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Episode 153 • 23rd September 2026 • Family Prayer Podcast • Dan Wunderlich
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153. Detective Ella

Wednesday - September 23, 2026

Thanks to a tip from Ms. Carolyn, Ella goes into full detective mode to figure out what’s wrong with the rubber plant that’s losing leaves. We see that putting in effort to learn more about the things we wonder is a way of loving God with our minds.

Discussion Question(s)

• What is one intentional step you could take today to try to answer a question you’ve been wondering about?

Prayer

Dear God, we thank you for the way curiosity can inspire us to thought and action. We may not always find the answers we’re looking for, but we can still learn and grow along the way. Help us remember that chasing curiosity is one of the ways we can love you with our minds. Amen.

Episode Music: Morning Walk by Renderings

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