How would your family life change if you truly believed—deep down—that you and your kids are dearly loved, on your busiest and messiest days?

On this quick episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark explores how embracing our identity as “dearly loved children” is our most transformative identity in Christ. Christen shares wisdom from Ephesians 5, practical ways to model sacrificial love for your kids, and her own family stories to help you with yours

• [00:01:11] Rooting your parenting in the truth that you are "dearly loved"
• [00:04:23] How kids naturally imitate their parents

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Does transformation in yourself or your family life ever feel impossible?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark explores how "being made new" in Christ brings hope and real spiritual growth for parents and kids alike, even when family time feels rushed and imperfect. If you've ever wondered how to model authentic faith at home or guide your children through discipleship while embracing your own flaws, this episode offers the encouragement you need.

• [00:01:05] Discovering the Biblical foundation for being made new
• [00:05:05] Handling setbacks and showing your kids what true spiritual growth looks like in everyday family life

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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Is your family connected to the Body of Christ?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives into how being an active part of the church body is essential to Christian discipleship and raising Christian kids. Through a look at Ephesians 4, Christen challenges families to step beyond just attending church discovering together what it means to serve, grow, and embrace a true faith both inside and outside your home.

• [00:01:16] Why every member of the church body, big or small, is needed
• [00:03:34] How actively serving as a family shapes your kids’ understanding of faith, purpose, and what it really means to belong.

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What are the gifts of the Spirit and do you recognize them in yourself and your kids?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites you to pause and rediscover your God-given identity. Both as a parent and as a family. You’ll explore practical ways to cultivate faith at home, empower your children’s spiritual growth, and uncover the purpose packed into your unique gifts - and your kids’ gifts!

• [00:01:06] Why every believer receives gifts from the Holy Spirit
• [00:05:07] Recognizing the Spirit’s work in your children

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast
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Have you ever thought about getting baptized?

In this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark delivers a dose of inspiration for you as a Christian and parent. She unpacks what it means to be unified in Christ, under "one Lord one faith one baptism", shares a personal story about her own kids’ journey with baptism, and gives practical encouragement for nurturing faith in yourself and your family, and how to approach the topic of baptism:

• [00:01:13] The rally cry of "one Lord, one faith, one baptism"
• [00:03:03] Honest conversations with kids about getting baptized

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What is your God-given calling?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives into the heart of Christian parenting by unpacking what it truly means to be "called"—not just for specific roles or ministry, but as our core identity in Christ. Get ready for practical inspiration on integrating faith at home, raising Christian kids by example, and infusing everyday family time with purpose and spiritual growth.

• [00:01:18] The big transition in Ephesians: from "who you are" to "how you live" as a Christian parent
• [00:03:27] Discover your calling and how to live it out

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• Instagram: @7minutedevotions, @christenclark
• Family Podcast: @collidekidspodcast

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What are the limits of God’s love?

On this heartfelt episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark invites you to pause in the middle of your parenting hustle and reflect on your true identity in Christ. Using Paul’s prayer from Ephesians 3, Christen explores how faith at home, spiritual growth, and raising Christian kids all begin by grasping—not alone, but together—just how wide, long, high, and deep the love of Christ really is.

• [00:01:14] Embracing “I am learning the depths of Christ’s love” as a fresh identity marker beyond simply being busy
• [00:02:16] Why understanding God’s love and pursuing discipleship happens best in community, not isolation

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What does it really look like to be “rooted and established in love” in your faith and family life?

On this episode of 7 Minute Devotions for Busy Parents, host Christen Clark dives into Ephesians 3, unpacking spiritual growth, purpose, and identity for Christian parents committed to raising Christian kids. Through real-life stories, Christen challenges listeners to embrace discipleship in the everyday moments. These can be in mundane family routines, or heartfelt conversations while exploring how God’s unwavering love fuels faith and shapes family life.

• [00:01:11] “I am rooted and established in love”
• [00:05:50] Telling your kids what you love about them

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