Can I ask you something kind of big?

When was the last time you prayed with your child—not just for them?

I know, I know. That question might sting a little. Believe me, I’ve felt it too. Prayer is one of the most powerful tools we have as believers… and yet, when it comes to teaching our kids how to use it, most of us feel totally unqualified.

There are shelves full of books about prayer—for adults. Courses, podcasts, conferences… you name it. But what about our children? Who’s equipping them?

This is why I had to bring back one of my absolute favorite episodes of Christian Parent/Crazy World—a beautiful, inspiring conversation with Erica Renaud, author of Pray With Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer.

Erica’s heart for prayer is contagious. She’s a mom of five who gets it—life is busy, parenting is hard, and spiritual disciplines can feel out of reach some days. But she also knows the power of starting small, of creating sacred space, and of inviting your children into prayer in ways that are natural, simple, and deeply meaningful.

In this “best of” episode, we talk about:

• Why prayer needs to be with God, not just to Him—and how to help your child grasp that.
• What it means to partner with God through prayer, and how even young kids can feel the weight and joy of that responsibility.
• Why you don’t need to be a spiritual expert—just a humble guide willing to walk alongside your children in faith.
• How to create gentle on-ramps to prayer with mood-setting ideas like music or candles (yes, even simple things help!).
• How to handle unanswered prayers without losing heart—and how those moments can actually strengthen your child’s trust in God.
• And the importance of remembering—how looking back at God’s faithfulness helps your child move forward with courage.

There’s a quote from this conversation that stuck with me:

“Our kids can’t catch what we don’t throw.”

Friend, if we’re not modeling prayer—if we’re not inviting our children into that space—they could miss it altogether. But if we start now in the small, everyday moments, we can give them a gift that will shape their entire spiritual life.

So I hope you’ll tune in. This episode is full of grace, hope, and practical wisdom that you can start using today.

🎧 Listen now: Click on the image below to listen on Life Audio:
 

And after you listen, ask yourself: What’s one small way I can make prayer more present in my family’s life this week?

Let’s raise kids who don’t just know about God—but who know how to talk with Him.

🔹 Memorable Quote from this episode:

The Power of Embracing Insecurity: “The more I… explored that idea that I’m not an expert in this [prayer], the more I explored the the idea that really no parent is adequate in this area. We all know we have room to grow… this is actually a huge benefit. We can lean into our insecurities in prayer. And it actually makes us way better teachers when we’re teaching from a place of insecurity.” ~ Erica Renaud

Take the Next Step:

1. Listen to the episode now. It will change your devotional time and car rides with your kids by inviting prayer into the mix..
2. We all know other parents who need to teach their kids how to pray as well. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.
3. Hit reply and let me know your thoughts. How is this conversation impacting you? What questions do you have? I’d love to hear from you.

With you in prayer…

About the Guest: Erica Renaud is a powerful speaker, passionate writer, and the author of Pray With Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer. She’s the co-founder of two prayer initiatives and frequently speaks at events and conferences throughout the Northeast, encouraging others to go deeper in their walk with God through prayer. Closer to home, Erica and her husband lead regular prayer and worship gatherings in their local congregation while raising their five children.

Erica Renaud: Website, Instagram, Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

• Pray With Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer by Erica Renaud
• Let Us Pray by Watchman Nee