Moms In Prayer Podcast

“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

“He is the God of comfort and the ultimate comfort is the hope we have for our future.” Today we continue our Moms in the Bible Series as Stacy talks with Pat Kenney, the Moms in Prayer North East Division Coordinator.   Listen in as she shares hope for the brokenhearted, through looking at Mary, the mother of Jesus.                           About our Guest: Pat Kenney is the Northeast Division Coordinator of Moms in Prayer (MIP) International. She has been praying for her children/granddaughter and schools through MIP since her daughters were in elementary school. Pat is married to her college sweetheart and has three adult daughters, one ‘son in love’ and an adorable granddaughter. She enjoys tennis, art, gardening and developing an abiding presence in God through His Word. Her ‘sweet spot’ is equipping moms to pray powerfully for their children and schools.   Scripture:  Scriptures on Mary found in Luke 1-2 Psalm 34:18 (NLT) The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crush

“God is trustworthy. When He makes a promise, He will keep it.” Today we begin our Moms of the Bible Series- Hope for Every Need.  You are not going to miss a moment of this powerful, encouraging episode as Stacy talks with Fern Nichols, the founder of Moms in Prayer International.  Listen in as she shares what happens when we pray to the One who faithfully keeps all His promises, even the impossible ones.     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 “ye

“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 Chris

“There is so much unrest with the lies coming our way, we need to know the truth.” Today Stacy talks with author and Bible teacher Luanne Botta about the armor of God.  You are not going to miss this power packed episode where Luanne passionately shares the truth about who we are and what we have in Christ. This will set you free!   About our Guest: Luanne Botta is an author, Bible teacher and speaker who brings the gospel to life through the Word and personal testimony.  Her high energy and joyful spirit of encouragement bring an authentic transparency, making her an endearing and powerful speaker. As a high school teacher at a private Christian academy for almost 20 years, well-liked by her students, Luanne found herself in a unique role, guiding hundreds of young people through God’s Word with her uncompromising, take-no-prisoners way of speaking the truth while still showing them unconditional love. Her passion was igniting them to live their lives with a higher standard than the culture around them. From

“You have been hand selected by the Lord of the universe to be your child’s mother.”  Today, Stacy sits down with Joni and Friends’ Director of Radio Ministry, Shauna Amick as she shares her journey from fear to hope.  Listen in as she shares her story of how the Lord so lovingly opened her eyes to what she had been given, a delightful inheritance. About our Guest: Shauna Amick’s passion for the inherent worth and dignity of every human life was deeply solidified when her third child was diagnosed with Down syndrome, a near fatal heart defect, and a slew of other genetic abnormalities. As a speaker, author and disability rights advocate, Shauna shares the unique gift of viewing challenges through the lens of God’s Word, and does so with great transparency and vulnerability. Shauna serves as the Director of Radio Ministries for Joni and Friends, and can often be heard encouraging radio listeners alongside Joni Eareckson Tada. Scripture:  Psalm 16:5-6 (NIV)  Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make m

“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

“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 Be

“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 F

“Discipline is an opportunity to point our children to Jesus.”  Have you ever thought about discipline this way? Today Lee sits down with Ginger Hubbard, bestselling author and speaker, to discuss the common discipline mistakes parents make and point us to a better way, the biblical way, that yields a harvest of righteousness.  About our Guest: Ginger is the bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That. She speaks at women’s events, parenting conferences and homeschool conventions across the country, and co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast. You can check out her parenting resources and find out when she’s speaking in or near your area at GingerHubbard.com.   Books: Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard Wise Words for Moms by Ginger Hubbard I Can’t Believe You Just Said That by Ginger Hubbard   To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.

“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

“I expected, as I prayed, that my family would be blessed, but I didn’t expect to be so personally blessed.”  Today, Lee sits down with Moms in Prayer’s Southern California State Coordinator, Stacy Callendar to hear how God has faithfully led and transformed one timid mama into a bold intercessor. Listen in as Lee and Stacy share the next twist in their story and their collective, “Yes!” to God’s leading.    About our Guests: Stacy Callender is currently the Southern California State Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. She has been involved with Moms in Prayer for the past 22 years and has seen firsthand the power of God through prayer. Stacy considers it a great privilege and joy to inspire others with her passion for prayer. She and her husband, Scott, live in Southern California with their four amazing children.   To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Loving a prodigal is a long and desperate journey, a time that can be filled with fear, anger, self-doubt and shame.  Today, Lee sits down Judy Douglass, the wife of CRU President Steve Douglass, to talk about praying for prodigals, adoption, trauma and the hope we can find in the middle of it all.   Can God meet you in this wilderness, Judy’s answer is absolutely. Listen in! About our Guests: Judy Douglass is the founder and host of Prayer for Prodigals, an online community for those who love someone who is making destructive choices. She has served as editor of two Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) magazines, has authored six books, and speaks all over the world. A writer, speaker, encourager, and advocate, Judy loves to encourage God’s children to be and do all that He created them for. A native of Dallas, she graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in journalism. Judy serves as director of Cru’s Women’s Resources and partnered with her husband, Steve, president of Campus Crusade for Christ Inte

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 spannin

The pandemic did not stop the global movement of Moms in Prayer, and it certainly did not stop American mothers for interceding for their children and the world.  Today, Lee is joined by USA Country Coordinator Susan Shepherd and Global Director, Cathi Armitage to discuss the impact COVID 19 has had on children, teachers, schools and Moms in Prayer groups around America.  In addition, they discuss the Global Day of Prayer and how you can be involved on January 13, 2021.   About our Guests: Cathi Armitage is the Global Ministry Director for Moms in Prayer International and has been involved in the ministry for over twenty years. Cathi’s team oversees 145 countries, helping to encourage and train leaders. Cathi and her high school sweetheart, Matt, have been married for over thirty 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

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.    To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International To learn more about Moms in Prayer South America: https://momsinprayer.org/who-we-are/global-community/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

When mothers struggle to meet the most basic needs their families face, they find hope in the God who hears.  Today, Lee sits down with Central American Director, Diana DeFouler to talk about the struggles and victories moms across Central America are facing during this global pandemic.  This episode is laced with the power of God to move despite what our eyes see.  About our Guest: Moms in Prayer’s Director of Central America, Diana DeFouler. Diana lives in Panama City, Panama with her husband of 36 years, has two grown children and two grand babies.   To give to the ministry of Moms in Prayer: Support Our Mission | Moms In Prayer International To learn more about Moms in Prayer Central America: https://momsinprayer.org/who-we-are/global-community/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

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

“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: 

“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.      Show Sponsor:  Compassion International- https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?referer=607208 To learn more about the Moms and Babies Program listen to episode 109 with Christina Gard.