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 Universi...
Mar 09, 2020•22 min•Ep. 95
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Mar 02, 2020•29 min•Ep. 94
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, ...
Feb 24, 2020•37 min•Ep. 93
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 apologeti...
Feb 17, 2020•35 min•Ep. 92
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 s...
Feb 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 91
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 wri...
Feb 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 90
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. Abo...
Jan 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 89
“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 th...
Jan 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 88
“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 i...
Jan 13, 2020•40 min•Ep. 87
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 ...
Jan 06, 2020•34 min•Ep. 86
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 co...
Dec 16, 2019•31 min•Ep. 85
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 be...
Dec 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 84
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 Fami...
Dec 02, 2019•40 min•Ep. 83
“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 ...
Nov 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 82
“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 ...
Nov 18, 2019•25 min•Ep. 81
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 fri...
Nov 11, 2019•36 min•Ep. 80
The gospel changes everything, especially our motherhood. Today’s guests, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, are the voices behind the Risen Motherhood podcast. Listen in as Lee talks with Emily and Laura about the moments the realized motherhood was about finding Jesus, prayer, and the gift of Jesus in our everyday moments. About our Guests: Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler are in the trenches of motherhood, right alongside their readers. With a combination of accessibility, relatability, and solid Bi...
Nov 04, 2019•41 min•Ep. 79
Can God bring hope and victory to the survivor of a school shooting? Absolutely. Today is a rebroadcast of Episode 8, our interview with Crystal Woodman Miller. Crystal was in 11thgrade 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 praying fervently to a God she scarcely knew. In today’s episode, Lee Nienhuis and Crystal discuss faith, healing and m...
Oct 28, 2019•45 min•Ep. 78
Adoption and foster care issues are an everyone issue because these hurting kids are in our schools, neighborhoods, and maybe even our homes. Today, Lee sits down with Mike and Kristin Berry of the Honestly Adoption Podcast to talk about the challenges facing kids from hard places. Join us as we dive in to find a new vernacular and new prayer opportunities to support kids experiencing trauma in their family. About our Guests: Mike and Kristin Berry are the parents of 8 adopted children and have ...
Oct 21, 2019•37 min•Ep. 77
Insecurity in a mother is contagious. Today’s guest, author, Maria Furlough, says that we must prayerfully confront all areas of our own insecurity or risk passing on negative thoughts and patterns to our girls. Do you already see red flags or cause for concern in your daughter? Join Lee and Maria for a conversation about insecurity and the role of prayer in owning and walking in our identity as loved children of God. About our Guest: Maria Furloughis a wife to her husband, Dave, and a mother to...
Oct 14, 2019•34 min•Ep. 76
The preschool years of our children’s lives are not to be wasted or wished away. Indeed, as mothers we lay the frame work for what they will believe about God into their adult years. Today’s guest, Creator of the ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum, Heidi Franz, encourages listens to take advantage of the thousands of little moments that can change the trajectory of our children’s lives. About our Guest: Heidi Franz is a wife and momma striving to be intentional with each moment God has given her. She...
Oct 07, 2019•35 min•Ep. 75
We must teach our families how to rest so they can learn to hear the voice of God. Today, Lee is joined by Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith to talk about the importance of creating rest and margin for our families, and what to do if we sense there need to be changes made. About our Guest: Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician. She has an active medical practice in Alabama (near the Birmingham area). She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the Un...
Sep 30, 2019•31 min•Ep. 74
“The next generation is not afraid to offend people, they want to know instead how to love and share their faith. We are trying to teach them that you can love each other and disagree.” Today’s guest, youth ministry expert and founder of Never The Same, Jeff Eckart says the next generation is ripe for revival. “When students start praying, they start changing.” Listen in as Lee and Jeff discuss our approach to coming alongside this generation, and the groundswell of prayer planned for July 2020....
Sep 23, 2019•32 min•Ep. 73
“God recaptured my heart because of the prayers of my wife.” Today’s guest, Jerrad Lopes is a young dad who is encouraging men everywhere to embrace the tired and disciple their families anyway. Jerrad knows what it is to grow up with an absent father, and has a powerful word about the power of the prayers and leadership of spiritually single mothers. About our Guest: Jerrad Lopes is a Christian pastor and the founder of DadTired.com, a non-profit ministry focused on equipping men to lead their ...
Sep 16, 2019•34 min•Ep. 72
God is on the move in Europe. Today Lee sits down with Moms in Prayer Europe Director, Kathrin Larsen to discuss the spiritual climate, and the rumblings of revival in Europe. Kathrin shares her Moms in Prayer story, complete with her call into leadership, and the change that happens when one small mother prays. About our Guest: After 20 years of praying with Moms in Prayer, Europe Director, Kathrin Larsen has seen God move and is awitness that God answers prayer, performs miracles in the lives ...
Sep 09, 2019•21 min•Ep. 71
Struggle is a part of life, both in childhood and parenting. It’s where we turn in the struggle that will define us. Today Lee sits down with Ryan and Laura Dobson to talk about growing up Dobson, life outside the box, prayer in marriage and family, and the strength that rises when you are brought to the end of yourself. About our Guest: Ryan Dobson is leading a rebellion not for the faint of heart. It’s a rebellion that fights for the hearts and souls of parents and families. Our culture has be...
Sep 03, 2019•57 min•Ep. 70
Dannah Gresh knows the power of praying scripturally for her kids and encourages moms everywhere to do the same. On this episode, Dannah sits down with Lee to discuss the influential role moms play in the lives of their girls, and ways that moms can help unseat the lies of the enemy disturbing the power and peace of our daughters. 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...
Aug 26, 2019•28 min•Ep. 69
How does author, actress and Bible teacher, Priscilla Shirer pray for her kids? In today’s episode, Lee and Priscilla discuss how prayer has become an integral part of her spiritual life, parenting journey, and ministry. They also discuss her role in the new Kendrick Brothers’ movie, Overcomer, and how we can join them in their mission to reach people with the gospel. About our Guest: Priscilla Shirer is a wife and a mom first. But put a Bible in her hand and a message in her heart and you’ll se...
Aug 20, 2019•18 min•Ep. 68
The empty nest stage of life can sneak up on every mama and one of our core challenges will be to answer the following question: What do we hold onto in this next stage and what must we let go of? Author, speaker and Moms in Prayer mom, Jill Savage talks with Lee today about allowing the transition of letting go to be a catalyst for abundant life in the next chapter. About our Guest: Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about encouraging families. She is the author or co-author...
Aug 11, 2019•30 min•Ep. 67
Moms in Prayer equips mothers to pray at every stage of their mothering journey. Today, Lee is joined by Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke, to discuss Sally’s new book Raise Them Up and three words that can change everything. Listen as they discuss why Sally has given her life to equipping mothers to pray, and why mothers are perfectly leveraged by God to change entire communities. About our Guest: Sally Burke, is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author and the President of Moms in Prayer Interna...
Aug 05, 2019•29 min•Ep. 66
