How to Have Spiritual Conversations With Your Kids (Even When You Don't Have All the Answers)

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! How do you raise children who don't just know about Jesus, but develop a faith of their own? And how can you have meaningful spiritual conversations with your kids when you don't always know what to say? As Christian parents, we want our children to grow up knowing and loving Jesus. We take them to church, pray with them, read the Bible, and look for opportunities to teach them about God. But what if we learn to have better conversations with them? In this episode of Miracles in the Madness , I'm joined by Dr. Catherine Saunders, author of Having Spiritual Conversations With Your Kids: Simple Practices for Deepening Your Faith Together . With more than 30 years of experience working with families in Christian ministry, Dr. Saunders shares practical wisdom for helping children develop a deeper, more personal relationship with Jesus. We talk about why spiritual formation happens in ordinary, everyday moments—not just formal family devotionals—and how parents can create an environment where their children feel safe asking questions, expressing doubts, and exploring their faith. You'll also hear us discuss: Why open, honest conversations are essential to raising children with a faith of their own. How to talk with your kids about God, even when you don't have all the answers. Simple ways to incorporate spiritual conversations into everyday family life. Why modeling the character of Jesus is just as important as teaching your children about Him. How humility, vulnerability, and apologizing to your children can strengthen your relationship. The danger of getting caught up in the “wish dream” of a perfect family instead of seeing and nurturing the individual children God has placed in your care. How to move from trying to fix your children to becoming curious about what God is already doing in their lives. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of Christian parenting or wondered whether you're doing enough to disciple your children, this conversation is for you. You don't have to have it all figured out. You don't need to create elaborate spiritual experiences. You just need to start making room for meaningful conversations. Dr. Saunders also shares a powerful reminder from Matthew 11:28–30: Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him and find rest. Parenting is hard, but you were never meant to carry that responsibility alone. Let's raise children who don't just inherit our faith, but learn to make it their own—one conversation at a time. Connect with Dr. Catherine Saunders: Website: https://ripplenow.org Book: Having Spiritual Conversations With Your Kids: Simple Practices for Deepening Your Faith Together Facebook ,