Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots, where we become faith gardeners, cultivating deep faith in our families, one little habit at a time. I’m your fellow gardener, Christie Thomas.
In the Little Shoots Deep Roots podcast, I hope to help you find consistent ways to sit at the feet of Jesus along with your family and be discipled by him.
- I’ll point out bible stories and passages where God takes the weak and the foolish and the small things of this world and uses them for his purposes.
- I’ll also give you practical tools to help you make changes as well as examples from other parents who are finding freedom in starting little.
Confidently discipling our kids is simpler than we think.
We don’t have to know it all or do it all.
We just need to start little and trust God to do what he does best.
If you want to cultivate deep faith roots in your family, subscribe to this podcast and download the Start Little Guide today!
Recent Episodes
The Power of Presence: Shaping Faith Through Family Connection with SarahRuth Owens
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.
Why your CONNECTION with your kids matters for their FAITH
Leave behind the pressure of “perfect” spiritual routines and focus on cultivating everyday moments of closeness with your children!
Finding Rest: Sabbath Rhythms for Busy Families
Rediscover Sabbath as a real gift, one that brings joy, connection, and refreshment (not just rules and guilt!).
Simple Ways to Practice Rest and Sabbath at Home
If you feel stuck in the constant churn of parenting, work, and activities, this episode is your gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and discover how making room for rest is not only possible, but transformative.
Everyday Worship: Teaching Kids To See and Celebrate God’s Glory
Discover how ordinary rhythms can become opportunities to honor God, invite healing, and nurture deeper faith for the whole family.
Transforming Everyday Moments Into Family Worship Habits
Whether you’re new to family worship or looking for practical ways to deepen your current habits, this episode will equip and inspire you to start (or reimagine) worship right where you are.
Faithful Grandparenting: Everyday Ways to Cultivate Spiritual Growth with Grandkids
Discover heartfelt wisdom from grandparents nurturing their grandchildren’s faith through everyday habits, intentional love, and moments of connection—cultivating deep spiritual roots one little habit at a time.
Empowering Kids to Pray: Small Steps for Lasting Impact in Family Faith
If you’ve ever wondered how to get kids comfortable with prayer (or how to jump in now if you didn’t start when they were small), you’ll find inspiration, creative ideas, and plenty of reassurance from Sarah and Steph. So grab your gardening gloves (metaphorically speaking), and let’s dig into a conversation about cultivating a life of prayer in your home!
How to Grow Vibrant Family Prayer Life…One Simple Habit at a Time
Whether your kids are wiggly skeptics, deep feelers, or quietly absorbing everything you do, this episode will show you how to plant simple prayer “seeds” that take root and flourish in your home.
From Rules to Relationship: Parenting Through the Lens of the Gospel
Discover why “gospel moments” don’t have to be formal or forced, how to move beyond quick-fix behavior correction, and the secret to making the Good News both memorable and meaningful for your whole family.