Episode Details

Feeling overwhelmed by the busy holiday season and not sure how to make Advent meaningful for your family? In this conversation with Jamie Suel (artist, former missionary, and mom of five grown kids), we're exploring advent family ideas that create space to encounter God instead of just adding more activities to your already-full schedule.

Jamie shares honest wisdom about slowing down, renewing your mind when life feels chaotic, and using beautiful visual reminders to help your kids focus on hope, peace, joy, and love throughout December.

In this episode:

✅Advent family ideas for creating physical and mental space to prepare your heart for Jesus

✅Why traditions aren't just activities—they're cornerstones that help kids remember what matters

✅How to interrupt negative thought patterns and renew your mind with God's truth (Romans 12:2)

✅Beautiful Advent card traditions using hope, peace, joy, and love to teach kids to wait well

✅Why your kids don't need you to be perfect—they need to see an imperfect person walking with God

Ready to make Advent meaningful this year? 

Check out Jamie's beautiful Advent cards and devotionals at her Etsy shop or jamiesuel.com—perfect for creating visual reminders that bring your family back to Jesus all season long!

Jamie and her husband of 31 years homeschooled their 5 children who are now all adults. She now has the joy of being Grandma to 3 precious little ones!

"I spent the first part of my journey of motherhood stressed trying to do it perfectly. I am now seeking to live authentically with my children, and others, so they can know the deep love of the amazing God who created them for purpose in His world. I really want the people in my life to know that!"

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Mentioned Resource:

Prepare Him Room Advent Digital Prints