Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back from living the purpose God created you for? In this episode, Rachel welcomes fellow Richwood, West Virginia native Mary Marantz, who shares her transformative journey from a single-wide trailer to Yale Law School.

Mary discusses her new book "Underestimated" and reveals how our biggest obstacle is often ourselves—not others' doubts. Together, they explore how Jacob made decisions out of fear before turning to prayer, the tension between people-pleasing and authentic faith, and why God calls us to trust His unique design for our lives rather than constantly seeking external validation.

In this episode, you'll discover:
How to recognize when you're underestimating yourself and break free from the "approval trap" that hinders your forward progress
Why perfectionism is "hiding with better PR" and how it prevents you from stepping into your God-given calling
Practical steps to move from people-pleasing to authentic positioning in your faith journey and daily life
The power of consistency, even when you can't see immediate results from your faithful actions

RESOURCES

Take the quiz at namethefear.com

Get the book, Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway

Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back from living the purpose God created you for? In this episode, Rachel welcomes fellow Richwood, West Virginia native Mary Marantz, who shares her transformative journey from a single-wide trailer to Yale Law School.
Mary discusses her new book "Underestimated" and reveals how our biggest obstacle is often ourselves&mdash;not others' doubts. Together, they explore how Jacob made decisions out of fear before turning to prayer, the tension between people-pleasing and authentic faith, and why God calls us to trust His unique design for our lives rather than constantly seeking external validation.
In this episode, you'll discover:
<ul>
<li>How to recognize when you're underestimating yourself and break free from the "approval trap" that hinders your forward progress</li>
<li>Why perfectionism is "hiding with better PR" and how it prevents you from stepping into your God-given calling</li>
<li>Practical steps to move from people-pleasing to authentic positioning in your faith journey and daily life</li>
<li>The power of consistency, even when you can't see immediate results from your faithful actions</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES
Take the quiz at<a href="https://namethefear.com"> namethefear.com</a>
Get the book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4mr0xtf">Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway</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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