Moms In Prayer Podcast

Is there a connection between the health of our children’s physical bodies and their spiritual and emotional well-being?  Today’s guest, certified fitness and pilates instructor, coach, and Bible teacher, Clare Smith says that there is an important connection between our minds, bodies, and soul and that it is a parent’s job to help their children develop a healthy and balanced perspective.  Lee and Clare answer the question, “How do we help and pray for our children as they journey with body image and a need to stay active?”  About our Guest: Clare Smith’s desire is to build courageous, contagious, and confident women for Christ.  Clare quit her job in Corporate America to make her house a home. Clare is a wife, mama, speaker, Pilates instructor, and a health and leadership coach.  She and her husband, Cory, live with their two children in Ohio.  You can connect with Clare on Instagram, @ClareSmithOfficial.   Clare’s Resources and Websites: http://www.claresmith.me/ Clare’s website is full of recipes, workout

The preschool years of our children’s lives are not to be wasted or wished away.  Indeed, as mothers we lay the frame work for what they will believe about God into their adult years.  Today’s guest, Creator of the ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum, Heidi Franz, encourages listeners to take advantage of the thousands of little moments that can change the trajectory of our children’s lives.  About our Guest: Heidi Franz is a wife and momma striving to be intentional with each moment God has given her.  She is the creator of the popular Preschool Bible Curriculum website ABCJesusLovesMe and blogs at Our Out-of-Sync Life.  Sharing her personal journey, Heidi has a passion to encourage and empower others at conferences and through social media.   Heidi’s Resources and Websites: ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum: https://abcjesuslovesme.com/ To sign up for Heidi’s newletter: http://forms.feedblitz.com/5r0   Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

“Our students may lead the way to the next great spiritual awakening and the healing our society needs.”  Today, Lee sits down with Jeff Eckart to discuss the COVID crisis, and the possibility of revival in this generation.  Listen in as we discuss the way God is moving and the plan for student led prayer gatherings July 4, 2020 across school campuses.     About our Guest: Jeff Eckart is a Christ follower, son, husband & father of 3 girls.  He is founder & CEO of Never The Same, a ministry whose focus is uniting students to love God & change the world in which they live through their faith in Jesus. Part of this ministry is a movement called Claim Your Campus, with a vision to unite 1 million students in prayer at every middle school & high school in America.  Find out more @neverthesame.org & @jeffeckart   Show Notes: For more information about the July 2020 event visit: https://www.claimyourcampus2020.com/ Links: Never the Same- http://www.neverthesame.org/ Claim Your Campus- http://www.

It is time for a revolution that begins in our homes, sparked by prayer.  Today, Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke, and Lee Nienhuis switch roles to talk about the true goal of motherhood, and how we can raise children who live counterculturally.  This conversation is laced with the nuts and bolts of revival and how children have played a historical role in changing culture supported by their prayerful parents.     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 w

Their high school and college educations ended without the normal milestones and celebration.  Today, Lee sits down with author, speaker, and mom, Jennifer Dukes Lee and her daughter, Lydia, to talk about how they are overcoming the grief and disappointments that have come as a result of the Covid crisis.  Today’s episode is filled with laughter and hope for students, graduates, and the moms who love them.  About our Guest: Lydia Lee is a member of the Class of 2020, and she will be a freshman Music Education major at Iowa State University in the fall. Lydia loves classic literature, black tea, cats, jazz music, and Jesus. Her Instagram handle is @lydiamlee, and her music Instagram page is @lydiamleemusic. Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several books, including It's All Under Control. She lives on the fifth-generation Lee family farm, where she and her husband are raising crops, kids, and two beautiful humans. Follow along with Jennifer at @JenniferDukesLee on Instagram and Facebook.com/JenniferDukes

In a mission-minded family, there’s God-infused energy.  There’s a focus on God’s worldwide purpose, and a passion for the lost.  Today, Lee is joined by Ann Dunagan to talk about what it means to be on mission as a family, and how we can cultivate God’s heart for the world in our homes.  About our Guest: Ann Dunagan directs Daring Daughters and hosts the Mission-Minded Families podcast. She’s a mom of 7 kids (born 1986 to 2000, with 5 K-12 homeschool-graduates, 4 married-in-spouses, and new grandkids). She’s a speaker (to 35+ nations), wife of 30+ years to Jon Dunagan (founder of Harvest Ministry and mission evangelist to 70+ nations — focused on winning souls, equipping nationals, serving village churches, and caring for 1000+ orphan children in East Africa and Asia). Ann’s books include The Mission-Minded Family (featured on FamilyLife Today and Revive Our Hearts) along with The Scarlet Cord: Nothing but the Blood of Jesus (co-authored with Jon). With passion for the Lord and the lost, Ann motivates women

Ask a mom what her greatest joy is, she will tell you having children. But this joy can often become hampered with overwhelming feelings of fatigue, frustration, and sometimes anger. Lee is joined in this episode by Moms in Prayer Mom and Author, Arlene Pellicane for a conversation about pursuing a peace, and yes, happy home. About our Guest: Arlene Pellicane is a popular speaker and author of several books including Parents Rising and 31 Days to a Happy Husband.  Arlene has appeared on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, and FamilyLife Today and hosts the Happy Home Podcast.  Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children.    Scriptures:   “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “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 perf

100 episodes!  Today, Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke and our Founder, Fern Nichols to celebrate all God has done as we complete celebrate 100 episodes of God’s faithfulness.  Listen as they discuss their favorite episodes, how they are still growing in prayer, and their advice for new moms and grandmas.  About our Guest: Fern Nichols is the Founder of Moms in Prayer International, a global ministry whose vision is to reach children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. She has authored five books and studies including Moms Little Book of Powerful Prayers and When Moms Pray Together, as well as the Booklet used to begin groups in 146 countries around the world and all 50 US States.  She and her husband, Rle, have been married 51 years, have 4 children and 10 precious grandchildren.  They make their home in Poway, California.  Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer International. She leads a worldwide ministry who e

National Day of Prayer is May 7, 2020.  Today, Lee sits down with Kathy Branzell, the President of National Day of Prayer.  Kathy has been a Moms in Prayer mom for decades and today she shares her journey into a ministry that focuses on prayer and the importance of National Day of Prayer for America. About our Guest: Kathy Branzell serves as the President of the National Day of Prayer (NDP) Task Force. She has served as a longtime member of the Board of Directors, having led and served alongside Vonette Bright, Shirley Dobson, Anne Graham-Lotz, and Dr. Ronnie Floyd. Along with her work on behalf of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, she is the founder and president of Fellowship and Christian Encouragement (FACE) for Educatorswhere she authored seventeen years of weekly scripture reading, prayer prompts and devotionals for educators to use to use in their weekly prayer meetings throughout the school year.She is the author/co-author of five books including, An Invitation to Prayer; Developing a Lifestyle o

A sudden crisis like COVID-19 is intimidating, and we’re proud of you for walking with your family through it.  Today Lee sits down with Axis President and Moms in Prayer Friend, David Eaton to talk about walking with your teen through the Covid Crisis and the changes they are facing.  We cover Tik-tok, increased screen time, and how parents can seize this opportunity with their family. About our Guest: David is the President of Axis which he cofounded in 2007. Every year Axis speaks to 10,000+ students face-to-face and every month Axis’ digital products equip 120,000+ parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. In 2018 Axis helped caring adults start 1,700,000 conversations, that they would not have started without Axis, with their 8- to 18-year-olds. David has led partnerships between Axis and: Family Life Today, MOPS, Young Life, Youth for Christ, Focus on the Family, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries, the Association of Christian Schools International, Compassion International, Word of Life, Moody

“Close knit family bonds don’t just happen.” Today’s guest, Susan Alexander Yates sits down with Lee to talk about the importance of using our creativity to write our families spiritual legacy.  Family relationships aren’t always easy, so Susan and Lee also cover overcoming tension and family strain to create lasting memories.  This episode is filled with hope, creativity and fun.  About our Guest: Susan Yates has written 16 books and speaks both nationally and internationally on the subjects of marriage, parenting, and women's issues. Her books include And Then I Had Kids: Encouragement for Mothers of Young Children; And Then I Had Teenagers: Encouragement for Parents of Teens and Preteens; Barbara and Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest (with friend Barbara Rainey) and Raising Kids with Character That Lasts (With her husband John), She has also written Risky Faith, The One Devotional, and her latest, Cousin Camp.Susan blogs regularly at susanalexanderyates.com and also contributes to Club31Women.com. Fo

Society is being wracked by fear and anxiety.  How can we, as Christ-following mothers live apart from this worry trap?  Today, Lee sits down with Dr. Michelle Bengtson to discuss ways we can lead our families to peace even when we don’t have the solution.  About our Guest: Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a board-certified neuropsychologist with more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She is a national and international media resource on mental health and wellness. Dr. Bengtson is the author of the award-winning Hope Prevails and Hope Prevails Bible Study. She writes at www.drmichellebengtson.com, for Roma Downey and Mark Burnett's LightWorkers.com, and For God's Glory Alone Ministries. She lives in Dallas/Fort Worth with her husband of 30 years, their two sons, and three dogs.   Book: Breaking Anxiety’s Grip:How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Hope Prevails by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Website- https://drmichellebengtson.com/ Moms in Prayer International- www.Moms

“When I kept my eyes solely on the outcome I desired, I became bitter and discouraged. God has healed me as I fixed my eyes on God and poured out my feelings before Him.”  Today, Barb Roose joins us for a conversation about feeling the universal discomfort of waiting on God for something to change and long seasons of .  No matter your waiting situation today, infertility, wayward children, broken marriages, this episode is filled with hope and practical tips for waiting in godliness and health. About our Guest: Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about equipping women to win at life with Christ-empowered strength and dignity. Since 2005, Barb has been speaking to audiences in the US and abroad, including national tours like the Aspire Women’s Events. She’s a Bible teacher who loves following God more than anything else in life. Barb is a real woman who has experienced God’s power and presence during battles with depression and anxiety, parenting challenges and family addiction trauma.

When Angela Ray Rodgers’s daughter, Grace Anna, was in the womb, doctors advised her to end her pregnancy.  The disabilities and challenges her daughter would face seemed insurmountable.  Today, Lee sits down with Angela and Grace Anna for a conversation about life, resiliency, joy and hope.  Grace Anna has a rare form of dwarfism and lives with many challenges that require constant care, but both Angela and Grace Anna see God’s love written all over their story.  About our Guest: Angela Ray Rodgers is an inspirational speaker, advocate for people with disabilities, and the author of the touching story of her daughter in Grace Anna Sings. She manages multiple social media pages with over 1.2 million followers creating videos and stories along with her daughter Grace Anna, motivating people to find joy and live life to the fullest. Angela serves on the HART Supported Living Grant Program Council and is an Arc of Kentucky Advocate in Action.As a former middle school science teacher, Angela knows the importance

What propels a woman to leave the safety and familiarity of America and move to a country with staggering poverty and a soaring HIV rate?  How do women who cannot read or write pray Scripture over their children, homes and community?  And why should you be concerned with the plight of mothers incarcerated in countries around the globe?  Today, Lee sits down with Arizona State Team Member, International Leadership Developer, and Moms in Prayer’s Global Prison Ministry Liason, Kay West, to discuss all these things and the big God we serve.  About our Guest: Kay West is a grateful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ because of His grace and mercy. In addition to her roles with MIPI as International Leadership Developer for Southern Africa, Global Prison Ministry Liaison, and AZ State Team International Liaison, Kay also serves as president of Swaziserve, Inc., a ministry she and her husband, John, founded in 2009 before selling or giving away almost everything they owned to serve as missionaries in eSwatini and Sou

Staying home?  So are we!  While we are all staying home to help stop Covid 19, God is on the move around the globe as His people pray.  Today Lee sits down with our president, Sally Burke to talk about our “current normal,” creative prayer with our families, and how God is working in real time at Moms in Prayer International! 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.   National Call to Prayer Sheet- “God our Hope”- Brand NEW- Praying with Kids Prayer Sheet- “God our Savior”- https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pdfGodOurSaviorPrayerSheet3.17.2020.pdf Our Girls in Prayer Program- https://momsinprayer.org/girlsinprayerprogram/ Moms in Prayer International-

Dr. Kathy Koch says we all have 5 God-given core needs and today she spells them out for us.  Today Lee and Dr. Kathy spend time talking about understanding these needs for both ourselves and our children, and the role prayer plays in guiding us as mothers when we sense a deep need in our children.  About our Guest: Dr. Kathy Koch (“cook”), the Founder and President of Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events., She is also a popular guest on Focus on the Family radio and other radio talk-shows. Kirk Cameron chose her as the technology expert to interview in his movie, Connect: Real Help for Parenting Kids in a Social Media World. She has authored six books including Screens and Teens and 8 Great Smarts. She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry. chapels, and other Listen to Moms in Prayer Podcast

Have you ever wondered if God wanted you to head back to school?  Today Lee is joined by Colorado Christian University representative Lacey Meyerhoff to discuss the partnership between Moms in Prayer and CCU.  Maybe you would like a little more Bible training or maybe life has thrown you a curve ball, either way, this conversation is about following the Lord’s leading in whatever is next.   About our Guests: Lacey Meyerhoff is a Senior Strategic Partnership Specialist for Colorado Christian University.  She and her husband live in Colorado with their family.    To access the Colorado Christian University offer for up to 20% tuition discount for Moms in Prayer Families visit our website:   https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/prayer-partners/ccu-online/ Colorado Christian University- www.ccu.edu www.MomsInPrayer.org

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Mom anger is something few of us want to admit, but most of us face.  The behaviors of our children that trigger our anger must be dealt with, but we cannot sin in the process of correcting them.  Today’s guest, Amber Lia, and Lee sit down to discuss confronting and confessing our mommy anger, and steps we must take to be spirit-controlled in our discipline. About our Guests: 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 has co-authored two books with Wendy Speake, Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and their latest, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. Amber is also the author of the Studdy Buddy bible study guide series for parents and children. She and Guy have four young sons. Learn more about Amber at her website, motherofknights.com.   Amber Lia’s website:  www.