Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots, where we help parents cultivate deep faith in their families, one small habit at a time!

In this episode, host Christie Thomas sits down with special guest Sarah Ruth Owens to explore what it looks like to prioritize real family connection (both practically and spiritually) even in the midst of busy schedules and unconventional family rhythms.

Discover why togetherness matters for your children’s sense of belonging, how dads can step beyond the provider role to become central to family life, and hear simple but powerful tips that will help you connect intentionally with your kids every single day.

Whether your days feel jam-packed or you’re seeking meaningful ways to foster faith at home, you’ll leave this episode encouraged and equipped with ideas to deepen your family’s roots.

🔗⁠Episode page⁠ (including summary article)⁠

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. ⁠⁠⁠📚⁠ SarahRuth's book: Everyday Banquet
2. 📚⁠⁠ My book: Little Habits, Big Faith

If you’ve ever been worried by the statistic that two-thirds of youth stop attending church as young adults, you’re not alone. But there’s hope!

Recent studies show the ONE thing that's most important in developing your child's faith...and you're probably already doing it!

Listen in for the reason "family warmth" makes the biggest difference in your child's faith, as well as actionable ideas for how to improve your connection with your child.

🔗 ⁠Episode Webpage (with full transcript)⁠

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. ⁠Little Habits, Big Faith:⁠ find the right habits for this moment in your family life
2. 5-Day Fun With Your Son Challenge
3. Mother Son Prayer Journal

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Ever wondered how to actually create meaningful Sabbath rhythms, even with reluctant kids and packed weekends? Eryn and Christie share honest stories, practical ideas, and encouragement to help you rediscover Sabbath as a real gift, one that brings joy, connection, and refreshment (not just rules and guilt!).

Whether your family’s rest day is more chaos than calm right now, or you’re longing to try simple, doable Sabbath practices, this episode will equip you with inspiration and real-world tools to start small, tweak what’s not working, and grow new family habits of rest...rooted in God’s delight for you.

🔗Episode page (including summary article)⁠

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. ⁠📚 ⁠Eryn's book, The Nature of Rest
2. 🎧 Nat Theo podcast⁠ (for kids)
3. 🛏️ ⁠The Family Sabbath Guide⁠⁠