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Jodie Berndt

Jodie Berndt is a popular public speaker, a Bible teacher, and the author of the best-selling Praying the Scriptures book series which helps readers pray more effectively for their marriage, their children, and themselves. You can explore those books and other resources we have from Jodie in our online store. Jodie and her husband, Robert, reside in Virginia and have four grown children and several grandchildren. Learn more about Jodie and her ministry at her website, jodieberndt.com.

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How to Trust God With Your Adult Children

Many parents struggle when their adult children make decisions that feel risky. Trusting God in those moments can be incredibly difficult. You can release them into His care.

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Best of 2024: Praying for Your Teen’s Heart and Future

Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, conflict and more — using the power of God’s Word.

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Trusting God With Your Adult Child

Author Jodie Berndt offers encouragement to parents who worry about their adult child and guidance for how they can entrust their child to God through prayer.

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Praying for Your Teen’s Heart and Future (Part 2 of 2)

Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, prodigals and more — using the power of God’s Word. (Part 2 of 2)

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Praying for Your Teen’s Heart and Future (Part 1 of 2)

Parents often face the teen years with fear because we often don’t fully understand what struggles teens are dealing with. Jodie wants to equip parents of teens to pray with confidence about dating, peer pressure, social media, prodigals and more — using the power of God’s Word. (Part 1 of 2)

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Best of 2023: Praying For Your Marriage is Essential (Part 2 of 2)

In this best of 2023 broadcast, Jodie Berndt encourages couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own faith, how to pray with different personalities, praying through conflict over finances, and praying the scriptures through a season of difficulty. This is a discussion you won’t want to miss! (Part 2 of 2)