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Teach Us to Pray

Christina Patterson, Prayer Instructorwww.lifeaudio.com

Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson gives Christians practical, real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. Learn how to have a daily prayer time and how to overcome some of the obstacles that stop us from praying regularly to God.

Prayer Topics Covered in This Podcast:

🙏 What is Prayer? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Prayer
🙏 What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day
🙏 6 Reasons Why You Don't Hear God When You Pray
🙏 Why Prayer Is So Hard and Simple Tips for Daily Prayer
🙏 Pray THIS to Renew Your Mind (3 Guided Prayers)

Take Christina's Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.

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Episodes

When You Don’t Feel Like Praying

Do you ever experience guilt because you don’t always feel like praying? In this week's episode, Christina shares steps to help you move your heart to prayer without guilting yourself into it. Sincere prayer does not have to be a challenge. Learn more by tuning in today! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate w...

Sep 15, 202515 min

Praying for God's Will with Brittany Ann

When it comes to understanding God’s will for your life, speaker and author Brittany Ann, shares the importance of prayer in discovering your purpose in today’s interview. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Practical tips on how to clearly hear God’s voice. How to know if you are really hearing from God. A simple prayer to discover God’s unique will for your life. Connect with Brittany Ann at: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day ...

Sep 08, 202518 min

How to Pray the Scriptures

Praying the Scriptures is one of the most powerful ways to deepen your prayer life and strengthen your relationship with God. When we use God’s Word as the framework for our prayers, we don’t just know Scripture—we live it. In Episode 10 of the Teach Us to Pray podcast, Christina Paterson builds on what we learned in Episode 9 ( What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say ) and dives deeper into how to pray the Scriptures . If you’ve ever felt stuck in your prayer life or unsure what to say, th...

Sep 01, 202513 min

When Doubt Interrupts Your Prayers

Faith activates our prayers, but doubt blocks God’s power from moving in our lives. What are we to do then when doubt interrupts our prayers? In today’s episode, learn 4 common doubts we all face when we approach God in prayer, and how to overcome each one. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com . CONNECT WITH CH...

Aug 25, 202521 min

How to Meditate on God's Glorious Word

Scripture meditation is pondering on scripture for an extended amount of time, thinking about its meaning and intention deeper than a simple quick read of a verse or passage in the Bible. It’s an effective way to ensure God’s truth stays in our hearts and clears our minds to hear from Him when we pray. Learn how to meditate on scripture with a simple 3 step process in today’s episode. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice ...

Aug 18, 202515 min

How to Prayerfully Make Wise Decisions

Do you have a difficult time making decisions? Does indecisiveness leave you frustrated and consumed with uncertainty? Do you always fear if you are making the right divisions or the wrong ones? In today's episode, learn 4 powerful ways to prayerfully make wise decisions without fear and instead a bold faith in God. RESOURCES: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://www.subscribepage.com/prayerguide Take the Prayer Personal...

Aug 04, 202519 min

4 Reasons Why You Feel Distant from God

Have you ever felt distant from God? Have you ever experienced not hearing from Him or sensing His presence like you use to? Seasons like this can cause us to question where God is, what happened, and if we did anything wrong. In today’s episode, I want to explore a few reasons why you may feel distant from God and how to respond to restore and grow your intimacy with the Lord. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Join my upcoming Bible Study, "Crazy or Called," to learn how to clearly discover ...

Jul 28, 202521 min

What to Pray Before You Study the Bible

It's no secret that we need God's guidance and the leading of the Holy Spirit to be able to hear God through His Word. We can do that by simply asking for His help. Before any Bible Study, it’s important to pray to God and invite Him to lead you. When we focus on God first, we’re reminded that the pressure is not all on us, but that God is with us and He desperately wants to speak to us through His Word. In this episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast learn 4 important areas to pray over before ...

Jul 21, 202514 min

How to Overcome Spiritual Warfare with Prayer

Once we put on the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 the apostle Paul admonishes believers to pray. In today’s episode learn why prayer is so important when it comes to overcoming spiritual warfare and how to use the power of prayer to proclaim the victory that is yours in Christ. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. https://www.belovedwomen.org/prayer-guide/ Stand Firm Bible Study: https...

Jul 14, 202524 min

How to Pray Without Ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭instructs believers to pray without ceasing, but have you ever wondered if this type of continual prayer was possible and if so, how to do it? In today’s episode, Christina explains what it means to pray without ceasing and three important ways you can start this life-changing type of prayer today. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Connect with Christina Paterson: ...

Jul 07, 202516 min

Bonus Episode: The Helmet of Salvation (Praying Christian Women)

In this bonus episode from our friends at Praying Christian Women , hosts Alana Terry and Jaime Hampton dive into the powerful symbolism of the Helmet of Salvation. More than just a piece of spiritual armor, this helmet represents identity, protection, and the assurance of salvation that secures our minds as we engage in spiritual battle. Drawing inspiration from the design and purpose of the Roman soldier’s helmet, Alana and Jaime unpack how this piece of armor shapes our spiritual posture and ...

Jun 30, 202523 min

How God Speaks through Our Past Experiences

While it’s easy to leave the past in the past, this is not always wise. Often, God leaves many lessons for us to learn from our past experiences if we’ll open our hearts to listen. In today’s episode, learn how God speaks to us through our past experiences. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and communicate with Him: https...

Jun 23, 202513 min

How to Pray When You Sense God Moving You In a New Direction

We can look at the changing seasons each year to know that nothing lasts forever. Life consists of cycles and seasons. The Bible tells us there is a season for everything, but we also know that no season lasts forever. In today’s episode, learn 5 signs God is moving you in a new direction and pray with Christina over two areas we should always pray over before we make any new moves in our lives. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put int...

Jun 16, 202517 min

How to Sense the Leading of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is not only with us and near us but in us as believers. He enables our prayers. This connects us to God every moment of our lives, no matter how busy life gets. In today's episode, learn how to sense the leading of the Holy Spirit in your life so you can connect with God every moment. Prayer is unlocked when we team up with the Spirit. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: How to Hear God Through His Word How to Hear God in Prayer How God Speaks Through Your Current Circums...

Jun 09, 202519 min

How to Approach the Throne of Grace with Confidence

As Christians, we have VIP access to Heaven through prayer but has guilt, intimidation or anything else stifled your confidence to come to God in prayer? In this episode of Teach us to Pray, Christina shares why we can approach God’s throne of grace with confidence as we’re instructed to do in Hebrews 4:16 and 3 ways to start praying confidently. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer: https://w...

Jun 02, 202515 min

How to Turn Your Worries into Prayers

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 powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best hear from God and c...

May 26, 202514 min

Morning Habits, Church Needs & Jesus’ Example with April Christina Farmer

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 with April: http://aprilchristinafarmer.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christin...

May 19, 202518 min

How to Be a Prayer Warrior with Patrice Burrell

Have you ever wondered if you could be a prayer warrior or what it takes to hold that title? In this episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast, Christina chats with author and speaker Patrice Burrell to learn how a devastating accident led her into becoming a prayer warrior for God and what practical steps you can take to start or continue a powerful prayer life today. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit...

May 12, 202528 min

Learning How To Pray

Last episode, we had the privilege of digging deep into the scriptures to learn God's purpose for prayer in the believer's life, why prayer is so essential, and answer the question: what is prayer. I hope the episode left you with a desire to pray more. So it's only appropriate that in today's episode, we will discuss how to pray. I don't want to only leave you with the desire to pray without learning how to do so by looking at the example of Jesus. Key Takeaways: •Jesus teaches us to recognize ...

May 06, 202518 min

What is Prayer? | Rewind & Remind: Episode 1

Rewind & Remind: From our first episode of the Teach Us to Pray Podcast, we're talking about what prayer is and the importance of prayer. Before we move forward with each episode and get into the specifics of how to pray and practically make prayer a transformational part of our everyday lives, today's episode will lay a strong foundation as to why prayer is so vital in the first place. Key Takeaways: •Prayer is God's purpose and command for believers to communicate with Him to receive power...

Apr 28, 202517 min

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Prayers

Have you ever had to lift up a desperate prayer? Throughout the Bible, we see people in desperate need to seek God through prayer. In today's podcast, we'll look at their desperate prayers, and God's responses to those prayers, that we may learn more about prayer in our own desperate situations. Key Takeaways: • In our desperate times, there is a pouring out and a casting. It's not holding in all our feelings and emotions while trying our best to act as if they don't exist. It's being real with ...

Apr 14, 202515 min

Don't Make These 4 Mistakes When Hearing from God

We so badly want to hear from God, and when we don’t, it can be discouraging at best and devastating at worst. Although sometimes God does remain silent, there are often times where He is speaking, but we miss His voice. In today’s episode, learn the four biggest mistakes you can make when trying to hear from God. RESOURCES: Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com . CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA: Go to her site, https://www...

Mar 31, 202515 min

3 Signs God Is Trying to Get Your Attention

Before you speak to anyone, you want to ensure you have their attention so they can actually hear what you have to say. In the same way, God sends signs to get our attention so that we can hear from Him. In today's episode, learn three ways God sends signs to get your attention so you don't miss His voice. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you ...

Mar 25, 202511 min

How to Pray Against a Hard Heart

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 humility 2. Pray for an understanding heart 3. Pray for repentance 4. Pray for a compassionate heart 5. Pray for a forgiving heart Resources Mentions in This Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to ...

Mar 17, 202511 min

Making Time for Prayer When Life is Busy

The stress, pressure, and overwhelm we feel in busy seasons of our lives does not come from God. Jesus gives us peace, no matter how busy life may get. This is why the busier we are, the more time we need with God. In today's episode, we discuss grace-filled practical ways to make time for prayer when life is full. Key Takeaways • We can't compartmentalize our relationship with God and feel like the only time God is pleased with us is when we're praying. • God is not going to be less powerful if...

Mar 10, 202513 min

How to Pray Through the Storms of Life

We will all face storms in life, there’s just no getting around it. Still, the storms we face will not all be the same. In fact, in my studies of the scriptures, I’ve discovered six types of storms Christians will have in life. Understanding what type of storm you are in is essential to enduring and coming out stronger on the other side. In today’s podcast, learn the six types of storms and how to pray through each storm to find hope to come out stronger than before! Resources Mentioned in this ...

Mar 03, 202518 min

How to Know if a Prophetic Word Is True

We’ve talked a lot about the various ways that God speaks to His people. Have you ever wondered about prophecy as a way that God speaks to us? You may wonder what prophesy is, whether it still exists today, and how we can know. We’ll discuss all that and more in today’s episode. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz...

Feb 24, 202519 min

Unlock the Power of Prayer: 3 Sneaky Ways the Enemy Tries to Stop You and How to Fight Back!

We know that prayer is powerful for the Christian and so does the enemy, which is why his mission is to stop you from praying. In today's episode, learn 3 unseen ways the enemy is trying to stop you from powerfully praying and how to overcome each attack. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: ...

Feb 17, 202514 min

Conviction and Condemnation: How to Know the Difference

As believers, it’s important to know that God will convict us, but He does not condemn us. In today’s episode, learn the difference between conviction and condemnation so you can ensure you are accurately hearing from God. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com . CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA: Go to her site, www.belove...

Feb 10, 202521 min

Are Your Dreams from God? Tips for Christian Dream Interpretation

Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered if it was a message from God or just your imagination? In this enlightening episode, we explore how God has spoken through dreams throughout the Bible and how He continues to do so today. Learn practical ways to determine if your dreams are divine messages, expanding your understanding of how God communicates with His people. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Subscribe to Teach Us to Pray on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Resources Mentio...

Feb 03, 202517 min
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