One Thursday afternoon, I headed out to Australia for a ministry trip, flying first to LA and then waiting some 5 hours during a delay. To bide the time, I chatted it up with my husband, Evan, back in Denver. …
Being a Moms in Prayer Kid
Ben VanderKodde is a Moms in Prayer son, married to a Moms in Prayer mom. In this episode, we explore the benefits of being fervently prayed over for a lifetime. You will be challenged by the intentionality and climate set …
At Just The Right Time
There is no wrong age to find Jesus. I grew up in a family that didn’t go to church or talk with me about God. It’s not that they didn’t believe in Him, but going to church was not a …
The Prayer Coin
Have you ever said to yourself, “I want to want what God wants, but I really want what I want.” Yea-us too. Today’s guest, Elisa Morgan, and Lee talk about that moment in the Garden of Gethsemane when Jesus prayed …
It Takes More Than Two
The Importance of Others in Your Kids’ Lives It takes more than two. It takes a village to raise your children. Your “village” has never been more necessary than it is today. We live in a fast-paced, instant information, and …
Leveraged Parents
“There is no one more influential, more leveraged, more efficient than a mom or a dad in the life of their kid.” In this episode, David Eaton joins Lee Nienhuis and MIP Director of Communications, Estha Trouw, to discuss parenting …
Sweet Enduring Peace
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) They’re all …
No More Perfect Kids
The “Perfection Infection” can invade every aspect of life, including our motherhood. Today’s guest, Jill Savage and Lee Nienhuis discuss 4 ways parents can keep perfectionism from harming the relationships with their children. Honest about the issues that trap us, …
Pray Them Home
Three Prayers for Prodigal Children I once was that prodigal child — lost, angry, and struggling to find my identity. Hardened on the outside, but deeply hurting within. The pain of my choices was not only destroying me, but creating …
Helping Kids Become Healthy Adults
Our kids will walk through many seasons of transition on their way to adulthood. Today’s guest, Scott Schimmel, is on a mission to help people uncover their identity, purpose, and place of belonging. Lee talks with Scott about kids who …