Moms In Prayer Podcast

When Angela Ray Rodgers’s daughter, Grace Anna, was in the womb, doctors advised her to end her pregnancy.  The disabilities and challenges her daughter would face seemed insurmountable.  Today, Lee sits down with Angela and Grace Anna for a conversation about life, resiliency, joy and hope.  Grace Anna has a rare form of dwarfism and lives with many challenges that require constant care, but both Angela and Grace Anna see God’s love written all over their story.  About our Guest: Angela Ray Rodgers is an inspirational speaker, advocate for people with disabilities, and the author of the touching story of her daughter in Grace Anna Sings. She manages multiple social media pages with over 1.2 million followers creating videos and stories along with her daughter Grace Anna, motivating people to find joy and live life to the fullest. Angela serves on the HART Supported Living Grant Program Council and is an Arc of Kentucky Advocate in Action.As a former middle school science teacher, Angela knows the importance

What propels a woman to leave the safety and familiarity of America and move to a country with staggering poverty and a soaring HIV rate?  How do women who cannot read or write pray Scripture over their children, homes and community?  And why should you be concerned with the plight of mothers incarcerated in countries around the globe?  Today, Lee sits down with Arizona State Team Member, International Leadership Developer, and Moms in Prayer’s Global Prison Ministry Liason, Kay West, to discuss all these things and the big God we serve.  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 MIPI as International Leadership Developer for Southern Africa, Global Prison Ministry Liaison, and AZ State Team International Liaison, Kay also serves as president of Swaziserve, Inc., a ministry she and her husband, John, founded in 2009 before selling or giving away almost everything they owned to serve as missionaries in eSwatini and Sou

Staying home?  So are we!  While we are all staying home to help stop Covid 19, God is on the move around the globe as His people pray.  Today Lee sits down with our president, Sally Burke to talk about our “current normal,” creative prayer with our families, and how God is working in real time at Moms in Prayer International! 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.   National Call to Prayer Sheet- “God our Hope”- Brand NEW- Praying with Kids Prayer Sheet- “God our Savior”- https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pdfGodOurSaviorPrayerSheet3.17.2020.pdf Our Girls in Prayer Program- https://momsinprayer.org/girlsinprayerprogram/ Moms in Prayer International-

Dr. Kathy Koch says we all have 5 God-given core needs and today she spells them out for us.  Today Lee and Dr. Kathy spend time talking about understanding these needs for both ourselves and our children, and the role prayer plays in guiding us as mothers when we sense a deep need in our children.  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 and 8 Great Smarts. She has loved Jesus for years and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry. chapels, and other Listen to Moms in Prayer Podcast

Have you ever wondered if God wanted you to head back to school?  Today Lee is joined by Colorado Christian University representative Lacey Meyerhoff to discuss the partnership between Moms in Prayer and CCU.  Maybe you would like a little more Bible training or maybe life has thrown you a curve ball, either way, this conversation is about following the Lord’s leading in whatever is next.   About our Guests: Lacey Meyerhoff is a Senior Strategic Partnership Specialist for Colorado Christian University.  She and her husband live in Colorado with their family.    To access the Colorado Christian University offer for up to 20% tuition discount for Moms in Prayer Families visit our website:   https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/prayer-partners/ccu-online/ Colorado Christian University- www.ccu.edu www.MomsInPrayer.org

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Mom anger is something few of us want to admit, but most of us face.  The behaviors of our children that trigger our anger must be dealt with, but we cannot sin in the process of correcting them.  Today’s guest, Amber Lia, and Lee sit down to discuss confronting and confessing our mommy anger, and steps we must take to be spirit-controlled in our discipline. About our Guests: Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker and author. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. Amber has co-authored two books with Wendy Speake, Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and their latest, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. Amber is also the author of the Studdy Buddy bible study guide series for parents and children. She and Guy have four young sons. Learn more about Amber at her website, motherofknights.com.   Amber Lia’s website:  www.

God is moving on college campuses across America.  Today Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer College Group Liason, Julie Loos, to discuss the latest happenings, and Collegiate Day of Prayer 2020.  About our Guests: Julie Loos is in her seventeenth year of leadership with Moms in Prayer International. Formerly the Missouri State Coordinator, she currently serves as the USA College Groups Liaison, equipping thousands of moms monthly in how to pray strategically for the college campus using her apologetics training and insight. Julie is a writer and speaker with a passion for prayer for college campuses and apologetics training for our youth. She is currently the Director of Prayer and Communications for Mama Bear Apologetics and contributed to Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. Watch for her forthcoming website on WordPress.org.   Website: MIP College praying moms main page on website: https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/college-praying-moms/ To join or start a M

Moms in Prayer is knitting incarcerated moms back to their children.  Today, Lee sits down with the Moms in Prayer Prison team to discuss the work that is happening with incarcerated mothers across America.  “We see God calling His prodigals home as they bow their heads and pray for their kids.”  You do not want to miss this episode.  About our Guests: As the Moms in Prayer USA Prison Ministry Liaison, Nancy Turock works with 12 dedicated State Prison Liaisons and 140 volunteers in teams across 40 states to bring Moms in Prayer to incarcerated mothers. These mothers, who feel helpless and hopeless about doing anything for their children while in prison, discover through Moms in Prayer that they can actually do the very best thing for them – pray! For their children to belong to the Lord and live a Christian life, for safety, protection, caring teachers and success in school, Christian friendships, financial stability, and a chance to realize their dreams, are the timeless concerns and hopes of Christian mothe

Candy coated prayers don’t fit when you are in the middle of devastation.  Today’s guest, Rhonda Robinson, mother of nine, walks us through the clinging and comeback that occurred in her life after the tragic death of her son.  This episode is a glimpse of hope for those who are mourning.  About our Guests: Rhonda Robinson spent years writing parenting columns and articles, nevertheless, her debut book, "FreeFall: Holding Onto Faith When The Unthinkable Strikes," is the book she never wanted to write. After the death of her youngest son, and years struggling to survive the grief, Rhonda chose not to allow life's circumstances to define the course of her life, but to use them to refine her soul. Now, "FreeFall" helps others face a world they don't want to live in. Rhonda teaches women how to transform the darkness into a season of profound change and emerge with vision and purpose. Through biblically-based spiritual wisdom, Rhonda leads readers to discover the life they were designed to

The problem women face in raising a family and growing in their faith is having a consistent “Quiet Time.“  Today’s guest, author, speaker and mom of three littles, Asheritah Ciuciu can relate. Lee and Asheritah settle in for the misnomer of time in Scripture needing to be quiet, and that hiding from our children during our time with the Lord can be counter productive.  Listen in for practical ways we can nurture our family’s love for the God’s word and how God can make our little effort much.        About our Guests: 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.   Asheritah’s website: www.OneThingAlone.com

“When I look at our school building, I see a mission field.  We may not be able to teach them Bible lessons, but we can show them God’s love by the way we care.“   Today, Lee is joined by a school administrator to discuss the needs that face public schools and students today.  His situation is unique because his school is covered by a Moms in Prayer group. Listen in! About our Guests:  Today’s guest is an anonymous Christian administrator who has served in education for nearly 20 years.     To give to the translation projects at Moms in Prayer: https://momsinprayer.org/give/

“Prayer is an umbrella that brings protection and provision into the lives of people we love.“  In this episode, Lee sits down with her husband Mike to discuss the building of a family prayer legacy and the benefit of being a Moms in Prayer family.  Join them as they explore the role of prayer in marriage, the gift of praying grandparents, and the unique prayer training Moms in Prayer offers.    About our Guests: Mike and Lee Nienhuis live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan.  They have four great kids and love to travel, visit museums, and serve together.  Lee is a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast.  You can connect with Lee on any social media platform at @LeeNienhuis.   To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events

Moms in Prayer experienced explosive growth in the last decade, and is anticipating an even greater move of God in this decade.  Today, Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke to talk about the incredible growth and answers to prayer women are seeing around the world.  Sally also shares her hopes and vision for the decade ahead.     About our Guests: 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.   To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events For all the details about Global Day of Prayer and Fasting- https://momsinprayer.org/events/global-day-of-prayer-and-fasting/

Today Lee is joined by USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd and Global Ministry Director, Cathi Armitage to discuss the heart and plan behind Moms in Prayer’s Global Day of Prayer and Fasting.  Listen in to learn all about our plan for January 8, 2020 and how you and your Moms in Prayer group can be involved.    About our Guests: 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.

Sometimes life’s biggest blessings come in the most unexpected packages.  Today’s guest, Michigan State Coordinator, Linda Aalderink has found this truth to be true in her mothering journey.  An hour after her first son, Zack, was born he faced major medical challenges and shortly after was diagnosed with Down Syndrome.  Facing an unknown future, Linda turned to the Heavenly Father who brought her Moms in Prayer.    About our Guest: Linda is the Michigan State Coordinator for Moms in Prayer and has been in a MIP group for almost 30 years!  She is the author of Immeasurably More -  More Hope, More Joy - Embracing Life with Down Syndrome, and loves the relationships and adventures that MIP and Ds have blessed her with. She's been married to her husband, Rick, for 37 years, and they are now enjoying an empty nest after prayerfully launching their children:  Zach, Ben & Caroline, and Kassi & Stephen. Her newest favorite title is Nana, and Linda & Rick enjoy traveling to visit the grands. When home

Where is God when it dreams are shattered, families break, and the diagnosis is terrible?  How can we mother our kids, when we can barely breathe?  Today’s guest, Michele Cushatt and Lee discuss the relentless presence of God in the middle of our pain, and what prayer looks like when it all falls apart. About our Guest: As an experienced communicator, Michele Cushatt speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences including Women of Faith, Life Today TV, Compassion International, Ziglar Family, Family Life Blended, and Focus on the Family. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain and the deep human need for authentic connection. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live in Denver, Colorado.   www.michelecushatt.com To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events Moms in Prayer International

“It is a paradox.  We want and teach our kids to be independent and self-sufficient.  But in God’s economy, maturity actually looks like greater dependence on God.”  Today’s guest, Vivian Mabuni and Lee discuss what living open handed before the Lord looks like in life and motherhood. Raised in a Buddhist home, Vivian also describes coming to know Christ through the transformed life of another student.  About our Guests: Vivian Mabuniis a national speaker and writer with a passion to share the hope and life found through intimacy with God. With thirty years of ministry experience on staff with Cru, she loves teaching about the Bible and providing practical applications. Also the author of Warrior in Pink, she lives in California with her husband, Darrin, and their three kids. She loves coffee, shoes, sushi, and social media.   www.vivianmabuni.com www.momsinprayer.org/girlsinprayerprogram Thanksgiving Tree craft:  https://momsinprayer.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GIP_ThanksgivingTree_Handout_7.18.pdf Leaves

“You were created on purpose for a good purpose.”  Today’s guest, author, and Moms in Prayer mom, Cyndie Claypool de Neve and Lee sat down to talk about teaching our kids how to find God-confidence. Our children have the opportunity to draw strength from the bedrock truth of who God is rather than chasing self-confidence, which will fail them in the end.  Listen in as we discuss embracing the unique bent God has given each child.  About our Guests: Cyndie Claypool de Neve, author of "God-Confident Kids," is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and a long-time Moms in Prayer leader. Alongside MIPI President Sally Burke, she co-authored "Unshaken," "Unshaken Study Guide," "Raise Them Up" and "Start With Praise." As the former Director of Communications for Moms in Prayer, she oversaw the ministry name change and helped establish Bless Our Schools Sunday and the daily scripture prayer emails. She and her husband, Marcel, have two young adults (ages 19 and 23), and

God offers us opportunities throughout our life and motherhood to step out in faith with Him.  Today Lee is joined by author, speaker, and mother, Kate Battistelli to discuss the power of our brave yeses when we are invited by God to do something we’ve never done before.  For Kate this has meant leaving Broadway, parenting an exceptionally gifted musician, writing books, and even revealing a brokenness that 1/3 women walk through.  About our Guests: Kate Battistelli, happily married to her best friend for 36 years, is mom to GRAMMY award-winning recording artist Francesca Battistelli and Mimi to Francesca’s 4 children. She’s a former Broadway actress and the author of The God Dare and Growing Great Kids. She represents one-third of the Mom to Mom podcast trio, whose goal is to equip every generation of moms with grace, encouragement, and honesty. Because of her heart for the broken and bruised, you can find her mentoring and encouraging women of all ages, either on her front porch, in her small group, or on T