The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids

Why the things we pray for can still exhaust us with Melissa Miller

July 28, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Have you ever received an answer to prayer only to discover it was much harder than you expected?In this episode, author Melissa Miller talks about "change fatigue," the emotional exhaustion that can come even during the seasons we've prayed for.Melissa shares her family's adoption story, the surprising challenges that followed, and how God met her in the middle of overwhelming change. We talk about why Christians often feel guilty admitting that good change is still hard, how Scripture validates those experiences, and practical ways to process complicated emotions with God.If you've ever felt grateful and overwhelmed at the same time, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone and that God's grace meets you right where you are.Resources MentionedBut I Prayed for This bookMelissa’s websiteInstagramSubstackHands-On BibleThe Adventure BibleBridging ResilienceGet your copy of our latest prayer journal Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation today!Prefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube!The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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