Ep. 106 Faith Conversations that Don’t Feel Forced

💬 Episode Summary

Faith isn’t just something we talk about in church—it’s something we live out in car rides, bedtime routines, and unexpected questions from curious little hearts. In this episode, Rene and Rebekah share how to have faith conversations that feel natural—not forced, awkward, or overly scripted, but Spirit-led and deeply meaningful.

If you’ve ever wondered how to talk about Jesus in everyday moments with your kids, this is your invitation to start simple, stay present, and trust that God is in the small stuff.

🧭 What You’ll Hear

• Why Scripture calls us to teach our kids about God as we go

• How a sunset, rainbow, or hard question can open up spiritual conversations

• 5 practical ways to weave faith naturally into everyday life

• How to respond with grace even when conversations are messy or emotional

• The power of listening well, asking open questions, and letting your kids see your own faith journey

✋ 5 Simple Ways to Make Faith Conversations Flow

1. Use What’s Already Happening Tie God's truth into what you're seeing, hearing, or experiencing—like a rainbow or a movie scene.

2. Ask Open-Ended Questions Spark reflection and dialogue by asking, “What do you think Jesus would do here?”

3. Share Your Own Journey Be real about how you trust God—even in worry, sadness, or uncertainty.

4. Listen More Than You Speak Sometimes the best discipleship happens when you create space for your child to process.

5. Tie Faith to Rhythms Add Scripture to your family’s everyday routines—bedtime, mealtime, car rides.

📖 Colossians 3:17 reminds us: “Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

💛 Encouragement for Moms

You don’t have to have all the right words. You don’t need a theology degree. You just need a heart that’s willing and present.

God multiplies our small steps of obedience—even when the conversation is messy or interrupted by spilled juice and toddler questions.

 

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