You’re Not Doing Prayer Wrong—You’re Just Missing This One Thing | Ep. 49 | Season 3

Christian moms—longing for deeper prayer and intimacy with God? Join Charity Rios as she explores Christian mysticism and the wisdom of Teresa of Avila. Discover how to connect with God through mental prayer, contemplation, and spiritual formation—even in the chaos of motherhood.

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Show Notes:

If you're a Christian mom longing for deeper spiritual formation, more meaningful prayer, and real intimacy with God, this episode is for you. 🌿

Join Charity Rios as she unpacks the wisdom of Teresa of Avila, a mother of the faith and master of Christian mysticism, to guide you into a richer relationship with Jesus—even in the middle of motherhood chaos.

You’ll learn how to:

• Pray with your heart, not just your words

• Create sacred moments with God—even in busy mom life

• Use creative contemplation to encounter God's presence

• Let go of control and embrace God's wisdom and peace

• Build a secret place in your soul for communion with God

• Understand what mental prayer really is (and why it matters)

Through gentle guided prayer and simple creative practices, Charity will help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with the One who sees you in every season of motherhood.

This episode is perfect for Christian moms who:

• Crave a deeper connection with God

• Feel burnt out on surface-level spirituality

• Want tools for growing in faith without extra overwhelm

• Are curious about Christian mysticism but don’t know where to start

💛 Let this be your reminder: God is not asking you to do more—He’s inviting you to be with Him more.

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