Reverends Michele Owes & Diana P. Cherry

Welcome back to The Teachable Woman Podcast! In this heartfelt continuation of the Parenting Series, Reverends Michele Owes and Diana P. Cherry explore what it truly means to raise children in the peace of God. Building on the fruit of the Spirit, they unpack how parents can model and cultivate peace in the home—not through possessions or outward appearances, but through godly teaching, love, and presence. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and practical wisdom, this episode will refresh your understanding of parenting as a divine calling that mirrors God’s heart for His children.

Key Focus: The 37-Day, 37-Second Prayer Challenge

Rev. Michele and Rev. Diana open the episode celebrating the global impact of the 37-Day, 37-Second Prayer Challenge, birthed from The Teachable Woman Retreat. They highlight how prayer unites believers across the nation, inviting God’s will to be done in the earth—beginning with us.

Takeaway: When we humble ourselves and pray, we give God permission to intervene in our homes and our nation.

Scripture Reference: 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray…”

Key Focus: The Source of Peace – Isaiah 54:13

Rev. Diana revisits her 1987 teaching, “Children Taught of God,” reminding listeners that peace flows from being taught by the Lord. When parents live and teach God’s Word, children learn that God is their source, security, and success.

Takeaway: Peace is not external—it’s an internal relationship with God cultivated through the Word.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 54:13 – “All thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”

Key Focus: The Power of One-on-One Attention

Rev. Michele shares wisdom from a leading pediatrician—spend at least 10 minutes daily with each child individually. Attention, not accumulation, builds security. She emphasizes that children crave love, affirmation, and eye contact more than gifts.

Takeaway: Peace grows when children feel seen, safe, and significant.

Reflection: “Children want your smile, not your stuff.”

Key Focus: Modeling Peace Across Ages

Both Reverends remind listeners that peace-centered parenting applies to children of all ages—even adult children still seeking affirmation and love. They challenge parents to examine how they express affection and approval, recognizing their influence on how children later perceive God’s love.

Takeaway: A peaceful home starts with healed hearts.

Insight: When parents model love and acceptance, they open the door for their children to trust God more deeply.

Key Focus: Redefining Celebration and Peace

Rev. Diana and Rev. Michele dismantle cultural pressures around extravagant children’s parties. They remind parents that peace is lost when stress, competition, and spending replace joy. True celebration flows from love and simplicity—time together, not things purchased.

Takeaway: If it costs your peace, it’s too...

Parenting Series - Parenting with Peace

Introduction

Welcome back to The Teachable Woman Podcast! In this powerful episode, Parenting with Peace, Reverends Michele Owes and Diana P. Cherry continue their ongoing Parenting Series by exploring what it truly means to raise children through the lens of God’s peace. Building on the fruits of love and joy from previous episodes, this conversation reminds parents that peace is not the absence of conflict, but an inner assurance rooted in God’s presence. Together, the Reverends provide biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and personal stories that challenge parents to model peace in their homes, nurture godly character in their children, and remain prayerful in every season of parenthood.

The episode opens with excitement over the 37 Days and 37 Seconds Prayer Challenge, a movement rooted in praying The Lord’s Prayer daily. Rev. Michele and Rev. Diana remind listeners that obedience in prayer opens the door to God’s miraculous work in our lives and our families. Rev. Diana envisions a continuous wave of prayer throughout the year, with believers joining at different times, ensuring that the nation is covered in intercession. Prayer, they emphasize, must not be ritualistic but relational—personal, reflective, and sincere.

Transitioning into the parenting focus, Rev. Michele highlights the sacred responsibility God gives parents: to raise His heritage according to His will. Using Scripture from Deuteronomy Chapter 6 and Proverbs 22:6, she underscores that parents must teach God’s word diligently—in everyday conversations, at the table, and along the way. Children are entrusted to parents not to mold them after the world, but to train them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Rev. Diana delivers a heartfelt message reminding parents that children become what they observe. “Our children are only going to do what they see us do,” she declares. Parenting requires consistency, conviction, and courage to live out God’s truth daily. She warns against compromise and cultural conformity, urging parents to be unwavering examples of holiness, integrity, and obedience. The fruit of a godly parent’s life is seen in their children’s walk with God.

Rev. Michele teaches that peace is not simply quietness or the absence of trouble—it’s an internal confidence that comes from knowing who God is. True peace is born in the spirit and sustained through relationship with Christ. As parents, we must guard our hearts from worldly pressures and not allow guilt or comparison to dictate our parenting. God’s peace gives us the stability to love, correct, and guide our children even when life feels chaotic.

In a powerful moment, Rev. Michele shares a personal story about discovering how a seemingly harmless movie introduced negative language and attitudes into her young son’s behavior. She uses this example to warn parents that the enemy often uses subtle means—like entertainment or technology—to plant harmful seeds in a child’s mind. Parents are urged to be vigilant, discerning, and prayerful about what enters their homes, knowing that spiritual formation begins with what we allow before their eyes and ears.

Rev. Diana expounds on peace as a spiritual thermometer—its presence or absence reveals the state of our hearts. She explains that parents must possess peace before they can impart peace to their children. Through self-control and prayer,...

Welcome back to the Teachable Woman Podcast with Reverend Michele Owes. In this heartfelt episode, Rev. Owes shares a powerful testimony from a retreat participant whose life was transformed by prayer. Out of that testimony came a challenge that has already blessed women and men across multiple states. Now, you’re invited to join in this spiritual movement—37 seconds of prayer for 37 days—using Jesus’ example of prayer from Matthew 6:9–13.

Rev. Michele Owes reads a touching letter from a 2025 Teachable Woman Retreat participant. The letter details how the retreat refreshed her spirit and reignited her commitment to prayer. From a small group chat, the 37-Day, 37-Second Prayer Challenge was born, spreading to women and men across Maryland, South Carolina, New York, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. Testimonies poured in of lives changed, prayer lives rekindled, and families praying together.

This episode highlights the significance of Matthew 6:9–13, Jesus’ example of prayer, as the foundation of the 37-Day Challenge. Rev. Owes emphasizes why prayer is essential: it is the believer’s key to the kingdom of God and an open invitation for His will to be done on earth. The challenge demonstrates that when women of faith act on what they learn, prayer ignites transformation in communities, families, and personal lives.

Listeners are invited to participate in the upcoming 37-Day, 37-Second Prayer Challenge from October 1 – November 6, 2025. Each day, participants will pray Matthew 6:9–13, giving God permission to move in the earth. Rev. Owes encourages you to join by visiting teachablewoman.com and sending a note of commitment. Share the challenge widely, and expect testimonies of God’s goodness to follow.

This episode of the Teachable Woman Podcast is both testimony and invitation. What began as one woman’s obedience grew into a movement of prayer across multiple states. Rev. Michele Owes now extends the call: commit just 37 seconds for 37 days to pray Jesus’ prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 and watch how God moves. Prayer is powerful, and together, women of faith can open the way for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.