Moms In Prayer Podcast

“I’m going to make myself at home in God’s love and let His love course through me and equip me to love my spouse well.” Moms in Prayer welcomes Jodie Berndt to the podcast, speaker and author of the bestselling Praying the Scriptures book series. Jodie talks about her new book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage. Listen in as she reminds us that this is not about “fixing” your spouse, but bringing your cares and concerns to God. As we do that, He softens our hearts, knits our hearts together, and goes to work. ABOUT OUR GUEST Jodie Berndt is a popular speaker and the author of ten books, including the bestselling Praying the Scripturesseries for Children, Teens, and Adult Children. Jodie has been a repeat guest on programs like Focus on the Family and The 700 Club, and she’s written for Fox News, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Ann Voskamp’s daily devotional, as well as several family and parenting magazines. A former television producer and on-air personality, Jodie has been married to her college sweethe

“If we put God first, allowing Him to impact our lives, His Word to be our Guide, and His Spirit to abide in us, then we’re going to sow that into our children’s lives and reap what we sow.” We continue our podcast series, Standing in the Gap, focusing on amazing intercessors in the Bible. Stacy welcomes Joy Moreau, former Moms in Prayer Appalachian Division Coordinator, who shares the importance of living a godly life as an example to our children. God knows we get discouraged and anxious at times, so we need to come to Him in prayer, listen, and be aware that He wants to speak to us. Joy gives us examples of how to do this through the minor prophets in the Bible. ABOUT OUR GUEST Joy Moreau has the gift of encouragement wrapped in the package of a gentle and quiet spirit. She has been involved in Moms in Prayer for more than 20 years and is the former Moms in Prayer Appalachian Division Coordinator. She leads a Bible study at her home church, University Hills Baptist, in Charlotte. The desire of her heart is

“I had to learn how to live with joy even when my kids were making difficult decisions that I may not have approved of or liked.” Today Stacy welcomes author and speaker, Mary DeMuth, who shares wisdom and hope for parents of adult children. Loving, praying, and listening is key to navigating this relationship. In prayer, instead of prescribing to God the way we want Him to work in our kids’ lives, we can relinquish control and watch with anticipation and joy how He will creatively give us sign posts along the way. ABOUT OUR GUEST Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of over forty books, fiction and nonfiction, including her latest book, Love, Pray, Listen: Parenting Your Wayward Adult Kids with Joy. Through God’s healing, Mary has overcome a difficult past to become an authentic example of what it means to live a brand-new story. She loves to help others “re-story” their lives through the books she writes. Mary lives in Texas with her husband, Patrick, of 33 years and is mom to thre

“The Holy Spirit not only inspired the word of God, but He has been opening the eyes of children for thousands of years to understand the LORD of this Book, the living Word of God, Jesus Christ.” Today Stacy welcomes Joel Evrist, pastor, author and disciple-maker. Joel shares the power of God’s Word for each of us, especially for our children. Listen in as he walks through how our kids can go on an adventure with God and grow in their Biblical literacy as they read His Word. ABOUT OUR GUEST Joel Evrist is a pastor, dynamic Bible teacher and disciple-maker with New Song Nashville. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Lauren and their two children. Joel has written children’s Bible study curriculum for LifeWay Christian Resources. His greatest passion is making disciples who fully follow Jesus and teach others to do the same. SCRIPTURES “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14 NKJV “I will praise you because I have been remarkably

“No matter how difficult or sad the situation in your child’s life may be, the power of God’s Word can change everything.” Today Stacy talks with Moms in Prayer Europe & Israel Director, Kathrin Larsen, about persevering in prayer. Listen in to powerful encouragement to not give up because as we pray the Word of God, we can see a bright and beautiful future for the next generation. Kathrin also shares a testimony from Greenland where school children heard the gospel and a student was healed. 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 International Director of Europe and Israel and oversees the ministry and leadership teams in 47 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. SCRIPTURES (NIV) But as for you, be strong and

“Christ is our sanctuary and we can go to Him wherever we are.” Today Stacy talks with author, speaker, and teacher, Denise Hughes, about cultivating a quiet heart in a noisy and demanding world. Listen in as she walks us through examples of sanctuary in the Bible and where to be cautious in our online culture that could draw us away from closeness with God and the ones we love.   SCRIPTURES Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before. Then people who are not believers will respect the way you live, and you will not need to depend on others. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 NLT   They made the bronze basin and its bronze stand from the mirrors of the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting. Exodus 38:8 NIV   Then the word of the LORD came to him: “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate,

“We can stand firm when we know who our God is and stay in constant fellowship with Him.” We continue our podcast series Standing in the Gap focusing on amazing intercessors in the Bible. Today Stacy speaks with Aubrie Burke, Moms in Prayer International Brand Manager. Listen in as Aubrie shares what we can learn from Daniel’s prayer life and integrity. As Christ followers, we can also appeal to the mercy of God through prayer and obey Him by living a life that doesn’t give in to pressures from the world and from culture.  ABOUT OUR GUEST Aubrie Burke has been a part of the Moms in Prayer staff for the past six years serving in social media and branding. In high school, her eyes were opened to the power of prayer when she saw revival on her school campus. This set her heart on fire to see people gather to pray and seek God for revival and spiritual awakening worldwide. She is passionate about sharing the Word of God and His Truth through bible studies, devotionals, and videos.   SCRIPTURES (NIV) I looked fo

“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