About
Art House Dallas Petcha Kutcha event, 2022
When my wife Brady and I found our way to an Anglican church in Dallas, we discovered the Book of Common Prayer — a centuries-old guide for daily scripture reading and prayer. Having some of the structure decided for me was a gift. For the first time, prayer felt less like a discipline and more like breathing.
Then our first son was born, and the routine I'd built gently fell apart. There was no waking up early to pray on two hours of sleep, and for a while what had been a vibrant daily practice just… wasn't there anymore.
But something else was.
As our son started sleeping with some regularity, I noticed a new rhythm had quietly taken its place: story time. Every evening around six, I'd sit with my family and read kid's books — dozens of them. Some with cows, some with flaps, some in Spanish, some without words at all. Some about Jesus. Some downright pointless.
And a few things clicked at once: this time is formative. This rhythm is already in place. And I want God in it.
What if I took the best of my morning prayer life and wove it into the stories we were already reading at night? What if there were an accessible, substantial prayer guide for the whole family — not a watered-down devotional, but real prayer shaped for small hands and short attention spans?
That question became Beginner's Apprenticeship.
Parker Smith
Author & Illustrator
I'm an entrepreneur-dad with my wife Brady and three kids. Beginner's Apprenticeship was inspired in the chaos of raising young children as a means of bringing our kids into prayer time and our prayers into story time. Based in Dallas, TX.
What We Make
Beginner's Apprenticeship creates inter-denominational prayer resources for families and households with small children. Inspired by the Book of Common Prayer, we adapt historic Christian prayer rhythms into books, music, and simple liturgies — pairing prayer with song so grown-ups and kids can pray in the moments they actually have: in the car, at the dinner table, or before bed.
The King is Coming! A Daily Prayer Storybook for Advent
The King is Coming! A Daily Prayer Storybook for Advent –– Our first release pairs the arc of the pre-Christmas waiting season with original music. Using it with my own family, I watched my son learn prayers of repentance and grace, the Lord's Prayer, and the story of Advent — that we are waiting for King Jesus to make all things new. The support from All Saints Dallas and the creative community at Art House Dallas confirmed that this work was worth continuing. The King is Coming! is available as a book, album, and congregational resource kit with presentation slides for a youth-led Advent gathering.
Good Night, God: A Family Liturgy for Bedtime Examen
Good Night, God: A Family Liturgy for Bedtime Examen — Our second release extends beyond a single liturgical season into a daily rhythm of evening prayer. Based on the ancient Prayer of Examen — which I first encountered at a local Jesuit retreat center — it guides families through quieting your soul before God, giving thanks, remembering the highs and lows of the day, and asking for grace in the day to come. I'm drawn to Examen for its simplicity, its accessibility for children, and the way it trains emotional awareness in grown-ups and kids alike. Good Night, God launched as a book, album, and podcast on November 8, 2023.
What's Next
We're continuing the family liturgy series with new resources in development: Prayers of the People for practicing intercession as a family, a Lenten guide through sin, sorrow, repentance, and solemn hope, and a Sabbath liturgy for welcoming rest with candles, songs, and feasting.
We're also developing congregational settings of our existing work — gatherings designed to be liturgical, youth-led, and accessible, giving young Christians a role to play in the life of their church as the seasons turn
Music
Glory at St. Matthews Cathedral in Dallas, TX, 2024 | Performed by Paul and Trisha Demer (and band)
From the beginning, Beginner's Apprenticeship has paired prayer with song. Each book release includes a companion album of original music designed to help families carry prayer beyond the page — in the car, around the house, or as part of a bedtime routine. Our catalog has been brought to life by a generous community of local musicians.
Music team
Rebecca Miller
Singer-songwriter
Singer for TKIC
Lindsey Novak
Songwriter for GNG
Anna Cutchen
Singer for TKIC, GNG
Rachel Bundy
Violinist
Jordan Combs
Audio engineer for GNG
FAQ
What is Beginner's Apprenticeship? An inter-denominational prayer resource for families with small children. We make books, music, and podcasts that adapt historic Christian prayer rhythms for daily family life.
Do I need to be Anglican or liturgical to use these resources? Not at all. Our resources are designed to be accessible across traditions. If you can read a bedtime story, you can pray with your kids using these books.
What ages are these for? The books are written for family story time, so they work best with children roughly ages 1–7. That said, the prayers themselves are substantial enough for grown-ups to find meaningful on their own.
How do the books and music work together? Each book release has a companion album. The songs reinforce the prayers and stories from the book, giving families a way to carry the liturgy beyond the page — in the car, at the table, or as background during play.
Are the books available in stores? Beginner's Apprenticeship is entirely self-published and currently available through our website. We're actively exploring wider distribution.
What's coming next? We're working on new resources around the Prayers of the People, Lent, and Sabbath — as well as congregational settings for churches and children's ministries.
How can I support this work? Buy a book, share it with a friend, or tell your church about us. Word of mouth has been the engine behind everything so far, and we're grateful for every family that joins in.
About
Art House Dallas Petcha Kutcha event, 2022
When my wife Brady and I found our way to an Anglican church in Dallas, we discovered the Book of Common Prayer — a centuries-old guide for daily scripture reading and prayer. Having some of the structure decided for me was a gift. For the first time, prayer felt less like a discipline and more like breathing.
Then our first son was born, and the routine I'd built gently fell apart. There was no waking up early to pray on two hours of sleep, and for a while what had been a vibrant daily practice just… wasn't there anymore.
But something else was.
As our son started sleeping with some regularity, I noticed a new rhythm had quietly taken its place: story time. Every evening around six, I'd sit with my family and read kid's books — dozens of them. Some with cows, some with flaps, some in Spanish, some without words at all. Some about Jesus. Some downright pointless.
And a few things clicked at once: this time is formative. This rhythm is already in place. And I want God in it.
What if I took the best of my morning prayer life and wove it into the stories we were already reading at night? What if there were an accessible, substantial prayer guide for the whole family — not a watered-down devotional, but real prayer shaped for small hands and short attention spans?
That question became Beginner's Apprenticeship.
Parker Smith
Author & Illustrator
I'm an entrepreneur-dad with my wife Brady and three kids. Beginner's Apprenticeship was inspired in the chaos of raising young children as a means of bringing our kids into prayer time and our prayers into story time. Based in Dallas, TX.
What We Make
Beginner's Apprenticeship creates inter-denominational prayer resources for families and households with small children. Inspired by the Book of Common Prayer, we adapt historic Christian prayer rhythms into books, music, and simple liturgies — pairing prayer with song so grown-ups and kids can pray in the moments they actually have: in the car, at the dinner table, or before bed.
The King is Coming! A Daily Prayer Storybook for Advent
The King is Coming! A Daily Prayer Storybook for Advent –– Our first release pairs the arc of the pre-Christmas waiting season with original music. Using it with my own family, I watched my son learn prayers of repentance and grace, the Lord's Prayer, and the story of Advent — that we are waiting for King Jesus to make all things new. The support from All Saints Dallas and the creative community at Art House Dallas confirmed that this work was worth continuing. The King is Coming! is available as a book, album, and congregational resource kit with presentation slides for a youth-led Advent gathering.
Good Night, God: A Family Liturgy for Bedtime Examen
Good Night, God: A Family Liturgy for Bedtime Examen — Our second release extends beyond a single liturgical season into a daily rhythm of evening prayer. Based on the ancient Prayer of Examen — which I first encountered at a local Jesuit retreat center — it guides families through quieting your soul before God, giving thanks, remembering the highs and lows of the day, and asking for grace in the day to come. I'm drawn to Examen for its simplicity, its accessibility for children, and the way it trains emotional awareness in grown-ups and kids alike. Good Night, God launched as a book, album, and podcast on November 8, 2023.
What's Next
We're continuing the family liturgy series with new resources in development: Prayers of the People for practicing intercession as a family, a Lenten guide through sin, sorrow, repentance, and solemn hope, and a Sabbath liturgy for welcoming rest with candles, songs, and feasting.
We're also developing congregational settings of our existing work — gatherings designed to be liturgical, youth-led, and accessible, giving young Christians a role to play in the life of their church as the seasons turn
Music
Glory at St. Matthews Cathedral in Dallas, TX, 2024 | Performed by Paul and Trisha Demer (and band)
From the beginning, Beginner's Apprenticeship has paired prayer with song. Each book release includes a companion album of original music designed to help families carry prayer beyond the page — in the car, around the house, or as part of a bedtime routine. Our catalog has been brought to life by a generous community of local musicians.
Music team
Rebecca Miller
Singer-songwriter
Singer for TKIC
Rachel Bundy
Violinist
Lindsey Novak
Songwriter for GNG
Jordan Combs
Audio engineer for GNG
Anna Cutchen
Singer for TKIC, GNG
FAQ
What is Beginner's Apprenticeship? An inter-denominational prayer resource for families with small children. We make books, music, and podcasts that adapt historic Christian prayer rhythms for daily family life.
Do I need to be Anglican or liturgical to use these resources? Not at all. Our resources are designed to be accessible across traditions. If you can read a bedtime story, you can pray with your kids using these books.
What ages are these for? The books are written for family story time, so they work best with children roughly ages 1–7. That said, the prayers themselves are substantial enough for grown-ups to find meaningful on their own.
How do the books and music work together? Each book release has a companion album. The songs reinforce the prayers and stories from the book, giving families a way to carry the liturgy beyond the page — in the car, at the table, or as background during play.
Are the books available in stores? Beginner's Apprenticeship is entirely self-published and currently available through our website. We're actively exploring wider distribution.
What's coming next? We're working on new resources around the Prayers of the People, Lent, and Sabbath — as well as congregational settings for churches and children's ministries.
How can I support this work? Buy a book, share it with a friend, or tell your church about us. Word of mouth has been the engine behind everything so far, and we're grateful for every family that joins in.
About
Art House Dallas Petcha Kutcha event, 2022
When my wife Brady and I found our way to an Anglican church in Dallas, we discovered the Book of Common Prayer — a centuries-old guide for daily scripture reading and prayer. Having some of the structure decided for me was a gift. For the first time, prayer felt less like a discipline and more like breathing.
Then our first son was born, and the routine I'd built gently fell apart. There was no waking up early to pray on two hours of sleep, and for a while what had been a vibrant daily practice just… wasn't there anymore.
But something else was.
As our son started sleeping with some regularity, I noticed a new rhythm had quietly taken its place: story time. Every evening around six, I'd sit with my family and read kid's books — dozens of them. Some with cows, some with flaps, some in Spanish, some without words at all. Some about Jesus. Some downright pointless.
And a few things clicked at once: this time is formative. This rhythm is already in place. And I want God in it.
What if I took the best of my morning prayer life and wove it into the stories we were already reading at night? What if there were an accessible, substantial prayer guide for the whole family — not a watered-down devotional, but real prayer shaped for small hands and short attention spans?
That question became Beginner's Apprenticeship.
Parker Smith
Author & Illustrator
I'm an entrepreneur-dad with my wife Brady and three kids. Beginner's Apprenticeship was inspired in the chaos of raising young children as a means of bringing our kids into prayer time and our prayers into story time. Based in Dallas, TX.
What We Make
Beginner's Apprenticeship creates inter-denominational prayer resources for families and households with small children. Inspired by the Book of Common Prayer, we adapt historic Christian prayer rhythms into books, music, and simple liturgies — pairing prayer with song so grown-ups and kids can pray in the moments they actually have: in the car, at the dinner table, or before bed.
The King is Coming! A Daily Prayer Storybook for Advent
The King is Coming! A Daily Prayer Storybook for Advent –– Our first release pairs the arc of the pre-Christmas waiting season with original music. Using it with my own family, I watched my son learn prayers of repentance and grace, the Lord's Prayer, and the story of Advent — that we are waiting for King Jesus to make all things new. The support from All Saints Dallas and the creative community at Art House Dallas confirmed that this work was worth continuing. The King is Coming! is available as a book, album, and congregational resource kit with presentation slides for a youth-led Advent gathering.
Good Night, God: A Family Liturgy for Bedtime Examen
Good Night, God: A Family Liturgy for Bedtime Examen — Our second release extends beyond a single liturgical season into a daily rhythm of evening prayer. Based on the ancient Prayer of Examen — which I first encountered at a local Jesuit retreat center — it guides families through quieting your soul before God, giving thanks, remembering the highs and lows of the day, and asking for grace in the day to come. I'm drawn to Examen for its simplicity, its accessibility for children, and the way it trains emotional awareness in grown-ups and kids alike. Good Night, God launched as a book, album, and podcast on November 8, 2023.
What's Next
We're continuing the family liturgy series with new resources in development: Prayers of the People for practicing intercession as a family, a Lenten guide through sin, sorrow, repentance, and solemn hope, and a Sabbath liturgy for welcoming rest with candles, songs, and feasting.
We're also developing congregational settings of our existing work — gatherings designed to be liturgical, youth-led, and accessible, giving young Christians a role to play in the life of their church as the seasons turn
Music
Glory at St. Matthews Cathedral in Dallas, TX, 2024 | Performed by Paul and Trisha Demer (and band)
From the beginning, Beginner's Apprenticeship has paired prayer with song. Each book release includes a companion album of original music designed to help families carry prayer beyond the page — in the car, around the house, or as part of a bedtime routine. Our catalog has been brought to life by a generous community of local musicians.
Music team
Rebecca Miller
Singer-songwriter
Singer for TKIC
Lindsey Novak
Songwriter for GNG
Anna Cutchen
Singer for TKIC, GNG
Rachel Bundy
Violinist
Jordan Combs
Audio engineer for GNG
FAQ
What is Beginner's Apprenticeship? An inter-denominational prayer resource for families with small children. We make books, music, and podcasts that adapt historic Christian prayer rhythms for daily family life.
Do I need to be Anglican or liturgical to use these resources? Not at all. Our resources are designed to be accessible across traditions. If you can read a bedtime story, you can pray with your kids using these books.
What ages are these for? The books are written for family story time, so they work best with children roughly ages 1–7. That said, the prayers themselves are substantial enough for grown-ups to find meaningful on their own.
How do the books and music work together? Each book release has a companion album. The songs reinforce the prayers and stories from the book, giving families a way to carry the liturgy beyond the page — in the car, at the table, or as background during play.
Are the books available in stores? Beginner's Apprenticeship is entirely self-published and currently available through our website. We're actively exploring wider distribution.
What's coming next? We're working on new resources around the Prayers of the People, Lent, and Sabbath — as well as congregational settings for churches and children's ministries.
How can I support this work? Buy a book, share it with a friend, or tell your church about us. Word of mouth has been the engine behind everything so far, and we're grateful for every family that joins in.
Quiet time doesn't have to be so quiet anymore.
Bring prayer into story time with durable board books and songs, raising a new generation of faith.
Quiet time doesn't have to be so quiet anymore.
Bring prayer into story time with durable board books and songs, raising a new generation of faith.
Quiet time doesn't have to be so quiet anymore.
Bring prayer into story time with durable board books and songs, raising a new generation of faith.
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