Family Prayer Podcast

66. Practicing Silence Monday - January 26, 2026 Dan reflects on how different vacation felt because of the quiet that came while being away. We introduce the spiritual practice of silence as a way to better hear from God. Discussion Question(s) • Have you had a day recently that felt like the opposite of your normal routine? • What made it different, and how did you feel about it? Prayer Dear God...

65. Light For Your Path Friday - January 23, 2026 The Bible is like a light that can both guide our steps and give us a direction to shoot for. We close the week by reflecting together on what we’ve learned about reading the Bible. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of anything you did this week that was inspired by something you’ve learned from the Bible or in church or from this podcast? • W...

64. Answer Your Cat's Questions Day Thursday - January 22, 2026 We celebrate the silly but real mini-holiday Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. We reflect on the kinds of answers the Bible does and doesn’t give us, and what the Bible gives us even more of instead. Discussion Question(s) • If they could talk, what questions do you think your pet, your favorite toy, or an appliance in your house might...

63. Word Became Flesh Wednesday - January 21, 2026 Dan and his family get confused by the rules of a new board game until people who know how to play the game show them the way. Similarly, Jesus is the “Word made flesh,” and shows us what living out the Bible looks like. Discussion Question(s) • When was a time that you weren’t really understanding something until someone showed you how to do it?...

62. Love of Reading Tuesday - January 20, 2026 When you have a favorite book, you want to come back to it again and again. We talk about ways to fall in love with reading the Bible so that we can develop the disciplines of returning to Scripture. Discussion Question(s) • What is one of your favorite books or series, and why do you love it? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for this day and for the Bib...

61. Scripture As Our Foundation Monday - January 19, 2026 We recognize that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was inspired by what he learned from the Bible. As we begin exploring the discipline of reading the Bible, we realize that the Bible is not meant to be totally understood in one reading but rather inspire us to keep studying it. Discussion Question(s) • What is the first thing that comes t...

60. Breakfast Specials Friday Evening - January 16, 2026 Dan shares about one of his favorite breakfast meals. We then reflect on our week and what we’ve learned about prayer. Discussion Question(s) • Was there a moment this week when you thought about God being with you? • Is there anything you’d like to say to God tonight? • Is there anything you feel like God is inviting you to do sometime soon...

59. After Amen Friday Morning - January 16, 2026 The power of prayer doesn’t end when we say “amen.” Prayer helps shape how we see and act in the world, and in that way, it becomes a way for God to guide our steps. Discussion Question(s) • What are you most looking forward to about today and why? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for all the things we’ve learned about prayer this week. Help us to grow...

58. Building a Prayer Together Thursday Evening - January 15, 2026 We take a look back at what we’ve learned this week and put the pieces together, building a prayer as we go. Discussion Question(s) • What is something you learned about prayer this week? • What questions do you have about prayer? Prayer Dear God, I thank you that you are with me and ready to listen to my prayers. One of my favorit...

57. National Hat Day Thursday Morning - January 15, 2026 In recognition of National Hat Day, we talk about all of the various “hats” we wear that let different parts of ourselves shine depending on the situation. We also learn that we don’t need to be wearing a specific “hat” to talk to God because God loves us and our prayers no matter where we are or what we’re doing. Discussion Question(s) • Wh...

56. Family Conversations Wednesday Evening - January 14, 2026 Sharing our tough feelings may not solve our problems, but they can help us feel better by reminding us that we are loved and are not alone. Dan shares why he builds discussion questions into each episode. Discussion Question(s) • Can you think of a time when someone helped you get through a hard time? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for...

55. Honest Prayers Wednesday Morning - January 14, 2026 When Dan’s daughter notices that he’s frustrated about something, their conversation reminds him that it’s actually good to share our feelings with the right people. We also learn that we can be honest with God because God will always respond with love. Discussion Question(s) • Do you tell other people when you’re feeling sad or mad or scared...

54. Ways God Speaks Tuesday Evening - January 13, 2026 Dan’s daughter celebrates Gratituesday by thanking the parents of her friends who came over to play in the snow. We look at the different ways God can speak to us. Discussion Question(s) • Why might God use our friends and family to speak to us? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you speak to us. We want to listen when we pray, but may we also...

53. Conversations With God Tuesday Morning - January 13, 2026 Prayer is not just talking to God, but it is an opportunity to have conversations with God. We learn why it is important to incorporate listening for God into our prayers. Discussion Question(s) • Why might God want our prayers to sometimes be conversations with God and not just us talking to God? Prayer Dear God, I am grateful that you...

52. Prayer Is... Monday Evening - January 12, 2026 Bobby the barista reminds us that the Bible calls us to pray continually. We learn through the examples of Brother Lawrence and John Wesley that even ordinary moments can become opportunities for prayer. Discussion Question(s) • What’s something you do during a typical day that could become a moment for prayer? Prayer Dear God, you are always with...

51. God Is Here Monday Morning - January 12, 2026 We begin a new week focused on prayer. We learn that the first step in prayer isn’t talking to God, but first recognizing that God is with us and wants to hear our prayers. Discussion Question(s) • How do you know when someone is home with you? • Is there something you notice - like sights or sounds? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that you are alway...

50. Putting It Together Friday Evening - January 9, 2026 Dan visits The Blue Anchor for Fry-Day and learns a valuable insight from George the Chef about commitment. We reflect on our week by reviewing the Wesley Covenant Prayer. Discussion Question(s) • What makes the person on your left special? • What happened this week that was different than what you planned, but ended up being good? • If you...

49. So Be It Friday Morning - January 9, 2026 Having regular rhythms can help ensure we do the most important things every day. As we look at the end of the Covenant Prayer, we talk about keys to living out the prayer. Discussion Question(s) • What are the parts of your family’s morning routine? • Do you do them in the same order every day? • On off days, what do you skip? Prayer Dear God, thank y...

48. Evening Gratitude Thursday Evening - January 8, 2026 Practicing gratitude is a great way to start the day, but it can be a valuable evening discipline as well. We can use the final moments of the day to remember the small things that brought us joy. Discussion Question(s) • What is something small from today you’re grateful for? Prayer Dear God, we are surrounded by amazing and beautiful thing...

47. National Bubble Bath Day Thursday Morning - January 8, 2026 No one takes a bubble bath because they have to, but rather they choose to because they want to experience the joy it brings. As we grow in our faith, choosing to follow God will also become a source of joy. Discussion Question(s) • What are some simple pleasures that bring you joy? Prayer Dear God, we thank you for simple pleasures -...

46. The Next Right Step Wednesday Evening - January 7, 2026 We learn a valuable lesson from Brie the Baker about how to respond when things don’t go the way we planned. It also shows us that we can trust God when God leads us into the unexpected. Discussion Question(s) • When the unexpected happens, especially when it’s an unexpected challenge, how do you respond? Prayer Dear God, because you love...

45. Orthodox Christmas Wednesday Morning - January 7, 2026 While most of us celebrated two weeks ago, Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today! This gives us an opportunity to talk about what is and is not most important when it comes to celebrating our faith. Discussion Question(s) • If the details of how we celebrate Christmas aren’t the most the important things about Christmas, then what...

44. Light Through the Fog Tuesday Evening - January 6, 2026 Just as the Grace Harbor Lighthouse guides boats safely through the fog, God’s love can guide us when we feel lost. Discussion Question(s) • When was a time when you felt lost? • How did it feel and how did you eventually find your way? Prayer Today’s prayer is a “breath prayer,” where you pray a word or phrase as you inhale and another w...

43. Epiphany Tuesday Morning - January 6, 2026 Today we celebrate Epiphany by talking about “ah ha” moments. We also remember when the Wise Men first came to see Jesus and talk about why that was important. Discussion Question(s) • When was a time that you had an “ah ha” moment? Prayer Dear God, we thank you that Jesus came to love and care for all of us. And even though the Wise Men got to have t...

42. The Covenant Prayer Monday Evening - January 5, 2026 Dan’s plans for the final family adventure of Christmas break fall apart when everything changes. This gives us a chance to reflect on how we can react when God surprises us with things we didn’t plan. Discussion Question(s) • How do you treat the things that belong to you - like your favorite toy, your pet, or the family car? Prayer Dear Go...