Can you build a child's faith before they can even read? Research shows that 85% of people who followChrist make that decision by age eight—making the early years one of the most important opportunities for spiritual formation. In this joyful and practical conversation, Marion MacKenzie sits down with author, speaker, worship leader, and beloved children's entertainer Jean Thomason, knownaround the world as Miss PattyCake®. Together they explore how parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers can intentionally plant seeds of biblical truth that grow into a lifelong "sticky faith." Jean shares her remarkable journey from classically trained singer and worship leader to becoming Miss PattyCake—aministry that has reached hundreds of thousands of children through music, movement, stories, and biblical teaching. She explains why spiritual formation begins much earlier than many parents realize and offers practical ways to make faith a natural part of everyday family life. In this episode you'll discover: • Why spiritual formation should begin in infancy • How to create "sticky faith" that lasts a lifetime • The powerful connection between music, memory, and biblical truth • Why parents are a child's most influential spiritual leaders • Practical ways to disciple children at home • How praise becomes a pathway into God's presence • Biblical encouragement for raising the next generation with confidence One statement from this conversation will stay with you: "Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them." Whether you're raising children, serving in children's ministry, teaching, or simply investing in the next generation, this episode will inspire and equip you to share God's BIGlove with little hearts. 📖 Jean Thomason's Book Sharing God's Big Love with Little Liveshttps://www.jeanthomason.com/sharing-gods-big-love 🌐 Jean Thomason Websitehttps://www.jeanthomason.com 🎈 Miss PattyCake Websitehttps://www.misspattycake.com 🎵 Miss PattyCake MusicAvailable on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and wherever you stream music. 👉 SUBSCRIBE to The UPside Conversations for inspiring interviews featuring filmmakers, authors, musicians, ministry leaders, health experts, entrepreneurs, and culture influencers who are making a positive difference inour world. 👉 Please LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE 👉 SUPPORT OUR SHOW: Go to: TheUpside.tv ✨ With God, there is always an UPside. ________Christian parenting, Christian parents,spiritual formation, sticky faith, children's ministry, preschool ministry,toddler Bible lessons, biblical parenting, faith at home, family discipleship, Jean Thomason, Miss PattyCake, Marion MacKenzie, The UPside Conversations, Christian podcast, Christian talk show, raising godly children, Christianfamily, worship for children, praise and worship, early childhood development #TheUPside #MarionMacKenzie #JeanThomason #MissPattyCake #ChristianParenting #StickyFaith #SpiritualFormation #FaithAtHome #FamilyDiscipleship #ChildrensMinistry #RaiseGodlyKids #ChristianFamilies #BibleTeaching #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFamily #Worship #KingdomKids #Parenting 👉 SUBSCRIBE to The UPside with Marion MacKenzie for inspiring conversations featuringfilmmakers, authors, musicians, ministry leaders, health experts,entrepreneurs, and culture influencers who are making a positive difference inour world. 👉 Please LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE 👉 SUPPORT OUR SHOW: Go to: TheUpside.tv ✨ With God, there is always an UPside. 👉 SUBSCRIBE to The UPside with Marion MacKenzie for inspiring conversations featuringfilmmakers, authors, musicians, ministry leaders, health experts,entrepreneurs, and culture influencers who are making a positive difference inour world. 👉 Please LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • SUBSCRIBE 👉 SUPPORT OUR SHOW: Go to: TheUpside.tv ✨ With God, there is always an UPside.
