Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! 

In today’s episode I am joined with Steph Thurl.

Steph Thurling is Executive Director of Christian Parenting and host of The Christian Parenting Podcast.

Steph has her master’s in youth, family, and culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and has a background in youth and children’s ministry. She is co-author of Raising Prayerful Kids, a book that shares easy, life-giving, and fun ways to teach kids to pray. She loves helping families grow closer to each other and to God through meaningful experiences and conversations. Steph is a frequent speaker at churches and mom groups and is known for her relatable stories, practical ideas, and gentle encouragement.

In this episode, Somer and Steph discussed: 

*The most common struggles Christian parents face today

*Ways to make prayer fun for your kids

*How to keep a relationship with Christ at the center of your daily rhythms of life

*And the key to slowing down and enjoying each moment with your children despite the busyness all around you

Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation! 

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FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS:

*School and church are not responsible for your child's faith. It all begins at home. 

*"Never go to the hardware store alone" (the idea that you can bring your kids with you running errands, spending quality time and building memories even in the mundane tasks)

*The truth is we do not know what we're doing but you can still be confident because God knows you're right for this job. 

REMEMBER:

*Your kids are kids. Meet them where they're at! (If they're really little, they might not want to sit still longer than five minutes.)

*Make prayer or spirituality part of your everyday moments. (Like on the drive home from school or on a walk to the park)

*If you're not intentional with your kids, someone else will be. 

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