Awakened Christian Woman - Trust in God, Pray, Peace, Estranged, Prodigal, Estrangement, Scriptures
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The Go-To podcast for Christian moms who are trusting God with prodigal and estranged adult children.
Are you struggling with broken relationships and losses that have shaken your faith and left you wondering where God is? Have you found yourself wrestling with how to trust God and His timing, especially when it comes to your children who have grown distant? Do you lie awake at night worrying about your prodigal children, wishing you knew how to pray with confidence instead of fear? Maybe your life feels like a rollercoaster - cycling between sadness, shame, and loss.
If this sounds like you, I’m glad you’re here. It’s time to stop hitting the snooze button on your faith and start living fully awakened to a deeper walk with God —one that brings peace, healing, and clarity—even in the middle of strained relationships. The Awakened Christian Woman podcast has a simple mission: to help you grow your faith by trusting God with your broken relationships. Inside this podcast, you’ll learn how to:
- Awaken to the power of prayer so you have strength as you face life’s hardest moments with strength
- Trust God with your prodigal or estranged adult children—even when answers feel delayed
- Heal from past wounds by understanding your identity in Christ and standing on God’s promises
Hi, I’m Sarah Wall– mom of two adult kids, a Jesus-loving wife, and a woman who knows what it feels like to have her faith shaken to the core. For years, the cares of life kept my faith on the back burner…until some wake-up calls jolted me out of my spiritual slumber! Between the end of my first marriage, the loss of close friendships, seasons of estrangement from my children, and a difficult career transition, I felt disillusioned and defeated.
These trials were bigger than anything I had faced before—and too heavy to carry alone. I questioned why God was allowing this to happen, worried instead of prayed, and felt heartbroken. I wanted to trust God, but I didn’t know how to pray through the pain. I tried fixing everything on my own…and then I cried and crashed and broke.
That’s when the Holy Spirit gently woke me up. I realized that I didn’t know how to pray effectively for myself —or for my adult children. As I quieted the noise and made space to listen, God began healing my heart from the inside out. I discovered I was in a spiritual battle–and God’s promises became the anchor my faith desperately needed.
Learning to trust God with my strained relationships wasn’t easy, but it transformed me. The Lord opened my eyes, and I traded my pajamas for spiritual armor. As it dawned on me that faith was the only way through my struggles, I learned how to pray, to trust God’s timing, and to rest in His peace—even when circumstances didn’t change. This new way of living ignited my spiritual growth and snoozed the noise so I could tune into God’s presence consistently. What I learned changed my life, and now I’m here to walk with you.
I can’t promise that God will restore every relationship. But I know this: You are not meant to live stuck in worry or heartbreak. As you pray for your prodigals and trust God with your estranged relationships, He will restore your hope, strengthen your faith, and bring peace to your heart.
This show delivers faith-filled teaching and practical takeaways to help you awaken your faith in Jesus, move from worry to trusting God, and from brokenness to healing. Wake up to the peace and wholeness you’ve been longing for. Jump out of bed, turn off your alarm clock, and make yourself a strong latte. It’s time to let the Son shine in your life!
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35 minutes ago
35 minutes ago
Being estranged from an adult child is one of the most painful experiences a mother can face. When communication is limited or nonexistent, it’s easy to fall into patterns of waiting, worrying, overthinking, or isolating yourself from others.
In this episode, we talk about four quiet habits that can develop during estrangement, that steal God’s peace from your heart. If you want to break free from habits that are holding you back from healing— and tend to make estrangement worse – this conversation will help you identify those habits and give you practical strategies to move beyond them.
Whether you are a Christian mom praying for a prodigal child, or waiting for your estranged child to come home, this episode will encourage you to trust in God while your relationship with your adult child remains uncertain.
You’ll walk away with tangible steps you can begin using right away so that you can begin to heal and take your life back, one step at a time.
CONNECT further:
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children Facebook community for encouragement and support at: https://bit.ly/prayingmom
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
You can join a Hurting Moms, Breaking Free group here: hurtingmomsmendinghearts.org
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Episode 23: What Helps Estranged Moms Heal When Grief Lingers?
Episode 25: Pray Faith-Filled Prayers for Your Prodigal and Find God's Peace
7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to trust God with your adult child — especially when their choices or their salvation feel uncertain.
If you want to stop carrying the constant weight of worry about your prodigal or estranged adult child, this conversation will gently challenge you, encourage you to release what you cannot control, help you pray with greater confidence, steady your heart in Scripture truths, and build peace while you wait on God.
You’ll learn how to recognize three subtle signs that you may still be holding on, and how to surrender your fears in a practical, faith-filled way — so you can pray instead of panic when anxiety starts to rise. These simple shifts will help you stay grounded in truth when your mind tries to spiral into worst-case scenarios.
Whether you’re losing sleep over your child’s decisions, fearing what may happen next, or quietly wondering if it’s too late for God to redeem your broken relationship, this episode will give you the clarity and spiritual reassurance you need to release control, pray boldly for your child, and trust in God’s provision more deeply with both your life and your child’s life.
CONNECT further:
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children Facebook community for encouragement and support at: https://bit.ly/prayingmom
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
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Episode 20: Struggling to Trust God's Plan? Find Peace in Painful Seasons
Episode 24: How Do We Trust God When Our Relationships Don’t Heal?
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
In this episode, we’re talking about the difference between a prayer of “maybe” and a prayer of faith. If you want to pray with greater confidence instead of quiet uncertainty, this conversation will help you to shift from praying passive prayers to praying prayers rooted in faith.
You’ll learn how to anchor your heart in truth as you pray in alignment with Scripture, strengthen your trust in God’s character, and why you can experience real peace even before you see change, during seasons of estrangement or prolonged waiting.
If you’ve been praying for your prodigal or estranged child but wondering whether anything is really happening, this episode will gently challenge you to shift from simply hoping God might move….to believing He is already at work.
CONNECT further:
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children Facebook community for encouragement and support at: https://bit.ly/prayingmom
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
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Episode 19: Pray Scripture for Your Prodigal When You Don’t Know What Else to Do
Episode 21: Has Estrangement Changed What You Believe About God?
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
How do you trust God when your relationships haven’t healed?
If you’re a Christian mom praying for a prodigal or grieving an estranged adult child, this episode offers biblical encouragement for the waiting season. We talk about trusting God’s timing, holding onto His promises, and staying anchored in faith when we have hard questions…and when there has been no reconciliation yet.
If you’re struggling with broken relationships, unanswered prayers, or wondering why nothing has changed, this conversation will help you build deeper trust in God — even in difficult seasons—and find peace.
CONNECT further:
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children Facebook community for encouragement and support at: https://bit.ly/prayingmom
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
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Episode 18: Facing Problems? Set a Goal to Pray and Grow Your Trust in God
Episode 20: Struggling to Trust in God's Plan? Find Peace in Painful Seasons
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
This episode speaks to Christian women who are carrying the quiet grief of an estranged relationship or walking the long journey of having a prodigal adult child. If you’ve ever felt stuck between hope and heartbreak, this conversation offers compassion, truth from Scripture, and a faith-centered perspective for moving forward.
This is Part 2 of a two-part series, following Episode 22, “Grieving as an Estranged Mom? This Heart Work Helps You Heal.”
👉 Start here if you missed Episode 22, where we lay the foundation for understanding grief, ambiguous loss, and the heart work that healing requires.
In this episode, we take the next step. You’ll learn three practical activities to begin processing your grief and healing your heart—even if your relationships with your adult children have been altered by estrangement. These practices are meant to support you as you pray, trust in God, and seek peace for your soul.
God’s presence is steady. His love is unchanging. And His plan for you is not over. Healing is possible—and your pain does not disqualify you from experiencing peace.
🎧Heat up your latte and listen in to begin practicing the kind of healing that brings peace without abandoning your faith or hope.
CONNECT:
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children Facebook community for encouragement and support at: https://bit.ly/prayingmom
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
RESOURCES:
You can join a Hurting Moms, Breaking Free group here: hurtingmomsmendinghearts.org
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 19: Pray Scripture for Your Prodigal When You Don’t Know What Else to Do
Episode 21: 3 Limiting Mindsets That Keep Estranged Moms From Having Peace — and How to Break Free
Episode 22: Grieving as an Estranged Mom? This Heart Work Helps You Heal
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Estrangement brings a kind of grief that’s hard to explain—and even harder to carry. When your estranged child is still alive but no longer present in your life, or your prodigal is hard to reach, the loss can feel invisible, unresolved, and deeply lonely.
In episode 22, we’re talking about the heart work every estranged Christian mom eventually faces: grieving without losing your faith, learning how to pray through unanswered questions, and finding peace while you continue to trust in God with your prodigal or estranged child.
If you’ve been carrying guilt or shame, questioning yourself, or wondering how long this pain will last, this conversation will meet you gently right where you are.
You’ll learn:
Why estrangement creates a unique kind of grief and why it matters
What Scripture says about reconciliation
Why healing your heart doesn’t mean giving up on reconciliation or your prodigal
What it looks like to move forward while still loving your estranged child
If you’re longing to pray without heaviness, to breathe again, and to rediscover hope while walking through estrangement, this episode will remind you that your grief matters, your faith is not broken, and God is still near.
🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward healing your heart while continuing to trust God with what you cannot control.
CONNECT:
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children Facebook community for encouragement and support at: https://bit.ly/prayingmom
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 19: Pray Scripture for Your Prodigal When You Don’t Know What Else to Do
Episode 20: Struggling to Trust in God's Plan? Find Peace in Painful Seasons
Episode 21: 3 Limiting Mindsets That Keep Estranged Moms From Having Peace — and How to Break Free
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet, limiting mindsets that can keep you stuck in pain—especially if you’re walking through estrangement with your adult child or concerned about your prodigal child. If you’re a Christian woman who feels emotionally exhausted, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward, this conversation will help you recognize what may be limiting your healing.
Together, we’ll explore the subtle thought patterns that quietly interfere with your faith and inner peace. You’ll learn how to recognize the beliefs that often take root in an estranged mother’s heart—and how to take those thoughts captive and reframe discouragement through the truth of Scripture. I’ll share mindset shifts to help you stay grounded in faith while navigating the heartbreak of estrangement and your prodigal’s choices.
Renew your mind, reconnect with God’s promises, and begin trusting God deeply as you pray for your estranged or prodigal adult children. The Lord is still at work—and He can bring you peace in God and soul healing—even in the hardest seasons.
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Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join our Facebook community for encouragement and support.
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
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Episode 17: Prayer and Peace for the Christian Woman: How to Stand in Faith When You’re Discouraged
Episode 19: Pray Scripture for Your Prodigal When You Don’t Know What Else to Do
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Life doesn’t stay the same—and some seasons are harder than we ever expected. If you’re walking through a painful season marked by worry over your children, estranged relationships, or the heartache of loving a prodigal, this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, we talk about how to handle the seasons that shape our faith—the ones that leave us praying through tears, struggling to trust in God, and wondering how long the waiting will last. This episode is especially for the Christian woman who feels caught between unanswered prayers and the hope that God is still working behind the scenes.
We’ll reflect on Scripture, the reality of spiritual growth through difficult seasons, and why continuing to pray—even when you feel weary—matters more than you think. You’ll be reminded that God is present in every season and that His peace meets you, even when life feels uncertain.
If you’re longing for encouragement and a deeper sense of peace as you wait on the Lord, listen in. This season won’t last forever, and God is not finished with you yet!
CONNECT:
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Are you a praying mom of a prodigal or estranged child? Join our private Facebook community for encouragement and support.
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 17: Prayer and Peace for the Christian Woman: How to Stand in Faith When You’re Discouraged
Episode 18: Facing Problems? Set a Goal to Pray and Grow Your Trust in God
Episode 19: Pray Scripture for Your Prodigal When You Don’t Know What Else to Do
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
In this episode, we’re discussing what it means to be a prodigal and why they struggle to come back to the Lord. I share a bit about my own prodigal journey, spiritual blindness, and what to do when you feel like you’re at a loss of what to do about your loved one’s spiritual waywardness.
You’ll learn why praying Scripture is one of the most powerful ways to put your trust in God for your prodigals or estranged loved ones who have wandered away from their faith.
Praying for a prodigal can stir up sadness, because it grieves your heart to know that your loved one is not following Jesus. Yet, God uses His Word to draw hearts back to Him, and He uses us to intercede on behalf of those we love.
Whether you have wondered how to pray—or struggled to trust God with your prodigal adult children, siblings, or friends in your life—this episode will encourage you to pray with confidence, peace, and urgency.
CONNECT further:
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 17: Prayer and Peace for the Christian Woman: How to Stand in Faith When You’re Discouraged
Episode 18: Facing Problems? Set a Goal to Pray and Grow Your Trust in God
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Are you carrying heavy situations into the new year and wondering if things will ever change? In this episode, we’re talking about why every Christian woman needs a prayer goal and how prayer builds faith over time.
If you’ve been praying quick prayers but still facing mountains that don’t seem to move, this episode will help you. Many breakthroughs require perseverance, trust in God, and a commitment to pray consistently and deeply.
You’ll learn:
Why some mountains can’t be moved with your current level of faith
How prayer strengthens faith and deepens your trust in God
Why perseverance in prayer matters—even when answers feel delayed
How to set a realistic, faith-building prayer goal
Practical steps to stay consistent in prayer
Whether you’re praying for a prodigal, healing of an estranged relationship, or needing divine direction, this episode will help you establish a plan to partner with God through prayer to have more peace this year.
🎧 Grab your notebook, pour your coffee or tea, and let’s press in together.
CONNECT:
Become an Awakened Christian Woman insider at awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com
RESOURCES:
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