Moms In Prayer Podcast

“Peace means so much more than an absence of conflict and distress.  It means wholeness.” In this second week of Advent, we celebrate the gift of peace Moms in Prayer style with USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd. 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, but she also loves coffee with friends, traveling, a good book, and a nap.      Background Music Credit: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attrib

Do you need hope in your life and motherhood?  Today we begin our four week Moms in Prayer Advent celebration focusing on Jesus our Hope.  We are joined by Cathi Armitage, Global Ministry Director of Moms in Prayer International. 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 and personal.   Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org   Background Music Credit: Wish Bac

The majority of our children will face bullying of some kind.  As a mother, watching your child struggle in relationships can be so difficult. Today, Cindy Bultema, the Executive Director for GEMS Girls Clubs, and Lee share stories and wisdom for walking with your kids through bullying.  This episode is filled with practical application for responding in truth and grace.  About our Guest: CindyBultemawas a broken woman who nearly lost her life to the bondage of addiction. Jesus gave her new life, hope, peace, joy--even a brand-new reputation. Now, Cindyis Executive Director of GEMS Girls' Clubs, as well as a popular women's speaker, Bible teacher, author, and seminar expert for Grief Share. Cindylives in West Michigan with her husband and four children. She loves all things sparkly, and believes that being real is the only way to live.    For more information about GEMS girls club- https://gemsgc.org https://www.cindybultema.com/ Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

Dr. Kathy Koch says all of our kids are smart and it is the role of a mother to unpack and unleash the God given gifts inside of our children.  In today’s episode, Dr. Kathy and Lee unpack the 8 different kinds of “smarts” our children may have and the role prayer plays in nurturing and cultivating the bent of each child in our care.      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 and8 Great Smarts.She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.   To connect w

Can God use your child’s brokenness and destructive choices for His glory?  Today Carol Kent joins Lee in Part Two of Carol’s story with her son, Jason, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Carol describes the process of learning to allow the brokenness and disappointment of their family’s story to be used for the glory of God.   About our Guest: Carol Kent is an author, speaker and Bible Teacher.  She is the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference, a ministry that equips speakers and writers to take the next step. With her husband Gene, she founded the nonprofit organization, Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families. Carol is also the president of Speak Up Speaker Services, a Christian speakers’ bureau. Carol is a popular international public speaker best known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging, and biblical. She holds a master’s degree in communication arts and a bachelor’s degree in speech education. Some of her 20+ books include: Be

Carol Kent’s life was changed when she received the phone call that her only son had been arrested for murder.  How do you breathe when your world comes crashing down and the child you love does something unthinkable?  Where is God when your world falls apart?  You won’t want to miss a minute of today’s gripping interview with Lee Nienhuis and Carol Kent. About our Guest:  Carol Kent is an author, speaker and Bible Teacher.  She is the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference, a ministry that equips speakers and writers to take the next step. With her husband Gene, she founded the nonprofit organization, Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families. Carol is also the president of Speak Up Speaker Services, a Christian speakers’ bureau. Carol is a popular international public speaker best known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging, and biblical. She holds a master’s degree in communication arts and a bachelor’s degree in speech education. Some of her 20+ books include: Becoming a Wom

Sometimes God lets our kids take the long way to the foot of the cross.  Today Lee talks to Wendy Palau, Moms in Prayer Mom and wife of evangelist, Andrew Palau.  They discuss the power of prayer and the reason why it continues to be a priority in the Palau’s global ministry, and an experience that was a defining moment in Wendy’s motherhood journey.  About our Guest:  Wendy Palau shoulders a burden for the lost, born out of her own experience of living apart from Jesus Christ for the first 24 years of her own life. While born into a wonderful Christian home on the island of Jamaica, her heart wandered and sought fulfillment in all the world offers. At 25 years of age, God mercifully revealed Himself and she experienced His radical transformation. Wendy and her husband, evangelist Andrew Palau, have since dedicated their lives to serving churches around the world through city-wide evangelistic outreaches. Each campaign features a strong focus on meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the least in this wo

“Shoeboxes are a gospel opportunity.”  In this episode, Lee is joined by Gracie O’Loughlin and Yulia Shubina to discuss the power of prayer, the gift of a shoebox and the sharing of the gospel. Today, you’ll hear the girls discuss how shoeboxes and prayer transform both the giver and the children who receive them, and Yulia’s shares two sentences in her shoebox letter that changed her life.     About our Guests:  Gracie O’Loughlin serves within the Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, where she has been for five years. She currently works as the Assistant Director of Promotions and Partnerships, where she has the opportunity to invest in the wonderful relationships between OCC and its partners. Gracie holds a passion in her heart for prayer and loves her wonderful husband of 13 years, Sean, who also serves with Samaritan’s Purse.    Yuliya Shubina received a shoebox gift in Central Asia when she was 9 years old. There were many beautiful gifts inside, but the most important item was a le

There is a hidden people group among all 50 US states and around the world.  Military family’s face unique challenges that are often overlooked by their civilian counterparts.  In today’s episode, Lee talks to Salena Duffy and Megan White about the need for community and prayer among military moms today and their unique position to impact the world for Christ. About our Guests:  Salena Duffy is the wife of a retired, US Army officer, and the mom to three boys.  A dynamic speaker and lover of Jesus, Salena is also a Moms in Prayer mom and the former Military Liaison for Moms in Prayer International.  The Duffy family makes their home in beautiful Colorado. Megan White is the founder of All Her Paths Ministries. She is a seasoned military spouse whose husband serves in the US Air Force.  Her family views this Air Force life as an opportunity to perpetually live on mission. The mission field is wherever the government sends them, each new station is a chance to push the gospels forward in military communities, b

 “Mom, I want to go to Hollywood.”  Karla Pope is the mother of a blended family with 6 boys.  When her son, Kellan, wanted to chase his dream of acting in Hollywood, Karla saw her prayers answered in unconventional ways.  Kellan Lutz, has made quite an imprint on Hollywood, and today, Lee and Karla discuss the roles prayer and Moms in Prayer impacted her family.   About our Guest:  Karla Pope is an active part of the Moms in Prayer International family. A gifted Bible teacher with a passion for prayer, Karla is the mom of a blended, 6 boy family, one of whom has made his career in Hollywood. Karla and her husband make their home in Arizona and California.   Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

“I always wanted to know how to get to Heaven, but no one has ever told me.”  Today, Kori Pennypacker, Executive Director of Bible2School and Lee discuss the biblical illiteracy facing this generation.  How can we teach public school kids the Bible?  Kori explains how parents can help initiate a program to help meet that need. About our Guest: Kori Pennypacker​ is Executive Director of Bible2School, a non-profit organization that offers Bible Electives to public school children during their school day in Lancaster County, PA. She speaks to businesses and churches about the benefits of spiritual training for elementary age children, especially those who do not get to attend church. She leads a team of 150 volunteers and staff with the goal to have a Bible elective available in every school in her county and to influence other counties in the nation to do the same. Kori has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and is married to Blaine. They have three high school/college-age sons: Justin, Matt, and

 Renee Swope found herself facing a season of crippling fear and anxiety.  Today, Lee and Renee discuss the comeback that occurred as Renee leaned into the Lord and found healing.  Join us as we discuss fear and anxiety that is relentless, parenting through it, adoptive mom talk, and the hope that is found in our Steadfast God. About our Guest: Renee Swope has been engaged in women’s ministry for over 25 years.  The best-selling author of A Confident Heart , Renee co-hosted the Proverbs 31 Ministries’ radio program, “Everyday Life with Lysa & Renee.”  Renee knows the challenges women face, the heartaches and joys we share. She and her family make their home in North Carolina. Renee’s website- www.reneeswope.com Follow Renee @ReneeSwope on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Nick Hall has been called the next Billy Graham.  Nick leads the Pulse Movement and what many consider one of the greatest student led movements in history.  What you may not know is that Nick is a Moms in Prayer kid, and today, Lee and Nick talk about being prayed for, the faith of children, and what he see God doing among the youth of our nation. About Our Guest:  Nick Hall is the visionary of Together, author of the book Reset, and the Founder and Chief Communicator for PULSE. As an evangelistic voice to the next generation, Nick Hall has shared the Gospel at hundreds of events to nearly four million students and is regularly featured as a speaker for pastors’ gatherings, student conferences, training events, and festivals around the world. Nick is the President and CEO of the Mission America Coalition, sits on the board of the National Association of Evangelicals, and is part of the student advisory team for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). He has been featured on major media outlets incl

“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 26, 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 i

Get ready for a BONUS episode!  Lee sits down with USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd to talk about Bless Our Schools Sunday,being PRO schools and PRO teacher, and the way prayer changes the texture of our lives. Bless our Schools Sunday is September 16, 2018 and you can get resources and the details you need at momsinprayer.org.

On this episode, Lee and Mom Mentor, Susan Seay, discuss 12 ways intentional parents are different from their peers.  As the mother of 7, homeschooling mama, author, and speaker, Susan shares how parents can show up for the job of parenting with a laser-like focus on building a loving home and raising children of faith and purpose. About Our Guest:  Susan Seay is a woman of intention and purpose.  Author of The Intentional Parent: Parenting on Purpose When Life Gets Busy, her mission is to encourage and equip moms by offering them helpful practical tools from a fellow mom still in the trenches. As a wife, mom to 7, homeschooling teacher, author, and speaker, she truly understands the challenges of trying to be an Intentional Parent. Susan has been a mentor for moms in Austin, TX and internationally for over a decade.    To connect with Susan:  susanseay.com and the Mentor 4 Moms Podcast Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org  

Praying girls become praying moms.  On episode 13, our host, Lee Nienhuis and American Heritage Girls Founder and Executive Director, Patti Garibay discuss the brand new Girls in Prayer Program that is available as a free resource to all of us.  Training the girls in our lives to follow Jesus and pray has never been more important, and today we discuss the dynamics facing our girls today.  Patti shares 5 easy ways to engage the girls God has placed in our lives.   About Our Guest:  Patti Garibay is the Founder and Executive Director of the national character development organization, American Heritage Girls. Over her tenure with American Heritage Girls, Garibay has been featured across hundreds of nationally recognized media outlets, including Axis’ Parenting Teen Summit, Axis’ Online Homeschool Convention, FamilyLife Radio, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, and she was one of the first guests featured on James Dobson’s Family Talk.  American Heritage Girls in now in all 50 states and has now become an inter

Motherhood is filled with moments of letting go from kindergarten to college.  In this episode, our host, Lee Nienhuis 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 new 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 Indi

  Who is running the show in your home?  Today, Arlene Pellicane and host, Lee Nienhuis, discuss the importance of parents taking their place as the loving authority within their homes.  Arlene explains how developing a few key strategies in our lives actually brings greater peace and fruitfulness into the lives of our children.  It’s worth the effort of stepping up our parenting game!  About Our Guest:  Arlene Pellicane is a wife, mother, speaker, author and a Moms in Prayer Mom!  Her books, Parents Rising, Calm, Cool, and Connected, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and 31 Days to a Becoming a Happy Mom develop the goal she has for all of us, more happiness in our homes, more closeness to God and others, and more purpose in our day-to-day lives.  Arlene and her family make their happy home in San Diego, California.     Arlene Pellicane - www.ArlenePellicane.com Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

We are celebrating our 10th episode with our Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke.  Sally and Lee discuss her MIP story, her new book, Start With Praise!, and they spill the beans about the 35th Anniversary celebration next year!  You’ll love getting to know our dynamic President! 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.   Link to the book in the Moms in Prayer store-  https://shop.momsinprayer.org/products/start-with-praise-book?variant=8145506762798 Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org