# Hope for the Prodigal Years | Karla Slonaker & Jaclyn St. John

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Podcast: [Moms in Prayer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moms-in-prayer-podcast-68187)
Published: 2026-03-16T04:20:34+00:00
Episode link: https://redcircle.com/shows/276248bb-2a64-4923-a258-26644ceb054f/episodes/78d86f3d-2d65-4f23-976a-5a6a6fa43da5
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“I am so thankful for my daughter’s prodigal years. They changed me from being arrogant, self-righteous and judgmental into a reflection of our Heavenly Father.” What a precious reminder that not only can God bring transformation in our children’s lives as we pray for them, but He also molds and shapes us into who He created us to be! Today we hear from a mother and daughter as they share their journey through the prodigal years and how the power and hope of prayer sustained them. 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 GUESTS Karla Slonaker Moms in Prayer was introduced to me 33 years ago at an informational meeting for moms of elementary school children. As I learned about MIP, I knew God was drawing me to prayer. I have benefited in so many ways, including learning the character of God and how to pray; having sincere, available prayer support, and experiencing hope and blessing while raising a prodigal teenager. Proverbs 3:5-6 is so true…”trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” Now this daughter, Jaclyn, prays in a MIP group for her children and serves the ministry in her area and on our state team. My husband Fred and I have been married for 41 years. We have three adult children with spouses and nine grandchildren. We raised our family in Wenatchee, Washington and now live near them all in Meridian, Idaho. I heard God’s Spirit call me in March 2023 to serve the women of Idaho as State Coordinator for MIP. It is a huge blessing to support, train, develop leadership across this state as we pray and fa…

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