In this episode we chat with our guests Mary O'Brien and Jocelyn Loane about what the Bible says about family traditions, how repeated rhythms can benefit our families, and how we can keep our focus on relationships rather than 'rules' amidst it all. We then share some practical ideas and examples of the kind of daily, weekly and yearly rhythms that can draw Christian families closer to God and closer to each other. Links:An Arrival to Celebrate: Fun Advent devotions for busy families unwrapping God’s big Bible plan by David and Janice Whittingham. Parenting in God's Family: Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Issues, which contains a chapter on 'Setting rhythms that point our family to Jesus' by Wendy Lin and a chapter by our guest, Jocelyn Loane. Motherhood: How the gospel shapes our purpose and priorities by Jocelyn Loane Growing Faith articles:Considering Christ with your children at Christmas by Jocelyn LoaneGetting in the Christmas Spirit by Wendy Lin Mothers Union Sydney. Listen to past Mothers Union Christian seminars on Soundcloud. Theme music: Soul's Getting Wet by Ali Maegraith. Produced by Ali Maegraith and Gerard Masters. Available on SoundCloud.