Why Praying With Kids Matters More Than We Think (Podcast)

What if prayer doesn't have to be complicated? This conversation about praying with children reveals a profound truth that applies to all of us: our relationship with God thrives when it's genuine, fun, and natural. The acronym FAN beautifully captures this approach—making prayer Fun, Accessible, and Natural. We're reminded that Jesus Himself said we need faith like a child to enter the kingdom of God, and perhaps that childlike simplicity extends to how we communicate with Him. Instead of making prayer a rigid, formal exercise, we can weave it into everyday moments—washing dishes, jumping over sidewalk cracks, celebrating answered prayers together. When we stop trying to fit prayer into a perfect box and instead let it flow from our authentic selves, we discover that God delights in hearing from us exactly as we are. The challenge isn't to pray more perfectly, but to pray more naturally, inviting God into every ordinary moment of our lives. Whether we're five years old or fifty, the invitation remains the same: just talk to God like you would talk to someone who loves you completely.