Moms in Prayer Podcast

“Lord, help us not to forget that You have answers to everything we need.” Moms in Prayer International Board Member, Jennifer Dill, joins us today to talk through 1 Corinthians 5 and the wisdom found in that chapter. It is a needed reminder to be aware of the sin in our own lives and to encourage others to stand firm in the Lord. Sin is prevalent, but our God is greater!The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTJennifer's introduction to Moms in Prayer came through hearing founder Fern Nichols speaking at a local church more than 25 years ago. She then connected with the Moms in Prayer leader at the elementary school conveniently located across the street from her house and joined a group by the time her daughter started kindergarten. Eventually, Jennifer became a Moms in Prayer leader and hosted the group at her home. She consistently prayed for her daughter through college and now continues to pray for her children and grandchildren. Jennifer is also humbled to serve on the Moms in Prayer Board and works as a grant writer for a non-profit organization that helps the unsheltered, and others in need.A Washington DC/Maryland native, Jennifer resides in San Diego with her husband of 32 years and they share one grown daughter together. Jennifer is also blessed to have two grown "bonus" daughters and five grandchildren.SCRIPTURESBut exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 ESVTrain up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESVfor all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESVLINKSMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedRaise Them Up BookMoms in Prayer InstagramMoms in Prayer FacebookSupport Our Mission

“We need to be reminded that it’s not about us. It’s not about my rights or my fulfillment and happiness. It’s all about God!” Today we welcome back Moms in Prayer Heartland Division Coordinator, Rachel Raih, to talk through part two of 1 Corinthians chapter four. She encourages us to lay down our desires, be led by the Spirit and He will empower us to live the way that we should. When we are yielded to God, His power will work mightily in and through us!The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTRachel clearly remembers when she heard about Moms in Prayer International on a Focus on the Family radio broadcast featuring our Founder, Fern Nichols. Her heart was stirred and now she has been praying in a Moms in Prayer group for 34 years! After serving for 10 years as our Iowa State Coordinator, she now serves as our Heartland Division Coordinator, overseeing seven states. She plans to continue to pray in a group as long as the Lord gives her the physical and mental ability. Her oldest son battled severe asthma which resulted in a number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations throughout his childhood on up to college. She would battle anxiety and fear whenever he developed a runny nose or cough and a feeling of dread would come over her. Many weeks he would be the one of the four children that were covered in prayer in her Moms in Prayer hour. This brought great peace, hope and strength. God answered so many prayers on his behalf and today he is healthy and his asthma is well controlled.Rachel lives with her husband, Darrel, of 46 years in Sioux Center, Iowa. They have four adult children and the wonderful blessing of being grandpa and grandma to eight grandchildren.SCRIPTURESJesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:25-28 NIVThen Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 16:24-25 ESVAnd I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 ESVLINKSMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedFREE 30-Day Prayer ChallengeMoms in Prayer InstagramMoms in Prayer FacebookSupport Our Mission

“Lord, give me that soft, teachable, moldable heart. May my heart be responsive to Your Potter hands however you want to mold it.” We welcome back Moms in Prayer Heartland Division Coordinator, Rachel Raih, to talk through part one of 1 Corinthians chapter four. She reminds us of who we are in Christ and the joy of faithfully stewarding what He has given us. It is easy for us to fall into pride or comparison, but God has shown us a better way to live. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTRachel clearly remembers when she heard about Moms in Prayer International on a Focus on the Family radio broadcast featuring our Founder, Fern Nichols. Her heart was stirred and now she has been praying in a Moms in Prayer group for 34 years! After serving for 10 years as our Iowa State Coordinator, she now serves as our Heartland Division Coordinator, overseeing seven states. She plans to continue to pray in a group as long as the Lord gives her the physical and mental ability. Her oldest son battled severe asthma which resulted in a number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations throughout his childhood on up to college. She would battle anxiety and fear whenever he developed a runny nose or cough and a feeling of dread would come over her. Many weeks he would be the one of the four children that were covered in prayer in her Moms in Prayer hour. This brought great peace, hope and strength. God answered so many prayers on his behalf and today he is healthy and his asthma is well controlled.Rachel lives with her husband, Darrel, of 46 years in Sioux Center, Iowa. They have four adult children and the wonderful blessing of being grandpa and grandma to eight grandchildren.SCRIPTURESWhat then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 1 Corinthians 3:5 ESV“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:3-5 NIVTo fear the Lord is to hate evil;    I hate pride and arrogance,    evil behavior and perverse speech. Proverbs 8:13 NIVWe demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIVgive thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIVLINKSMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedMoms in Prayer InstagramMoms in Prayer FacebookSign up for our NewsletterSupport Our Mission

“We don’t have to measure up. We just have to rest in His love and grace for us.” Our Georgia State Coordinator, Amy Conrod, is back for part two of 1 Corinthians chapter three. She reminds us that there is always more grace for us! God doesn’t run out. He calls us to Himself to find rest for our weary souls.The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTAmy and her husband live in Georgia. She heard about Moms in Prayer on the radio when her two sons were beginning elementary school and felt God's call to pray for them. As a former first grade teacher, she also knew how vital prayers are for our schools. She continues to pray in a group for her two sons (now young adults) and daughter-in-law. She also has the joy of serving as the Georgia State Coordinator.   She will forever be grateful for this prayer ministry that has been a lifeline in every season. Learning how to battle against worry through praise and scripture-filled prayer with others has been one of God's greatest gifts.  She wishes every Christian woman could experience the peace, hope, and encouragement that happens in a Moms in Prayer group.  SCRIPTURES“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 MSGI appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:1-2 ESVLINKSMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedOur Free Bible StudiesShop our Books and ResourcesSupport Our Mission

“It’s not about taking sides. It’s about walking with people. It’s about following Christ above all things. And then being united in Him.” Today our Georgia State Coordinator, Amy Conrod, talks about the importance of being united in Christ. As we walk in unity together, we are a beautiful witness to the world! We also have the amazing gift of prayer where we can link arms and go to battle together, knowing we are praying to the Victorious One!The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTAmy and her husband live in Georgia. She heard about Moms in Prayer on the radio when her two sons were beginning elementary school and felt God's call to pray for them. As a former first grade teacher, she also knew how vital prayers are for our schools. She continues to pray in a group for her two sons (now young adults) and daughter-in-law. She also has the joy of serving as the Georgia State Coordinator.   She will forever be grateful for this prayer ministry that has been a lifeline in every season. Learning how to battle against worry through praise and scripture-filled prayer with others has been one of God's greatest gifts.  She wishes every Christian woman could experience the peace, hope, and encouragement that happens in a Moms in Prayer group.  SCRIPTURES“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:20-21 NIVFor we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]. Ephesians 2:10 AMPFor we are God’s fellow workers [His servants working together]; you are God’s cultivated field [His garden, His vineyard], God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9 AMPAbide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:4-5 NASB1995LINKSMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedMoms in Prayer InstagramMoms in Prayer FacebookTeachers in PrayerSupport Our Mission

“We humans have no idea what His plans are and what is in His heart. So, we need only and daily the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives.” Today we continue in our 1 Corinthians series by walking through chapter two with our Europe and Israel Director, Kathrin Larsen. She reminds us of the power of God’s Word and the gift of the Holy Spirit as we depend on Him and not our own strength. As we keep in step with Him, we can know how deeply we are loved and that His power is made perfect in our weakness. We can have the mind of Christ!The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTAfter 20 years of praying with Moms in Prayer, Kathrin Larsen has seen God move countless times and can joyfully testify that He faithfully answers prayer. Kathrin currently serves as the Moms in Prayer International Director of Europe and Israel and oversees the ministry and leadership teams in 47 countries. Kathrin and her husband of 36 years have three adult children, one son-in-law, and three adorable grandchildren. They reside in beautiful Switzerland.SCRIPTURESTeach us to number our days,    that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 NIVFor who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11 ESVBut the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 ESVBut, as it is written,“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,    nor the heart of man imagined,what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9You have made them a little lower than the angels    and crowned them with glory and honor.You made them rulers over the works of your hands;    you put everything under their[g] feet:all flocks and herds,    and the animals of the wild,the birds in the sky,    and the fish in the sea,    all that swim the paths of the seas.Lord, our Lord,    how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:5-9 NIVLINKSMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedJoin a Moms in Prayer GroupSupport Our Mission

“How do we live this truth out? Stay humble before the Lord. Boast in Him. Anything good that comes out of us is because of God.” God is the Victorious One who willingly works in and through us. We can trust Him for the victory! Today we welcome back our President, Sally Burke, to kick off our new podcast series, 1 Corinthians: Victorious in Motherhood. We dig in to chapter one and remember that as we keep our eyes fixed on Him and His Word, we CAN live a victorious life. God is for you!The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTSSally Burke’s introduction to the ministry in 1990 was life changing. Compelled by joy and the hope God gave as she prayed with others for her children and their schools, Sally began to reach out and share with other moms—first as a Moms in Prayer group leader, then area coordinator for her hometown of Temecula, California, and later as regional coordinator for Riverside County. In 2008, Sally became the Director of Field Ministry at Moms in Prayer headquarters, overseeing ministry expansion worldwide. Today, in her role as President of Moms in Prayer International, her vision remains unchanged, that more children and schools and moms might experience God’s life-changing answers to prayer. Sally is also an international speaker, teacher and author of Raise Them Up, Start with Praise, Unshaken and the Unshaken Study Guide.As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer with a Master of Science in Management. After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority. She and husband, Ed, now have four grown children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law and five grandchildren. In her leisure time, you’ll find Sally on a walk/run, curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends.SCRIPTURESAnd I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESVthat they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17:21 ESVFor what I received I passed on to you as of first importance[a]: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NIVBut thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 ESVThe heart is deceitful above all things,    and desperately sick;    who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9or all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESVLINKSBOOKSRaise Them Up: Praying God’s Word Over Your KidsStart with Praise: Living Empowered Through PrayerUnshaken:  Experience the Power and Peace of a Life of PrayerUnshaken Study GuideEbooksMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedJoin a Moms in Prayer GroupSupport Our Mission

“The culture around us puts many good things around us, but a lot of times we let them crowd out the most important thing—helping our kids seek God through His Word.” Elizabeth Urbanowicz, CEO of Foundation Worldview, helps us as Christian parents to equip our children in the Word of God and to carefully discern every idea they encounter. She shares proactive tools we can use to do this as busy moms and how to incorporate them into our children’s day. We don’t have to be fearful about what our kids are facing. They can learn how to think critically and biblically.The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTElizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus Christ and passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the Christian worldview. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Elizabeth began her professional career as an elementary teacher in a Christian school. Several years into her teaching experience, she realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. She created curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. Elizabeth now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.SCRIPTURESBut thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 ESVLINKSFoundation Worldview (use MOMSINPRAYER10 for $10 off a family license of any curriculum)MOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedJoin a Moms in Prayer GroupVictorious: 40th Anniversary CelebrationSupport Our Mission

“We really can walk free of mom guilt. We can take anything we are struggling with to the Lord.” Bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of Risen Motherhood, Emily Jensen, shares about the freedom that is found in Christ when we live open handed in our motherhood. It is easy to compare and not feel like we are doing enough, but God has a great plan for you exactly where He has you. He wants to help you live an abundant life and be the mom He created YOU to be!The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTEmily A. Jensen is the cofounder and content director of Risen Motherhood, a global non-profit ministry providing gospel-centered hope to moms. She co-hosts a top-rated podcast and is the coauthor of the bestselling book Risen Motherhood. Emily also wrote He is Strong, a devotional offering biblical encouragement for women in their moments of weakness. She occasionally speaks at conferences and lives in lowa with her husband and five children. Passionate about her work, Emily also enjoys exploring personal style, beauty, and finding delight in simple things. You can find her at emilyajensen.com or @emilyajensen on Instagram.SCRIPTURESWhat I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”  Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 ESVLINKSEmily Jensen’s WebsiteEmily Jensen’s InstagramRisen Motherhood WebsiteBOOKSGospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions & Discover the Mom God Created You to BeBecoming A Gospel Mom: A WorkbookHe Is Strong: Devotions for When You Feel WeakRisen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday MomentsA Million Tiny Moments: Reflections to Refresh a Mom's SpiritMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedOur Spring Pop-Up ShopStart With Praise BookSupport Our Mission

“I realize how frail the flesh can be, how strong temptation can be. The fact that God would not only forgive me, but choose to use me is a daily reminder of His grace.” Today’s special guest is Max Lucado. Max is a pastor, teacher, and America’s best-selling inspirational author. He is here to talk about God’s grace, mercy and relentless love through the story of Jacob in the Bible. God offers us lavish grace even when we don’t deserve it.The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTMax Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let Him.As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. Max’s books have sold more than 145 million copies in over 50 languages worldwide. He published On the Anvil, his first book, in 1985. His 44th book, Help Is Here, was released in 2022. Max’s books regularly appear on bestseller lists, including The New York Times. His writing has also been featured in Bible studies, Bible commentaries, songs, greeting cards, and even plush toys. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry.Max and Denalyn now live in San Antonio, Texas. They have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.SCRIPTURESThe Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” Genesis 25:23 NIVFor by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESVSo Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Genesis 29:20 ESVDo not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 ESVYou then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1 NIVLINKSMax Lucado’s WebsiteBOOKSGod Never Gives Up On YouHelp Is HereAnxious for NothingYou Are Special (Children’s Book)MOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookSign Up for Our NewsletterSupport Our Mission