Teach Us to Pray
Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson offers practical, real-life tips for Christians to grow their faith and relationship with God through prayer. The podcast covers topics such as what prayer is, how to pray in the morning for a worry-free day, reasons why you might not hear God when you pray, and simple tips for daily prayer. It also includes guided prayers and a prayer personality quiz to help listeners understand how they best communicate with God.
Episodes
How to Pray for Your Enemies
How can we practically pray for our enemies when we’re hurt and it feels unfair. How can believers answer God’s call to pray for those that cure you when it comes more naturally to pay them back. In today’s episode, learn 5 important reminders to empower you to pray for your enemies and how to practically pray for them. Resources Mentions in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guid
Are Your Dreams from God? Tips for Christian Dream Interpretation
Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered if it was a message from God or just your imagination? In this enlightening episode, we explore how God has spoken through dreams throughout the Bible and how He continues to do so today. Learn practical ways to determine if your dreams are divine messages, expanding your understanding of how God communicates with His people. 🎧 Listen now on Apple P
5 Ways to Know God Hears Your Prayers
We often talk about how to pray to God and how we can hear from Him. But have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? In this episode learn the 5 signs to look out for to know that God hears you when you pray.Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide Con
How to Pray for Your Children's Spiritual Victory
Motherhood is no easy job. The responsibilities are heavy; the results are eternal. Moms are fighting a battle for the hearts of their children every day, and this is a spiritual battle that needs spiritual weapons. In the book “Warrior Mother,” Victoria Riollano equips the hearts of moms to fight for their family’s faith. Whether you’re fighting to help your children make good decisions, eat heal
When God Says Wait (How God Answers Prayers, Part 3)
Be sure to listen to the first two episodes in our series!https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-no-how-god-answers-prayers-part-1-episode-26https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-yes-how-god-answers-prayers-part-2-episode-27 Show Notes:We often wonder if God answers our prayers, and He does! In fact, there are three ways He always answers our prayers: with a no
When God Says Yes (How God Answers Prayers, Part 2)
Be sure to listen to the first episode of our series, When God Says No - https://www.lifeaudio.com/teach-us-to-pray/when-god-says-no-how-god-answers-prayers-part-1-episode-26What Christina covers in today's episode:1. Don’t miss God’s yes!2. Don’t worship the thing God said yes to.3. Don’t feel guilty that God gave you what you want. When he wants to bless you – receive it with thanksgiving and gi
When God Says No (How God Answers Prayers, Part 1)
We often wonder if God answers our prayers and He does! In fact, there are three ways He always answers our prayers: with a no, yes, or maybe. In part 1 of this 3 part series, Christina shares how to trust God even when His answer to your prayer is no. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https:
How to Hear God through His Word
There are many ways God speaks to believers: through His spirit, dreams, others, and more. Whether you’ve heard God through any of these ways, there is always one way God speaks to all believers, and that is through His Word. In this episode, learn a simple 3 step process to hear God through the Bible. Enjoy!Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best
How to Stay Focused When You Pray
While praying, has your mind ever drifted off to your to-do list? Have you been distracted by notifications on your phone, or just lost your place and forgot what you were praying? If so, in today's episode, I want to offer you some practical tips that you can implement to stay focused when you pray.Key Takeaways:• If you're finding yourself distracted and losing focus as you pray, ask for God to
How to Prayerfully Discover God's Purpose for Your Life
7 Ways to Prayerfully Discover Your Purpose Our God is purposeful and intentional. That means He has a reason for everything He does, including why He created you. He gives us all purpose and places a specific call on our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 important ways to seek the Lord in prayer to clearly discover your purpose and confidently answer God's call on your life. Resources Mention
Break the Grip of Anxiety & Worry! (Introducing: Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast with Bonnie Gray)
Today is a bonus episode from a LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast." What type of mindset makes us vulnerable to chronic stress, anxiety & depression? When you are stressed, what automatic coping mechanisms have you adopted that don’t help, but diminish your wellness? What holds you back from getting the rest that you need when you&rsqu
Jesus' Prayer Recipe with Dr. Norman Peart
Most of us know that we should pray but struggle with how to pray. In this conversation with Christina and her pastor, Dr. Norman Peart you learn about the recipe for prayer that Jesus gives His followers and why each step is essential to a well-balanced prayer life.Connect with Dr. Norman Peart: https://normanpeart.com/Find his book "Jesus' Prayer Recipe:: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Prayer-Reci
How God Confirms His Word
Have you ever felt like you heard from God but weren't really sure if it was Him? In this episode, we learn how God confirms His word to us so that we can confidently know we are hearing from Him when we pray. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how y
How to Pray Against a Hard Heart
We live in a world that is in the business of creating hard hearts. Yet the Bible warns against this type of heart. In today’s episode, learn what a hard heart is, and five ways to practically use prayer to soften your heart.5 Practical Ways to Pray Against a Hard Heart: 1. Pray for humility2. Pray for an understanding heart3. Pray for repentance4. Pray for a compassionate heart 5. Pray for a forg
How to Keep Praying When God Is Silent
When it comes to prayer, we understand the importance of marking time to speak to God, but what if we don’t hear Him speak back? In this episode, we look at Psalm 42 to learn 3 simple steps to take when we feel God is silent to our prayers. Resources Mentioned In This Podcast:Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com. Co
How to Turn Your Worries into Prayers
Why worry when we can pray? In fact, the Bible shares that instead of worrying we should be praying because it’s then that we are protected from the torment of anxiety and receive the peace of God. In today’s episode learn 3 important steps to take to turn your worries into prayers. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the
Why Pray If God Already Knows and Has Already Decided Everything?
f you have ever wondered, why should I even pray if God already knows everything today's episode is for you. Today's episode offers three reasons why we should continue to pray, even though God already knows what's going to happen. Editor's Note - We're sharing some of Christina's most popular episodes from the archives. This episode first aired in August 2020. Key Takeaways:• Prayer is not only
How to Pray Against a Hard Heart
We live in a world that is in the business of creating hard hearts. Yet the Bible warns against this type of heart. In today’s episode, learn what a hard heart is, and five ways to practically use prayer to soften your heart.5 Practical Ways to Pray Against a Hard Heart: 1. Pray for humility2. Pray for an understanding heart3. Pray for repentance4. Pray for a compassionate heart 5. Pray for a forg
How Daily Prayer Can Change Your Life
Have you ever wanted a stronger prayer life? You already know the importance of prayer but you desire to grow in this area. In this light-hearted and fun conversation with author and Bible teacher Heather Dixon, she shares how she is growing in the discipline of prayer and how you can too. You will learn:• Practical steps to make prayer a daily part of your life• How to use the Lord's prayer to st
Scripture-Based Prayer: A Simple Process for Deepening Your Prayer Life
Praying the Scriptures means using God’s Word as the framework for our prayers. It is a powerful way for believers to not only know God’s Word but to live God’s Word.In Episode 9 (What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say) we learned what to pray when we don't know what to say. One suggestion given was to pray the scriptures. In today's episode you will learn:1. How to choose what scripture to
What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day!
Do you wake up anxious first thing in the morning? Your mind is racing with thoughts of what you need to get done today and what you failed to do yesterday. If this is a pattern for you, I challenge you to break the morning cycle of worry with prayer, and I'm sharing how to do that in this episode. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you
How to Overcome the Challenges of Prayer
Do you feel that prayer is not as easy as others make it seem? Well, that's because sometimes prayer is hard. In today's episode, learn 4 challenges that make prayer harder than it needs to be and how to overcome each one. Episode 49 - Why is Prayer so Hard.mp3 Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of pray
How to Pray When You’re Tired and Weary
When we are overwhelmingly weary, it’s easy to want to give up or overlook the signs our bodies and souls are trying to send. Prayer during these times is important to discern when it’s time to press through and when it’s time to let go. In today’s episode, learn how to pray best when you’re tired and weary. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful h
How to Renew Your Mind with Prayer
If your mind runs a thousand miles a minute you probably don’t have much time to renew your mind as the Bible instructs but skipping this important spiritual discipline can leave us frustrated, confused and overwhelmed. To ensure your thoughts are leading you in God’s direction of peace, learn 3 powerful prayer points to renew your mind and transform your life. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast
Morning Habits, Church Needs & Jesus’ Example with April Christina Farmer
When we're intentional about our prayer life, we can truly experience the power of God in our lives. In this fun and honest conversation with speaker and vocalist, April Christina Farmer, you will learn:1. Two important areas the Church needs to pray about in this season.2. Practical ways to pray first thing in the morning.3. What Jesus teaches us about prayer so we can pray powerfully.Connect wit
Making Time for Prayer When Life is Busy
The stress, pressure, and overwhelm we feel in busy seasons of our lives does not come from God. Jesus gives us peace, no matter how busy life may get. This is why the busier we are, the more time we need with God. In today's episode, we discuss grace-filled practical ways to make time for prayer when life is full.Key Takeaways• We can't compartmentalize our relationship with God and feel like the
Overcoming Spiritual Warfare with Prayer
Once we put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul admonishes believers to pray. In today’s episode learn why prayer is so important when it comes to overcoming spiritual warfare and how to use the power of prayer to proclaim the victory that is yours in Christ. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the
3 Signs God Is Trying to Get Your Attention
Before you speak to anyone, you want to ensure you have their attention so they can actually hear what you have to say. In the same way, God sends signs to get our attention so that we can hear from Him. In today's episode, learn three ways God sends signs to get your attention so you don't miss His voice. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help yo
How to Fight with Prayer
Are you tired of trying to figure out everything on your own? Are you weary from trying to fight the same battles over and over again? In today's episode, learn how to fight the battles of life with the power of prayer. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to l
The 3 Prayer Personality Types
God made us all beautifully different, even in the way we pray. Your prayer personality is the unique way you are most likely to communicate with God. Knowing your prayer personality can equip you to hear from God more clearly and overcome any obstacles to your communication with Him. Listen to today's episode to learn the 3 prayer personality types to discover how you best hear from and connect w
A Prayer for the Anxious Mind and Heart | Praying Philippians 4:6-7
Are you having a difficult time with anxious thoughts? Sometimes it feels like the more we fight these thoughts, the worse they get. But you don’t have to fight alone. God’s word and the power of prayer can provide great relief when you feel overwhelmed with worry and anxiety. In today’s episode, let’s pray Philippians 4:6–7 together to break the stronghold of anxiety so we can live free of worry.
5 Tips for More Effective Prayer
In the Christian life, prayer is powerful. Through the power of prayer, lives are changed, bodies healed, and hearts transformed. The good thing about prayer is it doesn't have to be complicated. The five-minute prayer at the sink washing dishes can be just as effective as the hour prayer in your prayer closet. The effectiveness of your prayer does not have to do with rituals, long length, and big
How to Prayerfully Discover God's Purpose for Your Life
7 Ways to Prayerfully Discover Your Purpose Our God is purposeful and intentional. That means He has a reason for everything He does, including why He created you. He gives us all purpose and places a specific call on our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 important ways to seek the Lord in prayer to clearly discover your purpose and confidently answer God's call on your life. Resources Mention
3 Life-Changing Ways to Pray Without Ceasing
1 Thessalonians 5:17 instructs believers to pray without ceasing, but have you ever wondered if this type of continual prayer was possible and if so, how to do it? In today’s episode, Christina explains what it means to pray without ceasing and three important ways you can start this life-changing type of prayer today. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer
4 Prayers for a Purposeful New Year
Greater than our plans is God's purpose. While everyone is setting goals for the new year, take some time to listen and pray with Christina over 4 biblical planning principles found in the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this episode: Receive Christina's Beloved Planner when you become a Beloved member today at https://www.belovedwomen.tv CONNECT WITH CHRISTINAGo to her site, www.belovedw
What the Christmas Story Teaches Us about Prayer
Prayer is one of the primary ways God speaks to His people, and the Christmas story reveals this beautifully. Through angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and moments of divine confirmation, God shows us how prayer creates space for Him to guide, comfort, and lead. In this episode, we explore what the birth of Jesus teaches us about prayer—and how those same practices help us hear God more clear
How God Speaks through the Christmas Story
Throughout Scripture, God communicates in many ways because He desires a relationship with us. In the birth story of Jesus, we see God speaking clearly through angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and divine confirmation—all working together to reveal His redemptive plan. In today’s episode, we explore how God speaks in the Bible and what the Christmas story teaches us about hearing God&rs
How to Stay Prayerfully Peaceful This Christmas Season
It’s during Christmas that we celebrate the birth of our Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. It’s ironic because this is also one of the year's busiest, most hectic, and stressful seasons. If you are feeling the pressure of trying to do everything before the year ends, like getting Christmas gifts, preparing for family visits, and more, this episode is for you. Listen to learn how to prayerfully stay p
Changing the World One Gift at a Time This Christmas with Samaritan's Purse (Kristy Graham)
What if Christmas becomes less about gifts under the tree, and more about hearts shaped for eternity? In this bonus episode from Christian Parent, Crazy World, explore raising generous kids, lasting faith-filled family traditions, and practical, meaningful ways to teach generosity that changes the world. Catherine welcomes Kristy Graham, host of the On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse podca
Preparing Your Heart for Christmas Through Prayer
The rush of the Christmas season often temps us to forget its true meaning. In this episode, learn three specific areas of focus to pray to keep Christ first this Christmas. Also, take time to pray with Christina at the end of this episode to ask God for the joy, love, and hope this season brings. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into
How to Quiet Your Soul This Holiday Season
Thessalonians 4:11 says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” During the busy holiday season that is upon us, you may be wondering if a quiet and unrushed life is even possible. In this episode, I share with you three ways the practice of prayer can help you to slow down, focus on what's most important, and experience God's peace this season. Enjoy!RESOURCES:Take the Prayer Personality Qu
Jesus' Prayer Recipe with Dr. Norman Peart
Most of us know that we should pray but struggle with how to pray. In this conversation with Christina and her pastor, Dr. Norman Peart you learn about the recipe for prayer that Jesus gives His followers and why each step is essential to a well-balanced prayer life.Connect with Dr. Norman Peart: https://normanpeart.com/Find his book "Jesus' Prayer Recipe:: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Prayer-Reci
When Doubt Interrupts Your Prayers
Faith activates our prayers, but doubt blocks God’s power from moving in our lives. What are we to do then when doubt interrupts our prayers? In today’s episode, learn 4 common doubts we all face when we approach God in prayer, and how to overcome each one. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to l
Conviction and Condemnation: How to Know the Difference
As believers, it’s important to know that God will convict us, but He does not condemn us. In today’s episode, learn the difference between conviction and condemnation so you can ensure you are accurately hearing from God. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and
5 Ways to Know God Hears Your Prayers
We often talk about how to pray to God and how we can hear from Him. But have you ever wondered if God hears your prayers? In this episode learn the 5 signs to look out for to know that God hears you when you pray.Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide Con
Making Time for Prayer When Life is Busy
The stress, pressure, and overwhelm we feel in busy seasons of our lives does not come from God. Jesus gives us peace, no matter how busy life may get. This is why the busier we are, the more time we need with God. In today's episode, we discuss grace-filled practical ways to make time for prayer when life is full.Key Takeaways• We can't compartmentalize our relationship with God and feel like the
3 Simple Ways to Make Prayer a Priority Today
In our busy lives, it is difficult at times to keep prayer a priority. Still, the power of prayer is not lost on our hectic schedules and prayer always serves to grant us the power we need to maintain the full lives God has blessed us with. In today’s episode, learn 3 simple strategies you can implement today to make prayer a priority. Resources Mentions in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5
How to Pray Through the Storms of Life
We will all face storms in life, there’s just no getting around it. Still, the storms we face will not all be the same. In fact, in my studies of the scriptures, I’ve discovered six types of storms Christians will have in life. Understanding what type of storm you are in is essential to enduring and coming out stronger on the other side. In today’s podcast, learn the six types of storms and how to
When You Don’t Feel Like Praying
Do you ever experience guilt because you don’t always feel like praying? In this week's episode, Christina shares steps to help you move your heart to prayer without guilting yourself into it. Sincere prayer does not have to be a challenge. Learn more by tuning in today! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful hab
Praying for God's Will with Brittany Ann
When it comes to understanding God’s will for your life, speaker and author Brittany Ann, shares the importance of prayer in discovering your purpose in today’s interview. In this conversation, you’ll learn:Practical tips on how to clearly hear God’s voice.How to know if you are really hearing from God.A simple prayer to discover God’s unique will for your life.Connect with Brittany Ann at: https:
How to Pray the Scriptures
Praying the Scriptures is one of the most powerful ways to deepen your prayer life and strengthen your relationship with God. When we use God’s Word as the framework for our prayers, we don’t just know Scripture—we live it. In Episode 10 of the Teach Us to Pray podcast, Christina Paterson builds on what we learned in Episode 9 (What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say) and di
When Doubt Interrupts Your Prayers
Faith activates our prayers, but doubt blocks God’s power from moving in our lives. What are we to do then when doubt interrupts our prayers? In today’s episode, learn 4 common doubts we all face when we approach God in prayer, and how to overcome each one. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to l
How to Meditate on God's Glorious Word
Scripture meditation is pondering on scripture for an extended amount of time, thinking about its meaning and intention deeper than a simple quick read of a verse or passage in the Bible. It’s an effective way to ensure God’s truth stays in our hearts and clears our minds to hear from Him when we pray. Learn how to meditate on scripture with a simple 3 step process in today’s episode.Resources Men
How to Prayerfully Make Wise Decisions
Do you have a difficult time making decisions? Does indecisiveness leave you frustrated and consumed with uncertainty? Do you always fear if you are making the right divisions or the wrong ones? In today's episode, learn 4 powerful ways to prayerfully make wise decisions without fear and instead a bold faith in God.RESOURCES:Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practic
4 Reasons Why You Feel Distant from God
Have you ever felt distant from God? Have you ever experienced not hearing from Him or sensing His presence like you use to? Seasons like this can cause us to question where God is, what happened, and if we did anything wrong. In today’s episode, I want to explore a few reasons why you may feel distant from God and how to respond to restore and grow your intimacy with the Lord. Resources Mentioned
What to Pray Before You Study the Bible
It's no secret that we need God's guidance and the leading of the Holy Spirit to be able to hear God through His Word. We can do that by simply asking for His help. Before any Bible Study, it’s important to pray to God and invite Him to lead you. When we focus on God first, we’re reminded that the pressure is not all on us, but that God is with us and He desperately wants to speak to us through Hi
How to Overcome Spiritual Warfare with Prayer
Once we put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul admonishes believers to pray. In today’s episode learn why prayer is so important when it comes to overcoming spiritual warfare and how to use the power of prayer to proclaim the victory that is yours in Christ. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the
How to Pray Without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
1 Thessalonians 5:17 instructs believers to pray without ceasing, but have you ever wondered if this type of continual prayer was possible and if so, how to do it? In today’s episode, Christina explains what it means to pray without ceasing and three important ways you can start this life-changing type of prayer today. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer
Bonus Episode: The Helmet of Salvation (Praying Christian Women)
In this bonus episode from our friends at Praying Christian Women, hosts Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton dive into the powerful symbolism of the Helmet of Salvation. More than just a piece of spiritual armor, this helmet represents identity, protection, and the assurance of salvation that secures our minds as we engage in spiritual battle. Drawing inspiration from the design and purpose of the Roman
How God Speaks through Our Past Experiences
While it’s easy to leave the past in the past, this is not always wise. Often, God leaves many lessons for us to learn from our past experiences if we’ll open our hearts to listen. In today’s episode, learn how God speaks to us through our past experiences. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer.
How to Pray When You Sense God Moving You In a New Direction
We can look at the changing seasons each year to know that nothing lasts forever. Life consists of cycles and seasons. The Bible tells us there is a season for everything, but we also know that no season lasts forever. In today’s episode, learn 5 signs God is moving you in a new direction and pray with Christina over two areas we should always pray over before we make any new moves in our lives.
How to Sense the Leading of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not only with us and near us but in us as believers. He enables our prayers. This connects us to God every moment of our lives, no matter how busy life gets. In today's episode, learn how to sense the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life so you can connect with God every moment. Prayer is unlocked when we team up with the Spirit. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:
How to Approach the Throne of Grace with Confidence
As Christians, we have VIP access to Heaven through prayer but has guilt, intimidation or anything else stifled your confidence to come to God in prayer? In this episode of Teach us to Pray, Christina shares why we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence as we’re instructed to do in Hebrews 4:16 and 3 ways to start praying confidently. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast:Download Christ
How to Turn Your Worries into Prayers
Why worry when we can pray? In fact, the Bible shares that instead of worrying we should be praying because it’s then that we are protected from the torment of anxiety and receive the peace of God. In today’s episode learn 3 important steps to take to turn your worries into prayers. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the
Morning Habits, Church Needs & Jesus’ Example with April Christina Farmer
When we're intentional about our prayer life, we can truly experience the power of God in our lives. In this fun and honest conversation with speaker and vocalist, April Christina Farmer, you will learn:1. Two important areas the Church needs to pray about in this season.2. Practical ways to pray first thing in the morning.3. What Jesus teaches us about prayer so we can pray powerfully.Connect wit
How to Be a Prayer Warrior with Patrice Burrell
Have you ever wondered if you could be a prayer warrior or what it takes to hold that title? In this episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast, Christina chats with author and speaker Patrice Burrell to learn how a devastating accident led her into becoming a prayer warrior for God and what practical steps you can take to start or continue a powerful prayer life today.Resources Mentioned in This Pod
Learning How To Pray
Last episode, we had the privilege of digging deep into the scriptures to learn God's purpose for prayer in the believer's life, why prayer is so essential, and answer the question: what is prayer. I hope the episode left you with a desire to pray more. So it's only appropriate that in today's episode, we will discuss how to pray. I don't want to only leave you with the desire to pray without lear
What is Prayer? | Rewind & Remind: Episode 1
Rewind & Remind: From our first episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast, we're talking about what prayer is and the importance of prayer. Before we move forward with each episode and get into the specifics of how to pray and practically make prayer a transformational part of our everyday lives, today's episode will lay a strong foundation as to why prayer is so vital in the first place.Key Tak
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Prayers
Have you ever had to lift up a desperate prayer? Throughout the Bible, we see people in desperate need to seek God through prayer. In today's podcast, we'll look at their desperate prayers, and God's responses to those prayers, that we may learn more about prayer in our own desperate situations. Key Takeaways:• In our desperate times, there is a pouring out and a casting. It's not holding in all o
Don't Make These 4 Mistakes When Hearing from God
We so badly want to hear from God, and when we don’t, it can be discouraging at best and devastating at worst. Although sometimes God does remain silent, there are often times where He is speaking, but we miss His voice. In today’s episode, learn the four biggest mistakes you can make when trying to hear from God. RESOURCES:Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and
3 Signs God Is Trying to Get Your Attention
Before you speak to anyone, you want to ensure you have their attention so they can actually hear what you have to say. In the same way, God sends signs to get our attention so that we can hear from Him. In today's episode, learn three ways God sends signs to get your attention so you don't miss His voice. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help yo
How to Pray Against a Hard Heart
We live in a world that is in the business of creating hard hearts. Yet the Bible warns against this type of heart. In today’s episode, learn what a hard heart is, and five ways to practically use prayer to soften your heart.5 Practical Ways to Pray Against a Hard Heart: 1. Pray for humility2. Pray for an understanding heart3. Pray for repentance4. Pray for a compassionate heart 5. Pray for a forg
Making Time for Prayer When Life is Busy
The stress, pressure, and overwhelm we feel in busy seasons of our lives does not come from God. Jesus gives us peace, no matter how busy life may get. This is why the busier we are, the more time we need with God. In today's episode, we discuss grace-filled practical ways to make time for prayer when life is full.Key Takeaways• We can't compartmentalize our relationship with God and feel like the
How to Pray Through the Storms of Life
We will all face storms in life, there’s just no getting around it. Still, the storms we face will not all be the same. In fact, in my studies of the scriptures, I’ve discovered six types of storms Christians will have in life. Understanding what type of storm you are in is essential to enduring and coming out stronger on the other side. In today’s podcast, learn the six types of storms and how to
How to Know if a Prophetic Word Is True
We’ve talked a lot about the various ways that God speaks to His people. Have you ever wondered about prophecy as a way that God speaks to us? You may wonder what prophesy is, whether it still exists today, and how we can know. We’ll discuss all that and more in today’s episode. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Praye
Unlock the Power of Prayer: 3 Sneaky Ways the Enemy Tries to Stop You and How to Fight Back!
We know that prayer is powerful for the Christian and so does the enemy, which is why his mission is to stop you from praying. In today's episode, learn 3 unseen ways the enemy is trying to stop you from powerfully praying and how to overcome each attack. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of pra
Conviction and Condemnation: How to Know the Difference
As believers, it’s important to know that God will convict us, but He does not condemn us. In today’s episode, learn the difference between conviction and condemnation so you can ensure you are accurately hearing from God. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and
Are Your Dreams from God? Tips for Christian Dream Interpretation
Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered if it was a message from God or just your imagination? In this enlightening episode, we explore how God has spoken through dreams throughout the Bible and how He continues to do so today. Learn practical ways to determine if your dreams are divine messages, expanding your understanding of how God communicates with His people. 🎧 Listen now on Apple P
Scripture-Based Prayer: A Simple Process for Deepening Your Prayer Life
Praying the Scriptures means using God’s Word as the framework for our prayers. It is a powerful way for believers to not only know God’s Word but to live God’s Word.In Episode 9 (What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say) we learned what to pray when we don't know what to say. One suggestion given was to pray the scriptures. In today's episode you will learn:1. How to choose what scripture to
Transform Your Prayer Life This Year with These 5 Simple Tips
In the Christian life, prayer is powerful. Through the power of prayer, lives are changed, bodies healed, and hearts transformed. The good thing about prayer is it doesn't have to be complicated. The five-minute prayer at the sink washing dishes can be just as effective as the hour prayer in your prayer closet. The effectiveness of your prayer does not have to do with rituals, long length, and big
