Ever felt like your mistakes disqualify you from God’s love—or make you a “bad parent”? Think again.

On this heartfelt episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark gets real about the overwhelming moments of family life, sharing encouragement for Christian parents who feel weighed down by guilt or fear of letting God (and their kids) down. Discover how embracing God’s unconditional love is the key to spiritual growth, faithful parenting, and helping your children experience grace at home, even when life isn’t picture perfect.

• [00:01:08] Christen opens up about perfectionism, firstborn struggles, and the pressure of invisible checklists in Christian parenting
• [00:02:50] What the Bible really says about God’s posture toward your mistakes

Resources:

• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What if understanding God’s holiness could transform the way you parent—and the spiritual atmosphere of your entire home?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites listeners to take a fresh look at the book of Leviticus and discover how God’s holiness speaks directly into Christian parenting, discipleship, and faith at home. Christen shares her inspiring journey through all 66 books of the Bible, reveals why Leviticus became a favorite, and encourages parents to live set apart not by perfection, but through purpose, love, and grace in the daily rhythms of family life.

• [00:01:08] Unexpected inspiration from Leviticus 
• [00:03:03] How parents can model spiritual growth, forgiveness, and Christ-like discipleship in simple, relatable ways at home.

Resources:

• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What if the endless piles of laundry and daily routines in your busy family life could become sacred moments of true worship?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark shares honest confessions, practical encouragement, and biblical inspiration for finding purpose and faith even in the most mundane tasks of family life. Discover how Christian parenting isn’t just about big spiritual moments, but about inviting God’s presence into every part of your day—yes, even washing dishes and folding socks!

• [00:01:31] Finding God’s presence and purpose in ordinary family routines
• [00:03:12] Turning mundane chores into acts of worship and discipleship with your kids

Resources:

• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What if the restlessness you feel as a parent is actually holy ground for God’s work in your family life?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark offers hope-filled encouragement for Christian parents who are struggling through waiting seasons—whether it’s praying for your child’s faith or feeling stuck in daily routines. Christen dives into relatable stories of family life, draws biblical inspiration from Isaiah and Romans, and reminds you that God is always at work—even when you can’t see it.

• [00:01:30] The challenge of waiting as a parent—when prayers for your kids seem unanswered
• [00:02:56] Trusting God’s purpose and timing in the slow seasons of spiritual growth and discipleship

Resources:

• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Are you tuning your parenting and family life to what truly matters... or are you out of tune without even realizing it?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark draws a powerful parallel between her old family piano and the rhythm of our Christian parenting journey. Christen shares honest stories from her own home and invites busy parents to discover simple but life-changing ways to keep their faith— and the faith of their kids—anchored and in tune with God’s Word.

• [00:01:22] The untuned piano as a metaphor for our spiritual growth and family life
• [00:03:52] Applying Proverbs 3:5-6 to Christian parenting and discipleship.

Resources:

• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Can God’s provision show up right in the middle of your family chaos? And would you even recognize it?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites you into a snapshot of the wildlife living near her pond to explore how God provides in the ordinary. Christen shares honest reflections on financial uncertainty, raising Christian kids, and how to practice faith at home by trusting God for just enough on the journey of Christian Parenting.

• [00:01:00] The noisy backyard pond, unexpected visitors, and a lesson from a wise blue heron
• [00:02:45] The story of manna in Exodus, God’s discipline in daily trust, and personal testimonies of Family time in seasons of uncertainty

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Unedited Bonus Episode
This is not like our usual episodes of 7-Minute Devotions for Busy Parents. I felt a strong prompting from the Lord to share this because of the tragic events surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. My heart is heavy, and as a parent, I believe God is calling us to more than comfort: He is calling us to bold faith, to courage, and to teaching our children to love and follow Him even when it’s hard.

What this episode includes:

• A prayer for parents to stand strong and faithful in uncertain times
• Encouragement to model bold love for God in both words and actions
• A reminder that, as parents, we have a sacred opportunity and responsibility to point our children toward God—even when fear, grief, or confusion try to steal our courage

Please note:

• I have been careful not to go into graphic detail or vivid descriptions of violence or trauma, especially out of respect for children who may be listening.
• Because this is unedited, you’ll hear more of my raw thoughts, occasional pauses, and emotion in my voice. But God has pressed this on my heart, and I believe there’s something here worth sharing.

Why this feels different:
I’m nervous to post this. It feels vulnerable. It’s not polished. But I believe God wants to use it to encourage others and remind us all that faith isn’t always neat. It’s often messy and brave. And as parents, our children need to see us living that faith out loud.

If this episode lands on your heart, I pray it gives you courage. May we not shrink back, but instead, may we lead our homes with bold faith, showing our kids what it means to love God even when the world is hurting.

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What if you could hear God’s gentle whisper in the middle of the everyday chaos of family life?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotionals for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark shares a powerful encouragement for Christian parents longing for more faith and spiritual growth—right in the thick of raising kids and juggling all the must-dos. Christen draws inspiration from the story of Elijah to show how we can invite God’s presence and purpose into our ordinary moments, offering reassurance and practical ideas for finding quiet, faith-filled spaces amid the busyness of family time.

Resources:

• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Ever wonder if God really sees you in the chaos of family life and the relentless pace of Christian parenting?  In this very first episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark opens up about the invisible moments of raising  kids and shares an inspirational message drawn from the Bible to remind parents that their everyday acts of love and faith at home truly matter. 

Tune in for a quick burst of encouragement, practical spiritual growth, and a reminder that you are never overlooked.

● [00:01:20] Feeling invisible as a parent, and finding purpose in everyday family life
● [00:03:15] The story of Hagar: discovering how God sees us in our most overwhelmed
moments

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Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
The Collide Kids Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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