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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: [email protected] ⓕ 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
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60 | Stop Letting “What Ifs” Fuel Your Anxiety Over Your Estranged Child: Choose “Even If” Faith, with Ashanti Watson
2026/10/20
Episode 60 | Stop Letting “What Ifs” Fuel Your Anxiety Over Your Estranged Child: Choose “Even If” Faith
Do you find yourself constantly imagining everything that could go wrong with your estranged or prodigal child?
What if they never return to the Lord? What if your relationship is never restored? What if they continue making choices that hurt them? And how can you stop worrying when you have no idea what the future holds?
When you're dealing with estrangement, those endless “what if” thoughts can leave you anxious, overwhelmed, and emotionally exhausted. You want to trust God with your adult child, but it's hard to quiet your mind when so much feels uncertain.
In This Episode
I'm joined by Ashanti Watson, Christian anxiety coach and host of the Get Free From Anxiety podcast, to talk about how to stop letting fearful thoughts control your life and begin developing “even if” faith.
If you've been spending your days imagining worst-case scenarios about your estranged or prodigal child, this conversation will help you recognize how those thought patterns fuel anxiety and why changing the way you respond to them matters.
Drawing from Daniel 3 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Ashanti shares a powerful shift in perspective: moving from constantly asking “What if something terrible happens?” to choosing to trust God even if life doesn't turn out the way you hope.
You'll also discover practical ways to identify and redirect anxious thoughts through journaling, prayer, and the truth of Scripture. We'll explore how Philippians 4:8 can help you change your thought patterns and focus on what's true rather than becoming consumed by fear.
And if you've been faithfully praying for your adult child for months or years without seeing the changes you've hoped for, we'll talk about how to remain
grounded in God's promises, keep your faith strong, and remember that God hears you even when you're still waiting for answers.
Whether you're worried about your prodigal child's salvation, longing for reconciliation, or struggling to trust in God with an uncertain future, this episode will encourage you to pray with confidence, stop allowing fear to dominate your thoughts, and experience more of God's peace as you trust in God—regardless of what's happening with your child.
You may not know what the future holds, but you can learn to face it with greater faith and less fear.
Ready to Take Your Next Step Toward God's Peace?
When you're constantly worried about your estranged or prodigal child, it can be difficult to know how to stop overthinking, release what you cannot control, and trust God with the outcome.
If you're struggling with these challenges, I'd love to help you work through them in a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session. We'll create a personalized action plan to help you release worry, pray with greater confidence, and move forward with more of God's peace.
Learn more about coaching with Sarah: https://prayingmoms.co/coaching
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 24: How Do We Trust God When Our Relationships Don't Heal?
Episode 56: Need God More Than Ever Because of Your Estranged Child? Build the Prayer Life You Need
CONNECT WITH ASHANTI
Website: https://www.getanxietyfree.com
Podcast — Get Free From Anxiety: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-free-from-anxiety-panic-attack-anxious-overwhelmed/id1704749889
Facebook Group — Get Free From Anxiety: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getfreefromanxiety
CONNECT WITH SARAH:
ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community
📩 Email: [email protected]
👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah at prayingmoms.co/coaching
59 | Heartbroken Over Your Prodigal Child? Is Joy Even Possible?
2026/10/13
Episode 59 | Heartbroken Over Your Prodigal Child? Is Joy Even Possible?
Have you found yourself wondering if you’ll ever experience joy again because of what’s happening with your estranged or prodigal child?
Are you waiting for your adult child to return to the Lord, make better choices, or reconnect with you before you can finally enjoy life again? Do you sometimes feel guilty about being happy when your prodigal child is struggling?
When you’re dealing with the heartbreak of estrangement, constant worry, and uncertainty about your adult child’s future, experiencing joy can feel almost impossible.
In This Episode
We’re talking about how to experience joy in God when your heart is breaking over your estranged or prodigal child—even when your circumstances haven’t changed.
If you’ve been praying for your estranged child for months or even years without seeing the changes you’ve hoped for, you may be wondering how to keep trusting God and find joy in the middle of so much disappointment.
Through Habakkuk 3:17–19, we’ll explore how to experience joy in God while you’re grieving, and how to draw strength from Him when you’re facing circumstances you cannot control.
You’ll learn why your joy doesn’t have to depend on your estranged or prodigal child’s choices or the state of your relationship, and how to begin enjoying your own life again without feeling guilty.
Whether you’re struggling with estrangement, worried about your prodigal child’s relationship with the Lord, or wondering how to keep your faith strong as you pray for change, this episode will encourage you to strengthen your faith, deepen your trust in God, and experience God’s peace and joy, even in the midst of heartbreak.
You don’t have to wait for everything to be resolved with your estranged or prodigal child before you can begin experiencing joy again.
Ready to Take Your Next Step Toward God’s Peace?
If you’re struggling with worry, heartbreak, or uncertainty about your estranged adult child, you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.
In a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session, we’ll talk through what’s weighing on your heart, explore practical solutions, and create a personalized action plan to help you move forward with greater peace and confidence as you trust God with your child.
Learn more about coaching with Sarah: prayingmoms.co/coaching
Ready to schedule your coaching session? Go to: bit.ly/peacefulmom
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 47 — Has Estrangement Stolen Your Joy in the Relationships That Still Matter? How to Get It Back
Episode 41 — How Do You Move Forward When Your Estrangement Isn't Over?
CONNECT WITH SARAH:
📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah. prayingmoms.co/coaching
ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community
📩 Email: [email protected]
👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
58 | When Your Estranged Child Pulls Away: Should You Reach Out or Give Them Space?
2026/10/06
Episode 58 | When Your Estranged Child Pulls Away: Should You Reach Out or Give Them Space?
Do you want to call or text your estranged adult child, but you're afraid reaching out might make things worse?
Are you worried that giving your child space will only create more distance between you? Or that if you don't make an effort to reconnect, your relationship may never improve?
When you're longing for reconciliation with your estranged or prodigal child, knowing whether to reach out or give them space can be one of the hardest decisions you'll face. You don't want to push your child further away, but you also don't want them to think you've stopped caring.
In This Episode
We're talking about how to decide whether to reach out to your estranged adult child or give them space, especially when you're worried about damaging an already fragile relationship.
If your child has stopped communicating, seems angry with you, or keeps pulling away, you may feel torn between wanting to reconnect and being afraid of making things worse. How do you know when to take the initiative and when it's better to wait?
Drawing from my own experience with estrangement, I'll share what I've learned about recognizing when your child may need space, when reaching out might be appropriate, and why it's important not to let fear or panic drive your decisions.
You'll learn how to approach this difficult situation with greater clarity, consider what may be happening in your relationship, and make more intentional choices about how you respond to your adult child.
Whether you're dealing with complete estrangement, limited communication, or a prodigal child who keeps pushing you away, this episode will encourage you to pray for wisdom, strengthen your faith, and continue to trust in God as you navigate these difficult decisions.
You may not be able to control how your child responds, but you can learn to make thoughtful decisions that protect your peace and leave room for a healthier relationship in the future.
Ready to Take Your Next Step Toward God's Peace?
Sometimes the hardest part of estrangement is simply not knowing what to do next. Should you reach out? Wait? Set a boundary? And how can you make those decisions without allowing worry or fear to take over?
If you're struggling with a difficult situation involving your estranged or prodigal child, I'd love to help you work through it.
In a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session, we'll talk about what's happening in your relationship, explore possible solutions, and create a personalized action plan to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence as you continue to pray and trust God.
You don't have to figure everything out on your own. You can take your next steps while learning to experience more of God's peace.
Learn more: prayingmoms.co/coaching
Schedule your session: bit.ly/peacefulmom
Learn more: prayingmoms.co/coaching
Schedule your session: 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
Episode 24: How Do We Trust God When Our Relationships Don’t Heal?
Episode 56: Need God More Than Ever Because of Your Estranged Child? Build the Prayer Life You Need.
CONNECT WITH SARAH:
🙏Learn how to reset your prayer live at the FREE Peaceful Mom Live Workshop on October 7, 2026, at 12 pm Pacific Time/ 1 PM MST/ 2 PM CST/ 3 PM EST. Sign up at peacefulmom.gr-site.com.
📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom, or learn more here: prayingmoms.co/coaching
ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community
📩 Email: [email protected]
👥 Join the Inner Circle to get weekly faith-based inspiration: awakenedchristianwomaninsider.gr-site.com
Want to Pray More Intentionally? Join the LIVE Workshop This WEDNESDAY!
2026/10/05
Hey Friend,
The Peaceful Mom Live Workshop is happening this Wednesday! Join me for a free, 60-minute workshop where I’ll help you put a simple system in place for praying more intentionally and consistently for your estranged or prodigal child.
We’ll talk about how to make prayer a priority, get specific about what you’re praying for, and create a simple prayer routine you can actually stick with—so you have a regular time to bring your worries about your child to God.
And you’ll want to join me live because I’ll be giving away a special door prize to one of the women who attends! 🎁
If you’ve been wanting to pray more consistently and spend more intentional quiet time with God, this workshop is for you.
🎟️ Grab your free seat: peacefulmom.gr-site.com
See you Wednesday, October 7th at 12 PM Pacific / 1 PM Mountain / 2 PM Central / 3 PM Eastern!
57 | Still Hurting Over What Someone Did to You? Bring Your Pain to God When Forgiveness Feels Hard - with Beth Steigerwalt
2026/09/29
Episode 57: Still Hurting Over What Someone Did to You? Bring Your Pain to God When Forgiveness Feels Hard - with Beth Steigerwalt
Have you been trying to ignore or push aside the pain that you’ve been carrying because of estrangement? Hurt doesn’t disappear even if we bury it for years, and sometimes that pain can lead us to isolate ourselves when we need support the most.
In this episode I’m joined by Beth Steigerwalt, host of the Heal Depression with God podcast, as we discuss bringing our pain honestly before God, how to forgive when we’ve been deeply hurt, and why forgiving someone doesn’t mean excusing what they did.
Beth also shares something especially meaningful for estranged moms: her own experience as the adult daughter who pulled away from her mother. Looking back, she can now see their relationship differently—and what she discovered years later in her mother’s Bible offers powerful encouragement for moms who continue to pray for an estranged or prodigal child without seeing the changes they long for.
If you’re carrying hurt, struggling to trust in God with your child, or longing for God’s peace, I pray Beth’s story reminds you that you don’t have to bury your pain or face it alone.
And if you’re struggling with the hurt and uncertainty of estrangement, you don’t have to keep sorting through all of those emotions on your own. In a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session, you’ll have a safe place to talk through what’s happening with your estranged or prodigal child, gain clarity about the situation, and determine how you want to move forward. Schedule your session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom
Content note: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, depression, cancer, and suicidal thoughts. For anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional crisis in the U.S., call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 23: What Helps Estranged Moms Heal When Grief Lingers?
Episode 24: How Do We Trust God When Our Relationships Don’t Heal?
CONNECT WITH SARAH:
🙏 Learn how to reset your prayer live at the FREE Peaceful Mom Live Workshop on October 7, 2026, at 12 pm Pacific Time/ 1 PM MST/ 2 PM CST/ 3 PM EST. Sign up at peacefulmom.gr-site.com.
📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom
ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community
📩 Email: [email protected]
56 | Need God More Than Ever Because of Your Estranged Child? Build the Prayer Life You Need
2026/09/22
Episode 56 | Need God More Than Ever Because of Your Estranged Child? Build the Prayer Life You Need
Have you ever stopped to think about what your prayer life really looks like? When your relationship with your child is broken, or you’re watching your prodigal make choices that concern you deeply, your need for time with the Jesus becomes very real.
But are you spending the kind of time with Him that you really need?
Your prayer life can go through different seasons. You may struggle with consistency or distractions, or find that most of your prayers have become focused on what you desperately want the Lord to change.
But when you pray, you are also deepening your relationship with Jesus, learning to trust God more fully, and finding God’s peace as you continue to pray for your child.
In this episode, I’m helping you take an honest look at what’s working in your prayer life, what’s missing, and what needs to change.
Whether you struggle to pray consistently or you already have an established prayer routine and want to go deeper, we’ll talk about how you can strengthen your relationship with God.
If estrangement or concern for your prodigal has left you longing for greater peace and a deeper trust in God, I pray this conversation encourages you to draw closer to the Lord as you continue praying for your child.
And if you’re facing a difficult situation with your estranged child and you’re not sure what your next step should be, you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. In a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session, we’ll talk through what’s weighing on your heart and create a practical action plan that’s specific to you and your relationship with your child.
Schedule your session here: https://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 55: Are You Really Tapping Into the Power of Prayer? Go Deeper With God During Estrangement
CONNECT WITH SARAH:
🙏 Learn how to reset your prayer live at the FREE Peaceful Mom Live Workshop on October 7, 2026, at 12 pm Pacific Time/ 1 PM MST/ 2 PM CST/ 3 PM EST. Sign up at peacefulmom.gr-site.com.
📚 Schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session with Sarah: bit.ly/peacefulmom
ⓕ Facebook: Join the Praying Moms of Estranged and Prodigal Adult Children community
📩 Email: [email protected]
55 | Are You Really Tapping Into the Power of Prayer? Go Deeper With God During Estrangement
2026/09/15
Episode 55: Are You Really Tapping Into the Power of Prayer? Go Deeper With God During Estrangement
Are you praying for your prodigal or estranged child, but wondering whether your prayer life could be stronger than it is right now? When you’re walking through estrangement, worrying about your child’s salvation, or longing for reconciliation, prayer becomes an important part of learning to trust in God’s faithfulness.
But are you really tapping into the power of prayer?
In this episode, we’re talking about why a deeper prayer life matters so much when you have an estranged or prodigal child. I’ll challenge you to think about the kind of prayer life you want to have and whether you have a desire to go deeper with God as you pray for your child.
We’re going to look at the power and potential of praying persistently and expectantly while still leaving the outcome in God’s hands. Because prayer isn’t only about asking God to change your child or restore your relationship. The time you spend with Him can strengthen you, deepen your faith, and change you in ways you may not expect.
If you’ve become discouraged because you’ve prayed for your child for a long time without seeing the answers you’ve hoped for, or you know you want a deeper connection with God but aren’t sure you fully understand what He has given you through prayer, this episode will give you something important to think about.
As you pray for your adult child, you can ask boldly for God to move while still surrendering the outcome to Him. And as your relationship with Jesus grows deeper, so can your ability to trust in God and experience God’s peace in the uncertainty of estrangement.
I pray this episode encourages you to desire a deeper prayer life and reminds you of the incredible privilege we have to come before the Lord and pray.
If you’re struggling with estrangement and need help figuring out what to do in your relationship with your child, I encourage you to schedule a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session. We’ll talk through your challenges and create a personalized action plan to help you move forward with greater clarity and confidence as you pray and trust God with your adult child.
Schedule your session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 18: Facing Problems? Set a Goal to Pray and Grow Your Trust in God
Episode 29: 5 Powerful Things to Pray for Your Prodigal's Return to 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: [email protected]
54 | Lies About Yourself Don’t Disappear Overnight: Use God’s Truth to Renew Your Mind
2026/09/08
Have you recognized some lies you’ve been believing about yourself because of estrangement, but you still struggle to stop believing them? Do the same thoughts about your worth, your mistakes, or who you are as a mom keep coming back—even though you know they aren’t true?
Recognizing the lie is the first step, and if you’ve been believing it for a long time, it may take time for God’s truth to really take root.
In this second part of my conversation with Marji Broce, host of the Break Free From Insecurity podcast, we’re talking about how to replace lies with God’s truth and renew your mind with Scripture.
We share what to do when old thoughts keep coming back, how biblical meditation helps truth become more deeply rooted in you, and how the Holy Spirit can help you recognize where a lie is still influencing the way you think and live.
If your relationship with your estranged or prodigal child has caused you to question yourself, this episode will help you stop rehearsing old lies and start bringing your thoughts into agreement with God’s Word. You’ll learn how to pray through this process, renew your mind with Scripture, and trust in God’s truths to help you believe what He says about you.
Your child’s estrangement may be part of your story, but it does not get to define who you are. I pray this episode strengthens your faith and helps you experience 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 21: 3 Limiting Mindsets That Keep Estranged Moms From Having Peace — and How to Break Free
Episode 53: What Has Estrangement Made You Believe About Yourself? How to Recognize the Lies, with Marji Broce
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: [email protected]
CONNECT WITH MARJI BROCE:
Apple podcasts: Break Free From Insecurity Podcast
Spotify: Break Free From Insecurity Podcast
Facebook: Break Free From Insecurity (Christian Women) Community
Weekly newsletter: https://www.breakfreefrominsecurity.com/insider
53 | What Has Estrangement Made You Believe About Yourself? How to Recognize the Lies
2026/09/01
Has estrangement with your adult child changed the way you see yourself? When your estranged or prodigal child rejects you or pulls away, it can leave you questioning your parenting choices, replaying the past, and wondering what your child’s rejection says about you.
In this episode, I’m talking with Marji Broce, host of the Break Free From Insecurity podcast, about how rejection can affect your identity. We’ll talk about how to recognize when guilt or regret has turned into a lie about who you are, the difference between conviction and condemnation, and how a fear of rejection can affect other relationships.
If you’re struggling with shame or second-guessing yourself as a mom, this conversation will help you separate your child’s opinion of you from what God says is true—so you can continue to pray, grow your trust in God, and experience more of God’s peace.
I pray this episode blesses you! If you need help figuring out what to do next with your adult child, my Peaceful Mom Coaching Session gives you a place to talk through your specific situation. We’ll determine your next practical step for your relationship, as you continue to pray and trust in God with the outcome. Schedule your session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 50: Feeling Like You Failed as a Mom? Your Estranged Child’s Rejection Doesn’t Determine Your Worth
Episode 51: Estranged Mom, You’re Carrying Too Many Bags: Put Down These 6 Things to Have More of God’s Peace
CONNECT WITH MARJI BROCE:
Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-free-from-insecurity-intrusive-thoughts-self/id1892876547
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gRbKvsBHoFF7klxul4w6B?si=1c3565ae1eca466c
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2093986057839244
Weekly newsletter: https://www.breakfreefrominsecurity.com/insider
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: [email protected]
52 | You Want to Trust in God—So Why Is It Hard When It Comes to Your Prodigal Child? 4 Barriers You Can Overcome
2026/08/25
Are you struggling to trust God with your prodigal child because what’s happening in their life right now scares you? Do you pray, but still find yourself worrying about what might happen next—or do you try to step in and make something change?
When you love an estranged or prodigal child, fear and worry can make it difficult to trust in God. And when you’ve been waiting a long time for reconciliation, healing, or your child’s return to God, you may find yourself reaching for control simply because doing something feels better than waiting.
In this episode, we’re digging into the real reasons it can feel so hard to trust God with your estranged or prodigal child. We’ll look at what happens when fear takes over, why worry keeps pulling your mind into the future, how the desire for control can affect your faith, and why waiting to understand what God is doing can actually make trusting Him harder.
If you’ve been wondering how to pray and trust God when your family situation isn’t changing, this episode will help you recognize what may be getting in the way. Because when you understand why trust feels so difficult, you can bring that specific struggle to God, strengthen your faith, and begin experiencing more peace even while you’re still waiting.
I pray this episode strengthens your faith and helps you feel God’s peace.
And if you’re an estranged mom who needs finding peace regarding your relationship with your adult child, I offer a Peaceful Mom Coaching Session. Sometimes you’ve been living with a situation for so long that it’s hard to know what belongs to you, what you need to release, or what practical step to take next. We’ll talk through what’s happening with your estranged or prodigal child and plan your next practical step to help you move forward, as you continue to pray and trust God with your relationship.
Schedule your session here: https://bit.ly/peacefulmom
RESOURCES:
If you liked this episode, you will also like:
Episode 26: Are You Really Trusting God with Your Estranged or Prodigal Child? 3 Signs You’re Still Holding On
Episode 49: When Your Estranged Child Goes Silent: Pray and Trust in God’s Promises
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: [email protected]
51 | Estranged Mom, You’re Carrying Too Many Bags: Put Down These 6 Things to Have More of God’s Peace
2026/08/18
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:
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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
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📩 Email: [email protected]
50 | Feeling Like You Failed as a Mom? Your Estranged Child’s Rejection Doesn’t Determine Your Worth
2026/08/11
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: [email protected]
49 | When Your Estranged Child Goes Silent: Pray and Trust in God's Promises
2026/08/04
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: [email protected]
48 | Has Disappointment Discouraged You From Praying for Your Prodigal? How to Keep Praying When You Don’t See Change.
2026/07/28
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: [email protected]
47 | Has Estrangement Stolen Your Joy in the Relationships That Still Matter? How to Get It Back.
2026/07/21
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: [email protected]
Podcast reviews
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MonicaCB3 2026/10/09
Encouragement to Hope
Thank you so much for this kind reminder that God’s timing is perfect and that He is working on His time line not ours. He is in control not me. Be st...
BonitaH. 2026/09/17
Hope and Peace for Moms of Estranged Children
Sarah’s podcast is such an encouraging and much-needed resource for moms walking through the pain of estrangement from their children. I especially ap...
Rachelc218 2026/09/15
A beautiful reminder of the power of prayer ♥️
Such an encouraging episode! I loved the reminder that prayer isn’t only about asking God to change our circumstances—it’s also about allowing Him to ...
mswj2005 2026/08/31
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This podcast is such an encouraging reminder that we don't have to carry the weight of our children's choices or try to fix everything ourselves.
I ...
GASned14 2026/08/29
Relatable for ALL Moms…
I love how you weave in scripture into your nuggets of relatable truths for all of moms!! I am past residing kids and I am not estranged from mine but...
BrookeWat 2026/07/13
Wonderful encouragement
The news is full of parents who are estranged from their adult children. It’s wonderful that this resource is available to them. Great message on tr...
MarjiBroce 2026/06/29
Great Encouragement!
We raised our kids in a loving home, discipling them. We went to the mission field with them where they went to high school and one by one graduated ...
corythetrainer 2026/06/29
Great listen!
This is so needed right now!
Kristen B Phillips 2026/06/28
Permission to stop holding it all together
Sarah's conversation about prayer and stress is so honest. She realizes just how hard it is to be still when life is loud, and why that stillness is e...
Dee in Ohio 2026/06/16
Hope for my broken Family
I am grateful for Sarah’s voice of hope calling me back to the Truth! This is a devastating path and getting stuck in a rut of discouragement is a r...
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