409 From Atheist to Bible Teacher with Mariel Davenport

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today!Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and discord swirling around you? Psalm 34 radiates a powerful reminder that God is our steadfast Provider and Deliverer, even in our most vulnerable moments.Join us for this 16 minute heartfelt meditation on Psalm 34, where David, with raw transparency, exalts God for rescuing him from fear and trouble, boasting not in himself but in the Lord who encamps around those who trust Him. This Psalm beckons you to taste and see the Lord’s goodness, to find shelter in His encamping protection, and to trust that He redeems and heals the brokenhearted, offering unshakable hope amidst life’s storms! Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Want to know the secret to fighting spiritual battles with more power? Learn how the Enemy thinks and operates. This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast, Emily Wilson Hussem, helps us do just that in her new book Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy’s Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free. In the spirit of The Screwtape Letters, Emily brings the same behind-enemy-lines insights, but tailored specifically to modern Christian women like you. You will not want to miss this incredible interview that is sure to jump-start your prayer life and arm you for spiritual battle! You can connect with Emily @‌emwilss on Instagram, and get your free group discussion guide for Sincerely, Stoneheart at EmilyWilsonMinistries.com Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 33 isn’t just a hymn of praise—it’s a prophetic anthem that points us to God as Creator, Preserver, and the only true source of hope in times of uncertainty. While nations may rise and fall and human strength may falter, this psalm boldly declares that it is the Lord alone who speaks creation into being, sustains life, and offers deliverance to His people. It’s a timeless reminder that our trust isn’t in armies, leaders, or worldly power—it’s in the unshakable God who sees every heart and rules with justice and love. Spend 16 minutes with us in prayer and scripture as we reflect on Psalm 33 and give glory to the God who reigns over all creation. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Listen to our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies! today! Do you love true crime, but feel guilty because it typically contains profanity, explicit content, and glorification of criminal acts? If this is you, we have some exciting news to share! On this week’s episode of the Praying Christian Women podcast, we announce the launch of our new squeaky-clean (but seriously suspenseful) crime show for believers: Christian True-Crime Junkies! Join us for a candid behind-the-scenes conversation about how on earth two Christian women with a passion for prayer ended up creating a true crime show, how true crime can actually enhance your prayer life, and SO much more! Introducing Christian True-Crime Junkies! : a squeaky-clean crime show for believers, where each week we bring you unforgettable testimonies of survival, stories of justice, tales of redemption, and yes sometimes plain old murder ... but always clean and always from a Christian perspective!⁠ Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 32 isn’t just a poetic reflection—it’s a bold invitation to step into the freedom that comes when we stop hiding and start confessing. David shows us the heavy toll of unspoken sin—the groaning, the weariness, the weight we carry—and then contrasts it with the joy and relief of forgiveness. This psalm is both instruction and testimony, reminding us that God doesn’t just tolerate our repentance, He welcomes it, offering covering, healing, and restoration. Join us for this 15 minute of prayer and scripture reading as we walk through Psalm 32 together, learning how confession leads not to condemnation, but to freedom, peace, and a joy that can only come from God’s mercy. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! This week’s guest on the Praying Christian Women podcast has an incredible testimony about how one simple gift changed her life forever. Mariel Davenport is a former atheist who was transformed by reading God’s Word, and hasn’t looked back since. We talk with Mariel about her powerful testimony. She explains her T.E.N.D. method of Bible study, and tells us all about her brand new Bible study through Our Daily Bread, Ruth: Finding Grace in the Unexpected, which releases October 7th. You can connect with Mariel and sign up for a free 4 week study of Ruth at MarielDavenport.com/ruth Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today!Psalm 31 isn’t just a heartfelt prayer—it’s a raw, vulnerable cry from David’s soul that reminds us we can bring everything before God: our fears, our doubts, our complaints, and yes, even our praise. It’s both a lament and a declaration of trust, showing us that faith doesn’t mean ignoring pain but inviting God right into the middle of it. Join us for this 18-minute time of prayer and scripture reading as we walk through Psalm 31 together, learning how to turn complaints into confidence and despair into praise. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! You're going to absolutely love this week's guest on the podcast, Sam Mathews. Sam is a wife, mom, and co-creator of a thriving online community of 3+ million alongside her husband, Dan. Whether it’s raising kids on the road, living in an RV, or walking through a surrogacy journey, Sam has learned to seek God’s voice in every season through prayer, surrender, and faith.  Join us as we talk with Sam about her upcoming book, Always Choose Adventure (releases August 26th!). In this faith-building book full of behind-the-scenes photos of their real life adventures, Sam and Dan share their amazing story of trusting God through the unexpected—and how prayer became their anchor in uncertainty. You can connect with Sam and her husband Dan @wearedanandsam on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, and at WeAreDanAndSam.com. You can find their book Always Choose Adventure wherever books are sold! Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Mentioned during our conversation: Your Nature by Keri Jobe: Kari Jobe - Your Nature (Live At The Belonging Co, Nashville, TN/2020) Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Psalm 30 is a beautiful reminder of God‘s faithfulness, even when we are faced with difficulty  Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today!We're back with another Coffee Break episode! These are episodes where we take listener questions and have a conversation about them, share our own experiences, and give prayer tips and advice from a Biblical perspective. This week's question from a listener is intriguing and a bit mysterious: what are we to make of stories where friends claim that deceased loved ones visit them in dreams, sharing loving messages that don't contradict God's Word? We hope you'll join us for this thoughtful conversation about whether these experiences are biblical, potentially satanic, or somewhere in between, how to test dreams against Scripture, the dangers of seeking communication with the dead, personal stories of comfort and discernment, and so much more! Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com. Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.