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Little Shoots, Deep Roots

Christie Thomas
Little Shoots, Deep Roots
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  • Transforming Everyday Moments Into Family Worship Habits
    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 songsThe “faith growth cycle” and how to start a worship habit at homeCreative, bite-sized worship ideas for busy family routines📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:Worship Styles quiz for kidsLittle 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.” Subscribe on your favorite listening platform for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!KEYWORDS:family worship, faith habits, cultivating faith, worship habits, Christian parenting, worship styles, worship music, daily rituals, faith growth cycle, Old Testament worship, New Testament worship, acts of service, teaching children faith, worship at home, gratitude practices, church routines, spiritual formation, faith and music, creative worship, serving others, Bible memory, family prayer, celebrating small wins, spiritual creativity, worship playlists, deepening worship, worshipping through chores, worship reflection, encouraging participation, parenting tips
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  • Faithful Grandparenting: Everyday Ways to Cultivate Spiritual Growth with Grandkids
    Do grandparents have a role to play in their grandchildren's spiritual development, or are they just here for the cookies and hugs?Today I'm joined by four inspiring grandmothers—Melissa Hyland, Dawn Stevens, Kate Battistelli, and Maureen Miller—who each believe that grandparenting is one of life’s greatest gifts AND a unique chance to help nurture the next generation’s spiritual journey. Each woman brings a unique perspective and a heart full of wisdom on nurturing deep faith roots in the next generation.So grab your gardening gloves (metaphorically speaking), and let's dig into a conversation about cultivating the spiritual lives of their grandkids. 🔗 EPISODE WEBPAGE 📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES (in order of mention):You Are Wonderful: Psalm 139 for Children by Melissa HeilandThe Little Pot (Fruit of the Spirit book series for children) by Dawn StephensThe After Party of the Empty Nest (book for empty nest parents) by Kate BattistelliGideon's Book (A novel about redemption) by Maureen Miller❤️ CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUESTS!Did you resonate with one or more of these guests? Here's a little more about each one, as well as where to find them online. ❤️Melissa Heiland is the founder of Beautiful Feet International, which exists to spread the good news of God’s love by founding, training, and equipping pregnancy ministries worldwide. LEARN MORE ABOUT BEAUTIFUL FEET INTERNATIONAL. ❤️Dawn Stephens is the author of the Little Pot series of books. If you're looking for a cute way to approach the fruit of the Spirit with kids, LEARN MORE ABOUT DAWN STEPHENS HERE. ❤️Kate Battistelli is an author, speaker, podcaster, and former actress in the Broadway theatre world. If you're wondering who you are now that your kids have flown the nest, CONNECT WITH KATE ONLINE. ❤️Maureen Miller is a relationship-builder who uses story to capture the essence of God in everyday moments, and the author of Gideon's Book. CONNECT WITH MAUREEN ONLINE.
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  • Empowering Kids to Pray: Small Steps for Lasting Impact in Family Faith
    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: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.Month-long Prayer calendarMade To Pray, a 12-day, hands-on guide to better prayerSubscribe on your favorite listening platform for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!
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  • How to Grow Vibrant Family Prayer Life...One Simple Habit at a Time
    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 lifeThe faith growth cycle for forming easy prayer habitsSimple ways to pray (even if your kids aren’t keen)Everyday “anchors” to help new prayer habits stickHow to celebrate and nurture your prayer life as a parent📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:Month-long Prayer calendarMade To Pray, a 12-day, hands-on guide to better prayerSubscribe for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!
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  • From Rules to Relationship: Parenting Through the Lens of the Gospel
    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 transformationCreative, bite-sized ways to weave Gospel truth into daily routinesHow to recover from “Jesus juking” (and why grace starts with you)📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:Bethany Kimsey’s “Reset: Anchoring Your Motherhood in Gospel Truths” CourseWarrior Mama Podcast (Bethany Kimsey): Daily, bite-sized doses of Gospel hopeFree Gospel Printables⁠Family 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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About Little Shoots, Deep Roots

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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