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Kenn described the story of his shocking diagnosis that he needed immediate open-heart surgery and was only given a 60-percent chance of survival. Through this terrifying experience, Kenn discovered 3 powerful gifts – people who loved & cared for him, a new intimacy with God through prayer, and godly truth that gave him hope for the future.

Lauren Tomlin is a PRAYER WARRIOR which is why I called her for this series, because I wanted a friend to sit down with me and really talk about how to pray. 

If you’ve ever wondered if God actually hears you when you pray or if you can trust what you hear from God when you pray, this conversation is for you.

If you feel overwhelmed by all of the hard happening around us, we’re going to talk about how to pray. If you’ve wondered how to discern what God’s telling you, we’re going there too. And if you just need a minute to sit with God, Lauren’s going to lead us through a guided prayer at the very end. I don’t want you to miss it.

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NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

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Fear turns some parents into paranoid prison guards who monitor every minute and check the background of every friend.  A family with no breathing room suffocates a child.

On the other hand, fear can also create permissive parents.  Fearing that their child will feel too confined or fenced in, they are high on hugs and low on discipline.  They don’t realize that appropriate discipline is an expression of love.

Permissive parents.  Paranoid parents.  How can we avoid the extremes?  We pray. Jesus’ big message to moms and dads?  Bring your children to me. Pray that your children have a profound sense of place in this world and a heavenly place in the next. Parents, we can entrust our kids to Christ.

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This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author and pediatrician Dr. Scott James to talk about his new children’s picture book, Deep Breath, Little Whisper.

In a world where many kids feel anxious, overstimulated, and constantly on the go, Dr. James offers families a calming, faith-centered approach to peace through prayer. His latest book, Deep Breath, Little Whisper (releasing February 10, 2026), introduces children to the practice of breath prayers, a simple spiritual habit that teaches them connecting with God can be as natural as taking a deep breath.

This beautifully illustrated story encourages young readers to pause and reflect, reminding them that God hears every word, sigh, and need. Through relatable everyday moments, the book shows that prayer does not need to be long or complicated to be meaningful; it simply needs to come from the heart. Parents and caregivers looking for Christian parenting resources, faith-based children’s books, or tools to help kids manage anxiety will find practical encouragement in this conversation.

“Prayer can meet children right where they are, in the middle of play, worry, or wonder,” says Dr. James. “As a pediatrician and a dad, I’ve seen how small habits of prayer can bring deep peace to a child’s heart.”

While many Christian children’s books encourage prayer, few highlight the historic tradition of breath prayers, a rhythmic way of pairing short prayers with intentional breathing. Dr. James offers a kid-friendly introduction that helps families experience spiritual connection together in daily life.

Serving as both a physician and church elder at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. James brings a unique perspective that bridges children’s emotional well-being and spiritual formation. As he shares in the episode, today’s world can feel fast and loud for kids, but intentional moments of prayer help families slow down, breathe deeply, and remember God’s presence.

Megan Dobson, vice president and publisher at Zonderkidz, describes the book as a meaningful resource for families seeking to nurture faith at home. She notes that its gentle approach helps children encounter God in everyday moments and carry prayer with them through both joyful and challenging experiences.

Tune in as Mike and Tricia explore practical ways parents can introduce prayer habits, support children’s emotional health, and cultivate faith in daily routines through conversation with Dr. Scott James.

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