Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms

There's no denying that becoming a mother changes things for a woman...including our sense of direction in life. Even when we are crystal clear on what kind of mother we want to be, becoming a mom doesn't mean we should lose our original mission as a child of God. Becoming a mom really DOES change a woman. It changes her body, her emotions, her priorities, and even sometimes her entire direction i...

There's a push in our culture today to elevate women over men. People say, "The future is female" speaking to the idea that as we progress women will have more and more influence. We're not saying it's wrong for women to have influence, just that God made both sexes to work together for His glory. The future doesn't exclude males, and the call for men to treat women with a respect that honors God...

t's the week of Thanksgiving here in the United States, so we are taking some time to be with family and make memories offline. In lieu of an official show, we wanted to share this Thanksgiving Prayer with you. Feel free to pray it with us, or download it in the Thanksgiving Prayer Episode Show Notes at  www.millionprayingmoms.com . It's perfect for the upcoming holiday, but also for every day use...

The holidays are just around the corner (we can't even believe we're saying that!!!). Some of our listeners have kids who have left home for college, or to build their careers, or start their own families, and will be prepping our hearts and homes for them to visit during this season As your kids grow up, the realization that "home" feels different now can be daunting and filled with all kinds of...

Do your kids grumble and complain about EVERYTHING? (Do you?). Author and mom of 10, Tricia Goyer, felt called to do something pretty amazing...lead her children in going 1 full year with no grumbling or complaining! We know what you're thinking..."ONE YEAR? Man! We haven't even been able to go ONE DAY without grumbling!" The story is true, friends. With some hard work, lots of prayer, and a bit o...

Most people, at least in the United States, marry for love and because they want to be happy and share their lives with someone. But according to Aaron and Jennifer Smith, authors of Marriage After God: Chasing Boldly After God's Purpose for Your Life Together, the purpose of Christian marriage is much more than just that. Intentionally choosing to prioritize our marriage once we're parents is dif...

As Christian moms, we all want to prioritize making sure that our kids know and love Jesus...at least as much as it depends on us...but we forget that one of the best ways, if not THE best way to do this is to make sure our own relationship with Christ is growing first.   This is one of the hardest things to do during a time when we most need it. There are so many things vying for our attention as...

Are you a parent desperately trying to understand social media and its affect on your children? If so, today's episode is for you. The most practical and easy-to-understand guide to the top 5 social media platforms tweens and teens are using today is waiting for you inside of this episode. Join Erin and Brooke as they interview Chris McKenna, Founder of Protect Young Eyes. We get very specific abo...

What kind of effect does it have on a young mind when they're living for the next like? How does having constant access to their peers likes and dislikes, words of encouragement or discouragement, and touched up pictures affect the way our children see and understand themselves? How does a caring parent make decisions about when and whether to allow their children to enter the "reality living" rat...

Anxiety among girls is at epidemic rates. Our guest today says childhood anxiety rates are soaring, especially among girls, and she should know because she counsels them and their families every day in her practice outside of Nashville, TN. Because of this issue, we thought it was important to dedicate an entire episode to helping parents know what contributes to anxiety and worry and how they can...

Is your child an athlete? Here at Million Praying Moms we LOVE sports! Erin and Brooke both enjoy watching their children participate in youth sports and they love watching college football (Go Huskers and Hokies)! But they've also watched as youth sports have changed over the years...and not always for the better. Join Brooke and Erin today as they tackle (see what we did there??) topics like: Sa...

In episode #10, we hosted Hal and Melanie Young in a fantastic talk about the hormone battle for girls. Since that episode, we've had a lot of requests to talk about how changing hormones effect boys as well, and since they have raised six boys of their own, we decided to have them back on the show to talk to all the boymoms! At the same time that their hormones are going crazy, our boys are liter...

Sibling. Rivalry. Two words that can make a mom's heart go from zero to 100 in two seconds flat. We all want our children to get along and have significant relationships with each other long after we're gone, but there are days when they're still at home that we wonder if this will ever happen! On today's episode, Kim Sorgious shares tried and true practical advice for helping your kids get along...

How can you calm your child's anger and your own? Erin and Brooke talk to moms all the time who ask one of three questions: 1. Where is MY anger toward my kids coming from? OR, 2. What do my kids have to be angry about?? 3. How do I take steps to calm the anger in our home instead of ignoring or resenting my children? Tune in today as they interview Tricia Goyer, author of Calming Angry Kids: Help...

About ten years ago Teri Lynne Underwood attended a conference for pastors’ wives. Since her husband was in student ministry at the time and they had a young daughter, she chose to attend a workshop on beauty and modesty. Teri Lynne was both shocked and offended by what the facilitator said in the session. She urged women to give no thought to their appearance and said that any time and money spen...

Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker wrote Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in Your Mess several years ago. It was literally birthed in a closet during a hurricane…and we don’t just mean figuratively (although the “hurricane of motherhood” certainly contributed to the message!). Since that time, they've matured, and their kids have matured. They've learned a lot of things about hope, one o...

Brooke McGlothlin and Stacey Thacker wrote Hope for the Weary Mom: Let God Meet You in Your Mess several years ago. It was literally birthed in a closet during a hurricane…and we don’t just mean figuratively (although the “hurricane of motherhood” certainly contributed to the message!). Since that time, they've matured, and their kids have matured. They've learned a lot of things about hope, one o...

Today's episode is for all of the moms of boys out there...well, actually, it's for MOMS of boys, GRANDMOTHERS of boys, maybe even mother-n-laws...because whether or not you are actually raising boys yourself, we're willing to bet there is or will be one in your life at some point, and it's a good idea to understand what makes him tick. Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most f...

As moms, we often feel like we're the ones holding everything together. If we lose it, everything falls apart...but is this true? Maybe you're weighed down under the heaviness of your own expectations, or the expectations of others? Do you feel like you're failing motherhood on a regular basis, and just need a new perspective? On today's episode, Brooke and Erin talk with Mom Set Free author, Jean...

Erin and Brooke both have TEENAGERS in their homes now, so this episode couldn't come at a better time! We're living through some of the struggles of raising teens—along with all of the great things about this season of a kid's life—but when we read the title of Connie Alber's new book we knew it was perfect for the show. We've always encouraged our readers and listeners to be "students" of their...

Whether you're a girlmom dealing with the changes in your daughter and how her battle with hormones affects your family life, or a boymom trying to help your son understand and relate to the girls he encounters day in and day out, today's episode is for you. We're welcoming two of our very favorites to the podcast to talk about navigating the hormone battle with grace. Hal and Melanie Young are th...

We know many of you listening have just walked through a change in the season your family is in. Whether it's a graduation from high school, college, or some other major life event, the emotions associated with launching your child into a new season of life can leave the best of parents feeling out of control. It helps to have someone come along side you who has been there, and can help you naviga...

As far as phases of life go, puberty is probably the most awkward. Zits, body hair, strange new odors, breasts, cracking voices, and the list goes on. The transition from childhood to adulthood makes for some strange new life experiences. That’s why it’s helpful to have a guide. Someone who’s been there, done that, and can help you see your way through. Listen to today's episode as Brooke and Erin...

Did you know that if you wait until your children are around 9 years old to talk to them about sex, you’ve probably waited too long. That age shocks us, too. Years ago, when we first started thinking through talking to our kids about sex, the age of first pornography viewing among boys was around 11. We don’t even want to know what it is now. If that doesn’t convince you that the time is now to ta...

Sometimes it feels like trying to communicate with teens is like speaking a foreign language, but keeping those lines of communication open is more important in this season than any other! On today's episode, we're talking about the things parents need to know to promote ongoing, healthy, open communication with their teens with Boymom Mentor, Gina Smith. You'll leave with a greater awareness abou...