Moms In Prayer Podcast

“There is never a need you are going to face that God has not covered in His word and even more in His character.” Today Stacy sits down with best-selling author, speaker, and Moms in Prayer mom, Jodie Berndt.  She is here to share about the gift of praying God’s own words back to Him; how the whole Bible is meant not just to be read, but also to be prayed through. Listen in as Jodie shares the treasures the Lord revealed to her as she responded to His invitation to abide in His presence.     About our Guest:  Jodie Berndt is a popular speaker and the author of ten books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for Children, Teens, and Adult Children. Jodie has been a guest on shows like Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and the Don’t Mom Alone podcast, and her writing has been featured on Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and in several family and parenting magazines. A former television producer and on-air personality, Jodie has been married to her UVA sweetheart, Robbie, for 35 years. They

“Our part is to rise up bold in the strength of the Lord, to move forward in prayer and then watch God unleash His power.”  Today Stacy talks with Sally Burke, the president of Moms in Prayer International, about the great opportunity we have to impact an entire generation through prayer.  What a vital topic to ponder as we enter a new year! Listen in as Sally inspires us to rise up and pray as she takes us through Psalm 138.  About our Guest: Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer International. She leads a worldwide ministry that equips and encourages women in the transforming power of prayer. As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and her husband Ed now have four grown children, a son-in-

“Prayer has never been out of our schools.” Hallelujah! Today Stacy welcomes the President of Teachers Who Pray, Tara Malven to the podcast. She is here with the awesome news that not only are moms praying but our Christian educators are praying as well.  Listen in as Tara shares her testimony of how a fellow teacher to lead her to Christ.  God is answering our prayers; He is opening the eyes of teachers, turning them from darkness to light on campuses all over the world. About our Guest: Tara Malven is the President of Teachers Who Pray. Tara started her career as an intellectual property and transaction attorney at a large law firm in Chicago. After eight years in law, she felt called to make a difference as a teacher in Chicago Public Schools. She accepted a fellowship with the Academy for Urban School Leadership and earned a master’s degree in education from National Louis University. Now a mother and homemaker, Tara lives near Detroit, Michigan, and volunteers for a long list of ministries. Her desire is

“Come as you are. The more you pour out what is going on, the more space you make for His grace to pour in.” What a beautiful reason to pour our hearts our before the Lord in prayer!  On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Bible teacher, international recording artist, television host and bestselling author, Sheila Walsh.  Listen in as Sheila shares how the gift of prayer was passed on to her by her mother when she was just a little girl in Scotland and how we too can pass this gift on to our little ones. About our Guest: Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, international recording artist, television host and bestselling author with almost six million books sold. She is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God's Little Princess series, It's Okay Not to Be Okay, Praying Women, Holding On When You Want to Let Go, and more. She is cohost of the inspirational talk show Life Today with James and Betty Robison, which is seen worldwide by a potential audience of over 100 million viewers. Sh

“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.  Books: “Gospelize Your Youth Ministry” by Greg Stier “Unlikely Fighter” by Greg Stier Li

“Prayer is an eternal investment with life and death at stake.” Today Stacy sits down with Cathi Armitage, our Global Ministry Director.   Cathi and her amazing team oversee Moms in Prayer groups in over 160 countries and counting.  Listen and be amazed at all God is doing as she takes us on a journey around the globe showing us how He is answering the prayers of moms all over the world.  What an encouraging reason to commit to pray as long as we have breath! 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

“Whatever story God is writing in your life be available and be ready to say yes.” Today Stacy continues her conversation with wonderful mom of four, grandma to fourteen, and founder of an international sewing ministry, Kathy Arnold.  Listen in Kathie shares her amazing adventures with the Lord as she took His hand and stepped out of her comfort zone.   From a small town in South Dakota to traveling the world sharing Moms in Prayer and the love of Jesus in ministry through Come and Sew Ministries International, CASMI.  This is one beautiful God story after another. About our Guest: Kathie Arnold always had a passion for mission, yet she never imagined or planned anything like CASMI.  It just came out of her life story!    Kathie and her husband Steve were married in 1972, supported missions, raised 4 children, and now have 14 grandchildren.  Kathie and their oldest daughter went on their first mission trip to the former Soviet Union in 1991.  Upon returning home from that trip, Kathie began a sewing school fr

“Please Lord, give me strength to be your missionary and live for you every day.” You will be amazed how God answered this prayer from the heart of a young college student the night she gave her heart to Jesus.  Who was this college student? Our dear Moms in Prayer sister, Kathie Arnold!  Today Stacy welcomes this wonderful mom of four and grandma to fourteen to the podcast.  Listen in as Kathie shares her journey from a small town in South Dakota to traveling the world sharing Moms in Prayer and the love of Jesus through the ministry she co-founded with her husband, Come and Sew Ministries International, CASMI.  Only God could write a story like this! About our Guest: Kathie Arnold always had a passion for mission, yet she never imagined or planned anything like CASMI.  It just came out of her life story!    Kathie and her husband Steve were married in 1972, supported missions, raised 4 children, and now have 14 grandchildren.  Kathie and their oldest daughter went on their first mission trip to the former S

“All we had was a map but God had the destinations.” Today we complete our “Empowered” series as Stacy welcomes our amazing Moms in Prayer New York State Coordinator, Jill Falletta to the podcast.  You won’t want to miss a moment as Jill, a gifted story teller, expounds on the final I AM statement of Jesus, I AM the true vine.   Listen in as she shares the amazing journey the Lord took her on as she prayed for His help with the God-sized task she was facing.  You will be amazed as Jill reveals the beautiful fruit from simply abiding and trusting in the Lord with all her heart.  About our Guest: Jill Falletta and her husband Steve enjoy life together on the east end of Long Island, New York. They have raised three children and are absolutely delighted to be watching the next generation of their family unfold with two grandchildren and another one on the way. Jill’s love story with Moms in Prayer began in the fall of 1990 when she began leading a prayer group for her eldest son’s elementary school; he was enter

“In Jesus we have true life and this is something all mankind is longing for.”  Today Stacy sits down with our wonderful Moms in Prayer Regional Director of Central West Europe, Martina Kersten.  We are continuing to focus on the I AM statements of Jesus looking into John 14 where Jesus says, “I AM the way, the truth and the life.”  Listen in as Martina shares with humble transparency and authenticity what a gift is it to know Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.  What a friend we have in Jesus! About our Guest: Martina Kersten has been in Moms in Prayer since 1997 and currently serves as the Regional Director Central West Europe covering: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Ireland, UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic. Previously she was Country Coordinator for Germany for ten years.  She and her husband Armin, have been married for 39 years and have four married children and nine grandchildren.  They reside in beautiful Southern Germany.   Links: http

“Jesus made his power visible showing us that He is more powerful than the forces of death.” Wow!  Today Stacy welcomes our wonderful Moms in Prayer Regional Director of our Nordic and Baltic Countries, Randi Anita Helvig.  We are continuing to focus on the I AM statements of Jesus looking into John 11 where Jesus says, “I AM the resurrection and the life.”   What hope we have in Jesus here and now and for all eternity! You will not want to miss a moment as Randi Anita shares her personal testimony of how Jesus preserved, healed, and yes, even resurrected her life.  About our Guest: Randi Anita Helvig has been in Moms in Prayer since 1997 and currently serves as the Regional Director for the Nordic and Baltic Countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Greenland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.  Previously she was Country Coordinator for Norway for seven years.  She and her husband Geir Arve, have been married for 32 years and have four adopted children and one foster child.  They reside in beautifu

“The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep. How much more can He show me His love?” Today Stacy sits down with our wonderful Moms in Prayer Director of Europe and Israel, Kathrin Larsen as we continue focusing on the I AM statements of Jesus.   Listen in as she shares just how compassionately and completely Jesus our Shepherd cares for us, our children and grandchildren.  The beautiful truth shared in this episode will refresh and restore your soul. About our Guest: After 20 years of praying with Moms in Prayer, Kathrin Larsen has seen God move countless times and can joyfully testify that He faithfully answers prayer. Kathrin currently serves as the Moms in Prayer Director of Europe and Israel and oversees the ministry and leadership teams in 44 countries. Kathrin and her husband of 36 years have three adult children, one son-in-law, and one adorable granddaughter.  They reside in beautiful Switzerland.  Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxcBfuMGaX8 https://momsinprayer.org/new-to-moms-in-pray

“Jesus is telling us that He protects His sheep. If something comes in, it comes through Him first.” Today Stacy is joined by our wonderful USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd and we continue our Empowered series focusing on the I AM statements of Jesus.  Listen in as Susan shares how we are empowered as moms through knowing Jesus is the gate for the sheep.  What a comfort it is to know Jesus is not only providing and protecting us but our children as well.  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’ve never imagined 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 married to Joe, mom to two married daughters, and the grandmother of three. Susan loves to pray, but she also loves coffee with frie

“That day I became free from anxiety and fear because the Lord let me see through the light of His word that He is the unchanging God.” Today Stacy welcomes our wonderful Director of Central America, Diana de Fouler to the podcast and we continue our series called “Empowered” focusing on the I AM statements of Jesus.  Listen in as Diana shares how we are empowered as moms through knowing Jesus as the light of the world.   You are not going to miss a moment of this powerful episode because it is filled with truth that will not only strengthen your faith but set you free from fear. About our Guest: Diana de Fouler is a gifted Bible teacher who has contagious conviction for the power of prayer. She currently serves as the Moms in Prayer Central America Director, overseeing the ministry in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Diana lives in Panama City, Panama with her husband of 39 years. They have two grown children and two wonderful grandchildren. Links: https://momsinp

“Jesus can do so much with so little.” What a powerful truth to remember as moms!  Today we begin our series called “Empowered” focusing on the I AM statements of Jesus. Stacy welcomes our wonderful Country Coordinator of Chile, Sandra Bosch to the podcast.  Listen in as she shares how we are empowered as moms through knowing Jesus as our bread of life and how knowing Jesus changes everything.  About our Guest:  Sandra Bosch has a genuine passion for prayer and encouraging women in the gift of intercession. Since she accepted Christ as her Savior, the Lord has guided, challenged and trained her in praying for others, filling her heart with His love for the lost. In 2010, the Lord introduced her to Moms In Prayer, with the need to prayer for her then 2-year-old daughter.  Currently Sandra serves as Country Coordinator in Chile together with many incredible women who serve beside her on the Moms in Prayer International Chilean Team. Sandra and her husband Juan Pablo reside in Santiago de Chile, with their two l

“Of all the things I did for my children, praying for them and teaching them scripture were the two most important things I did.” On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Pam Tebow, author, speaker and mom of five.  It will not take you very long to discover why her son, Tim Tebow has been such a light.  Pam and her husband Bob, have been faithfully pouring into each one of their five children and nine grandchildren their entire lives, taking every opportunity to point them to Jesus. Listen in as Pam shares the beautiful ripple effects a mom’s influence can have.  About our Guest: Pam Tebow travels and speaks across the country, encouraging audiences to use the incredible influence God has given them to eternally impact their world. Pam graduated with honors from the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. She and her husband, Bob, lived for a number of years as missionaries in the Philippines and continue to serve there through the Bob Tebow Evangelistic Association. Bob and Pam ru

“My eyes were opened to God’s presence in every culture.” Today Stacy sits down with Kay West, our International Leader Developer of Southern Africa, Global Prison Ministry Outreach Advisor, and Arizona State Team member.  That’s a lot for just one woman right? You will hear she does not do it alone.  Listen in as Kay shares what the Lord has done as she has stepped out in faith and followed the Lord’s leading. What an adventure!  Kay has lived and traveled throughout Southern Africa not only sharing Moms in Prayer but also sharing the Gospel and the love of Jesus through the ministry she co-founded with her husband, Swaziserve.  About our Guest: Kay West is a grateful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ because of His grace and mercy. In addition to her roles with MIP as International Leadership Developer for Southern Africa, Global Prison Ministry Liaison, AZ State Team International Liaison, and Prodigal Group Leader, Kay also serves as president of Swaziserve, Inc. She and her husband, John, founded the mini

“When God invites His children on an adventure, on a faith journey, it always begins by saying goodbye to something familiar.” On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Laura Story, award-winning songwriter, worship leader, author and Bible teacher.  Listen in as Laura shares with humor and humility all the Lord is teaching her as she is letting go of her idea of how a normal family life should look and instead trusting the God’s direction, provision and promises.  About our Guest: Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of two bestselling books and Bible studies: When God Doesn’t Fix It and I Give Up. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. She has a brand new book and bible study releasing this summ

“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 high school pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and soon to be the assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel 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. Links: https://momsinprayer.org/events/bless-our-schools-sunday/ https://momsinprayer.org/events/awaken-hope-michigan/ https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/moms-praying-f

“No matter what the issues or the ills of life would bring, there was nothing that could separate me from the love of God.”  What a precious truth to hold on to! Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker, and Bible teacher Ebony Small to the podcast.  Be encouraged as you listen to Ebony’s journey of how the Lord opened her eyes to her need for her Savior and prepared her for a life of ministry.  For all who are in the season of waiting with prodigals, for all who need encouragement, this episode is for you.  About our Guest: Ebony S. Small is vice president of global ministries at Pulse Movement, a ministry committed to awaken culture to the reality of Jesus. She was formerly the director of Movement Day Expressions at MOVEMENT.ORG, where she was dedicated to catalyzing leaders to affect cities across the globe. Her passion is to be positioned by God in bringing forth the transformative power of the Gospel to the lives of people through mentoring, leadership training and ultimately high- level collaborative partn