Moms In Prayer Podcast

God is moving on college campuses across America.  Today Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer College Group Liason, Julie Loos, to discuss the latest happenings, and Collegiate Day of Prayer 2020.  About our Guests: Julie Loos is in her seventeenth year of leadership with Moms in Prayer International. Formerly the Missouri State Coordinator, she currently serves as the USA College Groups Liaison, equipping thousands of moms monthly in how to pray strategically for the college campus using her apologetics training and insight. Julie is a writer and speaker with a passion for prayer for college campuses and apologetics training for our youth. She is currently the Director of Prayer and Communications for Mama Bear Apologetics and contributed to Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. Watch for her forthcoming website on WordPress.org.   Website: MIP College praying moms main page on website: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/college-praying-moms/ To join or start a M

Moms in Prayer is knitting incarcerated moms back to their children.  Today, Lee sits down with the Moms in Prayer Prison team to discuss the work that is happening with incarcerated mothers across America.  “We see God calling His prodigals home as they bow their heads and pray for their kids.”  You do not want to miss this episode.  About our Guests: As the Moms in Prayer USA Prison Ministry Liaison, Nancy Turock works with 12 dedicated State Prison Liaisons and 140 volunteers in teams across 40 states to bring Moms in Prayer to incarcerated mothers. These mothers, who feel helpless and hopeless about doing anything for their children while in prison, discover through Moms in Prayer that they can actually do the very best thing for them – pray! For their children to belong to the Lord and live a Christian life, for safety, protection, caring teachers and success in school, Christian friendships, financial stability, and a chance to realize their dreams, are the timeless concerns and hopes of Christian mothe

Candy coated prayers don’t fit when you are in the middle of devastation.  Today’s guest, Rhonda Robinson, mother of nine, walks us through the clinging and comeback that occurred in her life after the tragic death of her son.  This episode is a glimpse of hope for those who are mourning.  About our Guests: Rhonda Robinson spent years writing parenting columns and articles, nevertheless, her debut book, "FreeFall: Holding Onto Faith When The Unthinkable Strikes," is the book she never wanted to write. After the death of her youngest son, and years struggling to survive the grief, Rhonda chose not to allow life's circumstances to define the course of her life, but to use them to refine her soul. Now, "FreeFall" helps others face a world they don't want to live in. Rhonda teaches women how to transform the darkness into a season of profound change and emerge with vision and purpose. Through biblically-based spiritual wisdom, Rhonda leads readers to discover the life they were designed to

The problem women face in raising a family and growing in their faith is having a consistent “Quiet Time.“  Today’s guest, author, speaker and mom of three littles, Asheritah Ciuciu can relate. Lee and Asheritah settle in for the misnomer of time in Scripture needing to be quiet, and that hiding from our children during our time with the Lord can be counter productive.  Listen in for practical ways we can nurture our family’s love for the God’s word and how God can make our little effort much.        About our Guests: ASHERITAH CIUCIU is a bestselling writer and speaker, wife to her high school sweetheart Flaviu and mama to three spunky kiddos. She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and studied English and Women's Ministry at Cedarville University. Her passion is helping overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God's Word.   Asheritah’s website: www.OneThingAlone.com

“When I look at our school building, I see a mission field.  We may not be able to teach them Bible lessons, but we can show them God’s love by the way we care.“   Today, Lee is joined by a school administrator to discuss the needs that face public schools and students today.  His situation is unique because his school is covered by a Moms in Prayer group. Listen in! About our Guests:  Today’s guest is an anonymous Christian administrator who has served in education for nearly 20 years.     To give to the translation projects at Moms in Prayer: https://momsinprayer.org/give/

“Prayer is an umbrella that brings protection and provision into the lives of people we love.“  In this episode, Lee sits down with her husband Mike to discuss the building of a family prayer legacy and the benefit of being a Moms in Prayer family.  Join them as they explore the role of prayer in marriage, the gift of praying grandparents, and the unique prayer training Moms in Prayer offers.    About our Guests: Mike and Lee Nienhuis live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan.  They have four great kids and love to travel, visit museums, and serve together.  Lee is a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast.  You can connect with Lee on any social media platform at @LeeNienhuis.   To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events

Moms in Prayer experienced explosive growth in the last decade, and is anticipating an even greater move of God in this decade.  Today, Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke to talk about the incredible growth and answers to prayer women are seeing around the world.  Sally also shares her hopes and vision for the decade ahead.     About our Guests: 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.   To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events For all the details about Global Day of Prayer and Fasting- https://momsinprayer.org/events/global-day-of-prayer-and-fasting/

Today Lee is joined by USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd and Global Ministry Director, Cathi Armitage to discuss the heart and plan behind Moms in Prayer’s Global Day of Prayer and Fasting.  Listen in to learn all about our plan for January 8, 2020 and how you and your Moms in Prayer group can be involved.    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 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.

Sometimes life’s biggest blessings come in the most unexpected packages.  Today’s guest, Michigan State Coordinator, Linda Aalderink has found this truth to be true in her mothering journey.  An hour after her first son, Zack, was born he faced major medical challenges and shortly after was diagnosed with Down Syndrome.  Facing an unknown future, Linda turned to the Heavenly Father who brought her Moms in Prayer.    About our Guest: Linda is the Michigan State Coordinator for Moms in Prayer and has been in a MIP group for almost 30 years!  She is the author of Immeasurably More -  More Hope, More Joy - Embracing Life with Down Syndrome, and loves the relationships and adventures that MIP and Ds have blessed her with. She's been married to her husband, Rick, for 37 years, and they are now enjoying an empty nest after prayerfully launching their children:  Zach, Ben & Caroline, and Kassi & Stephen. Her newest favorite title is Nana, and Linda & Rick enjoy traveling to visit the grands. When home

Where is God when it dreams are shattered, families break, and the diagnosis is terrible?  How can we mother our kids, when we can barely breathe?  Today’s guest, Michele Cushatt and Lee discuss the relentless presence of God in the middle of our pain, and what prayer looks like when it all falls apart. About our Guest: As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences including Women of Faith, Life Today TV, Compassion International, Ziglar Family, Family Life Blended, and Focus on the Family. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain and the deep human need for authentic connection. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live in Denver, Colorado.   www.michelecushatt.com To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events Moms in Prayer International

“It is a paradox.  We want and teach our kids to be independent and self-sufficient.  But in God’s economy, maturity actually looks like greater dependence on God.”  Today’s guest, Vivian Mabuni and Lee discuss what living open handed before the Lord looks like in life and motherhood. Raised in a Buddhist home, Vivian also describes coming to know Christ through the transformed life of another student.  About our Guests: Vivian Mabuniis a national speaker and writer with a passion to share the hope and life found through intimacy with God. With thirty years of ministry experience on staff with Cru, she loves teaching about the Bible and providing practical applications. Also the author of Warrior in Pink, she lives in California with her husband, Darrin, and their three kids. She loves coffee, shoes, sushi, and social media.   www.vivianmabuni.com www.momsinprayer.org/girlsinprayerprogram Thanksgiving Tree craft:  https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GIP_ThanksgivingTree_Handout_7.18.pdf Leaves

“You were created on purpose for a good purpose.”  Today’s guest, author, and Moms in Prayer mom, Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Lee sat down to talk about teaching our kids how to find God-confidence. Our children have the opportunity to draw strength from the bedrock truth of who God is rather than chasing self-confidence, which will fail them in the end.  Listen in as we discuss embracing the unique bent God has given each child.  About our Guests: Cyndie Claypool de Neve, author of "God-Confident Kids," is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and a long-time Moms in Prayer leader. Alongside MIPI President Sally Burke, she co-authored "Unshaken," "Unshaken Study Guide," "Raise Them Up" and "Start With Praise." As the former Director of Communications for Moms in Prayer, she oversaw the ministry name change and helped establish Bless Our Schools Sunday and the daily scripture prayer emails. She and her husband, Marcel, have two young adults (ages 19 and 23), and

God offers us opportunities throughout our life and motherhood to step out in faith with Him.  Today Lee is joined by author, speaker, and mother, Kate Battistelli to discuss the power of our brave yeses when we are invited by God to do something we’ve never done before.  For Kate this has meant leaving Broadway, parenting an exceptionally gifted musician, writing books, and even revealing a brokenness that 1/3 women walk through.  About our Guests: Kate Battistelli, happily married to her best friend for 36 years, is mom to GRAMMY award-winning recording artist Francesca Battistelli and Mimi to Francesca’s 4 children. She’s a former Broadway actress and the author of The God Dare and Growing Great Kids. She represents one-third of the Mom to Mom podcast trio, whose goal is to equip every generation of moms with grace, encouragement, and honesty. Because of her heart for the broken and bruised, you can find her mentoring and encouraging women of all ages, either on her front porch, in her small group, or on T

The gospel changes everything, especially our motherhood.  Today’s guests, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, are the voices behind the Risen Motherhoodpodcast.  Listen in as Lee talks with Emily and Laura about the moments the realized motherhood was about finding Jesus, prayer, and the gift of Jesus in our everyday moments. About our Guests: Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are in the trenches of motherhood, right alongside their readers. With a combination of accessibility, relatability, and solid Biblical knowledge, Emily and Laura have a knack for simplifying complex Biblical truths, revealing how they relate and apply to everyday life. As the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry, and co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast, God has consistently and powerfully used the voices of these two moms as a vehicle to captivate women around the world with the gospel. As sister-in-laws, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families.           https://www.risenmotherhood.com/ Moms in Prayer Internati

Can God bring hope and victory to the survivor of a school shooting?  Absolutely. Today is a rebroadcast of  Episode 8, our interview with Crystal Woodman Miller. Crystal was in 11thgrade when her Colorado High School would experience a devastating school massacre.  When the April 20th, 1999 shooting happened at Columbine High School, Crystal was crouched under a library table and praying fervently to a God she scarcely knew.  In today’s episode, Lee Nienhuis and Crystal discuss faith, healing and mothering in an age of violence and widespread fear.  The conversation is gripping, important, and hope filling for moms of all stages. About our Guest: Author, speaker and advocate of hope, Crystal Woodman Miller is a survivor of the Columbine High School massacre. A guest on CNN, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The Today Show and many more,Crystal has chosen to share her story and the message of Hope.  Crystal also speaks in effort to prevent school violence and to help those who have already been impacted

Adoption and foster care issues are an everyone issue because these hurting kids are in our schools, neighborhoods, and maybe even our homes. Today, Lee sits down with Mike and Kristin Berry of the Honestly Adoption Podcastto talk about the challenges facing kids from hard places.  Join us as we dive in to find a new vernacular and new prayer opportunities to support kids experiencing trauma in their family.  About our Guests: Mike and Kristin Berry are the parents of 8 adopted children and have cared for another 23 as foster parents. Mike is the author of Confessions of an Adoptive Parent and Winning the Heart of Your Child. Kristin is the author of Born Broken: An Adoptive Journey. Together, they host the popular Honestly Adoption podcast with over 60,000 subscribers. Their passion is to encourage moms and dads along the unique journey of foster and adoptive parenting.     http://www.honestlyadoption.com Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Insecurity in a mother is contagious.  Today’s guest, author, Maria Furlough, says that we must prayerfully confront all areas of our own insecurity or risk passing on negative thoughts and patterns to our girls.  Do you already see red flags or cause for concern in your daughter?  Join Lee and Maria for a conversation about insecurity and the role of prayer in owning and walking in our identity as loved children of God.   About our Guest: Maria Furloughis a wife to her husband, Dave, and a mother to one amazing eleven-year-old daughter, three ridiculously fun boys, and one baby boy who lives in the arms of Jesus. She teaches women's Bible studies and works as the Missions Team Leader at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, North Carolina, and she is a former full-time youth pastor.   Maria’s Resources and Websites: http://mariafurlough.com/  Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

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 listens 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.   ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum: https://abcjesuslovesme.com/ To sign up for Heidi’s newsletter: http://forms.feedblitz.com/5r0 Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

We must teach our families how to rest so they can learn to hear the voice of God.  Today, Lee is joined by Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith to talk about the importance of creating rest and margin for our families, and what to do if we sense there need to be changes made.  About our Guest: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician. She has an active medical practice in Alabama (near the Birmingham area). She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition, and disease progression. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection and a top 100 medical expert in Good Housekeeping Doctors' Secrets. She has been featured in many media outlets including Women's Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC,

“The next generation is not afraid to offend people, they want to know instead how to love and share their faith. We are trying to teach them that you can love each other and disagree.”  Today’s guest, youth ministry expert and founder of Never The Same, Jeff Eckart says the next generation is ripe for revival. “When students start praying, they start changing.” Listen in as Lee and Jeff discuss our approach to coming alongside this generation, and the groundswell of prayer planned for July 2020.    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   The Thought Factory Podcast- https://ne