The God of All Comfort with Sheila Walsh

Come as you are. The more you pour out what is going on, the more space you make for His grace to pour in.” What a beautiful reason to pour our hearts out before the Lord in prayer!  On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Bible teacher, international recording artist, television host and bestselling author, Sheila Walsh.  Listen in as Sheila shares how the gift of prayer was passed on to her by her mother when she was just a little girl in Scotland and how we too can pass this gift on to our little ones.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Sheila Walsh is a powerful communicator, Bible teacher, international recording artist, television host and bestselling author with almost six million books sold. She is the author of the award-winning Gigi, God's Little Princess series, It's Okay Not to Be Okay, Praying Women, Holding On When You Want to Let Go, and more. She is cohost of the inspirational talk show Life Today with James and Betty Robison, which is seen worldwide by a potential audience of over 100 million viewers.

Sheila lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Barry, and son, Christian, who is in graduate school.

SCRIPTURES: (NKJVunless noted)

“I look up to the hills. But where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord. He made heaven and earth. He will not let you be defeated. He who guards you never sleeps. He who guards Israel never rests or sleeps.” Psalm 121:1-4 (ICB)

“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2

And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.” Acts 7:9-10

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corithians 1:3-4

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” Philippians 1:6

”Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.“  Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

BOOKS BY SHEILA WALSH:

Is God Still Awake

Gigi, God’s Little Princess

 It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

Holding On When You Want To Let Go

 

LINKS:

Sheila Walsh

Facebook Sheila Walsh Connects

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Trusting God’s Way with Laura Story

“When God invites His children on an adventure, on a faith journey, it always begins by saying goodbye to something familiar.” On today’s episode Stacy speaks with Laura Story, award-winning songwriter, worship leader, author and Bible teacher.  Listen in as Laura shares with humor and humility all the Lord is teaching her as she is letting go of her idea of how a normal family life should look and instead trusting the God’s direction, provision and promises.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs—which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards—include “Blessings,” and Chris Tomlin’s “Indescribable.” She is the author of two bestselling books and Bible studies: When God Doesn’t Fix It and I Give Up. Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. She has a brand new book and bible study releasing this summer called So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy. To learn more about Laura, visit laurastorymusic.com/ and follow her on Facebook @laurastory, Instagram: @laurastorymusic, and Twitter: @laurastorymusic.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.” Psalm 90:1 (ESV)

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.”Ecclesiastes 1:9 (ESV)

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Jeremiah 29:11 (ESV)

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (ESV)

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 (ESV)

“And 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 (ESV)

“For He has said, ‘I WILL NEVER [under any circumstances] DESERT YOU [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], NOR WILL I FORSAKE or LET YOU DOWN or RELAX MY HOLD ON YOU [assuredly not]!’” Hebrews 13:5b (AMP)

BOOKS BY LAURA STORY:

So Long, Normal: Living and Loving the Free Fall of Faith

When God Doesn’t Fix It

I Give Up

LINKS:

Laura Story

 

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All in Youth Ministry with Mike De Vito

“There is no greater investment we can make than in the life of a student.” Today Stacy welcomes Mike De Vito of the National Network of Youth Ministries to the podcast.  This is a man who has invested a lifetime in youth ministry, a journey that began back in the days of the Jesus people movement!    You will love the stories he shares along with his heart for unity in the body of Christ.  Listen in to discover how we can come alongside these every day heroes who are sharing Jesus and making eternal investments in the lives of our students.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Mike De Vito  has been involved in youth ministry since 1978, both in the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. Mike is currently the National Network of Youth Ministries (NNYM) Southwest Regional Coordinator. He served Biola University as the assistant director of Biola Youth Ministry Outreach and was an adjunct professor for 10 years. He is a graduate of Vanguard University of Southern California, and served as university co-pastor there with his wife, Kristi from 2003 to 2006.. Mike lives in Orange County, California and has been married to Kristi for 45 years. They have two daughters, and three grandkids. His happy place is the beach.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

“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.  I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.” John 17:20-23

BOOKS BY MIKE DE VITO:

Designed for More: Unleashing Christ's Vision for Unity in a Deeply Divided World  

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Cultivating a Grateful Heart with Diana de Fouler

“The peace of God will guard your heart.  That is a treasure that is hidden in thanksgiving.”  What a treasure the peace of God is!  Today Stacy talks with our wonderful Moms in Prayer International Director of Central America, Diana de Fouler who comes to us all the way from Panama.  She is here to give us a sneak peek of the new Moms in Prayer summer Bible study that starts in July.  Don’t miss this behind the scenes look at this study on the life changing subject of thanksgiving. It is available in both Spanish and English and you can sign up today!

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 39 years. They have two grown children and two wonderful grandchildren.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9

Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. Matthew 15:36

For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes. And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” Luke 22:18-20

Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.” John 11:40-42

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Hebrews 2:11

BOOKS:

LINKS:

Summer Bible Study Registration

Cultivating a Thankful Heart Bible Study

Summer Bible Study Registration (Spanish)

https://momsinprayer.org/cultivando-un-corazon-agradecido-estudio-biblico/

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Mat Carriers with Fern Nichols

“We all need to be mat carriers for one another’s children.”  What better gift could we give one another? Today‘s guest is the one and only Fern Nichols, founder of Moms in Prayer International.  She is here to share a powerfully productive alternative to worry: thankful prayer.  Prepare to be inspired as she gives one of her most dearly loved teachings, Jesus healing the paralytic.

 

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Fern Nichols is a former elementary school teacher and the founder of Moms in Prayer International, a prayer movement that mobilizes women around the world to gather together to pray for their children and schools. In 1984, Fern was fearful about sending her two eldest children off to junior high. She knew the school would be a battlefield for their hearts and minds. She realized the warfare would be intense and to fight in this battle she needed to invite other moms to pray. She called a mom and asked her to pray with her for their children and school. Her response was an immediate “yes,” and that was the humble beginning of Moms in Prayer that now spans the USA in every state and is in more than 150 countries. Fern has traveled to almost every continent in the world speaking, teaching and training women how to pray effectively. She and her husband Rle have been married 53 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and 10 grandchildren.

 

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19

And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times. Psalm12:6

So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

 

The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” Jeremiah 1:12

“Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29

Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.  For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:19-20

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

BOOKS BY FERN NICHOLS:

Moms in Prayer: Standing in the Gap for Your Children
Moms Little Book of Powerful Prayers
The Moms in Prayer Booklet

 

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Rest in Jesus with Asheritah Ciuciu

“It was sitting with the truth of Psalm 46 and allowing God’s voice to speak louder than my fears.” There is power in God’s word! Today Stacy speaks with best-selling author, speaker and mom of three, Asheritah Ciuciu about God’s beautiful invitation to find rest in Him. Listen in as Asheritah openly shares her struggle with fear and how God graciously revealed Himself as her refuge and strength.  What God did for Asheritah, He longs to do for us all!

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

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. Discover your creative Quiet Time personality at www.OneThingAlone.com.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29

One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us And lead us not into temptation. Luke 11:1-4

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.  Jude 24-25

The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of God’s people, went up before God from the angel’s hand. Revelation 8:4

BOOKS BY ASHERITAH CIUCIU:

Prayers of Rest

Bible and Breakfast: 31 Mornings with Jesus

He Is Enough: Living in the Fullness of Jesus

MOMS IN PRAYER


Making Jesus Known Together with Nick Hall

“When you combine mama bear and the place of prayer, there’s some serious dynamite there.”  Our special guest knows this dynamite power by personal experience as he is the son of a Moms in Prayer mom. Today Stacy talks with the inspirational Nick Hall, International evangelist, founder and president of Pulse. Listen in as Nick shares his contagious passion for making Jesus known.  Don’t miss Nick’s invitation to Together 22, the once in a lifetime stadium gathering happening June 24-25 at the historic Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Nick Hall is the founder and president of Pulse and a leading international evangelist. He holds a position on the Board of Directors Executive Committee of the National Association of Evangelicals. He is the author of Reset: Jesus Changes Everything. Nick founded Pulse in 2006 on his college campus and has since seen 318,244,124 people impacted by the Gospel and 1,997,440 people commit their lives to Jesus through Pulse initiatives.

Hall  has preached the gospel to millions worldwide through Pulse mega-events such as the 2016 event on the National Mall in DC that drew 400,000+ attendees. During a time when our nation is divided on many things but often silent about the one thing that matters most--knowing Jesus--Hall strives to equip believers to unite, equip, and unleash a generation to make Jesus known.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.  Matthew 5:14-16

“But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’” Luke 18:13

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. John 12:32

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up  until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-13

 But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5

I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. Philemon 1:6

BOOKS BY NICK HALL:

Reset: Jesus Changes Everything

LINKS:

Together 22

Pulse

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The Greatest Invitation of All with Joni Eareckson Tada

“Let’s pray for our children; let’s go into overdrive in asking God to rescue our children and to fix their eyes on the heavenly glories above.”  We can do this! Today Stacy welcomes the one and only Joni Eareckson Tada to the podcast.  Joni is a beloved international speaker, best-selling author, artist and Founder and CEO of Joni and Friends Ministry.  Joni and Friends is committed to bringing the Gospel and practical resources to people impacted by disability around the globe. Listen in a Joni points us to the truth about heaven and shows us how we can share this glorious truth with our children.  Don’t miss how the beautiful realities of heaven should impact every single day of our lives here on earth.

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Joni Eareckson Tada is CEO of Joni and Friends, an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Joni and Friends provides practical support and spiritual help to special-needs families worldwide, and equips thousands of churches in developing disability ministry. Joni is the author of numerous bestselling books, including When God Weeps, Diamonds in the Dust, A Step Further, winner of the Gold Medallion Award, and her latest A Spectacle of Glory. Joni and her husband, Ken, have been married since 1982.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 6:20

 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. Ephesians 1:22-23

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives.
Colossians 1:9

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.1 Thessalonians 5:18

If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. Hebrews 11:15-16

For it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16

BOOKS BY JONI EARECKSON TADA:

The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party

Joni

A Spectacle of Glory

Beside Bethesda

 

LINKS:

Joni and Friends

How to Host a Forever Party

MOMS IN PRAYER


Hope for the Mom Facing Uncertainty with Emilia Frech de Alberto

“The choices Naomi and Ruth make can be seen as a picture of how we can respond to God’s invitation to stay where we are in sin or stake all our future on Him.”  Oh how we pray our children will make the choice to stake all on Jesus!  Today Stacy talks with our wonderful Moms in Prayer International Regional Coordinator of Honduras, Emilia Frech de Alberto as we continue our Moms in the Bible series. She is here to share on our next Bible mom, a favorite of many, Ruth.  Listen in as Emilia encourages us to trust our sovereign God who rules in the midst of uncertain times.

 

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Emilia Frech de Alberto has loved to pray since she was very young. For many years, she willingly served with much love and passion as an interpreter for American missionaries living in her country, while she was studying at the University to become an Architect.

After graduating, she strongly felt God's call on her life. Doors of opportunity had opened for her to obtain a degree in Practical Theology from Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX. After several missionary trips, she returned to her country, Honduras. She began to seek God's purpose for her life as her heart had a yearning to be a blessing to her nation; continued working for many years as a teacher and English coordinator in a Christian School and now working from home at a marketing company, also preparing to become a Certified Translator.

In 2014, she pioneered her first Moms in Prayer group at a Bilingual School where she worked as a Spiritual Counselor. In July 2018, she became Area Coordinator and is now transitioning to serve as Regional Coordinator. She is excited to see how God is answering their prayers; her team-leaders are growing and helping her to extend the ministry in every department of Honduras. Emilia and her husband Alex have three sons, Caleb Elias, Afif Josue and Alex David.

SCRIPTURES: (NIV unless noted)

Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Now, listen, my daughter, do not go to glean in another field or leave this one, but keep close to my young women.  Let your eyes be on the field that they are reaping, and go after them. Have I not charged the young men not to touch you? And when you are thirsty, go to the vessels and drink what the young men have drawn.” Ruth 2:8-9 (ESV)

And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman. Ruth 3:11 (ESV)

Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said:“Who am I, Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? 2 Samuel 7:18

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 (ESV)

Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21

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MOMS IN PRAYER