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Mindful Prayers for Students
by Sydney Montgomery
Welcome to Mindful Prayers for Students, I’m your host Sydney Montgomery. On this show, I provide students a moment of peace, meditation, and prayer, in the midst of the stressors of applying to college or law school, studying for exams, and juggling competing work and family obligations. As the owner and founder of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting, and the first lawyer in my family, I am passionate about helping students through the college and law school admissions process in a way that helps them break down generational barriers, gain confidence, and feel supported through community. I want to thank you for showing up today and carving out just a few minutes of your time to center and listen to yourself and what you need. Prayer is such a powerful way to stay connected to your faith, whether that's a Judeo-Christian faith, or whether you simply want to focus on this as a time for meditation and self-reflection.
Episodes
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A Prayer for Promises
2 Corinthians 1:20 "For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us." If you have a prayer request, you can send it to [email protected]
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A Parent's Prayer for Safety
Psalm 4:8 says: "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Today, we're praying for those students who may not have had a parent to pray for, and with, them as they start their new journies. If you have a specific prayer request, please send it to...
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Mindful Prayers For Students July 8, 2026.
Proverbs 18:16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. You can email your prayer requests to lovetta@barrier-breakers. org.
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Mindful Prayers for Students June 22, 2026 Jeremiah 29:11
Today we're praying for those who are facing the uncertainty of their paths. There is hope! If you have a prayer request, you can email it to [email protected].
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Mindful Prayers for Students June 8, 2026
Today's prayer is a prayer for peace. At Barrier Breakers Inc, we understand that the journey through school can sometimes feel overwhelming—and you don't have to navigate it alone. Through the Mindful Prayers for Students with LoVetta Jenkins podcast, students are encouraged to find…
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23. A Prayer for Stronger Faith
In this heartfelt episode of Mindful Prayers for Students, host LaVetta Jenkins reflects on the challenges of maintaining faith, especially in times of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. Through personal stories, biblical inspiration, and prayer, she encourages listeners to embrace their spiritual...
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22. A Prayer for During Changes
In this episode of Mindful Prayers for Students, host Louvetta Jenkins offers encouragement and a heartfelt prayer for anyone facing a season of change. Whether it's adjusting to college life, entering adulthood, or managing unexpected transitions, she acknowledges how change can bring discomfort...
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21. A Prayer for Commitment
In this episode of Mindful Prayers for Students, host Louvetta Jenkins, wellness and outreach coordinator for Barrier Breakers, offers a powerful message about staying committed to one's goals and calling. Speaking to students who may feel uncertain, exhausted, or tempted to give up, she reminds...
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20. A Prayer for Finance
In this episode of Mindful Prayers for Students, host Louvetta Jenkins, wellness and outreach coordinator for Barrier Breakers, offers a compassionate message and prayer for students facing financial hardship. Acknowledging the stress of unmet needs—from food to tuition to housing—she reminds...
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19. A Prayer for Procrastination
In this episode of Mindful Prayers for Students, LoVetta Jenkins, Outreach and Wellness Coordinator for Barrier Breakers, offers an honest and heartfelt prayer about overcoming procrastination. She reflects on her own struggles with delaying important tasks and acknowledges that many students...
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18. A Prayer for Uncertainty
LaVetta Jenkins, a speaker from Barrier Breakers and host of Mindful Prayers for Students, delivers a heartfelt reflection and prayer on trusting God during times of uncertainty. She draws from biblical scriptures, including Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 46:1-3, and Romans 8:28, to emphasize the...
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17. A Prayer for Endurance
She discusses the challenge of maintaining motivation over time and emphasizes the importance of perseverance, even when one's best effort varies daily. Drawing from Romans 5:3-4, she highlights how suffering builds endurance, character, and hope. She encourages listeners to push through…
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16. A Prayer for Test Taking
LoVetta Jenkins, the Wellness and Outreach Coordinator for Barrier Breakers, offers a prayer for students facing test-taking anxiety, emphasizing resilience and faith. She reassures listeners that no test—whether in school or life—is insurmountable and encourages them to believe in their own...
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15. A Prayer for Steadfastness
LoVetta Jenkins, the outreach and wellness coordinator for Barrier Breakers, delivers a reflective prayer on steadfastness, emphasizing the importance of perseverance despite challenges. She explains that being steadfast does not mean being stuck but rather being firmly grounded in one's beliefs...
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14. A Prayer for Mindfulness
In this episode of "Mindful Prayers for Students," host Lovetta Jenkins discusses the importance of mindfulness in everyday life. Drawing from her experience as a mindfulness and meditation coach, she emphasizes that mindfulness goes beyond mere awareness of one's surroundings; it involves being...
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13. A Prayer for Homesickness
In this episode of Mindful Prayers for Students, host LaVetta Jenkins addresses the topic of homesickness, offering encouragement and perspective for students away from home for the first time. She emphasizes the importance of this separation for personal growth and maturity, referencing Romans...
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12. A Prayer for Settling In
Settling Down and Embracing New Beginnings In this episode of 'Mindful Prayers for Students,' host LaVetta Jenkins, wellness and outreach coordinator for Barrier Breakers, discusses the importance of settling down at the start of a school year. LaVetta shares practical tips for staying organized,...
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11. A Moment of Meditation During College Orientation
Feeling overwhelmed as you start your academic journey? For this episode, LoVetta invites you to take a calming moment to reflect on your achievements and embrace your new path with confidence. Whether you're beginning college for the first time or returning for another year, we hope these...
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10. Creating Your Own Intimate Relationship with God
In this inspiring episode, LoVetta welcomes Mellreanna Ferguson, a resilient 23-year-old pursuing her master's in medical physiology. Mellreanna shares her incredible journey as a 10-year cancer survivor, detailing her diagnosis at age 13, the challenges she faced during treatment, and how she...
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9. Peace With Saying Goodbye to Your High School Friends
Are you feeling anxious about leaving behind old friends and stepping into a new chapter of your life? For this episode, LoVetta offers encouragement, reassurance, and peace for your academic journey. Reflecting on the bittersweet experience of parting ways with old friends, LoVetta shares…
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8. Growing into Adulthood While Going to College at Home with Pastor Kenny Eldridge
We are joined by Pastor Kenny Eldridge for an inspiring conversation. Pastor Eldridge shares his journey of staying true to his faith while growing up and pursuing his education in Youngstown, Ohio. For this episode, we discuss the importance of being grounded, staying true to oneself, and…
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7. Finding Strength in Struggle
We welcome author and entrepreneur D. E. Eliot to share his remarkable journey from a first-generation college student to a published author. For this episode, Eliot discusses the challenges and inspirations that shaped his life, including his time in the military, the influence of his supportive...
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6. Embracing Change: Packing and Praying for College Success
Feeling overwhelmed about packing for your next academic chapter? Today, LoVetta offers guidance and wisdom on what to take and what to leave behind, both physically and emotionally. We discuss the importance of self-reflection, growth, and embracing change while remembering the role of faith and...
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5. Preparing to Be Prepared: Researching Tips to Find Your College Faith Community with Elder Brittny Jackson
Are you looking for faith and community as you embark on your college journey? We are joined by Brittny Jackson, an ordained elder and executive administrator at Legacy International Worship Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to share some spiritual guidance for students leaving home for…
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4. Mindfulness During Intern Season
LoVetta shares insights and encouragement for navigating the challenges and uncertainties that come with internships, reminding you of God's guidance and blessings along the way. LoVetta offers solace and guidance, urging you to find peace in knowing that your paths are guided by a higher…
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3. Moving Away From Your Faith Community
We are joined with Emily Drake who shares her experience of moving away for college while maintaining her faith. She discusses the challenges of finding a new faith community and the importance of personal spiritual practices such as reading, prayer, and journaling. Emily emphasizes the need to…
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2. Prayers for a Successful & Restful Summer
Whether you are gearing up for a summer of rest and rejuvenation, diving into work or study, or seeking a balance of both, LoVetta offers insightful reflections, scriptures, and heartfelt prayers to guide you. Through moments of reflection on scripture, gentle reminders of self-care, and sincere...
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1. How to Stay Connected to Your Faith as a College Student
Welcome to season 2 of Mindful Prayers for Students. For our first episode, our new co-host, LoVetta Jenkins, and Sydney discuss the importance of maintaining faith while navigating college life. They share their own college experiences and emphasize finding a supportive faith community on…
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51. Prayers For Peace with Dana Calhoun
For this episode we are joined by Dana Calhoun, who is currently studying to get her Masters of Divinity. Today, we pray for peace and read from the Gospel of John. Dana highlights the assurance that even in unfamiliar situations, God remains with us, offering His peace and guidance. Dana invites...
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50. Prayers For Rest with Rev. Ronda Gentry
For today's episode, we will be hearing from Reverend Ronda Gentry, the Director of Operations for Barrier Breakers, about the significance of rest. As the academic year comes to a close, Reverend Gentry encourages students to prioritize rest and self-care. Drawing inspiration from the story of...
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49. Prayers for When In Doubt with Taylor M. Silvestri
We have a special guest hosting today's episode, Taylor M. Silvestri. Taylor is currently in a Master of Divinity program at seminary. They share a deeply personal reflection on Psalm 139 and the profound impact it has had on their life. Taylor highlights that God's deep knowledge and commitment…
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48. Prayers Against Imposter Syndrome
Today I talk about imposter syndrome and how it can affect various aspects of our lives, from education to appearance and talent. The feeling of not being good enough or feeling like an imposter can lead to negative self-talk and attacks from the enemy. For this episode, I offer encouragement and...
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47. Prayers for Feeling Overwhelmed With School Work
Today, I address the feeling of being overwhelmed with not just schoolwork, but other responsibilities that we may have in our life such as extracurricular activities, jobs, family responsibilities, health issues, and financial stress. I want to remind you that if God has called you to a…
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46. Prayers for Mental Health & Wellness with Rev. Ronda Gentry
Today's episode is hosted by Rev. Ronda Gentry. Join her in prayers for mental health and wellness, and remember God's presence in our life during our lonliest times. Ronda shares a song from her church called, "Oh Love Divine," and we lisen knowing that God gives us strength to fight our inner...
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45. Prayer for Midterm Exams
It's midterm season, and whether you've already finished your exams and projects or just begun, I pray for God's blessings over you to feel confident and uplifted. The scipture verse for today's episode is Proverb 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom from his mouth, come knowledge and understanding. We...
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44. Prayers for Grace and Self-Compassion
Last week we spoke about God's grace and new beginnings, and I want to continue on the theme of grace. Today, I want to discuss about the grace that is tied into self-compassion. Sometimes we may expect too much of ourself and put so much pressure on our life having to hit 100%. It's okay to have...
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43. Prayer for God's Grace and New Beginnings
Happy New Year, Happy 2023! This is my favorite holiday and I love the sense of new beginnings and turning a new page. Today, I want to start off this year praying for grace and new beginnings I don't know about you, but there are things that happened in 2022 that I'm just not super proud of....
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42. Prayer for Restful Breaks and Rejuvenation
Last year I started having a word for the next year. For 2023, my word is rest. I've learned that sometimes God can't do what he wants to do in us because we are resting. God calls upon us to create, but we need to rest to have that space and ability to create. The new year is usually about new...
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41. A Conversation - Seminary and My Vocational Call
2020 was a year of uncertainty for everyone, and it really showed in my vocational plans. Today I talk about my journey as a seminarian at Princeton Theological Seminary, and how this journey was a difficult and easy decision for me. My vocational call seemed like two distinct paths: my…
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40. Prayers for Peace During Exams
Although it is exam season, it is also marking new beginnings. It's the beginning of winter break and rest. Today, we'll pray for peace during exams and take the time to remember our worth outside of exams. We ask God to remind us that our worth cannot be determined by external factors like exam...
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39. Prayers for Study Resources and Aid
If you've made it to this point in the semester, whether it's been effortless or not. You have made it. God has not brought either of us this far to fail. We have all that we need at all times to do the good work that God has called us to do. Today we ask God to guide us as we get through our…
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38. Prayers for When You're Feeling Hopeless
Sometimes we're not really sure why God called us on this crazy path. We are not sure sometimes. We may think that yes, God has called me to be a lawyer. But then the road is still not easy and we're confused. God called me to be a lawyer, but the LSAT exam has been difficult. For this prayer, we...
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37. Prayer For Focus Amidst Distractions
Whether it's a paper or project, the ability to focus can be impossible. Our minds wander to anything, but the task at hand, and we eagerly imagine the end. However, we can't just skip to the end. Blessings are at the opposite end of our focus, and we must pray against distractions that would rob...
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36. Prayer for Clarity on Our Path
The future can be daunting. The uncertainty and questions we have for our path can be stressful. Are we even going the right way? Today we pray for clarity and ask God for peace and reassurance as he continues to forge our path.
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35. Having Courage to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
I want to talk to you about asking for letters of recommendation and building relationships with others. It can feel like you are losing control by having someone else write an important part of your application, but it is important to remember that God puts people in our lives to help us.
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34. God Sees Your Needs
The scripture I want to share with you today is Philippians 4:19, God will supply all your needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus. God has a plan and He will supply your needs. Maybe your needs are to get into a certain school or achieve a certain score, but whatever your needs…
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33. God Will See You To The Finish Line
I want to talk to you about having faith that God will see His plan through. The scripture I'm sharing today is Philippians 1:6, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." As you wrap up your applications and exams, remember that God will help...
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32. Prayer for the November LSAT
I know that the LSAT exam can feel like a stressful and anxious time. We place so much weight on our score but it is important to remember that our worth is not tied to a number or a school. God has a divine plan for you and His plans are so much better than our own. I am praying for all of you…
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31. Building Relationships with Admissions
I want to talk to you today about the importance of community and the fact that we are never alone. There are so many people in the education process and the application process that God has intentionally placed in our lives to help us.
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30. Knowing What To Write For Your Essay
I want to talk to you about how to write about yourself in your admissions essays. We tend to be so outwards focused, with such little time for introspection, that we struggle to really write about ourselves in detailed narrative. It can feel overwhelming to try to define who we are, and that's ok.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Mindful Prayers for Students, I’m your host Sydney Montgomery. On this show, I provide students a moment of peace, meditation, and prayer, in the midst of the stressors of applying to college or law school, studying for exams, and juggling competing work and family obligations. As the owner and founder of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting, and the first lawyer in my family, I am passionate about helping students through the college and law school admissions process in a way that helps them break down generational barriers, gain confidence, and feel supported through community. I want to thank you for showing up today and carving out just a few minutes of your time to center and listen to yourself and what you need. Prayer is such a powerful way to stay connected to your faith, whether that's a Judeo-Christian faith, or whether you simply want to focus on this as a time for meditation and self-reflection.
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