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Teach Us to Pray

Teach Us to Pray

Christina Patterson, Prayer Instructor 204 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

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.

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How to Pray Against a Hard Heart Jun 8, 2026 667 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 Jun 1, 2026 991 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 May 18, 2026 851 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? May 11, 2026 642 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 May 4, 2026 667 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 Apr 27, 2026 616 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 Apr 20, 2026 753 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! Apr 13, 2026 927 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 Apr 6, 2026 893 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 Mar 30, 2026 1229 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 Mar 23, 2026 777 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 Mar 16, 2026 1100 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

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