Christina Gard believes her family can change the world as they pray and as the give.  In today’s episode, Lee sits down with Christina to talk about Compassion International’s Moms and Babies program, and how Moms in Prayer dovetails in mission and vision. Christina talks candidly about the sacrifices her family is making to support other moms, and the incredible blessings her family is receiving as a result.

About our Guest:

Christina Gard is the Associate Professor of Psychology at Southeastern University and serves alongside her husband as Lead Pastor of GraceCity Church in Lakeland, Florida. She holds a B.A. in Communication and Organizational Management from Northwest University, an M.S. in Human Services, and she's pursuing an M.A. in Ministerial Leadership. Christina has been a licensed pastor since 2009. Prior to teaching at SEU, she was a part of the faculty at Northwest University in the College of Ministry and was the children's pastor at Puyallup Foursquare Church in Puyallup, Washington. Christina held the title of Miss Alaska and competed at Miss America in 2005, serving as a national spokesperson for Childhelp USA through which she worked to break the silence surrounding child abuse, and is currently an advocate for Compassion International. In 2018, Andrew and Christina became parents to a beautiful set of twins named Justice and Adriana. They are passionate about introducing people to Jesus and seeing lives transformed. They are grateful for all that God has done, but one thing they know for certain, is that the best is still yet to come.

 

For more information about the Moms and Babies program:  https://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/?referer=607208

SHOW SPONSOR: Compassion International

www.Compassion.com

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus.  In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.        

 

About our Guest:

Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from God, thus compelling her forward in pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Trauma. 

Terri is a wife, mother of three, and a speaker, who has been continually engaged in teaching and discipling women of all ages. Locally, she now serves as an Area Coordinator in the Southern California region of Moms in Prayer.  In her free time, she loves to cook and serve family and friends; manage home decor projects, and in recent years, has developed a newfound love for gardening. 

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus.  In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.        

 

About our Guest:

Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from God, thus compelling her forward in pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Trauma. 

Terri is a wife, mother of three, and a speaker, who has been continually engaged in teaching and discipling women of all ages. Locally, she now serves as an Area Coordinator in the Southern California region of Moms in Prayer.  In her free time, she loves to cook and serve family and friends; manage home decor projects, and in recent years, has developed a newfound love for gardening. 

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus.  In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.        

 

About our Guest:

Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from God, thus compelling her forward in pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Trauma. 

Terri is a wife, mother of three, and a speaker, who has been continually engaged in teaching and discipling women of all ages. Locally, she now serves as an Area Coordinator in the Southern California region of Moms in Prayer.  In her free time, she loves to cook and serve family and friends; manage home decor projects, and in recent years, has developed a newfound love for gardening. 

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Moms in Prayer Area Coordinator, Terri Camouche, grew up in South Philadelphia and today she sits down to talk to Lee about her experience growing up, finding Jesus, and how God has worked in her and through her to heal racial divisions. Terri’s walk to school every day took her through racially divided streets and physical persecution because of the color of her skin. In Part One of this two-part episode, Terri and Lee discuss Terri’s childhood and path to Jesus.  In Part Two they talk about how Moms in Prayer moms can and must pray for children and schools in this time.        

 

About our Guest:

Philadelphia native and 1st generation Christian, Terri Carmouche has been intimately involved with Mom's In Prayer International since 2005, while also serving in many other ministries and church traditions in various capacities. As first-generation Christian with a passion for the integration of Theology and Psychology, Terri deeply believes no matter the subject or vocation, that all truth originates from God, thus compelling her forward in pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Trauma. 

Terri is a wife, mother of three, and a speaker, who has been continually engaged in teaching and discipling women of all ages. Locally, she now serves as an Area Coordinator in the Southern California region of Moms in Prayer.  In her free time, she loves to cook and serve family and friends; manage home decor projects, and in recent years, has developed a newfound love for gardening. 

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Is there a connection between the health of our children’s physical bodies and their spiritual and emotional well-being?  Today’s guest, certified fitness and pilates instructor, coach, and Bible teacher, Clare Smith says that there is an important connection between our minds, bodies, and soul and that it is a parent’s job to help their children develop a healthy and balanced perspective.  Lee and Clare answer the question, “How do we help and pray for our children as they journey with body image and a need to stay active?” 

About our Guest:

Clare Smith’s desire is to build courageous, contagious, and confident women for Christ.  Clare quit her job in Corporate America to make her house a home. Clare is a wife, mama, speaker, Pilates instructor, and a health and leadership coach.  She and her husband, Cory, live with their two children in Ohio.  You can connect with Clare on Instagram, @ClareSmithOfficial.

 

Clare’s Resources and Websites: http://www.claresmith.me/

Clare’s website is full of recipes, workouts, challenges, and articles to help your family.

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

Is there a connection between the health of our children’s physical bodies and their spiritual and emotional well-being?  Today’s guest, certified fitness and pilates instructor, coach, and Bible teacher, Clare Smith says that there is an important connection between our minds, bodies, and soul and that it is a parent’s job to help their children develop a healthy and balanced perspective.  Lee and Clare answer the question, “How do we help and pray for our children as they journey with body image and a need to stay active?” 

About our Guest:

Clare Smith’s desire is to build courageous, contagious, and confident women for Christ.  Clare quit her job in Corporate America to make her house a home. Clare is a wife, mama, speaker, Pilates instructor, and a health and leadership coach.  She and her husband, Cory, live with their two children in Ohio.  You can connect with Clare on Instagram, @ClareSmithOfficial.

 

Clare’s Resources and Websites: http://www.claresmith.me/

Clare’s website is full of recipes, workouts, challenges, and articles to help your family.

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

The preschool years of our children’s lives are not to be wasted or wished away.  Indeed, as mothers we lay the frame work for what they will believe about God into their adult years.  Today’s guest, Creator of the ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum, Heidi Franz, encourages listeners to take advantage of the thousands of little moments that can change the trajectory of our children’s lives. 

About our Guest:

Heidi Franz is a wife and momma striving to be intentional with each moment God has given her.  She is the creator of the popular Preschool Bible Curriculum website ABCJesusLovesMe and blogs at Our Out-of-Sync Life.  Sharing her personal journey, Heidi has a passion to encourage and empower others at conferences and through social media.

 

Heidi’s Resources and Websites:

ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum: https://abcjesuslovesme.com/

To sign up for Heidi’s newletter: http://forms.feedblitz.com/5r0

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

 

The preschool years of our children’s lives are not to be wasted or wished away.  Indeed, as mothers we lay the frame work for what they will believe about God into their adult years.  Today’s guest, Creator of the ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum, Heidi Franz, encourages listeners to take advantage of the thousands of little moments that can change the trajectory of our children’s lives. 

About our Guest:

Heidi Franz is a wife and momma striving to be intentional with each moment God has given her.  She is the creator of the popular Preschool Bible Curriculum website ABCJesusLovesMe and blogs at Our Out-of-Sync Life.  Sharing her personal journey, Heidi has a passion to encourage and empower others at conferences and through social media.

 

Heidi’s Resources and Websites:

ABC Jesus Loves Me Curriculum: https://abcjesuslovesme.com/

To sign up for Heidi’s newletter: http://forms.feedblitz.com/5r0

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org

 

“Our students may lead the way to the next great spiritual awakening and the healing our society needs.”  Today, Lee sits down with Jeff Eckart to discuss the COVID crisis, and the possibility of revival in this generation.  Listen in as we discuss the way God is moving and the plan for student led prayer gatherings July 4, 2020 across school campuses.    

About our Guest:

Jeff Eckart is a Christ follower, son, husband & father of 3 girls.  He is founder & CEO of Never The Same, a ministry whose focus is uniting students to love God & change the world in which they live through their faith in Jesus. Part of this ministry is a movement called Claim Your Campus, with a vision to unite 1 million students in prayer at every middle school & high school in America.  Find out more @neverthesame.org & @jeffeckart

 

Show Notes:

For more information about the July 2020 event visit: https://www.claimyourcampus2020.com/

Links:

Never the Same- http://www.neverthesame.org/

Claim Your Campus- http://www.claimyourcampus.com/

 

Apps:

Claim Your Campus App- available in the Itunes store

Podcasts:

The Thought Factory Podcast- https://neverthesame.podbean.com/

 

Moms in Prayer International- www.MomsInPrayer.org