Family Prayer Podcast

80a. You Are Loved Friday - October 16, 2026 Revisiting an episode from Friday - February 13, 2026 Delivering the gift to Brie helped her see that she is loved for who she is and not just what she does. Practicing Sabbath teaches us that our work is important, but if God is the one inviting us to rest, the world will not fall apart when we take a break. Discussion Question(s) • Now that we’re at t...

79a. Making Time for Sabbath Thursday - October 15, 2026 Revisiting an episode from Thursday - February 12, 2026 We talk about the challenge of setting aside time for Sabbath rest, and how we can discover and take advantage of smaller moments throughout our day. Dan also reveals the gift he’s prepared for Brie. Discussion Question(s) • Are there any moments when you could set aside time for God an...

78a. Rest is a Gift Wednesday - October 14, 2026 Revisiting an episode from Wednesday - February 11, 2026 We learn that from the very beginning of the Bible, rest has aways been a gift from God. Dan wonders if there’s a way the town can give Brie the gift of rest as well. Discussion Question(s) • How would you feel if you opened a present from God that contained the best night’s sleep of your life...

77a. The Tired Baker Tuesday - October 13, 2026 Revisiting an episode from February 10, 2026 When Dan swings by the Fruit of the Earth Bakery, he encounters a very tired baker. Though Mondays are slow at the bakery, and Brie could...

76a. Importance of Rest Monday - October 12, 2026 Revisiting an episode from February 9, 2026 After a lowkey weekend, Dan notices that his family is rested and in a better mood to start the week. We introduce the idea of Sabbath&n...

165. Most Important Things We Can Do Friday - October 9, 2026 Dan’s daughter runs into the boy with the pet rock at school and gets the chance to be kind. We wrap up our 5-week series on what Jesus said were the most important things we can do. Discussion Question(s) • Is there anyone that’s been on your mind this week that you could say or do something kind for? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that...

164. Hard to Love Thursday - October 8, 2026 Dan is stuck thinking about the boys who were mean on Sunday at the blessing of the animals. He reflects on the challenge of loving those who are hard to love. Discussion Question(s) • Can you offer a short prayer for someone in your life that is hard to love? Prayer Dear God, some people are just hard to love. Help us remember that it’s ok to feel that...

163. As We Love Ourselves Wednesday - October 7, 2026 Dan’s daughter is still feeling bad about not speaking up when she overheard some boys being mean. We come to see the value of being kind to ourselves so that we can truly love others as we love ourselves. Discussion Question(s) • Is there some mistake you need to forgive yourself for? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you love us no matter wh...

162. Passing on Kind Words Tuesday - October 6, 2026 During Luke’s check up at the vet, Dr. Lee shares with Dan how meaningful the blessing of the animals event is for the pet owners in Grace Harbor. We learn the power of sharing kind words rather than keeping them to ourselves. Discussion Question(s) • Are there any kind words or thank you’s that you have for someone else that you could share? Pr...

161. Blessing of the Animals Monday - October 5, 2026 Dan tells us all about the annual Blessing of the Animals, which included pets, our favorite ducks, and even a pet rock! But the day ended on a sour note for Dan’s daughter when she overheard some kids making fun of the boy with the rock. Discussion Question(s) • Is there anything that is special to you that might not seem like a big deal to an...

160. What True Strength Looks Like Friday - October 2, 2026 As Dan reflects on the week helping out with the squash harvest, he sees the different strengths people gave out of love. We reflect on the unique strengths we have to give. Discussion Question(s) • Was there a time this week when you saw someone sharing one of their strengths or passions? • Did you notice when someone was giving all they...

159. All You Have to Give Thursday - October 1, 2026 The return of the rain gives Dan space to reflect on the week and what it means to love God with all our strength. We learn that strength isn’t found solely in muscles but it encompasses all we have to give. Discussion Question(s) • What is an action you do during your day that you could add a prayer to? Prayer Dear God, everything we have was f...

158. A Community Effort Wednesday - September 30, 2026 It’s crunch time for the squash harvest, and unexpected help arrives in the form of neighbors showing up throughout the day. Dan struggles when he hits a wall and has to shift to an easier job. Discussion Question(s) • What was a time when you weren’t able to help in the way you most wanted to? • How did you respond? Did you sit out or find an...

157. Sharing the Load Tuesday - September 29, 2026 Dan shares everything he learned helping out on day one of the squash harvest. He reflects on the value of team work and helping each other out. Discussion Question(s) • What’s a team effort in your life where both you and others help each other achieve a goal? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for everyone who helps us. We can’t do everything by ours...

156. Am I Strong Enough? Monday - September 28, 2026 It’s time to harvest the winter squash up at the farm, but a rainy weekend means it’s going to be more work than normal. Dan volunteers to help, but he worries whether or not he’s strong enough to make it through the whole day. Discussion Question(s) • Was there ever something you’ve wanted to do or help out with, but you were worried you weren’...

155. I Wonder Friday - September 25, 2026 We wrap up our week on loving God with all our mind. Ella discovers a poem tucked in her studio door, written by Ms. Carolyn and inspired by the events of the week. Discussion Question(s) • Did you ask any questions that were answered? • Did you help anyone else with their questions? • Do you feel more comfortable bringing your questions to God? Prayer Dea...

154. Questions With No Answers Thursday - September 24, 2026 Dan realizes the question he posted to the “Wonder Wall” doesn’t really have an answer. When we have tough questions like this, we can always bring them to God. Discussion Question(s) • Do you have any questions that feel like they might not have a good answer? Prayer Dear God, there are so many things we don’t understand, and some thing...

153. Detective Ella Wednesday - September 23, 2026 Thanks to a tip from Ms. Carolyn, Ella goes into full detective mode to figure out what’s wrong with the rubber plant that’s losing leaves. We see that putting in effort to learn more about the things we wonder is a way of loving God with our minds. Discussion Question(s) • What is one intentional step you could take today to try to answer a quest...

152. Wondering With Others Tuesday - September 22, 2026 While chatting with Ms. Carolyn, Dan learns that Ella has a plant problem she can’t quite figure out. And thanks to her experience with four decades of students, Carolyn comes up with a potential new line of exploration. Discussion Question(s) • Who do you turn to when you have stuff you wonder about? • Who do you bring your questions to? Pra...

151. The Wonder Wall Monday - September 21, 2026 Mrs. Rodriguez is setting up a new activity at the library around the theme of curiosity. We discover that curiosity can only happen when we are willing to say, “I don’t know.” Discussion Question(s) • What is something you wonder about? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you made us curious! When we ask questions and seek out answers, we’re being t...

150. National Cheeseburger Day Friday - September 18, 2026 Dan looks forward to celebrating National Cheeseburger Day down at The Blue Anchor. And that helps us wrap up our week on loving God with all of our soul. Discussion Question(s) • If you could do one activity right now that was an expression of loving God with all your soul, what would you do? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that loving you...

149. Breath of Life Thursday - September 17, 2026 One of the words the Bible uses for soul also means throat. When we think about what our throat is used for, it helps us better understand what it means to love God with all of our soul. Discussion Question(s) • How might our throats and our souls be related? Prayer Today’s prayer is a “breath prayer,” where you pray a word or phrase as you inhale...

148. Checking Our Tuning Wednesday - September 16, 2026 We discover why Bobby checked his guitar’s tuning between each song at the concert on Sunday. We learn that we can go out of tune, even when we’re doing all the right things, and we practice an intentional check-in that can help us explore what we’re feeling. Discussion Question(s) • How are you feeling? Are you rested or tired? Hungry or ful...

147. Gratitude Gets Us In Tune Tuesday - September 15, 2026 What do we do when we feel like we are out of tune? Practicing gratitude can help us focus on God’s blessings and get us pointed in the right direction. Discussion Question(s) • What is something, or who is someone, you’d like to say thank you to God for placing in your life right now? Prayer Dear God, we have so much to be grateful for t...

146. Concert On the Green Monday - September 14, 2026 As Bobby performed at this year’s Concert on the Green, Dan noticed that he took time between each song to tune his guitar. In the same way, our lives can feel in tune or out of tune. Discussion Question(s) • Do you feel like you’re in tune today, or is something out of tune? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that everything we are is a gift from y...