The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane - Getting Real with God: Prayer Without the Performance with Addison Bevere

<p>Author Addison Bevere joins Arlene to talk about what honest, un-performative prayer actually looks like — for you and your kids. He shares why humility is a parenting superpower, how to guide children toward "second innocence," and why your morning routine might be the most spiritually significant part of your day. Join us for a truly wisdom-filled conversation about prayer and Addison's new book, <em>Words with God</em>.</p> <p>02:02 The difference between complaining <em>about</em> God vs. going to God in messy intimacy</p> <p>03:07 Humility creates safety — modeling authentic faith for your kids</p> <p>08:37 First innocence vs. second innocence — the real goal of protecting your kids</p> <p>10:39 God won't always deliver you <em>from</em> a thing when that thing will ultimately deliver you <em>to</em> him</p> <p>12:40 Prayer is about presence, not performance</p> <p>15:21 Morning routines, brain science, and how God designed us as receptors</p> <p>20:52 Addison's no-phone morning ritual — and the neuroscience behind it</p> <p>25:02 "Smart mornings do not include smartphones"</p> <p>31:49 Insomnia and surrender: how waking up differently changed everything</p> <p> </p> <p>Grab a copy Addison's books: <a href="https://store.messengerinternational.org/products/words-with-god-book-and-prayer-journal?srsltid=AfmBOorA-KVuorKnODQAuSfY4vBGgK1LSqCKNpTQDBv1tvXHfZkukWYk">Words With God (book and prayer journal) </a></p> <p>Connect with Addison at <a href="https://rediscoverprayer.com/">rediscoverprayer.com</a>. </p> <p><strong>More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:</strong></p> <p>SUBSCRIBE to <a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter </a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a> including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.</p> <p>Follow Arlene on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a> and/or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a></p> <p>Go to Arlene's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p>How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? <a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>, <em>Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.</em></p> <p>Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email [email protected]</p> <p>Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the <a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone </a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)</p> <p> </p><p> Discover more Christian podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a> and inquire about advertising opportunities at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/contact-us">lifeaudio.com/contact-us</a>. </p>