Praying Moms of Estranged Children - Pray, Trust in God, Prodigal, Estrangement, God’s Peace, Scriptures

Sarah Wall, Prayer Coach, Christian Mentor, Praying Mom, Bible Study Leader

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RATED IN THE TOP 2.5% OF PODCASTS IN THE WORLD  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 Praying Moms of Estranged Children 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! CONNECT: 📩Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co ⓕ Facebook: Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📚Schedule a Peaceful Parenti

  1. 3d ago

    51 | Estranged Mom, You’re Carrying Too Many Bags: Put Down These 6 Things to Have More of God’s Peace

    Are you carrying emotional burdens from your estrangement that are making it harder to trust God? Do old hurts, regrets, or worries about the future keep stealing your peace? Do you feel responsible for fixing your prodigal or estranged child? Estrangement is already painful enough without carrying burdens God never intended for you to carry. In this episode, we'll uncover some of the things that are keeping you emotionally weighed down and preventing you from healing and experiencing God's peace. You'll learn what you can begin letting go of while you continue to love your child, pray for restoration, and trust in God with the parts of your story you cannot control. Sometimes when you've carried something for so long, it's hard to know how to put it down. If you need someone to walk alongside you in your estrangement journey, I'd love to support you in a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session. We'll talk through what's weighing most heavily on your heart and identify a practical next step to help you move forward with renewed hope and God’s peace. Schedule your Peaceful Mom Coaching Session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 20: Struggling to Trust in God's Plan? Find Peace in Painful Seasons Episode 31: Avoiding the Pain of Estrangement? How Facing It Leads to Healing CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  2. Aug 11

    50 | Feeling Like You Failed as a Mom? Your Estranged Child’s Rejection Doesn’t Determine Your Worth

    Estrangement can make you second-guess yourself in ways you never expected. You may find yourself walking on eggshells, trying harder to preserve the relationship, or wondering whether your child's decision to distance themselves means you somehow failed as a mother. In this episode, we're exploring the connection between rejection and self-worth—and why separating the two can bring you tremendous freedom. You'll learn how to stop measuring your value by your child's willingness to have a relationship with you and begin seeing yourself through God's eyes instead. If you're praying for your prodigal, or trying to heal from the pain of your estranged relationship, this conversation will help you trust in God and move toward God's peace without allowing your estrangement to define who you are. I pray this episode blesses you! If you're struggling with your estrangement, I'm here to support you. You can schedule your 1:1 Peaceful Mom Coaching Session by going to: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 21: 3 Limiting Mindsets That Keep Estranged Moms From Having Peace  Episode 22: Grieving as an Estranged Mom? This Heart Work Helps You Heal CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  3. Aug 4

    49 | When Your Estranged Child Goes Silent: Pray and Trust in God's Promises

    When your estranged child stops responding, the silence can feel overwhelming. Every unanswered text, voicemail, or birthday message can leave you wondering what to do next—and how to keep trusting God when nothing seems to be changing. In this episode, I share how the Lord taught me to use the painful season of silence differently. Instead of letting unanswered communication consume my thoughts, I learned how to pray with greater purpose by focusing on what I was trusting God to do rather than on what I was currently seeing. If you're longing for God's peace while you wait for restoration in your family, this episode will give you a Scripture-based approach to praying for your prodigal child with greater confidence as you continue to trust in God. You'll walk away with an action plan to help you align your prayers with God's promises and continue moving forward in faith—even when your estranged child remains silent. I pray this blesses you! If you're ready for personalized encouragement and clarity during your estrangement journey, I'm here to support you. You can schedule your 1:1 Peaceful Mom Coaching Session by going to: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 46: Don't Know How to Pray for Your Prodigal or Estranged Child? Pray With Me Episode 48: Has Disappointment Discouraged You From Praying for Your Estranged or Prodigal Child? How to Keep Praying When You Don’t See Change. CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  4. Jul 28

    48 | Has Disappointment Discouraged You From Praying for Your Estranged or Prodigal Child? How to Keep Praying When You Don’t See Change.

    Have you ever struggled to pray because disappointment has left your heart feeling weary? When you’ve been carrying the pain of estrangement and praying for your prodigal child for a long time, you might feel at a loss for words when it comes to prayer. Although you still love your child deeply and desire restoration in your relationship, when you don’t see the changes you’ve been praying for, discouragement can begin to affect your prayer life. In this episode, I’m sharing how I've processed disappointment through the lens of scripture to develop a deeper trust in God. If you’re wondering whether your prayers are making any difference, struggling to stay consistent in prayer, or feeling discouraged because you can’t see what the Lord is doing, this conversation will encourage you. We will talk through how Jesus meets you in your heartbreak and invites you to draw closer to Him—even when the disappointment you feel is overwhelming and you're finding it hard to pray. I pray this episode strengthens your faith and helps you feel God’s peace. Also, if being estranged from your child has left you feeling overwhelmed and you need someone to walk alongside you during your estrangement journey, I encourage you to schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session. I’ll help you identify your next practical steps so you can move forward with renewed hope. Schedule your session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 34: Estrangement is a Spiritual Battle: Are You Under Attack Without Realizing It? Episode 46: Don't Know How to Pray for Your Prodigal or Estranged Child? Pray With Me CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  5. Jul 21

    47 | LIVE COACHING: Has Estrangement Stolen Your Joy in the Relationships That Still Matter? How to Get It Back.

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in on someone else's coaching session—and realize their story sounds a lot like your own? In this special episode, I'm inviting you behind the scenes into a real Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with an estranged mom who shares her heartbreak over broken relationships with several of her adult children.  I show her how to stop letting these estranged relationships overshadow the relationships that still have room to grow—and how intentionally investing in those connections can bring renewed hope and joy. Have you been praying for your prodigal, longing for reconciliation, or learning to trust in God while you wait for your estrangement to end? If so, this coaching conversation will provide some simple shifts in perspective, help you discover where healing can begin, and give you a practical way to move forward." My prayer is that you'll leave this episode with renewed hope, a practical next step, and more of God's peace as you continue trusting Him with your family. I pray this episode blesses you! If you are inspired by this live coaching episode and need someone to walk alongside you during your estrangement journey, I encourage you to schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session. I'll help you identify your next practical steps and leave with renewed hope. Schedule your session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 44: When Communication Breaks Down with Your Estranged Child: Practical Ways to Rebuild Connection (with guest Michelle Pexa) Episode 45: One Thing I Surrendered During My Estrangement That Deepened My Trust in God CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule an Estranged Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom ⓕ Facebook: Join my Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  6. Jul 14

    46 | Don't Know How to Pray for Your Prodigal or Estranged Child? Pray With Me

    Are you struggling with knowing how to pray for your prodigal or estranged child? Do you sometimes feel like you've already prayed every prayer you know to pray? Are you longing to trust in God while waiting for Him to move in your child's life? This episode will guide you in praying for your child with renewed hope. We'll pray Scripture together, ask God to soften our children’s hearts, and pray for them to enter into a thriving relationship with Jesus. Whether you're praying for salvation, reconciliation after estrangement, or simply want more of God’s peace, I hope you'll return to this episode whenever you need help finding the words to pray. Remember, God hears every prayer offered in faith, and we can continue to trust in God even while we wait to see Him work. If being estranged from your child has left you in despair and you need someone to walk alongside you, my Peaceful Mom Coaching Session is a personalized opportunity designed to help you process a specific estrangement-related challenge so you can have more peace. You’ll leave with practical next steps and renewed hope. Schedule your session here: bit.ly/peacefulmom. RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 25: Pray Faith-Filled Prayers for Your Prodigal and Find God's Peace Episode 45: One Thing I Surrendered During My Estrangement That Deepened My Trust in God CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  7. Jul 7

    45 | Struggling to Trust God During Estrangement? One Thing He Asked Me to Surrender

    Have you ever wondered if God is trying to teach you something through your estrangement? Is there something He's asking you to surrender that could draw you closer to Him? Today’s episode is about something surprising that God taught me during my own estrangement journey. If you want to deepen your trust in God, this conversation will gently challenge you to examine what may be taking first place in your heart, and help you pray from a place of surrender. You'll learn why the Lord desires to be first in our lives, and how to prayerfully examine your own heart so you can experience God's peace. Whether you're praying for your prodigal or for reconciliation with your estranged adult child, this episode will encourage you to let God re-order your priorities so you can find peace in Him while trusting His timing. If being estranged from your child has left you in despair and you need someone to walk alongside you, my Peaceful Parenting Session is a personalized coaching session designed to help you process a specific challenge and grow your trust in God. You’ll leave with practical next steps and renewed hope. Schedule your session here: bit.ly/faithandpeace RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 41: How Do You Move Forward When Your Estrangement Isn't Over? Episode 42: Why Is It So Hard to Trust in God's Timing with Your Prodigal or Estranged Child? CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Session with Sarah: bit.ly/faithandpeace ⓕ Facebook: Join my Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

  8. Jun 30

    44 | When Communication Breaks Down with Your Estranged Child: Practical Ways to Rebuild Connection, with Michelle Pexa

    In this episode, I’m joined by guest Michelle Pexa. Together, we talk about how to rebuild healthier, more respectful communication with your estranged child when connection has been strained or broken. If you want to reopen communication in a thoughtful, intentional way—without repeating old patterns—this conversation will give you tools to begin moving toward more peaceful interactions. You’ll learn how to shift the way you communicate to reduce defensiveness, ask better questions that invite openness, and begin practicing skills that prepare the way for future reconciliation. We also share a little-known professional strategy you can use to reset the foundation of communication when past conversations have led to tension, misunderstandings, or emotional shutdowns. These strategies will help you stay grounded and calm in difficult relational dynamics as you continue to pray, trust in God, and walk in God’s peace—even when communication with your prodigal child is strained, minimal, or currently paused due to estrangement. If you would like personalized support as you process communication challenges with your estranged adult child, I’d love to walk alongside you. My Peaceful Parenting Session is a one-on-one coaching call where we talk through your specific situation, and identify clear next steps you can begin using right away to move forward with more peace and clarity.  👉 Book your session here: bit.ly/faithandpeace RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 42: Why Is It Hard to Trust in God's Timing with Your Prodigal or Estranged Child? Episode 43: Worried About Your Prodigal’s Problems? How to Let Go and Have More Peace CONNECT WITH MICHELLE PEXA: Email: info@peacemakingonpurpose.com CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Session with Sarah: bit.ly/faithandpeace ⓕ Facebook: Join my Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📩 Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RATED IN THE TOP 2.5% OF PODCASTS IN THE WORLD  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 Praying Moms of Estranged Children 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! CONNECT: 📩Email: sarah@prayingmoms.co ⓕ Facebook: Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com 📚Schedule a Peaceful Parenti