Best Tara Mathews Podcasts (2025)

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416 Praying Through Psalm 35: All My Bones Will Say, "Lord, Who is Like You?" 17:52

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Is it okay for New Testament Christians to pray imprecatory prayers asking God to curse their enemies? What about “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”? We discuss this question, spend some time in prayer, and explore Psalm 34, enti…

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415 Hospitality As a Gateway to Prayer with Abby Kuykendall 54:29

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Feeling the pull to open your home and heart to others, but paralyzed by perfectionism or a packed schedule? Discover how biblical hospitality isn't about flawless meals or Pinterest-worthy tables—it's about messy, real connection that points us to Go…

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Redeemed on Death Row (From Christian True-Crime Junkies!) 33:03

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Listen to our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies! today! Her testimony inspired thousands. Her execution sparked a global controversy. In the 1980s Karla Faye Tucker's name splashed across headlines after a grisly, drug-fueled murder. Her crime sparked even more notoriety and controversy after her dramatic conversion to Christ while she sat …

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414 Praying Through Psalm 34: God Is Close To The Brokenhearted 16:01

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and discord swirling around you? Psalm 34 radiates a powerful reminder that God is our steadfast Provider and Deliverer, even in our most vulnerable moments. Join us for this 16 minute heartfelt meditation on Psalm 34,…

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413 Inside the Mind of the Enemy with Emily Wilson Hussem 51:13

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Want to know the secret to fighting spiritual battles with more power? Learn how the Enemy thinks and operates. This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast, Emily Wilson Hussem, helps us do just that in her new book Sincerely, Stoneheart:…

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412 Praying Through Psalm 33 Hope During Turbulent Times 14:29

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 33 isn’t just a hymn of praise—it’s a prophetic anthem that points us to God as Creator, Preserver, and the only true source of hope in times of uncertainty. While nations may rise and fall and human strength may falter, this psalm boldly declar…

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411 How True Crime Can Enhance Your Prayer Life 20:53

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Listen to our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies! today! Do you love true crime, but feel guilty because it typically contains profanity, explicit content, and glorification of criminal acts? If this is you, we have some exciting news to share! On this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we announce the launch of our new s…

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410 Praying Through Psalm 32: Unburden Yourself of Guilt and Shame 15:40

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 32 isn’t just a poetic reflection—it’s a bold invitation to step into the freedom that comes when we stop hiding and start confessing. David shows us the heavy toll of unspoken sin—the groaning, the weariness, the weight we carry—and then contra…

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409 From Atheist to Bible Teacher with Mariel Davenport 36:31

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast has an incredible testimony about how one simple gift changed her life forever. Mariel Davenport is a former atheist who was transformed by reading God’s Word, and hasn’t looked back since. We t…

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408 Praying Through Psalm 31: Our Times Are In Your Hands 20:42

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 31 isn’t just a heartfelt prayer—it’s a raw, vulnerable cry from David’s soul that reminds us we can bring everything before God: our fears, our doubts, our complaints, and yes, even our praise. It’s both a lament and a declaration of trust, sho…

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407 Prayer In the Unexpected with Sam Mathews 55:33

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! You're going to absolutely love this week's guest on the podcast, Sam Mathews. Sam is a wife, mom, and co-creator of a thriving online community of 3+ million alongside her husband, Dan. Whether it’s raising kids on the road, living in an RV, or walki…

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406 Praying Through Psalm 30: Joy Comes In the Morning 14:41

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 30 is a beautiful reminder of God‘s faithfulness, even when we are faced with difficulty Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect wit…

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405 Coffee Break: Can Deceased Relatives Visit Us in Dreams? 31:11

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! We're back with another Coffee Break episode! These are episodes where we take listener questions and have a conversation about them, share our own experiences, and give prayer tips and advice from a Biblical perspective. This week's question from a l…

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404 Praying Through Psalm 29: A Battle Cry In the Spirit Realm 16:13

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 29 is more than a song of worship to the Almighty God; it's a battle cry in the spirit realm meant to declare God's sovereignty over the pagan gods of the time, particularly Baal, the god of the storm who was worshipped near Sirion (Mount Hermon…

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403 Coffee Break: Feeling Like a Prayer Failure 20:42

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Coffee Break episodes are back! These are episodes where we take listener questions and have a conversation about them, share our own experiences, and give prayer tips and advice from a Biblical perspective. This week's question from Eliane is raw and…

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402 Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to make prayer a priority in your busy life with Tara Sun 52:57

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Joining us this week on the podcast is special guest Tara Sun. Tara is an author, speaker, and podcast host, and today we're going to talk all about her newest book, Overbooked and Overwhelmed: How to Keep Up with God When You’re Just Trying to Keep U…

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401 How To Prayerfully Process Dreams 45:20

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Did that dream you can't get out of your head have meaning, or was it just the effects of eating pizza too late? If there is something more to it, could it be God speaking to you, or is there danger in looking into it? These are all questions we discu…

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The Race of Faith (From Mindful Christian Prayers) 11:47

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! VISIT OUR PARTNER PODCAST, Mindful Christian Prayers TODAY! Ready to run the race of faith with renewed passion and perseverance? You'll come away from this 12-minute meditation on Hebrews 12 with a vivid picture of the support, encouragement and love…

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400 Praying Through Psalm 28: Thanking God In Advance 14:11

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Is it presumptuous to ask God for something, then thank him in advance for it? Based on Psalm 28, David would probably say it isn't. If you're needing a break from the chaos of your busy day, please join us for this 14-minute meditation on Psalm 28, w…

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399 Coffee Break: Help When You're In a Prayer Rut 28:41

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Coffee Break episodes are back! These are episodes where we take listener questions and have a conversation about them, share our own experiences, and give prayer tips and advice from a Biblical perspective. This week's question from Yvonne touches on…

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Mindful Eating Meditation (From Mindful Christian Prayers) 11:46

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! VISIT OUR PARTNER PODCAST, Mindful Christian Prayers TODAY! We don't typically think of eating as an act of worship, but 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Join us for this 11…

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398 Praying Through Psalm 27: Goodness In the Land of the Living 18:24

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 27 is a beautiful Psalm of hope, faith, and waiting with anxious expectation to see what God can and will do. Join us for this 18-minute meditation on Psalm 27 about releasing fear, experiencing God's blessing and goodness here on earth, and wha…

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397 Mindful Eating: Beyond Just Praying for Your Food 51:07

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! We don't typically think of eating as an act of worship, but 1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." Join us for this 51-minute episode that might completely change the way you loo…

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Bible Verses to Help You Fall Asleep (From Mindful Christian Prayers) 10:30

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! VISIT OUR PARTNER PODCAST, Mindful Christian Prayers TODAY! Do racing thoughts keep you from falling asleep? Join Alana for this 10-minute meditation that will quiet your mind, shift your focus to God's truths, and guide you gently into a deep, restfu…

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396 Praying Through Psalm 26: Three Levels of Testing 17:41

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! All of the Psalms are wonderful, but this one might be even more so than the others! In Psalm 26, David practically begs God to see past his fallen, sinful flesh into the brilliant kernel of soul that shines from within. In this 17-minute meditation, …

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395 Our Favorite New Hack to Help You Intercede For Others 48:17

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Is it difficult for you to focus during your prayer time? Are you frustrated because you can't seem to find time to pray thoroughly for the people and issues you care about deeply? Do you struggle with finding the words to pray? If your answer to any …

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Bible Blessings for Provision (From Mindful Christian Prayers) 11:48

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! VISIT OUR PARTNER PODCAST, Mindful Christian Prayers TODAY! Mindful Christian Prayers is a space to slow down, connect with the Lord, and focus on His renewing presence. With short, inspiring prompts, Scripture readings, and plenty of silence to allow…

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394 Praying Through Psalm 25: Hidden Acrostic Messages 18:04

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 25 is another incredible psalm of David. This psalm is special because it follows the model of an acrostic, meaning each line begins with a different, successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. But there are some mysteries within this beautiful p…

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393 What is Praying In The Spirit? 44:30

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! As we wrap up our Armor of God series, we discuss what Paul means in Ephesians 6:18 when he instructs us to pray "in the Spirit, with all kinds of prayers and requests." In this 45-minute discussion, we cover questions including: Why are some Christia…

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392 Praying Through Psalm 24: The King of Glory 13:43

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God. Join us for today's 1…

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391 Praying With the Sword Of the Spirit 49:41

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Sword of the Spirit is the only piece of armor that is primarily an offensive weapon. In this episode we discuss other ways the Sword is unique, and unpack a passage of scripture that is basically a spiritual warfare "cheat sheet." We talk about w…

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A Meditation on the Armor of God (From Mindful Christian Prayers) 13:05

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! VISIT OUR PARTNER PODCAST, Mindful Christian Prayers TODAY! Mindful Christian Prayers is a space to slow down, connect with the Lord, and focus on His renewing presence. With short, inspiring prompts, Scripture readings, and plenty of silence to allow…

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390 Praying Through Psalm 23: Poetic Prophecy 14:56

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God. Psalm 23 is one of th…

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389 Protecting Yourself (and others) With the Helmet of Salvation 29:15

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Helmet of Salvation is a physical picture of a deep spiritual reality. It conveys identity, and affects our spiritual posture as we wage battle against the forces of evil. Join us for week 7 of our Armor of God series where we uncover some excitin…

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388 Praying Through Psalm 22: Holding Lament and Praise Simultaneously 15:11

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God. Psalm 22 paints an in…

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387 Wielding the Shield of Faith For the Greater Good 47:22

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! In week 6 of our Armor of God series, we explore the first piece of armor that we don't "sink into," according to the original Greek, but "take up." We talk about what it takes to wield the shield of faith, and exposed an overlooked purpose of the shi…

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386 Praying Through Psalm 21: Reclaiming Spiritual Territory 11:58

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God. In this 12-minute med…

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385 Shoes, Boots, or Sandals: What the Armor of God teaches us about our feet 27:56

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6 is one of the more familiar passages of scripture. But what if we were able to look at it in a completely new way? In week 5 of our Armor of God series, we focus on one of the most important parts a soldier…

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384 Praying Through Psalm 20: Our Secret Weapon To Defeat the Enemy 17:14

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God . In this 17-minute de…

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383 Praying on the Breastplate of Righteousness 35:22

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6 is one of the more familiar passages of scripture. But what if we were able to look at it in a completely new way? In week 4 of our Armor of God series, we discuss the meaning and importance of the Breastpl…

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Episode 249: Pause to Ponder - The Hardest Episode Yet 6:34

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After nearly 250 episodes of amplifying unheard voices, disrupting the status quo, and challenging dominant narratives, Charles Williams shares a deeply personal reflection in what may be the final episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast. In this emotional and vulnerable farewell—for now—Charles opens up about the exhaustion that comes with relent…

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382 Praying Through Psalm 19: Rekindling your faith 12:52

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God . In Psalm 19, discove…

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381 Fighting Lies with the Belt of Truth 37:59

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6 is one of the more familiar passages of scripture. But what if we were able to look at it in a completely new way? In week 3 of our Armor of God series, our focus is on the Belt of Truth, where the Roman so…

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Episode248: Interview w/ Eli Casaus 31:53

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In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages in a deep conversation with Coach Eli Casaus about the nuances of leadership, the importance of coaching over consulting, and the challenges of isolation in leadership roles. Eli shares his journey from being a reluctant teacher to a principal and now a leadership coach…

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380 Praying Through Psalm 18:25-50: Navigating Rocky Terrain With Grace 20:24

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God . In the second half o…

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379 Rulers, Authorities and Powers of Darkness 41:10

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6 is one of the more familiar passages of scripture. But what if we were able to look at it in a completely new way? In week 2 of this series, we focus on Ephesians 6:12 and other supporting scriptures about …

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Episode 247: Interview w/ Dr. Amy Mathews-Perez 39:26

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In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams engages with Dr. Amy Matthews-Perez, a seasoned educator with over 34 years of experience in special education. They discuss the importance of embracing progress over perfection, the subjectivity of perfection, and the significance of authenticity in education and career choice…

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378 Praying Through Psalm 18:1-24: Earthquakes, Eruptions and God's Powerful Deliverance 17:46

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Are you tired of being spiritually weary? You've come to the right place! Join us for a time of prayer, reflection and meditation. Leave the baggage of your day behind you and come away refreshed, renewed, and reconnected to God . In the first 24 vers…

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377 Introducing the Armor of God 36:35

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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! The Armor of God as described in Ephesians 6 is one of the more familiar passages of scripture. But what if we were able to look at it in a completely new way? Join us for the beginnings of a miniseries on the Armor of God, where we look at spiritual …

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Episode 246: Interview w/ Melisa Hayes 22:12

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In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with Melisa Hayes, a dedicated second-grade teacher with over 25 years of experience. They discuss the importance of balancing fun and technology in education, the need for student empowerment, and creative teaching strategies that engage young learners. Melisa shares her ins…