Episode 64 - Priscilla Shirer and the Overcomer Movie

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 see why thousands flock to her conferences and dive into her Bible study series’ and books each year.

A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Priscilla holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies and considers it a privilege to serve believers from every denomination and culture by helping them to know the truths of Scripture intellectually and encouraging them to experience these truths practically by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Her books include Discerning the Voice of God, God is Able, and two New York Times Bestsellers – The Resolution for Women and Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer, which was named the 2016 Christian Book of the Year. Her latest offering is a 365-day devotional called Awaken: 90 Days with the God Who Speaks. In 2016, Priscilla ventured into the world of children’s publishing with The Prince Warriors, a fiction 4-book series and accompanying 365-day devotional (Unseen) designed to equip tween boys and girls for victory in spiritual warfare.

Priscilla has been married to Jerry for 20 years.  Between studying and writing, she spends most of her time cleaning up after (and trying to satisfy the appetites of) their three growing boys – Jackson, Jerry Jr. and Jude.

Resources and Websites

For more about the Overcomer movie, or to find a theater near you: http://www.overcomermovie.com/

Priscilla’s ministry website- www.GoingBeyong.com

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 63 - Empty Nest, Full Life with Jill Savage

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 of twelve books including Professionalizing Motherhood, My Hearts At Home, Real Moms…Real Jesus, and No More Perfect Kidsand the founder of the Hearts at Home, an organization that encouraged moms from 1994-2017.  She and her husband, Mark, have 5 children and three grandchildren.  They make their home in Normal, Illinois.

www.EmptyNestBook.com

www.Jill Savage.org

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 62 - Raise Them Up with Sally Burke

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 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.

Raise Them Up by Sally Buke and Cyndie De Neve

Direct Link to Raise Them Up  in the Moms in Prayer Store:  https://shop.momsinprayer.org/products/mips-raise-them-up-book?variant=16446288527406

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 61 - Training Week- Step Four: Intercession

“Praying scripturally using the Moms in Prayer pattern of intercession ensures we are covering much spiritual ground during our prayer times.”  Today Lee is joined by Division Coordinator of the Appalachian Region, Joy Moreau, and Arizona State Coordinator, Liz Arnold to discuss the fourth step of a Moms in Prayer hour, Intercession.  Together they discuss the flow of the intercession time, ways to make sure all the school staff and students are covered, and ways that moms with adult children can remain prayerfully engaged in their communities. 

About our Guests:

Joy Moreau is the Appalachian Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International. She leads a church based group in Charlotte NC. The moms in her group are seeing God guide their children through life and make himself known on their school campuses. 

 LizArnold is honored to serve as the State Coordinator for Arizona. Shehas been married to her husband, Gary for 35 years, and they have 2 adult children, daughter Leah in Portland, OR, and son Kenny in Tempe, AZ.  Liz & Gary live in the cool pines of Prescott, AZ.   Liz has been involved with Moms in Prayer for 17 years. 

Download the Faithful prayer sheet for this month’s training: http://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 60 - Training Week- Step Three: Thanksgiving

“Moms in Prayer women are the most thankful women I’ve ever been with because we are practicing in everything give thanks!”  Today Lee Nienhuis is joined Division Coordinators, Marcy Russo and Barb Cole to talk about the lifechanging benefits of the third step of prayer, thanksgiving.  Listen in as train and model praying in one accord with three women and how we share answered prayer requests each week. 

About our Guests:

Marcy Russo lives in Fort Myers, FL and is married to her high school sweetheart. They have 3 children who are now in their 20s: 2 married daughters and a son.  Marcy and Greg recently celebrated 33 years of marriage and became grandparents this year when their 2 daughters had babies 2 months apart and they are loving this new season! Marcy first heard about MIP 19 years ago on the radio after moving to FL when her children were just 3, 6, and 8.  She immediately knew this is what she neededto raise her children with scriptural prayer coverage like the women on the radio were demonstrating.  Since then, she has been a group member, leader, area coordinator, FL state coordinator and is now the SE Division Coordinator serving over LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, and FL. She loves encouraging the next generation of busy moms that the MIP hour is time INVESTED, not spent.

Barb Cole is from the great state of Pennsylvania and is honor to serve as the Mid Atlantic Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer.  Barb has been a group leader since coming to Moms in Prayer 22 years ago when her oldest son was preparing to go to college 850 miles away. This group has transitioned over the years and is now filled with praying grandmothers!  Over these years Barb has served as an Area Coordinator, Pennsylvania State Coordinator and now as Mid Atlantic Division Coordinator. She also loves serving as Country Helper for several Western Caribbean Islands.  Barb and her husband, Dave, have been married 40 years and have two grown sons, two daughters in love, and four grandchildren. 

https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier

Download the Faithful prayer sheet for this month’s training: http://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 59 - Training Week- Step Two: Confession

“We don’t want anything to quench or restrict our fellowship with Jesus.” Today Lee is joined by Division Coordinators Pat Kenny and Gayle Hadden to discuss the lifechanging practice of silent confession, and why it is a part of our Moms in Prayer hour. 

About our Guests:

Gayle Hadden’s journey in Moms in Prayer began when she wanted to learn how a Christian mom could better pray for her young kids. Now, as the Heartland Division Coordinator for Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota and North & South Dakota, she gets to help others on that journey too. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Terry, and they get to pray for and love on their 3 adult kids, their 2 spouses and 4 (soon to be 5) grandkids. She loves family time at the lake, birding, travel and anything dark chocolate.

Pat Kenny serves as the New England Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer, but also cherishes her role as wife, mom and grand-mom to a brand new baby girl! Her faith has been reignited through Moms in Prayer ministry as she scripturally prays for her children (and now grandchild) through adulthood and beyond. Her desire is to mentor/equip moms to place their burdens for their children and schools at the feet of Jesus through intentional one accord prayer.

Download the Faithful prayer sheet for this month’s training: http://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/ 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 58 - Training Week- Step One: Praise

Praise transforms every situation reminding us of God’s power and presence in every situation and moment our family faces.  Today Lee is joined by Division Coordinator, Marta Gemelli and State Coordinator, Stacy Callender to the first step of our Moms in Prayer hour, praise! 

About our Guests:

Marta Gemelli is married to Mike and has four grown children, if you count her  son-in-law. She loves meeting Moms in Prayer moms in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan through her work as Great Lakes Division Coordinator. Marta learned about praying with other moms in California and actually started praying in Moms in Prayer in Minnesota. She moved to Illinois where she spent 6 years as Illinois State Coordinator before her current role in the ministry.

Prayer is Stacy Callender’s passion. As Moms in Prayer Southern California State Coordinator, prayer has also become her first resort, privilege and joy. She has been involved with the ministry since her oldest daughter went off to kindergarten in 1999. Stacy and her husband, Scott, have been married for 23 years. Together they have four amazing children. Their oldest just graduated from college and the other three are following close behind. Stacy enjoys spending her free time cheering on her four children in cross country, soccer, lacrosse and track and field events, as well as reading and hiking.

Download the Faithful prayer sheet for this month’s training: http://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/ 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 57 - Kicking Off Training Month with Susan Shepherd

"The blueprint for Moms in Prayer that God gave Fern Nichols 35 years ago is absolutely unchanged.  It's unchanged because it's based on Scripture and Scripture hasn't changed." USA Country Coordinator and host, Lee Nienhuis, kick off our July Training Month.  In this episode, they discuss the new logo, the unchanging ministry of Moms in Prayer, and why training is vital for the longevity of our ministry.

About our Guest:

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.  

To download the “Faithful” Prayer Sheet for our July Training Month download it at https://momsinprayer.org/resources/prayer-tools/prayer-sheets/

To register yourself or your group so we can pray with you!  https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/register/

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 56 - Catching Up With Alex and Stephen Kendrick

Today we catch up Alex and Stephen Kendrick, producers of movie hits like War Room, Facing the Giants, and Courageous.  We get a peek into their process for discerning their next project (hint-it involves a lot of prayer), how their families weather through the busy seasons of movie production, and how we can support the launch of their next movie Overcomer.

About our Guest:

Alex Kendrickhas dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks and produces Christian films with his brothers,

Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL, and cowrote the New York Times bestselling books: The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed by “Fox & Friends,” CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film foundation. He and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.

After serving in church ministry for 20 years, Stephen Kendricknow writes, speaks and produces Christian films with his brothers, Alex and Shannon. Stephen produced the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL and co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books: The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed by “Fox & Friends,” CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film foundation. He and his wife, Jill, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.

To learn more about the Overcomer movie, watch the trailer and learn about the August 23, 2019  release visit http://www.overcomermovie.com/

To connect with the Kendrick Brothers you can visit their website at https://kendrickbrothers.com/

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Episode 55 - Growing Up MIP with Aubrie Burke

Today Lee sits down with Aubrie Burke, daughter of Moms in Prayer President, Sally Burke, to talk about growing up as a Moms in Prayer kid. Aubrie shares about the gift of having a mom who prays, the time her school saw revival, and the passion for prayer that has become a ministry for her as well. 

About our Guest:

Aubrie Burke is the Social Media Coordinator for Moms in Prayer International.  With a heart for Student Ministries, missions and prayer, Aubrie is active in her local church serving as a youth leader and prayer coordinator. You can see catch her this summer as the teacher of our Online Summer Bible Study.  

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org