Episode 119. Teach Them To Pray
Mama Bear Apologetics
Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison
4.8 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 14 January 2025
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
Join us as we kick off the new year with a conversation about prayer, featuring Julie Loos, co-author of "Honest Prayers for Mama Bears." We explore the challenges that mothers face, such as the guilt from busy schedules and the fear of missing opportunities to teach children about prayer. Julie's story is a testament to the power of prayer in personal faith and spiritual warfare, offering encouragement to mothers eager to strengthen their prayer lives and pass on a legacy of faith.
Throughout the episode, we discuss the unique nature of each child's faith journey and the importance of tailoring spiritual guidance to individual personalities. Reflecting on Proverbs 22:6, we consider how to train children in ways that align with their strengths. By modeling prayer habits and encouraging creative expressions such as journaling and art, we can engage children in a meaningful connection with God. Whether you're a parent looking to enhance your family's prayer practices or seeking tools for teaching kids to pray, this episode offers invaluable tools and insights in how to incorporate prayer regularly in your family rhythms.
Main Points Covered
- Teaching Kids Intentional Prayer
- Navigating Prayer and Daily Challenges
- Walking Through The Lord's Prayer
- Structured Family Prayer Ideas
- Fostering Personal Prayer in Children
- Accountability and Community in Prayer
Unfamiliar Vocabulary
- Supplication: This is a form of prayer where one makes a humble and earnest request or petition to God.
- Intercession: This type of prayer involves praying on behalf of others. It's a form of petition for someone else's needs or issues.
People and Resources Mentioned
- Video by The Bible Project
- Every Moment Holy Book
- Honest Prayers for Mama Bears Book
- Pray by The Daily Grace Co.
- Moms in Prayer Website
- Ephesians 6:18
- Luke 18:1
- Mathew 26:41
- Philippians 4:6
- Matthew 6:9-13
- Luke 11:2-4
- Matthew 6:6
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| 0:00.0 | Prayer is about perseverance. |
| 0:07.4 | It's about obedience and it leads to our sanctification. |
| 0:12.0 | But a lot of times our prayers are going to, we are in it for the long haul. |
| 0:18.2 | And I have been asking myself, am I in it just for the feels and what I can |
| 0:24.0 | get from God? Or is it more about my relationship with Him and is Jesus enough? |
| 0:33.5 | Welcome to the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, a podcast where we teach you to roar like a mother. |
| 0:39.7 | And by Roar, we mean recognize the message, offer discernment, argue for a healthier approach, and reinforce these ideas with your kids. |
| 0:47.6 | Unless you want to growl around your house. I mean, that's cool, too. |
| 0:50.9 | You're like, check it, we keep it reels. |
| 0:54.5 | That's so bad. You're awesome. Mama keep it reels. That's so bad. |
| 0:56.1 | You're awesome. |
| 0:57.4 | Mama Bear Apologetics is a listener-supported program, so if you like what we do, |
| 1:01.7 | head on over to the Mama Bear Apologetics website and click support. |
| 1:05.7 | It's time to rise up, ladies. |
| 1:07.8 | Rise up, Mama Bears. |
| 1:09.2 | This might not affect your faith, but it might affect your children. |
| 1:16.5 | Well, hey there, Mama and Papa Bears. I'm really excited for this kind of opening of the new year |
| 1:22.5 | 2025 we're recording this podcast because I've got an amazing guest with us. I've got Julie Lose, |
| 1:28.5 | who is the co-author of the brand new, honest prayers for Mama Bears book, which if you have not |
| 1:34.8 | gotten it yet, it is gorgeous, especially the note-taking edition. I cannot just encourage you |
| 1:40.2 | enough if you're going to spoil a mom in your life, that is a fantastic gift idea. But Julie, |
| 1:45.6 | I am just so thankful for you to join us today to give us some wisdom on this great concept, |
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