29 | The Dinner Table Reset: How to Create Screen-Free Family Dinners That Work

Ever sat down for dinner and realized… no one’s actually there? The forks are clinking, the plates are being passed but eyes are glued to screens, minds are miles away, and conversation is replaced with the dreaded “Fine.”

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my simple Five-Step Dinner Table Reset, a framework to help you reclaim mealtimes as sacred space for connection, conversation, and even spiritual formation. We’ll cover why screens at dinner matter more than we think, how gratitude and intentional questions can transform conversation in minutes, and what to do when your family resists or rolls their eyes at “phone-free” time.

Because silence can feel awkward when you’re first trying screen-free meals, I’m giving you a tool to make it easy: Table Talk: 50 Conversation Starters for Screen-Free Family Dinners. This free printable guide is packed with thoughtful, funny, faith-filled, and memory-making prompts to keep conversation flowing. You’ll get:

1. Everyday check-ins to ease into connection without pressure
2. Deeper curiosity questions that spark meaningful dialogue
3. Faith & character prompts to help your family reflect on kindness, courage, and God’s presence
4. Silly & creative questions for lighthearted fun (yes, even “If we had a pet dinosaur, what would we name it?”)
5. Family & memory builders to strengthen connection through shared stories

Use them nightly or whenever your family needs a little help warming up. Keep them on the table, let the kids pick a question, and watch your table come alive again.

I think you're going to enjoy this one!

Resources & Next Steps:

🍽️ Table Talk: 50 Conversation Starters for Screen-Free Family Dinners 👉 Table Talk Guide

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