Moms In Prayer Podcast

“We need to look to the Lord when life is good and especially when life is impossibly hard.”  What a comfort to know we can always count on the Lord! We are continuing our podcast series “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy is joined by pastor, teacher and member of the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors, Bob Arii.  Listen in as Bob shares insights we can learn from King Hezekiah crying out to God in the face of grave danger. ABOUT OUR GUEST: ​Bob Arii is a retired pastor and school science teacher, who continues volunteering at a senior care facility.  He provides spiritual care while also leading Bible studies utilizing musical skills with his voice and guitar, singing hymns as part of their time together.  He leads a weekly men’s Bible study in their home with men from the community, and another home group as part of the church they attend.  (Do pastors ever really retire?).  He is passionate about disciples of Christ making disciples

“Elisha’s prayers should make us brave to ask big things that line up with God’s will.” We are continuing our podcast series “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy speaks with Moms in Prayer International Global Translations Coordinator, Kathryn Coffelt.  Listen in as Kathryn shares treasure we can learn from Elisha and also points out the great reward for following his willing example.  “Don’t be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!”  Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire. As the Aramean army advanced toward him, Elisha prayed, “O Lord, please make them blind.” So the Lord struck them with blindness as Elisha had asked. Then Elisha went out and told them, “You have come the wrong way! This isn’t the right city! Follow me, and I will take you to the man

“God loves us intimately even in those dark days; He is for us.” What a comfort! We are continuing our podcast series “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy talks with author, speaker and Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Cyndie de Neve.  She is also a member of the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors.  Listen in as Cyndie shares beautiful hope by walking us through God’s compassionate care of his servant, Elijah.  Don’t miss how God offers each one of us this same tender care too! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Author / speaker Cyndie Claypool de Neve is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who is passionate about prayer and helping people discover their God-given purpose. Cyndie is a member of the Moms in Prayer Board of Directors and has co-authored four books with Moms in Prayer president Sally Burke. She is also the author of God Confident-Kids: Helping Your Child Find True Purpose, Passion, and Peace, which was featured on Focus on th

“Job shined as the world was watching.” Yes he did! Through all of the  suffering, Job remained faithful to the Lord, and he remained faithful as a friend. We are continuing our podcast series “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy welcomes Roger Rock, a member of the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors, to the podcast.  Listen in as he shares what we can learn from Job’s example that will help us persevere in prayer even in times of suffering. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Roger Rock has been a Christ follower since childhood.  He is also business man and considers it a privilege to serve on the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors.  He and his lovely wife Kendra live in beautiful Oklahoma.  They have two grown sons, a daughter-in-law and 2 grandchildren that are the joy of their lives.   SCRIPTURES: There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evi

“God is a big God, and your prayers can and will have a global impact.”  What an important realization about the power of God through prayer! We are continuing our new podcast series “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today, Stacy talks with Jackie Marcum, the Moms in Prayer International Director of Finance and Development. Listen in as she shares insights we can learn from a wonderful hero of the faith and an amazing intercessor, Moses. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jackie Marcum is the Director of Finance and Development for Moms in Prayer International. She and her husband Joehave been married for 29 years and have three adult sons who have all been blessed with amazing, godly wives. Jackie is a recent empty-nester still figuring out her hobbies in this new stage in life, but enjoys going on walks with her husbandand watching college football (a carryover from her days as a marching band mom). She earned a degree in Biomedical Engineering from University of California S

“Don’t give up on your loved ones; keep praying until God moves.” Why?  Because God moves through the prayers of His people! Today we begin our new podcast series called “Standing in the Gap” focusing in on some of the amazing intercessors in the Bible.  This week, Stacy welcomes Bunmi Peters to the podcast.  Bunmi has been in Moms in Prayer for decades and she has also served many years on the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors. Listen in as Bumni shares treasure that we can learn from Abraham, treasure that will inspire us to pray with boldness. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Bunmi Peters has been involved in Moms In Prayer for decades and considers it the most rewarding ministry.  She has been married to Tolu for 36 years and they have three grown children and four grandchildren; one is waiting in heaven for them. She has also served for nearly a decade on the Moms in Prayer International Board of Directors.  Bunmi has seenmany miraculous answers to prayer from the time when she was taught to pray by her pa

“We don’t have to hustle our children into God’s Kingdom; we get to invite them to come alongside us.” Today Stacy speaks with best-selling author, speaker and  mom of three, Asheritah Ciuciu about the incredible opportunity we have as parents; the opportunity to share our Jesus stories with our children. Listen in as she graciously communicates the highs and lows of her own journey as a parent and how she found rest in Jesus alone.  Don’t miss all the beauitiful gifts Asheritah offers in helping us learn to ask good questions, preparing us to share testimonies and releasing us from perfectionism. ABOUT OUR GUEST: 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. Discover your creative Quiet Time personalit

“As we’ve met so many students over the years and heard their stories, inevitably we hear, ‘Yeah, my mom has been praying.’” After decades of college ministry, this is the hope-filled conclusion! Today Stacy talks with the executive director of Luke18 project, Thai Lam. Listen in as he shares his heart for college ministry and how it all began with his own college experience.  Don’t miss his eyewitness account of the power of prayer and the opportunity to be a part of the Collegiate Day of Prayer. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Thai Lam is part of the leadership team of the International House of Prayer and serves as the executive director of Luke18 Project, a campus prayer movement that is contending for revival and equipping college students to be praying leaders. He also gives leadership to Collegiate Day of Prayer, America’s oldest concert of prayer for college campuses on the last Thursday of February. Thai has pioneered and led campus ministries at UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, San Jose State, KU, and UMKC. Thai came

“The most valuable thing they had left us was their legacy, the life they had lived.” What an indispensable insight for parenting! Today Stacy welcomes Trudy Cathy White to the podcast. Trudy is a speaker, author and the only daughter of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A.  Listen in as she tells wonderful stories from growing up in the care of her godly parents and the family values they passed on to her. Don’t miss all the treasure and practical helps Trudy imparts of how she is intentionally living out the legacy she desires to leave for her family right now.   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Trudy Cathy White is a native Georgian and the only daughter of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, Inc. An ambassador for the family business, Trudy has held various roles within Chick-fil-A including that of restaurant operator at just 19 years old. White and her husband, John, served as missionaries in Brazil and co-founded Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute. A developer and encourage

“Are you frightened? Gather together and pray! God turned the world upside down through a few frightened followers.” What a powerful reminder! Today’s guest is the one and only Fern Nichols, founder of Moms in Prayer International.  This message is timeless treasure from our Moms in Prayer archives that continues to inspire a new generation of prayimg moms. Listen in as Fern shares powerful encouragement on the purpose of prayer. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response

“There is nothing more dangerous to the kingdom of darkness than Moms in Prayer.” Wow!  Today Stacy is joined by Greg Stier, the founder of Dare 2 Share, a ministry that helps youth leaders empower students to reach their world.  How does Greg know the great power of prayer?  By personal experience!  He and his entire family were radically rescued and  transformed through the Gospel and behind it all was a praying grandma who never gave up.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as the author of numerous books.  SCRIPTURE: Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many o

“There was a deep, rich undertone of how Jesus would guide my mother to pray for me in the hardest times of my life.” Today Stacy welcomes Pastor Aaron Szloboda to the podcast.  You won’t want to miss a moment as Aaron shares his journey from prodigal to pastor, a journey that spans through the countries of Israel, Canada, United States, and Mexico.  Listen in to this inspirational testimony that speaks so beautifully to the unfailing love of our Savior, His amazing grace, and the power of praying moms.  Is anything too hard for the Lord?     ABOUT OUR GUEST: Aaron Szloboda is the young adults pastor at Calvary San Diego. He is currently working toward a Masters of Divinity from Biola University.  He and his wife Alexis have two adorable boys, David and Nathan.  SCRIPTURE: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6: 24-26 (ESV) How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your wo

“You are rare and valuable to the Lord and He loves you.”  Let this beautiful truth sink deep into your souls! You are treasured and loved by the God of the universe! Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker, lawyer, and a public-school kindergarten teacher, Kim Erickson to the podcast. Listen in as Kim shares her amazing rescue story and how the Lord revealed Himself to her through studying the book of Isaiah.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: KIM ERICKSON began following Christ after the death of her three-year-old son. Jesus and the Bible saved Kim from the pit of grieving the loss of a child. She began a writing and teaching ministry to help other women find outrageous joy from a deeper relationship with God. Kim is the author of His Last Words: What Jesus Taught and Prayed in His Final Hours, Surviving Sorrow: A Mother’s Guide to Living with Loss, and Predicting Jesus: A Six-Week Study of the Messianic Prophecies of Isaiah. Kim is an attorney and kindergarten teacher. She lives in Florida with her husband, Devin, and son, E

Do you realize that you, as an individual, have the potential to make a Kingdom impact?” And who doesn’t want to do that? Today Stacy sits down with Cathi Armitage, our Global Ministry Director. Cathi and her amazing team oversee Moms in Prayer groups in over 150 countries and counting.  Listen in and be amazed as Cathi shares testimonies of how the Lord is answering the prayers of moms all over 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-five years. Cathi and her team oversee the ministry in over 160 countries and counting.  She and her high school sweetheart, Matt, has been married for over thirty-five 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

“The students were not only trusting God, but they were expecting something to happen.”  Are you ready to hear the testimony of what happened when God used students to wake a nation? Today Stacy welcomes the regional director of the Billy Graham Library, Wayne Atcheson to the podcast.  Wayne is also an author, historian and has served on Fellowship of Christian Athletes national staff.  Listen in to hear his heart for college students and what can happen when even just one student commits to pray.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Wayne Atcheson became the first Billy Graham Library Director on June 1, 2006. Today, he serves as the Library Historian and as Senior Ambassador for the Library and the Billy Graham Archive and Research Center. For four years prior to joining the Billy Graham Library, Wayne served as Admissions Manager of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wayne has also served as Sports Information Director for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Wayne was on the natio

“Never, never, never give up praying for your children.” Why?  Because our faithful God hears and answers prayer! Today Stacy speaks with the Moms in Prayer International Country Coordinator of Uganda, Jessica Okello.  She is here to share one jaw dropping testimony of answered prayer after another.  Listen closely because you don’t want to miss any of Jessica’s amazing stories or her powerful encouragement. and she currently serves as the Moms in Prayer Country Coordinator for Uganda.  She and her late husband Pastor Nelson, have faithfully served in church and also with Alarm ministries.  Together they have raised not only their own five children but also many, many more that they have welcomed into their home.  SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted) “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I

“One of the most precious things is when you hear kids pray.” Today Stacy speaks with Andy Dooley. Andy is family man, an author and a fitness coach.  He is here to share his heart for the Lord and his heart to bring families together. Listen in to hear how God is answering our prayers to turn the hearts of fathers to their children through men like Andy. You are going to love hearing how he is using his God given gift of creativity to inspire fun family time with Jesus.   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Andy Dooley is committed to empowering today's families as a passionate leader, pastor, and fitness professional. He has been working with young people and families for over eighteen years through sports, fitness, and ministry. He is a Men's Health contributor, and he holds multiple fitness certifications with International Sports Sciences Association. He is the author of Walk in Faith: 5-Minute Devotions for Teen Guys. He is happily married to Tiffany, and they have four gorgeous children, Hope, Skylee, Andy II, an

"Because He is a good God, there is always a reason to praise Him.” Today Stacy talks with worship leader, author and pastor’s wife, Lauren Chandler.  She is here to share her heart for worship through her beautiful new children’s book, Praise Him. Listen in as she helps us see the benefits of praise and that it’s never too early to teach our little ones to praise our good and faithful God.    ABOUT OUR GUEST: Lauren Chandler is passionate about writing, music, and leading worship at her home congregation, the Village Church, and across the country. She is the author of two Bible studies, including With Us in the Wilderness, and three other books, including two for children: Goodbye to Goodbyes and Praise Him. Lauren and her husband, Matt Chandler, live with their three children in Flower Mound, Texas. SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted) “But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.” Psalm 22:3 (KJV) “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” Psalm 103:1 “Even the

“God doesn’t waste anything and you know for certain He is going to use everything.”  What a comfort to know! Today Stacy welcomes Jonathan Evans to the podcast. Not only is he a pastor and an author but Jonathan is also a former NFL fullback that serves as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks.  Listen in as he encourages us to keep on fighting the good fight through the battles of life.  Don’t miss the beautiful stories of Jonathan’s very own praying mom that are woven throughout the podcast. ABOUT OUR GUEST: A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a master’s degree in Christian Leadership, Jonathan Evans is a mentor, author, speaker and former NFL fullback who serves as the chaplain of the Dallas Cowboys and co-chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks. As part of his commitment to developing the next generation of devoted Christian leaders, he travels the country speaking at churches, conferences, men’s events, banquets and student-athlete events. Follow Jonathan and learn more about his jou

“God has already given His best for me so I can trust Him with the rest of me.”  What a beautiful truth to hold on to! Today Stacy talks with Louie Giglio. Not only is he a pastor, and national best-selling author but Louie is also the Director of the Passion Movement, comprised of Passion Conferences, Passion City Church, Passion Publishing and more. He is here to share biblical and spiritual tools to help break the cycle of worry that is plaguing the vast majority of us.  Listen in as he encourages us through his own personal experience with worry and His gift of teaching. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Louie Giglio is Pastor of Passion City Church and Original Visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Since 1997, Passion Conferences has gathered collegiate-aged young people in events across the US and around the world. Most recently, Passion 2022 hosted 55,000 students and leaders. Louie is the national-bestselling author of over a dozen books inc