Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer

Many of the battles we face as women don’t begin in our circumstances, they begin in our minds.In this episode, we’re talking about praying over your mind and confronting the quiet lies that try to shape how we see ourselves and our lives. We address common struggles like past hurts, past mistakes, feeling not good enough, questioning your worth, struggling with beauty and confidence, and doubting your ability or intelligence.Together, we replace those thoughts with God’s Word, declaring scripture over our minds and learning how to take our thoughts captive and align them with truth. This is an invitation to stop rehearsing the lies and start speaking life, healing, and identity over yourself.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts, weighed down by guilt, comparison, or insecurity, this episode is for you.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

Praying over our children isn’t just something we do when we’re worried, it’s a daily covering that shapes their identity, protects their hearts, and invites God into every part of their lives. In this episode, I’m sharing why praying over your children matters so much, and I’m bringing on my three kids as special guests, one-on-one, so you can hear from them directly.We talk about what kids actually carry, what they wish parents understood, and how prayer makes a difference in their confidence, choices, emotions, and faith. You’ll also walk away with practical prayer points to cover your children in the areas of protection, purpose, friendships, school, self-worth, and their relationship with God.If you’re a parent who wants to lead spiritually, without pressure, fear, or perfection, this episode will strengthen you.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

If you’ve ever felt like your marriage is under pressure emotionally, spiritually, or even quietly, this episode is for you. Corain and Ronnie sit down to talk about what it really means to pray over your marriage. Not as a last resort, and not as a religious routine, but as daily covering… the kind that protects your covenant, softens hearts, and brings you back into alignment with God and with each other.You’ll hear practical, real-life wisdom on:- What prayer actually changes in a marriage- The specific areas every couple should be covering- How to pray when you’re in a tense season or feeling disconnected- What to do when one spouse is more spiritually engaged than the otherWhether you’re thriving or trying to rebuild, this conversation will help you stop fighting alone and start inviting God into the center of your marriage - one prayer at a time.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

Prayer isn’t a ritual, a performance, or a last resort - it’s relationship, alignment, and power. In this episode, I break down what prayer is and what it isn’t, and I share how to pray in a way that honors God: with persistence, holiness, and faith, acknowledging who God is and believing Him for what only He can do.Enjoyed This Episode or Have Feedback? Send Us A Text!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showThe Praying Wifewww.theprayingwife.comFacebook | Instagram | Twitter | YoutubeEmail: [email protected]

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!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport 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!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport 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!Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Catholics living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport 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]