Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our Joy in Parenting summer series, we explore what it means to find joy in prayer amid everyday motherhood. If prayer has ever felt difficult, inconsistent, or even distant, you’re not alone. Together, we talk honestly about the challenges many moms face and gently reframe prayer not as something to perfect, but as an invitation to return to God. Rooted in the truth that joy is found in his presence, this conversation offers simple encouragement to help you experience prayer in a more natural, life-giving way—right where you are. Today’s special guest is Kayla Craig. Kayla is a former journalist, bestselling author, and spiritual director whose work blends contemplative faith with fierce tenderness for the world God loves. She brings curiosity, compassion, and a love of connection to her writing, and her books include To Light Their Way and Every Season Sacred. Her nuanced, relatable reflections appear in an array of books and devotionals and have been featured by Christianity Today and Hallmark’s DaySpring. She has trained in Christian spiritual direction and formation at Columbia Theological Seminary. Kayla lives in Iowa with her husband, four kids, and two dogs, where silence is…aspirational. IG: @liturgiesforparents and @kayla_craig website: www.kaylacraig.com // substack: www.kaylacraig.substack.com New book (available for preorder): Our Daily Breath Devotional: 365 Prayers and Practices That Whisper Peace in a Shouting World We also recommend prayer resources from www.risenmotherhood.com/prayer, Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey; When You Pray Bible Study; Lectio 365 app; and Dwell App. Don’t forget to invite a friend to talk through what you’re learning in this series! Sign up for MomLife Monthly at www.momlife.org to receive discussion prompts for each episode. Check out our new theme for 2026-27! www.momlife.org/2026-27-theme-description Register to Start/Lead a Local MomLife Group! We’re always looking for new leaders and churches to host MomLife groups! If you love connecting with moms and want to use your time and energy to encourage other moms to grow in their faith and friendships, you might be a good MomLife leader! You can host a group in your home, your church, a coffee shop, over your lunch break at work… the options are endless for how you use the MomLife curriculum to engage with gospel-centered teaching videos, spiritual discussion prompts, and personal study. Check out more information about becoming an Independent Partner (lead a small group of 2-12 mom friends) or Church Partner (lead a larger group of 20+ moms with multiple small groups) at www.momlife.org. Partner registration is OPEN NOW through July 20, 2026. Participant Registration is OPEN NOW at www.momlife.org/get-connected Want some quick answers? Learn what you get with a MomLife membership: momlife.org/what-you-get.Want more MomLife encouragement? Subscribe to The MomLife Monthly. Sign up at www.momlife.org to get episode discussion questions, helpful resources, and free printables delivered straight to your inbox. Get Some MomLife Merch! Tees, sweatshirts, tote bags, coffee mugs, and more at www.momlife.org/merch Still Have Questions? Reach out anytime to info@momlife.org—we’d love to hear from you! Subscribe & please leave a review! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @momlifeministries @momlifeministriespodcast Find out more: momlife.org Hosts: Melanie Hill and Christy Crosby Editing: Angela Edwards Music: "Messy. Lovely. Real" Music by Aubrey Hill and AJ Gilmer (Seasons 1&2 "Another Successful Day" Music by Bohdan Kuzmin)
