Moms In Prayer Podcast

Every mother is a caregiver.  Sometimes however, we go into seasons where others have extended needs that take us to the end of ourselves and our means. Today, Lee talks to Sarah, Forgrave, the author of Prayers of Hope for Caregivers. Sarah helps give words to those of us who have run out of words about our situation but still want to pray to the God who sees, knows and provides. Whether you are in a season of extended caregiving or not, you don’t want to miss this episode filled with words and tips for surviving and thriving.    About our Guest: Sarah Forgrave is the author of Prayers of Hope for Caregivers and Prayers for Hope and Healing, prayer devotionals that connect readers to God during hard times. Familiar with the broken messes of life, Sarah loves encouraging others toward a deeper walk of faith. When she’s not writing or speaking, she loves to shop the aisles at Trader Joe’s or spend time with her husband and two preteen children in their Midwest home. Visit Sarah at www.sarahforgrave.com.   You

“It is just so beautiful to be in a place of such brokenness and witness how near God is to the brokenhearted. To be in that place every week feels holy.” Today Lee is joined by Kate Rietema, a Moms in Prayer mom with a captivating story of how God called her and three friends into a Moms in Prayer jail ministry. About our Guest: Kate Rietema grew up with a Moms in Prayer mom and made the choice early in her parenting journey to continue the tradition.  She and her husband, Tony, live in West Michigan with their family of 5 girls.  Kate and Tony are foster parents and are in the final stages of adopting their youngest daughter.  She wants you to know that the most remarkable thing about her is Jesus.   For more information about Moms in Prayer’s Prison and Jail ministry, you can contact USA Prison Ministry Liason, Nancy Turock at Prison@MomsinPrayer.org or Global Prison Ministry Liason, Kay West at kwest@MomsinPrayer.org. Or visit our website:  https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/prison-ministr

“Turning our kids loose with a smart phone and no boundaries is like handing them keys to a car they don’t know how to drive.  We are setting them up for a crash.” Today, David Eaton, CEO of Axis Ministries and Lee are tackling the 7 Domains of the Smart Phone and learning new strategies for guiding our children into healthy, productive relationships with their electronic devices. David serves on the cutting edge of what is happening in the culture of our teens today and equips parents to be the primary disciplers of their children.  About our Guest: David Eaton is the CEO and Founder of Axis.David founded Axis in 2006 out of his passion to see the good news about Jesus transform students, families, culture, and the beautiful-but-broken world that we live in.  David is married to his wife, Lindsey and they have one darling little girl, Shiloh.   Axis- https://axis.org/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

“We need to develop are praying lives, not simply a prayer life…the difference between the two makes all the difference.”  Today Lee sits down with Jennifer Kennedy Dean, executive director of the Praying Life Foundation, to discuss the way God developed and grew her heart for prayer. They explore unanswered prayer, cultivating a praying life, teaching our children to pray and how many books and studies later she still finds prayer fascinating.  About our Guest: Jennifer Kennedy Dean is executive director of the Praying Life Foundation and a respected author and speaker. Her numerous books, studies, and magazine articles specialize in prayer and spiritual formation, and her work Live a Praying Life® has been called a flagship work on prayer. Her other titles include Pursuing the Christ, Clothed with Power, Set Apart, Power in the Blood of Christ, Power in the Name of Jesus, Altar’d, and Conversations with the Most High, among others. Widely recognized as an unusually gifted communicator, Jennifer speaks all o

Prayer is work. What happens if prayer doesn’t come easily to you? Is this spiritual defeat?  In today’s episode, Lee talks to her friend, Katie M. Reid, a self-proclaimed “Modern-day Martha” who readily admits that it can be difficult to slow her task oriented bent to sit in worship and prayer.  Katie talks about the importance of our spiritual posture as a beloved daughter no matter our temperament. About our Guest: Katie M. Reid is a national speaker, singer/songwriter, and author of Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done. She holds a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and has been published on: Focus on the Family, TODAY's Parenting Team Blog, MOPS, and For Every Mom. Katie is a fan of musicals and cut-to-the-chase conversations over tea. Katie lives with her husband and five children in the middle of Michigan. Sign-up to receive weekly encouragement at: katiemreid.com   You can connect with Katie on her website at www.katiemreid.com, or on Facebook at KatieMReidWriter, Inst

Matt Brown is a Moms in Prayer kid who has experienced revival.  At a young age Matt discerned a heart and call as an evangelist. Today he tells us the story of revival, the impact of his mother’s prayers on his life and ministry, and the unnegotiable way we will win the next generation.  Listen in as Matt share his heart for truth, love and reaching young people everywhere. About our Guest: Matt Brown is an evangelist, author, and founder of Think Eternity, a ministry dedicated to amplifying the gospel every day to millions through devotionals, videos, live events, and more.  Matt and his wife, Michelle, and their two sons live in Minnesota.    For more information about the Ignite Event in North West Arkansas on April 25, 2019 and the Facebook live: http://www.ignitelive.org/ For more information about Think Eternity: https://www.thinke.org/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

“For Girls Like You is going to go on.” Jonathan Pitts has prayerfully stepped into the ministry that his wife founded, ministering and discipling girls in a fun-filled Christ centered way.  Today Lee and Jonathan talk about God’s providence in leading his family in a story that only He could write.  From the beginning of the ministry through his wife, Wynter, the beginning of a magazine for tweens, books, the acting career of the daughter, to the calling of his wife home to heaven six months ago, Jonathan sees the leading and faithfulness of the Lord.  This one is a must listen.  About our Guest: Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, and executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, TN. Prior to pastoring, Jonathan was executive director at The Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans in Dallas, Texas. Jonathan lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his four daughters. Jonathan now serves as the President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry founded by his late wife, Wynter Pitts. 

“It was just a normal day.”  Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Sarah Maranville lost her 13 year old son, Wesley, unexpectedly to an undiagnosed heart defect. “Let’s face it, this is every mama’s worst nightmare. But with the Lord’s help, we had unimaginable peace.” Today, Sarah shares her story of loss, prayer, provision and unmovable hope in the Lord.      About our Guest: Sarah Maranville and her family farm on the plains of Eastern Colorado.  She has been happily married to Scott for over 20 years and the Lord has blessed them with three beautiful children Riley (17), Wesley (went to be with the Lord at 13 in December 2015) and Charley (13).  Sarah is an area coordinator for Moms In Prayer and has a huge passion for prayer. Sarah and her sister in law own Clear Skies Millingwhere they use home grown wheat to make flour and other signature mixes.   Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

Shannon Dunn-Downing is a wife, Moms in Prayer mom and snowboarding Olympian.  Shannon sees a great commonality in the disciple involved in athletic greatness and spiritual maturity.  In today’s episode, Shannon sits down with Lee to talk about her Olympic journey and the even greater mission of being a mother.  About our Guest: Shannon Dunn-Downing is a wife, praying mom and snowboarding Olympian. At the Winter X-Games competition, she won the women's halfpipe, making her a two-time X-Games Gold medalist in both in 1997 and 2001. Using a board she designed, Shannon also went to the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano bringing home a bronze medal in the halfpipe competition to become the first American woman to earn an Olympic medal in the sport. Today Shannon is married to fellow snowboarder Dave Downing. They have two sons, Logan age 15 and Dillon age 13. When not focused on being a full-time mother, Shannon enjoys surfing during the summer months at their home in Encinitas, California. She has been a Moms in P

“There is far more to parenting than getting our kids to act right.”  Today’s guest, author and speaker, Ginger Hubbard sit down for an important conversation about allowing God’s word to inform our discipline, training and prayer for our children.  As Ginger points, as soon as our children are old enough to disobey, they are ready to begin being shaped by the truths of God’s word. Young mom, medium mom, empty-nester or grand mom, this is an episode you will not want to miss.  About our Guest: Ginger Hubbard is a sought-after speaker and author, and an award-winning writer. She has spoken at hundreds of parenting conferences, mom’s events and homeschooling conventions across the country.  She is a veteran homeschooling mother of two adult children and stepmom to two much-adored stepsons.  Jesus saved and southern raised, Ginger enjoys reading, writing and spending time on Lake Martin with her husband.She and her husband reside in Opelika,Alabama.      To connect further with Ginger Hubbard please visit her we

“Teaching our kids about their sexuality needs to be more than just one ‘Birds and the Bees’ talk, but instead an ongoing conversation that last their whole lives.” Today, Lee sits down for a frank conversation with Dr. Jennifer Degler about sexuality (ours and theirs).  Grab your earbuds and buckle up for an important, equipping conversation for praying moms to help their families navigate sexuality in a holy and God honoring way.  About our Guest: Jennifer Degler, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, life coach, author, speaker, wife, and mom who is passionate about helping people create healthy, successful relationships. She counsels adults and couples at the Interfaith Counseling Centerin Lexington, KY and is the author of No More Christian Nice Girl: When Just Being Nice—Instead of Good—Hurts You, Your Family, and Your Friends(Bethany House, 2010, co-authored with Paul Coughlin), and theDeck of Dares: 40 Dares to Make Your Marriage Sizzle. As a lifelong Kentuckian and UK graduate, she bleeds blue

How do we stop the busy and focus on loving God?  Today’s guest, former USA National Director for Moms in Prayer, Sharon Gamble, says it starts small, but we must quit filling the empty spaces. Lee and Sharon discuss learning a pattern of rhythm and rest and why it is important to model this rhythm for our children as well. This episode is full of practical tips to help make loving God your greatest priority. About our Guest: Sharon Gamble is the founder and director of Sweet Selah Ministries, a ministry devoted to encouraging women to "take time to know God and love Him more and more." Sharon served as the USA National Director for 5 years, and has been a Moms in Prayer mom for 21 years. She is a frequent speaker at women's events, an avid blogger, and a lover of quiet "selah" days spent with her Lord and Savior. You can learn more at www.sweetselah.org.   To connect more with Sharon or to learn more about Sweet Selah Ministries visit http://sweetselah.org/  or write to her at Sharon@Swee

History has revealed that God often sends a new awakening first to college campuses.  College campuses are the grounds from which come our next generation leaders and cultural sphere shapers, and the place where their faith falls apart or stands and grows.  In today’s episode, Lee talks with Moms in Prayer College Group Liaison, Julie Loos about the importance of praying fervently for our college campuses.  They also look forward to National Collegiate Day of Prayer on  February 28, 2019. About our Guest: Julie Loos is in her seventeenth year of leadership with Moms in Prayer International. Formerly the Missouri State Coordinator, she currently serves as the national College Groups Liaison, equipping thousands of moms monthly in how to pray strategically for the college campus using her apologetics training and insight.  Julie Loos is a writer and speaker with a passion for prayer for college campuses and apologetics training for our youth. She’s also an activist for stemming the tide of the youth exodus from

“Between 300,000-400,000 minors will be human trafficked in the United States this year.” Today’s guest, Warning LightsFounder, Jenn Amo and Lee discuss the reality of human and sex trafficking facing our students today.  This episode is full of helpful tips for raising our kids’ awareness and ways to pray to combat this hidden epidemic.  About our Guest: Jenn Amo is the Founder of Warning Lights, a non-profit organization that takes a preventative, educational approach in the fight against human trafficking. Stunned by the realities of this crime both domestically and abroad, Jenn is the author of the Warning Lights curriculum which helps raise parental and student awareness about the dangers of this largely hidden crime.  With an educational background in communications, she has been delighted to speak internationally to audiences of all types and ages including schools, churches and organizations. Jenn is a loud laugher, a creative problem solver, and lover of sparkly things. Jenn has been married to her “

Do you have a control problem?  Control issues in motherhood are easy to detect in others, but can mask themselves in our own lives.  Today, Lee and best-selling author, Shannon Popkin get real about fear, anger, and loosening our grip on families.  Quick spoiler- it involves prayer! 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: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible. 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-aged kids. ww.shannonpopkin.com Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

She’s here! Today, Lee sits down with Moms in Prayer Founder, Fern Nichols, to talk about the beginning of our ministry.  You will fall in love with the heart of Fern for Jesus and the children of the world as she shares about the story that only God could have written.  If you’ve never heard the Moms in Prayer story, or need reminding that God is still at work, listen in. 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.    Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

As our kids age and leave home, the problems they face can require an even greater commitment to prayer from their mothers.  Today’s guest promises that there is not a need that we’ll face in any stage of parenting that God has not already thought of or provided for in His word.  In this episode, Lee talks with Jodie Berndt author of Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Childrenand they discuss the new dynamics that come when children leave home and the gift of prayer that God offers those fighting fear over their kids’ future.  About our Guest: Jodie Berndt is the author of several books, including the popular Praying the Scriptures series to equip parents to pray effectively for their children, teens, and adult children. A former television producer and on-air personality, Jodie now blogs at jodieberndt.com, a website where readers can find encouraging stories, prayer helps, book recommendations, and information about Jodie's speaking schedule and how to book her for an event. Jodie and her husband, Ro

“We are seeing growth of Moms in Prayer groups around the world, an army of women crying out for the next generation. God is on the move.” says Global Director, Cathi Armitage. Today Lee and Cathi discuss the Global Day of Prayer and Fastingcoming January 9, 2019 and ways to get involved in what God is doing around the world.    About our Guest: 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 a

“Canyoutrust the God who has lavishly loved you and your children?”  Founder, Fern Nichols joins us today to explore the boundless love of God that we celebrate during the Christmas season. Today concludes our four-part Advent celebration, Moms in Prayer style.  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.    Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org   Angels We Have Heard on High Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/lice

Joy is transformative, but easy to lose when pressure mounts around the holidays. Today, Sally Burke helps us meditate on the joy experienced during the first Christmas and how we can and must choose and experience joy today. 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.   Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org   Background Music Credit: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Oh Holy Night Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/