Equipping & Sending Gen Z with Shane Pruitt
“Gen Z is a cause-oriented generation; we just need to help them see that there is no greater cause than the kingdom of God and the Great Commission.” So true! Today Stacy talks with Shane Pruitt, evangelist, Bible teacher and author. Shane is also a husband, father of six and currently serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board. Listen in as he shares how the Lord got a hold of his heart and is using him to equip and send a new generation of Jesus followers to their peers. Don’t miss the story of Shane’s very own praying mom.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, TX with their six children – Raygen, Harper, Titus, Morris, Elliot, & Glory. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational worker, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Master’s Degree in History.
Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year he speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ. Shane is also the author of a popular blog, which has over 3 million views. His articles have been picked up by RELEVANT, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, The Gospel Coalition, CrossWalk, Church Leaders, The Baptist Press, FaithIt, HelloChristian, and many others. He is also a monthly guest and contributor on the Point of View Radio Show that airs on over 300 stations nationwide. Shane and his wife, Kasi, were featured as ABC’s Nightly News “Persons of the Week” in August 2017.
Shane has written two books 9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth Is Infinitely Better, and Calling Out the Called: Discipling those Called to Ministry Leadership. Both are available everywhere books are sold. He is also the host of the podcast, Next Gen on Mission (available on podcast platforms), and the YouTube Channel – GenSend. Connect with Shane at www.shanepruitt.com
SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted)
“The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.” Ezekiel 36:26
“Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
“To equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:12
BOOKS BY SHANE PRUITT:
9 Common Lies Christians Believe
Calling Out the Called
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
Ever Present Help with Max Lucado
“The God who saves us initially, sustains us eternally.” How does He do this? Through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Today Stacy’s special guest is Max Lucado. Max is a pastor, teacher and America’s best-selling inspirational author. He is here to enlighten our understanding of the incredible, supernatural gift Jesus has given His followers, the gift of the Holy Spirit. This is the gift of strength, purpose and power for every moment of every day.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Max 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. All of his trade books began as sermon series at Oak Hills Church, and his sermons all begin with Max asking himself this question: “What can I say on Sunday that will still matter on Monday?” He’s been dubbed “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today, and “The Best Preacher in America” by Reader’s Digest.
Max’s books have sold more than 145 million copies in over 50 languages worldwide. He published On the Anvil, his first trade book, in 1985. His 43rd trade book, You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow, was released on September 28, 2021. 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, two sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
“Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:7-8
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” John 6:63 (ESV)
“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” John 14:16-18
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you.” John 16:13-14
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26
BOOKS BY MAX LUCADO:
Help Is Here
Anxious For Nothing
Traveling Light
You Are Special
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
- Moms in Prayer Shop
- The Moms in Prayer International Training Channel podcast
- Bless Our Schools Sunday
“Love That Casts Out Fear” with Susie Larson
“If we can identify ourselves as someone Jesus loves first and foremost, everything else will live out of response to that love.” His love changes everything!
Today Stacy welcomes the one and only Susie Larson to the podcast. Susie is a is a national speaker, bestselling author, and the host of the daily talk show Susie Larson Live. Listen in as she invites us to a life of continual discovery of the joy and wonder of being so dearly loved by God.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Susie Larson is a national speaker, bestselling author, and the host of the daily talk show Susie Larson Live, heard on the Faith Radio Network with over 2.3 million downloads. Susie has written 18 books and many articles. Voted twice as a top-ten finalist for the John C. Maxwell Transformational Leadership Award, she is also a veteran of the fitness field. Susie has been married to her dear husband, Kevin, since 1985, and together they have three wonderful sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law grandchildren, three beautiful grandchildren, and one adorable pit bull named Memphis. Learn more at susielarson.com.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
“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
“I will walk before the LORD In the land of the living.” Psalm 116:9
“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
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
“The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” James 5:16b
“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18
BOOKS BY SUSIE LARSON:
May His Face Shine upon You: 90 Biblical Blessings for Mother and Child
Fully Alive
Strong in Battle
Your Beautiful Purpose
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
- Moms in Prayer Shop
- The Moms in Prayer International Training Channel podcast
- Bless Our Schools Sunday
Bringing Children to Jesus with Kori Pennypacker
"Just get the Word of God in kids’ hearts and it changes things.” Yes it does! God’s Word gets right to the heart of the matter. Today Stacy speaks with Executive Director of Bible2School, Kori Pennypacker. Listen in as Kori shares about the open doors to share Jesus with elementary students in public school; it’s one story of answered prayer after another.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Kori Pennypacker serves as Executive Director of Bible2School, a non-profit organization that offers Bible Electives to public school children during their school day in Lancaster County, PA.
Kori has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 15 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience, including 10 years as Early Childhood Director at LCBC Church, a growing megachurch based out of Lancaster County. She leads a team of over 150 volunteers and staff with the goal to have a Bible elective available in every school in her county and to influence other counties in the nation to do the same.
Kori lives in Lititz with her husband Blaine and her three high school and college-age sons: Justin, Matt, and Ben. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples in her church.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:10-13
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
LINKS:
You Can Tell the Children Podcast
MOMS IN PRAYER
- Moms in Prayer Shop
- The Moms in Prayer International Training Channel podcast
- Bless Our Schools Sunday
Godly Counsel for Raising Daughters with Terra Mattson
“At the end of the day, a moms voice is really powerful in her daughter’s life.” How do we use that voice to love and raise our daughters well? Today Stacy talks with Terra Mattson, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, and founder of Living Wholehearted. Listen in as Terra graciously offers herself as our coach and shares what she has learned in over 20 years in the field and in raising her own 2 daughters.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Terra Mattson, a Christian Parenting spokesperson, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Licensed Profession- al Counselor. Alongside her husband Jeff, Terra co-hosts the Dear Mattsons parenting advice column and the Living Wholehearted Podcast and are the co-founders of Living Wholehearted, a professional counseling and organizational development firm. Terra is the author of Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV 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
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;”
James 1:19
LINKS:
CP Raising Confident Daughters Course
MOMS IN PRAYER
- Moms in Prayer Shop
- The Moms in Prayer International Training Channel podcast
- Bless Our Schools Sunday
Letting Go and Trusting with Joanna Weaver
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
With more than 1.6 million books in print, Joanna Weaver is the bestselling and award-winning author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, as well as Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and At the Feet of Jesus devotional. A pastor's wife, mother of three, and avid Bible teacher, Joanna loves speaking to women about the powerful freedom that is found in making Jesus Lord and trusting Him for things bigger than themselves. She lives with her family in Hamilton, Montana.
SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted)
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.“ 2 Chronicles 16:9a (NKJV)
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
“For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find.” Romans 7:18 NKJV
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
BOOKS BY JOANNA WEAVER:
Embracing Trust
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
Having a Mary Spirit
LINKS:
https://www.joannaweaverbooks.com/
MOMS IN PRAYER
Blessing Our Schools With Prayer with David Schmus & Olivia Williamson
“Looking at our world today, I can’t think of a better time to be praying for our schools and a more strategic mission field.” Today Stacy is joined by David Schmus, Executive Director of Christian Educators and Olivia Williamson, Director of Claim Your Campus. Listen in as they inspire and encourage us from the perspectives of our educators and our students. You won’t want to miss their amazing testimonies of what our prayers are doing on school campuses across the nation and around the world.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS:
David Schmus is the Executive Director of Christian Educators Association International (ceai.org), which seeks to encourage, equip, and empower Christian educators to transform our public, charter, and private schools with God’s love and truth. Prior to his tenure at CEAI, he was a high school AP US History/Government teacher and a Christian Club adviser for 15 years, being repeatedly honored as Most Inspirational Teacher. He holds an M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology from Biola University, and has taught Biblical Worldview and Introduction to Teaching classes at Biola as an adjunct professor. David has provided leadership for gatherings and weekend conferences around the nation during which thousands of Christian Educators have been equipped and inspired to walk out their faith legally in the mission field of our public schools. David and his wife Elizabeth have been married for 28 years, have 5 daughters, and are based in Orange County, California.
Olivia Williamson began working for Never the Same in 2019 as the Director of Mobilization for Claim Your Campus 2020. Her new role is Director of Campus Ministries (for Claim Your Campus and Enlightened Students). She founded Enlightened Students in 2014 and continues to equip student leaders to lead worship events for their schools across the country. Olivia is an engaging speaker, musician (Olivia Harmony), passionate worship leader, and writer. She has a heart for schools, the Church, and developing young leaders to rise up and take their place in the Kingdom.
SCRIPTURE: (NIV unless noted)
“When David and his men reached Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel. David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.” 1 Samuel 30:3-6
“When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, he said, “Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.” But they laughed at him. After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up. News of this spread through all that region. Matthew 9:23-26
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
Connecting With Our Children with Dannah Gresh
“I am a mom. That’s my first mission field.” And what an important mission field that is! Today Stacy is talks with the one and only Dannah Gresh, best-selling author, speaker, founder of True Girl and Moms in Prayer mom. Listen in as Dannah shares her heart to help parents connect and parent well. Don’t miss the beautiful truth that this help is only a prayer away.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dannah Gresh is the best-selling author, speaker, and founder of True Girl (formerly Secret Keeper Girl), America’s most popular Christian tween event. She has authored over 20 books that have been translated into 12 languages, including And the Bride Wore White, and Lies Girls Believe. Considered one of the leading experts on the subjects of sexual theology and parenting tweens and teens, her resources have equipped over one million moms and leaders as they seek to raise their girls in confidence and Truth. More than 400,000 have attended her live events. Dannah is a frequent co-host for Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s Revive Our Hearts as well as a popular guest on programs like Focus on the Family and Family Life. She has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and the TEDx stage. She lives on a hobby farm in State College, Pennsylvania with her husband, Bob.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” Psalm127:1
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6
“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5
BOOKS BY DANNAH GRESH:
6 Ways to Keep the “Little” in Your Girl
6 Ways to Keep the “Good” in Your Boy
Lies Girls Believe
And the Bride Wore White
LINKS:
MOMS IN PRAYER
Praying Moms & Heroes of Faith with Jasmine Alnutt
"She realized the best thing she could do was pray.” What a revelation! Today Stacy is joined by Bible college professor, speaker and fellow podcast host Jasmine Alnutt. She is going to take us on an amazing journey through church history looking at some of the heroes of the faith in a new way, through their praying moms. You will be so encouraged as Jasmine confirms through historical accounts, the difference a praying mom can make.
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Jasmine Alnutt has been teaching at Calvary Chapel Bible College campuses for over 12 years. Her courses include Missionary Biographies, Church History, and Women in Church History. Jasmine currently serves as a Joyful Life Women’s Ministry leader at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and co-host of the Women Worth Knowing Podcast. She is from Washington State and graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She served as Dean of Women at Calvary Chapel Bible College before serving in London, England, as a missionary.
SCRIPTURE: (NKJV unless noted)
“So he answered and said to me: This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’” Says the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6
“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
“But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:19-21
“I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV)
“You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15 (NIV)
“That even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives.” 1 Peter 3:1b
BOOKS:
“Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret”- by Dr and Mrs. Howard Taylor
LINKS:
Moms in Prayer Training Channel podcast
MOMS IN PRAYER