How to Lead Your Family Through Advent with Danielle Kitchen| 379

Dad Tired

In this episode, Jerrad talks with Danielle Hitchen, author of Sacred Seasons and founder of Catechesis Books. They explore what Advent means, how the Church has observed it through history, and how you can lead your family through it with simple, meaningful practices. Danielle offers both the why and the how helping you slow down, reflect, and lead your kids into the bigger story of God’s work.

What You’ll Hear:
• What Advent is and why it matters
• When it starts and how to explain it to your kids
• How to create new family traditions without adding pressure
• What a Jesse Tree and Advent wreath can teach your kids
• Why silence is one of the most overlooked disciplines
• How waiting can build longing and deeper trust in Jesus

Tune in to help your family walk through Advent with truth.
Episode Resources:

1. Danielle’s Book – Sacred Seasons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0736986476
2. Catechesis Books: https://www.catechesisbooks.com
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