Have you ever wondered how to pray for missionaries in today's world? In this episode, we speak to a missionary, Nicole Moses, who shares her experiences and insights on global evangelism. We delve into why we sometimes neglect to pray for global missions, and how we can pray more effectively for missionaries by relating to them personally. Join us as we explore the world of missions and gain a deeper understanding of how we can be involved in God's work around the globe. Nicole Moses and her...

Have you ever felt like an unanswered prayer shook your faith? On the podcast today, we are going to talk all about how to persevere in prayer even after hearing a no. Perseverance is the steadfast pursuit of a goal despite difficulties or obstacles. We will explore obstacles that hinder our perseverance in prayer and how to overcome them so that we can deepen our relationship with the Lord and experience the transformative power of prayer. Val Marie Paper | Instagram Highlights from this...

Lisa Whittle is the author of eight books and a sought-after Bible teacher. A pastor's daughter and longtime ministry leader in issues relevant to the church, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong and the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top twenty-five Christian podcasts. Her love runs deep to see people pursue Jesus for life, grow deep roots of faith, and walk strong in the midst of a world that so often seems to have gone crazy. Lisa has done master's work in...

Today, we’re talking all about recognizing the stages of grief. Plus, how to pray through each one. No matter what stage of grief you're in, it's so important to turn to God. Hopefully, these topics will help you put your own words into prayer during your most desperate times. Highlights from this episode: DenialAngerBargainingDepressionAcceptanceAs we carry on...Things mentioned in today’s episode: Spingboard Prayers by Valerie WoernerSuffering Is Never for Nothing By Elizabeth ElliotWant a...

Ashlee helps grieving women find hope and joy, even in the mourning. Ashlee is the founder of The Morning, an organization that provides helpful resources and community for women who have experienced the loss of a baby and she is host of The Joyful Mourning Podcast. Ashlee spends her days in sunny Florida, loving her husband Aaron, mothering their four children here on earth – Andrew, Asher, Adelee & Annie; while remembering and honoring her son in heaven, Aaden Sage Proffitt. The Morning...

How much would change if we prayed how we really want to pray? We are going to talk this season about what it looks like to invite God into every part of our lives. We are going to figure out how to do it practically this season and tune in to our most important conversation, prayer. Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer? Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several...

When anxiety hits me, few things can reach my heart like prayer. That seems to be the case for two reasons: It’s a moment when I get to remind myself of what is eternal because part of anxiety, for me at least, is struggling to grasp a sound mind and being rational. The other part is not being able to grasp what is rational even though I may know it in my head because anxiety can be very physical. Breaking through this is only possible when I invite the Lord in. Today, I thought I’d share...

Heidi Lee Anderson is a writer, speaker, and stay-at-home mom. After being diagnosed with cancer, Heidi’s fuel is now to make sure that Christ-followers realize, know, and claim the sure promises God offers—in the mundane, amid the heartache, and on top of the highest mountains. She is the author of P.S. It’s Gonna Be Good releasing April 4, 2023, and currently available for pre-order. Heidi’s Website | Heidi’s Instagram Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer?  Try our monthly...

If prayer is talking to God and listening to God, then what happens during that time could change the trajectory of every decision we make throughout the day, every conversation we have, whether we stop and serve a friend or stranger in need, what thoughts take root in our mind, the attitudes we carry and so much more.  We make roughly 35,000 decisions a day.  Can you imagine if even a fraction of those were decided out of prayer?  In today’s episode, I’ll give you some practical examples of...

Kara Bryant has worked with Val Marie Paper for the past 5.5 years, primarily as an Integrator. She lives in West Texas with her husband and two little ones. Highlights from today’s episode: 8:12 Kara’s current prayer routine15:15 What is a lifestyle of prayer?24:05 How do we cultivate a lifestyle of prayer?30:00 What does a lifestyle of prayer look like?35:02 The biggest challenges in Kara’s prayer life46:00 Kara’s recent answered prayers49:41 How prayer was modeled for KaraThings mentioned...

Is screen time a problem? Join our Retro Prayer Life Challenge! The concept is simple, trade one hour a day on your phone for one hour in prayer. We're joining together to unbury our best prayer life from all the distractions (especially screens!) in our way. Sign up HERE + get a free sample of the challenge that starts January 23rd!

Arlene Pellicane is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Screen Kids. Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, the Wall Street Journal and Focus on the Family. Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children.  To learn more, visit her website at ArlenePellicane.com and check out her masterclasses at HappyHomeUniversity.com  Arlene's Instagram | Arlene's...

Today, we’re taking a new approach to the solo episodes for the podcast. We’ve done tons of how to’s to practically help prayer happen in your life but now we want to start tackling some questions you might wrestle with about prayer.  So today we’re going to start with asking if we can pray wrong prayers. And if so, does God ever give us what we want even if it’s wrong? And if so, how do we have any confidence coming to God if we fear messing up?  Want a journal designed to help you focus in...

Amy Gannett is a writer and Bible teacher passionate about equipping Christians to study the Bible through The Bible Study Schoolhouse. She is also the founder of Tiny Theologians, a line of discipleship tools for children. Amy and her husband, Austin, are church planters in Eastern North Carolina. You can read more from her on her blog and follow her on Instagram. Amy's Instagram | Tiny Theologians Website Highlights from today’s episode: 3:20 Amy’s prayer routine10:30 How she physically...

Today, we’re covering 6 specific things we can add to our prayer journals when it comes to work. Plus, I’m adding in a 7th for business owners. No matter what kind of work you do, whether it’s in the home or out of the home, this is for you! Want a journal designed to help you focus in prayer?  Try our monthly format designed to be filled out once at the beginning of the month really intentionally. Then you can pick up daily to pray over several things on your list! Check out our brand new...

Michelle loves reminding women of the gospel-centered purpose for their work - both at home and in their careers. She serves alongside her husband, James, at Biltmore Church in Asheville, NC and loves making family memories with their three kids - Noah, Cole and Shea. She co-leads a ministry for working women called She Works His Way with her best friend, Somer Phoebus. Their book, She Works His Way: A Practical Guide to Do What Matters Most in a Get Things Done World is a great first step to...

Last week, I had Jordan Raynor on the podcast talking about how to redeem our time in prayer. I started thinking about some practical tools to help redeem your time in prayer but many, we’ve shared throughout previous how to’s and ultimately there was one idea that stood out about the rest.  The best way to redeem our time in prayer is to understand what we’re doing when we pray.  Allow me to unpack that super vague and maybe obvious statement. Want a journal designed to help you focus in...

Jordan Raynor helps Christians respond to the radical, biblical truth that their work matters for eternity. He does this through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), podcast (Mere Christians), and weekly devotional (The Word Before Work)—content that has served millions of Christ-followers in every country on earth. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech...

Health anxiety can feel as common as breathing. Underneath every new sensation in the body is the question, “Could that be serious?” There’s no twitch, sharp pain or symptom that doesn’t cause a bit of uneasiness if only under the surface. It’s hard to be naturally joyful when that headache feels “different” today like it could be a brain aneurysm or something else serious. It’s hard to be optimistic when you feel like a magnetic charge is pulling you to every disease or disorder.  The Lord...

Jaime lives in Southcentral Alaska with her husband, three children, one black lab and two lizards. She is an award-winning Christian author as well as the content producer and co-host of the Praying Christian Women podcast. You’ll often find her camping with family and friends during the fleeting Alaskan summer, while winters are spent as a full-time hockey mom of three. Jaime enjoys roasting and drinking coffee, and is attempting to become an expert at latte art (it’s not as easy as it...

If I’m honest, I want to believe that God will heal every person who has enough faith. In my book, “I’ve got the faith, so bring on the healing.” But as I’ve read Scripture, I’ve come to the conclusion that healing these earthly bodies is not something God has promised us. And the more I’ve studied, the less that scares me and the more I see the purpose in it.  Today, I want to share with you what I have learned about praying for something as complicated as healing.  Scripture mentioned in...

Our spiritual and physical lives are deeply connected, but how and why does it matter? Val chats with functional nutritionals Meredyth Fletcher of Karpos Wellness about the science behind this connection, how we can practically pray over our bodies and health.  Karpos Wellness is a creative and innovative approach towards holistic health with an emphasis on nutrient-dense whole foods as a foundation towards physical and emotional healing Meredyth’s Website | Meredyth’s Instagram Highlights...

Want to know a secret? You're not the only one struggling to make prayer a priority. We hear it all the time and we've been there ourselves. Distracted, bored, just another to-do, is how we've heard prayer times described before. You too? I created our 30 minute prayer method when I, too, knew there was more that I wanted to be experiencing in my prayer life. This downloadable PDF details the simple 6-part system that's rejuvenated my commitment to pray daily and made me expectant for what...

Not sure where to start? This short prayer will guide you into a thoughtful prayer for your children. Reflect on this statement: God loves our kids more than we ever could. Confess focusing more on our kids’ comfort than their holiness.Praise God for a joy and hope not dependent on circumstances.Lift up each child by name and what they are facing right now. Things mentioned in today’s episode: The Blog at Val Marie PaperVal’s Monthly Peptalk I hope you have enjoyed these short prayers! If you...