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Pray It Like It Is

by Portia J. Zaire

Real prayers for real life! Cover art photo provided by Sean Click on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yo_click

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Episodes

  1. Wisdom builds my house

    Remember to allow the wisdom to build your house and fill your rooms. You don’t want to end up in a desolate place because of your own foolishness!

  2. It’s Working, Stay the Course!

    Do not be weary in your prayers and due diligence. Do not allow the woes of society to trick you into believing God is anything less than willing and able to harken to your call!

  3. Opening your mind to thankfulness

    Being thankful is a cornerstone of Christiandom. However, have you stopped to think about the mechanics of thanksgiving? Listen in...

  4. I Want to be Free!

    The desire to be free was so great to me last night. It invaded my thoughts. I'm not talking about the normal freedom we typically hear about but true freedom that eliminates the systems of oppression and sluggishness. From mental freedom to free flow of gifts and talents. I'm talking FREE free!...

  5. Get the Weight Off

    Society is in an upheaval, be the solution of help for someone today.

  6. Change our Appetites

    As you are strategically praying it through this month, remember to change your appetite. Why do you need to change? You are what you consume. Be the change you want to see! Feed what you need and let everything else die.

  7. This thing is an investment!

    Life and everything in it is an investment. Make sure your steps are leading you to worthwhile results- divine results!

  8. Pray it Through

    Join me on my quest to see the hand of God move, I'm excited! This month of June we will be strategic in our prayers. We will learn the significance of seeing our prayers through until fruit manifests!

  9. Never Give Up

    Are you in an awkward space in your life and you're having a hard time making heads from tails. Be encouraged to strategically get past it in prayer! Keep living, give yourself space to grow!

  10. Step Out and Become

    God is at the finish line rooting for you and waiting for you to step out. Be encouraged to grow and to BECOME who you are meant to be.

  11. Paying Homage

    Take a step back and remember the people who paved the way. Take a step forward to touch God in a way you never have before.

  12. Prayer of Recognition

    On this day, let us be intentional about recognizing who God is in our lives!

  13. Prayer of Thanksgiving

    Sometimes we find ourselves living in the space between waiting for the other shoe to drop and "Oh boy what now". But that does nothing but frustrates us. We have to learn to live in the realm of Thanksgiving!

  14. Build an Altar Right There

    We have to learn how to trust God, one way is by building altars where He has shown Himself, blessed, answered prayers, or created a way. Building altars is a way of honoring and remembering His goodness.

  15. Are You a Passive or Active Prayer

    It is not the volume of your voice or size of the words you use that determines the effectiveness of your prayer, rather your intentions and expectations.

  16. I'm Not Suicidal. Wait, Am I?

    Have you or someone you know been thinking of ending it all? Join us as we talk about it. There is help!

  17. Yahweh Ro'i

    Sometimes we need to remember that there is a supreme God who cares for us. He is so intentional about us. We have to learn to lean on Him as our shepherd.

  18. Break Time

    Life is amazing, but it can wear you out. Learn to give yourself a break so you can reboot and recharge.

  19. Letting Go

    Letting go of control can be very hard but we want what is best. Let us talk about it and then pray about it.

  20. Prayer for Future

    Which prayer for our future! Join me.

  21. Portia I Don't Know How To Pray, HELP!

    Feeling like prayer is too much, too complicated, too confusing? I used to as well but I learned along the way that prayer keeps me connected. Listen in as we talk about easy to use strategies to get you back to praying.

  22. Am I Still A Christian?

    Have you ever struggled in your faith because you didn't feel like you were as sold out to the cause as those around you? Well, this episode is for you!

  23. What's Holding You Back?

    Life is fleeting. we are but passengers who come by day and leave by night. What's stopping you from living it to the fullest?

  24. Remember, Pray for You First💯

    We do such a good job of praying for and covering everyone else that we forget we are our first priority. Learn to seek God for yourself!

  25. My children are too much, I'm overwhelmed, I need help

    Parenting can get rough and we all need help. I'm hopeful this podcast will relieve you of your embarrassment and shame and empower you to seek the help you need. We are the village that has come to help.

  26. Sunday Thoughts

    Random thoughts about life

  27. Phenomenal Woman

    Sis, rest in knowing that you are more than enough!

  28. Are You the Temple of God?

    You are the intended temple of God, are you prepared to be His host?

  29. THIS Is IT

    Have you noticed you are no longer engaged? You are physically present but you are not showing up? Come listen and be inspired to treat each encounter like it is THE encounter.

  30. Calm Life, Healthier Life: My sanity is invaluable!

    Y'all sometimes I want to "get em" too but then I realize that my sanity means more to me and is worth more than any clapback. Let's talk about.

  31. Conversations to Live By with Carmella Hill: The Truth about Mental Health Part II

    Join us as we talk to Carmella Hill, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor about mental health in the second installment of this 2-part series. Carmella is also the author of the Mental Health Column in Kingdom Christian Magazine, which can be found here:...

  32. Healing Through Coaching with Life Coach Jay Floyd Full Interview

    We all need help along our journey of life. Join us as we talk to Jay Floyd, Life Coach about the power of healing through coaching.

  33. Conversations to Live By with Carmella Hill: The Truth about Mental Health Part I

    Join us as we talk to Carmella Hill, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor about mental health. Carmella is also the author of the Mental Health Column in Kingdom Christian Magazine, which can be here: https://issuu.com/kingdomchristianmag/docs/february_2019_magazine

  34. 3 Weeks to Form a New Habit✔

    It's been 3 whole weeks and I have formed a new habit. What are you trying to do differently? Remember Najah Ferrell donate here https://www.gofundme.com/f/najahsboys

  35. Healing Through Coaching with Jay Floyd, Life Coach

    Join us this Thursday morning as we talk with Jay Floyd about doing life, being whole, and getting back to our best selves!

  36. Upcoming Podcast on Mental Health with Carmella Hill

    Join us this coming Wednesday and Friday as we talk to Carmella Hill, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor about Mental Health Issues!

  37. Making Decisions

    Making decisions can be hard but they are necessary. Join in the conversation.

  38. Untether Us

    *The movie Us is mentioned in this episode* Join us as we talk about being tethered unlawfully.

  39. Saturday Morning Prayer

    Sometimes we just need to pray for one another!

  40. Spiritual Intimacy

    Your relationship with God goes beyond the borders of of any brick and mortar facility. Join us as we talk and pray about it

  41. It's Spring Time Y'all

    Guys, we are entering into a new season. The season of life! Let's talk about it and pray it in!

  42. Terminating A Pregnancy

    The decision to terminate a pregnancy can prove emotionally caustic for a woman. Join me as we discuss the need for support and prayer during this time.

  43. Is This What I Really Want

    Sometimes we have to step back and ask ourselves this simple, yet important question. Join me today as we pray about it.

  44. Has The World Gone Mad

    With so much going on in the world it's up to us not to get caught up in the madness.

  45. Why Can't I Mind My Business

    Listen in as we talk about this very simple idea of minding our own business to help us live better. This may be the talk you need to hear. :)

  46. Why Don't I Have What I Want

    Sometimes we get in a place where we get stuck. Take some time to sow into someone else and watch your own life expand.

  47. *Special Episode* United Nations

    Fighting and praying for women and girls *Correction, on the tape I refer to a speech and I mistakenly credit it to Harriet Tubman, it is Sojourner Truth*

  48. I Need to Control Everything

    Are you that person who feels they need to control everything and everybody? Do you know someone like that? Well, join with me as we discuss and seek God for help with that.

  49. Give Your Vision Some Legs

    This is the best time to move your dream from inside of your mind into the real world!

  50. Stepping Out

    We have laid dormant for too long, pray with me for motivation to step out!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Real prayers for real life! Cover art photo provided by Sean Click on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yo_click

HOSTED BY

Portia J. Zaire

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Real prayers for real life! Cover art photo provided by Sean Click on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@yo_click

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