Family Prayer Podcast

90. Brave Enough to Let Go Friday - February 27, 2026 A burst pipe at The Blue Anchor teaches us that even the most capable people need help sometimes. As we close our week on bravery, we discover that one of the bravest things we can do is let go and let others—including God—help us. Discussion Question(s) • What is something you could really use some help with, but you haven’t asked for it yet?...

89. Tell a Fairy Tale Day Thursday - February 26, 2026 Happy Tell a Fairy Tale Day! We’re exploring why people have told fairy tales for thousands of years and how heroes like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and Jack who climbs the beanstalk show us what real bravery looks like — choosing to do the right thing even when it's hard. Discussion Question(s) • Are there any things in the area around wher...

88. Quiet Day Wednesday - February 25, 2026 Today is Quiet Day, and we explore how one-on-one time, both with family and with God, lets us show a different side of ourselves. We are reminded that being silent and still aren’t the only ways to quiet ourselves. Discussion Question(s) • What do you love about getting to spend one-on-one time with your adult or a sibling? Prayer Today’s prayer is a “b...

87. Being Brave Tuesday - February 24, 2026 It takes bravery to admit our mistakes and say we're sorry, but being brave doesn't mean being fearless. A zip line adventure helps us see that courage means choosing to act even when we're scared. Discussion Question(s) • How do you feel when you think about the mistakes you’ve made or the ways you’ve missed the mark? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for t...

86. Intro to Lent Monday - February 23, 2026 We kick off the season of Lent, which prepares us for Easter in a similar way that Advent prepared us for Christmas. Using the image of a bow and arrow, we explore what the Bible means by "sin"—missing the mark—and why we all need help hitting the target. Discussion Question(s) • What are some of the reasons why someone using a bow and arrow might miss...

85. Practices That Connect Friday - February 20, 2026 Over the last 6 weeks, we have explored the spiritual practices of prayer, reading the Bible, silence, fasting, sabbath, and service. Today, we reflect on and wrap up the series. Discussion Question(s) • Which of the six practices seems easiest for you, and which seems hardest? • Was there anything you learned or anything someone said during yo...

84. Letting Others Serve Thursday - February 19, 2026 Dan recalls a time when one of the employees at Auden and Brookie’s Ice Cream & Cookies went above and beyond in serving his family. We learn that we can actually share a blessing when we let others serve. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when you served someone else and it made you feel good? Prayer Dear God, it is amazing...

83. Ash Wednesday Wednesday - February 18, 2026 We learn about the meaning and significance of Ash Wednesday. This important day begins the season of Lent, which prepares us to get the most out of the celebration of Easter. Discussion Question(s) • Is there something you might need to say sorry for - either to God or someone you know? Share if you’re comfortable, but it’s ok to just reflect. Praye...

82. Gratituesday Revisited Tuesday - February 17, 2026 We revisit our own mini-holiday centered around the intentional practice of gratitude. We also talk about service being love in action. Discussion Question(s) • Who is someone you want to celebrate for Gratituesday this week? Prayer Dear God, we are grateful for all of the people in our lives who make a positive impact on us and our community....

81. Presidents Day Monday - February 16, 2026 Dan shares some fun and unexpected facts about Presidents Day. We kick off our discussion of the practice of service. Discussion Question(s) • Who do you think deserves to have their birthday turned into a holiday? • What did they do that makes them special? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for this day and for the example of people like George Washington...

80. You Are Loved 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 the end of the week, how are you feeling? • Was there a...

79. Making Time for Sabbath 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 and enjoy some Sabbath rest today? Prayer Dear God, we tha...

78. Rest is a Gift 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 or the most fun weekend ever? Prayer Dear God, how incre...

77. The Tired Baker Tuesday - 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 really use some time to rest, she feels a responsibility to be open in case anyone needs her. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when you did something because someone else wanted you to, and you didn...

76. Importance of Rest Monday - 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 by reflecting on toy trains. Discussion Question(s) • What do lowkey days look like in your family, and what do you like to do to rest up? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for this brand new week. Some weeks, we feel re...

75. Wrapping Up Fasting Friday - February 6, 2026 We look back at Groundhog Day, which happened on Monday. And we wrap up our focus on fasting by talking about how people in the Bible used fasting as a way to humble themselves before God, both as individuals and as groups. Discussion Question(s) • Was there anything you learned about fasting this week that surprised you? • Do you think you want to...

74. Filling the Space Thursday - February 5, 2026 Empty spaces can easily get filled up with random stuff if we don’t have an intention plan for them - like the junk drawer or the corner where everyone leaves their shoes and backpacks. Similarly, fasting is about more than just giving something up - which created space - but it is about intentionally filling that space with things that connect us...

73. Fasting and Silence Wednesday - February 4, 2026 We talk about the main difference between the practices of silence and fasting. Silence to seeks to quiet ourselves—inside and out—so that we can hear God. But with fasting, we want to listen for when our inner voices are making things seem more important than they really are. Discussion Question(s) • What kinds of things do you think God would...

72. No Coffee?! Tuesday - February 3, 2026 Dan makes the surprising discovery that Bobby the barista is taking a break from drinking coffee. We talk about those things we love that have a pull over us and our mood. This helps us begin to explore the practice of fasting. Discussion Question(s) • What is something you enjoy regularly, and if you don’t have it or don’t get to do it, you really miss i...

71. A Different Focus Monday - February 2, 2026 While catching up with neighbors around town, Dan learns that Mrs. Rodriguez hurt her ankle and offers to run errands for her. Despite feeling like he still has a lot of work to do, Dan sets aside the time to make a positive impact for a friend. Discussion Question(s) • When you get that feeling of being behind or out of the loop, what emotions do yo...

Podcast Update for Adults - February 2026 Hey there, Grace Harbor Adults! For the foreseeable future, I'm going to continue the rhythm of 5 episodes per week - one each day Monday through Friday. The reality is that this is a solo project. I write, record, edit, and upload everything myself. And I do all of that around my work as a pastor, parent, husband, and human being in the year 2026! I absol...

70. Croissant Day Friday - January 30, 2026 We celebrate the buttery, flaky pastry that is the croissant. We learn that, just as resting the dough makes for a better outcome, practicing silence can also help us when we face hard times or difficult decisions. Discussion Question(s) • How have your feelings about silence changed over the course of the week? • Did anything stick out to you or surpris...

69. The Gift of Presence Thursday - January 29, 2026 We talk about the value of presence. Sometimes, even the right words fall short, but being there with someone can remind them that they’re not alone and that they are loved - both by you and by God. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when someone was with you, and they maybe didn’t say much, but them being there made you feel safe...

68. Stargazing Night Wednesday - January 28, 2026 When NASA uses their space telescopes to take pictures of patches of the sky that look empty, the images show thousands of galaxies! When we practice silence, we discover that “nothing” is actually full of more than we could ever imagine. Discussion Question(s) • Have you ever had an experience when something you saw or heard was so moving that you...

67. The Art of Noticing Tuesday - January 27, 2026 Florida-born Dan marvels at the sound of falling snow. We learn that silence is a practice that helps us notice things we might normally miss. Discussion Question(s) • What surprising sounds do you hear during the 30-seconds of silence? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that we are surrounded by such an amazing world filled with all kinds of sights, s...