Ep. 376: Little Habits Big Faith with Christie Thomas

Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship

In this conversation Christie Thomas shares insights from her book, 'Little Habits, Big Faith,' emphasizing the importance of small, intentional habits in nurturing faith within families. Jay and Christie explore how these small changes can lead to significant transformations over time, supported by real-life examples. The discussion highlights the critical role of family warmth and love in preserving faith across generations, encouraging parents to embrace simple practices that foster spiritual growth in their children. They discuss the importance of expressing love regularly, the concept of Keystone Habits, and practical ways to implement faith practices in daily life, such as the Blessing Habit. The conversation emphasizes that even small, consistent actions can lead to significant spiritual growth in children.

Key Takeaways:

• Parents today are feeling overwhelmed and stressed.

• Small habits can lead to significant changes in family faith.

• Intentional touchpoints in daily life can nurture faith.

• Family warmth is crucial for faith preservation across generations.

• Simple practices can help parents feel more equipped to share faith.

• The act of expressing love can have profound effects on children.

• Real-life examples show the impact of small changes over time.

• Creating a culture of faith in the home doesn't require grand gestures.

• Regular, small interactions can lead to deeper spiritual conversations.

• Parents can find opportunities for faith moments in everyday routines.

• Parental love shapes children's perception of God.

• Expressing love should be a daily practice.

• Keystone Habits can lead to broader changes.

• Small wins can encourage further spiritual practices.

• The Blessing Habit is a simple yet powerful tool.

• Modeling warmth and love is crucial for faith development.

• Children can thrive with consistent faith practices.

• Even older children appreciate blessings.

• Small habits can lead to big faith transformations.

• Parents are already doing impactful things for their kids.

Bio

Christie Thomas was a Children’s Ministries Director for over a decade and is now a family discipleship coach to parents who need equipping, support, and encouragement. Her books for kids and parents help families cultivate faith-filled moments. She lives with her husband and three boys in Canada.

Let’s Parent on Purpose is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcasting Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Resources mentioned:

https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/

Little Habits, Big Faith: https://amzn.to/4hwR6WV

Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/4fDCEuo

The Power of Habit: https://amzn.to/4eiZyGf

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