Teach Us to Pray

Teach Us to Pray

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: πŸ™ What is Prayer? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Prayer πŸ™ What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day πŸ™ 6 Reasons Why You Don't Hear God When You Pray πŸ™ Why Prayer Is So Hard and Simple Tips for Daily Prayer πŸ™ 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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June 29, 2026 β€’ 20 mins

Today is a bonus episode from a LifeAudio podcast we think you'll enjoy: "Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast." 

What type of mindset makes us vulnerable to chronic stress, anxiety & depression? When you are stressed, what automatic coping mechanisms have you adopted that don’t help, but diminish your wellness?  What holds you back from getting the rest that you need when you’re stressed?  

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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<...
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June 15, 2026 β€’ 13 mins

Have you ever felt like you heard from God but weren't really sure if it was Him? In this episode, we learn how God confirms His word to us so that we can confidently know we are hearing from Him when we pray. 

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Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer.

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June 8, 2026 β€’ 11 mins
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 f...
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June 1, 2026 β€’ 16 mins

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.

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Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.

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May 18, 2026 β€’ 14 mins

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.

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f you have ever wondered, why should I even pray if God already knows everything today's episode is for you. Today's episode offers three reasons why we should continue to pray, even though God already knows what's going to happen.

Editor's Note - We're sharing some of Christina's most popular episodes from the archives. This episode first aired in August 2020.

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β€’ Prayer is not only about asking for what we want b...

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May 4, 2026 β€’ 11 mins
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 f...
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April 27, 2026 β€’ 10 mins
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:

β€’ Practical steps to make prayer a daily part of your life
β€’ How to use the Lord's prayer to start your day with God
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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.

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Do you wake up anxious first thing in the morning? Your mind is racing with thoughts of what you need to get done today and what you failed to do yesterday. If this is a pattern for you, I challenge you to break the morning cycle of worry with prayer, and I'm sharing how to do that in this episode. Enjoy!

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April 6, 2026 β€’ 14 mins

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

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Download Christina's Free 5 Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer.

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March 30, 2026 β€’ 20 mins

When we are overwhelmingly weary, it’s easy to want to give up or overlook the signs our bodies and souls are trying to send. Prayer during these times is important to discern when it’s time to press through and when it’s time to let go. In today’s episode, learn how to pray best when you’re tired and weary. 

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March 23, 2026 β€’ 12 mins

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. 

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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.

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March 9, 2026 β€’ 13 mins

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.

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March 2, 2026 β€’ 24 mins

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. 

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February 23, 2026 β€’ 11 mins

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.

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February 16, 2026 β€’ 14 mins

Are you tired of trying to figure out everything on your own? Are you weary from trying to fight the same battles over and over again? In today's episode, learn how to fight the battles of life with the power of prayer. 

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer.

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February 9, 2026 β€’ 15 mins

God made us all beautifully different, even in the way we pray. Your prayer personality is the unique way you are most likely to communicate with God. Knowing your prayer personality can equip you to hear from God more clearly and overcome any obstacles to your communication with Him. Listen to today's episode to learn the 3 prayer personality types to discover how you best hear from and connect with God in prayer.

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