5 Questions to Ask Your Kids on Sunday Afternoon
Sunday morning can feel wild. Getting everyone dressed, fed, and out the door on time is its own kind of miracle. You make it to church, hear a great message, sing together, and then pile back into the car. And just like that, the morning is over.
But here is the thing: the message does not have to end when the service does.
Why Sunday Afternoon Is the Perfect Time to Talk
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 gives parents a clear and simple vision for discipleship: “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.“
Sunday afternoon is one of the best opportunities of the week to do exactly that. The sermon or children’s ministry message is still fresh on their minds. And a few intentional questions on the drive home or around the table at lunch can turn a Sunday morning event into a real family conversation about faith.
Here are 5 questions to get you started.
1. What is one thing you heard today that you remember?
Start simple. You are not quizzing your kids or testing their theology. You are just opening the door. This question is low-pressure and works well for middle schoolers who might otherwise give you a one-word answer. Whatever they say, follow it with curiosity.
2. Was there anything that confused you or that you did not understand?
This one is powerful because it gives your kids permission to have questions. A lot of kids sit through church feeling lost, but never say anything because nobody asks. When you create space like this, you create the atmosphere for real conversation.
3. Did anything the pastor said connect to something happening in your life right now?
This is where things get personal. You are helping your kids learn to apply Scripture to real life, which is exactly what Deuteronomy 6 is talking about. Do not force it if nothing comes to mind, but when something does connect, slow down and stay there.
4. Is there anything from today that you want to pray about this week?
You are teaching your kids that listening to the Word of God leads to prayer. This question naturally bridges Sunday morning and the rest of the week, keeping the conversation going beyond one afternoon. You might even follow up on Thursday and ask if God answered.
5. Based on what you heard today, where do you need Jesus’ power in your life right now?
End with something to hold onto. This question helps your kids process and summarize what they heard in their own words, which is one of the best ways to internalize a message. Write it down somewhere if you can. A whiteboard in the kitchen, a note on your phone, or even a sticky note on the bathroom mirror.
You Do Not Need a Curriculum for This
One of the biggest myths in family discipleship is that you need a program, a workbook, or a perfectly planned devotional to make it count. Sometimes the most powerful discipleship happens in ordinary moments, with a simple question and a willing heart.
Sunday afternoon is already built into your week. The message has already been preached. All you have to do is keep the conversation going.
Try one or two of these questions this Sunday to get the conversation started!
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Enjoy, and please let me know if it was helpful for your family!
Additional Resources
Family Discipleship: A Biblical Guide for Parents
Building a Realistic Family Bible Study Routine
Finish the School Year Strong as a Family
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