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Nov 2024
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A Prayer for Hope When the Holidays Trig...

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The holidays can remind us not only of who or what we've lost but of moments that still sting with disappointment, regret, or sadness. - Rachel Wojo

About today's host: Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, speaker, and podcaster who shares faith and hope through her popular blog, RachelWojo.com. Check out her podcast, Untangling Prayer.

Her latest work, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life's Darkest Moments (October 8, 2024), delves even deeper into prayer’s transformative role.

Enjoy the free class, How to Be A Prayer Warrior for Your Family in Dark Times, or order Rachel’s latest book at https://desperateprayers.com.

Rachel is devoted to her husband, Matt, and treasures her motherhood journey with six children here on earth and two in heaven.

Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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