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Episode 273 - Hope in the Battle with Jodi Novak Sep 04, 2023

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“We were stripped away from anything that we knew and the only thing we could do was go to God. The only thing we could do was go to the Word.” Brain cancer survivor and full-time mom, Jodi Novak, tells us about her journey of walking through a very difficult diagnosis. She is now a long-term survivor and passionate about encouraging others who are in the midst of their own brain cancer battle. Listen in as she emphasizes the importance of seeking the Lord, His Word and being prayerful in the midst of life changing circumstances.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jodi Novak is originally from rural South Dakota. Jodi accepted the Lord in college and she met her husband, Kneil, on a summer mission trip in 1996. Three years into their marriage, in June 2001, Jodi was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer (Glioblastoma). Jodi is now a long-term survivor and she’s passionate about encouraging others who are in the midst of their own brain cancer journey. Jodi’s faith in Jesus Christ and love of community are the driving forces in helping families touched by brain tumors. When not writing children’s books about brain cancer, Jodi is a part-time dental hygienist and a full-time mom of her two busy girls. Jodi has joyfully been involved with Moms in Prayer groups since 2015. She and her family reside in Parker, CO.

SCRIPTURES

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 ESV

So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 NKJV

For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 ESV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ESV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ESV

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Episode 272 - Is God Good? Aug 28, 2023

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“God is bigger than anything happening. He is in the business of transforming hearts, even our prodigal kids. He sees and knows all, and we are not alone.” In today’s episode, Aubrie shares a testimony from a Moms in Prayer mom who walked a difficult journey with her prodigal child. We can find hope even in the middle of the battle! Listen in as we hear the truth of Who God is and how mightily He moves.

SCRIPTURES

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV

No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you! Psalm 84:11b-12 ESV

The Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth. Exodus 34:6 NKJV

The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9 NKJV

No one is good except God alone. Mark 10:18b ESV

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Episode 271 - Why Pray? with Nathanael King Aug 21, 2023

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“One day in heaven, we will be astounded at how God took our simple, little prayers and used them for this amazing thing that had not just an impact in one person’s life, but had a generational impact that went on through history.” Pastor and elder, Nathanael King, talks about the importance of prayer and how it can make an impact globally and eternally. He shares how we can pray more deeply and intentionally for our kids, teachers and pastors. Listen in as he speaks one powerful truth after another!

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Nathanael has been blessed to be married to Melissa since 2006, and together with their children they live in California. They have four boys, and one little princess: Nehemiah, Elijah, Isaiah, Micaiah, and Charis. Nathanael has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University, and a M.Div. in Pastoral Studies from Talbot School of Theology. He has served in ministry for around 25 years and enjoys leading the teaching team as a Pastor-Elder at Temecula Hills.

He is passionate about seeing people become dynamic followers of Jesus Christ who take the New Testament vision of discipleship seriously, and he desires to help them develop a Christian worldview that encompasses their whole lives and leads to real, daily transformed living. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading about theology and philosophy, playing guitar, playing games, and talking and laughing with friends.

SCRIPTURES

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer. 1 Peter 3:12a NIV

But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. Hebrews 3:13-14 ESV

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Episode 270 - Prayed-For Student Impacting Lives with Kendal Conner Aug 14, 2023

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“In a lot of ways, the life I have lived has been a result of people praying for me.” English Teacher and Department Chair, Kendal Conner, shares the testimony of her life as a prayed-for child. Now, Kendal is a teacher impacting students for Christ. Listen in as she tells us what God has done, what He is doing and how we can more deeply pray for students, teachers and schools.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Kendal Conner is an educator at Linfield Christian High School. She is about to begin her eighth year at Linfield as a 9th Grade English Teacher and third year as Department Chair. Although she is passionate about literature, what she loves most about her job is the privilege of witnessing students consider, begin, and strengthen their relationship with the Lord. She and her husband, Cory, have been together for over ten years and have been married for seven. They live in Temecula and spend most of their time hosting friends and family, off-roading, and working on house projects.

SCRIPTURES

My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. John 10:27-29 NIV

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Episode 269 - Answered Prayer Around the World with Cathi Armitage Aug 07, 2023

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“We ARE seeing a generation of Jesus followers rising up as moms gather to pray.” Praise God!

Today Aubrie 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 as Cathi shares testimonies of how the Lord is answering prayers and bringing hope all 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-five years. Cathi and her team oversee the ministry in over 150 countries and counting. She and her high school sweetheart, Matt, have been married for over thirty-five years and have one daughter, three sons and two daughters-in-law 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. It is during those times that they all experience God’s glorious creation up close and personal.

SCRIPTURES

And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.” Mark 11:17 ESV

On the day I called, You answered me;

You made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3 NASB

We will not hide them from their descendants;

we will tell the next generation

the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,

his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 NIV

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,

for I have put my trust in you.

Show me the way I should go,

for to you I entrust my life. Psalm 143:8 NIV

Teach me to do your will,

for you are my God;

may your good Spirit

lead me on level ground. Psalm 143:10 NIV

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Episode 268 - What to Do When Your Way Isn’t Working with Kyle Idleman Jul 31, 2023

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“If I can understand that my first priority is connection to the Vine, to be the branch, then everything else will begin to grow.” Best-selling author and senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church, Kyle Idleman, talks with us about his newest book, “When Your Way Isn’t Working”. He shares from his personal experience of when his way wasn’t working and how connecting to Jesus brought the lasting fruit he was seeking. Listen in as Kyle reminds us that we are not alone, but we can find deep, meaningful connection with God and with others.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Kyle Idleman is a senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church, one of the largest churches in America, and a bestselling author of several books including One at a Time, Gods at War, and The End of Me. Not A Fan, his award-winning book, sold over 1.3 million copies and sparked a movement among believers. His highly anticipated book When Your Way Isn’t Working released in June 2023. Kyle is known for his ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds and to help people see how God’s truth applies to their everyday life. Kyle and his wife Desirae have four children and live on a farm where he does no farming.

SCRIPTURES

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 NIV

Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 ESV

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 ESV

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When Your Way Isn’t Working

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Episode 267 - Redeeming Broken Marriages with Dannah Gresh Jul 24, 2023

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“Happily Even After is something we can experience as we walk through our marriage relationship with prayer and with the power of God in our lives.” Bestselling author, speaker, and founder of True Girl, Dannah Gresh, talks about her new book which focuses on healing from pornography addiction and how Christ can help you redeem the broken places of your marriage.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dannah Gresh is the founder of True Girl, bringing moms and daughters closer to each other

and closer to Jesus, and co-host of the Revive Our Hearts podcast. Dannah has authored over 27 books including And the Bride Wore White, Lies Young Women Believe (with Nancy Leigh DeMoss) and Lies Girls Believe. More than 20,000 leaders and 100,000 moms have taught her curriculum and over 500,000 people have attended her live events and retreats. Dannah and her husband, Bob, live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania. They have four adult children and four grandchildren.

SCRIPTURES

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Ephesians 5:3 NIV

Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 NKJV

“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:19-20 NKJV

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having strapped on your feet the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints. Ephesians 6:10-18 NASB

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 NIV

Yes, you came when I called; you told me, “Do not fear.” Lord, you have come to my defense; you have redeemed my life. Lamentations 3:57-58 NLT

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Episode 266 - How to Grow a Joyful Heart with Pam Farrel Jul 17, 2023

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“When we cultivate joy in our life, it calms our cardiovascular stress, it produces a state of calm, it helps us sleep better, it boosts our immunity, it lowers our pain, it lengthens our life and it lowers our overall stress.” Best-selling author, pastor’s wife, and Moms in Prayer mom, Pam Farrel, is back again to share about her 59^thbook, Growing a Joyful Heart. She shares encouragement and deep truth from the Word of God to show us how to weave joy into our life despite what we are going through or what is happening around us.

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.

SCRIPTURES

My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding—indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. Proverbs 2:1-9 NIV

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. Philippians 1:7 NIV

You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 43:5 ESV

LINKS

Pam’s FREE Infectious Joy ebook

Love-Wise Website

BOOKS

Growing a Joyful Heart

Discovering Wisdom in Proverbs

Discovering Joy in Philippians

Men Are Like Waffles-Women Are Like Spaghetti

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Episode 265 - How to Gain Wisdom with Pam Farrel Jul 10, 2023

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“We saw that if the kids in the youth group, by the time they were 12 or 13, had something they could do really well, something they felt successful at, that they made better decisions. So, find that thing your kid loves and is passion about.” Best-selling author, pastor’s wife, and Moms in Prayer mom, Pam Farrel, shares with us about her newest book, “Discovering Wisdom in Proverbs”. She tells us about experiences from her own motherhood journey and how God gave her wisdom in best raising her three boys. Listen in as Pam encourages us straight from the Word of God and reminds us to not go it alone.

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SCRIPTURES

The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. Proverbs 19:8 NIV

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:24 NIV

Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 NIV

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? Proverbs 8:1 NIV

The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7 ESV

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Love-Wise Website

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Discovering Wisdom in Proverbs

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Episode 264 - Screens & the Impact on Children’s Faith with Arlene Pellicane Jul 03, 2023

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“Screen time has replaced much of in-person worship, Christian community, and older role models discipling our youth.” Arlene Pellicane talks with us about her book, “Screen Kids” and how too much screen time can impact our children’s well-being and faith. With technology that is engineered to keep kids scrolling, Arlene explains how to deal with a child who is on the phone too much and gives you five skills that every child needs in a tech driven world.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Arlene Pellicane has been honored to speak, write books (translated into over 10 languages), and appear on several media outlets like the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, TLC’s Home Made Simple & FamilyLife Today. She is the host of the Happy Home podcast and has also been on the writing team for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Girlfriends in God. Arlene earned a B.A. from Biola University and a M.A. from Regent University. Before becoming a speaker and author, she served as a features reporter for The 700 Club and associate director for Turning Point with David Jeremiah.

Arlene’s happy place is with her husband of 25 years, James, and their three children, Ethan, Noelle and Lucy. She started praying in a Moms in Prayer group when her son Ethan was in first grade and now he is starting college. Arlene and her family live in San Diego with their Goldendoodle named Winston.

SCRIPTURES

I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word. Psalm 119:101 NIV

But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 NIV

Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Psalm 4:4 NKJV

Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Romans 12:18 GNT

Because everything will soon come to an end, be sensible and clear-headed, so you can pray. Above all, continue to love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:7-8 ISV

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