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Little Shoots, Deep Roots

Christie Thomas
Little Shoots, Deep Roots
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  • Why your CONNECTION with your kids matters for their FAITH
    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:⁠Little Habits, Big Faith:⁠ find the right habits for this moment in your family life5-Day Fun With Your Son ChallengeMother Son Prayer JournalSubscribe on your favorite listening platform for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!
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  • Sabbath Living Made Simple: Interview with Eryn Lynum
    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: ⁠📚 ⁠Eryn's book, The Nature of Rest🎧 Nat Theo podcast⁠ (for kids)🛏️ ⁠The Family Sabbath Guide⁠⁠
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  • Making Space to Breathe: Simple Ways to Practice Rest and Sabbath at Home
    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 TRANSCRIPTWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ Rest is a gift✅ You don’t have to be perfect✅ Start small✅ Involve your family✅ It’s flexible
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  • Everyday Worship: Teaching Kids to See and Celebrate God’s Glory
    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 StudyKEYWORDS:family worship, teaching kids about worship, Christian parenting, children and grief, spiritual habits for kids, chasing God's glory, redefining worship, worship beyond music, kids and music, faith-building activities, creative worship for families, faith and resilience, healing through worship, family Bible study, worship through running, worship through cooking, worship and daily life, incorporating faith in routines, liturgical calendar for families, Advent traditions, Lent for kids, grief and faith, multicultural worship experiences, worship in Haiti, children’s faith resources, Christian picture books, Glory Chasers Bible study, Breathing through Grief devotional, parental encouragement in faith, finding God in nature, worship and the five senses
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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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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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