Are kids allowed to pray for skittles? How about praying for mosquitoes to go away? What exactly constitutes prayer for children?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Steph Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom—two passionate moms, ministry leaders, and the authors of the book Raising Prayerful Kids.

If you’ve ever wondered how to get kids comfortable with prayer (or how to jump in now if you didn’t start when they were small), you’ll find inspiration, creative ideas, and plenty of reassurance from Sarah and Steph.

So grab your gardening gloves (metaphorically speaking), and let's dig into a conversation about cultivating a life of prayer in your home!

🔗Episode page (including summary article)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Raising Prayerful Kids BOOK: Steph & Sarah’s book has 21 creative activities for families—games, listening prayers, simple routines for every age and attention span. It’s as real as it gets.
2. Month-long Prayer calendar
3. Made To Pray, a 12-day, hands-on guide to better prayer

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In this solo episode, we'll dig deep into the topic of prayer, and how to nurture a vibrant, approachable prayer life for yourself and your children, even if it feels intimidating or awkward at first.

Discover how tiny, intentional moments can help your family cultivate a culture of prayer, why it’s okay to start small (think 30 seconds or less!), and practical ways to anchor prayer into your daily routine. Drawing inspiration from real-life parenting stories, church history, and tried-and-true habit strategies, you'll receive the tools you need to gently lead your family into authentic connection with God—no Pinterest-perfect prayers required!

📝 TRANSCRIPT

✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

• How to make prayer a natural, joyful part of family life
• The faith growth cycle for forming easy prayer habits
• Simple ways to pray (even if your kids aren’t keen)
• Everyday “anchors” to help new prayer habits stick
• How to celebrate and nurture your prayer life as a parent

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Month-long Prayer calendar
2. Made To Pray, a 12-day, hands-on guide to better prayer

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Does sharing the gospel with your kids seem like it's a one-and-done event, or like it has to be super formal? Join me as I chat with the incredibly wise Bethany Kimsey, founder of the Warrior Mama podcast and mother of 8, to demystify the Gospel and offer practical, real-life advice on how to genuinely share it with your kids.

Discover why “gospel moments” don’t have to be formal or forced, how to move beyond quick-fix behavior correction, and the secret to making the Good News both memorable and meaningful for your whole family. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to talk about the Gospel with your children—or even wondered if you truly understand it yourself—this is the episode for you!

EPISODE WEBPAGE

✨ In this episode:

• What the Gospel really is (in under one minute!)

• Moving past behavior modification to heart transformation
• Creative, bite-sized ways to weave Gospel truth into daily routines
• How to recover from “Jesus juking” (and why grace starts with you)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Bethany Kimsey’s “Reset: Anchoring Your Motherhood in Gospel Truths” Course
2. Warrior Mama Podcast (Bethany Kimsey): Daily, bite-sized doses of Gospel hope
3. Free Gospel Printables⁠
4. Family Bible Study: ⁠"Clues of the Good News"⁠

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If someone sat down next to you and asked "what do Christians believe?" ...where would you start? Would you hem and haw or would you jump right in?

In this episode, you'll hear the story of my first stuttering time I had to explain the Gospel, and I'll share a biblical framework for how to explain the Gospel to anyone, whether it's your child or some dude off the street.

Learn how to confidently communicate the message of Jesus, explore creative and engaging methods to teach the gospel, and find out how to incorporate this essential truth into discipline moments. Whether you're a seasoned believer or new to sharing your faith, this episode equips you to nurture a gospel-centered home.

✨ In this episode:

• Understanding the full gospel beyond just sin-management
• Creative ways to engage your kids with the gospel message
• Building a habit of gospel sharing in everyday life
• Practical examples for discipline moments

FULL EPISODE PAGE (with transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Free Gospel Printables
2. Family Bible Study: "Clues of the Good News"

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Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots - where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep faith in our families one little habit at a time.

Let's dig into the profound impact of Bible memory with special guest Kayla Alonzo, founder of Baby Devotions. Explore enriching techniques for scripture meditation, hear about unique practices, and discover how to make Bible memorization a joyful and meaningful experience for the whole family.

Kayla Alonso is a Minnesota Mama of 3 littles, and the founder of Baby Devotions. When she's not wrestling a toddler, she can be found drinking strong coffee, reading a good book, or exploring a nature center. You can follow her family's faith journey at ⁠www.babydevotions.com⁠.

Discover how Kayla transformed her approach to scripture memory from rote recitation to deep meditation, making it a powerful tool for both verbal and non-verbal children to connect with their faith. Whether you're looking for new ways to incorporate faith into daily life or seeking inspiration to make scripture stick, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips.

✨ IN THIS EPISODE:

• The shift from memorizing to meditating on scripture
• Creative methods for engaging non-verbal children, including sensory play and music
• Overcoming challenges with fun, family-friendly practices
• Kayla's personal journey and innovative Bible memory resources

EPISODE PAGE (including transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Snail Mail Club: Check out Kayla's Bible memory snail mail kits (Use code LITTLESHOOTS for 10% off your order!)
2. ⁠Free Memory Verse Poster
3. ⁠New Creation - Family Bible Study and Prayer Journal
4. Kayla's English scripture playlist and Spanish Scripture Playlist

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Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots - where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep faith in our families one little habit at a time.

✨ In this episode:

• A powerful story of overcoming childhood anxiety with scripture
• Using the Faith Growth Cycle for a new Bible memory habit
• Five sustainable steps for making Bible memory a habit
• Creative ways to deepen and celebrate your family's scripture journey

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📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. ⁠Free Memory Verse Poster
2. ⁠New Creation - Family Bible Study and Prayer Journal
3. Get the Book: ⁠Little Habits, Big Faith⁠

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I invited Lucy Rycroft (Pastor's wife, author, mom of 4) to share her family's journey of engaging in Bible study with children. Lucy Rycroft is an author and founder of The Hope Filled Family. She lives in York, England, with her church leader husband and four kids.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or a parent looking for fresh ideas, this episode offers authentic insights into bringing scripture alive in daily family life.

Lucy shares heartfelt stories and practical advice on how to embrace the ebbs and flows of spiritual growth during different seasons of parenting. Discover the importance of flexibility, creativity, and just starting with one small scripture habit.

✨ In this episode:

• Discover how to integrate Bible study amidst busy family life

• Why your efforts are never in vain, even if irregular

• Resources and creative approaches for engaging kids of all ages

• The impact of simply reading a small part of the Bible each day

EPISODE PAGE (including transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

• 1. Busy Family Devotional: 52 Short Devotions from Genesis to Revelation by Lucy Rycroft

• 2. Free 40-Day Bible Reading Plan through the Book of Mark

• 3. Full Family Bible study through Mark

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Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots - where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep faith in our families one little habit at a time! In this solo episode, I share how small, intentional steps can deepen both personal and family engagement with Scripture.

Discover my personal testimony of how the Bible guided me through a life-changing decision, and learn how you too can create tiny but impactful Bible study habits that fit into your busy family life. This episode will equip parents with practical steps and creative ideas to make Bible reading a consistent and transformative practice in their homes.

✨ In this episode:

My life-changing experience guided by Scripture.

How to use the Faith Growth Cycle to start or deepen family Bible study.

Five steps to establishing a sustainable Bible reading habit.

Ideas for making Bible study engaging for kids of all ages.

Resources to help jump-start your journey into family Bible study.

EPISODE PAGE (including transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

Free 40-day Bible reading plan through the book of Mark

Family Bible study on Mark

Get the Book: Little Habits, Big Faith

Join us monthly for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!

#ChristianParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #FaithGrowth #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #ParentingPodcast #ChristianFamily