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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

Scripture-Based Prayer: A Simple Process for Deepening Your Prayer Life

Praying the Scriptures means using God’s Word as the framework for our prayers. It is a powerful way for believers to not only know God’s Word but to live God’s Word. In Episode 9 (What to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say) we learned what to pray when we don't know what to say. One suggestion given was to pray the scriptures. In today's episode you will learn: 1. How to choose what scripture to pray. 2. A simple step-by-step process for scripture prayer. 3. How to commit to regular scripture...

Jan 27, 202513 min

Transform Your Prayer Life This Year with These 5 Simple Tips

In the Christian life, prayer is powerful. Through the power of prayer, lives are changed, bodies healed, and hearts transformed. The good thing about prayer is it doesn't have to be complicated. The five-minute prayer at the sink washing dishes can be just as effective as the hour prayer in your prayer closet. The effectiveness of your prayer does not have to do with rituals, long length, and big words. In today's podcast, we discuss five practical and simple ways that lead to more effective pr...

Jan 13, 202510 min

4 Prayers for a Purposeful New Year

Greater than our plans is God's purpose. While everyone is setting goals for the new year, take some time to listen and pray with Christina over 4 biblical planning principles found in the book of Proverbs. Resources mentioned in this episode: Receive Christina's Beloved Planner when you become a Beloved member today at https://www.belovedwomen.tv CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org , and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google ...

Jan 06, 202521 min

How to Prayerfully Make This Your Best Year Yet

There is no need for New Year’s resolutions if you have not unlocked the power of prayer in your life. Prayer has the power to make this a great year so join me as we pray 3 life-changing prayers for your best year yet. RESOURCES: 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, ww...

Dec 30, 202420 min

What the Christmas Story Teaches Us about Prayer

Explore How God Speaks to Us Through the Birth of Christ In this episode, we delve into the many ways God communicates with His people, as revealed in the Nativity story. Discover how God uses angels , the Holy Spirit , dreams , and confirmation to guide us, all exemplified through the miraculous birth of Jesus. We’ll explore what these methods of divine communication mean for us today and how we can recognize God's voice in our lives. Resources: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide: Cul...

Dec 23, 202413 min

How to Teach Your Children the Value of Giving this Christmas - Bonus Episode with Everyday Prayers

In this special episode from Everyday Prayers , host Brook McGlothlin sits down with Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground with Samaritan’s Purse . In this inspiring conversation, they discuss how to shift the focus of Christmas from receiving to giving. Brooke shares how her family uses the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Gift Catalog to help those in need, along with practical tips for making your holiday season more meaningful. Brook and Kristy also invites you to join the Million Praying Moms Chr...

Dec 16, 202441 min

Preparing Your Heart for Christmas Through Prayer

The rush of the Christmas season often temps us to forget its true meaning. In this episode, learn three specific areas of focus to pray to keep Christ first this Christmas. Also, take time to pray with Christina at the end of this episode to ask God for the joy, love, and hope this season brings. 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.subscribepage.com/prayerguide Connect with Chri...

Dec 09, 202419 min

How to Stay Prayerfully Peaceful This Christmas Season

It’s during Christmas that we celebrate the birth of our Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ. It’s ironic because this is also one of the year's busiest, most hectic, and stressful seasons. If you are feeling the pressure of trying to do everything before the year ends, like getting Christmas gifts, preparing for family visits, and more, this episode is for you. Listen to learn how to prayerfully stay peaceful this Christmas season. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about a...

Dec 02, 202413 min

How to Quiet Your Soul This Holiday Season

Thessalonians 4:11 says, “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” During the busy holiday season that is upon us, you may be wondering if a quiet and unrushed life is even possible. In this episode, I share with you three ways the practice of prayer can help you to slow down, focus on what's most important, and experience God's peace this season. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com . CONNEC...

Nov 25, 202415 min

How Daily Prayer Can Change Your Life

Have you ever wanted a stronger prayer life? You already know the importance of prayer but you desire to grow in this area. In this light-hearted and fun conversation with author and Bible teacher Heather Dixon, she shares how she is growing in the discipline of prayer and how you can too. You will learn: • Practical steps to make prayer a daily part of your life • How to use the Lord's prayer to start your day with God • How daily prayer can drastically change your life Resources Mentioned in t...

Nov 18, 202410 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 ...

Nov 11, 202415 min

Jesus' Prayer Recipe with Dr. Norman Peart

Most of us know that we should pray but struggle with how to pray. In this conversation with Christina and her pastor, Dr. Norman Peart you learn about the recipe for prayer that Jesus gives His followers and why each step is essential to a well-balanced prayer life. Connect with Dr. Norman Peart: https://normanpeart.com/ Find his book "Jesus' Prayer Recipe:: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Prayer-Recipe-R-C-H/dp/1611534453 Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: DOWNLOAD CHRISTINA’S FREE PRAYER GUIDE...

Nov 04, 202430 min

5 Practical Ways 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 ...

Oct 28, 202411 min

How to Keep Praying When God Is Silent

When it comes to prayer, we understand the importance of marking time to speak to God, but what if we don’t hear Him speak back? In this episode, we look at Psalm 42 to learn 3 simple steps to take when we feel God is silent to our prayers. Resources Mentioned In This Podcast: Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com . Connect with Christina Paterson! Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org , and study the Bible with her...

Oct 21, 202417 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...

Oct 14, 202417 min

6 Powerful Practices to Strengthen Your Prayer Life

Have you ever wondered why some people are more confident in prayer than others? Often we think that powerful prayers are reserved for those that we consider super spiritual and divinely superior, as if that’s a thing. The truth is the power of prayer resides in the God we pray to, and most often, those we consider prayer warriors have a practice of prayer that regularly invites the power of God into their lives. But that same power is available to everyone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing with ...

Sep 30, 202416 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...

Sep 23, 202419 min

How to Pray as a Leader with Latasha Ferguson

As a leader who holds much responsibility, prayer is not optional. In fact, today’s guest shares why prayer is important for leaders today. The truth is, whether we’re in a boardroom making business decisions or at the kitchen table helping our children with their homework, we are all leaders in some capacity. So in today’s conversation with speaker and podcaster Latasha Ferguson, you’ll learn how busy leaders can tap into the power of prayer every day, some of the most important areas leaders n...

Sep 16, 202416 min

How to Renew Your Mind with Prayer

If your mind runs a thousand miles a minute you probably don’t have much time to renew your mind as the Bible instructs but skipping this important spiritual discipline can leave us frustrated, confused and overwhelmed. To ensure your thoughts are leading you in God’s direction of peace, learn 3 powerful prayer points to renew your mind and transform your life. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of pr...

Sep 09, 202413 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...

Sep 02, 202413 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 ...

Aug 26, 202418 min

How to Pray for Your Children's Spiritual Victory

Motherhood is no easy job. The responsibilities are heavy; the results are eternal. Moms are fighting a battle for the hearts of their children every day, and this is a spiritual battle that needs spiritual weapons. In the book “ Warrior Mother ,” Victoria Riollano equips the hearts of moms to fight for their family’s faith. Whether you’re fighting to help your children make good decisions, eat healthily, or an all-out war has broken out in your home, this conversation is sure to leave you with ...

Aug 19, 202414 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...

Aug 12, 202414 min

How to Prayerfully Discover God's Purpose for Your Life

7 Ways to Prayerfully Discover Your Purpose Our God is purposeful and intentional. That means He has a reason for everything He does, including why He created you. He gives us all purpose and places a specific call on our lives. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 important ways to seek the Lord in prayer to clearly discover your purpose and confidently answer God's call on your life. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Join my upcoming Bible Study, "Crazy or Called," to learn how to clearly discove...

Aug 05, 202416 min

How to Know if a Dream Is From God

Have you ever had a dream and wondered if it was from God or if it was just your imagination? Throughout the Bible, we see God speak to people in their dreams, and I believe He still does today. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to know if a dream is from God so you can learn one more way God speaks to His people today. Enjoy! Subscribe to Teach Us to Pray on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Episode 68: How to Sense the Leading of the Holy Spirit Download Christ...

Jul 29, 202417 min

8 Ways God Speaks to Us Through Creation

Have you ever noticed that you feel closer to God and hear Him more clearly when you're outshine enjoying nature? There is a good reason for that. God has placed His fingerprint on creation so that we can experience Him though nature. In today's episode learn 8 ways God speaks to us through creation. Enjoy! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Episode 68: How to Sense the Leading of the Holy Spirit Episode 67: The 3 Prayer personality Types Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help yo...

Jul 22, 202416 min

How to Overcome the Challenges of Prayer

Do you feel that prayer is not as easy as others make it seem? Well, that's because sometimes prayer is hard. In today's episode, learn 4 challenges that make prayer harder than it needs to be and how to overcome each one. Episode 49 - Why is Prayer so Hard.mp3 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: h...

Jul 15, 202415 min

How to Pray Boldly with Bible Teacher Liv Dooley

Do you want to know how to pray more bold prayers? In today's episode of the Teach Us to Pray podcast Christina chats with Bible teacher and author Liv Dooley. In this interview, Liv shares how she has grown to pray boldly to God and gives practical tips for you to start praying more confidently today. Connect with Liv Dooley here: https://livdooley.com/ DOWNLOAD CHRISTINA’S FREE PRAYER GUIDE: Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer...

Jul 08, 202417 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...

Jul 02, 202419 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...

Jun 24, 202415 min
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