Moms In Prayer Podcast

“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

“Through Moms in Prayer I have learned to walk in the presence of the Lord, to walk holding on to His promises, and pray His word over my entire family.”  Today Stacy welcomes Martha Barnett, our wonderful Moms in Prayer Ambassador to Africa.   Listen in to this amazing testimony of how the Lord chose Martha and appointed her to bear lasting fruit in her own home, her city, her state, and then around the world!   What the Lord has done through Martha, He can do through you as well.  About our Guest: Martha Barnett serves on the Moms in Prayer Georgia State Team as well as being an Ambassador for Moms in Prayer International to Africa. She is a mom and proud grandma with 8 grandchildren. Martha is delighted to be praying, now, for a second generation of loved ones and their schools. Martha and her husband Ted belong to the Africa Inland Mission organization and currently serve the church in Africa through the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) which has them traveling several times a year to Africa, a

“The God of the universe is praying attention to my prayers and they make a difference.” You are not going to miss a moment of this powerful, encouraging episode as Fern Nichols, the founder of Moms in Prayer International, expounds on this truth.  This message is timeless treasure from our Moms in Prayer archives and it just a relevant today as it was back in the day the ministry was known as Moms in Touch.  Listen in as Fern shares the difference one praying mom can make.     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

“When you took on the role of motherhood you became a leader.” What a sobering thought! How do we lead our children well?  Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker and a Moms in Prayer mom Jill Savage back to the podcast.  Listen in as she shares with wonderful authenticity, transparency, and humor her struggle with the demands of motherhood. We can all relate! And what the Lord taught Jill through this struggle is a gift we can all receive.  About our Guest: Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about relationships.   Founding Hearts at Home, a national organization that served moms for 24 years, Jill now speaks to thousands of men and women each year about their priorities, their passions, and their purpose.  She has been called one of today’s most exciting female speakers.  Her honest, engaging communication is strengthened by her ability to make her audience laugh while they learn. Jill is the host of the No More Perfect Podcast and the author of fourteen books including Empty Nest, Full Life

“Christ makes you enough for the children He has called you to.” Today Stacy talks with author, speaker, and homeschooling mom of four, Eryn Lynum.  Listen in as she shares how the Lord has taught her to number her days and in return how He has given her a heart of wisdom.  Is it too late for those of us parenting grown children?  Don’t miss this hope-filled encouragement straight from the heart of our loving heavenly father who is able to redeem, restore and make new.  About our Guest: Eryn Lynum is a speaker and author of the book 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting (Bethany House Publishers), along with features in four books by Guideposts. She holds a degree in Biblical studies and is a certified Master Naturalist, pointing others to the Creator through the wonders He has made. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children. One of their top family values is to “do life together,” and they seek to do that in work, homeschool, faith, and play. Eryn h

“Every mom no matter her language, race, or socio-economic status wants prayer for her children and the school they attend.”  Today Stacy sits down with our wonderful Moms in Prayer Board Chair and Ambassador to South America, Michelle Kvandal.   Listen in as Michelle shares what the Lord has done as she has traveled all over the world not only sharing Moms in Prayer but also caring for orphans and widows in their distress through a ministry she co-founded with her husband Scott, Su Refugio.  About our Guest: Michelle Kvandal has a passion for discipling women.  After a 20-year career in engineering marketing, she began conducting "Women Discipling Women" training conferences in Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal and the United States. The Lord then expanded Michelle’s training ministry to teach women how to start Moms in Prayer International groups, www.momsinprayer.org, where she serves as the Chairperson for the Board of Directors and is the South American Ambassador.  Michelle and her hu

“I carry the Holy Spirit of power in me.  What happens when I walk onto my campus and bring that with me?”  Aren’t you excited to find out?  Today Stacy welcomes the Executive Director of Christian Educators Association International, David Schmus to the podcast.  He is here to encourage us from the viewpoint of an educator, just how powerful and effective prayer can be.  About our Guest: 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, and has taught Biblical Worldview and Introduction to Teaching classes at Biola as an adjunct professor. David has provided leaders

“One is a whole number because Jesus is with you.” Today Stacy is joined by best-selling author, pastor’s wife, and Moms in Prayer mom, Pam Farrel. Listen in as Pam joyfully shares encouragement straight from the word of God and from her experience being raised by her hero, her single mom. About our Guest: Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of the bestselling Men Are Like Waffles--Women Are Like Spaghetti and Red-Hot Monogamy. Pam is also the author of more than 50 books on relationships, marriage, and parenting, including 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband, 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman, and The 10 Best Decisions a Woman Can Make. Pam is cofounder and codirector with Bill of Love-Wise, an organization to help people connect love and wisdom and bring practical insights to their personal relationships. The Farrels make their home aboard their boat docked in Southern California. Books:   “10 Best Decisions a Single Mom Can Make” by Pam Farrel and PeggySue Wells “The 10 Best Decisions Every Parent Can

“Our most vital role as a parent is to introduce our children to the One who can meet all their needs.” Today Stacy talks with best-selling author and single mom of seven, PeggySue Wells. Listen in as she shares the heart-mending, life-changing lessons the Lord taught her as she has journeyed through motherhood as a single mom.  Don’t miss a moment because these lessons are going to minister to every single mom, no matter what stage, no matter what age, no matter what relationship status.    About our Guest: History buff, and tropical island votary, PeggySue Wells parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Her greatest adventure is being called Mama by seven awesome children, and Mimi! by my Grammy awards. Writing from the 100-Acre wood in Indiana, PeggySue is the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestselling author of 29 books, translated into eight languages including The Ten Best Decisions A Single Mom Can Make, Chasing Sunrise, Homeless for the Holi

“We serve a mighty God who blesses 1000 generations of those who love Him.” Today Stacy sits down with radio talk show host, concert pianist, and Arizona Moms in Prayer Regional Coordinator Doctor Deborah Joy.  She is a fifth-generation Korean believer here to share the legacy of faith that has been passed down in her family.  What you are about to hear is one amazing God story after another.  Truly the Lord’s faithfulness endures to all generations.  About our Guest: Dr. Deborah Joy is a fifth-generation believer who serves as a speaker, prayer minister, pianist, and life coach in schools, seminars, conferences, and churches. She grew up in a Christian home with three generations of pastors who modeled passionate lifestyles of prayer and worship. As an award-winning concert pianist and composer, she has traveled to various nations around the world, sharing the testimony of Jesus through evangelism, worship, and concerts. In recent years, Deborah hosted three original weekly radio programs, Praying for Your C

“Jesus, the Champion of grace, has won the battle for you, and He has huge supplies of grace waiting for you.”  Hallelujah! Listen in as Stacy talks with author, international speaker, and pastor’s wife Cheryl Brodersen about how we can access this abundant grace.   Don’t miss the encouragement that it’s good to come to Jesus empty because what He fills us with is far superior to anything we could have on our own.   About our Guest: Cheryl married Brian Brodersen in 1980, and for many years they ministered together at Calvary Chapel Vista, California. In 1996, the Brodersen family moved to London and planted Calvary Chapel Westminster. In 2000, at the request of her father, Pastor Chuck Smith, Brian and Cheryl returned from the UK to California to have Brian transition into the pastorate of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian became the senior pastor of the church in October of 2013. Cheryl currently oversees the Joyful Life women's Bible study at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. She also hosts a weekly podcast ca

“It is about shame-shattering, guilt-busting transformation so we can walk in the freedom Jesus purchased for us.”  Who doesn’t want that?  Listen in Stacy talks with our wonderful USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd.  She is here to give us a sneak peek at the new Moms in Prayer summer Bible study that starts in July.  Don’t miss this behind the scenes look at the study available in both Spanish and English.  You can sign up today!   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 never have predicted 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 the wife of her husband, Joe, mom to her two married daughters, and the grandmother of one adorable grandson and another grandbaby on the way. Susan love

“Parenting is the hardest job we are not trained to do.”  So we need all the help we can get.  Right! Today Stacy welcomes Doctors David and Donna Lane to share their more than 80 years of combined experience working in the field of Christian counseling.  This episode is a gift because it is filled with godly wisdom and practical helps that will greatly assist us as we care for mental health of our children.  About our Guests: Drs. David and Donna Lane are a husband-wife counseling duo who specialize in trauma, grief, and loss as well as family relationships. While qualified by education, their life experience shapes much of their current-day work, as they have experienced first-hand the horrific death of their own son, who had a neurological disorder throughout his 17 years on earth. The Lanes are professors, counselors, consultants and award-winning authors; their research and writing on trauma and grief has been used extensively throughout the world in the aftermath of tragedies including the Sandy Hook sh

“She would not stop praying until she knew God had broken through.”  Today Stacy continues her conversation with Bible college professor, speaker and fellow podcast host Jasmine Alnutt.  Join us as we resume our journey through history looking at the praying moms behind some of the heroes of the faith.  You will be inspired as you hear jaw dropping accounts of what a 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:  Zechariah 4:6 (NKJV) So he answered and said to me: