayers are the ones God answers
A practical way to break the comparison cycle the next time you catch yourself measuring

If you've ever felt small in your prayer closet because you're pretty sure the woman down the street has a deeper one, this episode is going to set you free.

Resources Mentioned:
Praying the Promises of God: A 52-Week Guided Prayer Journal — promisesprayerjournal.com

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

Have you ever sat in a prayer circle and thought, her prayers sound so much deeper than mine? Or read somebody's dramatic testimony and wondered if God is even listening to you the same way? Or wished your prayer requests were about the happy problems instead of the hard ones you're actually carrying?
If any of that just landed on you, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Rachel names a kind of comparison almost nobody talks about out loud &mdash; the ache of comparing your prayer life to everyone else's. She walks through Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18, where two men prayed side by side and only one of them went home justified, and then shares a powerful answered prayer story from Corrie ten Boom's time in solitary confinement at Scheveningen prison &mdash; a six-word prayer, and the ant God sent in response.
You'll discover:
<ul>
<li>Why comparing your prayer life is the sneakiest kind of comparison &mdash; it dresses itself up as humility</li>
<li>The moment the Pharisee's prayer stopped being a prayer and started being a performance</li>
<li>Why God is not grading your prayers against hers &mdash; and what He's actually listening for</li>
<li>How Corrie ten Boom's six-word prayer in a Nazi prison cell proves that desperate, honest prayers are the ones God answers</li>
<li>A practical way to break the comparison cycle the next time you catch yourself measuring</li>
</ul>
If you've ever felt small in your prayer closet because you're pretty sure the woman down the street has a deeper one, this episode is going to set you free.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>Praying the Promises of God: A 52-Week Guided Prayer Journal &mdash; <a href="https://promisesprayerjournal.com">promisesprayerjournal.com</a></li>
</ul>
Until next time, remember: God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your needs.

What to Pray When You're Drowning in Comparison

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