#370: Can I Develop a Prayer Habit? With Jennifer Tucker

4:13 Podcast with Jennifer Rothschild

Jennifer Rothschild

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 October 2025

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever noticed that even when your body is still, your mind is still racing? Worry, distractions, and endless to-do lists often crowd out the quiet we long for—and can make prayer feel impossible.

But what if there was a way to experience both peace in your mind and presence in prayer?

In this episode, author Jennifer Tucker invites us into the practice of meditation—Christian meditation where you focus on God’s Word, become attentive to His presence, and renew your mind by filling your thoughts with His truth.

Not only does Jennifer share the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of meditation, but she’ll also set you up with a simple, practical framework to get started. Plus, she’ll help you recognize how to know if you’re truly hearing from God as you listen for His voice through prayer.

My friend, if you’ve ever struggled to still your mind—or if prayer feels more like a duty than a delight—this conversation will encourage and equip you. You’ll come away with the first steps to cultivate a more purposeful, peaceful prayer life, and with it, deeper intimacy with God.

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0:00.0	When we meditate on scripture, we are focusing, and the mindfulness element of it is we're focusing
0:05.5	on the present moment, not the future, not the past, but right here right now.
0:09.8	And as Christians, we're focusing on God's presence with us in this present moment.
0:14.7	So it deepens our awareness of him with us in every moment.
0:18.9	And that awareness has changed my life in so many ways, just as I
0:24.3	walk through the day, knowing he's right there with me through it all. And reminding your mind
0:31.2	and reminding your soul of that truth is it can make a significant impact.
0:40.0	Do you ever notice that even when your body is not moving, your mind is racing?
0:46.5	Worry, to-do lists, and life's clutter just keep us from the stillness that we long for.
0:54.3	And let's be honest, prayer can feel nearly impossible,
0:58.7	but you can be present in prayer and you can develop a prayer habit.
1:06.3	Today's guest author Jennifer Tucker is going to show you how to still your soul, listen to God
1:14.1	through His Word, and renew your mind through the practice of meditation.
1:20.2	This is a lovely, life-giving, and intensely practical conversation.
1:26.6	So, let's get it going. Welcome to the 413 podcast, where
1:31.2	practical encouragement and biblical wisdom set you up to live the I-Can life, because you can do all
1:39.6	things through Christ who strengthens you. Now welcome your host, Jennifer Rothschild. Well, happy October
1:46.3	our people. I'm Jennifer, and I'm just here to help you be and do more than you feel capable of
1:51.2	as you're living this I can life along with me and Casey. It's true. It's through Christ. His
1:56.7	strengthen us that we can do all things. And most importantly importantly that we can be who he has created us
2:02.4	and called us to be so I hope you've had a good week maybe the leaves are starting to change where
2:09.0	you are I'm out and about with fresh grounded faith and so if you haven't made your plans yet you
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