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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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

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Join Rachel Wojo as she welcomes Kirby Kelly, author of "You Can Be Free," to discuss how authentic prayer breaks chains of habitual sin and perfectionism. In this vulnerable conversation, Kirby shares her journey of finding freedom through honest prayer and practical strategies that anyone can implement.

This episode explores how prayer functions as more than a spiritual discipline; it is a pathway to true freedom when we approach God with authenticity rather than perfection.

Listener Benefits:

• Discover the power of confession in prayer and why it's the crucial first step to freedom
• Learn the practical "red light/green light zones" framework for establishing boundaries against temptation
• Understand how to pray honestly without the burden of perfectionism or performing for God
• Gain wisdom on finding a trusted community for accountability and sustainable freedom

RESOURCES

Connect with Kirby Kelly

Get Kirby's book, You Can Be Free

Get Rachel's Book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments

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A heart-to-heart conversation about motherly loss, faith renewal, and finding God in grief's darkest moments

In this soul-stirring episode of the Untangling Prayer podcast, Rachel Wojo welcomes Chelsea Alma Miller for an intimate conversation that feels less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two friends sharing their deepest griefs and greatest hopes.

Chelsea, author of "Now That She's Gone," opens her heart about losing her mother—"the most faithful person" she knew—and the spiritual wilderness she wandered through afterward. "The saddest part," she confesses, "is that I felt like in losing her, I lost my faith too." Yet seven years later, her prayer life has become "more profound and prolific" than before—a testament to faith reborn through fire.

Rachel shares her own staggering losses—her mother at just 27, her daughter after a 22-year battle with terminal illness, and both her father and father-in-law within months of each other. Through these valleys, both women discovered a raw, honest way of praying that doesn't polish pain before presenting it to God.

Their conversation invites you to:

• Release the shame of questioning God in grief
• Embrace grief as companion rather than enemy—"It's like a shadow that follows you... built from incredible love"
• Find meaningful support by simply showing up consistently for grieving friends
• Pray through fear instead of allowing it to dictate your future

If you've ever stood at a graveside wondering where God went, this episode whispers: "You are not alone. Your broken prayers still reach heaven."

The conversation closes with Chelsea's tender prayer for "grieving hearts wherever they are," a benediction that feels like a gentle hand holding yours in the darkness.

RESOURCES

Chelsea's book, Now That She's Gone: A collection of hope reflections for anyone who has lost a mother

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

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Is your mind so full of everyone else's needs that prayer feels like one more impossible task?

In this encouraging episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo explores how to breathe prayer into motherhood mental overload. Learn how God meets you right in the middle of your mental chaos, not expecting you to clear your thoughts first.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What the mental load is and why research shows mothers carry over 70% of it
• How to pray when your mind is racing with to-dos, schedules, and responsibilities
• A soul-refreshing prayer specifically written for moments of mental overwhelm
• Practical ways to transform your scattered thoughts into powerful prayer connections

Join Rachel as she shares her personal story of how God met her in a season of mental overload. You'll walk away with renewed confidence that your cluttered mind isn't a barrier to prayer—it's an invitation to experience God's presence in a deeper way.

RESOURCE Order the beautiful prayer cards, 31 Prayers for A Mom's Heart or 31 Prayers for the Heart mentioned in this episode.

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Does the weight of mom guilt keep you awake at night, replaying all the ways you think you've failed your children?

In this heartfelt episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo explores how prayer transforms our experience with mom guilt. Learn how to move from paralyzing shame to liberating grace as you discover what God really thinks about your motherhood journey.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to distinguish between healthy conviction and unhealthy mom guilt that keeps you stuck
• Practical prayer strategies that shift your focus from perfection to God's presence
• A beautiful prayer specifically written for moments when mom guilt feels overwhelming
• Ways to model grace-filled living for your children through your own prayer journey

Join Rachel as she helps you exchange the burden of mom guilt for the freedom of God's grace, one prayer at a time. You'll walk away with renewed confidence that even on your worst days, God's love for you—and your children—remains unchanged.

RESOURCE

Order the beautiful prayer cards, 31 Prayers for A Mom's Heart, mentioned in this episode.

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