Preparing Your Heart to Pursue God in 2026

As this year comes to a close, we pause - not to rush ahead, but to reflect, reset, and prepare our hearts for what God is calling us into next.In this final episode of the year, we talk about what it truly means to prepare to pursue God in 2026. Before setting goals, making plans, or writing vision lists, we’re reminded of the importance of slowing down, examining our hearts, and intentionally making room for God. Pursuing Him doesn’t happen by accident - it’s a daily, wholehearted decision.This episode is an invitation to shift our focus from striving to surrender, from busyness to alignment, and from our own understanding to trusting God’s leading. As we step into a new year, may our greatest pursuit be His presence.Perfect for anyone seeking clarity, spiritual renewal, and intentional faith as they prepare for the year ahead.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful and often overlooked areas of our spiritual life: the mind. Every battle we face passes through our thoughts, and if the enemy can influence your thinking, he can influence your words, your actions, and even your confidence in God.Together we walk through what it truly means to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2), how to silence the lies of the enemy, and how to align your thoughts with the truth of God’s Word. I share practical examples, scriptures, and real-life moments that show how shifting your mindset can shift your life.Whether you're battling fear, feeling “not enough,” struggling in your marriage, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your walk with God, this episode will remind you of the authority you have as a daughter of God to take every thought captive and speak life over your home, your future, and your heart.Listen in and be encouraged; your mind is worth renewing.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

In this heartfelt beginning of the end of the year episode, we pause as a community to reflect on God’s goodness throughout 2025. Corain shares the importance of slowing down long enough to truly see what God has done, in our lives, in our homes, and in our ministry.Together, we walk through the powerful victories, milestones, and moments of impact The Praying Wife experienced this year, giving God the glory for every open door, every transformed heart, and every opportunity to serve women around the world.This episode is both a celebration and a reminder: gratitude is a posture that prepares us for what’s ahead. As we close one chapter and prepare our hearts for 2026, let’s lift our voices in thanksgiving and honor the God who has carried us, kept us, and continues to lead us forward.Tune in and be encouraged, your story this year has God’s faithfulness written all over it.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

This week we’re exploring one of the most beautiful truths of our faith: gratitude is worship. Gratitude isn’t just a polite response to blessings, it is a powerful act of honoring God, shifting our hearts, and entering His presence.In this episode, Corain shares how thanksgiving becomes a doorway to worship, how gratitude repositions our hearts before God, and how a grateful spirit strengthens us in every season. Through scripture, reflection, and practical encouragement, you’ll discover how gratitude transforms your worship and deepens your relationship with the Father.If you’ve been craving more intimacy with God, more joy, and a fresh sense of His presence, this episode will bless you. Let’s close this month remembering: when we give thanks, we worship.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

This week, we’re diving into a life-shifting truth: gratitude doesn’t just acknowledge blessings, it transforms how we see everything.In this episode, Corain explores how a grateful heart becomes a new lens that changes our perspective on challenges, relationships, trials, and everyday life. Gratitude doesn’t remove the storm, but it changes your posture in the storm. It shifts your focus from what’s missing to what God is doing, from fear to faith, and from worry to worship.Through powerful scriptures and practical insight, you’ll learn how choosing gratitude can soften your heart, renew your mind, and help you see God’s hand even in difficult moments.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in your perspective, this conversation will breathe fresh hope into your spirit. Let’s continue Cultivating Gratitude together and allow God to change us from the inside out.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

This week, we’re talking about learning to see God in the little things - the quiet blessings that often go unnoticed. Gratitude isn’t just for the big miracles or mountain-top moments; it’s built in the simple, ordinary details of our day.Join Corain as she shares practical ways to cultivate a heart of thankfulness right where you are - in the waiting, in the routine, and in the small wins that make up everyday life. Through reflection, scripture, and real-life examples, you’ll be encouraged to slow down, shift your perspective, and recognize that every breath, every smile, and every answered prayer (big or small) is a reason to give thanks.Take a moment this week to notice the beauty around you - because when we practice gratitude in the small things, we prepare our hearts to experience God’s goodness in all things.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

In this episode of The Praying Wife Podcast, we dive into what it truly means to live with a grateful heart. Gratitude is more than a reaction to good things - it’s a posture of the heart that honors God in every season. Whether life feels full or uncertain, choosing thankfulness changes how we see God, how we pray, and how we experience peace.Join Corain as she reminds us that a grateful heart is a peaceful heart. You’ll walk away encouraged to shift your focus from what’s missing to what God is already doing in your life.🎧 Tune in and be reminded: Gratitude opens the door to joy.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

In this heartfelt episode, Corain reminds us that true joy in serving comes not from recognition or results, but from knowing we’re walking in obedience to God’s will. Serving should never feel like a burden - it’s an opportunity to partner with God in His work. When we serve from a place of love and rest, rather than pressure or performance, we discover peace, fulfillment, and joy that can only come from Him. Tune in as we close out this month’s theme, Serving God Faithfully, with an encouraging reminder to serve with gladness, rest when needed, and find joy in simply saying “yes” to God.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

In this episode of The Praying Wife Podcast, Corain dives into what it truly means to serve God - not just in church, but in every area of our lives. We are all called to serve, and our work - whether in the office, at home, or in ministry - is one of the greatest ways we can honor Him. As Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”Corain shares how anyone can serve, anywhere - because serving isn’t about position, it’s about posture. From simple acts of kindness to excellence in our daily responsibilities, everything we do can become worship when our hearts are surrendered to God. Be encouraged to see your work as ministry and your everyday moments as opportunities to glorify Him.Link to discover your gifts - https://giftstest.com/testLink to our Fasting Guide - https://theprayingwife.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Fasting-Guide-October-2025-TPWsmall.pdfEnjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

Today our host is celebrating her birthday, so we've decided to bring to you some of our favorite clips taken from past episodes. Tune in as Corain shares from her heart on a handful of topics and we pray you receive an answer to a prayer you've been praying or answers to a question you've been pondering. We thank you so much for your continuous support and for continuing to listen and watch. Stay tuned for more exciting and in-depth episodes in the future. You are beautiful, you are powerful, you are made in the image of God and you are loved!Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Support the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]