![Episode 87 - Bringing Hope to Incarcerated Women]()
February 9, 2020
Moms in Prayer is knitting incarcerated moms back to their children. Today, Lee sits down with the Moms in Prayer Prison team to discuss the work that is happening with incarcerated mothers across America. “We see God calling His prodigals home as they bow their heads and pray for their kids.” You do not want to miss this episode.
About our Guests:
As the Moms in Prayer USA Prison Ministry Liaison, Nancy Turock works with 12 dedicated State Prison Liaisons and 140 volunteers in teams across 40 states to bring Moms in Prayer to incarcerated mothers. These mothers, who feel helpless and hopeless about doing anything for their children while in prison, discover through Moms in Prayer that they can actually do the very best thing for them – pray! For their children to belong to the Lord and live a Christian life, for safety, protection, caring teachers and success in school, Christian friendships, financial stability, and a chance to realize their dreams, are the timeless concerns and hopes of Christian mothers. In the process, we’ve also seen how Moms in Prayer changes the hearts of these incarcerated women, connects them with other Christian mothers in their facility, gives them a new attitude and cooperative spirit as they serve their time, and helps them return to their communities and lead changed lives.
There is always a need for more volunteers to pray with incarcerated moms. If you have a heart for these women and want to learn more about bringing prayer into the prisons, please contact Nancy Turock at Prison@MomsInPrayer.org
More information can be found on the Moms in Prayer Prison Page at https://momsinprayer.org/get-involved/join-a-group/prison-ministry-praying-moms/
![Episode 86 - Walking Through Devastation with Rhonda Robinson]()
February 3, 2020
Candy coated prayers don’t fit when you are in the middle of devastation. Today’s guest, Rhonda Robinson, mother of nine, walks us through the clinging and comeback that occurred in her life after the tragic death of her son. This episode is a glimpse of hope for those who are mourning.
About our Guests: Rhonda Robinson spent years writing parenting columns and articles, nevertheless, her debut book, "FreeFall: Holding Onto Faith When The Unthinkable Strikes," is the book she never wanted to write. After the death of her youngest son, and years struggling to survive the grief, Rhonda chose not to allow life's circumstances to define the course of her life, but to use them to refine her soul. Now, "FreeFall" helps others face a world they don't want to live in.
Rhonda teaches women how to transform the darkness into a season of profound change and emerge with vision and purpose. Through biblically-based spiritual wisdom, Rhonda leads readers to discover the life they were designed to live. You can find Rhonda deep in the peaceful hills of Tennessee, where she restores her barefoot soul with her high school sweetheart.
To access Rhonda’s Sunrise Reflections Devotions: http://www.rhondarobinson.tv/category/losing-a-child/
Website: www.rhondarobinson.tv/
January 27, 2020
The problem women face in raising a family and growing in their faith is having a consistent “Quiet Time.“ Today’s guest, author, speaker and mom of three littles, Asheritah Ciuciu can relate. Lee and Asheritah settle in for the misnomer of time in Scripture needing to be quiet, and that hiding from our children during our time with the Lord can be counter productive. Listen in for practical ways we can nurture our family’s love for the God’s word and how God can make our little effort much.
About our Guests: ASHERITAH CIUCIU is a bestselling writer and speaker, wife to her high school sweetheart Flaviu and mama to three spunky kiddos. She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and studied English and Women's Ministry at Cedarville University. Her passion is helping overwhelmed women find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God's Word.
Asheritah’s website: www.OneThingAlone.com
January 20, 2020
“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.
To give to the translation projects at Moms in Prayer: https://momsinprayer.org/give/
January 13, 2020
“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.
To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events
January 6, 2020
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.
To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events
For all the details about Global Day of Prayer and Fasting- https://momsinprayer.org/events/global-day-of-prayer-and-fasting/
![Episode 81 - Global Day of Prayer and Fasting]()
December 16, 2019
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.
To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events
For all the details about Global Day of Prayer and Fasting- https://momsinprayer.org/events/global-day-of-prayer-and-fasting/
![Episode 80 - The Gift of a Special Needs Child with Linda Aalderink]()
December 9, 2019
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.
To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
![Episode 79 - Where is God When it Hurts with Michele Cushatt]()
December 2, 2019
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
To purchase Awaken Hope tickets: https://momsinprayer.org/events
Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org
