Moms In Prayer Podcast

“God recaptured my heart because of the prayers of my wife.” Today’s guest, Jerrad Lopes is a young dad who is encouraging men everywhere to embrace the tired and disciple their families anyway.  Jerrad knows what it is to grow up with an absent father, and has a powerful word about the power of the prayers and leadership of spiritually single mothers.  About our Guest: Jerrad Lopes is a Christian pastor and the founder of DadTired.com, a non-profit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their family well. He hosts the weekly Dad Tired Podcast, listened to by hundreds of thousands   You can connect with Jerrad at https://www.jerradlopes.com/and https://www.dadtired.com/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

God is on the move in Europe.  Today Lee sits down with Moms in Prayer Europe Director, Kathrin Larsen to discuss the spiritual climate, and the rumblings of revival in Europe. Kathrin shares her Moms in Prayer story, complete with her call into leadership, and the change that happens when one small mother prays.  About our Guest: After 20 years of praying with Moms in Prayer, Europe Director, Kathrin Larsen has seen God move and is awitness 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 register for Awaken Hope: https://momsinprayer.org/events/awaken-hope/ To learn more about Moms in Prayer Europe: https://momsinprayer.org/who-we-are/global-community/europe/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Struggle is a part of life, both in childhood and parenting. It’s where we turn in the struggle that will define us.  Today Lee sits down with Ryan and Laura Dobson to talk about growing up Dobson, life outside the box, prayer in marriage and family, and the strength that rises when you are brought to the end of yourself. About our Guest:             Ryan Dobson is leading a rebellion not for the faint of heart. It’s a rebellion that fights for the hearts and souls of parents and families. Our culture has been tipped on its head over the past 20 years, and therefore the approach to helping families get healthy has to be profound. It was this mindset and understanding of culture that prompted Ryan and his wife, Laura, to found REBEL Parenting in 2016. Ryan has combined his natural abilities and passion for public speaking to significantly engage and challenge parents and families in every stage of life…but in a revolutionary way. NOTHING is "off the table." The old rules about "What you can &

Dannah Gresh knows the power of praying scripturally for her kids and encourages moms everywhere to do the same.  On this episode, Dannah sits down with Lee to discuss the influential role moms play in the lives of their girls, and ways that moms can help unseat the lies of the enemy disturbing the power and peace of our daughters.  About our Guest: Dannah Gresh is the best-selling author, speaker, and founder of True Girl (formerly Secret Keeper Girl), America's most popular Christian tween event. She has authored over 20 books that have been translated into 12 languages, including And the Bride Wore White, and Lies Girls Believe. Considered one of the leading experts on the subjects of sexual theology and parenting tweens and teens, her resources have equipped over one million moms and leaders as they seek to raise their girls in confidence and Truth. Over 400,000 have attended her live events. Dannah is a frequent co-host for Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's Revive Our Hearts as well as a popular guest on

How does author, actress and Bible teacher, Priscilla Shirer pray for her kids?  In today’s episode, Lee and Priscilla discuss how prayer has become an integral part of her spiritual life, parenting journey, and ministry.  They also discuss her role in the new Kendrick Brothers’ movie, Overcomer, and how we can join them in their mission to reach people with the gospel.      About our Guest: Priscilla Shirer is a wife and a mom first.  But put a Bible in her hand and a message in her heart and you’ll see why thousands flock to her conferences and dive into her Bible study series’ and books each year. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies and considers it a privilege to serve believers from every denomination and culture by helping them to know the truths of Scripture intellectually and encouraging them to experience these truths practically by the power of the Holy Spirit. Her books include Discerning the Voice of God, God is Able, and two New York Ti

The empty nest stage of life can sneak up on every mama and one of our core challenges will be to answer the following question:  What do we hold onto in this next stage and what must we let go of?  Author, speaker and Moms in Prayer mom, Jill Savage talks with Lee today about allowing the transition of letting go to be a catalyst for abundant life in the next chapter. About our Guest: Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about encouraging families. She is the author or co-author of twelve books including Professionalizing Motherhood, My Hearts At Home, Real Moms…Real Jesus, and No More Perfect Kidsand the founder of the Hearts at Home, an organization that encouraged moms from 1994-2017.  She and her husband, Mark, have 5 children and three grandchildren.  They make their home in Normal, Illinois.   www.EmptyNestBook.com www.Jill Savage.org Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Moms in Prayer equips mothers to pray at every stage of their mothering journey.  Today, Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke, to discuss Sally’s new book Raise Them Up and three words that can change everything.  Listen as they discuss why Sally has given her life to equipping mothers to pray, and why mothers are perfectly leveraged by God to change entire communities.  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.   Raise Them Up by Sally Buke and Cyndie De Neve Direct Link to Raise Them Up  in the Moms in Prayer Store:  https://shop.momsinprayer.org/products/mips-raise-them-up-book?variant=16446288527406 Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

“Praying scripturally using the Moms in Prayer pattern of intercession ensures we are covering much spiritual ground during our prayer times.”  Today Lee is joined by Division Coordinator of the Appalachian Region, Joy Moreau, and Arizona State Coordinator, Liz Arnold to discuss the fourth step of a Moms in Prayer hour, Intercession.  Together they discuss the flow of the intercession time, ways to make sure all the school staff and students are covered, and ways that moms with adult children can remain prayerfully engaged in their communities.  About our Guests: Joy Moreau is the Appalachian Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. She leads a church based group in Charlotte NC. The moms in her group are seeing God guide their children through life and make himself known on their school campuses.   LizArnold is honored to serve as the State Coordinator for Arizona. Shehas been married to her husband, Gary for 35 years, and they have 2 adult children, daughter Leah in Portland, OR, and son Kenny

“Moms in Prayer women are the most thankful women I’ve ever been with because we are practicing in everything give thanks!”  Today Lee Nienhuis is joined Division Coordinators, Marcy Russo and Barb Cole to talk about the lifechanging benefits of the third step of prayer, thanksgiving.  Listen in as train and model praying in one accord with three women and how we share answered prayer requests each week.  About our Guests: Marcy Russo lives in Fort Myers, FL and is married to her high school sweetheart. They have 3 children who are now in their 20s: 2 married daughters and a son.  Marcy and Greg recently celebrated 33 years of marriage and became grandparents this year when their 2 daughters had babies 2 months apart and they are loving this new season! Marcy first heard about MIP 19 years ago on the radio after moving to FL when her children were just 3, 6, and 8.  She immediately knew this is what she neededto raise her children with scriptural prayer coverage like the women on the radio were demonstrating.

“We don’t want anything to quench or restrict our fellowship with Jesus.” Today Lee is joined by Division Coordinators Pat Kenny and Gayle Hadden to discuss the lifechanging practice of silent confession, and why it is a part of our Moms in Prayer hour.  About our Guests: Gayle Hadden’s journey in Moms in Prayer began when she wanted to learn how a Christian mom could better pray for her young kids. Now, as the Heartland Division Coordinator for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and North & South Dakota, she gets to help others on that journey too. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Terry, and they get to pray for and love on their 3 adult kids, their 2 spouses and 4 (soon to be 5) grandkids. She loves family time at the lake, birding, travel and anything dark chocolate. Pat Kenny serves as the New England Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer, but also cherishes her role as wife, mom and grand-mom to a brand new baby girl! Her faith has been reignited through Moms in Prayer ministr

Praise transforms every situation reminding us of God’s power and presence in every situation and moment our family faces.  Today Lee is joined by Division Coordinator, Marta Gemelli and State Coordinator, Stacy Callender to the first step of our Moms in Prayer hour, praise!  About our Guests: Marta Gemelli is married to Mike and has four grown children, if you count her  son-in-law. She loves meeting Moms in Prayer moms in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan through her work as Great Lakes Division Coordinator. Marta learned about praying with other moms in California and actually started praying in Moms in Prayer in Minnesota. She moved to Illinois where she spent 6 years as Illinois State Coordinator before her current role in the ministry. Prayer is Stacy Callender’s passion. As Moms in Prayer Southern California State Coordinator, prayer has also become her first resort, privilege and joy. She has been involved with the ministry since her oldest daughter went off to kindergarten in 1999. Stacy and

"The blueprint for Moms in Prayer that God gave Fern Nichols 35 years ago is absolutely unchanged.  It's unchanged because it's based on Scripture and Scripture hasn't changed." USA Country Coordinator and host, Lee Nienhuis, kick off our July Training Month.  In this episode, they discuss the new logo, the unchanging ministry of Moms in Prayer, and why training is vital for the longevity of our ministry. 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 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 another grandbaby on the way.  Susan loves to pray,

Today we catch up Alex and Stephen Kendrick, producers of movie hits like War Room, Facing the Giants, and Courageous.  We get a peek into their process for discerning their next project (hint-it involves a lot of prayer), how their families weather through the busy seasons of movie production, and how we can support the launch of their next movie Overcomer.   About our Guest: Alex Kendrickhas dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks and produces Christian films with his brothers, Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL, and cowrote the New York Times bestselling books: The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed by “Fox & Friends,” CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film foundation. He

Today Lee sits down with Aubrie Burke, daughter of Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke, to talk about growing up as a Moms in Prayer kid. Aubrie shares about the gift of having a mom who prays, the time her school saw revival, and the passion for prayer that has become a ministry for her as well.  About our Guest: Aubrie Burke is the Social Media Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International.  With a heart for Student Ministries, missions and prayer, Aubrie is active in her local church serving as a youth leader and prayer coordinator. You can see catch her this summer as the teacher of our Online Summer Bible Study.     Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Podcast Description: “Teach your kids how to think through and address the issues off the day head-on.” Today’s guests, Hillary Morgan Ferrer and Julie Loos of Mama Bear Apologetics, talk with Lee about the normative exposure of kids to false worldviews and a system that is antagonistic to faith.  Issues that were once reserved for college discussions have now trickled down into our elementary schools.  Join us today as we explore finding language to defend our faith, praying through important issues, and raising children who know how to do the same.    About our Guest: Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, has a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She has a master’s in biology and her specialties are scientific apologetics, dealing with doubt, and identifying causes and solutions for youth leaving the church. Julie Loos is in her seventeenth year of leadership with Moms in Prayer International. Formerly the Missouri State Coordinator, she currently serves a

It’s the beginning of summer and it’s time to get up to date on all the things happening at Moms in Prayer this summer. You don’t want to miss this brief update about all the exciting and new things happening!  Listen in!   June 18th- New Logo unveiled! For more information or to sign-up for this summer’s online Bible study, Igniting Hope:  Developing a Godly Perspective in an Uncertain World:  https://momsinprayer.org/igniting-hope-bible-study/ Registration and Information about our International Event, Awaken Hope:   https://momsinprayer.org/events/awaken-hope/ Sally Burke’s new book, Raise Them Upwill release August 6th! Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

Our kids can learn to love prayer.  Today’s guest, Amelia Rhodes describes how an Amber Alert in the night awoke her from sleep to prayer quite literally. Since then, she has found a way to make praying for her friends and community do-able for her entire family.  Listen as she shares how prayer and praise can transform your family as you pray A-Z this summer. About our Guest: Amelia Rhodes is the author of Pray A to Z: A Practical Guide to Pray for Your Communityand Isn't It Time for a Coffee Break: Doing Life Together in an All-About-Me Kind of World. Amelia speaks regularly to women's groups on topics of spiritual growth, friendship, and community, offering practical tools for living our faith in the everyday. Amelia lives in Michigan, with her husband and two middle school children where she loves to hang out with friends over coffee. Connect with her online at www.ameliarhodes.com   The Pray A to Z group guide is available for free at https://www.ameliarhodes.com/free-resources/ To access Amelia’

“Sister, you are the one.  You will be praying with the moms.”  Thirteen years ago, Diana DeFouler rose to her pastor’s challenge to begin a prayer group using the Moms in Prayer booklet.  From that surprising start, God has used Diana in countless strategic positions within the Moms in Prayer ministry ultimately raising her to become the current Director of Central America.  Join Lee and Diana for a conversation about prayer, obedience, and their excitement about the international event in October, Awaken Hope. Note: The Central America countries include: Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Honduras and Belize.   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.   www.momsinprayer.org

“With every season of our daughters’ lives, new questions and fears arrive.”  Today’s guest, author and speaker, Terri Lynne Underwood explains how God’s word is a limitless well of wisdom and material to pray for our girls.  Today, Lee and Terri Lynne discuss how praying for a girl can be unique and eye opening, especially when our girls are different than their mothers.  You won’t want to miss this episode. About our Guest: Teri Lynne Underwood is a pastor’s wife, ministry speaker, and Bible teacher. As the mother of a college-aged daughter and GirlMom Content Manager for Million Praying Moms, Teri Lynne loves encouraging mothers of daughters.  She is the author of Praying for Girls: Asking God for the Things They Need Most which contains 200 Scripture-based prayers and guidance for five key areas of girls’ lives. You can connect with Teri Lynne on her website, Facebook and Instagram.   Teri Lynne Underwood- www.terilynneunderwood.com Praying for Girls-www.prayingforgirlsbook.com Moms in Prayer Internationa

The numbers of students abandoning their faith in college is staggering.  Today’s guest, Laurel Bunker, VP of Christian Formation and Church Relations at Bethel University in Minneapolis, Minnesota says moms are still a central influence in the lives of their children even after they leave home for college. Laurel explains the best steps parents can take as they help their student select schools and prepare them to launch, including a few difficult training conversations that must take place.  About our Guest: Laurel Bunker is the Associate VP of Christian Formation and Church Relations at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota. As campus pastor, Laurel serves as the primary preacher in chapel and leads a team that is dedicated to providing transformational ministry opportunities for the Bethel community. She is a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance on issues related to the spiritual formation and personal development of the student body. She also teaches and tr