Justin Whitmel Earley - Habits of the Household

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Is it possible to create purpose and spiritual growth in your kids in the mess of everyday life? Bestselling author of Habits of the Household, Justin Whitmel Earley, will show you how to establish ordinary routines that make a big difference in the spiritual habits of your kids (and you too!). This is the book I wish I would have read when my kids were younger. Today you'll learn about: 

2:11 From a missionary in China to a lawyer???

4:35 Your new bedtime routine with your kids 

7:07 What does it look like to adopt a liturgy?

9:30 Hectic mornings? Try this simple habit

17:40 How to form new habits 

21:51 Why is kneeling in prayer so important?

25:10 Join the Hang 10 movement

Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer from Richmond, Virginia. He's the award-winning author of books like The Common Rule and the book we're talking about today, Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms. He also has a children's book, The Big Mess. Justin and his wife Lauren have four boys.  

Find out more about Justin Whitmel Earley and his books on his website https://www.justinwhitmelearley.com/

Learn about the Hang 10 Movement to change the next generation's relationship with technology https://www.hangtenmovement.com/

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