Exploring Tiny Steps with Big Impact: Nurturing Faith in Your Children and Yourself with Christie Thomas
In this episode of Steps to Trusting, Erin Michele is joined by children's ministry expert Christie Thomas to discuss how little steps, motivated by faith can make an impact. They explore the pressures parents face in discipling their children, the importance of living in one's identity as God's beloved child, and the need to let go of the idol of self-sufficiency. Christie shares insights on the significance of tiny habits in fostering faith and offers personal stories of how small, consistent acts, like praying blessings over children, can result in substantial spiritual growth. They also touch upon the broader implications of relying on God in all relationships, advocating for genuine humility and reliance on God's strength.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Introducing Christy Thomas
00:44 Advice for Overwhelmed Parents
01:53 Pressures in Parenting and Discipleship
04:00 Role of Parents in Children's Faith
06:04 Trusting God in Parenting
15:48 Balancing Grace and Consequences
22:23 Tiny Steps of Faith
23:56 Christy's Book: Little Habits, Big Faith
25:25 Impact of Little Habits
29:38 Personal Growth and Parenting
31:11 Broader Relationships and Reliance on God
33:21 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
34:35 Where to Find More from Christy
35:00 Final Encouragement and Goodbye
Christie Thomas is a mom and writer who has been involved in children’s ministry for most of her life, including working as director of children’s ministry for more than a decade. Christie is a family discipleship coach to many parents who need equipping, support, and encouragement. She deeply believes that every Christian parent can confidently nurture deep faith in their kids through little habits that add up over time. Her devotionals and children’s books help parents cultivate faith-filled moments. She lives with her husband and three boys in Canada.
