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
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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: CONNECT: 📩Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com  ⓕ Facebook: Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com

  1. 6d ago

    41 | How Do You Move Forward When Your Estrangement Isn't Over?

    Are you wondering how to move forward from estrangement when there is still no resolution, no closure, and no clear timeline for reconciliation? If you feel stuck between wanting reconciliation and not knowing how to live your life in the meantime, this conversation will gently challenge you to release the belief that moving forward means giving up hope. In this honest conversation, Sarah shares her own journey of how she began to heal and move forward. The shifts she shares will help you loosen the grip of emotional pain to create space for renewed strength, deeper prayer, and joy, even while you’re estranged from your prodigal adult child This episode will inspire you, encourage you, and give you the perspective you need to begin taking your next small step forward as you trust in God. If your relationship with your adult child has left you feeling lost and confused, a Peaceful Parenting Session can help you move forward into God’s peace. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/faithandpeacehttps://bit.ly/faithandpeace RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 31: Avoiding the Pain of Estrangement? How Facing It Leads to Healing Episode 32: Feeling Stuck After Loss? How to Move Forward and Trust God Again 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

    24 min

  2. Jun 2

    40 | When Your Prodigal Isn’t Changing, Can You Still Trust in God?

    When your prodigal still isn’t changing, do you find yourself wondering if God is really moving? Have you been praying, hoping, and waiting…only to feel discouraged because nothing seems different—or things seem to have gotten worse? In this episode, we’re talking about how to hold onto trust in God when you’re walking through estrangement or watching your child drift farther from Him. We’ll explore why God’s promises remain true even when circumstances don’t seem to be improving. You’ll learn how to: recognize when discouragement is weakening your trust in God, release burdens you were never meant to carry alone, find more of God’s peace while you wait on Him, And how to believe the Lord’s promises for your situation. Whether you’re praying for reconciliation, praying for your prodigal, or trying to keep your hope alive through a painful season, this episode will encourage you to pray, trust God’s promises, and remember that He is still at work—even when you can’t see it. If your relationship with your estranged or prodigal child is keeping you awake at night, a Peaceful Parenting Session can help you move from worry and emotional exhaustion to greater peace, trust in God, and confidence in prayer. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/faithandpeacehttps://bit.ly/faithandpeace RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 24: How Do We Trust God When Our Relationships Don’t Heal? Episode 26: Are You Really Trusting God with Your Estranged or Prodigal Child? 3 Signs You're Still Holding On 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

    19 min

  3. May 26

    39 | Overwhelmed by Stress? Find God’s Peace Through Prayer

    Are you emotionally exhausted from carrying the weight of estrangement, strained relationships, challenging life circumstances, or all of the above? When stress keeps piling up, it can leave you feeling drained, weary, and stuck in survival mode. And when you’re already grieving the pain of an estranged or prodigal child, even small stressors can begin to feel overwhelming. If you often find it hard to feel calm, Sarah shares in this episode how prayer can help you find God’s peace in stressful seasons. We talk about how stress affects us emotionally and spiritually, why stillness with God matters when life feels heavy, and how to stop carrying emotional burdens you were never meant to bear alone. This conversation will help you: Recognize when stress is pushing you into emotional overload Understand why your mind and heart are calmed when you pray Learn how to release fear, anxiety, and emotional heaviness to God If you’re carrying the heartbreak of estrangement, concerned about your child’s eternal future, or feeling emotionally exhausted trying to hold everything together on your own, schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call.  Together, we’ll help you shift from the paralyzing pain toward peace through intentional prayer, and by building a deeper trust in God while learning how to release what you cannot control. To have a Peaceful Parenting session with Sarah, go to: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 20: Struggling to Trust God's Plan? Find Peace in Painful Seasons Episode 35: Feeling Spiritually Attacked While You’re Estranged? How to Protect Your Peace and Trust God CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting session with Sarah: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching ⓕ 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

    14 min

  4. May 19

    38 | When Conversations with Your Adult Child Trigger You: How to Stay Calm and Respond with Peace

    Are conversations with your estranged or prodigal adult child leaving you emotionally exhausted? Do certain comments, reactions, or tensions immediately trigger anxiety, anger, defensiveness, or panic in you? Have you walked away from a conversation replaying it over and over, wishing you had responded differently? When relationships are strained, communication can quickly become emotionally charged—especially when old wounds, fear, grief, or unresolved pain are involved. And during seasons of estrangement, it’s easy for difficult conversations to pull you out of God’s peace and into emotional reactivity. In this episode, Sarah continues her conversation with guest Michelle Pexa, host of the PeaceMaking on Purpose podcast, about what happens in the brain and body when we become emotionally triggered. Together, they discuss why conversations escalate so quickly, how fight-or-flight responses affect communication, and practical ways to stay calm and respond more peacefully during difficult interactions with adult children and other loved ones.  This conversation will help you become more aware of your emotional triggers, while encouraging you to approach conversations with more intentionality, understanding, and emotional steadiness. As you continue to trust in God and pray for reconciliation. If you feel emotionally drained trying to navigate your estranged relationship on your own, I’d love to support you through a Peaceful Parenting Call. Together, we’ll talk through what’s weighing on your heart, help you process the pain and emotional exhaustion that estrangement brings, renew fear-based thinking with God’s truth, and strengthen your ability to respond with greater peace, wisdom, and trust in God. You’ll also be encouraged to release what you cannot control while learning how to pray more intentionally for healing, reconciliation, and your child’s relationship with the Lord. If you’re ready for support, schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah here: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 27: Are these 4 Habits Making Estrangement Worse? What to Do Instead Episode 37: Trying to Connect with Your Estranged or Prodigal Child? Communication Strategies for Peaceful Conversations, with Michelle Pexa CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching ⓕ 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

    22 min

  5. May 12

    37 | Trying to Connect with Your Estranged or Prodigal Child? Communication Strategies for Peaceful Conversations - with Michelle Pexa

    Are your conversations with your estranged or prodigal adult child leaving you feeling frustrated, unheard, or emotionally drained? Do you find yourself replaying conversations afterward, wondering what went wrong? Have you been trying to repair your relationship, but keep running into the same communication walls over and over again? When relationships become strained, especially during seasons of estrangement or interpersonal conflict, communication can quickly become painful and complicated. In this episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Michelle Pexa for an honest conversation about the hidden communication patterns that quietly create distance in relationships. Together, they discuss how assumptions, expectations, and the stories we tell ourselves can shape conversations in ways we may not even realize. Sarah and Michelle also talk about listening well and seeking God’s peace while navigating difficult relationships. If you’ve been praying for healthier communication while trying to trust in God for breakthrough in your relationship, this conversation will help you become more aware of the habits and patterns that may be interfering with healthier, more peaceful conversations with your adult children and other loved ones. If you’re struggling with communication in your relationship with your prodigal or estranged adult child and feel emotionally exhausted trying to navigate it on your own, I’d love to support you through a Peaceful Parenting Call. Together, we’ll talk through what’s weighing on you and help you move toward greater peace as you pray for reconciliation. If you’re ready for support, schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah here: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 33: Trying to Control Your Prodigal? 3 Things You Can Do to Trust God with Their Life Episode 35: Feeling Spiritually Attacked? How to Protect Your Peace and Trust God During Estrangement CONNECT WITH MICHELLE PEXA: Website: www.peacemakingonpurpose.com Email: info@peacemakingonpurpose.com Join Michelle’s Conflict Resolution for Christian Women Facebook Group Listen to Michelle’s Podcast: PeaceMaking on Purpose on Apple podcasts or Spotify CONNECT WITH SARAH: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching ⓕ 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

    21 min

  6. May 5

    36 | Dreading Mother’s Day? How to Have a Peaceful Day Even When You’re Estranged from Your Prodigal Child

    Have you been dreading Mother’s Day because your relationship with your child is strained or broken? Are you wondering how you’re going to get through the day without falling apart? Do you want to feel peace, but you’re not sure how to trust in God when your heart is hurting this much? Mother’s Day can be especially painful when you’re walking through estrangement or loving a prodigal child. The expectations, reminders, and silence can make the day feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to just survive it. In this episode, we’re talking about how to have a peaceful Mother’s Day—even when your child is distant. This conversation will help you prepare your heart, separate your identity from your child’s choices so you can let go of what was never yours to carry. You’ll also learn how to create a simple, intentional plan for the day to move through it with God’s peace instead of anxiety and pain. If you’ve been struggling with the weight of estrangement and finding it difficult to surrender your situation to the Lord, you don’t have to walk through this alone. In a Peaceful Parenting Call, we’ll build a plan to help you release what’s been weighing on your heart and strengthen your prayer life so you can finally begin to experience peace. If you’re ready for support, schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah here: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 31: Avoiding the Pain of Estrangement? How Facing It Leads to Healing Episode 34: Estrangement is a Spiritual Battle: Are You Under Attack Without Realizing It? CONNECT: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching ⓕ 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

    16 min

  7. Apr 28

    35 | Feeling Spiritually Attacked? How to Protect Your Peace and Trust God During Estrangement

    Do you feel like your peace disappears the moment something difficult happens with your estranged or prodigal adult child? Are you struggling to trust God when your circumstances haven’t changed? Once you begin to recognize that estrangement is a spiritual battle, the next step is learning how to stand firm in it. If you find yourself caught in cycles of fear or doubt, this conversation is for you.  This episode is the second part of a series. Listen to Episode 34 first. In this episode, we walk through how to respond when you are facing a spiritual attack—by using practical, faith-based strategies rooted in Scripture. You’ll learn how to anchor yourself in truth, and guard your heart and mind, so you can trust in God even when your child’s situation hasn’t changed.  This conversation will help you move from feeling reactive and overwhelmed… to feel grounded, steady, and spiritually equipped with the armor of God. If you’re ready to get off of the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being the mom of a prodigal or estranged child, and you're ready to start feeling more grounded in your faith, I’d love to support you. In a Peaceful Parenting Call, we’ll focus on helping you release worry, strengthen your prayer life, and trust God more deeply with your child and your circumstances. Schedule your call here:  https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 32: When You Feel Stuck After Loss: How to Move Forward and Trust God Again Episode 34: Estrangement is a Spiritual Battle: Are You Under Attack Without Realizing It? CONNECT: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching ⓕ 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

    17 min

  8. Apr 21

    34 | Estrangement is a Spiritual Battle: Are You Under Attack Without Realizing It?

    Have you been trying to trust in God during estrangement… but still finding yourself pulled into doubt, confusion, or emotional heaviness? Do you feel like something deeper is going on—but you can’t quite put your finger on it? If you’re walking through an estranged relationship, it’s easy to focus only on what you can see and feel. But what if there’s more happening beneath the surface? In this episode, we’re stepping into a deeper layer of understanding: estrangement is a spiritual battle. We’re talking about why estrangement can shake your faith, how the enemy works in subtle ways during vulnerable moments, and why recognizing spiritual warfare matters more than you may realize. Estrangement is not just an emotional experience—it’s a spiritual one. This isn’t about fear—it’s about awareness. When you can begin to recognize what’s really happening, you can respond differently, with discernment and wisdom. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series. In the next episode, we’ll talk about how to stand firm in faith when you’re facing a spiritual attack. If you’re feeling worn down by the weight of estrangement or walking through a difficult season with your prodigal child, you don’t have to navigate this alone. In a Peaceful Parenting Call, we’ll talk through what you’re facing. I’ll help you learn how to pray with confidence so you can begin releasing the weight you’ve been carrying and have God’s peace. Schedule your call here: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching If you're ready for support, schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call at: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching RESOURCES: If you liked this episode, you will also like:  Episode 21: 3 Limiting Mindsets That Keep Estranged Moms From Having Peace — and How to Break Free Episode 27: Are these 4 Habits Making Estrangement Worse? What to Do Instead CONNECT: 📚 Schedule a Peaceful Parenting Call with Sarah: https://tidycal.com/sarahwall/60-minute-coaching ⓕ 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@awakenedchristianwoman.com

    22 min
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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: CONNECT: 📩Email: sarah@awakenedchristianwoman.com  ⓕ Facebook: Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children 👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com

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