Welcome to Little Shoots Deep Roots, the podcast that equips busy parents to gently nurture faith in their families one simple habit at a time! In this episode, host Christie Thomas sits down with Elizabeth Santelman, author and podcaster, to explore practical, approachable spiritual disciplines for every season of family life.

Feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism or "falling behind" in faith routines? Elizabeth Santelman shares her real-life strategies for remembering God's presence (even during the busiest or most exhausted days) and reveals why celebration is the most underrated (and joy-filled!) spiritual discipline of all.

Whether you're a mom, dad, or caregiver, you’ll discover how little habits can create deep spiritual grooves in your family’s heart, no matter how hectic life gets.

✨ In this episode:

• How to tend the soil of your own heart without aiming for faith perfection

• Tiny practices for busy parents that fuel spiritual growth

• Why “remembering” (not striving) is the real purpose of spiritual disciplines

• The forgotten discipline that brings energy, connection, and delight to family faith

• A peek inside "Gently Tended," Elizabeth Santelman’s new Bible study crafted for women (and adaptable for teens)

• Making habits work for you: why flexibility and grace are key

EPISODE PAGE (including transcript)

📚 FOLLOW-UP RESOURCES:

1. "Gently Tended" by Elizabeth Santelman – Preorder + free bonuses

2. Start Little Guide: 5 simple habits for family faith

3. Book: "Little Habits, Big Faith" by Christie Thomas:

Join us bi-monthly for gentle encouragement, creative ideas, and real talk on growing lasting faith...one little shoot at a time!