The Crossway Podcast How Do I Teach My Children to Pray? (Kristen Wetherell)
Oct 20, 2025
Kristen Wetherell, a wife, mother, and author of 'Teach Me to Pray,' shares practical advice on instilling a love of prayer in children. She emphasizes prayer as a vital conversation with God, discusses common roadblocks parents face, and encourages modeling prayer even amid personal struggles. Kristen introduces the ACTS model to help kids pray more effectively and suggests making prayer a natural part of daily life. With tips for engaging shy children and establishing sustainable prayer habits, she equips parents to nurture their kids' spiritual growth.
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Explain Prayer As Simple Conversation
- Explain prayer to children as simple talking to God about what's on their hearts and minds.
- Compare it to talking with important people they know to make it relatable and natural.
Prayer Includes Listening Through Scripture
- Prayer is a divine dialogue that includes speaking and listening through Scripture.
- Reading the Bible often brings clarity or answers after we've prayed about something.
Push Through Messy Prayer Moments
- Expect short attention spans and push through messy family moments instead of waiting for perfection.
- Model persistence in prayer and show kids praying amid the chaos of real life.
