Little Shoots, Deep Roots – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to Little Shoots, Deep Roots, where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep faith in our families one little habit at a time. I’m your fellow gardener, Christie Thomas.

Download your Start Little Guide here.

I invited Lucy Rycroft (Pastor's wife, author, mom of 4) to share her family's journey of engaging in Bible study with children. Lucy Rycroft is an author and founder of The Hope Filled Family. She lives in York, England, with her church leader husband and four kids.

Whether you're a seasoned expert or a parent looking for fresh ideas, this episode offers authentic insights into bringing scripture alive in daily family life.

Lucy shares heartfelt stories and practical advice on how to embrace the ebbs and flows of spiritual growth during different seasons of parenting. Discover the importance of flexibility, creativity, and just starting with one small scripture habit.

✨ In this episode:

• Discover how to integrate Bible study amidst busy family life

• Why your efforts are never in vain, even if irregular

• Resources and creative approaches for engaging kids of all ages

• The impact of simply reading a small part of the Bible each day

EPISODE PAGE (including transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. Busy Family Devotional: 52 Short Devotions from Genesis to Revelation by Lucy Rycroft

2. Free 40-Day Bible Reading Plan through the Book of Mark

3. Full Family Bible study through Mark

Join me monthly for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!

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Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots - where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep faith in our families one little habit at a time! In this solo episode, I share how small, intentional steps can deepen both personal and family engagement with Scripture.

Discover my personal testimony of how the Bible guided me through a life-changing decision, and learn how you too can create tiny but impactful Bible study habits that fit into your busy family life. This episode will equip parents with practical steps and creative ideas to make Bible reading a consistent and transformative practice in their homes.

✨ In this episode:

My life-changing experience guided by Scripture.

How to use the Faith Growth Cycle to start or deepen family Bible study.

Five steps to establishing a sustainable Bible reading habit.

Ideas for making Bible study engaging for kids of all ages.

Resources to help jump-start your journey into family Bible study.

EPISODE PAGE (including transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

Free 40-day Bible reading plan through the book of Mark

Family Bible study on Mark

Get the Book: Little Habits, Big Faith

Join us monthly for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!

#ChristianParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #FaithGrowth #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #ParentingPodcast #ChristianFamily

Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots - where we help parents cultivate deep faith in their families one small habit at a time!

In this introductory episode, host Christie Thomas shares her vision for faith gardening - a gentle approach to family discipleship that starts with planting small, intentional seeds of faith.

Learn why perfect parenting isn't required (but being present is), understand the three key players in family discipleship, and discover how simple, consistent practices can have a lasting impact on your family's spiritual growth.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, unqualified, or just unsure where to start, this podcast will help you develop confidence as your family's spiritual leader.

✨ In this episode:

- Why small, consistent faith habits matter

- The truth about church programs vs. home discipleship

- How to partner with God in your children's faith journey

- What to expect from future episodes

EPISODE PAGE (including full transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1) Start Little Guide: 5 simple habits to try today

2) Book: "Little Habits, Big Faith" by Christie Thomas

Join me monthly for practical tips, real parent interviews, and encouragement as we become faith gardeners together!

#ChristianParenting #FamilyDiscipleship #FaithGrowth #ChristianPodcast #ParentingPodcast #ChristianFamily