Bible, Women & Bathrobes Episode 14

Summary

During the conversation, Tamara Anderson, Bonnie Randall, and Jen Brewer discuss the significance of persistence in prayer, drawing inspiration from the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1. They emphasized the importance of trusting God's timing and seeking His guidance, even in the face of adversity. Tamara highlighted Hannah's unwavering faith and determination, while Bonnie and Jen shared their personal experiences of persisting in prayer and experiencing God's miracles and growth in faith. Later, the group discussed the importance of forgiveness and compassion within the church, and the role of women in history and their potential to usher in the return of Christ. They emphasized the need for church leaders to be mindful of their words and actions, and for women to stand up and claim their power.

Takeaways

·     From Jen, “[Hannah] had come with faith all these years. God, I know you can do it. I know you can do it. I know you can do it. Hope is, I know it can happen for me. Like, I know God can do it, but can you do it for me? And I believe that he will do it for me. Like I feel like that's where verse 18 is where she transitioned from faith to hope.”

·     From Bonnie, “Let go of this judging story and putting myself above anybody else realizing that we all are on our own unique path and our own unique missions.”

·     From Tamara, “I admire [Hannah] tremendously for her faith and courage, and being able to trust God--even with something hard. She was going through something terribly hard. So many times we turn to other places, and she just kept turning to God. And I think that that's a huge thing that we can learn from her.”

Today’s Podcast Hosts & Guests

Tamara K. Anderson

Tamara, founder of Women Warriors of Light, is a dynamic speaker, award winning author, and a podcaster. She is driven by her Christian faith to inspire faith in Jesus Christ. Alongside her husband, Justin, she navigates the joys and challenges of parenting four children with autism, ADHD, and mental health hurdles. You can find out more about Tamara on her website: https://www.tamarakanderson.com/

Bonnie Randall

Bonnie Randall is a wife, mother, trainer, speaker, actress, copywriter, heart centered life coach and has also been a business and marketing consultant for over 20 years. Her real passion is to help people grow as individuals and teach them how to resolve limiting beliefs. Bonnie enjoys teaching about mental health, abuse prevention and recovery classes. She runs a trauma recovery support group and YouTube channel called, Come Off Conqueror, which helps survivors of abuse find Christ centered healing. Find out more at: https://www.youtube.com/@comeoffconqueror

Jen Brewer

Jen Brewer is a member of our Women Warriors of Light advisory board. She is a nourisher of bodies and souls. She does this through speaking, writing, and global malnutrition work. She is the mother of 7 children, author of 6 books, and lover of traveling to discover yummy food and Jesus Christ (not necessarily in that order).

Transcript

If you'd like to read the transcript of today's episode, please visit our website: https://www.womenwarriorsoflight.com/blog/Persistence-in-Prayer-Lessons-from-Hannahs-Story