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Little Shoots, Deep Roots

Little Shoots, Deep Roots

By: Christie Thomas
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 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.Christie Thomas Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Transforming Everyday Moments Into Family Worship Habits

    Transforming Everyday Moments Into Family Worship Habits
    Jul 4 2025

    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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    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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    15 mins
  • Faithful Grandparenting: Everyday Ways to Cultivate Spiritual Growth with Grandkids

    Faithful Grandparenting: Everyday Ways to Cultivate Spiritual Growth with Grandkids
    Jun 5 2025
    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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    39 mins
  • Empowering Kids to Pray: Small Steps for Lasting Impact in Family Faith

    Empowering Kids to Pray: Small Steps for Lasting Impact in Family Faith
    May 24 2025

    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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    29 mins
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