“We are seeing growth of Moms in Prayer groups around the world, an army of women crying out for the next generation. God is on the move.” says Global Director, Cathi Armitage. Today Lee and Cathi discuss the Global Day of Prayer and Fastingcoming January 9, 2019 and ways to get involved in what God is doing around 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 years. Cathi’s team o...
Dec 31, 2018•28 min•Ep. 35
“Can you trust the God who has lavishly loved you and your children?” Founder, Fern Nichols joins us today to explore the boundless love of God that we celebrate during the Christmas season. Today concludes our four-part Advent celebration, Moms in Prayer style. About our Guest: Fern Nichols is the Founder of Moms in Prayer International, a global ministry whose vision is to reach children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray. She has authored five books and studies incl...
Dec 24, 2018•8 min•Ep. 34
Joy is transformative, but easy to lose when pressure mounts around the holidays. Today, Sally Burke helps us meditate on the joy experienced during the first Christmas and how we can and must choose and experience joy today. 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 ...
Dec 17, 2018•11 min•Ep. 33
“Peace means so much more than an absence of conflict and distress. It means wholeness.” In this second week of Advent, we celebrate the gift of peace Moms in Prayer style with USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd. 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,...
Dec 10, 2018•11 min•Ep. 32
Do you need hope in your life and motherhood? Today we begin our four week Moms in Prayer Advent celebration focusing on Jesus our Hope. We are joined by Cathi Armitage, Global Ministry Director of Moms in Prayer International. 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 years. Cathi’s team oversees 145 countries, helping to encourage and train leaders. Cathi and her high school sweetheart,...
Dec 03, 2018•9 min•Ep. 31
The majority of our children will face bullying of some kind. As a mother, watching your child struggle in relationships can be so difficult. Today, Cindy Bultema, the Executive Director for GEMS Girls Clubs, and Lee share stories and wisdom for walking with your kids through bullying. This episode is filled with practical application for responding in truth and grace. About our Guest: CindyBultemawas a broken woman who nearly lost her life to the bondage of addiction. Jesus gave her new life, h...
Nov 26, 2018•31 min•Ep. 30
Dr. Kathy Koch says all of our kids are smart and it is the role of a mother to unpack and unleash the God given gifts inside of our children. In today’s episode, Dr. Kathy and Lee unpack the 8 different kinds of “smarts” our children may have and the role prayer plays in nurturing and cultivating the bent of each child in our care. 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, ...
Nov 19, 2018•34 min•Ep. 29
Can God use your child’s brokenness and destructive choices for His glory? Today Carol Kent joins Lee in Part Two of Carol’s story with her son, Jason, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Carol describes the process of learning to allow the brokenness and disappointment of their family’s story to be used for the glory of God. About our Guest: Carol Kent is an author, speaker and Bible Teacher. She is the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference , a ...
Nov 12, 2018•28 min•Ep. 28
Carol Kent’s life was changed when she received the phone call that her only son had been arrested for murder. How do you breathe when your world comes crashing down and the child you love does something unthinkable? Where is God when your world falls apart? You won’t want to miss a minute of today’s gripping interview with Lee Nienhuis and Carol Kent. About our Guest: Carol Kent is an author, speaker and Bible Teacher. She is the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference , a ministry that...
Nov 05, 2018•28 min•Ep. 27
Sometimes God lets our kids take the long way to the foot of the cross. Today Lee talks to Wendy Palau, Moms in Prayer Mom and wife of evangelist, Andrew Palau. They discuss the power of prayer and the reason why it continues to be a priority in the Palau’s global ministry, and an experience that was a defining moment in Wendy’s motherhood journey. About our Guest: Wendy Palau shoulders a burden for the lost, born out of her own experience of living apart from Jesus Christ for the first 24 years...
Oct 29, 2018•39 min•Ep. 26
“Shoeboxes are a gospel opportunity.” In this episode, Lee is joined by Gracie O’Loughlin and Yulia Shubina to discuss the power of prayer, the gift of a shoebox and the sharing of the gospel. Today, you’ll hear the girls discuss how shoeboxes and prayer transform both the giver and the children who receive them, and Yulia’s shares two sentences in her shoebox letter that changed her life. About our Guests: Gracie O’Loughlin serves within the Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s P...
Oct 22, 2018•38 min•Ep. 25
There is a hidden people group among all 50 US states and around the world. Military family’s face unique challenges that are often overlooked by their civilian counterparts. In today’s episode, Lee talks to Salena Duffy and Megan White about the need for community and prayer among military moms today and their unique position to impact the world for Christ. About our Guests: Salena Duffy is the wife of a retired, US Army officer, and the mom to three boys. A dynamic speaker and lover of Jesus, ...
Oct 15, 2018•39 min•Ep. 24
“Mom, I want to go to Hollywood.” Karla Pope is the mother of a blended family with 6 boys. When her son, Kellan, wanted to chase his dream of acting in Hollywood, Karla saw her prayers answered in unconventional ways. Kellan Lutz, has made quite an imprint on Hollywood, and today, Lee and Karla discuss the roles prayer and Moms in Prayer impacted her family. About our Guest: Karla Pope is an active part of the Moms in Prayer International family. A gifted Bible teacher with a passion for prayer...
Oct 08, 2018•27 min•Ep. 23
“I always wanted to know how to get to Heaven, but no one has ever told me.” Today, Kori Pennypacker, Executive Director of Bible2School and Lee discuss the biblical illiteracy facing this generation. How can we teach public school kids the Bible? Kori explains how parents can help initiate a program to help meet that need. About our Guest: Kori Pennypacker is Executive Director of Bible2School , a non-profit organization that offers Bible Electives to public school children during their school...
Oct 01, 2018•25 min•Ep. 22
Renee Swope found herself facing a season of crippling fear and anxiety. Today, Lee and Renee discuss the comeback that occurred as Renee leaned into the Lord and found healing. Join us as we discuss fear and anxiety that is relentless, parenting through it, adoptive mom talk, and the hope that is found in our Steadfast God. About our Guest: Renee Swope has been engaged in women’s ministry for over 25 years. The best-selling author of A Confident Heart , Renee co-hosted the Proverbs 31 Ministrie...
Sep 24, 2018•43 min•Ep. 21
Nick Hall has been called the next Billy Graham. Nick leads the Pulse Movement and what many consider one of the greatest student led movements in history. What you may not know is that Nick is a Moms in Prayer kid, and today, Lee and Nick talk about being prayed for, the faith of children, and what he see God doing among the youth of our nation. About Our Guest: Nick Hall is the visionary of Together, author of the book Reset , and the Founder and Chief Communicator for PULSE. As an evangelisti...
Sep 17, 2018•30 min•Ep. 20
“85% of the people who come to know Christ make that decision before the age of 18, so the church has to invest in reaching people when they are most reachable.” Doug Clark says our nation is overdue for revival. Today, Lee and Doug discuss the hope for revival, the responsibility of parents to pray for their children and See You At the Pole . About Our Guest: Doug Clark is the National Field Director for the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) and serves as Promotion Coordinator for See...
Sep 10, 2018•37 min•Ep. 18
Get ready for a BONUS episode! Lee sits down with USA Country Coordinator, Susan Shepherd to talk about Bless Our Schools Sunday, being PRO schools and PRO teacher, and the way prayer changes the texture of our lives. Bless our Schools Sunday is September 16, 2018 and you can get resources and the details you need at momsinprayer.org .
Sep 07, 2018•23 min•Ep. 19
On this episode, Lee and Mom Mentor, Susan Seay, discuss 12 ways intentional parents are different from their peers. As the mother of 7, homeschooling mama, author, and speaker, Susan shares how parents can show up for the job of parenting with a laser-like focus on building a loving home and raising children of faith and purpose. About Our Guest: Susan Seay is a woman of intention and purpose. Author of The Intentional Parent: Parenting on Purpose When Life Gets Busy, h er mission is to encoura...
Sep 03, 2018•46 min•Ep. 17
Praying girls become praying moms. On episode 13, our host, Lee Nienhuis and American Heritage Girls Founder and Executive Director, Patti Garibay discuss the brand new Girls in Prayer Program that is available as a free resource to all of us. Training the girls in our lives to follow Jesus and pray has never been more important, and today we discuss the dynamics facing our girls today. Patti shares 5 easy ways to engage the girls God has placed in our lives. About Our Guest: Patti Garibay is th...
Aug 27, 2018•35 min•Ep. 16
Motherhood is filled with moments of letting go from kindergarten to college. In this episode, our host, Lee Nienhuis talks to author, Brenda Yoder, about preparing our kids for both the small launches and the big launches. It’s time to get real about mommy grief, the role of prayer during transitions and letting God be the one in control of our important moments. About Our Guest: Brenda Yoder is an award-winning teacher, national speaker, author, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and life coach...
Aug 20, 2018•38 min•Ep. 15
Who is running the show in your home? Today, Arlene Pellicane and host, Lee Nienhuis, discuss the importance of parents taking their place as the loving authority within their homes. Arlene explains how developing a few key strategies in our lives actually brings greater peace and fruitfulness into the lives of our children. It’s worth the effort of stepping up our parenting game! About Our Guest: Arlene Pellicane is a wife, mother, speaker, author and a Moms in Prayer Mom! Her books, Parents Ri...
Aug 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 14
We are celebrating our 10th episode with our Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke. Sally and Lee discuss her MIP story, her new book, Start With Praise! , and they spill the beans about the 35th Anniversary celebration next year! You’ll love getting to know our dynamic President! 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...
Aug 06, 2018•40 min•Ep. 13
Today Lee sits down with parenting expert AND Moms in Prayer Mom, Pam Farrel, to discuss teaching our kids about their sexuality and purity. If there has ever been a time when parents much step forward and courageously have “the talk” it is now. Pam says, “Our God is bigger than the statistics facing our kids.” About Our Guest: Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill are international speakers and relationship specialists, dedicating themselves to building up marriages and families. They co-founded Lov...
Jul 30, 2018•57 min•Ep. 12
Crystal Woodman Miller was in 11th grade when her Colorado High School would experience a devastating school massacre. When the April 20th, 1999 shooting happened at Columbine High School, Crystal was crouched under a library table and prayed fervently to a God she scarcely knew. In today’s episode, Lee Nienhuis and Crystal discuss faith, healing and mothering in an age of violence and widespread fear. The conversation is gripping, important, and hope filling for moms of all stages. About Our Gu...
Jul 23, 2018•44 min•Ep. 11
Ben VanderKodde is a Moms in Prayer son, married to a Moms in Prayer mom. In this episode, we explore the benefits of being fervently prayed over for a lifetime. You will be challenged by the intentionality and climate set within the walls of a praying home. Ben and Lee discuss helping children find their identities in Christ. About Our Guest: Ben VanderKodde is the Trainings Director for Grace Adventures, a Christian camp, training and conference center in West Michigan. Through story and Bible...
Jul 16, 2018•43 min•Ep. 10
Have you ever said to yourself, “I want to want what God wants, but I really want what I want.” Yea-us too. Today’s guest, Elisa Morgan and Lee talk about that moment in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus prayed a prayer of honesty and abandon. “Take this cup from me, but not my will but yours be done.” What could change if we prayed that same prayer over our lives? About Our Guest: Elisa Morgan was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture...
Jul 09, 2018•40 min•Ep. 9
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Jul 02, 2018•19 min•Ep. 8
“There is no one more influential, more leveraged, more efficient in than a mom or a dad in the life of their kid.” In this episode, David Eaton joins Lee Nienhuis and MIP Director of Communications, Estha Trouw to discuss parenting teens in this fast paced, technology rich world. David pumps courage and conviction into parents to be the chief disciplers of their children. He also covers 5 important conversations parents need to have with their children about smart phones. You don’t want to miss...
Jul 02, 2018•42 min•Ep. 7
The “ Perfection Infection” can invade every aspect of life, including our motherhood. Today’s guest, Jill Savage and Lee Nienhuis discuss 4 ways parents can keep perfectionism from harming the relationships with their children. Honest about the issues that trap us, Jill offers hope for moms who know they struggle with disappointment and a critical spirit. About Our Guest: Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about encouraging families. She is the author or co-author of twelve ...
Jun 25, 2018•32 min•Ep. 6
