Family Prayer Podcast

135. Have a Great Summer! Friday - May 29, 2026 School is ending and the Summer Kick-Off event officially shifts the town into the new season. As we wrap up season 1 and head into summer break, we reflect on the last 6 months together. Programming Note:  The podcast is going on break for the summer. Be sure to subscribe so that when we return, you’ll get the new episodes automatically! Discus...

134. Naming the Ducklings Thursday - May 28, 2026 Dan, his daughter, and Brie officially name the eight Quackerson ducklings! We also see in Mr. Quackerson an example of the practice of setting intentions. Discussion Question(s) • What would you like this summer to be like? • What's something you want to do more of, or do differently, or maybe try for the first time? Prayer Dear God, we thank you...

133. Summer Rhythms Wednesday - May 27, 2026 It’s the last week of school in Grace Harbor, and students are starting to transition into summer mode. We talk about how changing rhythms can be good while also maintaining the values and practices that mean the most. Discussion Question(s) • What do you want your summer rhythm to look like? • How is it the same and how is it different from your normal...

132. Paper Airplane Day Tuesday - May 26, 2026 Paper Airplane Day celebrates the joy and surprise that comes with making and launching these amazing yet simple crafts. Holding this image in mind, we think about how we are called to send God’s love into the world. Discussion Question(s) • Who do you want to honor for Gratituesday this week and why? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for all the love you...

131. What Happened on Pentecost Monday - May 25, 2026 Pentecost is known as the “birthday of the Church.” We explore why it’s called that, and how it still impacts us today through the faithfulness of generations of people we will never know. Discussion Question(s) • Who is someone that’s had a positive impact on your life? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for all of the amazing people who have helpe...

130. Fruit That Help Us Love Friday - May 22, 2026 We wrap up our three week series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We see how these fruit help us accomplish what Jesus said was most important: loving God, others, and ourselves. Discussion Question(s) • How might the fruits of love, joy, and peace grow out of our love for God and God’s love for us? • Can you think of a time this week when you loved so...

129. The Fruit of Self-Control Thursday - May 21, 2026 The Quackerson ducklings have been spotted swimming around the pond. We also learn about self-control as we catch up on how Luke’s training has been going. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of something you’ve had to learn or practice a little bit at a time? What is it, and how has that approach helped? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for t...

128. World Bee Day Wednesday - May 20, 2026 We celebrate World Bee Day by highlighting the important role bees play in our world. We also look to them as examples of faithfulness and gentleness. Discussion Question(s) • Did any of our bee facts surprise you? • Are there any cool bee facts you know that I didn’t share? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for bees! They not only give us the sweet treat th...

127. Character Fruits Tuesday - May 19, 2026 We learn that character is about who you are and the values you hold, no matter what situation you’re in. And Luke the golden retriever teaches us that gentleness is something that even the most excited and energetic among us can show to others. Discussion Question(s) • Do you have any favorite characters? What are they like, and why are they your favor...

126. Little by Little, Day by Day Monday - May 18, 2026 Dan undertakes the new goal of helping their young golden retriever, Luke, learn how to channel his excitement when meeting new people. We talk about the fruit of faithfulness and how God is there for us every day. Discussion Question(s) • What do you think is going through Luke the dog’s head when he gets really excited about meeting people?...

125. Fruit That Works Together Friday - May 15, 2026 Eight new ducklings have arrived, and there’s a special surprise milkshake to celebrate! We also reflect on the fruit of patience, kindness, and goodness. Discussion Question(s) • Which of the week’s fruit - patience, kindness, or goodness - comes easier for you? • What’s something good you’ve seen or experienced this week? • What would you name...

124. See the Good Thursday - May 14, 2026 Dan takes an early morning walk through Grace Harbor and encounters a long awaited surprise. We explore how to see the good no matter what’s going on. Discussion Question(s) • What’s something that you would call “good”? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for this good day. We thank you that even bad days are full of good if we have eyes to see it. And especial...

123. Active Kindness Wednesday - May 13, 2026 Morning thunderstorms mean Dan’s got to do something he doesn’t like to do—get wet! But it helps us see that kindness often requires action. Discussion Question(s) • Do you think it’s important that we’re willing to help, even when it’s a little hard sometimes? Why or why not? Prayer Dear God, we ask that you would grow the fruit of kindness in our liv...

122. Limerick Day Tuesday - May 12, 2026 It’s Limerick Day, and Dan discovers that writing a limerick is harder than he thought. That frustration leads us to ask: are we more patient with others than we are with ourselves? Discussion Question(s) • Have you ever been frustrated with yourself? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you are patient with us. We thank you for the patience that others show...

121. Long of Nostril Monday - May 11, 2026 Mrs. Quackerson is still patiently nesting. And as we kick off week two of our series about the Fruit of the Spirit, we have a surprising discussion about noses! Discussion Question(s) • When someone’s mad in a cartoon or comic book, how can you tell? Does anything change about the way they look or the way they act? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you...

120. No Socks Day Friday - May 8, 2026 Ditch those shoes and socks and get ready for a weekend of celebration. We wrap up our week on love, joy, and peace by reflecting on why our response to stormy days might matter most. Discussion Question(s) • Which of these Fruits of the Spirit - love, joy, or peace - do you feel like comes easiest for you? • What is something you’re grateful for that can bri...

119. Something Good Happening Thursday - May 7, 2026 We join Dan for a peaceful early morning episode outside. We learn from both author E. B. White and the Bible that peace is about more than just quiet and calm. Discussion Question(s) • Do you have a morning routine that helps you get ready for the day? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for peaceful moments of quiet and calm. We also thank you that...

118. Gratitude Leads to Joy Wednesday - May 6, 2026 Is it possible to have joy on cloudy days? It sure is, especially when we remember to practice gratitude. Discussion Question(s) • What do you think of when you hear the word joy? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that, no matter what’s going on, you love us. And because you love us, you’re also surrounding us and filling us with things that can give...

117. More Than a Feeling Tuesday - May 5, 2026 Ms. Carolyn and her husband are celebrating 50 years of marriage. She teaches us that love is more than just a feeling. It's the foundation for everything else God wants to grow in our lives. Discussion Question(s) • What are ways other than feelings that we experience love or show love to others? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for your love for us. Ev...

116. A Very Special Kind of Fruit Monday - May 4, 2026 We’re back and kicking off a brand-new series about a very special kind of fruit. A tomato vine that Dan picked up at Maker's Garden helps us picture how God makes this fruit grow in our lives. Discussion Question(s) • What kind of “fruit” do you think God wants us to grow with our lives? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you grow good fruit...

115. Impromptu Block Party Friday - April 10, 2026 With a day of beautiful weather on deck, Dan expects most of the town will out for an evening of fun and community. We also reflect on the call to share the message of Easter with others. Discussion Question(s) • If you had been there with Mary Magdalene, and you saw Jesus, how do you think you would feel? • What is one small action you can take t...

114. Signs of New Life Thursday - April 9, 2026 Dan's on the mend, and so is the weather. Inspired by Mrs. Quackerson sitting patiently on her eggs, Dan introduces the concept of sanctification — becoming more and more like Jesus, slowly, over time, by practicing what we know we're supposed to do and trusting God with the rest. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when you’ve had to wa...

113. Draw a Bird Day Wednesday - April 8, 2026 Get your art supplies ready because it’s Draw a Bird Day! Even if you don’t think of yourself as a great artist, you can still use the creativity God gave you to have some fun. We also have an exciting update from the Village Green pond! Discussion Question(s) • What kind of bird would you like to draw, and why? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for activ...

112. Sad and Glad Tuesday - April 7, 2026 Dan's feeling under the weather, but still riding high from Easter. He introduces the idea of "bittersweet" — holding sadness and joy at the same time — and connects it to the story of Jesus weeping at the tomb of his friend Lazarus, even though he was about to bring him back to life. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of something that has happened to...

111. He Is Risen! Monday - April 6, 2026 On Easter, God proved that the power of life and love is stronger than anything. When we show love, we are wielding a true super power. Discussion Question(s) • Do you think a story where love is the most powerful force of all would end in a good way or bad way, and why? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for the message of Easter - that your life and love are t...