Moms in Prayer Podcast

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Episode 84 - Interview with an Administrator Jan 20, 2020

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“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.

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Episode 83 - When Prayer Shapes a Home Jan 13, 2020

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“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 in West Michigan. They have four great kids and love to travel, visit museums, and serve together. Lee is a Communications Specialist for Moms in Prayer International and the Host of the Moms in Prayer Podcast. You can connect with Lee on any social media platform at @LeeNienhuis.

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Episode 82 - New Year, Same Mission with Sally Burke Jan 06, 2020

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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 equips and encourages women in the transforming power of prayer. Sally is an avid runner, a fast talker, and a fervent lover of Jesus. Sally and her husband Ed have four grown children, two grand kids, and live in sunny California.

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Episode 81 - Global Day of Prayer and Fasting Dec 16, 2019

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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 countries, helping to encourage and train leaders. Cathi and her high school sweetheart, Matt, have been married for over thirty years and have three sons and one daughter 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.

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 loves to pray, but she also loves coffee with friends, traveling, a good book, and a nap.

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Episode 80 - The Gift of a Special Needs Child with Linda Aalderink Dec 09, 2019

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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 been in a MIP group for almost 30 years! She is the author of Immeasurably More - More Hope, More Joy - Embracing Life with Down Syndrome, and loves the relationships and adventures that MIP and Ds have blessed her with. She's been married to her husband, Rick, for 37 years, and they are now enjoying an empty nest after prayerfully launching their children: Zach, Ben & Caroline, and Kassi & Stephen. Her newest favorite title is Nana, and Linda & Rick enjoy traveling to visit the grands. When home in West Michigan, they love spending time along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

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Episode 79 - Where is God When it Hurts with Michele Cushatt Dec 02, 2019

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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 Family, Family Life Blended, and Focus on the Family. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain and the deep human need for authentic connection. She and her husband, Troy, share a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster-adopt children. They live in Denver, Colorado.

www.michelecushatt.com

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Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 78 - Open Hands, Willing Hearts with Vivian Mabuni Nov 25, 2019

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“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 and life found through intimacy with God. With thirty years of ministry experience on staff with Cru, she loves teaching about the Bible and providing practical applications. Also the author of Warrior in Pink, she lives in California with her husband, Darrin, and their three kids. She loves coffee, shoes, sushi, and social media.

www.vivianmabuni.com

www.momsinprayer.org/girlsinprayerprogram

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Episode 77 - God-Confident Kids with Cyndie de Neve Nov 18, 2019

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“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 Kids," is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and a long-time Moms in Prayer leader. Alongside MIPI President Sally Burke, she co-authored "Unshaken," "Unshaken Study Guide," "Raise Them Up" and "Start With Praise." As the former Director of Communications for Moms in Prayer, she oversaw the ministry name change and helped establish Bless Our Schools Sunday and the daily scripture prayer emails. She and her husband, Marcel, have two young adults (ages 19 and 23), and two rambunctious rescue dogs. Find out more at www.cyndiedeneve.com.

www.cyndiedeneve.com

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 76 - Take a God Dare with Kate Battistelli Nov 11, 2019

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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 friend for 36 years, is mom to GRAMMY award-winning recording artist Francesca Battistelli and Mimi to Francesca’s 4 children. She’s a former Broadway actress and the author of The God Dare and Growing Great Kids. She represents one-third of the Mom to Mom podcast trio, whose goal is to equip every generation of moms with grace, encouragement, and honesty. Because of her heart for the broken and bruised, you can find her mentoring and encouraging women of all ages, either on her front porch, in her small group, or on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook.Kate is convinced God has a wild, preposterous, secret, scary, or impossible dream just for you. It’s what she calls a God Dare, because she knows beyond the shadow of a doubt, with God absolutely anything is possible. Kate’s goal is to see you become all God has created you to be, and she truly believes you are here to change the world. She loves to speak about The God Dare in workshops, churches and conference settings, inspiring you to let Jesus pick your future. She is a natural encourager and believes you aren’t here by accident but you’re here to change the world! She recently moved to Franklin, TN to be near Francesca’s growing family. More information can be found at katebattistelli.com.

https://katebattistelli.com

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 75 - Risen Motherhood with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Nov 04, 2019

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The gospel changes everything, especially our motherhood. Today’s guests, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, are the voices behind the Risen Motherhoodpodcast. 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 Biblical knowledge, Emily and Laura have a knack for simplifying complex Biblical truths, revealing how they relate and apply to everyday life. As the co-founders of the Risen Motherhood ministry, and co-hosts of the chart-topping podcast, God has consistently and powerfully used the voices of these two moms as a vehicle to captivate women around the world with the gospel. As sister-in-laws, Emily and Laura both live in central Iowa with their families.

https://www.risenmotherhood.com/

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

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