# 520: How to Grow Spiritually Alongside Your Kids This Summer

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Podcast: [Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wire-talk-with-karen-stubbs-639214)
Published: 2026-06-02T07:00:00+00:00
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We’re kicking off a brand-new summer series today! All month long, we’ll be talking about how to make the most of the new rhythm summer brings to your home. In this episode, we’re talking about simple, practical ways moms can grow spiritually alongside their kids. We hope this conversation encourages you that you don’t have to do this perfectly to take meaningful steps of growth toward Jesus together as a family. Episode Recap: Whether you look forward to summer or dread it, try to enjoy it! (2:00) You do not have to entertain your child all summer long (4:14) Which kind of summer mom are you? (7:15) You want your kids to see Jesus shining through you to your kids (11:35) Let your kids see your real struggles (appropriately) (14:00) Pray BIG with your kids (17:00) Walk your kids through unanswered prayers when you are praying together (20:31) Model humility and repentance (22:00) What does this look like at different ages? (25:30) Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7(NIV) “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Discussion Questions: Which part of this conversation felt most challenging to you: praying big, modeling repentance, letting your kids see your struggles, or something else? Which one of these do you feel like you’re already doing? How can you create small, intentional spiritual rhythms in your home this summer without putting pressure on yourself to “do it perfectly”? What is one practical step you could take this week to help your kids see authentic faith lived out in everyday life? Resources: Pick up a copy of Karen’s devotional to read this summer Register for the SOAR Conference today . Snag How t…

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