Moms in Prayer Podcast (Moms in Prayer, Int'l and Christian Parenting)
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| 15 Feb 2021 | Episode 140 - Collegiate Day of Prayer with Julie Loos | 00:29:26 | |
“We are the moms that can pray and turn the tide on the college campus.” Today, Stacy sits down with Moms in Prayer’s College Liassion, Julie Loos as shares welcomes one and all to join her in strategic prayer for the most influential institution in Western civilization—the college campus. Don’t miss the invitation to pray on the Collegiate Day of Prayer coming up on Thursday, February 25. About our Guest: Julie Loos is a writer and speaker with a passion for prayer for college campuses and apologetics training for our youth. Julie is in her twentieth year of leadership with Moms in Prayer International and as part of that time served as the Missouri State Coordinator. She currently serves as the national College Groups Liaison, equipping thousands of moms in how to pray strategically for the college campus using her apologetics training and cultural insights. She also believes the campus is a focal point for upcoming revival, spiritual awakening, and cultural change. She was a contributing writer to Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. She is also an activist for stemming the tide of the youth exodus from the faith and worked for five years on the national staff for the campus apologetics ministry Ratio Christi. Links: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/college-praying-moms/ https://collegiatedayofprayer.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1zbp0dCs94 To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Episode 197 - Easter Devotion for Families with Barbara Reaoch | 00:33:32 | |
“I have learned to really esteem the role God has given parents and teachers.” What a privilege to get to share Jesus with the next generation! And it’s never too early to start. Today Stacy talks with author and Bible teacher Barbara Reaoch about passing on the power of God’s living word to our children. She offers helpful and very practical tips on how to do this. Listen in Barbara invites us into the wonder of the greatest rescue story ever told, the story of Easter. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Barbara Reaoch is the author of A Jesus Easter (2022) and co-author of Making Room for Her: Biblical Wisdom for a Healthy Relationship with Your Mother-in-Law or Daughter-in-Law (2022) . She served with Bible Study Fellowship as International Director of the Children's Division. You can connect with her at www.barbarareaoch.com SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. Matthew 16:15-17 “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.” Mark 9:37 And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19 BOOKS BY BARBARA REAOCH: A Jesus Easter A Jesus Christmas Why Christmas Why Easter
LINKS: Moms in Prayer Booklet-ebook format momsinprayer.perfectlyimperfect.org MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | How to Teach Your Child to Pray w Marcy Russo | 00:24:20 | |
“Don’t just tell your children you will pray for them, pray out loud with them, so they can learn they can come to God with anything.” Marcy Russo, our Moms in Prayer Southeast Division Coordinator, joins us on the podcast today to share how she taught her children to pray and some tips she learned along the way. She reminds us that it is not a list of “how-to’s”, but simply living in the grace of God. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org SCRIPTURES The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 ESV I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 2 Timothy 1:5 ESV You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Episode 189 - Amazing Graciousness with Fern Nichols | 00:33:22 | |
“The tongue is a daily reminder and motivation to purify the heart.” It sure is! Oh how we all want to be gracious, but how? Today‘s guest is the one and only Fern Nichols, founder of Moms in Prayer International. Listen in as Fern shares the pathway to graciousness available to us all as God’s children. This message is timeless treasure from our Moms in Prayer archives. It’s a message that gets right to the heart of the matter because truly, graciousness is a matter of the heart. About our Guest: Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150 countries.Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching and training women how to pray effectively.She and her husband Rle have been married 53 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. Books: “Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children” by Fern Nichols “Moms Little Book of Powerful Prayers” by Fern Nichols “The Moms in Prayer Booklet” by Fern Nichols Links: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 02 Aug 2021 | Episode 164 - Numbered Days & A Heart of Wisdom with Eryn Lynum | 00:33:34 | |
“Christ makes you enough for the children He has called you to.” Today Stacy talks with author, speaker, and homeschooling mom of four, Eryn Lynum. Listen in as she shares how the Lord has taught her to number her days and in return how He has given her a heart of wisdom. Is it too late for those of us parenting grown children? Don’t miss this hope-filled encouragement straight from the heart of our loving heavenly father who is able to redeem, restore and make new. About our Guest: Eryn Lynum is a speaker and author of the book 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting (Bethany House Publishers), along with features in four books by Guideposts. She holds a degree in Biblical studies and is a certified Master Naturalist, pointing others to the Creator through the wonders He has made. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children. One of their top family values is to “do life together,” and they seek to do that in work, homeschool, faith, and play. Eryn has been featured on Focus on the Family, FamilyLife, Proverbs31 Ministries, MOPS International, Bible Gateway, Her View From Home, and For Every Mom. Every opportunity she gets, she is out exploring God’s creation with her family and sharing the adventures at www.ErynLynum.com Books: “936 Pennies” by Eryn Lynum “A Praying Life” by Paul E. Miller Links: http://erynlynum.com/how-936-pennies-will-forever-change-how-you-parent/ http://erynlynum.com/for-when-your-9-36-of-parenthood-has-all-been-spent/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | How to Teach Your Grandkids to Pray w Marcy Russo | 00:21:29 | |
“Begin to pray for them at an early age, that they would have an awakening and awareness for Jesus and the need for Him in their life.” Marcy Russo is back for part two to share with us how we can help grow our grandchildren’s love for the Lord and prayer. She has grandkids near and far and has learned ways to love on them all. Be encouraged! We can still have an impact on this next generation, no matter our stage of life! The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Life-Giving! That’s what Moms in Prayer (MIP) has been to Marcy over the years. She has been praying in a MIP group since her children were 3, 6, and 8. She and her group prayed through every age, stage and situation, and now her kids are married with children of their own. Moms in Prayer was her best parenting tool because it brought her peace, taught her how to pray, and changed her responses by growing her love for the Lord and His word. SCRIPTURES When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 ESV The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Victorious: Moms in Prayer 40th Anniversary Celebration | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | Episode 130 - 2020 Global Report: Praying for Europe with Kathrin Larsen | 00:29:26 | |
The global pandemic has not stopped the movement of God in Europe and Israel. Today Lee sits down with Moms in Prayer Europe Director, Kathrin Larsen to discuss the challenges families and schools face in 2020 and the open door that has been brought about through suffering. Listen in as they discuss the prayer strategies God has used to work a softening in the hearts of children throughout Europe. About our Guest: After 20 years of praying with Moms in Prayer, Europe Director, Kathrin Larsen has seen God move and is a witness that God answers prayer, performs miracles in the lives of children, and for children and schools throughout Europe. Kathrin and her family make their home in Switzerland.
To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International To learn more about Moms in Prayer Europe: https://momsinprayer.org/who-we-are/global-community/europe/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Episode 273 - Hope in the Battle with Jodi Novak | 00:29:11 | |
“We were stripped away from anything that we knew and the only thing we could do was go to God. The only thing we could do was go to the Word.” Brain cancer survivor and full-time mom, Jodi Novak, tells us about her journey of walking through a very difficult diagnosis. She is now a long-term survivor and passionate about encouraging others who are in the midst of their own brain cancer battle. Listen in as she emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord, His Word and being prayerful in the midst of life changing circumstances. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org
ABOUT OUR GUEST Jodi Novak is originally from rural South Dakota. Jodi accepted the Lord in college and she met her husband, Kneil, on a summer mission trip in 1996. Three years into their marriage, in June 2001, Jodi was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer (Glioblastoma). Jodi is now a long-term survivor and she’s passionate about encouraging others who are in the midst of their own brain cancer journey. Jodi’s faith in Jesus Christ and love of community are the driving forces in helping families touched by brain tumors. When not writing children’s books about brain cancer, Jodi is a part-time dental hygienist and a full-time mom of her two busy girls. Jodi has joyfully been involved with Moms in Prayer groups since 2015. She and her family reside in Parker, CO. SCRIPTURES For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NKJV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 ESV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 ESV Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ESV BOOKS Boo-Bear’s Big Day: A Hope Filled Story About Brain Cancer New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Hope for Parents of Prodigals | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Episode 229 - Fighting the Good Fight with Jonathan Evans | 00:27:18 | |
“God doesn’t waste anything and you know for certain He is going to use everything.” What a comfort to know! Today Stacy welcomes Jonathan Evans to the podcast. Not only is he a pastor and an author but Jonathan is also a former NFL fullback that serves as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. Listen in as he encourages us to keep on fighting the good fight through the battles of life. Don’t miss the beautiful stories of Jonathan’s very own praying mom that are woven throughout the podcast. ABOUT OUR GUEST: A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in Christian Leadership, Jonathan Evans is a mentor, author, speaker and former NFL fullback who serves as the chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys and co-chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks. As part of his commitment to developing the next generation of devoted Christian leaders, he travels the country speaking at churches, conferences, men’s events, banquets and student-athlete events. Follow Jonathan and learn more about his journey on Facebook @JonathanBlakeEvans, Twitter @EvansLegacy and Instagram@JonathanBlakeEvans. Jonathan also serves with his pastor, friend and father, Dr. Tony Evans, both in the local church and the national ministry. Together, the two of them have written Get in the Game, and in 2021 he released his first stand-alone book, Your Time Is Now. Jonathan’s newest book is Fighting Your Battles: Every Christian’s Playbook for Victory over Life’s Challenges. He and his wife, Kanika, are the proud parents of five children. The family resides in Dallas, Texas. SCRIPTURE: (NASB unless noted) “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.” Genesis 50:20 And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat: This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God’s.’” 2 Chronicles 20:15 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight..” Proverbs 3:5-6 “For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep, and was laid among his fathers and underwent decay.” Acts 13:36 “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect [result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV) BOOKS BY JONATHAN EVANS: Fighting Your Battles Your Time is Now LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 27 Dec 2021 | Episode 185 - A Heart for Teachers with Tara Malven | 00:30:07 | |
“Prayer has never been out of our schools.” Hallelujah! Today Stacy welcomes the President of Teachers Who Pray, Tara Malven to the podcast. She is here with the awesome news that not only are moms praying but our Christian educators are praying as well. Listen in as Tara shares her testimony of how a fellow teacher to lead her to Christ. God is answering our prayers; He is opening the eyes of teachers, turning them from darkness to light on campuses all over the world. About our Guest: Tara Malven is the President of Teachers Who Pray. Tara started her career as an intellectual property and transaction attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. After eight years in law, she felt called to make a difference as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. She accepted a fellowship with the Academy for Urban School Leadership and earned a master’s degree in education from National Louis University. Now a mother and homemaker, Tara lives near Detroit, Michigan, and volunteers for a long list of ministries. Her desire is to see teachers living fearlessly in their God-given identity through their faith in Christ Jesus. Links: https://www.teacherswhopray.org/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 04 Jan 2021 | Episode 134 - Global Report: Praying for India and Asia with Stephanie McDermott and Sneha Thomas | 00:36:39 | |
How does Moms in Prayer work in countries where believers in Christ are the very small minority, and how do moms pray when their children may be persecuted for their faith? Today, Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer’s Asian International Leadership Developer, Stephanie McDermott, and Indian national, Sneha Thomas to discuss the ways God is moving among His people to call intercessors for children and schools in Asia. This is a must listen episode. About our Guests: Sneha Thomas holds her Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and her Masters in Computer Applications. She is married to Dr. Thomas George, interventional cardiologist, and the mother of two boys. Sneha is a full time homemaker and bondservant of Jesus Christ. She serves as a teaching leader with Bible Study fellowship, Kottayam at Baker chapel and as a International Contact Person and Leader of a Moms in Prayer group in Kottayam. Stephanie McDermott has been with MIPI in a leadership role for over 16 years. She has lived in 5 different countries spanning the Middle East, Europe, Asia Pacific and India, and has been a MIPI leader in each country she has lived in. Hosting groups in her home, other women’s homes, in churches, villages Stephanie is always willing to spread the 4 Steps of Prayer. She has trained many moms that still continue to lead groups in all the countries. Now back in USA, Stephanie holds the position of State Coordinator for Florida and also has a role on the Global Ministry side of MIPI. She is an International Leader Developer for India, Singapore & Sri Lanka. Her life is an eventful one, as each new day brings her alongside wonderful opportunities to introduce moms to the power of prayer; and cover our next generation of leaders for Christ and His Kingdom’s work; here in USA and Asia Pacific. Stephanie is a mom of two third culture kids, and along with her husband William, they all support her passion for MIP. Stephanie loves hosting dinners for friends and family and taking care of her 4 cats: Joy & Hope from Singapore and Grace and Jeremiah from India.
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3- “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.” Links: To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International To learn more about the Global Day of Prayer and Fasting on January 13, 2021: https://momsinprayer.org/events/global-day-of-prayer-fasting-2021/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Episode 200 - Hope for the Mom who Feels Defeated with Sharon Gamble | 00:37:14 | |
“God, even in hard times, can turn ashes into beauty.” Today we begin our series Moms in Bible Part 2. You are not going to want to miss a moment of this power-packed episode talking about the very first mom in the Bible, Eve. Stacy’s special guest is author, speaker, moms in prayer mom and Sweet Selah Ministries founder, Sharon Gamble. Listen in she points us all to the hope we have in Jesus who is always able to give us victory even if we feel defeated. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sharon Gamble’s goal and driving purpose is to see Christian women carve out quiet spaces to meet with God, to know Him and to love Him more and more. That God-given passion led her to establish Sweet Selah Ministries, devoted to giving women encouragement and tools to take time out of their busy, busy lives to “be still” with the One who loves them most. Author and frequent speaker at ladies’ groups and conferences, Sharon posts fun, inspiring blogs on her website, SweetSelah.org, co-hosts a podcast, The Sweet Selah Moments Podcast, and frequently offers online Bible studies through social media. Her books include Sweet Selah Moments: Encouragement for Everyday Living, a daily devotional guide, Give Me Wings to Soar: A Sweet Selah Journey Toward a Deeper Walk with God, a guide to devotional study of God’s Word, and Give Me Wings to Soar: A Sweet Selah Journal that accompanies the book by the same name. She’s currently working on a third book, Loved: A Bible Study of the Gospel of John. Sharon was actively involved for 21 years with the ministry of Moms in Prayer International, serving four and a half years as USA national director. Sharon and husband, Ray, live in New Hampshire, have two lovely daughters, two fine sons-in-law, an ever-growing number of grandchildren—and a cute, little dog, Bella, who brings much joy and occasional “trouble” into their lives. SCRIPTURES: (NLT unless noted) Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” So the Lord God formed from the ground all the wild animals and all the birds of the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would call them, and the man chose a name for each one. He gave names to all the livestock, all the birds of the sky, and all the wild animals. But still there was no helper just right for him. So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep. While the man slept, the Lord God took out one of the man’s ribs and closed up the opening. Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man. “At last!” the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? Matthew 18:12 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 BOOKS BY SHARON GAMBLE: Sweet Selah Moments: Encouragement for Everyday Living Give Me Wings to Soar: A Sweet Selah Journey Toward a Deeper Walk with God A Sweet Selah Journal LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 16 May 2022 | Episode 205 - Hope for the Mom Facing Uncertainty with Emilia Frech de Alberto | 00:29:15 | |
“The choices Naomi and Ruth make can be seen as a picture of how we can respond to God’s invitation to stay where we are in sin or stake all our future on Him.” Oh how we pray our children will make the choice to stake all on Jesus! Today Stacy talks with our wonderful Moms in Prayer International Regional Coordinator of Honduras, Emilia Frech de Alberto as we continue our Moms in the Bible series. She is here to share on our next Bible mom, a favorite of many, Ruth. Listen in as Emilia encourages us to trust our sovereign God who rules in the midst of uncertain times. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Emilia Frech de Alberto has loved to pray since she was very young. For many years, she willingly served with much love and passion as an interpreter for American missionaries living in her country, while she was studying at the University to become an Architect. After graduating, she strongly felt God's call on her life. Doors of opportunity had opened for her to obtain a degree in Practical Theology from Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX. After several missionary trips, she returned to her country, Honduras. She began to seek God's purpose for her life as her heart had a yearning to be a blessing to her nation; continued working for many years as a teacher and English coordinator in a Christian School and now working from home at a marketing company, also preparing to become a Certified Translator. In 2014, she pioneered her first Moms in Prayer group at a Bilingual School where she worked as a Spiritual Counselor. In July 2018, she became Area Coordinator and is now transitioning to serve as Regional Coordinator. She is excited to see how God is answering their prayers; her team-leaders are growing and helping her to extend the ministry in every department of Honduras. Emilia and her husband Alex have three sons, Caleb Elias, Afif Josue and Alex David. SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) “Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women. Let your eyes be on the field that they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink what the young men have drawn.” Ruth 2:8-9 (ESV) And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman. Ruth 3:11 (ESV) Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:“Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 2 Samuel 7:18 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 (ESV) Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21 LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Episode 232 - Steadfast Prayer with Jessica Okello | 00:32:35 | |
“Never, never, never give up praying for your children.” Why? Because our faithful God hears and answers prayer! Today Stacy speaks with the Moms in Prayer International Country Coordinator of Uganda, Jessica Okello. She is here to share one jaw dropping testimony of answered prayer after another. Listen closely because you don’t want to miss any of Jessica’s amazing stories or her powerful encouragement. and she currently serves as the Moms in Prayer Country Coordinator for Uganda. She and her late husband Pastor Nelson, have faithfully served in church and also with Alarm ministries. Together they have raised not only their own five children but also many, many more that they have welcomed into their home. SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted) “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” John 17:20-21 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8 LINKS: Buy One Give One Moms in Prayer Global Donation MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Episode 173 - Empowered Through His Provision with Sandra Bosch | 00:36:25 | |
“Jesus can do so much with so little.” What a powerful truth to remember as moms! Today we begin our series called “Empowered” focusing on the I AM statements of Jesus. Stacy welcomes our wonderful Country Coordinator of Chile, Sandra Bosch to the podcast. Listen in as she shares how we are empowered as moms through knowing Jesus as our bread of life and how knowing Jesus changes everything. About our Guest: Sandra Bosch has a genuine passion for prayer and encouraging women in the gift of intercession. Since she accepted Christ as her Savior, the Lord has guided, challenged and trained her in praying for others, filling her heart with His love for the lost. In 2010, the Lord introduced her to Moms In Prayer, with the need to prayer for her then 2-year-old daughter. Currently Sandra serves as Country Coordinator in Chile together with many incredible women who serve beside her on the Moms in Prayer International Chilean Team. Sandra and her husband Juan Pablo reside in Santiago de Chile, with their two lovely daughters, Anabel, 13 and Tamara, 9 and their two Chilean Fox Terriers, Manchita and Chiquitin. Links: https://momsinprayer10-21.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?saleCode=P74BU https://momsinprayer.org/shop/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Episode 263 - Student-Led Prayer Brings Change to Schools with Olivia Williamson | 00:25:58 | |
“We love equipping this generation, not just calling them to pray, but teaching them how to pray.” What started with eight high school students praying weekly in a large public high school, has grown to 3,500 student-led prayer groups on middle and high school campuses in 33 U.S. states. Olivia Williamson, Director of Campus Ministries for Claim Your Campus and Enlightened Students, tells us more including testimonies of students whose hearts have been touched by prayer. Find out how your middle or high school students can start praying for their school and participate as a family in the Prayer Walk Project. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Olivia Williamson serves as the Director of Campus Ministries for Claim Your Campus and Enlightened Students. With a heart for prayer, this next generation, and developing young leaders, she desires to see leaders rise up and take their place in the Kingdom. Olivia is also an engaging speaker, musician, passionate worship leader, and writer. She lives in Kansas City with her husband, Kyle, and their dog, Captain. Kyle previously served as a youth pastor and is now on staff at Claim Your Campus. SCRIPTURES The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18 NKJV Sing to the LORD; praise his name. Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Psalm 96:2 NLT May he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. Hebrews 13:21 NLT One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4 NKJV LINKS Claim Your Campus & Free Prayer App Claim Your Campus Prayer Walk Project · New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Episode 299 - Comparison vs Identity in Christ with Shannon Popkin & Lee Nienhuis | 00:38:21 | |
“As a parent it is easy to feel like we are getting it all wrong, all the time. There are no perfect moms, there’s just moms who need Jesus. And there’s grace for us here.” The enemy would love for us and our kids to constantly compare ourselves to others and neglect our true identities that are found in Christ. Today Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis return to the podcast to share about their soon to release book, “Comparison Girl for Teens”. They remind us of a better way, the Jesus way, to live and see others. There is so much more joy and freedom found in His way. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS From the platform, page, and podcast mic, Shannon Popkin invites you to drink deeply of God’s story, and live like it’s true. Shannon’s books include Control Girl, Comparison Girl, Comparison Girl for Teens (2024), and Shaped by God’s Promises (2024). Shannon also hosts the Live Like It’s True Bible podcast and has been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Proverbs 31. She’s happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every day. Together, they have the joy of watching their three young-adult kids become the amazing people God created them to be. You can connect with Shannon at shannonpopkin.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, or Youtube. Lee Nienhuis is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher. She cohosts the Martha & Mary Show and the You Can Tell the Children podcast with Bible2School. Lee’s books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids and Countercultural Parenting are a clarion call for parents looking to raise wholehearted Christ followers. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four kids and live in West Michigan. Find her at leenienhuis.com. SCRIPTURES For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 ESV The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12 ESV So the last will be first, and the first last. Matthew 20:16 ESV For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 ESV LINKS BOOKS Comparison Girl for Teens: Thriving Beyond Measure in a World That Compares Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus to Flip the Script on Your Measure-Up Mindset MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | Episode 288 - Parenting with Grace with Crystal Paine | 00:47:23 | |
“Allow yourself to be so filled up with the truth of God’s Word, that there’s not space for the lies to take up residence.” New York Times bestselling author and podcast host, Crystal Paine, shares about her motherhood journey and transformation from parenting for approval to love-centered parenting. Listen in as Crystal gives practical wisdom, fills our minds with truth and reminds us to anxiously anticipate God’s faithfulness each day. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org
ABOUT OUR GUEST Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com, host of The Crystal Paine Show podcast, and a New York Times bestselling author. Her desire is to help women across the globe live with more joy, purpose, and intention in their everyday lives. She lives with her husband and six kids in the Nashville, Tennessee, area, where she is actively involved in her local church. Her biggest passions are helping women understand how the gospel can radically transform their lives, raising awareness for foster care, going on adventures with her family (locally, domestically, and internationally), finding great deals at the grocery store, having heartfelt conversations, and trying to read too many books at one time!
SCRIPTURES Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13 ESV I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 NKJV So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. John 19:30 NKJV I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:18-23 NIV Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NIV
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| 30 Sep 2024 | God’s Great Love Casts Out Fear | Part Two w Fern Nichols | 00:27:51 | |
“When you’re in the Word daily and see God’s love over and over again, it gets easier to immediately trust Him. And that then means the fear is not there. Fear is not of God because God is love.” Today we welcome back Moms in Prayer Founder, Fern Nichols, for part two of God’s Great Love Casts Out Fear. She helps us fill our arsenals with God’s Word to fight against the enemy and soak in the truth of God’s love. God not only shows us His great love, He IS love. And that changes everything. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150 countries. Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching and training women how to pray effectively. She and her husband Rle have been married for over 50 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. SCRIPTURES “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:32 NIV But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 ESV See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 NIV Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. John 17:23b NIV And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts, living within you as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love; and may you be able to feel and understand, as all God’s children should, how long, how wide, how deep, and how high his love really is; Ephesians 3:17-18 TLB When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:3-4 CSB Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. Psalm 103:1-4, 17-18 NIV LINKS BOOKS Mom's Little Book of Powerful Prayers Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children When Moms Pray Together: True Stories of God's Power to Transform Your Child MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Episode 230 - Teaching Our Children to Praise with Lauren Chandler | 00:27:51 | |
"Because He is a good God, there is always a reason to praise Him.” Today Stacy talks with worship leader, author and pastor’s wife, Lauren Chandler. She is here to share her heart for worship through her beautiful new children’s book, Praise Him. Listen in as she helps us see the benefits of praise and that it’s never too early to teach our little ones to praise our good and faithful God. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lauren Chandler is passionate about writing, music, and leading worship at her home congregation, the Village Church, and across the country. She is the author of two Bible studies, including With Us in the Wilderness, and three other books, including two for children: Goodbye to Goodbyes and Praise Him. Lauren and her husband, Matt Chandler, live with their three children in Flower Mound, Texas. SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted) “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Psalm 22:3 (KJV) “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” Psalm 103:1 “Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.” Psalm 139:12 “And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:3
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| 10 May 2021 | Episode 152 - Godly Motherhood with Jessie Seneca | 00:32:02 | |
“One of life’s greatest blessings is to have a godly mother. And thus, one of the greatest gifts you can give your children is being a godly mother.” How do we do this? On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Jessie Seneca, author, speaker, and founder of More of Him Ministries. You won’t want to miss a moment as Jessie freely and graciously shares godly wisdom she has gleaned in raising her children. About our Guest: Jessie Seneca is the founder of More of Him Ministries and the iMOM at home conference. Jessie lives in Bethlehem, PA with her husband, John of 35 years. They have two daughters, Lauren and Sarah and two wonderful son-in-laws. And now add on two grandsons, Luke and Connor (life is full!). Her message inspires women to move into a whole-hearted lifestyle, one devoted fully to God. Jessie’s passion and wisdom is to use the gifts God has given her to speak into the lives of her listeners and readers through her Bible studies and books. While writing her book, Raising Girls, Diaper to Diamond, she had one question at the forefront of her mind, “What do I wish I could tell the younger me?” She doesn’t claim to have all the answers and like most of us, has made mistakes along the way, but her continued desire has been to develop girls into responsible young adults while nurturing a deep friendship with her own daughters. Most days you can find Jessie walking her two golden-doodles, Bella and Murphy or playing with her grandsons.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7 (NIV) Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. Colossians 3:23 (NIV) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.
Books: “Raising Girls: Diaper to Diamond” by Jessie Seneca “Friendship: Sisters for a Journey” by Jessie Seneca
Links: https://moreofhimministries.org https://moreofhimministries.org/imom-online/ https://momsinprayer.org/motherhood-matters-10-things-i-wish-i-knew/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/
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| 21 Aug 2023 | Episode 271 - Why Pray? with Nathanael King | 00:25:16 | |
“One day in heaven, we will be astounded at how God took our simple, little prayers and used them for this amazing thing that had not just an impact in one person’s life, but had a generational impact that went on through history.” Pastor and elder, Nathanael King, talks about the importance of prayer and how it can make an impact globally and eternally. He shares how we can pray more deeply and intentionally for our kids, teachers and pastors. Listen in as he speaks one powerful truth after another! ABOUT OUR GUEST Nathanael has been blessed to be married to Melissa since 2006, and together with their children they live in California. They have four boys, and one little princess: Nehemiah, Elijah, Isaiah, Micaiah, and Charis. Nathanael has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University, and a M.Div. in Pastoral Studies from Talbot School of Theology. He has served in ministry for around 25 years and enjoys leading the teaching team as a Pastor-Elder at Temecula Hills. He is passionate about seeing people become dynamic followers of Jesus Christ who take the New Testament vision of discipleship seriously, and he desires to help them develop a Christian worldview that encompasses their whole lives and leads to real, daily transformed living. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading about theology and philosophy, playing guitar, playing games, and talking and laughing with friends. SCRIPTURES Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. 1 Peter 3:12a NIV But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. Hebrews 3:13-14 ESV Temecula Hills Christian Fellowship
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| 23 Oct 2023 | Episode 280 - How to Have Godly Confidence with Lisa Freyschlag | 00:36:46 | |
“Confidence is not so much that God makes ME strong, but that I become strong IN God, WITH God, and BECAUSE of God.” Lisa Freyschlag, Moms in Prayer Colorado State Coordinator, shares with us how different her life used to look when her confidence wasn’t in God. Just wait until you hear what the Lord is doing in and through Lisa now as she stands upon the solid rock of confidence that is our God! We can walk in bold, faith-filled confidence because of Who our God is! The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Lisa was first invited to a Moms in Prayer group in the 1990s and grew in her prayer life as they faithfully followed the Four Steps of Prayer. The group became her favorite hour every week as she sometimes arrived in a panic, yet always left in peace. God’s promises are true and when we bathe our children in His Word, our hearts are refocused on the God Who is bigger than our problems! In 2016, she began serving as the Moms in Prayer Colorado State Coordinator. She and her husband have three kids and eight grandchildren with a ninth on the way! She says, “The Lord answered prayers for my children in such unique and reassuring ways. When my children became adults, I looked back at my prayer sheets and realized that He worked many of the specific attributes I prayed for each child into the fabric of their individual characters and personalities. I remain awestruck and humbled by the power and privilege of praying God’s word into their lives. Now it’s my privilege and honor to pray for my new little loves—my grandchildren!” SCRIPTURES but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23a NIV I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 NKJV for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:26 ESV For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:3 ESV Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:6-10 ESV In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26 ESV
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| 08 Feb 2021 | Episode 139 - Capture Little Hearts with Lee Nienhuis | 00:33:06 | |
“What a gift to be the ones the Lord commissions to teach faith to the next generation.” Today is the day! Lee and Stacy switch chairs and talk about the blessings, the joys and the legacy of prayer. Listen in as Lee shares her passion to capture children’s hearts for Jesus.
About our Guest: Lee Nienhuis is a passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. Lee was the first host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and serves as a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International. With a heart for Inductive Bible Study and missions, she speaks domestically and abroad communicating a dynamic vision for the next generation and biblical literacy. Lee’s book, Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes, is a clarion call for parents who are looking to raise whole hearted Christ followers in this generation, and her new book, Countercultural Parenting released June 2020 dealing with the heart work of character development. Lee has been featured on Focus on the Family Radio and magazine, Rebel Parenting, Proverbs 31 ministries, Revive Our Hearts and many others. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live at a Christian Camp in West Michigan. Lee LOVES being a wife and mother, but when she isn’t carting kids, attending sporting events, or whipping up dinners, she loves hot cups of coffee, deep friendships and laughing till her sides ache.
Show Notes: Accronym CAPTURE: C- Celebrate A- Acknowledge God’s presence P -Pray T- Thank God U- Unpack God’s nature R- Rehearse God’s faithfulness E- Engage them
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-7- “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These words that I am giving you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Proverbs 18:10- “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.” Matthew 8:27- “The men were amazed and asked, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey him!’”
Books: Brave Moms Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis Counter Cultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis
Links: To connect with Lee https://leenienhuis.com To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | Episode 165 - Jesus Understands Moms with Jill Savage | 00:37:22 | |
“When you took on the role of motherhood you became a leader.” What a sobering thought! How do we lead our children well? Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker and a Moms in Prayer mom Jill Savage back to the podcast. Listen in as she shares with wonderful authenticity, transparency, and humor her struggle with the demands of motherhood. We can all relate! And what the Lord taught Jill through this struggle is a gift we can all receive. About our Guest: Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about relationships.
Founding Hearts at Home, a national organization that served moms for 24 years, Jill now speaks to thousands of men and women each year about their priorities, their passions, and their purpose. She has been called one of today’s most exciting female speakers. Her honest, engaging communication is strengthened by her ability to make her audience laugh while they learn. Jill is the host of the No More Perfect Podcast and the author of fourteen books including Empty Nest, Full Life, Real Moms ... Real Jesus, the best-selling No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Kids, Better Together, and No More Perfect Marriages. Jill and her husband, Mark, live in Illinois and have five children and eight grandchildren. You can find Jill online at www.jillsavage.org. Books: “Real Moms… Real Jesus” by Jill Savage “Empty Nest, Full Life” by Jill Savage “Unshaken” by Sally Burke and Cyndie Claypool de Neve Links: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | Episode 292 - How to Build Community with Michelle Umbehauer | 00:30:21 | |
“It’s not about who can show up or who can’t that week, we are showing up for Christ, for our kids, our teachers, our schools. Our prayers in the ears of the Lord are just as impactful as hundreds or thousands of people.” Author and speaker Michelle Umbehauer joins Aubrie on the podcast this week to remind us not to do life alone. Gathering with community strengthens us and our faith, especially when we use that time to pray together. Don’t miss the sweet encouragement Michelle shares along with the ways God answered prayers in her group. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Michelle K Umbehauer studied Journalism at La Salle University in Philadelphia. She soon opted to become a stay-at-home momma (x6), yet has never stopped with her love of writing. She was a regular speaker at Crossroads Community Church and is a local leader of Moms in Prayer in New Jersey. Whether in ministry, motherhood, or marriage, Michelle has a life passion to encourage others in Christ, and she especially loves doing so alongside of her husband, Doug. SCRIPTURES And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 ESV But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:1-18 ESV Michelle’s Website BOOKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 03 May 2021 | Episode 151- Hope for the Mom Feeling Past Her Prime with Sally Burke | 00:28:29 | |
“Our time on earth is so short, but our prayers are eternal.” What an impact we can make through prayer and through encouraging moms to pray! Today we complete our the Moms in the Bible series looking at the life of Elizabeth. Listen in as Stacy talks with Sally Burke, the president of Moms in Prayer International about the gift of godly mentorship. We all need women like Elizabeth in our lives, but where do we find them? You won’t want to miss a moment as Sally answers this question. About our Guest: Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer International. She leads a worldwide ministry that equips and encourages women in the transforming power of prayer. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and her husband Ed now have four grown children, a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. In her leisure time, you’ll find Sally on a walk/run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends. Scripture: Scripture on Elizabeth found in Luke 1 Luke 1:39-45 (NIV) At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Books: Unshaken by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke Raise Them Up by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke Start With Praise! by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke Links: To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 21 Dec 2020 | Episode 132 - 2020 Global Report: Praying for South America with Veronica Vanzetti and Deisy Ordonez | 00:30:35 | |
The COVID pandemic took many mother’s desperate situations and made them infinitely more complicated. Today, Lee sits down with our South American Director Veronica Vanzetti, and our Venezuelan Country Coordinator, Deisy Ordonez to talk about the power of prayer and the hope mothers are finding in the most dire circumstances. We also talk about the brand new resource Moms in Prayer is releasing to reach even more moms around the world. About our Guest: Moms in Prayer’s Director of South America, Veronica Vanzetti lives and serves from her home in Argentina, and Deisy Ordonez serves as the Country Coordinator from her home in Venezuela.
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| 16 Nov 2020 | Episode 127 - Prayer and Spiritual Warfare with Judy Dunagan | 00:32:07 | |
There is no ceasefire with the enemy of our souls. Today Lee talks with Judy Dunagan about the power of prayer in spiritual warfare. Judy powerfully describes her own struggles with fear and defeat and the remedy for us all- praying scripture, the power of a steadfast mind, and time in adoration of God which led to victory. We wrap up with a powerful and memorable prayer you won’t want to miss. About Our Guest: Judy Dunagan is an Acquisitions Editor at Moody Publishers for the women’s line of books and Bible studies. She helped launch a new women’s Bible study line at Moody and loves equipping aspiring authors and speakers. A wonder seeker of God and His Word, Judy is passionate about discipling women and making God’s Word come alive in everyday life. Judy serves on the board of Deeper Walk International, founded by her father, author Mark I. Bubeck. Like her father, Judy often teaches on the power of prayer and our protection and victory in Christ. Judy and her husband, Rick, live in the Colorado mountains and are parents of two daughters, and have three grandchildren, all under the age of three. Subscribe to Judy’s blog for a free prayer resource at JudyDunagan.com.
Links: Connect with Judy and subscribe to her blog on her website: https://judydunagan.com/ Find Mark Bubeck’s books here: https://www.moodypublishers.com/search/?q=bubeck
Books: The Adversary by Mark I. Bubeck Warfare Praying by Mark I. Bubeck Prayer Patterns for Revival by Mark I. Bubeck
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| 19 Jun 2023 | Episode 262 - Teaching Our Kids A Biblical Worldview with Elizabeth Urbanowicz | 00:40:29 | |
“We want all children growing up in Christian homes to be able to think biblically and to faithfully navigate the culture in which they’re living.” Elizabeth Urbanowicz, CEO of Foundation Worldview, helps us as Christian parents to equip our children in the Word of God and to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter. She talks about easy to use tools you can use to do this as a busy mom and how to incorporate them into your child’s day, whether around the dinner table or driving to a soccer game. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the Christian worldview. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Elizabeth began her professional career as an elementary teacher in a Christian school. Several years into her teaching experience, she realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. She created curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. Elizabeth now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. SCRIPTURES The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 NASB Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 NKJV LINK | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Episode 286 - Does God Answer Our Prayers? | 00:17:13 | |
“Moms in Prayer is a place I regularly come to be vulnerable. I can bring my heavy heart, my burdens, my fears, my tears, and my praises. I’ve said often, that Moms in Prayer is the most influential ministry I’ve ever been a part of. I can see it’s fingerprints all over my children’s lives, and most importantly, it has changed me.” Today Aubrie shares a testimony from a Moms in Prayer mom who has seen God do greater works than she could ask or imagine in her children’s lives. Those prayers that seem so big to us, are not impossible for our God! And He is still trustworthy even when we are waiting on those answers to our prayers. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org
SCRIPTURES He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 NIV So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time. Matthew 6:34 TLB A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 NKJV
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| 21 Feb 2022 | Episode 193 - Revival on Every Campus with Dan Allan | 00:31:27 | |
“Lord, we have seen Your awesome deeds. We have told the stories. Won’t You do it again?” This is the what we are all praying for! That the revival and spiritual awakenings we have seen throughout history would happen again. Listen in as Stacy speaks with Dan Allen, the Executive Director of Mission Expansion for Cru and co-founder of the Every Campus movement. You won’t want to miss a moment as Dan shares amazing answers to prayer as believers from different churches, denominations and ministries are uniting for kingdom work on campuses throughout the world.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dan Allan has served on staff with Cru since 1990. His assignments began with STINT in Bucharest, Romania just months after the Iron Curtain fell. Dan has served in the campus ministry of Cru at the University of Missouri, in the St. Louis area, and in Southern California before moving to Orlando in August of 2017. Currently, Dan serves as the Executive Director for Mission Expansion. Dan is a co-founder of the EveryCampus movement--a coalition of partners who share a passion to see revival and spiritual awakening among the college students and faculty in the United States.Dan and his wife, Holly, have been married for 27 years. They have a daughter who is graduating from law school this spring and a son who is a junior at the University of Central Florida and a "forever toddler" dog who thinks that she is a daughter.
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SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34:3 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day. Habakkuk 3:2a By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12 | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | Episode 236 - The Prodigal & the Power of Prayer with Aaron Szloboda | 00:38:55 | |
“There was a deep, rich undertone of how Jesus would guide my mother to pray for me in the hardest times of my life.” Today Stacy welcomes Pastor Aaron Szloboda to the podcast. You won’t want to miss a moment as Aaron shares his journey from prodigal to pastor, a journey that spans through the countries of Israel, Canada, United States, and Mexico. Listen in to this inspirational testimony that speaks so beautifully to the unfailing love of our Savior, His amazing grace, and the power of praying moms. Is anything too hard for the Lord? ABOUT OUR GUEST: Aaron Szloboda is the young adults pastor at Calvary San Diego. He is currently working toward a Masters of Divinity from Biola University. He and his wife Alexis have two adorable boys, David and Nathan. SCRIPTURE: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6: 24-26 (ESV) How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word. Psalm 119:9 (CSB) Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 (NKJV) And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer. When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter stood before the gate. But they said to her, “You are beside yourself!” Yet she kept insisting that it was so. So they said, “It is his angel.” Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. Acts 12:13-16 (NKJV) Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 (NKJV) For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NLT) Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV) LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Episode 235 - Promise Keeping God with Kim Erickson | 00:39:05 | |
“You are rare and valuable to the Lord and He loves you.” Let this beautiful truth sink deep into your souls! You are treasured and loved by the God of the universe! Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker, lawyer, and a public-school kindergarten teacher, Kim Erickson to the podcast. Listen in as Kim shares her amazing rescue story and how the Lord revealed Himself to her through studying the book of Isaiah. ABOUT OUR GUEST: KIM ERICKSON began following Christ after the death of her three-year-old son. Jesus and the Bible saved Kim from the pit of grieving the loss of a child. She began a writing and teaching ministry to help other women find outrageous joy from a deeper relationship with God. Kim is the author of His Last Words: What Jesus Taught and Prayed in His Final Hours, Surviving Sorrow: A Mother’s Guide to Living with Loss, and Predicting Jesus: A Six-Week Study of the Messianic Prophecies of Isaiah. Kim is an attorney and kindergarten teacher. She lives in Florida with her husband, Devin, and son, Ethan. You can learn more at www.KimAErickson.com. SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted) But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1 Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:4a (ESV) And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:16-21 For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: “And he was numbered with the transgressors.” For what is written about me has its fulfillment. Luke 22:37 BOOKS BY KIM ERICKSON: Predicting Jesus Surviving Sorrow His Last Words LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Episode 279 - When God Builds, It’s a Masterpiece with Rachel Raih | 00:33:38 | |
“I can’t do this, but it is the assurance that God is the Builder. Because if I could do anything in my strength, it’s worthless. So, it’s good that I can’t do it, but God can.” Our wonderful Moms in Prayer Heartland Division Coordinator, Rachel Raih, joins us on the podcast today. She reminds us of the assurance, hope and peace that is found in trusting God to be our Master Builder. Listen in as Rachel shares encouragement of what God is doing around the world as He builds His Kingdom. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Rachel clearly remembers when she heard about Moms in Prayer International on a Focus on the Family radio broadcast featuring our Founder, Fern Nichols. Her heart was stirred and now she has been praying in a Moms in Prayer group for 32 years! After serving for 10 years as our Iowa State Coordinator, she now serves as our Heartland Division Coordinator, overseeing seven states. She plans to continue to pray in a group as long as the Lord gives her the physical and mental ability.
Her oldest son battled severe asthma which resulted in a number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations throughout his childhood on up to college. She would battle anxiety and fear whenever he developed a runny nose or cough and a feeling of dread would come over her. Many weeks he would be the one of the four children that were covered in prayer in her Moms in Prayer hour. This brought great peace, hope and strength. God answered so many prayers on his behalf and today he is healthy and his asthma is well controlled. Rachel lives with her husband, Darrel, of 44 years in Sioux Center, Iowa. They have four adult children and the wonderful blessing of being grandpa and grandma to seven grandchildren with number eight due to arrive soon! SCRIPTURES For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Hebrews 3:4 NIV So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Genesis 1:27-28 NKJV Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 2:5 NIV Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:8-9 NKJV But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 NIV Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. Psalm 127:1 NIV
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| 17 Oct 2022 | Episode227 - Prayer, Purpose & Promise with Shari Rigby | 00:35:28 | |
“The moment we step in and have time with the Lord in prayer is when we see mountains moved and lives changed.” Prayer is powerful! Today Stacy welcomes Shari Rigby to the podcast. Shari is an actress, director, writer, producer, author, and inspirational speaker. Yes, she does all of that with a heart to bring glory to God! Listen in as Shari reveals her passion for prayer as we talk about her role in the new faith-based film, Paul’s Promise and her book, Consider the Lilies. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shari Rigby is an actress, director, writer, producer, author, and inspirational speaker. Shari is best known as one of the leading actresses in faith and family inspirational entertainment for her roles in “Overcomer,” “October Baby,” “Not Today,” “Wildflower,” and “The Least of These.” With Shari's strong background of well-crafted screen performances, actor-turned-director, she has quickly developed a reputation as an actor’s director. Shari recently signed on to direct the New York Times best seller, “Twist of Faith: The Story of Anne Beiler,” founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels. Shari kicked off 2022 directing “Identity Crisis,” a new teen girl feature film. She directed a pivotal scene in “Overcomer” and in the most recent Kendrick Brother film, “LifeMark.” Shari executive produced, directed, and wrote 20 episodes for the television series “Dream Center” for Daystar. Together with Claire Yorita Lee, co-wrote the online devotional for the re-release of FOX’s “The Passion of the Christ.” Shari co-wrote her biography, “Beautifully Flawed,” with Claire Yorita Lee, which was published in March 2015. Shari executive produced, wrote, and directed the pilot “Beautifully Flawed” for a pilot pitch presentation for television. Shari continues to thrive in the entertainment industry as a role model and mentor to women of all ages through her non-profit, The Women In My World, a women's group focusing on identity, mentoring, and leadership, cultivating Christian influencers to impact the world through the art of storytelling. Shari is the author of “Consider the Lilies: Get Rooted In Your Destiny By Discovering God’s Plan” and “Beautifully Flawed: Finding Your Radiance In The Imperfections of Your Life.” She recently released her new book, “Consider the Lilies: 40-Day Devotional: Find Purpose In An Ever-Changing Culture,” in April 2022. Shari is outspoken and passionate about her faith and family. Shari and her husband, Matt, have been married for twenty-five years and raise two boys together. SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted) “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” Matthew 6:25-34
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1Thessalonians 5:16-18
BOOKS BY SHARI RIGBY: Consider the Lilies Consider The Lilies: 40 Day Devotional Beautifully Flawed
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| 26 Sep 2022 | Episode 224 - Student Missionaries with Travis Deans | 00:31:42 | |
“Instead of school just being a place where students have to be, it’s a place where God has sent them.” What an inspired way to look at a school year! Today Stacy speaks with the Northeast Regional Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries, Travis Deans. Listen in as Travis shares his passion for youth ministry, his grateful heart for Moms in Prayer and the opportunity for students to consider each a school year a 9-month mission trip. Can you imagine what would happen on every school campus if every believing student became a missionary? ABOUT OUR GUEST: Travis Deans is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently serves as the Northeast Regional Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries. Both Travis and his wife Judy are graduates of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Travis has been in full-time youth ministry since 1996 as a youth pastor, campus ministry director, and youth network coordinator. Through his role he mentors youth workers, consults for churches, assists youth workers to collaborate through evangelistic outreaches, equips students to share their faith, shares strategy for students to form campus ministries in their schools, and organizes youth ministry conferences. Travis is excited to help unite the body of Christ in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey to reach the 4 million teenagers that live in the Northeast region! SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted) “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | Episode 175 - Empowered through His Protection with Susan Shepherd | 00:27:27 | |
“Jesus is telling us that He protects His sheep. If something comes in, it comes through Him first.” Today Stacy is joined by our wonderful USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd and we continue our Empowered series focusing on the I AM statements of Jesus. Listen in as Susan shares how we are empowered as moms through knowing Jesus is the gate for the sheep. What a comfort it is to know Jesus is not only providing and protecting us but our children as well. About our Guest: Susan Shepherd joyfully serves as the USA Country Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. When she began praying 22 years ago as a group member, she could’ve never imagined that she would follow the Lord into leadership as a Group Leader, Area Coordinator, Alabama State Coordinator, Division Coordinator of the Mid-Atlantic and New England, and finally into this role as Country Coordinator. Susan is married to Joe, mom to two married daughters, and the grandmother of three. Susan loves to pray, but she also loves coffee with friends, traveling, a good book, and a nap. Links: https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Episode 260 - A Passion to Pray for Children & Schools with Fern Nichols | 00:37:45 | |
“I was sending my boys to junior high, into a battlefield every single day for their minds. Who’s going to pray?” Fern Nichols, founder of Moms in Prayer International, walks us through the power of praying together including two key purposes of prayer, why we pray, and the crisis we’re in and what to do about it. She also tells us the stories of two of her sons and how God answered prayer for their safety, salvation, and important life decisions. ABOUT OUR GUEST Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150 countries. Moms in Prayer is an hour of hope. Moms are discovering that being a part of the Moms in Prayer community is turning their fears to faith. Week after week they are learning to never underestimate the power of their prayers. Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching, and training women how to pray effectively. She and her husband Rle have been married 51 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren.
SCRIPTURES And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13 NKJV Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24 NIV I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. 1 Timothy 2:1 NIV “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Psalm 50:15 NKJV “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.” Ezekiel 22:30 NIV When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers. Acts 1:13-14 NIV So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from Herod’s clutches and from everything the Jewish people were hoping would happen.” Acts 12:5,11 NIV
BOOKS BY FERN NICHOLS Mom’s Little Book of Powerful Prayers Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children When Moms Pray Together: True Stories of God's Power to Transform Your Child
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| 09 May 2022 | Episode 204 - Hope for the Mom Suffering Loss with Elisabeth Hoefliger | 00:23:50 | |
“The same comfort we receive from God we can use to comfort others in their suffering.” And what a gift comfort is! Today Stacy talks with Elisabeth Hoefliger all the way from beautiful Switzerland as we continue our Moms in the Bible series. Elisabeth is our Moms in Prayer International Regional Coordinator of Eastern Switzerland and she is here to share on our next Bible mom, Naomi from the book of Ruth. Listen in as Elisabeth shares the hope and comfort she herself has received as the Lord has cared for her just like He cared for Naomi. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Elisabeth Hoefliger is a Regional Coordinator with Moms in Prayer International. It is a privilege for her to oversee the beautiful region of Eastern Switzerland. She loves encouraging moms of all ages standing in the gap and be everything God calls them to be. Elisabeth and her husband have five children on earth and two in heaven, three children-in-love and six beautiful grandchildren. Through navigating the loss of her two precious sons, Elisabeth has found great comfort drawing closer to God, spending time in His wonderful creation and going for walks with her dog Jimmy. Elisabeth loves reading, traveling, worshipping and good, long talks with family and friends. SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) “May the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.” Ruth 2:12 (NLT) So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife. When he slept with her, the Lord enabled her to become pregnant, and she gave birth to a son. Then the women of the town said to Naomi, “Praise the Lord, who has now provided a redeemer for your family! May this child be famous in Israel. May he restore your youth and care for you in your old age. For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!” Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own. The neighbor women said, “Now at last Naomi has a son again!” And they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David. Ruth 4:13-17 (NLT) The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Psalm 36:9 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Episode 234 - Prayer Around the Globe with Cathi Armitage | 00:38:37 | |
Do you realize that you, as an individual, have the potential to make a Kingdom impact?” And who doesn’t want to do that? Today Stacy sits down with Cathi Armitage, our Global Ministry Director. Cathi and her amazing team oversee Moms in Prayer groups in over 150 countries and counting. Listen in and be amazed as Cathi shares testimonies of how the Lord is answering the prayers of moms all over the world. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Cathi Armitage is the Global Ministry Director for Moms in Prayer International and has been involved in the ministry for over twenty-five years. Cathi and her team oversee the ministry in over 160 countries and counting. She and her high school sweetheart, Matt, has been married for over thirty-five years and have three sons and one daughter who know and love Jesus. Cathi and Matt live in Southern California where she enjoys cooking with and for her family. She also enjoys hiking in the local canyons and standup paddle boarding in the Pacific, where she watches the rest of her family surf. It is during those times that they all experience God’s glorious creation up close and personal. SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted) In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. Matthew 18:1 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | The Joy & Love of God | Sally Burke & Fern Nichols | 00:15:44 | |
“This truth brings God’s supernatural love right into the natural realm where we live, right into the pages of our lives.” Join us as we finish out our mini Advent series hearing from our President Sally Burke and Founder Fern Nichols. They help us meditate on the joy experienced during the first Christmas and how we can experience joy and the boundless love of God today. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS Sally Burke’s introduction to the ministry in 1990 was life changing. Compelled by joy and the hope God gave as she prayed with others for her children and their schools, Sally began to reach out and share with other moms—first as a Moms in Prayer group leader, then area coordinator for her hometown of Temecula, California, and later as regional coordinator for Riverside County. In 2008, Sally became the Director of Field Ministry at Moms in Prayer headquarters, overseeing ministry expansion worldwide. Today, in her role as President of Moms in Prayer International, her vision remains unchanged, that more children and schools and moms might experience God’s life-changing answers to prayer. Sally is also an international speaker, teacher and author of Raise Them Up, Start with Praise, Unshaken and the Unshaken Study Guide. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and husband, Ed, now have four grown children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. In her leisure time, you’ll find Sally on a walk/run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends. Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150 countries. Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching and training women how to pray effectively. She and her husband Rle have been married for over 50 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. SCRIPTURES Sally’s reading is taken from Luke 2:8-20 then that person can pray to God and find favor with him, they will see God’s face and shout for joy; he will restore them to full well-being. Job 33:26 NIV For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NIV Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 NIV For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things. Romans 8:32 NIV LINKS BOOKS Raise Them Up: Praying God’s Word Over Your Kids Start with Praise: Living Empowered Through Prayer Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer Mom's Little Book of Powerful Prayers Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children When Moms Pray Together: True Stories of God's Power to Transform Your Child MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Episode 293 - Growing a Healthy Family with Dr. Gary Chapman | 00:30:59 | |
“The first characteristic of a healthy family is to have an attitude of service.” Author, speaker, pastor, and counselor, Dr. Gary Chapman, shares about his newest book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family. He gives wise counsel from his years of experience and his lessons from the Lord. As Jesus emptied Himself and became human to serve and save us, we too should display this same service to our spouse and children. Listen in to hear Dr. Chapman give us ideas on how to do just that. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Gary Chapman, Ph.D.—author, speaker, pastor, and counselor—has a passion for people, and for helping them form lasting relationships. Chapman is a well-known marriage counselor and director of marriage seminars. The 5 Love Languages® is one of Chapman’s most popular titles, topping various bestseller charts for years, selling over twenty million copies, and has been on the New York Times best-sellers list continuously since 2007. Chapman has been directly involved in real-life family counseling for more than 30 years, and his syndicated radio programs air nationally on Moody Radio Network and over 400 affiliate stations. For more information visit www.5lovelanguages.com SCRIPTURES You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. John 13:13-16 ESV Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, as He already existed in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond-servant and being born in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8 NASB For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Ephesians 5:23-24 ESV Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 ESV The 5 Love Languages Website BOOKS The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Episode 156 - Wonderful Counsel with Drs. David and Donna Lane | 00:32:37 | |
“Parenting is the hardest job we are not trained to do.” So we need all the help we can get. Right! Today Stacy welcomes Doctors David and Donna Lane to share their more than 80 years of combined experience working in the field of Christian counseling. This episode is a gift because it is filled with godly wisdom and practical helps that will greatly assist us as we care for mental health of our children. About our Guests: Drs. David and Donna Lane are a husband-wife counseling duo who specialize in trauma, grief, and loss as well as family relationships. While qualified by education, their life experience shapes much of their current-day work, as they have experienced first-hand the horrific death of their own son, who had a neurological disorder throughout his 17 years on earth. The Lanes are professors, counselors, consultants and award-winning authors; their research and writing on trauma and grief has been used extensively throughout the world in the aftermath of tragedies including the Sandy Hook shootings, Haiti earthquakes, Rwandan genocide and others. The Lanes live in the Atlanta area and have been married to each other for more than 40 years. Scripture: James 1:19 (NIV) My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Books: “Strength in Adversity” by Donna and David Lane “Seeking Treasures” by Donna Lane “My Dog Can’t Jump” by David Lane “Sofas Only Come Out at Night” by David Lane “The Interview” “by Donna Lane “Whisperers Series” by Donna Lane
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| 16 Aug 2021 | Episode 166 - My Prayers Make a Difference with Fern Nichols | 00:33:16 | |
“The God of the universe is praying attention to my prayers and they make a difference.” You are not going to miss a moment of this powerful, encouraging episode as Fern Nichols, the founder of Moms in Prayer International, expounds on this truth. This message is timeless treasure from our Moms in Prayer archives and it just a relevant today as it was back in the day the ministry was known as Moms in Touch. Listen in as Fern shares the difference one praying mom can make. About our Guest: Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150 countries.Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching and training women how to pray effectively.She and her husband Rle have been married 53 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren. Books: “Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children” by Fern Nichols “Moms Little Book of Powerful Prayers” by Fern Nichols “The Moms in Prayer Booklet” by Fern Nichols Links: https://momsinprayer.org/events/awaken-hope-des-moines/ To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Episode 150 - Hope for the Moms With a Past with Lee Nienhuis | 00:30:11 | |
“The safest place to run with our brokenness is to the feet of Jesus.” Listen in as Stacy continues the Moms in the Bible series welcoming back our friend, author, and speaker, Lee Nienhuis. As we walk through the stories of Tamar and Rahab we a going to see what the Lord, our redeemer, has done, can do, and will do for all who come to Him needing mercy and forgivness. About our Guest: Lee Nienhuis is a passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. Lee was the first host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast and serves as a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International. With a heart for Inductive Bible Study and missions, she speaks domestically and abroad communicating a dynamic vision for the next generation and biblical literacy. Lee’s book, Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes, is a clarion call for parents who are looking to raise whole hearted Christ followers in this generation. Her new book, Countercultural Parenting, released June 2020 and deals with character development. Lee has been featured on Focus on the Family Radio, Rebel Parenting, Proverbs 31 ministries and Revive Our Hearts. Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live at a Christian Camp in West Michigan. Scripture: Scripture on Tamar found in Genesis 38 Scripture on Rahab found in Joshua 2 and 6 Genesis 38:26a (NLT) Judah recognized them immediately and said, “She is more righteous than I am, because I didn’t arrange for her to marry my son Shelah.” Joshua 2:8-14 (ESV) Before the men lay down, she came up to them on the roof and said to the men, “I know that the Lord has given you the land, and that the fear of you has fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land melt away before you. For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you devoted to destruction. And as soon as we heard it, our hearts melted, and there was no spirit left in any man because of you, for the Lord your God, he is God in the heavens above and on the earth beneath. Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that, as I have dealt kindly with you, you also will deal kindly with my father's house, and give me a sure sign that you will save alive my father and mother, my brothers and sisters, and all who belong to them, and deliver our lives from death.” And the men said to her, “Our life for yours even to death! If you do not tell this business of ours, then when the Lord gives us the land we will deal kindly and faithfully with you.” Psalm 78:35 (NKJV) Then they remembered that God was their rock, that God Most High was their redeemer. Isaiah 43:1 (NIV) Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 61:3 (NKJV) To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” Luke 7:36-50 (ESV) One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner.” And Jesus answering said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he answered, “Say it, Teacher.”
“A certain moneylender had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. When they could not pay, he cancelled the debt of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon answered, “The one, I suppose, for whom he cancelled the larger debt.” And he said to him, “You have judged rightly.” Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” And he said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” Then those who were at table with him began to say among[a] themselves, “Who is this, who even forgives sins?” And he said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” John 8:36 (NIV) So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 1 John 1:9 (NIV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Books: Brave Moms Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis Counter Cultural Parenting by Lee Nienhuis Links: To connect with Lee https://leenienhuis.com https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/ https://momsinprayer.org/training-channel/
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| 05 Apr 2021 | Episode 147 - Hope for the Mom who Feels Invisible with Joy Moreau | 00:27:19 | |
“God is going to give us faith building opportunities to show us who He is.” Today we continue our Moms in the Bible Series as Stacy talks with Joy Moreau, the Moms in Prayer Appalachian Division Coordinator. Listen in as she shares comforting truth. Our God sees us. Our God loves us. Our God has a good plan for our lives and is able to miraculously provide for us. About our Guest: Joy Moreau has the gift of encouragement wrapped in the package of a gentle and quiet spirit. She has been involved in Moms in Prayer for over 20 years and is currently serving as Appalachian Division Coordinator leading the states of North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. She also leads a Bible study at her home church University Hills Baptist in Charlotte. The desire of her heart is for the lives of children to be so impacted for Christ that they follow Him all their days. She and her husband Joe reside in North Carolina and have 3 grown sons, a daughter in love, and 2 grandchildren.
Scripture: Scriptures on Hagar found in Genesis 16 and 21 Genesis 16:13 (NIV) She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me."
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Episode 282 - How to Overflow with Hope with Jennifer Hanson | 00:26:32 | |
“Gideon’s eyes were taken off his circumstance, off his enemy, and put on God. Then, he was able to move forward with hope.” And we can do the same! Our Pacific Division Coordinator, Jennifer Hanson, brings peace to our worried, weary and overwhelmed souls by reminding us that God is the One Who fights our battles and brings the victory. We can have overflowing hope as we place our trust in Him! The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Moms in Prayer has changed Jennifer’s life and impacted the lives of her children in amazing ways. She grew up with a praying grandma and recognized the blessing of that. She wanted something similar for her kids. In 2015, a precious tourist visiting Valdez left a Moms in Prayer Booklet with her. That started an incredible adventure. Jennifer read the Booklet and started a group that fall. Through the four steps of prayer, Moms in Prayer has taught her to focus on God and His character instead of whatever problem is presenting itself. She wants every mom to know the peace of entrusting their kids to God through prayer. Sometimes she doesn’t know what to pray. Praying scripture has released her from that. May this passage encourage you from Isaiah 55:10-11, “As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” Jennifer lives in Valdez, Alaska with her husband and two daughters. SCRIPTURES When Gideon came, behold, a man was telling a dream to his comrade. And he said, “Behold, I dreamed a dream, and behold, a cake of barley bread tumbled into the camp of Midian and came to the tent and struck it so that it fell and turned it upside down, so that the tent lay flat.” And his comrade answered, “This is no other than the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel; God has given into his hand Midian and all the camp.” As soon as Gideon heard the telling of the dream and its interpretation, he worshiped. And he returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Arise, for the Lord has given the host of Midian into your hand.” Judge 7:13-15 ESV The Lord said to Gideon, “The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ Now therefore proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling, let him return home and hurry away from Mount Gilead.’” Then 22,000 of the people returned, and 10,000 remained. And the Lord said to Gideon, “The people are still too many. Take them down to the water, and I will test them for you there, and anyone of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall go with you,’ shall go with you, and anyone of whom I say to you, ‘This one shall not go with you,’ shall not go.” So he brought the people down to the water. And the Lord said to Gideon, “Every one who laps the water with his tongue, as a dog laps, you shall set by himself. Likewise, every one who kneels down to drink.” And the number of those who lapped, putting their hands to their mouths, was 300 men, but all the rest of the people knelt down to drink water. And the Lord said to Gideon, “With the 300 men who lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hand, and let all the others go every man to his home.” Judges 7:2-7 ESV Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Psalm 20:7 ESV Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:19-26 NIV For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope. Romans 15:4 NIV May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV
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| 05 Jul 2021 | Episode 160 - Heart-Mending Lessons for Every Single Mom with PeggySue Wells | 00:36:08 | |
“Our most vital role as a parent is to introduce our children to the One who can meet all their needs.” Today Stacy talks with best-selling author and single mom of seven, PeggySue Wells. Listen in as she shares the heart-mending, life-changing lessons the Lord taught her as she has journeyed through motherhood as a single mom. Don’t miss a moment because these lessons are going to minister to every single mom, no matter what stage, no matter what age, no matter what relationship status.
About our Guest: History buff, and tropical island votary, PeggySue Wells parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Her greatest adventure is being called Mama by seven awesome children, and Mimi! by my Grammy awards. Writing from the 100-Acre wood in Indiana, PeggySue is the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestselling author of 29 books, translated into eight languages including The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make, Chasing Sunrise, Homeless for the Holidays, The Slave Across the Street, and Bonding With Your Child Through Boundaries. She is the founder of SingleMomCircle.com.
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Scripture: Jeremiah 3:8 (NIV) I gave faithless Israel her certificate of divorce and sent her away because of all her adulteries. Yet I saw that her unfaithful sister Judah had no fear; she also went out and committed adultery. Hebrews 4:16 (NKJV) Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Isaiah 1:18 (NKJV) “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. Psalm 67:1-2 (NKJV) God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Psalm 115:14-15 (NKJV) May the Lord give you increase more and more, Romans 10:9 (NKJV) that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Ephesians 3:18-19 (NKJV) may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Psalm 139:13 (NIV) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 18:1-2 (NKJV) I will love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Books: “10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make” by Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells “Homeless for the Holidays” by PeggySue Wells “Chasing Sunrise” by PeggySue Wells
Links: https://www.peggysuewellsdoesntwritelikeagirl.com https://momsinprayer.org/gift-of-confession-bible-study/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Episode 261 - Pouring Out Our Hearts to the King with Susan Shepherd | 00:28:36 | |
“We are invited to the throne of grace and mercy where God wants us to pour out our hearts to Him.” Susan Shepherd, Moms in Prayer USA Country Coordinator, gives us a sneak peek into the new 4-week online Bible study, Petitioning the King. Get new insight into praying for others from examples in the Bible including David in the Psalms, Moses praying for the Israelites, Paul praying for the church, and most importantly, Jesus’ prayers. ABOUT OUR GUEST Susan Shepherd joyfully serves as the USA Country Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International, coaching, encouraging, and working with amazing godly women across the United States. She joined a Moms in Prayer group in 1996 when her daughters were in elementary school. Since then, she’s experienced the peace, power, and perspective of watching God work in the lives of children and schools and she is passionate about sharing this hope and joy with other moms. Susan is married to Joe, mom to two married daughters, and the grandmother of three with another grandchild on the way. Susan loves to pray, but she also likes coffee with friends, traveling, and a good book. SCRIPTURES Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 CSB Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 NIV If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened; but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer. Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Psalm 66:18-20 NIV My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. John 17:15-18 NIV And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1:9-11 NIV In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God. Romans 8:26-27 NIV Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:14,18,21 NIV
BOOK Raise Them Up - Praying God's Word Over Your Kids by Sally Burke, Moms in Prayer President, & Cyndie Claypool de Neve
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| 02 Nov 2020 | Episode 125 - Praying When You Are Threadbare with Stacey Thacker | 00:43:51 | |
Life brings difficult circumstances that leave us feeling run down, drained, worn out, and threadbare. These are the times we most desperately need to pray, but we may simply not have the words. In this powerful episode, Stacey Thacker shares the story of God’s leading and provision in unimaginable circumstances. Listen in as Stacey and Lee talk about leaning into God’s promises when you can hardly lift your head and practical strategies during hardships, including praying scripture, believing that God knows what He’s doing, and praising even when we don’t feel like it. About our Guest: Stacey Thacker is an author, blogger, speaker, and believer who loves God’s Word and connecting with women. Her passion is to encourage women in their walks with God and equip them to study the Bible. She created the blog community Mothers of Daughters and now blogs on her site, StaceyThacker.com. She’s the author of six books, including Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in the Mess and has written a series of Bible studies, The Girlfriends’ Guide to the Bible. She worked with Campus Crusade for Christ for five years before becoming a full-time mom to four daughters.
Links: Connect with Stacey on her website: http://staceythacker.com Checkout the Threadbare Prayer Podcast here: http://staceythacker.com/2020/08/22/the-threadbare-prayer-podcast/
Books: Fresh Out of Amazing: Opening Your Heart to God’s Unexpected Invitation by Stacey Thacker Hope for the Weary Mom Devotional: A 40-day Journey by Stacey Thacker Threadbare Prayer: Prayers for Hearts that Feel Hidden, Hurt, or Hopeless by Stacey Thacker
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| 29 Apr 2024 | Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in Women | Poor in Spirit with Kendra Rock | 00:33:10 | |
“Being humble and poor in spirit is being God dependent and God confident, and knowing God is going to supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.” What a powerful and peaceful place to be! As we recognize our need for Him, we can have confidence that He will provide for every one of those needs out of His abundance! Today we welcome Kendra Rock, our Southwest Division Coordinator, to the podcast as we dive into our new podcast series, Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in the Woman of God. Listen in as Kendra shares encouraging wisdom from God’s Word, focusing on the first beatitude, blessed are the poor in spirit. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Kendra was called to be a prayer warrior when her sons were toddlers; that began a lifelong journey of learning how to pray. She was introduced to Moms in Prayer when her sons were in 1st and 2nd grades and she has participated in a Moms in Prayer group every year since. She now prays for her adult children in a career group and has the joy of praying in a Grandmas in Prayer group. Kendra serves as the Southwest Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer. Kendra and her husband reside in Oklahoma. They have two adult sons, 2 wonderful daughters-in-love, and two precious grandchildren. Kendra enjoys playing the harp, taking walks with her husband, and playing and praying with and for her grandchildren! One of her favorite verses is Psalm 5:3 “In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” SCRIPTURES If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it. Psalm 50:12 NIV Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” And He took them up in His arms, laid His hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10:13-16 NKJV Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Proverbs 30:8 NIV I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NASB When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 NIV Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. Proverbs 29:23 NIV Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4 NIV LINKS BOOKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 17 Jan 2022 | Episode 188 - A Generation Meant For More with Mark Hopson | 00:31:50 | |
“Huge breakthroughs come in answer to prayer.” Yes they do! Today Stacy welcomes the President of National School Project, Mark Hopson to the podcast. Listen in as Mark tells his story from growing up on the mission field in the Czech Republic to his call to the mission field of public schools in America. You don’t want to miss a moment as Mark testifies to what He has seen the Lord do in answer to earnest, continual, persistent prayer. About our Guest: Mark Hopson has been with National School Project for fourteen years, beginning in 2003 as a Campus Mentor while attending Biola University. After graduating in 2006, he joined NSP full-time as a Chapter Director for the greater Los Angeles area and served in this position for seven years during which time he received an M.A. in New Testament from Talbot School of Theology. In 2013, Mark moved his family to Chicago, IL, to start three new ministry chapters at Trinity International University, Moody Bible Institute, and Wheaton College, launching what would become a brand new ministry hub to service the Midwest. In 2017, Mark became NSP’s second president. Mark and his wife Shelley both grew up as missionary kids and now live in Wheaton, IL with their four young children: Abigail, Anna, Luke & Caleb. Links: https://nationalschoolproject.com/ https://momsinprayer.org/training-channel/ https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/start-a-group/ To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Episode 284 - 3 Important Prayers to Bless Your Holidays | 00:13:44 | |
“I conclude then that the gratitude my heart feels increases and remains firm when meditating on the greatness of God, Creator of heaven and earth, of the visible and invisible.” In today’s episode, Aubrie shares testimonies and encouragement from a Moms in Prayer mom in Costa Rica and one in the United States. They remind us of how our hearts are uplifted and changed as we look to God and give our thanks to Him. Listen in for important prayers to pray around the holidays (and every day)! The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org SCRIPTURES Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39 NIV fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:2a NIV So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NIV Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 NIV Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Philippians 4:6 MES For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV He has empowered you to participate in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. He freed us from the dominion of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:12-14 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the one who is over all things. Wealth and honor come from You alone, for You rule over everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and at Your discretion people are made great and given strength. O our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name! 1 Chronicles 29:11-13 NLT
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| 15 Mar 2021 | Episode 144 - Ordinary moms and an Extraordinary God with Terry Ann Kelly | 00:35:17 | |
“God, would you put people in my path that need you and give me the boldness and the courage to open my mouth when directed?” Listen in as Terry Ann Kelly, President and founder of Students Standing Strong, shares God’s amazing answer to this prayer when she was called to move her children to the public school.
About our Guest: Terry Ann Kelly is the President and founder of Students Standing Strong (S3) whose mission is to “Connect students on campus to Learn, Live and Lead Biblical Truth through student-led clubs. “ Currently Students Standing Strong are in 11 states. Inspiring audiences to make a positive impact in their “world,” Terry Ann enjoys speaking to audiences across the countrry. With a 35-year background in radio and television, Terry Ann has hosted countless local, regional and national programs. She is the co-author of The Power of a Positive Friend, which has been translated into three languages, and a 31 day flip calendar entitled Teach It, Pray It, Live It: 31 Prayers for Nurturing Christ-Like Character In our Kids. Terry Ann has written numerous Bible study curriculums for Teens as well as magazine articles for ministries including Lifeway and taught public speaking and Business Communication classes for Baylor, Belmont and Dallas Baptist universities. Terry Ann finds her greatest fulfillment in spending time with her husband and five adult children in Texas.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV) Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
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| 22 May 2023 | Episode 258 - A Peaceful Heart vs An Anxious Mind with Louie Giglio | 00:28:58 | |
“The enemy robs us of today by causing us to worry about tomorrow.” Today we talk with Louie Giglio, pastor, best-selling author, and Director of the Passion Movement. He is here to share biblical and spiritual tools to help break the cycle of worry that is plaguing the vast majority of us. Listen in as he encourages us through his gift of teaching and in his own personal experience with worry. ABOUT OUR GUEST Louie Giglio is Pastor of Passion City Church and the original visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Since 1997, Passion conferences have gathered college-aged young people in events across the U.S. and around the world. Most recently, Passion 2022 hosted 55,000 students and leaders. Louie is the national-bestselling author of over a dozen books including his newest release, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table. His other books include Goliath Must Fall, Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and others. As a communicator, Louie is widely known for messages like Indescribable and How Great is Our God. An Atlanta native and graduate of Georgia State University, Louie has also done post-graduate work at Baylor University and holds a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Louie and Shelley make their home in Atlanta. SCRIPTURES Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. Psalm 127:1 NKJV Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 NKJV Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NKJV I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. Psalm 34:4-5 ESV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:6-8 NKJV
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 NKJV BOOKS BY LOUIE GIGLIO Winning the War on Worry LINK
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| 17 Jul 2023 | Episode 266 - How to Grow a Joyful Heart with Pam Farrel | 00:40:52 | |
“When we cultivate joy in our life, it calms our cardiovascular stress, it produces a state of calm, it helps us sleep better, it boosts our immunity, it lowers our pain, it lengthens our life and it lowers our overall stress.” Best-selling author, pastor’s wife, and Moms in Prayer mom, Pam Farrel, is back again to share about her 59thbook, Growing a Joyful Heart. She shares encouragement and deep truth from the Word of God to show us how to weave joy into our life despite what we are going through or what is happening around us. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of the bestselling Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti and Red-Hot Monogamy. Pam is also the author of more than 50 books on relationships, marriage, and parenting, including 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband, 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman, and The 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make. Pam is cofounder and codirector with Bill of Love-Wise, an organization to help people connect love and wisdom and bring practical insights to their personal relationships. The Farrels make their home aboard their boat docked in Southern California. SCRIPTURES My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. Proverbs 2:1-9 NIV This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. Philippians 1:7 NIV You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 43:5 ESV Pam’s FREE Infectious Joy ebook Love-Wise Website BOOKS Discovering Wisdom in Proverbs Discovering Joy in Philippians Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti
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| 23 Nov 2020 | Episode 128 - How Moms in Prayer Can Impact Churches | 00:29:49 | |
“We have seen too much to be prayerless.” Today Lee sits down for a conversation with her pastor to have an in depth conversation about the ways prayer and Moms in Prayer have changed not only their church family, but their community as well. Join us for a conversation about the revival and spiritual awakening that has happened in one small town, the way it all began, and how Moms in Prayer can serve not only your children and schools, but your church as well. About Our Guest: Ryan and his wife, Stacy, have six great kids and live in rural Michigan. He has been in ministry since 1995, serving as first in youth and counseling ministry, and now as senior senior pastor. A farmer at heart, Ryan loves spending time with his wife and kids, and is an avid outdoorsman.
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| 28 Nov 2022 | Episode 233 - Student-Led Revival with Wayne Atcheson | 00:43:16 | |
“The students were not only trusting God, but they were expecting something to happen.” Are you ready to hear the testimony of what happened when God used students to wake a nation? Today Stacy welcomes the regional director of the Billy Graham Library, Wayne Atcheson to the podcast. Wayne is also an author, historian and has served on Fellowship of Christian Athletes national staff. Listen in to hear his heart for college students and what can happen when even just one student commits to pray. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Wayne Atcheson became the first Billy Graham Library Director on June 1, 2006. Today, he serves as the Library Historian and as Senior Ambassador for the Library and the Billy Graham Archive and Research Center. For four years prior to joining the Billy Graham Library, Wayne served as Admissions Manager of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wayne has also served as Sports Information Director for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Wayne was on the national staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where he served as Associate Director of the national FCA in Kansas City and later as Regional Director of six states from Indianapolis. In 1999, he served as Chairman of the West Alabama Franklin Graham Festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which led to his position at the Billy Graham Library. He is the author of eight books. His latest book is entitled The Asbury Revival, the greatest student-led campus revival in American history. He has been a lay speaker since his college days and has taught Bible Prophecy and Revival History in the past 35 years. He and his wife Barbara, a Kansas native, have been married 50 years. They have two daughters. Elizabeth and her husband Jared Poplin live in Charlotte, NC and have two sons, Jack, 16, and Luke, 14. Amy lives in Charlotte also and has two sons, Cam, 14, and Christian, 11. SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted) Restore us, O God;cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved! Psalm 80:3 And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.” Acts 1:7 I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. John 17:20-21 Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 BOOKS BY WAYNE ATCHESON: The Asbury Revival LINKS: Dr Dennis Kinlaw's tesimony of the Asbury Revival MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Episode 218 - Letting Go and Trusting with Joanna Weaver | 00:38:31 | |
“It’s scary to be vulnerable, to come as we are, yet that’s the beautiful invitation of trust.” Why do we struggle to trust our trustworthy God? Today Stacy speaks with best-selling author, Bible teacher and pastor’s wife, Joanna Weaver. Listen in as Joanna shares with humor and humility the things we need to let go of and what it means to fully embrace trusting our trustworthy God. ABOUT OUR GUEST: With more than 1.6 million books in print, Joanna Weaver is the bestselling and award-winning author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, as well as Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and At the Feet of Jesus devotional. A pastor's wife, mother of three, and avid Bible teacher, Joanna loves speaking to women about the powerful freedom that is found in making Jesus Lord and trusting Him for things bigger than themselves. She lives with her family in Hamilton, Montana. SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted) “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.“ 2 Chronicles 16:9a (NKJV) “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find.” Romans 7:18 NKJV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 BOOKS BY JOANNA WEAVER: Embracing Trust Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World Having a Mary Spirit LINKS: https://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/ MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Episode 194 - The Difference a Christian Educator Can Make with Vanessa Frazier | 00:40:13 | |
“If Jesus comes at the end of this school year, did we do all we were supposed to do?” What a great question! If this is our last school year to pray, to teach, to point the next generation to Jesus, are we making the most of every opportunity we have been given? Today Stacy talks with educator, author and Moms in Prayer South Carolina State Coordinator, Vanessa Frazier. Listen in as Vanessa inspires us with what a difference even one Christian educator can make. You won’t want to miss the contagious passion in this episode because now is our time, our opportunity to make a Kingdom impact. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Vanessa Frazier is South Carolina's State Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. With over 25 years of experience walking and talking with God in national and international schools, she continues to go forward with the Great Commission—making disciples of public school teachers. She acknowledges Jesus Christ as her Teacher and Lord, keeping passion and zeal on her side while diligently striving to inspire teachers to gravitate toward the Word of God for daily direction, counsel, and guidance. The author of the book, Dear God, Welcome Back to School, Vanessa serves as a Christian Education coach with the God-given ability to equip and encourage teachers throughout the year. The end result allows educational professionals to draw on the power of God to make extraordinary changes in their classrooms. She recently completed her ED.S in Educational Leadership at Columbia International University and plans to complete her Doctorate in Education in the near future.
SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Joshua 1:3 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” Acts 18:10 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)
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| 20 Mar 2023 | Episode 249 – Finding Sanctuary in Jesus with Denise Hughes | 00:28:22 | |
“Christ is our sanctuary and we can go to Him wherever we are.” Today Stacy talks with author, speaker, and teacher, Denise Hughes, about cultivating a quiet heart in a noisy and demanding world. Listen in as she walks us through examples of sanctuary in the Bible and where to be cautious in our online culture that could draw us away from closeness with God and the ones we love.
SCRIPTURES Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLT
They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Exodus 38:8 NIV
Then the word of the LORD came to him: “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.” “As surely as the LORD your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.” Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the land.’” 1 Kings 17:8-14 NIV
But He said, “Truly I say to you, no prophet is welcome in his hometown. But I say to you in truth, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up for three years and six months, when a severe famine came over all the land; and yet Elijah was sent to none of them, but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow.” Luke 4:24-26 NASB
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MOMS IN PRAYER · New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started ABOUT OUR GUEST Denise J. Hughes is a teacher at heart. She connects with women through inspiring stories and biblically-based messages that meet women right where they’re at in everyday life. Her newest book Sanctuary is a 31-day devotional that helps women find true peace among the noise, busyness, and pressures of life. With an M.A. in English, Denise has taught college composition and she currently writes for the First 5 app by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Denise lives with her husband and three kids in North Carolina, where she always finds time for old books, peach tea, and a good football game.
Extra Notes: 2 Quotes: Christ is our sanctuary and we can go to Him wherever we are.
Being tethered to people and to actual places helps us remain anchored in God’s created world rather than man’s created meta-universe.
Has been a mom for more than 27 years; 3 children – 27, 19, 18. New devotional called Sanctuary. My heart’s prayer was that I wanted sanctuary from all the noise coming at us in our culture. Worldly pull that’s pulling us in another direction. Lead a quiet life (1 Thess 4:11) – what does that look like in our world today? Is it possible to lead a quiet life today? (Stacy’s question to Denise) It’s possible with intention, because I think the current of our culture is going to carry us along one direction if we’re not being intentional to swim upstream against the grain of culture. It has to be something we are intentionally pursuing. What can we learn from the topic of sanctuary in the Bible? Every single element that made up the tabernacle and later, the temple, all of it pointed to Christ. Christ is our sanctuary and we can go to Him wherever we are. We can have sanctuary with us wherever we go. Example: At the entrance to the tabernacle, the Levites/Priests had to go through ceremonial washing. Women donated highly polished bronze mirrors. The craftsman melted down the bronze mirrors to make wash basins. When the priest would lean over and wash his hands in the water, he would see his reflection. The wash basin and water reflected Christ and that we can’t enter His presence without being washed by Him. Relinquish worldly mirrors and turn our focus from ourselves to Christ. History of screens – we went from a big screen to television (small screen) in our homes, to the micro-screens in everyone’s back pocket that we can take with us wherever we go. On the big and small screens, we’re watching actors portray a story, on the micro-screen, we now have become the main character in what has become the reality show of our lives. In many ways these micro screens have become modern day mirrors where we’re focusing more and more on ourselves in an unhealthy way. I love the idea of Hebrew women giving their bronze mirrors to Moses, having them melted away, so their focus was then on Christ. What about if you feel like you’re failing to lead a quiet life? Ask ourselves, how well are we tethered to people and places, in our homes, in our churches, in our schools? We can easily spend more time talking to people on screen which can lead to our relationships in our homes to atrophy. Being tethered to people and to actual places helps us remain anchored in God’s created world rather than man’s created meta universe. Being in the Word with women in our church. Solidarity in being there for a woman who was losing her husband - Elijah was on the run from a very corrupt, worldly king, he goes to a widow’s home in Zarephath. This was going into enemy territory. There had been a famine and widows were considered the poorest of the poor. When Elijah asks for a meal, the widow says all I have left… Elijah said, make me some bread. As long as he stayed as a guest in her home, the flour and oil in the vessels did not run dry. She was an ordinary woman living in a very ungodly culture and yet God used her in such a powerful way. Generations later, when Jesus stepped into the synagogue and read from the scrolls, announced His public ministry by referencing this widow. Someone considered not an influencer, yet Jesus used her story to introduce Himself to the world as the Messiah. These women sitting on the pew supporting their friend who was losing her husband, these women – they’re not on staff, they’re not considered online influencers, but they have so much influence and purpose in the people they’re ministering to in their local church. That’s what we need to be inspired by – women like that, more than the influencers we see on our micro screens. We’re so enthralled by lifestyles of the rich and famous, like Solomon in the Bible whose wealth was known throughout the kingdom. People heard about his wisdom and his extravagant lifestyle. Queen came and wanted to take a tour of His palace. Today, We tend in our humanness, to be drawn to the fancy, the elite, the powerful, the wealthy. Which tends to get a lot of capital online. In our humanness and in the world we live in, we’re so drawn to wealth & extravagance, but If we’re going to truly be committed to a quiet life, we need to live a life with open hands and not be consumed with the pursuit of more wealth & more things. It’s the pursuit of less. If we could summarize all of Paul’s letters, it would be Go saints go, don’t quit, no matter how loud the world becomes, there is eternal perspective beyond what we can see and hear with our eyes and our ears. To lead a quiet life is to know that we’re saints because Christ has imputed His righteousness to us. And Paul encourages us to go saint go and don’t give up! If you hear the verse from Thessalonians, I encourage everyone that leading a quiet life is not about your natural personality, but it’s about the spiritual condition of your heart. | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | Episode 141 - Campus Ministry Update with Chuck Klein | 00:25:51 | |
“Moms in Prayer is like the air force, the forerunner in a lot of campus ministry.” Today, Stacy sits down with the Executive Director of Campus Alliance, Chuck Klein to talk about campus ministry.. You won’t want to miss a moment as he shares the vision of every student within arms reach of the gospel.
About our Guest: Chuck Klein gives national leadership to the Campus Alliance, a coalition of over 60 organizations and church denominations that share the vision of seeing a ministry of prayer, care and sharing the gospel with every middle school and high school student and campus in America, giving every student the opportunity to hear and respond to the message of Jesus Christ. The Campus Alliance sponsors everyschool.com where students and adult leaders can adopt their school and connect with resources for campus ministry. Chuck is also an author and video producer. He and his wife Clare make their home in Escondido, CA. They have 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren (and a fourth on the way).
Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38 (NLT) He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
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| 03 Jul 2023 | Episode 264 - Screens & the Impact on Children’s Faith with Arlene Pellicane | 00:37:11 | |
“Screen time has replaced much of in-person worship, Christian community, and older role models discipling our youth.” Arlene Pellicane talks with us about her book, “Screen Kids” and how too much screen time can impact our children’s well-being and faith. With technology that is engineered to keep kids scrolling, Arlene explains how to deal with a child who is on the phone too much and gives you five skills that every child needs in a tech driven world. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Arlene Pellicane has been honored to speak, write books (translated into over 10 languages), and appear on several media outlets like the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, TLC’s Home Made Simple & FamilyLife Today. She is the host of the Happy Home podcast and has also been on the writing team for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Girlfriends in God. Arlene earned a B.A. from Biola University and a M.A. from Regent University. Before becoming a speaker and author, she served as a features reporter for The 700 Club and associate director for Turning Point with David Jeremiah. Arlene’s happy place is with her husband of 25 years, James, and their three children, Ethan, Noelle and Lucy. She started praying in a Moms in Prayer group when her son Ethan was in first grade and now he is starting college. Arlene and her family live in San Diego with their Goldendoodle named Winston. SCRIPTURES I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. Psalm 119:101 NIV But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NIV Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Psalm 4:4 NKJV Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Romans 12:18 GNT Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray. Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:7-8 ISV HappyHomeUniversity Watch the free movie: Screen Kids in Their Own Words Find out more about the Parents Rising Conference BOOKS · New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 13 Sep 2021 | Episode 170 - Embracing Uninvited Change with Laura Story | 00:24:57 | |
“When God invites His children on an adventure, on a faith journey, it always begins by saying goodbye to something familiar.” On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Laura Story, award-winning songwriter, worship leader, author and Bible teacher. Listen in as Laura shares with humor and humility all the Lord is teaching her as she is letting go of her idea of how a normal family life should look and instead trusting the God’s direction, provision and promises. About our Guest: Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of two bestselling books and Bible studies: When God Doesn’t Fix It and I Give Up. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. She has a brand new book and bible study releasing this summer called So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy. To learn more about Laura, visit laurastorymusic.com/ and follow her on Facebook @laurastory, Instagram: @laurastorymusic, and Twitter: @laurastorymusic. Books: So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith by Laura Story When God Doesn’t Fix It by Laura Story I Give Up by Laura Story Links: https://momsinprayer.org/training-channel/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 27 May 2024 | Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in Women | The Meek with Vicki Petkevich | 00:41:19 | |
“The meek will inherit the earth and they will be protected, they will be treasured by God. We can put our trust in the name of the Lord.” Today we continue in our series, Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in the Woman of God, by welcoming back our Global Ministry Coordinator, Vicki Petkevich. We dive into the third beatitude, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Vicki reminds us of our humble and meek Savior who doesn’t leave us alone in our journey towards meekness. God gives us the strength we need as we depend on Him and His Word. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS Vicki Petkevich is part of the Global Team for Moms in Prayer International overseeing Oceania and the Caribbean and serves as an Area Coordinator for parts of San Diego, CA. She finds great joy in uniting, training and equipping mothers to pray for children and schools. She was first introduced to Moms in Prayer in 2006 when a friend invited her to visit her MIP group. A mother of four young children at the time, she was hooked after that first meeting because of the focused prayer time and praying scripture over her children. Currently, Vicki and her husband reside in San Diego, CA. Three of her adult children reside in California and her youngest is attending college at the University of Idaho. Her early career was as an elementary school teacher, then she transitioned to a stay-at-home mom and serving in Children’s Ministry. She loves hosting family get-togethers, trying new culinary recipes, reupholstering furniture, and traveling with her husband. Her faith is the cornerstone of her life and Moms in Prayer has been an anchor for her to be surrounded by sisters of faith who embrace the power of prayer. SCRIPTURES Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 ESV Cease from anger and abandon wrath; Do not get upset; it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers will be eliminated, But those who wait for the Lord, they will inherit the land. Yet a little while and the wicked person will be no more; And you will look carefully for his place and he will not be there. But the humble will inherit the land And will delight themselves in abundant prosperity. Psalm 37:8-11 NASB “Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him shoulder to shoulder. From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers, my scattered people, will bring me offerings. On that day you, Jerusalem, will not be put to shame for all the wrongs you have done to me, because I will remove from you your arrogant boasters. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble. The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord. They will do no wrong; they will tell no lies. Zephaniah 3:9-13a NIV Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3 NIV Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 ESV Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 Corinthians 10:1 NKJV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 04 Apr 2022 | Episode 199 - Jesus & Ordinary Moms with Kim Howard | 00:38:44 | |
“It is amazing what we can see happen when we actually commit to praying.” Truly God is working through the prayers of His people! Today Stacy talks with Kim Howard from our Moms in Prayer International Global Ministry Department. Listen in she shares testimony after testimony of God working around the world through the prayers of ordinary moms like you and me. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kim has been part of the Moms in Prayer Global Department for the last six years, overseeing countries in Africa, Canada, Caribbean and the Middle East, helping women join or start Moms in Prayer groups and raising up leadership in these countries. She is passionate about encouraging young moms to pray scripture over their children to start building godly character at a young age. Kim was in leadership roles with MOPS and now speaks to MOPS moms, sharing the life-changing ministry of Moms in Prayer. Her heart for prayer and love for travel has enabled her to visit the Caribbean sharing and building leadership in Jamaica and St. Maarten. Kim has two young adult children and lives in Temecula with her husband, Matt. SCRIPTURES: (NKJV unless noted) Then she made a vow and said, “O LORD of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his head.” 1 Samuel 1:11 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 1 Samuel 17:45 For behold, He who forms mountains, And creates the wind, Who declares to man what his thought is, And makes the morning darkness, Who treads the high places of the earth— The LORD God of hosts is His name. Amos 4:13 So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6 For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering; For My name shall be great among the nations,” Says the LORD of hosts. Malachi 1:11 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 (NIV) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11 LINKS: Moms in Prayer Booklet-ebook format
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| 27 Nov 2023 | Episode 285 - Pray Your Prodigal Home with Laine Lawson Craft | 00:37:14 | |
“You’re not at war with your prodigal, you’re at war with the enemy out to kill, steal and destroy them. And when you realize that, that’s when you start praying because nothing else will bring them home.” Best-selling, award-winning author, TV, and podcast host, Laine Lawson Craft, shares the power of prayer as we lift up our children to the only One Who can change a human heart. Find hope, encouragement and answered prayer in this episode as Laine tells her story about her prodigal children returning home. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Laine Lawson Craft is a best-selling, award-winning author, TV, and podcast host based in sunny Fort Walton Beach, Florida. More than a devoted wife and mom, she’s a powerhouse of hope, turning life’s impossible into breathtaking realities. Her book, The Parent’s Battle Plan, was recently awarded the 2023 Nonfiction Book of the Year Golden Scroll Award, and her Warfare Parenting Podcast is in the top 10% globally of all podcasts. Emerging from a near-collapsed marriage and financial hardship, Laine understands firsthand the transformative power of faith. Her real-life victories over spiritual warfare resonate, turning her into a magnet for parents seeking guidance and solace. Laine loves being with her family and finds solace in beach walks, Pilates, and cooking. Yet, her eyes are firmly set on a singular goal: empowering millions of parents grappling with wayward teens, using stories of triumph as her guiding light. For Laine, it’s not just about spreading hope; it’s about making victory a shared experience. SCRIPTURES By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. Hebrews 11:28 ESV
For the Lord will pass through to strike the Egyptians, and when he sees the blood on the lintel and on the two doorposts, the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses to strike you. Exodus 12:23 ESV The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NASB Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1-3 NIV
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| 19 Feb 2024 | Episode 295 - How to Help Students Who Are Struggling with Leah Amico | 00:22:30 | |
“If we keep saying yes to what God places before us, He will do more than we could ever ask or imagine.” Three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Champion, Leah Amico, shares her journey as an Olympian and how God met her on a softball field. Now, she is speaking and going to school campuses to encourage students that they aren’t alone and they, too, can be a light to others. Listen in as Leah gives us insight into what students today are struggling with and how we can be praying for them. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Leah Amico is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a two-time World Champion, a National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee in 2009, and a three-time national champion at The University of Arizona. At Arizona, Leah was also honored as a three-time First Team All-American and a three-time First Team Academic All-American for her excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Known for being one of the most clutch hitters of all time, Leah still holds the record for highest batting average in the Women’s College World Series. Leah is also a college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, where she imparts her love and knowledge of the game to many fans across the world. Leah Amico is a professional and inspirational speaker with over 20 years of national speaking engagements. She empowers people with the tools needed to have a strong mindset and apply the daily discipline needed to be successful. Leah relates to others with her stories that are engaging and inspiring. She shares keys to unlocking your potential that can help you thrive in any situation. Leah leaves people believing they can and will conquer their personal and career goals if they will apply the core principles she speaks about. She is also passionate about being able to enjoy a healthy balance between work and personal life. Leah helps people determine their own views of success and to set goals to rise to the top of their expectations. SCRIPTURES In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, Ephesians 6:16-17 ESV Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV LINKS BOOKS Victorious: A Year-Long Devotional MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Moms in Prayer Training Channel | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in Women | The Peacemakers w Janet Combs | 00:46:00 | |
“He is our peace. We have peace WITH God and we can have the peace OF God as we go through our ups and downs and struggles in life.” Today we continue in our series, Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in the Woman of God, by welcoming Moms in Prayer Board Member, Janet Combs. We dive into the seventh beatitude, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Janet reminds us of the peace we can find in our Savior despite the circumstances we are walking through. And also how we can be peacemakers in a world filled with turmoil because it is Him working in and through us. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS Janet Combs is first and foremost a wife of 40 years, a mom of 5 and a grandma of 6. One daughter joined them as a young teen and has been an amazing blessing to the Combs family. Janet is a former special education and elementary teacher. While staying home with her kids, Janet spent decades teaching children at church, at VBS and at Good News Clubs. She also taught the teacher’s training for her local CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship). Over 20 years of Precepts Bible study with Kay Arthur has been a great inspiration for her to have a passion to go deep into God’s word. Another major influence in Janet’s life has been her family’s mission work for many years in Haiti. She joined Moms in Prayer years ago and is now a member of the Moms in Prayer Board of Directors. More recently, Janet has been involved in women’s ministry teaching. SCRIPTURES Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 ESV For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. Romans 5:6 CSB Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Romans 5:1, 10 ESV Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18 CSB Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited. Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death— even to death on a cross. Philippians 2:3-8 CSB Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 NIV Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Romans 14:19 NIV We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. 1 John 3:14 CSB LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Episode 198 - Strengthened By His Spirit with Becky Thompson | 00:29:58 | |
“The Holy Spirit was sent so we can still experience a life full of God’s love and His closeness.” What a gift Jesus has given to us as His followers! Today Stacy sits down with bestselling author and creator of the Midnight Praying Mom devotional community, Becky Thompson. Listen in Becky shares the beauty of a life awakened to His Spirit.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Becky Thompson is a bestselling author and the creator of the Midnight Mom Devotional community gathering more than one million moms in nightly prayer. Speaking to the struggle of balancing life as a wife, mother, and daughter of God, she has become the voice of modern Christian motherhood. An author of seven books, Becky has appeared on the USA Today, Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestseller lists. Becky lives in Oklahoma with her husband, Jared, and their three children.
SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28 “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever—the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” John 14:16–17 (NKJV) But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:1-4 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
BOOKS BY BECKY THOMPSON: God So Close Hope Unfolding Love Unending Peace
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| 20 Dec 2021 | Episode 184 - Praying with Little Ones with Sheila Walsh | 00:28:05 | |
“Come as you are. The more you pour out what is going on, the more space you make for His grace to pour in.” What a beautiful reason to pour our hearts our before the Lord in prayer! On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Bible teacher, international recording artist, television host and bestselling author, Sheila Walsh. Listen in as Sheila shares how the gift of prayer was passed on to her by her mother when she was just a little girl in Scotland and how we too can pass this gift on to our little ones. About our Guest: Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, international recording artist, television host and bestselling author with almost six million books sold. She is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God's Little Princess series, It's Okay Not to Be Okay, Praying Women, Holding On When You Want to Let Go, and more. She is cohost of the inspirational talk show Life Today with James and Betty Robison, which is seen worldwide by a potential audience of over 100 million viewers. Sheila lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian, who is in graduate school. Books: “Is God Still Awake” by Sheila Walsh “Gigi, God’s Little Princess” by Sheila Walsh “It’s Okay Not To Be Okay” by Sheila Walsh “Holding On When You Want To Let Go” by Sheila Walsh Links: https://www.facebook.com/sheilawalshconnects https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Episode 254 - Praying God’s Word for Your Marriage with Jodie Berndt | 00:34:14 | |
“I’m going to make myself at home in God’s love and let His love course through me and equip me to love my spouse well.” Moms in Prayer welcomes Jodie Berndt to the podcast, speaker and author of the bestselling Praying the Scriptures book series. Jodie talks about her new book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage. Listen in as she reminds us that this is not about “fixing” your spouse, but bringing your cares and concerns to God. As we do that, He softens our hearts, knits our hearts together, and goes to work. ABOUT OUR GUEST Jodie Berndt is a popular speaker and the author of ten books, including the bestselling Praying the Scripturesseries for Children, Teens, and Adult Children. Jodie has been a repeat guest on programs like Focus on the Family and The 700 Club, and she’s written for Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Ann Voskamp’s daily devotional, as well as several family and parenting magazines. A former television producer and on-air personality, Jodie has been married to her college sweetheart, Robbie, for 37 years. They have four married children and two grandchildren and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SCRIPTURES The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 NIV Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever! Deuteronomy 5:29 NIV For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13 NKJV For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. LORD Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:11-12 NIV “I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love.” John 15:9 MSG Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 ESV BOOKS BY JODIE BERNDT Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage Praying the Scriptures for Your Children LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Episode 289 - Prepare the Way of the Lord | 00:13:47 | |
“God WILL fulfill what He has promised.” Today Aubrie reads from Luke 1 to share the story leading up to Jesus’ birth. The promise of the one to come before Jesus, John the Baptist, was to prepare the way of the Lord. And we are given the same opportunity, to live lives that glorify God and prepare ourselves and others for His return. May we praise like Mary and prepare like John. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org SCRIPTURES And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38 ESV For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37 ESV And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” Luke 1:28 ESV But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. Luke 1:29 ESV And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” Luke 1:45 ESV | |||
| 28 Sep 2020 | Episode 120 - Parenting and Praying in Times of Change | 00:38:23 | |
Parenting in a pandemic is no joke, but what if you could move from panic to powerful. Today’s guest, Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke sits down with Lee to tell her story of finding faith and her path to a life of prayer. Today’s episode is filled with the hope and strategies you need to become a bold prayer warrior despite the news. About our Guest: Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer International. She leads a worldwide ministry who equips and encourages women in the transforming power of prayer. Sally is an avid runner, a fast talker, and a fervent lover of Jesus. Sally and her husband Ed have four grown children, two grand kids, and live in sunny California.
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| 08 Jul 2024 | Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in Women | The Pure in Heart w Diana de Fouler | 00:37:02 | |
“Pure in heart is being made clean by the Spirit, by the Word. It is putting God in every thought, word and action. And keeping Him present in our day-to-day lives.” Today we continue in our series, Beatitudes: Building Godly Character in the Woman of God, by welcoming back our Central America Director, Diana de Fouler. We dive into the sixth beatitude, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Diana reminds us that our sin has not just been covered, but completely removed. As we look to Him and Who He is, confess and let His Word wash over us, we will find the freedom of a pure heart. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS Diana de Fouler is a gifted Bible teacher who has contagious conviction for the power of prayer. She currently serves as the Moms in Prayer Central America Director, overseeing the ministry in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Diana lives in Panama City, Panama with her husband of 41 years. They have two grown children and three wonderful grandchildren. SCRIPTURES Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 ESV I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11 NIV For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our[g] conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Hebrews 9:13-14 ESV Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. Psalm 24:3-4 ESV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Episode 240 - Every College Covered in Prayer with Thai Lam | 00:33:12 | |
“As we’ve met so many students over the years and heard their stories, inevitably we hear, ‘Yeah, my mom has been praying.’” After decades of college ministry, this is the hope-filled conclusion! Today Stacy talks with the executive director of Luke18 project, Thai Lam. Listen in as he shares his heart for college ministry and how it all began with his own college experience. Don’t miss his eyewitness account of the power of prayer and the opportunity to be a part of the Collegiate Day of Prayer. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Thai Lam is part of the leadership team of the International House of Prayer and serves as the executive director of Luke18 Project, a campus prayer movement that is contending for revival and equipping college students to be praying leaders. He also gives leadership to Collegiate Day of Prayer, America’s oldest concert of prayer for college campuses on the last Thursday of February. Thai has pioneered and led campus ministries at UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, San Jose State, KU, and UMKC. Thai came to faith in Jesus as a freshman at UC Berkeley, graduated in Religious Studies, and then studied Cross-Cultural Missions at Fuller Seminary. Thai and his wife Angela reside in Kansas City with their 3 children — Noah, Cohen, and Selah. SCRIPTURES: One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’ The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’” Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Luke 18:1-8 (NLT) So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 (NLT) LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 21 Sep 2020 | Episode 119 - Exciting News with Cynthia Yanof | 00:39:52 | |
Moms in Prayer is thrilled to announce we are joining the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. Today, Lee is joined by Cynthia Yanof of Christian Parenting to talk about what this strategic partnership means. Lee and Cynthia discuss the Yanof family’s journey into foster care, and what happens when one family says, “Here we are, Lord, use us.” About our Guest: Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mom, blogger, and the host of the Pardon the Mess podcast. She has a relaxed style of interviewing, combining her quick wit and sense of humor with a firm commitment to never taking herself too seriously. She loves Jesus, her family, foster care, and having lots of friends around her as often as possible. Cynthia is relatable, real, and a friend to all of us just trying to walk the parenting road in a meaningful way that’s pleasing to the Lord.
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| 30 Aug 2021 | Episode 168 - Inseparable from the Love of God With Ebony Small | 00:38:48 | |
“No matter what the issues or the ills of life would bring, there was nothing that could separate me from the love of God.” What a precious truth to hold on to! Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker, and Bible teacher Ebony Small to the podcast. Be encouraged as you listen to Ebony’s journey of how the Lord opened her eyes to her need for her Savior and prepared her for a life of ministry. For all who are in the season of waiting with prodigals, for all who need encouragement, this episode is for you. About our Guest: Ebony S. Small is vice president of global ministries at Pulse Movement, a ministry committed to awaken culture to the reality of Jesus. She was formerly the director of Movement Day Expressions at MOVEMENT.ORG, where she was dedicated to catalyzing leaders to affect cities across the globe. Her passion is to be positioned by God in bringing forth the transformative power of the Gospel to the lives of people through mentoring, leadership training and ultimately high- level collaborative partnerships which have generational impact. She is an excellent communicator, preacher and teacher of the Word. Ebony is the author of The Leader in You: Discovering Your Unexpected Path to Influence and president of Transforming Leaders Consulting. Books: “The Leader In You” Ebony Small Links: https://momsinprayer.org/events/bless-our-schools-sunday/ https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/ https://momsinprayer.org/events/awaken-hope-events/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Episode 178 - Empowered in Truth with Martina Kersten | 00:36:25 | |
“In Jesus we have true life and this is something all mankind is longing for.” Today Stacy sits down with our wonderful Moms in Prayer Regional Director of Central West Europe, Martina Kersten. We are continuing to focus on the I AM statements of Jesus looking into John 14 where Jesus says, “I AM the way, the truth and the life.” Listen in as Martina shares with humble transparency and authenticity what a gift is it to know Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. What a friend we have in Jesus! About our Guest: Martina Kersten has been in Moms in Prayer since 1997 and currently serves as the Regional Director Central West Europe covering: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Ireland, UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. Previously she was Country Coordinator for Germany for ten years. She and her husband Armin, have been married for 39 years and have four married children and nine grandchildren. They reside in beautiful Southern Germany.
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| 01 Apr 2024 | Episode 298 - How to Be Honest With God in Prayer with Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Julie Loos | 00:38:04 | |
“We wanted to give women permission to say all the things. That they don’t have to pretty themselves up before they come to the Lord, they can come to Him with all their yuck.” Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, and Julie Loos, who has served in Moms in Prayer for over 20 years, share about their newest book, “Honest Prayers for Mama Bears”. God wants us to bring our whole, true selves to Him and lay our hearts and burdens before Him. And you know what? That’s not too much for God. That’s actually what He wants! He loves you, uniquely made you, and wants to hear from YOU. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and President of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling books Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God’s Design, and the soon to be released, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears. Hillary has her master’s degree in biology and loves helping moms to discern truths and lies in both science and culture. She and her husband, John, have been married for 16 years and minister together as an apologetics team. She can never sneak up on anybody because of her chronic hiccups, which you can hear occasionally in interviews. Julie Loos has a passion for biblical truth and has been a contributor for both flagship Mama Bear Apologetics books. She has BA in journalism and psychology from the University of North Carolina as well as a certificate in apologetics from Biola University, and has served in Moms in Prayer International for more than 22 years. Julie and her husband Todd live in Missouri and have two grown sons. SCRIPTURES You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. James 4:3 ESV The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21b ESV I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13 NIV Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIV LINKS BOOKS Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Episode 297 - Rediscover Peace & Joy in Every Situation with Shellie Rushing Tomlinson | 00:49:40 | |
“My greatest strength is realizing that Jesus is my greatest need.” Today Aubrie sits down with author and speaker, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, to talk about the peace and joy that is found in walking with Jesus. We don’t have to buckle down and just get through our fear or work through things on our own. We have God, Who is so present with us, to call upon and ask for His help and power to work in and through our situation. Shellie also shares about her newest book, “Seizing the Good Life”, and reminds us that JESUS is the good life. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Shellie Rushing Tomlinson is a farmer's wife and totally besotted grandmother of half a dozen beautiful grandchildren she fondly calls The Super Six. She fell in love with storytelling as a child when her paternal grandmother regaled her with stories of what it was like to come to Louisiana from the hills of Appalachia and set up house in a tent with a dirt floor. On the other side of the family tree, her maternal grandfather, a people-loving preacher, was known for using humor to draw his listeners to Jesus. It's safe to say the two of them marked her. Whether in her books, speaking before audiences, or dropping a segment on her podcast, she loves nothing more than helping hungry hearts feast on Jesus through humor and storytelling. SCRIPTURES And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Luke 22:41-42 ESV For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:9 ESV So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 NKJV And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:30-31 ESV And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV LINKS BOOKS Seizing the Good Life: Discover Peace and Joy through the Study of John's Gospel MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 | Episode 129 - Praying the Scriptures for Your Children with Jodie Berndt | 00:40:28 | |
“Moms in Prayer is an anchor in our prayer life for our children, but our goal is to live a praying life.” Today’s guest, author, speaker and Moms in Prayer mom, Jodie Berndt is making a case for building a praying legacy for your children. Honest and candid, Lee and Jodie discuss the thankless seasons of praying for our kids, and how moms can learn to pray using scripture and the bold prayers of others as their teacher. About Our Guest: Jodie Berndt has written nine books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for children, teens, and adult children. A speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie has been featured on programs like Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and a host of popular podcasts and she has written articles for Fox News, Club31 Women, and Proverbs 31 Ministries. She and her husband, Robbie, have four children and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Find Jodie’s blogs, videos, and printable prayer resources at jodiebendt.com or follow her on Instagram at @jodie_berndt.
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9- “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” Mark 9: 14-24- “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Ephesians 4:29- “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Numbers 32:23- “But if you fail to do this, you will be sinning against the LORD; and you may be sure that your sin will find you out.”
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| 28 Aug 2023 | Episode 272 - Is God Good? | 00:11:42 | |
“God is bigger than anything happening. He is in the business of transforming hearts, even our prodigal kids. He sees and knows all, and we are not alone.” In today’s episode, Aubrie shares a testimony from a Moms in Prayer mom who walked a difficult journey with her prodigal child. We can find hope even in the middle of the battle! Listen in as we hear the truth of Who God is and how mightily He moves. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org SCRIPTURES And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you! Psalm 84:11b-12 ESV The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:6 NKJV The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9 NKJV No one is good except God alone. Mark 10:18b ESV
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| 01 Jan 2024 | Episode 290 - Hope and Peace for a Weary Heart with Catherine Claire Larson | 00:36:22 | |
“God wants us to lean into Him. He wants us to begin by knowing that we are not enough to do this. We need Him. We need His strength, His power, His daily grace and sustenance.” Author Catherine Claire Larson is on the podcast today with peace-filled truth that brings a deep, restful breath to our weary souls. She recenters our hearts and minds on what and Who is most important—to keep God, His Word and prayer at the center of our parenting and all we do. He sees you. He is with you. And He is for you. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST After graduating with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies, Catherine Claire Larson spent seven years writing with Chuck Colson for BreakPoint radio, Christianity Today, and Newsweek online. Today, she writes amidst the clatter and curiosity of six young children. She is also the author of Waiting in Wonder: Growing in Faith While You're Expecting. Learn more at Catherine ClaireLarson.com and across social media @CatherineClaireLarson. SCRIPTURES He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Isaiah 40:11 ESV Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. Psalm 121:4 ESV Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 ESV But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Mark 10:14 ESV “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 ESV “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Matthew 6:25-29 ESV BOOKS Waiting in Wonder: Growing in Faith While You're Expecting Watching in Wonder: Growing in Faith During Your Baby's First Year | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Episode 255 - Teaching Children to Love & Welcome Others with Trillia Newbell | 00:24:03 | |
“I want to help parents engage further with their children about what it means to welcome and love the way Jesus does.” Today we hear from Trillia Newbell about her children’s book, The Big Wide Welcome. She brings to our attention the sin of partiality or favoritism and how important it is for us as parents to check our own hearts in order to model this for our children. Kids will learn that Christians and churches are called to be like Jesus, fully welcoming people so they can come to know the Good News.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Trillia Newbell is the author of several books including 52 Weeks in the Word, A Great Cloud of Witnesses, Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, and the children’s books, The Big Wide Welcome, Creative God, Colorful Us and God’s Very Good Idea. When she isn’t writing, she’s encouraging and supporting other writers as the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern. They reside with their two children near Nashville, TN. You can find her at trillianewbell.com and follow her on Instagram at @trillianewbell.
SCRIPTURES Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14 NIV My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor”—well, doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives? James 2:1-4 NLT Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law. James 2:8-9 NLT The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? Jeremiah 17:9 NKJV When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Will you give me a drink?” (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” John 4:7-10 NIV
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| 23 May 2022 | Episode 206 - The Greatest Invitation of All with Joni Eareckson Tada | 00:29:43 | |
“Let’s pray for our children; let’s go into overdrive in asking God to rescue our children and to fix their eyes on the heavenly glories above.” We can do this! Today Stacy welcomes the one and only Joni Eareckson Tada to the podcast. Joni is a beloved international speaker, best-selling author, artist and Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends Ministry. Joni and Friends is committed to bringing the Gospel and practical resources to people impacted by disability around the globe. Listen in a Joni points us to the truth about heaven and shows us how we can share this glorious truth with our children. Don’t miss how the beautiful realities of heaven should impact every single day of our lives here on earth. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Joni Eareckson Tada is CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni and Friends provides practical support and spiritual help to special-needs families worldwide, and equips thousands of churches in developing disability ministry. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including When God Weeps, Diamonds in the Dust, A Step Further, winner of the Gold Medallion Award, and her latest A Spectacle of Glory. Joni and her husband, Ken, have been married since 1982. SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV) But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:22-23 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:18 If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:15-16 For it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16
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| 03 Apr 2023 | Episode 251 - The Power of God’s Word for Kids with Joel Evrist | 00:38:41 | |
“The Holy Spirit not only inspired the word of God, but He has been opening the eyes of children for thousands of years to understand the LORD of this Book, the living Word of God, Jesus Christ.” Today Stacy welcomes Joel Evrist, pastor, author and disciple-maker. Joel shares the power of God’s Word for each of us, especially for our children. Listen in as he walks through how our kids can go on an adventure with God and grow in their Biblical literacy as they read His Word. ABOUT OUR GUEST Joel Evrist is a pastor, dynamic Bible teacher and disciple-maker with New Song Nashville. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Lauren and their two children. Joel has written children’s Bible study curriculum for LifeWay Christian Resources. His greatest passion is making disciples who fully follow Jesus and teach others to do the same. SCRIPTURES “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14 NKJV “I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.” Psalm 139:14 CSB “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 6:6 NKJV “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” 1 John 5:14-15 NKJV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | God, The Lifter of Our Heads w Vanessa Frazier | 00:41:52 | |
“That’s the charge: Keep your eyes on Jesus.” What a sweet place to be—our eyes on Jesus, soaking in His presence. Today we welcome back our South Carolina State Coordinator, Vanessa Frazier. She reminds us of the blessing of a life that is centered around God and doing His work. As an educator herself, she sees what is going on in the schools and encourages us with what God is doing and how we can be praying. God IS at work! The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Vanessa Frazier is the South Carolina State Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. With over 30 years of experience walking and talking with God in national and international schools, she continues to fulfill the Great Commission—making disciples of public school teachers. She acknowledges Jesus Christ as her everything and is convinced that "if we're not praying, we're not doing anything." Frazier strives to inspire teachers to gravitate toward the Word of God on the job and through her online magazine, Disciples In Education—Sent to Serve (DisciplesEDU.com). Vanessa is the author of two books, Dear God, Welcome Back to School, and Another Timothy—Championing a Call to Prayer for the Boys and Men in Your Life. This thankful mom and grandmother is the Director of Christ Teens, and she is currently completing her Doctorate in Education at Regent University. SCRIPTURES Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Joshua 1:6 KJV For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Ephesians 4:12 KJV O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. Psalm 3:1, 3 ESV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth. 1 Corinthians 3:6 AMP Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2 NIV The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Psalm 34:7 NIV LINKS BOOKS Dear God, Welcome Back to School MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Episode 296 - Hope For Your Children’s Future with Sally Burke | 00:45:44 | |
“Prayer is an amazing, life-changing relationship with a life-changing God.” Today we are pulling from the Moms in Prayer archives to hear from our President, Sally Burke. Listen in as she speaks at a homeschool conference to share what prayer is, why we pray, how to pray and how to teach our children to pray. This is timeless treasure for moms in every stage and aspect of life because it is all about the power of God and His Word. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Sally Burke’s introduction to the ministry in 1990 was life changing. Compelled by joy and the hope God gave as she prayed with others for her children and their schools, Sally began to reach out and share with other moms—first as a Moms in Prayer group leader, then area coordinator for her hometown, and later as regional coordinator. In 2008, Sally became the Director of Field Ministry at Moms in Prayer headquarters, overseeing ministry expansion worldwide. Today, in her role as President of Moms in Prayer International, her vision remains unchanged, that more children and schools and moms might experience God’s life-changing answers to prayer. Sally is also an international speaker, teacher and author of Raise Them Up, Start with Praise, Unshaken and the Unshaken Study Guide. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and husband, Ed, now have four grown children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. In her leisure time, you’ll find Sally on a walk or run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends. SCRIPTURES Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 KJV The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NIV However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— 1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Matthew 7:7-11 NIV Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 NIV Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV ‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’ Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Romans 8:26 ESV LINKS BOOKS Unshaken: Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of Prayer Permanece Firme (Unshaken in Spanish) Start with Praise: Living Empowered Through Prayer Raise Them Up: Praying God's Word Over Your Kids MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | Episode 181- Travel the World Through Prayer Russia & Albania with Kathie Arnold | 00:37:10 | |
“Whatever story God is writing in your life be available and be ready to say yes.” Today Stacy continues her conversation with wonderful mom of four, grandma to fourteen, and founder of an international sewing ministry, Kathy Arnold. Listen in Kathie shares her amazing adventures with the Lord as she took His hand and stepped out of her comfort zone. From a small town in South Dakota to traveling the world sharing Moms in Prayer and the love of Jesus in ministry through Come and Sew Ministries International, CASMI. This is one beautiful God story after another. About our Guest: Kathie Arnold always had a passion for mission, yet she never imagined or planned anything like CASMI. It just came out of her life story! Kathie and her husband Steve were married in 1972, supported missions, raised 4 children, and now have 14 grandchildren. Kathie and their oldest daughter went on their first mission trip to the former Soviet Union in 1991. Upon returning home from that trip, Kathie began a sewing school from their home. Ten years after that first mission trip, Steve and Kathie were asked by another ministry to use their life experiences to return to Russia, to investigate how to bring the gospel to orphans through sewing classes in state-run orphanages. They saw a need, were encouraged to go forward, and in 2003 CASMI became an official not-for-profit 501(c)(3). Steve and Kathie make their home in Texas and continue to share the love of Jesus through CASMI. Links: https://momsinprayer.org/give/ https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-prayer/ https://momsinprayer.org/join-a-group To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Episode 247 - Standing in the Gap in Battle with Bob Arii | 00:27:51 | |
“We need to look to the Lord when life is good and especially when life is impossibly hard.” What a comfort to know we can always count on the Lord! We are continuing our podcast series “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy is joined by pastor, teacher and member of the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors, Bob Arii. Listen in as Bob shares insights we can learn from King Hezekiah crying out to God in the face of grave danger. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bob Arii is a retired pastor and school science teacher, who continues volunteering at a senior care facility. He provides spiritual care while also leading Bible studies utilizing musical skills with his voice and guitar, singing hymns as part of their time together. He leads a weekly men’s Bible study in their home with men from the community, and another home group as part of the church they attend. (Do pastors ever really retire?). He is passionate about disciples of Christ making disciples of Christ with His love, grace, mercy and peace. Bob and his wife Carrie just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They have two boys (now men), one is married. They have blessed them with two grandchildren, a boy and a girl and off course they make frequent trips to Colorado to see them. SCRIPTURES: Then Hezekiah prayed before the Lord, and said: “O Lord God of Israel, the One who dwells between the cherubim, You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth. Incline Your ear, O Lord, and hear; open Your eyes, O Lord, and see; and hear the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to reproach the living God. Truly, Lord, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands, and have cast their gods into the fire; for they were not gods, but the work of men’s hands—wood and stone. Therefore they destroyed them. Now therefore, O Lord our God, I pray, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the Lord God, You alone.” 2 Kings 19:15-19 (NKJV) Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah daughter of Zechariah. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father David had done. 2 Chronicles 29:1-2 (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV) LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | Episode 242 - Standing in the Gap with Boldness with Bunmi Peters | 00:30:00 | |
“Don’t give up on your loved ones; keep praying until God moves.” Why? Because God moves through the prayers of His people! Today we begin our new podcast series called “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. This week, Stacy welcomes Bunmi Peters to the podcast. Bunmi has been in Moms in Prayer for decades and she has also served many years on the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors. Listen in as Bumni shares treasure that we can learn from Abraham, treasure that will inspire us to pray with boldness. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bunmi Peters has been involved in Moms In Prayer for decades and considers it the most rewarding ministry. She has been married to Tolu for 36 years and they have three grown children and four grandchildren; one is waiting in heaven for them. She has also served for nearly a decade on the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors. Bunmi has seenmany miraculous answers to prayer from the time when she was taught to pray by her parents as a young child to today. She and her husband live in beautiful Tennessee. SCRIPTURES: Abraham approached him and said, “Will you sweep away both the righteous and the wicked? Suppose you find fifty righteous people living there in the city—will you still sweep it away and not spare it for their sakes? Surely you wouldn’t do such a thing, destroying the righteous along with the wicked. Why, you would be treating the righteous and the wicked exactly the same! Surely you wouldn’t do that! Should not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” And the Lord replied, “If I find fifty righteous people in Sodom, I will spare the entire city for their sake.” Genesis 18:23-26 (NLT) I searched for a man among them who would build up a wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30 (NIV) Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” Romans 4:18 (NIV) Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (NIV) LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 25 Jan 2021 | Episode 137 - Embracing Racial Unity with Trillia Newbell | 00:37:11 | |
“If the gospel is true, reconciliation on earth is always possible.” With racial tension on every side, moms must ask, “How do I teach my child about the beauty of diversity?” Today Lee sits down with author, Trillia Newbell to discuss the power of the gospel, the necessity of prayer, and the importance of embracing racial unity. About our Guest: Trillia Newbell is the author of several books, including If God Is For Us, Fear and Faith, and the kids’ book God’s Very Good Idea. She is married to her best friend, Thern, and they live with their two children near Nashville, Tennessee. Learn more about her at trillianewbell.com.
Books: Creative God, Colorful Us by Trillia Newbell God’s Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell Links: To connect with Trillia: trillianewbell.com Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Episode 256 - An Eternal Perspective with Joni Eareckson Tada | 00:27:56 | |
“Everything we do down here on earth has a direct bearing on our capacity for joy and worship and service in heaven.” We welcome the one and only Joni Eareckson Tada to the podcast. Joni is a beloved international speaker, best-selling author, artist, and Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends Ministry. Joni and Friends is committed to bringing the Gospel and practical resources to people impacted by disability around the globe. Listen in as Joni points us to the beautiful realities of heaven, how to share this with our children, and how this can impact every single day of our lives here on earth. ABOUT OUR GUEST Joni Eareckson Tada is CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni and Friends provides practical support and spiritual help to special-needs families worldwide and equips thousands of churches in developing disability ministry. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including When God Weeps, Diamonds in the Dust, A Step Further, winner of the Gold Medallion Award, and her latest, A Spectacle of Glory. Joni and her husband, Ken, have been married since 1982. SCRIPTURES Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 KJV But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal. Matthew 6:20 NASB I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 NIV Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:22-23 NIV For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. Colossians 1:9 NIV If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:15-16 NIV BOOKS BY JONI EARECKSON TADA The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party (for Toddlers) LINKS Joni and Friends MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Episode 248 - Standing in the Gap Without Wavering with Aubrie Burke | 00:28:31 | |
“We can stand firm when we know who our God is and stay in constant fellowship with Him.” We continue our podcast series Standing in the Gap focusing on amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy speaks with Aubrie Burke, Moms in Prayer International Brand Manager. Listen in as Aubrie shares what we can learn from Daniel’s prayer life and integrity. As Christ followers, we can also appeal to the mercy of God through prayer and obey Him by living a life that doesn’t give in to pressures from the world and from culture. ABOUT OUR GUEST Aubrie Burke has been a part of the Moms in Prayer staff for the past six years serving in social media and branding. In high school, her eyes were opened to the power of prayer when she saw revival on her school campus. This set her heart on fire to see people gather to pray and seek God for revival and spiritual awakening worldwide. She is passionate about sharing the Word of God and His Truth through bible studies, devotionals, and videos. SCRIPTURES (NIV) I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land. Ezekiel 22:30a And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.” Daniel 2:19-23 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7 The king said to Daniel, “Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery.” Daniel 2:47 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2 BOOK God is Faithful Prayer Journal (link: https://momsinprayer. MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Episode 207 - Making Jesus Known Together with Nick Hall | 00:42:59 | |
“When you combine mama bear and the place of prayer, there’s some serious dynamite there.” Our special guest knows this dynamite power by personal experience as he is the son of a Moms in Prayer mom. Today Stacy talks with the inspirational Nick Hall, International evangelist, founder and president of Pulse. Listen in as Nick shares his contagious passion for making Jesus known. Don’t miss Nick’s invitation to Together 22, the once in a lifetime stadium gathering happening June 24-25 at the historic Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Nick Hall is the founder and president of Pulse and a leading international evangelist. He holds a position on the Board of Directors Executive Committee of the National Association of Evangelicals. He is the author of Reset: Jesus Changes Everything. Nick founded Pulse in 2006 on his college campus and has since seen 318,244,124 people impacted by the Gospel and 1,997,440 people commit their lives to Jesus through Pulse initiatives. Hall has preached the gospel to millions worldwide through Pulse mega-events such as the 2016 event on the National Mall in DC that drew 400,000+ attendees. During a time when our nation is divided on many things but often silent about the one thing that matters most--knowing Jesus--Hall strives to equip believers to unite, equip, and unleash a generation to make Jesus known. SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted) “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’” Luke 18:13 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. John 12:32 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Philemon 1:6 BOOKS BY NICK HALL: Reset: Jesus Changes Everything LINKS: MOMS IN PRAYER | |||
| 07 Aug 2023 | Episode 269 - Answered Prayer Around the World with Cathi Armitage | 00:21:42 | |
“We ARE seeing a generation of Jesus followers rising up as moms gather to pray.” Praise God! Today Aubrie sits down with Cathi Armitage, our Global Ministry Director. Cathi and her amazing team oversee Moms in Prayer groups in over 150 countries and counting. Listen in as Cathi shares testimonies of how the Lord is answering prayers and bringing hope all around the world. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Cathi Armitage is the Global Ministry Director for Moms in Prayer International and has been involved in the ministry for over twenty-five years. Cathi and her team oversee the ministry in over 150 countries and counting. She and her high school sweetheart, Matt, have been married for over thirty-five years and have one daughter, three sons and two daughters-in-law who know and love Jesus. Cathi and Matt live in Southern California where she enjoys cooking with and for her family. She also enjoys hiking in the local canyons and standup paddle boarding in the Pacific, where she watches the rest of her family surf. It is during those times that they all experience God’s glorious creation up close and personal. SCRIPTURES And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” Mark 11:17 ESV Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV
On the day I called, You answered me; You made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3 NASB
We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 NIV
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 NIV
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 NIV
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| 07 Feb 2022 | Episode 191 - Hope for Prodigals with Teresa Newcomer | 00:37:06 | |
“At the time of our creation, God knit into you and me all we would need to fight the battle for our children’s return.” God is so good! Today Stacy speaks with our Mississippi State Coordinator, Teresa Newcomer. Teresa has walked through many storms in this life and she is going to point us to the hope that is strong and trustworthy, an anchor for our souls. This episode will encourage everyone who is looking for hope, especially hope for prodigals. About our Guest: Teresa Newcomer is honored to serve as Mississippi’s first Moms in Prayer State Coordinator. She first became a group leader and started a group for her son’s school in 2013, not realizing God was preparing her for leadership as an Area Coordinator and then State Coordinator in 2017. Nothing makes her happier than sharing the joy of praying for children and schools. She enjoys every opportunity to speak to churches and women’s groups about the power of prayer. Teresa and her husband, Will, have been married nearly 35 years and have a daughter, 27, and a son, 22. They enjoy traveling, discovering new places and have been blessed by many years of being involved in volunteer missions both at home and abroad. Links: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-for-prodigals/ https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/start-a-group/ To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org Scriptures: Psalm 71:14 (NIV) “As for me, I will always have hope.” Isaiah 60:4 (NIV) “Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip.” Jeremiah 31:16-17 (NIV) This is what the Lord says “Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” declares the Lord.“They will return from the land of the enemy. So there is hope for your descendants,” declares the Lord. “Your children will return to their own land.” Luke 18:7-8 (NIV) And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” John 16:33 (NIV) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Acts 17:25 (NIV) “And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.“ | |||
| 03 Jan 2022 | Episode 186 - Rise Up & Pray with Sally Burke | 00:31:49 | |
“Our part is to rise up bold in the strength of the Lord, to move forward in prayer and then watch God unleash His power.” Today Stacy talks with Sally Burke, the president of Moms in Prayer International, about the great opportunity we have to impact an entire generation through prayer. What a vital topic to ponder as we enter a new year! Listen in as Sally inspires us to rise up and pray as she takes us through Psalm 138. About our Guest: Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer International. She leads a worldwide ministry that equips and encourages women in the transforming power of prayer. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and her husband Ed now have four grown children, a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. In her leisure time, you’ll find Sally on a walk/run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends. Books: Unshaken by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke Raise Them Up by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke Start With Praise! by Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Sally Burke Links: https://momsinprayer.org/events/global-day-of-prayer-fasting-2022/ https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/start-a-group/ To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org | |||