Moms in Prayer Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 112 - COVID-19 & Our Family's Mental Health with Michelle Nietert Aug 03, 2020

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“We may be raising the most resilient generation this earth has seen in a long time because our kids are learning to do hard things young.” Today’s guest, author, mental health expert, and Moms in Prayer mom, Michelle Nietert, sits down with Lee to talk about the stress and changes facing our families today. This episode is laced with hope, validation and strategies you can use to help bring stability to your family right now.

About our Guest:

Michelle Nietert M.A., Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor has been providing therapeutic interventions to children and their families in counseling offices for over 20 years. As a previous educator, public school crisis counselor, and youth and children’s minister, she interacts regularly with parents and students at public school assemblies, PTA meetings, local churches, and is the mental health consultant for a local private Christian school. Michelle also provides trainings for school counselors, teachers and homeschool parents. A recognized expert in Solution Focused Therapy, she is the clinical director and owner of a large counseling center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Michelle’s writing can be found on the MOPS blog, in Lifeway’s Parenting Magazine and she is the Mental Health columnist for Just Between Us Magazine. She also joins her audiences in the parenting trenches as a happily married mom of two school-aged children. To discover her Counselor Thoughts blog and podcast providing Solutions for Life, please visit MichelleNietert.com.

To connect and learn more from Michelle, please visit:

https://lovedandcherished.me/

https://michellenietert.com/

http://www.communitycounselingassociates.com/

Is My Kid OK? Download and access to Michelle’s Mental Health Content library visit:

https://bit.ly/IsMyKidOkayFaith

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 111 - A Heart for Special Needs Children Jul 27, 2020

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“Maybe the kid who causes disruptions in your child’s school day is actually a gift to them.” Today’s guest, Miss Danica not only works in the special education department of an elementary school, but is also the older sibling of a non-verbal autistic brother. Listen in as Lee sits down for a conversation about the challenges and blessings of children with hard stories and hard behaviors issues, and how to pray for those who serve them.

About our Guest:

Today’s guest, Miss Danica works as a special education paraprofessional in the public school system. Due to the nature of this interview, we have chosen to keep her identity protected.

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 110 - Comparison, Control and Surrendering the Uncertainties of Covid with Shannon Popkin Jul 20, 2020

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Mothers everywhere are facing the same anxiety producing decisions about sending their kids to school this fall. While questions abound about our immediate futures, author and Bible teacher, Shannon Popkin, says maybe loss of control is just what our Heavenly Father will use to help us grow. Today Lee sits down with Shannon to discuss the illusion of control, the destruction that comes with comparison, and walking in faith with our families during these uncertain times.

About our Guest:

Bestselling author and speaker Shannon Popkin loves to blend her gifts for storytelling and humor with her passion for God’s Word. Shannon is the author of Control Girl and her latest book and Bible Study, Comparison Girl. Shannon is also a contributing blogger at Revive Our Hearts and co-author of Influence: Building a Platform to Elevate Jesus (Not Me). Shannon is happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every single day. Together, they live the fast-paced life of parenting three high school and college-aged kids.

Episodes: To hear more from Shannon, check out Episode 34 of the Moms in Prayer Podcast.

Book:

Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in A Measure Up World by Shannon Popkin

Control Girl: Lessons of Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible by Shannon Popkin

To connect with Shannon visit her website at shannonpopkin.com, or connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Episode 109 - Praying for Mamas and Babies Around the World Jul 13, 2020

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Christina Gard believes her family can change the world as they pray and as the give. In today’s episode, Lee sits down with Christina to talk about Compassion International’s Moms and Babies program, and how Moms in Prayer dovetails in mission and vision. Christina talks candidly about the sacrifices her family is making to support other moms, and the incredible blessings her family is receiving as a result.

About our Guest:

Christina Gard is the Associate Professor of Psychology at Southeastern University and serves alongside her husband as Lead Pastor of GraceCity Church in Lakeland, Florida. She holds a B.A. in Communication and Organizational Management from Northwest University, an M.S. in Human Services, and she's pursuing an M.A. in Ministerial Leadership. Christina has been a licensed pastor since 2009. Prior to teaching at SEU, she was a part of the faculty at Northwest University in the College of Ministry and was the children's pastor at Puyallup Foursquare Church in Puyallup, Washington. Christina held the title of Miss Alaska and competed at Miss America in 2005, serving as a national spokesperson for Childhelp USA through which she worked to break the silence surrounding child abuse, and is currently an advocate for Compassion International. In 2018, Andrew and Christina became parents to a beautiful set of twins named Justice and Adriana. They are passionate about introducing people to Jesus and seeing lives transformed. They are grateful for all that God has done, but one thing they know for certain, is that the best is still yet to come.

For more information about the Moms and Babies program: https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?referer=607208

SHOW SPONSOR: Compassion International

www.Compassion.com

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 108-Part 2 Praying for Racial Unity with Terri Carmouche Jul 06, 2020

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Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus. In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.

About our Guest:

Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from God, thus compelling her forward in pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Trauma.

Terri is a wife, mother of three, and a speaker, who has been continually engaged in teaching and discipling women of all ages. Locally, she now serves as an Area Coordinator in the Southern California region of Moms in Prayer. In her free time, she loves to cook and serve family and friends; manage home decor projects, and in recent years, has developed a newfound love for gardening.

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 108-Part 1 Praying for Racial Unity with Terri Carmouche Jul 06, 2020

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About our Guest:

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 107 - Our Children’s Physical Health for the Glory of God with Clare Smith Jun 29, 2020

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Is there a connection between the health of our children’s physical bodies and their spiritual and emotional well-being? Today’s guest, certified fitness and pilates instructor, coach, and Bible teacher, Clare Smith says that there is an important connection between our minds, bodies, and soul and that it is a parent’s job to help their children develop a healthy and balanced perspective. Lee and Clare answer the question, “How do we help and pray for our children as they journey with body image and a need to stay active?”

About our Guest:

Clare Smith’s desire is to build courageous, contagious, and confident women for Christ. Clare quit her job in Corporate America to make her house a home. Clare is a wife, mama, speaker, Pilates instructor, and a health and leadership coach. She and her husband, Cory, live with their two children in Ohio. You can connect with Clare on Instagram, @ClareSmithOfficial.

Clare’s Resources and Websites: http://www.claresmith.me/

Clare’s website is full of recipes, workouts, challenges, and articles to help your family.

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 106 - Instilling Faith in Your Preschooler with Heidi Franz Jun 22, 2020

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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 listeners 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 is the creator of the popular Preschool Bible Curriculum website ABCJesusLovesMe and blogs at Our Out-of-Sync Life. Sharing her personal journey, Heidi has a passion to encourage and empower others at conferences and through social media.

Heidi’s Resources and Websites:

ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum: https://abcjesuslovesme.com/

To sign up for Heidi’s newletter: http://forms.feedblitz.com/5r0

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 105 - Claim Your Campus July 2020 Jun 15, 2020

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“Our students may lead the way to the next great spiritual awakening and the healing our society needs.” Today, Lee sits down with Jeff Eckart to discuss the COVID crisis, and the possibility of revival in this generation. Listen in as we discuss the way God is moving and the plan for student led prayer gatherings July 4, 2020 across school campuses.

About our Guest:

Jeff Eckart is a Christ follower, son, husband & father of 3 girls. He is founder & CEO of Never The Same, a ministry whose focus is uniting students to love God & change the world in which they live through their faith in Jesus. Part of this ministry is a movement called Claim Your Campus, with a vision to unite 1 million students in prayer at every middle school & high school in America. Find out more @neverthesame.org & @jeffeckart

Show Notes:

For more information about the July 2020 event visit: https://www.claimyourcampus2020.com/

Links:

Never the Same- http://www.neverthesame.org/

Claim Your Campus- http://www.claimyourcampus.com/

Apps:

Claim Your Campus App- available in the Itunes store

Podcasts:

The Thought Factory Podcast- https://neverthesame.podbean.com/

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 104 - Countercultural Parenting with Lee Nienhuis Jun 08, 2020

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It is time for a revolution that begins in our homes, sparked by prayer. Today, Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke, and Lee Nienhuis switch roles to talk about the true goal of motherhood, and how we can raise children who live counterculturally. This conversation is laced with the nuts and bolts of revival and how children have played a historical role in changing culture supported by their prayerful parents.

About our Guest:

Lee Nienhuis is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast.

Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee’s new book, Countercultural Parenting, released in June 2020. Her first book Brave Moms, Brave Kids released in 2018 also with Harvest House.

Lee and her husband, Mike, have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus like she needs oxygen.

Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.

Links:

To access Lee’s Character Quiz: www.TheCharacterQuiz.com

Lee’s Day-by-Day Character Prayer Calendar can be found at www.CounterCulturalParenting.com.

To learn more about Lee’s writing and speaking ministry: www.LeeNienhuis.com

Books:

Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis

Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org