When life labels you by your pain, it can feel impossible to imagine God has blessing in store. In this episode, Rachel explores the powerful story of Jabez—a man whose very name meant "pain"—and his bold prayer that transformed his identity. You'll discover how to surrender painful labels to God and pray with audacious faith for breakthrough.

What You'll Learn:

• How to acknowledge your pain honestly without letting it define your future
• Why Jabez's request for blessing wasn't denial but declaration of God's bigger plans
• How to pray beyond the limitations others have placed on your life
• Practical ways to surrender your deepest hurts to God while asking boldly for His favor

Drawing from her own journey of surrendering the pain of losing her daughter, Taylor, Rachel shares how God can transform our deepest wounds into our greatest ministry. Whether you're carrying the weight of loss, struggling with painful memories, or feeling defined by difficult circumstances, this episode offers hope that your pain can become the very foundation for God's purpose.

Perfect for anyone who feels stuck in their story of suffering and ready to discover how God can write a new chapter of blessing.

RESOURCES

Join the Desperate Prayers book club

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

When You Don't Like Your Story by Sharon Jaynes

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When your child makes destructive choices, it can feel like your prayers are hitting a wall. In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray persistently for children who seem stuck in cycles of poor decisions. Drawing from the story of Eliezer, Abraham's servant, you'll discover how to shift from praying only for your child to change to praying for divine direction in your parenting responses.

What You'll Learn:

• How to pray for wisdom about when to speak up and when to stay silent with your struggling child
• Why asking God for specific guidance (like Eliezer did) can transform your approach to parenting challenges
• How to balance consequences with grace when your child faces the results of their choices
• Practical ways to pray expectantly for direction while releasing control of outcomes

Whether you're dealing with a teenager making risky choices or an adult child whose decisions break your heart, this episode offers hope and practical prayer strategies for the journey.

Perfect for parents who feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or uncertain about how to love their children well through difficult seasons.

RESOURCES

You're invited to the June Desperate Prayers book club, meeting virtually on Zoom every Monday in June, 7pm, Eastern. Details HERE.

Mentioned: Monthly Bible reading challenge and Untangling Prayer episode, Leaning on God for New Direction

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Feeling stuck in your prayer life or weighed down by life's battles?

You're not alone—and you don't have to stay there. In this special episode, Rachel Wojo is sharing the first chapter of the transformative audiobook "Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments." Whether you're facing overwhelming circumstances or your prayers feel like they're hitting the ceiling, this episode offers real hope and practical encouragement for your prayer journey.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to pray when you don't know what to say
• Why your desperate moments are actually sacred ground
• Fresh ways to connect with God when prayer feels hard
• Encouragement that God hears you—even in the silence
• Hope for breakthrough in your darkest seasons

Special Invitation: Join our FREE Desperate Prayers Book Club! Five Monday evenings in June (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th) at 8pm Eastern. Experience a vibrant community as we walk through the entire book together with interactive discussions, bonus resources, and genuine connection.

Get Your Copy: Purchase Desperate Prayers in paperback or audiobook form on Amazon, or visit desperateprayers.com to join the book club and order your copy.

Don't walk this journey alone—transform your prayer life this summer with a community that gets it!

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