If you’ve ever been worried by the statistic that two-thirds of youth stop attending church as young adults, you’re not alone. But there’s hope!

Recent studies show the ONE thing that's most important in developing your child's faith...and you're probably already doing it!

Listen in for the reason "family warmth" makes the biggest difference in your child's faith, as well as actionable ideas for how to improve your connection with your child.

🔗 ⁠Episode Webpage (with full transcript)⁠

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. ⁠Little Habits, Big Faith:⁠ find the right habits for this moment in your family life
2. 5-Day Fun With Your Son Challenge
3. Mother Son Prayer Journal

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Ever wondered how to actually create meaningful Sabbath rhythms, even with reluctant kids and packed weekends? Eryn and Christie share honest stories, practical ideas, and encouragement to help you rediscover Sabbath as a real gift, one that brings joy, connection, and refreshment (not just rules and guilt!).

Whether your family’s rest day is more chaos than calm right now, or you’re longing to try simple, doable Sabbath practices, this episode will equip you with inspiration and real-world tools to start small, tweak what’s not working, and grow new family habits of rest...rooted in God’s delight for you.

🔗Episode page (including summary article)⁠

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. ⁠📚 ⁠Eryn's book, The Nature of Rest
2. 🎧 Nat Theo podcast⁠ (for kids)
3. 🛏️ ⁠The Family Sabbath Guide⁠⁠

If you feel stuck in the constant churn of parenting, work, and activities, this episode is your gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and discover how making room for rest is not only possible, but transformative.

You’ll leave with actionable ideas for simple Sabbath habits—plus permission to start imperfectly, one little step at a time.

📚 Read LITTLE HABITS, BIG FAITH

🔗 Read the TRANSCRIPT

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✅ Rest is a gift

✅ You don’t have to be perfect

✅ Start small

✅ Involve your family

✅ It’s flexible

What if worship isn’t just about singing in church, but about chasing God’s glory through everyday moments—like running, cooking, or simply watching the sunset?

Discover how ordinary rhythms can become opportunities to honor God, invite healing, and nurture deeper faith for the whole family.

Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, mother of three, children’s author, Bible study teacher, and remarried widow, opens up about her family’s journey through grief and healing. Her story beautifully illustrated that worship isn’t confined to church pews or Sunday morning sing-alongs—it’s a treasure hunt for God’s glory in the everyday moments.

Here are 3 key takeaways for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about cultivating faith with kids:

1) Worship Isn’t Just Singing: Dorina encourages us to redefine worship as “chasing after God’s glory”—seeking and honoring God in all aspects of daily life, whether it’s through music, movement, creativity, or nature.

2) Healing Through Expression: She shared how singing and creative expression played a crucial role in her family’s healing after loss, showing the power of worship in both joy and grief.

3) Invite Kids on a “Glory Hunt”: Dorina’s tip for parents: help children connect with God using their five senses—seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, and smelling God’s presence in everyday experiences.

🔗 Full Episode webpage

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1) Chasing God’s Glory (Children’s Book)

2) Glory Gram (Weekly Family Inspiration)

3) Devotional Journal: "Breathing Through Grief"

4) Glory Chasers Bible Study

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What is Worship… Really?

“Worship” can feel hard to define, but that’s also what makes it so freeing! Let's walk through how worship is woven into everything we do—through music, prayer, service, or even a mindful walk outside. The heart of worship is honoring God in spirit and truth, letting Him shape every part of our lives.

🔗 Episode Webpage (with full transcript)

✨ In this episode:

• What worship really means for families—beyond Sunday songs
• The “faith growth cycle” and how to start a worship habit at home
• Creative, bite-sized worship ideas for busy family routines

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Worship Styles quiz for kids
2. Little Habits, Big Faith: find the right habits for this moment in your family life, habits that will help root your family into “waking up to God and to the purposes of God in the world, and then living lives that actually show it.”

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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

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