Examen 4: Praying as a Family with Joy Schlichter from Bridgetown Church

S1E4
22:52
December 7th 2023

In this episode of the Beginner's Apprenticeship podcast, we delve into the enriching practice of family prayer with Joy Schlichter, the pastor of Kids and Family at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon. Joy shares her insights on integrating prayer into family life, emphasizing the importance of convergence—where children and adults engage in spiritual practices together. We explore how prayer can be more than just a ritual, but a way for families to connect deeply with each other and with God. Joy highlights the natural ability of children to engage in prayer and how this can profoundly impact both their spiritual growth and that of their parents. The conversation also touches on the role of prayer in fostering personal renewal and potentially igniting broader spiritual revival. Joy's perspective as a kids' and family pastor adds a unique depth to the discussion, illustrating the significant role prayer plays in shaping young lives and the entire family unit.

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At Beginner’s Apprenticeship, we're on a mission to bring families and new believers closer to Jesus through daily prayer. Inspired by the Book of Common Prayer, we’ve adapted Christian prayer rhythms to make an inter-denominational prayer resource for families and households with small children. We pair prayer with song in an effort to give grown-ups and kids resources to pray in the moments they have available, like in the car, at the dinner table, or before bed. We’re praying for a generation raised and saturated in prayer, hoping for a renewal of faith, and doing our best to be faithful to our small part of “Your kingdom come, Your will be done.”

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