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Giving our kids words for their faith through liturgical prayer with Doug McKelvey

May 12, 202627m

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In this episode, Doug McKelvey shares how prayer and liturgy can become powerful tools for discipling kids through all of life’s stages, but specifically the transition to adulthood.

We talk about the value of written prayers alongside spontaneous prayer, how ancient rhythms can help reorient our hearts in a noisy world, and why giving our kids words for their faith matters more than we might realize. We also discuss the challenge of releasing control as parents and learning to trust God with our children’s stories in every season.

Doug is the author of the Every Moment Holy series, including his newest book, Rites of Passage, which offers liturgies designed to support young adults as they navigate life, identity, and faith.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Doug McKelvey

(02:57) The Journey of Every Moment Holy

(06:07) The Relevance of Ancient Prayers

(08:55) The Shift in Prayer Practices

(12:11) The Impact of Written Prayers

(14:57) Supporting Young Adults in Transition

(18:04) The Role of Parents in Young Adult Faith

(21:06) Trusting God in Parenting

(23:54) Conclusion and Resources

Resources Mentioned

Rites of Passage book