![Episode #116 - Instilling a Passion to Pray with Lee Nienhuis]()
August 31, 2020
Do you long for prayer to not only be your passion, but also your children’s as well? Us, too. How do we teach our kids that prayer can be as natural as breathing. It begins by drip, drip, dripping prayer into their lives. Join our Podcast Host, Lee Nienhuis, for a talk she gave about practical ways to instill a passion to pray in you family.
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.
Links:
Find the Girls in Prayer Program and all the activities related at https://momsinprayer.org/girlsinprayerprogram/
To learn more about Lee’s writing and speaking ministry: LeeNienhuis.com
Books:
Countercultural Parenting: Building Character in a World of Compromise by Lee Nienhuis
Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
A Special Thanks to Our Show Sponsor:
Operation Christmas Child: SamaritansPurse.org/occ
Visit https://momsinprayer.org/occ/ to learn more about our partnership with Operation Christmas Child including a free downloadable prayer card to pack in your shoebox.
![Episode 113 - Preparing to Launch Your Kids with Brenda Yoder]()
August 10, 2020
Motherhood is filled with moments of letting go from kindergarten to college. In this episode, Lee 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 whose passion is encouraging others when life doesn’t fit the storybook image. Brenda’s book, “Fledge: Launching Kids without Losing Your Mind” is endorsed by Jim Daly of Focus on the Family and was Amazon’s #1 new release in Motherhood. When Brenda’s not speaking, writing, counseling, or attending a sporting event, she loves gardening, playing with her dog, visiting historical sites, taking road trips, listening to people’s stories, and visiting antique shops. She and her family make their home in rural Indiana.
Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind by Brenda Yoder
![Episode 110 - Comparison, Control and Surrendering the Uncertainties of Covid with Shannon Popkin]()
July 20, 2020
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.
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.
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.
![Episode 109 - Praying for Mamas and Babies Around the World]()
July 13, 2020
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]()
July 6, 2020
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
