Hello Reader, When your child makes destructive choices, it can feel like your prayers are hitting a wall. In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray persistently for children who seem stuck in cycles of poor decisions. Drawing from the story of Eliezer, Abraham's servant, you'll discover how to shift from praying only for your child to change to praying for divine direction in your parenting responses. In this episode, you'll discover: How to pray for wisdom about when to speak up and when...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Moments of desperation strike every human heart. Whether tragedy, sickness, or brokenness, the reasons for our despair seem endless. As I have drenched myself in the Psalms since my daughter, Taylor’s, death, time after time, Psalm 102:17 has arrested my attention. “He will respond to the prayer of the destitute.” I researched the word “destitute” because in my mind, I typically would define destitute as “homeless.” Maybe you too? So I read every major Bible translation of this...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Feeling stuck in your prayer life or weighed down by life's battles? You're not alone—and you don't have to stay there. In this special episode, Rachel Wojo is sharing the first chapter of the transformative audiobook "Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments." Whether you're facing overwhelming circumstances or your prayers feel like they're hitting the ceiling, this episode offers real hope and practical encouragement for your prayer journey....
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever felt like fear is holding you back from living the purpose God created you for? In this episode, Rachel welcomes fellow Richwood, West Virginia native Mary Marantz, who shares her transformative journey from a single-wide trailer to Yale Law School. Mary discusses her new book "Underestimated" and reveals how our biggest obstacle is often ourselves—not others' doubts. Together, they explore how Jacob made decisions out of fear before turning to prayer, the tension...
26 days ago • 1 min read
A heart-to-heart conversation about motherly loss, faith renewal, and finding God in grief’s darkest moments In this soul-stirring episode of the Untangling Prayer podcast, Rachel Wojo welcomes Chelsea Ohlemiller for an intimate conversation that feels less like an interview and more like eavesdropping on two friends sharing their deepest griefs and greatest hopes. Their conversation invites you to: Release the shame of questioning God in grief Embrace grief as companion rather than...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' words on the cross echo through history as perhaps the most profound question ever asked. This morning, I've been reflecting on the incredible truth that even Jesus, in His darkest hour, voiced His pain and questioned God. If Jesus could ask such a hard, honest question in His suffering, doesn't that give us permission to bring our difficult questions to God? I find it deeply comforting to know that questioning isn't...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, On Tuesday, I was sitting in the tire shop and the Lord brought to my mind another time not so long ago where I sat there. During the eight months my husband searched for a job in 2021, I prayed daily, "Lord, give us this day our daily bread." The needs of five children don't stop for any reason, and the pressure felt like a dead weight. Financially, our family was in survival mode. One hot summer day, I was driving home in our 2008 Honda Odyssey, affectionately deemed "Ol'...
3 months ago • 2 min read
On The Podcast Does your mind feel too cluttered for prayer? When mental exhaustion sets in, connecting with God can seem impossible—not because you don’t want to pray, but because you’re battling mental overload. In today’s episode, Rachel Wojo explores how to pray when your mind is overwhelmed. You’ll discover that God doesn’t require your mental clarity to hear your heart’s cry, and how He meets you in your exhaustion, not despite it. Through personal experience and biblical wisdom from...
3 months ago • 1 min read
On The Podcast In this powerful episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo welcomes bestselling author Jordan Raynor to explore how prayer shapes our work, our hope, and even our parenting. Jordan shares a transformative prayer that helps him release control and trust God’s purposes, revealing how embracing an eternal perspective can bring both peace and productivity. In this episode, you’ll learn: Learn how to release the pressure of productivity and trust God’s perfect timing. Gain a new,...
4 months ago • 1 min read