Sharing Our Jesus Stories with Asheritah Ciuciu
“We don’t have to hustle our children into God’s Kingdom; we get to invite them to come alongside us.” Today Stacy speaks with best-selling author, speaker and mom of three, Asheritah Ciuciu about the incredible opportunity we have as parents; the opportunity to share our Jesus stories with our children. Listen in as she graciously communicates the highs and lows of her own journey as a parent and how she found rest in Jesus alone. Don’t miss all the beauitiful gifts Asheritah offers in helping us learn to ask good questions, preparing us to share testimonies and releasing us from perfectionism.
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:
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV)
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6 (NIV)
“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 (NIV)
The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:17, 20 (NIV)
LINKS:
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus Resources
BOOKS BY ASHERITAH:
Unwrapping the Names of Jesus For Kids
Prayers of Rest
Bible and Breakfast: 31 Mornings with Jesus
MOMS IN PRAYER
Every College Covered in Prayer with Thai Lam
“As we’ve met so many students over the years and heard their stories, inevitably we hear, ‘Yeah, my mom has been praying.’” After decades of college ministry, this is the hope-filled conclusion! Today Stacy talks with the executive director of Luke18 project, Thai Lam. Listen in as he shares his heart for college ministry and how it all began with his own college experience. Don’t miss his eyewitness account of the power of prayer and the opportunity to be a part of the Collegiate Day of Prayer.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Thai Lam is part of the leadership team of the International House of Prayer and serves as the executive director of Luke18 Project, a campus prayer movement that is contending for revival and equipping college students to be praying leaders. He also gives leadership to Collegiate Day of Prayer, America’s oldest concert of prayer for college campuses on the last Thursday of February. Thai has pioneered and led campus ministries at UC Berkeley, UCLA, Stanford, San Jose State, KU, and UMKC. Thai came to faith in Jesus as a freshman at UC Berkeley, graduated in Religious Studies, and then studied Cross-Cultural Missions at Fuller Seminary. Thai and his wife Angela reside in Kansas City with their 3 children — Noah, Cohen, and Selah.
SCRIPTURES:
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’ The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’”
Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Luke 18:1-8 (NLT)
So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9 (NLT)
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MOMS IN PRAYER
Family Legacy with Trudy Cathy White
“The most valuable thing they had left us was their legacy, the life they had lived.” What an indispensable insight for parenting! Today Stacy welcomes Trudy Cathy White to the podcast. Trudy is a speaker, author and the only daughter of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A. Listen in as she tells wonderful stories from growing up in the care of her godly parents and the family values they passed on to her. Don’t miss all the treasure and practical helps Trudy imparts of how she is intentionally living out the legacy she desires to leave for her family right now.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Trudy Cathy White is a native Georgian and the only daughter of Jeannette and S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, Inc. An ambassador for the family business, Trudy has held various roles within Chick-fil-A including that of restaurant operator at just 19 years old. White and her husband, John, served as missionaries in Brazil and co-founded Lifeshape and Impact 360 Institute. A developer and encourager at heart, White served as the Director of WinShape Camps for Girls from 2003-2017. She is a speaker, author, dedicated wife, mother of four, and grandmother of sixteen. Every day she is fueled by her passion to be intentional with her influence.
SCRIPTURES:
Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)
Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4 (NIV)
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BOOKS BY TRUDY CATHY WHITE:
A Legacy that Lasts
Along the Way
A Quiet Strength
MOMS IN PRAYER
The Purpose of Prayer with Fern Nichols
“Are you frightened? Gather together and pray! God turned the world upside down through a few frightened followers.” What a powerful reminder! Today’s guest is the one and only Fern Nichols, founder of Moms in Prayer International. This message is timeless treasure from our Moms in Prayer archives that continues to inspire a new generation of prayimg moms. Listen in as Fern shares powerful encouragement on the purpose of prayer.
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 54 years. They were involved with Campus Crusade for Christ (now CRU) for 15 years. They have four children and ten grandchildren.
SCRIPTURE:
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)
Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory. Isaiah 50:15 (NLT)
I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:29 (NIV)
And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. John 14:13 (NIV)
Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24 (NIV)
But while Peter was in prison, the church prayed very earnestly for him. Acts 12:5 (NLT)
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
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
With God Nothing Is Impossible with Greg Stier
“There is nothing more dangerous to the kingdom of darkness than Moms in Prayer.” Wow! Today Stacy is joined by Greg Stier, the founder of Dare 2 Share, a ministry that helps youth leaders empower students to reach their world. How does Greg know the great power of prayer? By personal experience! He and his entire family were radically rescued and transformed through the Gospel and behind it all was a praying grandma who never gave up.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Greg Stier is a champion for unleashing this generation with the Gospel. As the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, he is driven to help the Church activate Christian teenagers to reach their friends. In the last 30 years, Greg has trained millions of youth leaders and students how to relationally engage their world with the Good News of Jesus. A much sought-after speaker, Greg is a former pastor, church planter, youth leader, as well as the author of numerous books.
SCRIPTURE:
Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 (NIV)
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4:31 (NIV)
BOOKS BY GREG STIER:
Gospelize Your Youth Ministry
Unlikely Fighter
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MOMS IN PRAYER
The Prodigal & the Power of Prayer with Aaron Szloboda
“There was a deep, rich undertone of how Jesus would guide my mother to pray for me in the hardest times of my life.” Today Stacy welcomes Pastor Aaron Szloboda to the podcast. You won’t want to miss a moment as Aaron shares his journey from prodigal to pastor, a journey that spans through the countries of Israel, Canada, United States, and Mexico. Listen in to this inspirational testimony that speaks so beautifully to the unfailing love of our Savior, His amazing grace, and the power of praying moms. Is anything too hard for the Lord?
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Aaron Szloboda is the young adults pastor at Calvary San Diego. He is currently working toward a Masters of Divinity from Biola University. He and his wife Alexis have two adorable boys, David and Nathan.
SCRIPTURE:
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6: 24-26 (ESV)
How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word. Psalm 119:9 (CSB)
Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 (NKJV)
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer. When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of her gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter stood before the gate. But they said to her, “You are beside yourself!” Yet she kept insisting that it was so. So they said, “It is his angel.” Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. Acts 12:13-16 (NKJV)
Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 (NKJV)
For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NLT)
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us. Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)
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MOMS IN PRAYER
Promise Keeping God with Kim Erickson
“You are rare and valuable to the Lord and He loves you.” Let this beautiful truth sink deep into your souls! You are treasured and loved by the God of the universe! Today Stacy welcomes author, speaker, lawyer, and a public-school kindergarten teacher, Kim Erickson to the podcast. Listen in as Kim shares her amazing rescue story and how the Lord revealed Himself to her through studying the book of Isaiah.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
KIM ERICKSON began following Christ after the death of her three-year-old son. Jesus and the Bible saved Kim from the pit of grieving the loss of a child. She began a writing and teaching ministry to help other women find outrageous joy from a deeper relationship with God. Kim is the author of His Last Words: What Jesus Taught and Prayed in His Final Hours, Surviving Sorrow: A Mother’s Guide to Living with Loss, and Predicting Jesus: A Six-Week Study of the Messianic Prophecies of Isaiah. Kim is an attorney and kindergarten teacher. She lives in Florida with her husband, Devin, and son, Ethan. You can learn more at www.KimAErickson.com.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1
Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you. Isaiah 43:4a (ESV)
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written,
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives
and recovering of sight to the blind,
to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”
And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:16-21
For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: “And he was numbered with the transgressors.” For what is written about me has its fulfillment. Luke 22:37
BOOKS BY KIM ERICKSON:
Predicting Jesus
Surviving Sorrow
His Last Words
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
Prayer Around the Globe with Cathi Armitage
Do you realize that you, as an individual, have the potential to make a Kingdom impact?” And who doesn’t want to do that? Today Stacy sits down with Cathi Armitage, our Global Ministry Director. Cathi and her amazing team oversee Moms in Prayer groups in over 150 countries and counting. Listen in and be amazed as Cathi shares testimonies of how the Lord is answering the prayers of moms all over the world.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Cathi Armitage is the Global Ministry Director for Moms in Prayer International and has been involved in the ministry for over twenty-five years. Cathi and her team oversee the ministry in over 160 countries and counting. She and her high school sweetheart, Matt, has been married for over thirty-five 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.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
In the day when I cried out, You answered me, And made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart. Matthew 18:1
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9
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MOMS IN PRAYER
Student-Led Revival with Wayne Atcheson
“The students were not only trusting God, but they were expecting something to happen.” Are you ready to hear the testimony of what happened when God used students to wake a nation? Today Stacy welcomes the regional director of the Billy Graham Library, Wayne Atcheson to the podcast. Wayne is also an author, historian and has served on Fellowship of Christian Athletes national staff. Listen in to hear his heart for college students and what can happen when even just one student commits to pray.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Wayne Atcheson became the first Billy Graham Library Director on June 1, 2006. Today, he serves as the Library Historian and as Senior Ambassador for the Library and the Billy Graham Archive and Research Center. For four years prior to joining the Billy Graham Library, Wayne served as Admissions Manager of the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wayne has also served as Sports Information Director for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide. Wayne was on the national staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where he served as Associate Director of the national FCA in Kansas City and later as Regional Director of six states from Indianapolis. In 1999, he served as Chairman of the West Alabama Franklin Graham Festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which led to his position at the Billy Graham Library. He is the author of eight books. His latest book is entitled The Asbury Revival, the greatest student-led campus revival in American history. He has been a lay speaker since his college days and has taught Bible Prophecy and Revival History in the past 35 years. He and his wife Barbara, a Kansas native, have been married 50 years. They have two daughters. Elizabeth and her husband Jared Poplin live in Charlotte, NC and have two sons, Jack, 16, and Luke, 14. Amy lives in Charlotte also and has two sons, Cam, 14, and Christian, 11.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
Restore us, O God;cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved! Psalm 80:3
And He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority.” Acts 1:7
I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. John 17:20-21
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
BOOKS BY WAYNE ATCHESON:
The Asbury Revival
LINKS:
Dr Dennis Kinlaw's tesimony of the Asbury Revival
MOMS IN PRAYER