Moms In Prayer Podcast

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

“The moment we step in and have time with the Lord in prayer is when we see mountains moved and lives changed.” Prayer is powerful! Today Stacy welcomes Shari Rigby to the podcast. Shari is an actress, director, writer, producer, author, and inspirational speaker. Yes, she does all of that with a heart to bring glory to God! Listen in as Shari reveals her passion for prayer as we talk about her role in the new faith-based film, Paul’s Promise and her book, Consider the Lilies. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shari Rigby is an actress, director, writer, producer, author, and inspirational speaker. Shari is best known as one of the leading actresses in faith and family inspirational entertainment for her roles in “Overcomer,” “October Baby,” “Not Today,” “Wildflower,” and “The Least of These.” With Shari's strong background of well-crafted screen performances, actor-turned-director, she has quickly developed a reputation as an actor’s director. Shari recently signed on to direct the New York Times best seller, “Twist of F

“We always think we know better than God, but He has plans far beyond our capacity to understand.” And thank God that His plans prevail! Today Stacy talks with Gracie O’Loughlin, the Director of the Promotions and Partnerships team for Operation Christmas Child.  Listen in Gracie shares her story of how the Lord pursued, rescued and set her heart on fire for evangelism.  It’s amazing!  The Lord is now using Gracie to bring the love the Jesus and share the Good News with children all over the world.  Don’t miss the opportunity to get to be part of this gospel advancing mission too. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gracie O’Loughlin is the Director of the Promotions and Partnerships team for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse. She has served with Operation Christmas Child since 2013 developing and implementing ministry partnerships with media, corporations, organizations and other Christian ministries. She carries a deep desire for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach the ends of the earth, and loves serv

“God never just fills our bellies.  He fills our homes.  He fills our hearts.” What a privilege to taste and see God’s goodness! Today Stacy welcomes Erin Davis to the podcast.  Erin is an author, Bible teacher, fellow podcast host and a whole lot of fun!  Listen in she shares what the Lord revealed to her as she prayed and studied fasting and feasting in the Bible.  Set the table and prepare for one amazing insight after another with a heaping helping of laughter on the side.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Erin Davis is a writer and teacher passionately committed to getting women of all ages to the deep well of God's Word. She is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, including Connected, 7 Feasts, and Beyond Bath Time. Erin serves as the content director for Revive Our Hearts and hosts the Women of the Bible podcast and Grounded videocast. Hear her teach on The Deep Well with Erin Davis podcast. When she’s not writing, you can find Erin chasing chickens and children on her small farm in the Midwest

“Instead of school just being a place where students have to be, it’s a place where God has sent them.”  What an inspired way to look at a school year!  Today Stacy speaks with the Northeast Regional Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries, Travis Deans.  Listen in as Travis shares his passion for youth ministry, his grateful heart for Moms in Prayer and the opportunity for students to consider each a school year a 9-month mission trip.   Can you imagine what would happen on every school campus if every believing student became a missionary? ABOUT OUR GUEST: Travis Deans is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently serves as the Northeast Regional Coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries. Both Travis and his wife Judy are graduates of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Travis has been in full-time youth ministry since 1996 as a youth pastor, campus ministry director, and youth network coordinator. Through his role he mentors youth workers, consults for churches, assists youth

“Gen Z is a cause-oriented generation; we just need to help them see that there is no greater cause than the kingdom of God and the Great Commission.” So true! Today Stacy talks with Shane Pruitt, evangelist, Bible teacher and author.  Shane is also a husband, father of six and currently serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board.  Listen in as he shares how the Lord got a hold of his heart and is using him to equip and send a new generation of Jesus followers to their peers.  Don’t miss the story of Shane’s very own praying mom.   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, TX with their six children – Raygen, Harper, Titus, Morris, Elliot, & Glory. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational worker, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Master’s Degree in History. Shane is also a

“The God who saves us initially, sustains us eternally.”  How does He do this? Through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Today Stacy’s special guest is Max Lucado.  Max is a pastor, teacher and America’s best-selling inspirational author.  He is here to enlighten our understanding of the incredible, supernatural gift Jesus has given His followers, the gift of the Holy Spirit.  This is the gift of strength, purpose and power for every moment of every day. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let him. As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. All of his trade books began as sermon series at Oak Hills Church, and his sermons all begin with Max asking himself this question: “Wh

“If we can identify ourselves as someone Jesus loves first and foremost, everything else will live out of response to that love.”  His love changes everything! Today Stacy welcomes the one and only Susie Larson to the podcast.  Susie is a is a national speaker, bestselling author, and the host of the daily talk show Susie Larson Live.   Listen in as she invites us to a life of continual discovery of the joy and wonder of being so dearly loved by God.   ABOUT OUR GUEST: Susie Larson is a national speaker, bestselling author, and the host of the daily talk show Susie Larson Live, heard on the Faith Radio Network with over 2.3 million downloads. Susie has written 18 books and many articles. Voted twice as a top-ten finalist for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award, she is also a veteran of the fitness field. Susie has been married to her dear husband, Kevin, since 1985, and together they have three wonderful sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law grandchildren, three beautiful grandchildren, and

"Just get the Word of God in kids’ hearts and it changes things.” Yes it does! God’s Word gets right to the heart of the matter.  Today Stacy speaks with Executive Director of Bible2School, Kori Pennypacker. Listen in as Kori shares about the open doors to share Jesus with elementary students in public school; it’s one story of answered prayer after another. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kori Pennypacker​ serves as Executive Director of Bible2School, a non-profit organization that offers Bible Electives to public school children during their school day in Lancaster County, PA. Kori has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 15 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience, including 10 years as Early Childhood Director at LCBC Church, a growing megachurch based out of Lancaster County. She leads a team of over 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 lives in

“At the end of the day, a moms voice is really powerful in her daughter’s life.” How do we use that voice to love and raise our daughters well? Today Stacy talks with Terra Mattson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and founder of Living Wholehearted.  Listen in as Terra graciously offers herself as our coach and shares what she has learned in over 20 years in the field and in raising her own 2 daughters. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Terra Mattson, a Christian Parenting spokesperson, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Profession- al Counselor. Alongside her husband Jeff, Terra co-hosts the Dear Mattsons parenting advice column and the Living Wholehearted Podcast and are the co-founders of Living Wholehearted, a professional counseling and organizational development firm. Terra is the author of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace. Terra is a mom to two girls, a novice gardener, loves to paint and bake, and craves reading a good book by a pool on a hot day. SCRI

“It’s scary to be vulnerable, to come as we are, yet that’s the beautiful invitation of trust.” Why do we struggle to trust our trustworthy God? Today Stacy speaks with best-selling author, Bible teacher and pastor’s wife, Joanna Weaver. Listen in as Joanna shares with humor and humility the things we need to let go of and what it means to fully embrace trusting our trustworthy God. ABOUT OUR GUEST: With more than 1.6 million books in print, Joanna Weaver is the bestselling and award-winning author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, as well as Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and At the Feet of Jesus devotional. A pastor's wife, mother of three, and avid Bible teacher, Joanna loves speaking to women about the powerful freedom that is found in making Jesus Lord and trusting Him for things bigger than themselves. She lives with her family in Hamilton, Montana. SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted) “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of

“Looking at our world today, I can’t think of a better time to be praying for our schools and a more strategic mission field.” Today Stacy is joined by David Schmus, Executive Director of Christian Educators and Olivia Williamson, Director of Claim Your Campus.  Listen in as they inspire and encourage us from the perspectives of our educators and our students.  You won’t want to miss their amazing testimonies of what our prayers are doing on school campuses across the nation and around the world.     ABOUT OUR GUESTS: David Schmus is the Executive Director of Christian Educators Association International (ceai.org), which seeks to encourage, equip, and empower Christian educators to transform our public, charter, and private schools with God’s love and truth. Prior to his tenure at CEAI, he was a high school AP US History/Government teacher and a Christian Club adviser for 15 years, being repeatedly honored as Most Inspirational Teacher. He holds an M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology from Biola University,

“I am a mom.  That’s my first mission field.”   And what an important mission field that is!  Today Stacy is talks with the one and only Dannah Gresh, best-selling author, speaker, founder of True Girl and Moms in Prayer mom.  Listen in as Dannah shares her heart to help parents connect and parent well.  Don’t miss the beautiful truth that this help is only a prayer away.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dannah Gresh is the best-selling author, speaker, and founder of True Girl (formerly Secret Keeper Girl), America’s most popular Christian tween event. She has authored over 20 books that have been translated into 12 languages, including And the Bride Wore White, and Lies Girls Believe. Considered one of the leading experts on the subjects of sexual theology and parenting tweens and teens, her resources have equipped over one million moms and leaders as they seek to raise their girls in confidence and Truth. More than 400,000 have attended her live events. Dannah is a frequent co-host for Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s Revive Our

"She realized the best thing she could do was pray.”   What a revelation!  Today Stacy is joined by Bible college professor, speaker and fellow podcast host Jasmine Alnutt.  She is going to take us on an amazing journey through church history looking at some of the heroes of the faith in a new way, through their praying moms.  You will be so encouraged as Jasmine confirms through historical accounts, the difference a praying mom can make.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jasmine Alnutt has been teaching at Calvary Chapel Bible College campuses for over 12 years. Her courses include Missionary Biographies, Church History, and Women in Church History.   Jasmine currently serves as a Joyful Life Women’s Ministry leader at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and co-host of the Women Worth Knowing Podcast. She is from Washington State and graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She served as Dean of Women at Calvary Chapel Bible College before serving in London, England, as a missionary.    SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unles