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Friend, how do you feel right now — in your mind, in your body, and in your spirit? Whether you are thriving today or barely holding on, this conversation is going to bring you hope and renew your spirit. We are so delighted to welcome back the beautiful and gifted Jennifer Tucker — bestselling author, artist, and devoted follower of Jesus.
Jennifer is the author of the beloved Breathless Prayer, as well as Present in Prayer, and today we are celebrating her newest book, Prayer in Motion: An Invitation to Be Fully Present, Connect with God, and Pray with Your Whole Self. Jennifer is a wife, mother, grandmother, mental health advocate, and she joins us from Georgia with so much warmth and wisdom to share.
In this conversation, Jennifer takes us on a journey through all three of her books and shares how each one grew out of a deeply personal season of her own life. From the breathing exercises that tethered her to Christ during her most anxious years, to the stillness of Scripture meditation, to the discovery that our bodies were made to move in connection with God — this is a conversation that will shift the way you think about prayer entirely.
Jennifer opens up about her own struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, and how prayer had quietly become just another item on her to-do list — until God invited her into something freer and more alive. She shares the beautiful science behind movement, including how our muscles release proteins called “hope molecules” every time we move, and why even the gentlest motion can lift our mood and draw us closer to God’s presence.
Friend, you were not made to live in a state of overwhelm, disconnected from your body and running on empty. God is both your Great Physician and your Wonderful Counselor, and He is inviting you into a rhythm of rest, movement, and prayer that can truly change your life.
In this episode we discuss:
How Jennifer’s three books work together as a complete trilogy for connecting with God through breath, stillness, and movement
Why prayer can quietly become a checklist — and how to find your way back to genuine connection
The science of “hope molecules” and what even gentle movement does for your mind and body
Practical grounding techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 method and finding “glimmers” in everyday moments
Simple movement practices — stretching, walking, and more — that invite God into your whole day
Why community and connection are essential to feeling safe and at peace in your body
Important Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prayer-Motion-Invitation-Present-Connect/dp/1400248027
Website: https://littlehousestudio.net/about
Wonderfully Made Website: https://wonderfullymade.org/
Allie’s Website: https://alliemariesmith.com/
Get the book: “Social Media Reset” https://a.co/d/96g5Lu1
Get the book “Wonderfully Made” https://a.co/d/6Uc43hI
Invite Allie to Speak or Book an Interview
https://alliemariesmith.com/speaking
Life Coaching for Teen Girls
https://wonderfullymade.org/teen-lifecoaching/
About Jennifer
Jennifer Tucker is an artist and bestselling author whose work has been featured in multiple publications and books. She was awarded the 2023 ECPA Christian Book Award for New Author of the Year for her first book, Breath as Prayer: Calm Your Anxiety, Focus Your Mind, and Renew your Soul. She is also the author and illustrator of Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace Through Biblical Meditation, and her most recent book, Prayer in Motion: An Invitation to Be Fully Present, Connect with God, and Pray with Your Whole Self. Jennifer is a wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a devoted follower of Jesus and an advocate for mental health. She lives in Georgia with her family.
