“When we are pursuing anything besides God, we are never fulfilled. But when we are pursuing Him, He fills us and we are satisfied in Him.” Today we finish out chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians with our Director of Finance, Marianne Holm. She reminds us of the incredible freedom we have in Christ and also the joy of obedience. God created us to love and serve Him and others. Many times, that means laying down our own wants to be a light and encouragement to others. And yet, in that, we find true joy and satisfaction. Lord, help us lay down our own desires and pride so we may better love You and others.

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Marianne Holm is honored to be one of the newest staff members at Moms in Prayer International Headquarters on the Finance Team as Director of Finance. She lives in Temecula, California with her husband of 35 years. They have 3 adult kids and 2 grandchildren living locally. She and her husband homeschooled all three of their kids to high school graduation. Marianne served the homeschooling families and students for many years by teaching in the area of music and using the time to encourage students to worship God in song and to desire to know Him through His Word. She currently serves in her local church in the business office and women's ministry. She has a passion to know God through study, meditation, prayer and sharing His Word and also, to ignite a passion in others for God's Word.

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“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 ESV

For “the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof.” 1 Corinthians 10:26 ESV

Jesus said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:13-14 ESV

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, John 6:68 ESV

And so by your knowledge this weak person is destroyed, the brother for whom Christ died. Thus, sinning against your brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. 1 Corinthians 8:11-12 ESV

But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you. 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 ESV

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 ESV

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“There is a battle for our affections.” In 1 Corinthians 10, we are reminded how easily the Israelites fell into idolatry and temptation despite the miracles they saw God perform and how He provided for them each step of the way. And yet, we too are sheep who are easily led astray by our flesh and the desires of this world. As we stay aware and remember what God has done, we can be thankful people and see and experience God’s best. Hear more from our Director of Finance, Marianne Holm, in the podcast.

The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Marianne Holm is honored to be one of the newest staff members at Moms in Prayer International Headquarters on the Finance Team as Director of Finance. She lives in Temecula, California with her husband of 35 years. They have 3 adult kids and 2 grandchildren living locally. She and her husband homeschooled all three of their kids to high school graduation. Marianne served the homeschooling families and students for many years by teaching in the area of music & using the time to encourage students to worship God in song and to desire to know Him through His Word. She currently serves in her local church in the business office and women's ministry. She has a passion to know God through study, meditation, prayer and sharing His Word and also, to ignite a passion in others for God's Word.

SCRIPTURES

And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night. The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people. Exodus 13:21-22 ESV

Then the angel of God who was going before the host of Israel moved and went behind them, and the pillar of cloud moved from before them and stood behind them, 20 coming between the host of Egypt and the host of Israel. Exodus 14:19-20a ESV

“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods?

Who is like you, majestic in holiness,

awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? Exodus 15:11 ESV

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,

my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,

my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 ESV

For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. Romans 1:21-23 ESV

For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 ESV

You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:9-11 ESV

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“For our kids, it’s not the physical prize that is important. It is about the eternal prize of salvation, spending eternity with their Heavenly Father. That is the prize of a champion!” North Dakota State Coordinator, Jean Hendrickson, joins us on the podcast today to talk through 1 Corinthians 9. She reminds us of the importance of keeping an eternal perspective. We have an amazing example from Paul to fix our eyes on God and the truth of His Word so that we can reach many lives for His Kingdom. Just like Paul, we don’t want anything to hinder us from sharing the good news!

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I am Jean Hendrickson, State Coordinator for North Dakota. Moms in Prayer has been an important part of my life and my family's life for approximately 25 years. I first heard about Moms in Prayer from my pastor's wife when she asked me if I would like to pray for my children, my response was a resounding yes! We started a Moms in Prayer group and then heard Fern Nichols at an event in ND. I was all in! I prayed for 18 years before knowing there were big things happening in this organization, that it was spreading around the world! I served as an Area Coordinator for one year before being prayed into the State Coordinator position. I have met so many beautiful ladies through Moms in Prayer and have learned so much from them.

I have been married to my kindergarten crush for 42 years. We have been farming on his and my parents' family farms for 46 years. We credit God for getting us to where we are today. My husband is the best cheerleader for Moms in Prayer! We co-led a youth group for 19 years. This helped us understand what challenges our youth are facing and were able to place them on the Moms in Prayer "mat". We participated in prison ministry for many years and were able to see the answers to the prayers of moms and grandmothers for their loved ones who were now inmates, as they were giving their life to Christ in prison. Meet them where they are at Lord!

We have three grown and married children, Blase, Danielle and Cole. We rejoice that they and their spouses follow Jesus. They have blessed us with six grandchildren (3 boys and 3 girls). Blase farms with us and if his three-year-old can decide his future, at least one grandson will hope to farm. Danielle is a realtor and Cole is a CFO of an electric cooperative. All live within two hours of us...YAY!

SCRIPTURES

Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” John 20:29 NIV

For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:18 ESV

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” Matthew 9:37-38 NIV

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 NIV

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 NIV

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 NIV

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“As we are a community that’s centered on Christ, our allegiance and our loyalty is to Christ and no one else.” Today Aubrie sits down with her boss, our Director of Communications, Susan Tou to dig into part two of 1 Corinthians 8. God has given us the amazing gift of community and walking in faith alongside other believers. It is important to be aware of our thought life and how we are living because it not only affects us, but can either encourage or discourage our fellow believers. Let’s walk in a way that blesses others and brings glory to God!

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Susan is the Director of Communications for Moms in Prayer International. Her background includes engineering, business, training, health/fitness and has over a decade of corporate experience. She participated in Moms in Prayer during the elementary school years for her now adult daughter and son. Suddenly widowed in December 2020, she knows well the demands of being a full-time working mom, stay-at-home mom, part-time working mom, empty nest mom, and now depends even more deeply on the Lord as a single mom. She is incredibly blessed to be the mom to her amazing, prayed-for children who inspire her every day. Susan is honored and humbled to serve, steward and pray in this global ministry which truly seeks to bring God glory through the power of prayer.

SCRIPTURES

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6 ESV

I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 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

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 ESV

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“If we could have our focus and attention on God and others, doing all things in love, that would bring total transformation to every aspect of our lives, our churches, communities and societies.”

Today Aubrie sits down with her boss, our Director of Communications, Susan Tou to dig into 1 Corinthians 8. God has given us the amazing gift of community and walking in faith alongside other believers. It is important to be aware of our thought life and how we are living because it not only affects us, but can either encourage or discourage our fellow believers. Let’s walk in a way that blesses others and brings glory to God!

The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Susan is the Director of Communications for Moms in Prayer International. Her background includes engineering, business, training, health/fitness and has over a decade of corporate experience. She participated in Moms in Prayer during the elementary school years for her now adult daughter and son. Suddenly widowed in December 2020, she knows well the demands of being a full-time working mom, stay-at-home mom, part-time working mom, empty nest mom, and now depends even more deeply on the Lord as a single mom. She is incredibly blessed to be the mom to her amazing, prayed-for children who inspire her every day. Susan is honored and humbled to serve, steward and pray in this global ministry which truly seeks to bring God glory through the power of prayer.

SCRIPTURES

But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4-6 ESV

I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 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

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. Matthew 18:6 ESV

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“If you are struggling in your marriage, if you will take the time to consider your spouse’s interests above your own, you will see a shift in your marriage relationship.” Today our Board Chair, Roger Rock, and his wife, our Southwest Division Coordinator, Kendra, join us to finish out chapter seven of 1 Corinthians. They don’t just talk the talk in their faith and marriage, that truly live it! Tune in to hear the wisdom and encouragement they have to help us strengthen our marriages and to keep us in step with the Lord. And you won’t want to miss what they say has been the single greatest blessing to their marriage!

The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org

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Roger and Kendra Rock strive to be Christ followers. Roger has embraced his faith since childhood and channels his commitment not only into personal life but also through his work as a businessman. He treasures the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for Moms in Prayer International, finding joy in supporting the organization’s mission and impact.

Kendra’s path as a prayer warrior began when her sons were just toddlers, igniting a lifelong pursuit of learning and practicing prayer. Her introduction to Moms in Prayer during her sons’ early school years marked the start of a faithful journey. She has participated in a Moms in Prayer group every year since. Today, she prays for her adult children in a career group and delights in lifting up her grandchildren in a Grandmas in Prayer group. Kendra also serves as the Southwest Division Coordinator for Moms in Prayer, serving the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, and New Mexico.

The Rocks make their home in Oklahoma, where they take great joy in their family—two adult sons, two wonderful daughters-in-love, and precious grandchildren. Roger and Kendra have been married 41 years and cherish time spent together. They enjoy taking walks, riding bikes together and being present for their grandchildren, both in play and in prayer.

SCRIPTURES

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33 ESV

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 ESV

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 ESV

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, Ephesians 4:26 ESV

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“Marriage is about a mutual giving ourselves up for our spouse just as Jesus gave Himself up for us.”

Marriage is often full of sacrifice, but also with so many good gifts from God! Today Aubrie sits down with her pastor and his wife, Nathanael and Melissa King, to dig into 1 Corinthians 7 which is all about marriage, sex and divorce. Nathanael and Melissa share wisdom on how we can have thriving marriages and what it looks like when we may be navigating difficult circumstances.

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Nathanael has been blessed to be married to Melissa since 2006, and together with their children they live in California. They have four boys, and one little princess: Nehemiah, Elijah, Isaiah, Micaiah, and Charis. Nathanael has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University, and a M.Div. in Pastoral Studies from Talbot School of Theology. He has served in ministry for around 25 years and enjoys leading the teaching team as a Pastor-Elder at Temecula Hills.

He is passionate about seeing people become dynamic followers of Jesus Christ who take the New Testament vision of discipleship seriously, and he desires to help them develop a Christian worldview that encompasses their whole lives and leads to real, daily transformed living. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, reading about theology and philosophy, playing guitar, playing games, and talking and laughing with friends.

SCRIPTURES

And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?” He answered, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” They said to him, “Why then did Moses command one to give a certificate of divorce and to send her away?” He said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so. Matthew 19:3-8 ESV

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 1 Peter 3:1-2 ESV

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“You lose so much when you step ahead of God’s plan.” Moms in Prayer International Board Member, Jennifer Dill, is back to talk through 1 Corinthians 6 and the truth that God’s ways are better! He is the One who gives us perfect discernment, wisdom and guidance to help us to walk as we should. When we lay down our selfish desires and need for control, we can love others as God calls us to and be a bright light for His Kingdom.

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Jennifer's introduction to Moms in Prayer came through hearing founder Fern Nichols speaking at a local church more than 25 years ago. She then connected with the Moms in Prayer leader at the elementary school conveniently located across the street from her house and joined a group by the time her daughter started kindergarten. Eventually, Jennifer became a Moms in Prayer leader and hosted the group at her home. She consistently prayed for her daughter through college and now continues to pray for her children and grandchildren. Jennifer is also humbled to serve on the Moms in Prayer Board and works as a grant writer for a non-profit organization that helps the unsheltered, and others in need.

A Washington DC/Maryland native, Jennifer resides in San Diego with her husband of 32 years and they share one grown daughter together. Jennifer is also blessed to have two grown "bonus" daughters and five grandchildren.

SCRIPTURES

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

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 17:22-23 NIV

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35 ESV

Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble. Psalm 119:165 ESV

that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. 1 Thessalonians 4:6 ESV

But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.Jude 20-25 ESV

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