Encouragement Episodes

Can prayer really change an entire industry? In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Karen Covell — founder of the Hollywood Prayer Network — shares 25 years of remarkable stories about the power of intercessory prayer in one of the world's most influential mission fields: Hollywood.

Karen opens up about starting a prayer ministry that began small and has grown into 170 chapters across 40 countries, and shares a jaw-dropping personal testimony of how a group of friends' Sunday prayer coincided...

Have you ever wondered why God allows seasons of pruning in your life? Just as a gardener carefully trims a plant so it can flourish, our Heavenly Father removes what hinders our spiritual growth so we can bear even greater fruit.

In this episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Sheryl Kloehr shares a simple yet powerful lesson she discovered while pruning holly bushes in her neighborhood. What began as ordinary yard work became a vivid reminder of the life-changing truth found in Jesus' words: "I am t...

Many women silently carry the pain of infertility and pregnancy loss, wondering if God has forgotten them. In this powerful episode of the iRefresh Podcast, Carly Leasiolagi opens up about her decade-long journey through infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the spiritual battles that came with each season of waiting.

Carly shares how God met her in unexpected ways — through a stranger's prophetic word, a difficult act of obedience, and a painful process of surrendering control. She gets hone...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!
Kaitlyn covers great Scriptures on the process of us speaking life or death to our current circumstances and the promises of God we are still waiting on. We have a choice; we can work towards or against God's best... what will it be?

Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode, ...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!
Struggling with weariness or getting up and out of tough times? Rochelle offers answers to move in to the place God designed for us to be refreshed!

Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode, and join our community of women seeking to live prayer-filled, purposeful lives.

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!
We discuss how believers often disqualify themselves from prayer by comparing themselves to others or biblical figures like Elijah. God uses ordinary people to pray powerful, effective prayers. We explore the importance of persistence, the power of simple prayers, and the privilege of partnering with God to bring His kingdom to earth. We look at the importance of even a one-word prayer and how impactful it can be. Join Carrie Kittinger, Sheryl...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!
We dive deep into the prayer life of Jesus to uncover the perfect model for communicating with the Father. While we often recite the Lord’s Prayer, there is so much more to learn from how Jesus prayed—His rhythms, His solitude, and His posture of surrender. Join Carrie Kittinger, Sheryl Kloehr, and Veronica Scott as they focus on Matthew 26:41 on this prayer series.

Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share ...

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!
What were Jesus’ final desires for His followers? In this episode, we dive into John 17 to uncover the four specific things Jesus prayed for us: protection, sanctification, oneness, and unity.

Join Carrie and Veronica as they discuss the practical side of "staying strong in the Lord." We explore how to navigate the battlefield of the mind, why unity requires humility, and the power of speaking God's Word aloud to transform your thoughts. whet...