Who Will Shape the Next Generation?

YOUTUBE DESCRIPTION: 🎵 Can you build a child's faith before they can even read?
Research shows that 85% of people who follow Christ 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, known around 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—a ministry 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 BIG love with little hearts.

📖 Jean Thomason's Book
Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives
https://www.jeanthomason.com/sharing-gods-big-love

🌐 Jean Thomason Website
https://www.jeanthomason.com

🎈 Miss PattyCake Website
https://www.misspattycake.com

📺 Miss PattyCake Streaming Channel
https://www.misspattycake.com/streaming

▶️ Jean Thomason YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@JeanThomason

🎵 Miss PattyCake Music
Available on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora and wherever you stream music.

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