Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo

When you've prayed your hardest and the answer is still no, where does joy come from? This week I sat down with Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse, for an honest conversation about prayer in the hardest places. Kristy has walked with disaster survivors who lost everything and still praised God, with relief teams who run toward danger when everyone else runs away, and with believers in persecuted countries who pray not for protection but for boldness. Through all of it, she keeps landing on one truth: the joy is in His presence, not in the answer. We talk about surrender, what it means to pray "not my will but yours" and mean it, and how to keep praying with confidence even when God's answer isn't the one you wanted. I shared a bit of my own story with my daughter Taylor, and Kristy shared hers, and together we landed on the same place so many of us need to be reminded of: God is far more interested in being the answer to our prayers than simply answering them. You'll discover: Why joy in suffering comes from God's presence rather than changed circumstances How to pray honestly and still surrender the outcome to God What persecuted believers pray for instead of protection, and why it matters The difference between praying for your circumstances to change and letting God change your heart Why serving others in your own pain can lift the weight you're carrying If you're in a season where your prayers feel unanswered, this conversation is a reminder that you are seen by a loving God who understands your pain and meets you in it. Resources Mentioned: On the Ground with Samaritan's Purse podcast: ontheground.samaritanspurse.org Learn more about Samaritan's Purse: samaritanspurse.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Feeling alone in your marriage? You're not the only one. The loneliness of sitting across from your spouse and feeling like a stranger is one of the hardest kinds of pain to carry. In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray when your marriage feels distant and shares a personal story about praying for God to change her husband. (Spoiler: She was the one who needed to change.) You'll discover: Why praying for your marriage starts with praying for your own heart first Three prayers that can shift everything in your relationship What Abigail's story in 1 Samuel 25 teaches us about praying through hard marriages The promise of Ezekiel 36:26 for heart transformation Rachel's honest testimony about what prayer actually changed If you're feeling alone in the fight for your marriage, this episode will remind you that God's eyes are on you and He's working, even when the work He's doing is in you. Resources Mentioned: Praying the Promises of God Prayer Journal: promisesprayerjournal.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you still feel anxious even after praying about your fears? Many Christians struggle with anxiety that persists despite faithful prayer—and wonder if something is wrong with them or their faith. In this episode, Rachel tackles one of the most common questions she receives: "Why do I still feel anxious after praying about my fears?" She shares why prayer doesn't always remove fear and what it does instead, along with a powerful story about her daughter Tris's journey of learning to rely on God day by day when healing hasn't come the way they prayed. You'll discover: Why anxiety after prayer isn't a sign of weak faith Practical steps for praying when fear won't let go The difference between God removing our challenges versus giving us courage to walk through them How God's provision of daily strength can be the miracle If you're in a season where anxiety feels overwhelming and your prayers feel ineffective, this episode will remind you that God doesn't ask for perfect courage—just honest hearts willing to bring their fears to Him. Resources Mentioned: 31 Prayers for the Heart prayer cards 31 Prayers for a Mom's Heart prayer cards Shop at https://rachelwojo.com/shop Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever set a New Year prayer goal and watched it slip away by February? If you've felt guilty about your inconsistent prayer life, you're not alone. In this episode, Rachel tackles the honest question so many of us carry: "How do I stop feeling guilty about my inconsistent prayer life?" You'll discover why God isn't keeping a scorecard—He's keeping the door open—and how small, faithful steps matter more than perfect streaks. In this episode, you'll learn: Why guilt doesn't have to be your companion in prayer How Lamentations 3:22-23 offers a fresh start every single morning Why prayer is about presence, not performance The truth that God honors the return, not the record A listener's powerful story of rebuilding her prayer life after burnout Resources Mentioned: Praying the Promises of God: A 52-Week Guided Prayer Journal: promisesprayerjournal.com Until next time, remember: God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your needs. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.