Inviting Kids into Authentic Prayer with Erica Renaud (Re-Aired)

Do you ever feel unsure how to lead your kids in prayer without it feeling forced or awkward? Welcome to The Collide Podcast Summer Highlight Series!All summer long, we’re bringing back some of our most impactful episodes — powerful conversations centered around life-changing collisions with Jesus. Whether this is your first time hearing the episode or you’re revisiting an old favorite, each story is filled with hope, healing, and purpose.This episode originally aired in September 2024 and quickly became a favorite among parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders. In this episode, author and speaker Erica Renaud shares a grace-filled, practical approach to inviting children into meaningful conversations with God—without pressure, performance, or guilt.About This EpisodeErica draws from her book Pray with Me to explore how adults can help children engage in authentic, powerful prayer. We talk about how parents’ own hang-ups with prayer can impact their kids, and how to move toward a more relational, creative, and joy-filled way of praying together. Whether you’re raising kids or leading them in ministry, this episode offers encouragement and simple, transformative practices to help children know God as a loving Father—not just a gift-giver.Meet Erica RenaudErica Renaud is a passionate speaker, writer, and the author of Pray with Me: Help Your Children Engage in Authentic and Powerful Prayer. She is the founder of two prayer initiatives and serves as a leader in her local church. A mom of five and an art teacher, Erica brings warmth, creativity, and deep faith to everything she does. She’s committed to helping families cultivate a meaningful relationship with God through prayer.In This Episode, You’ll LearnHow to invite children into prayer without pressure or obligationWhy your own relationship with prayer shapes how your kids experience GodCreative ways to help kids talk to God with honesty and trustHow to shift their (and your) perspective of God from gift-giver to loving FatherEncouragement for parents who feel unsure about leading their kids spirituallyHow This Episode Will Encourage YouYou’ll leave this episode feeling empowered and inspired to make prayer a natural, joyful part of family life. Erica’s insight will remind you that perfection isn’t required—just a willingness to show up, ask good questions, and invite God into everyday moments.🎧 Listen & Subscribe - Don’t miss any new episodes! Subscribe to The Collide Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you listen.Connect with Erica on her Website or Instagram.Connect with Willow - Website | Instagram | FacebookFollow & Support CollideJoin our community a wecollide.net for conferences, events, resources, and inspiration for women pursuing healing, purpose, and deeper faith.🛍️ Shop for good at the Collide Store🎁 Partner with Collide and impact lives with your financial gift💑 Visit Collide’s website for upcoming conferences, events, and resources📲 Follow Collide on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspiration, and ministry updates📰 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide