Moms In Prayer Podcast

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 mountain

It’s tough to be a girl today. Today Lee sits down with Cindy Bultema, Executive Director of GEMS Girls Clubs to bring the needs of young girls to the forefront of our minds and prayers.  Although Generation Z is considered to be the first post-Christian generation in our country, there is nothing too difficult for God, nothing too large to be affected by our prayers.. What our girls (and boys!) need most today is still Jesus and His Word. Listen for encouragement from Cindy’s own story and for resources GEMS has developed to address the issues of our world today. About Our Guest: Cindy Bultema has served in ministry for over twenty years as a speaker, author, church leader, and now as the Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs. She is passionate about reaching girls and women with the life-changing message of Jesus. Cindy lives in West Michigan with her husband and their four children. When she’s not running her full household, you can find Cindy walking her two dogs, meeting a friend for coffee, attending

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 s

With the sweeping changes in both society and in our schools, it’s natural for emotions to run high. Today’s guest, author of Triggers, Amber Lia joins Lee to talk about how we can manage both our emotions and those of our children. This conversation is full of practical advice, including distinguishing between the voices of God and our enemy, tips for leaving fear out of our parenting decisions, and strategies for engaging our kids in conversations about what they’re feeling. You won’t want to miss this one!   About our Guest: Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker, and author. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. Amber is the author of Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses' Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and co-author of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New

During the pandemic, it can be easy to want to conserve as much as possible. However, when compared to much of the world, we still have a lot to give! Today, Operation Christmas Child’s Gracie O’Laughlin sits down with Lee to remind us that giving results in other blessings we might never have imagined: changing our children’s hearts, answering prayers from other countries, and bringing families across the world to Christ. We hope you will join us in partnering with Operation Christmas Child this year to bring hope to many, including countries otherwise closed to the gospel!   About our Guest: Gracie O’Loughlin is the Assistant Director of the Promotions and Partnerships team for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. She has served with Operation Christmas Child since 2013 developing and implementing ministry partnerships with media, corporations, organizations and other Christian ministries. She carries a deep desire for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach the ends of the earth, and love

In a world where technology is everywhere, how can we keep our kids healthy and growing? Arlene Pellicane talks today about the danger too much of the wrong kind of screen time can pose to our kids and the advantages of the right kind of screen time. Learn tips for having hard conversations with your kids about technology boundaries, why those conversations are so important, and how to pray in this digital season.   About our Guest: Arlene Pellicane is a public speaker and the author of nine books, including Screen Kids, Parents Rising, Calm, Cool, and Connected, Growing up Social, and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. She has been a featured guest on numerous radio and television programs including NBC’s Today, Fox & Friends, and TLC’s Home Made Simple. Arlene formerly served as a features reporter for The 700 Club and as an associate director for Turning Point With Dr. David Jeremiah. She lives in Southern California with her husband, James, and their three children. Show Notes: Books:  Screen Kids by Ga

When our kids go off to college, the kind of foundation that has been laid for their faith becomes evident. Today Shelby Abbott talks about how we as parents can prepare our kids well for that time by teaching them that “Jesus is a sufficient answer for the questions that people have.” Doubts are a normal part of our kids growing up and making faith their own, and we want those questions asked in the context of home, so that we can help them move toward a deeper faith rather than unbelief.   About our Guest: Shelby Abbott is an author, campus minister, and conference speaker on staff with the ministry of Cru. His passion for university students has led him to speak at college campuses all over the United States and author the books Jacked, I Am a Tool (To Help with Your Dating Life), and Pressure Points: A Guide to Navigating Student Stress. He and his wife, Rachael, have two daughters and live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.   Books:  Doubtless by Shelby Abbott The Reason for God by Timothy Keller Making Sense

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.   Books:  Raise Them Up  by CindyClaypool de Neve and Sally Burke Start With Praise!  by CindyClaypool de Neve and Sally Burke   Links: Learn more about Christian Parenting at ChristianParenting.org To see all the podcasts joining the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: https://www.christianp

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.   Learn more about Christian Parenting at ChristianParenting.org To see all the podcasts joining the Christian Parenting Podcast Network: https://www.christianparenting.org/podcasts/

“85% of the people who come to know Christ make that decision before the age of 18, so the church has to invest in reaching people when they are most reachable.”  Doug Clark says our nation is overdue for revival.  Today, Lee and Doug discuss the hope for revival, the responsibility of parents to pray for their children and See You At the Pole. About Our Guest: Doug Clark is the National Field Director for the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) and serves as Promotion Coordinator for See You At the Pole. He leads a dynamic team of field leaders who serve more than 500 local networks in 10 regions across the United States. He and his wife, Debbie, live in Southern California and have two grown children.    SEE YOU AT THE POLE day is on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. local time. All around the globe, in every time zone, students will be gathering at their flagpoles, praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities. SEE YOU AT THE POLE is a day committed to global unity

If a mom get this little Moms in Prayer Booklet into her heart language, her country changes.  In this episode, Marlae Gritter, former Director of Global Advancement of Moms in Prayer talks about the courageous faith of one biblical mama whose faith in God changed a nation and indeed the world.  Listen in for the encouragement you need to see with eyes of faith in a sea of fear. About our Guest: Marlae Gritter is the former Executive Vice-President and Director of Global Advancement for Moms in Prayer International. Marlae has a love for the nations and the Word of God.  She has had many opportunities around the world to share her passion and vision for the power of prayer. Marlae and her husband Dave, make their home in Holland, Michigan.  She loves hot cups of coffee, and their three married children, and 5 grandchildren.   www.momsinprayer.org

Do you long for prayer to not only be your passion, but also your children’s as well?  Us, too.  How do we teach our kids that prayer can be as natural as breathing.  It begins by drip, drip, dripping prayer into their lives.  Join our Podcast Host, Lee Nienhuis, for a talk she gave about practical ways to instill a passion to pray in you family.       About our Guest: Lee Nienhuis is an author and passionate Bible teacher.  She is a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls.  Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee’s new book, Countercultural Parenting, released in June 2020.  Her first book Brave Moms, Brave Kids released in 2018 also with Harvest House.   Links:  Find the Girls in Prayer Program and al

“Prayer for our children and schools has never been more vital than during this season of COVID-19.  Our schools, administrators, parents and teachers must have the wisdom that comes from the Lord.”  Today’s guest, USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd, joins Lee to talk about beginning the Moms in Prayer school year amidst so much uncertainty.  In this episode, we cover starting the year strong, best first meeting practices and the new tools that are at your fingertips.  About Our Guest: Susan Shepherd joyfully serves as the USA Country Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International.  When she began praying 23 years ago as a group member, she could never have predicted 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 the wife of her husband, Joe, mom to her two married daughters, and the grandmother of one adorable grandson and an

Motherhood is filled with moments of letting go from kindergarten to college.  In this episode, Lee talks to author, Brenda Yoder, about preparing our kids for both the small launches and the big launches.  It’s time to get real about mommy grief, the role of prayer during transitions and letting God be the one in control of our important moments.  About our Guest: Brenda Yoder is an award-winning teacher, national speaker, author, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and life coach whose passion is encouraging others when life doesn’t fit the storybook image. Brenda’s book, “Fledge: Launching Kids without Losing Your Mind” is endorsed by Jim Daly of Focus on the Family and was Amazon’s #1 new release in Motherhood. When Brenda’s not speaking, writing, counseling, or attending a sporting event, she loves gardening, playing with her dog, visiting historical sites, taking road trips, listening to people’s stories, and visiting antique shops. She and her family make their home in rural Indiana.   Fledge: Launching

“We may be raising the most resilient generation this earth has seen in a long time because our kids are learning to do hard things young.”  Today’s guest, author, mental health expert, and Moms in Prayer mom, Michelle Nietert, sits down with Lee to talk about the stress and changes facing our families today.  This episode is laced with hope, validation and strategies you can use to help bring stability to your family right now.              About our Guest: Michelle Nietert M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor has been providing therapeutic interventions to children and their families in counseling offices for over 20 years. As a previous educator, public school crisis counselor, and youth and children’s minister, she interacts regularly with parents and students at public school assemblies, PTA meetings, local churches, and is the mental health consultant for a local private Christian school. Michelle also provides trainings for school counselors, teachers and homeschool parents.  A recognized e

“Maybe the kid who causes disruptions in your child’s school day is actually a gift to them.”  Today’s guest, Miss Danica not only works in the special education department of an elementary school, but is also the older sibling of a non-verbal autistic brother.  Listen in as Lee sits down for a conversation about the challenges and blessings of children with hard stories and hard behaviors issues, and how to pray for those who serve them.    About our Guest: Today’s guest, Miss Danica works as a special education paraprofessional in the public school system.  Due to the nature of this interview, we have chosen to keep her identity protected.   Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Mothers everywhere are facing the same anxiety producing decisions about sending their kids to school this fall.  While questions abound about our immediate futures, author and Bible teacher, Shannon Popkin, says maybe loss of control is just what our Heavenly Father will use to help us grow.  Today Lee sits down with Shannon to discuss the illusion of control, the destruction that comes with comparison, and walking in faith with our families during these uncertain times.   About our Guest: Bestselling author and speaker Shannon Popkin loves to blend her gifts for storytelling and humor with her passion for God’s Word. Shannon is the author of Control Girl and her latest book and Bible Study, Comparison Girl. Shannon is also a contributing blogger at Revive Our Hearts and co-author of Influence: Building a Platform to Elevate Jesus (Not Me). Shannon is happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every single day. Together, they live the fast-paced life of parenting three high school and college-age

Christina Gard believes her family can change the world as they pray and as the give.  In today’s episode, Lee sits down with Christina to talk about Compassion International’s Moms and Babies program, and how Moms in Prayer dovetails in mission and vision. Christina talks candidly about the sacrifices her family is making to support other moms, and the incredible blessings her family is receiving as a result. About our Guest: Christina Gard is the Associate Professor of Psychology at Southeastern University and serves alongside her husband as Lead Pastor of GraceCity Church in Lakeland, Florida. She holds a B.A. in Communication and Organizational Management from Northwest University, an M.S. in Human Services, and she's pursuing an M.A. in Ministerial Leadership. Christina has been a licensed pastor since 2009. Prior to teaching at SEU, she was a part of the faculty at Northwest University in the College of Ministry and was the children's pastor at Puyallup Foursquare Church in Puyallup, Washington.

Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus.  In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.           About our Guest: Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from Go

Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus.  In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.           About our Guest: Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from Go