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Mama Bear Prayers

by Charity Rios

A podcast for Moms knee deep in diapers and dishes longing to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Most episodes will be structured like a devotional, beginning with a personal story of motherhood, exploring a Biblical topic and then finishing with a time of personal reflection between the listener and Jesus along with a time of prayer.

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  1. How to Pray for Your Child’s Teacher & Coach | Prayers for the People Influencing Your Kids | Ep. 107

    Are you looking for a prayer for your child’s teacher or coach? In this episode, we’re praying for the teachers, coaches, and other influential adults shaping our children’s hearts, minds, character, and faith. In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of praying for the people who...

  2. How to Pray for Your Child When They Fail: Turning Failure Into Growth | Ep. 106

    How to Pray for Your Child When They Fail: Turning Failure Into Growth What if your child's failure isn't simply something you need to fix? As mothers, protecting our children is instinctive. When they struggle, make mistakes, experience disappointment, or fail, we may immediately want to step in...

  3. How to Pray for Your Child’s Friendships: Wisdom & Godly Friends | Ep. 105

    As moms, we can’t choose every friend our children will have—but we can pray. Our children’s friendships can have a meaningful influence on their character, faith, and spiritual growth. That’s why praying for your child’s friendships is such an important part of our role as moms. In this episode…

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  4. How to Pray for Your Children in Spiritual Battle | Psalm 118 Prayer | Ep. 104 Ep.

    What do you do when your child is struggling—and you don't know what else to pray? In this episode, Charity Rios walks moms through powerful prayer strategies from Psalm 118 to help you pray over your children's mental, spiritual, and physical struggles with faith and confidence. Psalm 118 gives…

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  5. Pray Over Your Child’s Mind: Back-to-School Prayers for Christian Moms| Ep. 103

    Back-to-school season can bring excitement, new opportunities, and also stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges for children. In this encouraging episode, Charity Rios shares powerful, practical prayer strategies for Christian moms who want to pray over their children’s minds, mental health,...

  6. A Back-to-School Prayer for Your Child’s Protection and Safety | Ep. 102

    School Is in Session Prayer Series: Protection and Safety for Your Child This episode is a guided prayer for moms navigating school-year fears, whether their children are in traditional school, a university model, homeschool, or extracurriculars. Charity Rios explains why protection prayers…

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  7. Vacation Overstimulation? Prayer to regulate your mind and body | Ep. 101 | Season 5

    In this episode, Charity shares a relatable “vacation overstimulation” prayer for moms who feel emotionally and physically drained during the busy summer season. She normalizes the stress that can come with family trips, more time together, and heightened kid-related triggers, then gently leads...

  8. America at 250: A Christian Mom's Prayer for Our Children and Country | Ep. 100

    As America celebrates 250 years, many Christian moms are asking an important question: How can I pray for my country and the next generation? In this special 100th episode of Mama Bear Prayers, Charity Rios invites moms to join her in a powerful prayer of intercession for the United States of...

  9. A Prayer for Trusting God When You're Disappointed | Psalm 73 for Weary Moms | Ep. 99

    Have you ever felt disappointed with God? Maybe you've prayed for healing, answers, restoration, or relief—and things haven't turned out the way you hoped. Perhaps you've found yourself wrestling with bitterness, comparison, resentment, or questions you never expected to ask as a Christian mom.…

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  10. Need Clarity? This Prayer Will Help You Hear God's Direction | Ep. 98

    Feeling overwhelmed by summer schedules, endless to-do lists, and the mental load of motherhood? In this short and encouraging prayer episode, Charity Rios guides Christian moms through a powerful time of scripture-based prayer focused on finding clarity, peace, and wisdom in every season....

  11. When You Feel Like Giving Up on Prayer | Ep. 97 | Season 5

    Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted by the demands of motherhood? In this encouraging episode of Mama Bear Prayers, Charity Rios shares biblical wisdom on how Christian moms can experience God's peace through persistent prayer, unwavering faith, and trust in His promises. Drawing...

  12. Finding God’s Peace as a Busy Christian Mom | Philippians 4 Encouragement | Ep. 96 | Season 5

    Life as a mom can feel loud, overwhelming, and nonstop—but God’s peace is still available in the middle of it all. In this encouraging episode, Charity Rios shares personal stories, biblical wisdom from Philippians 4, and practical prayer habits to help busy Christian moms move from stress and...

  13. For the Mom Who Is Trying Not to Fall Apart | Ep. 95 | Season 5

    Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or distant from God in this season of motherhood? In this heartfelt episode, Charity Rios shares biblical encouragement for busy Christian moms who are walking through grief, loss, hard seasons, and unexpected challenges while trying to stay close to…

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  14. How Forgiveness Unlocks Peace for Busy Moms | Ep. 94 | Season 5

    Feeling overwhelmed by motherhood, stress, and nonstop responsibilities? In this encouraging episode, Charity Rios shares practical biblical steps for finding peace in the middle of chaos through the wisdom of The Epistle to the Philippians chapter 4. Together, we explore how forgiveness, prayer,...

  15. Helping Christian Moms Find Peace Through Prayer: Mama Bear Prayers | Ep. 93 | Season 5

    Are you a mom longing for peace in the middle of chaos, conflict, or everyday overwhelm? In this encouraging episode, Charity Rios dives into the biblical call to be a peacemaker and what it truly means for Christian moms today. Important Links: Connect with Charity at ⁠⁠charityrios.com⁠⁠ Mama…

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  16. Rewire your brain with Peace through Prayer | Ep. 92 | Season 5

    Are you a Christian mom feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched thin? This episode explores how prayer can bring lasting peace, emotional strength, and mental clarity—even in the middle of busy motherhood. We dive into the psychological benefits of prayer, showing how practicing gratitude and...

  17. How Stressed Christian Moms Can Find Peace Through Prayer | Ep. 91 | Season 5

    Are you a stressed mom feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched too thin? In this peaceful and encouraging devotional episode, Charity Rios shares a powerful personal story about finding calm in the middle of chaos—and how you can too. If you’ve been searching for Christian encouragement for...

  18. They Were Overlooked Too: The Easter Story That Speaks to Moms | Ep. 90 | Season 5

    What if the most important moment in history was first witnessed by those society overlooked? In this episode, we explore the powerful and often underappreciated role of women at the empty tomb on Easter morning. Through cultural context, scripture reflection, and prayer, we unpack how the...

  19. Faith Over Fear This Easter for Christian Moms | Ep. 89 | Season 5

    Christian moms—this Easter encouragement is for you: discover how Joanna’s bold faith can help you overcome fear and trust Jesus again.Important Links: Connect with Charity at ⁠⁠charityrios.com⁠⁠ Mama Bear Prayers on⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠MamaBear Prayers Facebook Community⁠⁠ Our Sponsor:...

  20. Mary Magdalene’s Faith: An Easter Devotional for Christian Moms | Ep. 88 | Season 5

    What can Christian moms learn from Mary Magdalene’s unwavering devotion to Jesus? In this Easter-centered episode, we explore the powerful story of Mary Magdalene, a woman whose life was transformed through deliverance, gratitude, and deep love for Christ. Her story reminds us that even in…

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  21. Praying for Your Strong-Willed Child: The Bold Faith of Salome (Mother of James and John) | Ep. 87 | Season 5

    Do you have a strong-willed child and sometimes wonder how God can use that fiery personality for His glory? In this episode, we look at the story of Salome, the bold mother of James and John, two of Jesus’ most passionate disciples. Instead of shrinking back, she approached Jesus with courage…

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  22. A Prayer for Christian Moms with Heavy and Hurting Hearts | Prayer Capsule Pt. 8 | Season 5 | Ep. 86

    If you’re a Christian mom carrying grief, stress, or silent heartbreak, this prayer is for you. In today’s episode, we share a powerful, Scripture-centered prayer for moms who feel overwhelmed, weary, and in need of God’s comfort and strength. Important Links: Connect with Charity at...

  23. How to Pray for Wisdom in Motherhood | Biblical Guidance for Christian Moms | The Prayer Capsule Pt. 7 |Season 5 | Ep. 85

    Are you a Christian mom longing for clarity, confidence, and biblical wisdom in your parenting? In this powerful episode, Charity Rios shares heartfelt personal stories and Scripture-based insights on how to seek God’s wisdom as the ultimate source of guidance in motherhood and daily...

  24. A Prayer for when you have nothing left to give | Prayer Capsule Pt. 6 | Season 6 | Ep. 84

    Motherhood is beautiful—but it can also feel exhausting and overwhelming. If you’ve ever struggled with mental health, burnout, or motherhood challenges that leave you feeling depleted, this episode will remind you that you are not alone. Through intentional prayer and reflection, Charity walks...

  25. Feeling Far From God? Connect with the Prayer of Exam for weary moms | Prayer Capsule Pt. 5 | Season 5| Ep. 84

    Motherhood can leave even the most faithful moms feeling spiritually disconnected, emotionally overwhelmed, and distant from God. In this powerful episode of Mama Bear Prayers, host Charity Rios shares eight essential, biblically based prayers for moms to help anchor your heart, restore your…

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  26. You Are Not Failing: Prayer for Mothers Seeking Strength and Joy | The Prayer Capsule Pt. 4 | Season 5 | Ep. 83

    In this episode, Charity Rios shares eight biblically based prayers to encourage mothers navigating the challenges, joy, and faith-filled rhythms of motherhood.Important Links: Connect with Charity at ⁠⁠charityrios.com⁠⁠ Charity's Kids Book: My Heart's Garden Mama Bear Prayers on⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠…

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  27. Covering Your Child’s School Day in Prayer as a Christian Mom | Prayer Capsule Pt. 3 | Season 5 | Ep. 82

    Motherhood is busy, and school seasons can feel overwhelming. Charity reminds moms that consistent prayer is one of the most impactful tools we have as mothers. Building on prayers from previous episodes that focused on the home, this episode shifts the focus to school—where our children spend so...

  28. A Sacred Home: How Prayer Transforms your living spaces | The Prayer Capsule Pt. 2 | Season 5 Ep. 81

    In this powerful episode of Mama Bear Prayers, Charity Rios encourages Christian moms to rise up in prayer and reclaim their home as holy ground. Motherhood was never meant to be lived in survival mode—you were created for transformation, peace, and purpose through faith. Important Links: Connect...

  29. Nighttime Prayers for Moms: Finding Peace, Protection, and God’s Promises | Prayer Capsule Season 5 | Ep. 80

    In this powerful episode of Mama Bear Prayers, host Charity Rios introduces the life-giving concept of capsule prayers—simple, faith-filled prayers that anchor mothers in God’s presence during every season of motherhood. Charity explores the spiritual significance of nighttime prayers, drawing…

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  30. You Don’t Have to Carry Christmas Alone | Advent Week 4 | Ep. 80 | Season 4

    As the Advent season comes to a close, this final episode of Mama Bear Prayers invites Christian moms to pause, breathe, and refocus their hearts on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ. Host Charity Rios reflects on the beloved Christmas carol “Gloria” and its powerful proclamation: Gloria...

  31. Holding Joy and Heartache This Advent | Advent Week 3 | Ep. 79 | Season 4

    The Advent season is meant to be joyful—but for many Christian moms, Christmas can also stir up stress, grief, exhaustion, and unmet expectations. In this heartfelt episode of Mama Bear Prayers, host Charity Rios invites you to slow down and rediscover biblical joy through the beloved Christmas...

  32. If Your Heart Feels Heavy: Finding Peace This Advent | Advent Week 2 | Ep. 78 | Season 4

    If you’re a mom walking through stress or sorrow this season, this Advent reflection will help you rediscover the peace Jesus promises. Important Links: Connect with Charity at ⁠⁠charityrios.com⁠⁠ Mama Bear Prayers on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Mama Bear Prayers Facebook Community⁠⁠ Our Sponsor:...

  33. For the Mom Running on Empty: Finding Hope This Christmas | Advent Week 1 | Ep. 77 | Season 4

    If you’re a mom feeling overwhelmed this Christmas season, this Advent episode offers the hope and calm your heart has been longing for.Important Links: Connect with Charity at ⁠⁠charityrios.com⁠⁠ Mama Bear Prayers on⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠Mama Bear Prayers Facebook Community⁠⁠ Our Sponsor:...

  34. The Hidden Purpose of Your Wilderness and Waiting Season | Ep. 76 | Season4

    In this episode, we dive into the wilderness of waiting—those seasons that feel like a trial, a pause, or even a place of uncertainty. For many Christian moms, these moments can feel lonely or forgotten, but God often uses the wilderness as a sacred space of preparation, prayer, and deeper...

  35. Teaching Kids to Pray: Simple Ways to Bring Faith, Grace, and Family Connection Into Everyday Life | Ep. 75 | Season 4

    In today’s episode, Charity Rios encourages Christian moms to gently weave prayer, faith, and simple spiritual rhythms into everyday family life. She reminds us that God isn’t asking our children—or us—for perfection. Instead, He’s after hearts that are willing, open, and eager to connect.…

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  36. Holidays Feeling Heavy?: Finding Strength and Grace in Jesus | Ep. 74 | Season 4

    The holidays can be a time of joy—but also of deep emotional challenge. In this heartfelt conversation, Charity Rios shares powerful wisdom on navigating the emotional ups and downs of the holiday season, especially for those walking through personal crises or family dynamics that feel...

  37. The power of persevering prayer | Ep. 73 | Season 4

    If you’ve been praying for your loved ones’ salvation and feel weary, this episode will reignite your faith to keep believing. Important Links: Connect with Charity at ⁠⁠⁠charityrios.com⁠⁠⁠ Mama Bear Prayers on⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Join the ⁠⁠⁠MamaBear Prayers Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠ Our Sponsor:...

  38. Prayer for U.S. Government shut down and praise and prayer for Nigerian Christians | Ep. 72 | Season 4

    In this episode of Kingdom Watch: current event prayer Charity Rios discusses the importance of prayer and intercession for current events, particularly focusing on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the ongoing government shutdown in the United States. She shares a praise report about...

  39. When God Becomes Your Business Partner, Sarah's Business testimony | Ep. 71 | Season 4

    In this heartfelt episode, Charity Rios shares powerful testimonies from Christian mothers learning to surrender their business challenges to God through prayer and faith. Hear how Sarah, a Christian health and fitness coach, discovered peace and breakthrough by trusting God with her business—and...

  40. Praying Through the Storm: Standing with Jamaica After the Hurricane | Ep. 70 | Season 4

    In this heartfelt episode, we discuss the recent hurricane that devastated Jamaica, leaving communities shattered, families displaced, and the death toll continuing to rise. Many remain stranded, waiting for rescue and relief. Give towards helping the hurricane victims Samaritans Purse Acts of...

  41. Faith in the Fire: A Mother’s Testimony of Prayer and Perseverance in a crises pregnancy | Ep. 70 | Season 4

    In this faith-filled episode, Christian mom and host Charity Rios shares a powerful testimony of prayer, hope, and persistence in motherhood — featuring Amy Crow’s story of overcoming a crisis pregnancy through faith and community support. Connect with Amy (today's testimony) Website:...

  42. Praying for the Nigerian persecuted church | Ep. 69 | Season 4

    In this episode, Charity Rios addresses the severe persecution faced by Christians in Nigeria, particularly at the hands of extremist groups like Boko Haram. She emphasizes the importance of prayer and solidarity with the persecuted church, encouraging listeners to intercede for their safety and...

  43. Finances tight? A Testimony of Provision, Healing & Faith | Ep. 68 | Season 4

    Are you a Christian mama longing for deeper faith, powerful prayer, and real stories of God's provision? This episode will speak right to your heart. Connect with Brooke,( who shared her prayer testimonytoday.) Brooke Turbyfill, collaborative author of "The Courage to Raise: Stories of Parenting...

  44. Peace Declared, Battles Remain: Israel, Ukraine & Charlie Kirk| Ep. 67 | Season 4

    Christian moms, in this powerful episode of Mama BearPrayers, Charity Rios unpacks how prayer, faith, and the freedom we have inChrist can bring real healing—especially as we process the Israel-Hamas peacedeal and reflect on the legacy of Charlie Kirk. Important Links: Connect with Charity at...

  45. Infertility and Miscarriage: Finding Faith, Healing, and Hope in God's Promises | Ep.66 | Season 4

    In this powerful episode of Mama Bear Prayers, host Charity Rios shares heartfelt testimonies of healing and hope from women who have experienced miscarriage, infertility, and longing for children. Through the moving story of Kristen, we explore how faith, prayer, and community can bring peace…

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  46. Why the Church Must Value Children: Dreams, Motherhood, and Kingdom Vision | Ep. 65 | Season 4

    📌 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Kingdom Watch, host Charity Rios unpacks a prophetic dream that speaks directly to the state of the church, motherhood, and the spiritual role of children in today’s culture. Through the lens of spiritual dreams, Charity explores how God might be...

  47. Motherhood Meets Spiritual Warfare: Stories of Faith & Breakthrough | Ep. 64 | Season 4

    This episode encourages Christian moms to deepen their faith and navigate the challenges of motherhood through powerful testimonies, prayer, and the Armor of God. 📝 SHOW NOTES: Are you a Christian mom longing to grow in faith and navigate motherhood with confidence, prayer, and spiritual…

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  48. I had a dream about Erika Kirk | Ep. 63 | Season 4

    What if your prayers could shift spiritual battles, bring peace in grief, and support leaders like Erika Kirk in their hardest moments? This episode reveals how God uses moms in powerful ways—even through dreams. In this powerful and timely episode, Charity Rios shares a Spirit-led conversation…

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  49. Does Prayer Really Work? Miracles & Healing Stories for Christian Moms | Ep. 62 | Season 4

    In this episode, Christian mom and faith leader Charity Rios shares powerful testimonies of healing, prayer, and encouragement for moms growing in their Christian faith. In this deeply encouraging episode, Charity Rios joins us to share powerful testimonies of healing, breakthrough, and the...

  50. Praying for Revival after the Charlie Kirk Memorial | Ep. 61 | Season 4

    Are you a Christian mom who feels called to pray boldly in today’s chaotic world? In this episode of Kingdom Watch, Charity Rios unpacks the powerful gospel moments from the Charlie Kirk Memorial and invites you into a deeper place of prayer, revival, and purpose. 🔥 What You'll Learn: Why the...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast for Moms knee deep in diapers and dishes longing to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Most episodes will be structured like a devotional, beginning with a personal story of motherhood, exploring a Biblical topic and then finishing with a time of personal reflection between the listener and Jesus along with a time of prayer.

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A podcast for Moms knee deep in diapers and dishes longing to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Most episodes will be structured like a devotional, beginning with a personal story of motherhood, exploring a Biblical topic and then finishing with a time of personal reflection between the...

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