In this powerful episode of Prayer Club, host Linda welcomes award-winning author Janell Rardon, a trauma-informed mental health coach, to discuss how to navigate difficult relationships through persevering prayer. Drawing from her own painful experience with a church leadership conflict, Janell shares how the biblical story of Hannah guided her journey from distress to peace. Learn how to stand firm in your worth when facing relational challenges and discover the transformative power of persistent prayer, even when it's reduced to simply crying out "help me." Whether you're currently in a difficult relationship or want to prepare for future challenges, this episode offers both practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement.
Visit Janell online at janellrardon.com
Chapter Breakdown
- Introduction (0:00-2:15)
- Linda introduces Janelle and her book "Overcoming Hurtful Words"
- Overview of the episode's focus on relational conflict and prayer
- Janell's Personal Story (2:16-7:30)
- Details of Janell's conflict with another church leader
- Recognition of envy, jealousy, and comparison dynamics
- The turning point question: "Why am I allowing this?"
- Biblical Foundation (7:31-12:45)
- Reading from 1 Samuel about Hannah and Peninnah
- Drawing parallels between biblical story and modern conflicts
- Understanding the persistent nature of certain conflicts
- The Power of Perseverance (12:46-16:20)
- Why some conflicts don't resolve quickly
- Finding meaning and growth through challenging relationships
- Discovering your personal value amid conflict
- Practical Prayer Strategies (16:21-20:15)
- How to pray when words don't come
- The simplicity and power of "Help me" prayers
- Physical expressions of prayer during distress
- Setting Boundaries (20:16-23:45)
- Learning to say "You don't have permission to speak to me that way"
- Balancing forgiveness with self-protection
- Recognizing the difference between endurance and enabling
- Closing Prayer & Resources (23:46-
Linda Evans Shepherd is an international speaker and a best-selling author of 38 books including Praying Through the Hard Times. She is the CEO and founder of Right to the Heart Ministries which includes the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Arise Esther Movement, Leading Hearts Magazine, and the Arise Daily Devotionals.
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