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Why we don't always get what we pray for

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Woman Alive podcast with Tola-Doll Fisher we're talking about faith and failure. Jesus tells us 'ask and it will be given to you' but sometimes it doesn't always feel like we're getting the answer we want.

Deputy Editor of the Woman Alive Magazine Jemimah Wright is an author in her own right. She's penned three historical novels - and loves a love story! Her prayers to find a husband seemed to go unanswered for many years.

Mia Fieldes is an Australian singer songwriter. She began her career in the worship team at Hillsong in Sydney and has collaborated with Jesus Culture, Bethel Music and Michael W. Smith. She prayed for a husband and was given a vision.

The Great Sexpectations dilemma this week is: 'How do I set boundaries with my toxic friend?'

https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-how-do-i-set-boundaries-with-a-toxic-friend/19154.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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