🙏🏽 Friend, are you wondering how to talk with your children about holiday choices especially October 31st, while helping them follow Jesus with understanding?

If you’re ready to open God’s Word, explore your family’s convictions, and make an informed plan together, then this episode is for you!

Gather your children for this Simple Devotions for Children Family Devotion Episode, you’ll hear as I share my personal convictions about October 31, the “Team Jesus” illustration, and a story about welcoming neighbors with Scripture and church invitations. I encourage families to research, pray, and seek God’s guidance together.

Bible Verse: 1 John 1:9 — God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us when we confess our sins.

Today’s Simple Truth: We can turn to Jesus, receive His forgiveness, and ask Him to guide our choices.

Family Bible Activity: Research the holiday on October 31st, together using reliable, age-appropriate sources. Talk about what you learn, read God’s Word, and make a family plan for how you want to represent Jesus.

Family Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean to celebrate this holiday on October 31st? 2. What can we do to research it together? 3. How can we represent Jesus?

Declarations: 1. Our family seeks God’s wisdom as we make decisions. 2. When we confess our sins, God is faithful to forgive us. 3. With God’s help, we can represent Jesus with love.

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⭐ Website: www.samwatson.org

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Friend, are you praying for your child to have a tender heart—one that listens to God, admits mistakes, and turns back to Him?

If you’re ready to pray for your child with renewed confidence and speak God-centered declarations over their life, then this episode is for you!

In this Simple Devotions for Children Prayer Episode, join in prayer for a tender and repentant heart. Through Acts 3:19, we remember the invitation to turn to God and receive His refreshing. Together, we pray for our children to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, respond to God’s Word, and grow in compassion and empathy.

Friend, your prayer does not have to be complicated. God hears you. Let’s pray together.

Bible verse focus: Acts 3:19 — repentance, turning to God, forgiveness, and refreshing.

📣 Speak these declarations over your child, replacing “my child” with their name:

1. My child has a repentant heart. 2. God is purifying my child’s heart. 3. The Lord refreshes my child’s soul.

⭐ Next Step from Episode

👉 Be a Simple Devotions Insider for weekly encouragement: https://insider.getresponsesite.com/

👉 Book a 30-Minute Coaching Call with Samantha: https://calendly.com/hello-samwatson/call30

⭐ Website: www.samwatson.org

⭐ Join the iDevote International Children’s Ministries community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AqxmwjxRo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

👉 Instagram (@idevote_samanthamwatson): https://www.instagram.com/idevote_samanthamwatson/

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The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.

Have you ever faced a loss so painful that you wondered how to keep going while your children were watching?

Friend, you are not alone. If you're ready to find faith-filled encouragement for a painful season and be reminded that God sees you, then this episode is for you.

In today's episode, I share about the miscarriage I experienced in 2015 and the grief of walking through it far from loved ones as a military family. I also share how God met me in that painful season and why reaching out for support—including professional help—is okay.

I pray this honest conversation meets you with compassion and reminds you that you do not have to carry grief alone.

Content note: This episode includes a detailed personal account of pregnancy loss. Please listen when and if you feel ready.

Samantha first shared this story on Hope After Child and Sibling Loss: An Empty Chair Endeavor. The full interview aired May 26, 2026.

Listen to the full conversation: When Your Darkest Loss Becomes Your Ministry

Aloha 🌺

⭐ Next Step from Episode

👉 Be a Simple Devotions Insider for weekly encouragement: https://insider.getresponsesite.com/

👉 Book a 30-Minute Coaching Call with Samantha: https://calendly.com/hello-samwatson/call30

⭐ Website: www.samwatson.org

⭐ Join the iDevote International Children’s Ministries community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AqxmwjxRo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

👉 Instagram (@idevote_samanthamwatson): https://www.instagram.com/idevote_samanthamwatson/

🚨 EPISODE DISCLAIMER

The content shared on this podcast is for informational and faith-based purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, legal, or professional advice. Please consult a qualified licensed professional in your State regarding your specific situation as needed.