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“God does not want our ability but our availability.” Paul’s heart for the church in Corinth is a small reflection of God’s jealous heart for His people. God refuses to share the human heart with any competitor because He knows that our eternal life depends on loyalty to Him. God is jealous for our attention, our energy, and our lives. When we make ourselves available to Him, even in our weakness, God’s strength can be revealed. Our limitations become opportunities to experience His power and a reminder that we can trust Him to do what only He can do. Listen in as we walk through the 2 Corinthians 11 with Utah State Coordinator Tonja Willey. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST I started with Moms in Prayer (MIP) when our youngest was in kindergarten. A change in leadership and the need for prayer at our son’s school was what it took to get me to start a group. I have been a leader all but one year when our son entered high school. This gave me the opportunity to be under another leader and learn from her. After moving from Oregon to Utah in 2022, I was lonely, but knew how to make the best type of friends – by finding or starting a local MIP group. After asking a friend at church if she would join me, we started a group. This led me to a coordinator role so I could help other women in Utah get connected. MIP has taught me who God really is and that He is for me and my family. He will never leave us. He looks out for us. He is the One and Only God who keeps showing up and changing the scenarios of negativity into His possibilities. He’s the God of the two-word sermon…But God. I have been married since 1990. We have a daughter and a son who are both married to incredible Christians. We have a total of three grandsons who are growing in their faith in Jesus and our first granddaughter on the way. As a family we like to travel, camp, be on the water and just spend time together. LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Register Your Group Support Our Mission

As we continue in our 2 Corinthians series, we are reminded in chapter 10 that we do not walk according to the flesh. We can be so distracted by the things of the flesh, outward appearance and credentials, that we miss the opportunities to experience God’s divine power to destroy strongholds. We can fear man and what people think of us rather than fearing God and placing Him in His rightful position in our lives and families. Listen in to be encouraged about the power of God that can be at work in your life today. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Born in England, Jane has lived in Switzerland for many years. Jörg (Swiss husband) and Jane have recently experienced the joy of celebrating the weddings of both sons. It was in Switzerland that Jane was introduced to Moms in Prayer. Jane was immediately filled with joy. Over time, Jane was invited to serve in the core leadership team, helping establish Moms in Prayer in Europe and Israel. Years on, the baton was passed. Currently serving as a happy Board member. LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Prayer Journals Register Your Group Support Our Mission

Our amazing God became poor that we may be rich. He has abundantly given us everything we need for life and godliness. What is our response? How can we partner with God in the work He is doing in our lives and around the world? God wants to use us! Are we ready to be His vessels? Today’s episode brings us to a place in 2 Corinthians where Paul is encouraging the church to be faithful to do what they said they would do, to be people of their word, and to be a part of God’s work. May we have ears to hear how God is leading us and be obedient to His call. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST In 1987, I heard Fern Nichols’ radio interview with Dr. James Dobson on Focus on the Family. From that moment, I knew that if God blessed us with children, I wanted to be part of Moms in Prayer (MIP). Eleven years later, in 1998, with two children in tow and having just moved to Hong Kong, I joined my first MIP group. My life was changed as I learned to focus my prayers on God’s character and His Word. In 2001, after adopting our third child and moving from Asia to Arkansas, God faithfully connected me with another group of praying moms. I’ve been part of that wonderful community ever since. One scripture I often pray over our children and grandchildren is, “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith…” Ephesians 3:14–17a Over the years, I’ve witnessed God pursue our children, strengthen them when they are weary, and call our children into full-time ministry and service. He is faithful—and we are called to be faithful in prayer, trusting Him to work in the lives of our children and grandchildren. I’ve learned there is no greater place to be than in His presence, interceding for the next generation and the places they live, learn, and work. LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Join a Moms in Prayer Group Start a Group New Cornerstone Prayer Sheet Support Our Mission

It can be easy to just let life happen to us or feel like we are barely hanging on and just trying to get through each day. Yet, we are challenged to live intentionally, to walk in a way that is pleasing to God and to be used by Him. In 2 Corinthians 6 and 7, Paul encourages us to not receive the gift of salvation in vain, but to make the most of what we have been given and to share it with others. We get to reflect the grace of God to those around us and be ambassadors for Christ. Let us not waste the time we have been given. Listen in as we walk through these chapters with our Louisiana State Coordinator, Laura Riley. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST I first heard about Moms in Prayer on Focus on the Family in 1985 when I was just a teenager. I remember thinking that when I had children, I wanted to give my kids the gift of prayer. Fast forward 25 years, my sons were 10 and 12 and our family was going on a 5-week trip to Africa for my husband to teach at Uganda Baptist Seminary. I was asked to teach the women about parenting. The Lord impressed on me to not be afraid, to read the new book I had brought on the trip, Every Child Needs a Praying Mom by Fern Nichols, and to use that book to teach the four steps of prayer to the Ugandan moms. When I got home, I realized I couldn’t go to Africa and do something I wasn’t willing to do in my own town, so I started a Moms in Prayer group. Whether our kids are in a private school, public school, or homeschool, we will be better parents when we are consistently praying with other women for our children. It is wonderful to have other women praying over my children. I can look back at the prayer sheets and see that God has been faithful. God continues to shape my sons into the men of God He wants them to be. Now I pray not only for our two sons, but also our two daughters-in-law, and our two grandsons. God is faithful, generation after generation. LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Renewed Oklahoma Event Renewed Florida Event All Moms in Prayer Events Support Our Mission

When Christ comes into our lives, He changes the way we think and our desires—our ambition and our passion now becomes Christ.” God has done everything for us. He has loved us despite our sin, failures and lack. He chose YOU. And as you pursue Him, He begins to refine and sanctify you. He gently leads you and teaches you how to walk in a way that is pleasing to Him. He opens your eyes to opportunities to serve Him and love others. Listen in to hear these humbling truths from 2 Corinthians 5 as we talk with our Maine State Coordinator, Michelle Homchuck. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST My husband and I have served at a church in Central Maine that began in our home over 20 years ago. I first experienced Moms in Prayer (MIP) through the invitation of a friend. My four children were all still young and homeschooled at the time. Seeing the need to pray for them, I quickly gravitated to a MIP group and found encouragement and power through praying scripture. My involvement in MIP has changed everything in our family and church life and I have witnessed the Lord do exceedingly abundantly more than I asked or thought. He has been faithful through one child’s prodigal season and I have seen Him work in each of my children’s lives to deepen their personal relationship with Him. Now I have the privilege of praying for my grandchildren as well. One of my passions is to reach out to new moms and teach them the heart of prayer for their little ones. My hope is that my own journey will encourage other women to begin praying for their children while they are young and keep going, even when they have grandchildren. LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Moms in Prayer Booklet eBooklet Prayer Journals New Prayer Sheets Page Support Our Mission

“My duty is to be faithful and answer the call. God’s duty is to work on the heart.” It is by God’s mercy that we can live in fellowship with Him and serve Him. It is by His grace that He works in and through us to sanctify us and impact others. It is by His kindness that we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and can experience His power at work. It is all from Him and for Him! We find powerful reminders of God’s great power and mercy in 2 Corinthians 4. Listen in as we walk through the chapter with homeschool mom of two, Heidi Gomez. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Heidi Gomez is a mom of two young kids, Georgia (7) and Noah (6). She’s been married to her wonderful husband for 9 years and they live in Southern California. She is blessed to be a stay-at-home mom and a homeschool mom. She is also a part of a local Moms in Prayer group. LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Renewed Oklahoma Event Renewed Florida Event Support Our Mission

“We can’t control our kids’ every move, but we can pray that God will work in their hearts for their protection. Prayer is that comfort as we put our confidence in who God is and what He can do.” As we learn about God and His attributes, we find a peace and confidence that can’t be found anywhere else. Listen in as we dive into 2 Corinthians 3 with our North Carolina State Coordinator, Jayme Kirk, and are reminded of the power of the simple gospel. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST The first time I heard about Moms in Prayer was at Missions Day at my church. My local area coordinator had a table set up there. She wonderfully shared how we could gather as moms to pray for our children and schools, releasing the stress and anxious thoughts that burden us. So, I started a group right away with one other mom! God was faithful to bring others to pray with us for the schools in our area. And, it’s such a God thing that, in the following years, I was able to host that same Moms in Prayer table at my church, continuing to share the vision that all schools be covered in prayer! My favorite Scripture verse and one I cling to, is Ephesians 3:20, “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…” I have been married to John since 2009 and we have two teenage boys, Cooper and Cade. We enjoy activities together in the “great outdoors” from the mountains to the coast! SCRIPTURES But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 NLT Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!     Tie them around your neck as a reminder.     Write them deep within your heart. Proverbs 3:3 NLT And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. Ezekiel 36:26 NLT And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 ESV “The day is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and Judah. This covenant will not be like the one I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand and brought them out of the land of Egypt. They broke that covenant, though I loved them as a husband loves his wife,” says the Lord. “But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel after those days,” says the Lord. “I will put my instructions deep within them, and I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. Jeremiah 31:31-33 NLT And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth. I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began. John 17:3-5 NLT Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT LINKS BOOKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Unshaken Book Unshaken Study Guide Support Our Mission

“One of the most important things that moms can teach their children is that they have access to God’s forgiveness. Because they will always return. They will always remember that grace opened a door for them.” As we continue in our 2 Corinthians series, we are joined today by our Director of Central America, Diana de Fouler. She walks us through chapter two and reminds us of the great grace and forgiveness that has been extended to us by God and how we need to teach that to our kids. As we live lives full of love and grace, our children will find a safe place in us and learn how to go to God in all things. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Diana de Fouler is a gifted Bible teacher who has contagious conviction for the power of prayer. She currently serves as the Moms in Prayer Central America Director, overseeing the ministry in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Diana lives in Panama City, Panama with her husband of 41 years. They have two grown children and three wonderful grandchildren.  SCRIPTURES The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? Jeremiah 17:9 ESV Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Colossians 3:12-13 ESV The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 ESV I 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 ESV What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 ESV And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:37-39 ESV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Moms in Prayer Booklet Our FREE Prayer Sheets Support Our Mission

Today kicks off our newest series through the book of 2 Corinthians. Division Coordinator, Deborah Bryant, opens us up with chapter one, reminding us of our who our great God is—full of mercy and comfort. No matter the struggles we face, God is faithful to walk with us. “He meets us in our suffering with His tender presence and strengthening power. And He doesn’t stop there. He uses what we have walked through to equip us to comfort others.” 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST When our daughter turned five, I found myself anxious about her starting kindergarten. Around that time, I read a book about Moms in Prayer International, and it deeply resonated with me. Just days later, I saw a friend while shopping and to my surprise, she had read the same book! Right then and there we decided to start a Moms in Prayer group together. Through Moms in Prayer, I began—and continue—to learn how to surrender my fears and worries, letting God replace them with His peace and comfort. Now years later, meeting weekly with my Moms in Prayer group remains one of the most meaningful and powerful things I do as a mom. My husband and I live in Des Moines, Iowa. We’re blessed with a daughter, and a son and daughter-in-law, who also live nearby. SCRIPTURES Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5 ESV The heart of man plans his way,     but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 ESV It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8 ESV LINKS MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Moms in Prayer YouVersion Bible App Plans Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide Support Our Mission

“The enemy of our souls wants us to believe that we know what is best, so we don’t seek out what God has said is actually best.” Elizabeth Urbanowicz, CEO of Foundation Worldview, helps guide us as Christian parents to teach our children truth from the Word of God. The world and the opinion of man can be very loud. We can feel pressure to raise “perfect children”, but the best thing we can do is to raise our kids in a way that honors and glorifies God. Listen in to learn how! 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Elizabeth 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. SCRIPTURES Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah  Psalm 62:8 ESV You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5 ESV I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1 ESV Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV LINKS Foundation Worldview BOOKS Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Our Free Bible Studies Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Support Our Mission

“God’s boundaries are for our good, our protection and His glory.” God has good plans for our lives and our children’s lives. He knows what He is doing as He guides us and gives us boundaries—that includes our sexual integrity! Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, shares her personal story and how she saw God’s redemption woven throughout. We can glorify God and live pure lives even when our past wants to say otherwise! And God will give us the wisdom and strength to help our children do the same. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Dannah Gresh is the founder of True Girl and best-selling author of books like Lies Girls Believe & the Truth that Sets Them Free and Happily Even After. She is also the co-host of Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth's daily Revive Our Hearts podcast. At the age of eight, her mom handed her a Bible and encouraged her to start the habit of studying it daily. She did. And she loves passing on a passion for the Truth of God to women of all ages. Dannah and her husband Bob live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania. SCRIPTURES “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:31-32 ESV Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. James 5:16 ESV “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. Matthew 13:45-46 LINKS Dannah’s Website BOOKS And the Bride Wore White Happily Even After: Let God Redeem Your Marriage Lies Girls Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide Support Our Mission

Are you in a battle? Having a hard day? Hard week? Hard year? Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, reminds us that we can still live a victorious life even in the midst of the battle. We serve a God who is greater and yet is so personal that He present with us in every moment. Listen in to hear specific ways you can be victorious even when the circumstances feel stacked against 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Dannah Gresh is the founder of True Girl and best-selling author of books like Lies Girls Believe & the Truth that Sets Them Free and Happily Even After. She is also the co-host of Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth's daily Revive Our Hearts podcast. At the age of eight, her mom handed her a Bible and encouraged her to start the habit of studying it daily. She did. And she loves passing on a passion for the Truth of God to women of all ages. Dannah and her husband Bob live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania. SCRIPTURES I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up     and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,     and you have healed me. O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;     you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit. Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,     and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment,     and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night,     but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:1-5 ESV For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 ESV Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, James 1:2 ESV LINKS Dannah’s Website BOOKS And the Bride Wore White Happily Even After: Let God Redeem Your Marriage Lies Girls Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Group T-Shirts Christian Parenting Moms, Dads & Grads Gift Guide Join a Moms in Prayer Group Support Our Mission

What a gift that God has given us in our children—that we get to walk with them, help them lay a firm foundation of faith, and point to them to God and His Word. And yet, it can feel overwhelming and daunting much of the time. How do we make disciples who love God with all their heart? Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, equips us with wisdom and truth on today’s podcast. Listen in to learn about the discipleship every child needs. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Dannah Gresh is the founder of True Girl and best-selling author of books like Lies Girls Believe & the Truth that Sets Them Free and Happily Even After. She is also the co-host of Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth's daily Revive Our Hearts podcast. At the age of eight, her mom handed her a Bible and encouraged her to start the habit of studying it daily. She did. And she loves passing on a passion for the Truth of God to women of all ages. Dannah and her husband Bob live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania. SCRIPTURES “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. Deuteronomy 6:4-7 ESV Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 ESV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 ESV Then God said, “Let us make man[h] in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”     So God created man in his own image,     in the image of God he created him;     male and female he created them. Genesis 1:26-27 ESV So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 ESV All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16 ESV LINKS Dannah’s Website BOOKS And the Bride Wore White Happily Even After: Let God Redeem Your Marriage Lies Girls Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Moms in Prayer Shop Moms in Prayer Instagram Moms in Prayer Facebook Support Our Mission

Weary? Feeling alone even on your busiest days? The world may prescribe a vacation to ease your weariness, but the Bible presents a better way to experience times of refreshing. It all begins with His presence. God designed, even commanded, time with Him to give us a chance to step away from the distractions of everyday life, to refocus our attention on Him and remember He is sovereign. Spending time with our triune God will never disappoint. It is the true source of refreshment, restoration and renewal. Listen in for practical ways to get away with God and experience His voice. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Teresa Newcomer formerly served as Mississippi’s Moms in Prayer State Coordinator from 2017-2022. She initially became involved as a group leader for her son’s school in 2013. She and her husband moved to New Mexico in 2022, where Teresa now leads a weekly MIP group in her home. Teresa and Will have been blessed over their 39 years together to volunteer with various mission opportunities both at home and abroad. Their most recent opportunity is serving on the church plant team for Calvary Church East Mountains in Sandia Park, NM. Teresa leads the Prayer Team there. They are parents to an adult daughter and son. SCRIPTURES Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2 ESV For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,     and his ears are open to their prayer. 1 Peter 3:12a ESV looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 ESV Before they call I will answer;     while they are yet speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24 ESV do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 ESV When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears     and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 ESV You do not have, because you do not ask. James 4:2c ESV LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Victorious Northern California Event Bible App Plans FREE Time Away With God Notes Support Our Mission

“I am so thankful for my daughter’s prodigal years. They changed me from being arrogant, self-righteous and judgmental into a reflection of our Heavenly Father.” What a precious reminder that not only can God bring transformation in our children’s lives as we pray for them, but He also molds and shapes us into who He created us to be! Today we hear from a mother and daughter as they share their journey through the prodigal years and how the power and hope of prayer sustained them. 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.org ABOUT OUR GUESTS Karla Slonaker  Moms in Prayer was introduced to me 33 years ago at an informational meeting for moms of elementary school children. As I learned about MIP, I knew God was drawing me to prayer. I have benefited in so many ways, including learning the character of God and how to pray; having sincere, available prayer support, and experiencing hope and blessing while raising a prodigal teenager. Proverbs 3:5-6 is so true…”trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” Now this daughter, Jaclyn, prays in a MIP group for her children and serves the ministry in her area and on our state team. My husband Fred and I have been married for 41 years. We have three adult children with spouses and nine grandchildren. We raised our family in Wenatchee, Washington and now live near them all in Meridian, Idaho. I heard God’s Spirit call me in March 2023 to serve the women of Idaho as State Coordinator for MIP. It is a huge blessing to support, train, develop leadership across this state as we pray and fast for the salvation of students. In addition to prayer ministry, I mentor young women of all ages and enjoy a variety of crafting projects. Jaclyn St. John I live in Meridian, Idaho with my husband, Cody and our children, Chloe (10) and Jaxon (7), plus two dogs and a cat! By profession, I am a Registered Dietitian with Dairy West but my most meaningful roles are as a devoted daughter, wife, sister, granddaughter, aunt, and friend who deeply values the people God has placed in my life. I have a passion for health and wellness that carries into both my professional work and everyday life. I enjoy nourishing others through nutritious food, healthy living, and spending quality time with family. Through laughter, movement and shared meals, I believe in celebrating life’s blessings and caring well for the people around me. It has been my privilege the last three years to serve Moms in Prayer Idaho alongside my mom, Karla Slonaker. Sharing our story of spiritual death to spiritual life has been a joy. She is my best friend! SCRIPTURES Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6b ESV “Arise, cry out in the night,     at the beginning of the night watches! Pour out your heart like water     before the presence of the Lord! Lift your hands to him     for the lives of your children, who faint for hunger     at the head of every street.” Lamentations 2:19 ESV Train up a child in the way he should go;     even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20 ESV Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Romans 8:34 ESV For 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. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5 ESV LINKS New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Victorious Northern California Event Spring Pop-Up Shop Join a Moms in Prayer Group God is Trustworthy Prayer Sheet Support Our Mission