Little Shoots, Deep Roots

By: Christie Thomas
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Little Shoots, Deep Roots, where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep Christ-centered faith in our families one little habit at a time. Each month we'll dive into one spiritual habit. One is a solo show with Christie Thomas, digging into why that habit is important and how to realistically get it into your day, no matter what your family life looks like. The other episode is an interview with a parent who's seen fruit of starting LITTLE with that particular habit. Always check the show notes for additional resources from Little Shoots, Deep Roots.
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Episodes
  • How to Grow Vibrant Family Prayer Life...One Simple Habit at a Time
    May 8 2025

    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


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

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    13 mins
  • From Rules to Relationship: Parenting Through the Lens of the Gospel
    Apr 18 2025

    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"⁠

    Subscribe on your favorite listening platform for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!


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    28 mins
  • How to Confidently Share the Gospel with Your Kids
    Apr 3 2025

    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"


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

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    19 mins

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