littleboxofgoodnews

Little Podcast of Good News

Kids EN ↓ 71 episodes

Everyday ideas for learning about and living out the way of Jesus in your progressive Christian family.

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S6E1: What is Life? 07.07.2026 26:06

You know how the Life Box just came out? Lauren and Grace dive into the fun of the Life Box! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E13: Happy 4th of July - or not 30.06.2026 35:15

You know how it's the nation's 250th anniversary? Some people are really excited and others are just feeling meh. Lauren and Grace explore how we can celebrate July 4th this year - or not! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E12: What is community? 23.06.2026 34:21

You know how the boxes have a section called “Manna in Your Community” and then “Manna in the World”? Lauren and Grace explore what we mean by that and what is the definition of community. Evangelism Cards The Ministry of Ordinary Places Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E11: Juneteenth with Rev. Lindsey Ardrey (encore) 16.06.2026 41:52

You know how this week is Juneteenth? Lauren and Grace revisit their podcast from last year with the Rev. Lindsey Ardrey about how to celebrate Juneteenth in your family! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E10: Put a book in front of them! 09.06.2026 35:40

You know how we've talked about reading with kids? Lauren and Grace have compiled a bunch of ideas of what your tweens can be reading this summer! Some of the suggestions: Cheaper By the Dozen Little Women Five Children and It The Five Little Peppers and How they Grew Where the Mountain Meets the Moon A Wrinkle in Time (and anything else by Madeline L'engle) Anastasia series (Lois Lowry) The Sec...

S5E9: Celebrating Pride with Rev. Melissa Fouci (encore) 02.06.2026 39:48

You know how it is Pride Month? Grace and Lauren offer a throwback to last year's interview with the (now) Rev. Melissa Fouci about how to best support queer families in our congregations. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E8: #TravelingLamby 26.05.2026 28:02

You know how it has been a while since we started and we are making all kinds of cool stuff in our boxes? Lauren and Grace revisit family prayer spaces - and introduce the idea of traveling lamby! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E7: WWJD (with Rev. Ashley Brown) 19.05.2026 34:40

You know when your kids ask questions about other religions? Lauren and Grace welcome Rev. Ashley Brown to talk about the best ways to respond in an open way that fosters healthy spiritual exploration and growth. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E6: Wasting Time with God 12.05.2026 32:15

You know when your kids tell you that they are bored? Especially with summer approaching? What can we tell them to do? Lauren and Grace talk with author L. Rogers Owens about what it means to just waste time with God and other great practices for kids. Praying Their Way by L. Roger Owens and Mary Clare Owens https://lrogerowens.substack.com/ Just Breathe by Mallika Chopra Little Box of Good...

S5E5: Little Box Moms 05.05.2026 35:57

You know the trend of "Butter Moms"? Lauren and Grace define what a "Little Box Mom" is instead. Are they describing you? **************** Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E4: Even Jesus frustrated his parents on vacation 28.04.2026 39:28

You know how we are starting to plan our summer trips and vacations? Lauren and Grace share ideas for keeping everyone peaceful and lowering the bar for your summer vacation! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E3: What teens want 21.04.2026 35:08

You know how we're always wondering what teens want? They've been talking to Lauren and she is sharing what they are telling her with Grace and you! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E2: Seriously not Literally 14.04.2026 36:27

You know when your kids ask big questions about God that you are not ready to answer? Lauren and Grace explore how to answer those questions. The World Jesus Knew by Marc Olson Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S5E1: Manna - What is it? 07.04.2026 36:05

You know how the Manna Box has just come out? Lauren and Grace explore their favorite parts of it! It's not too late to get your box: LittleBoxofGoodNews.com Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4E14: Keeping the focus on Easter 31.03.2026 31:10

You know how we can feel overwhelmed during the holidays? Lauren and Grace share about how we can keep first things first during Easter. Book ideas: Humphrey's First Palm Sunday by Carol Heyer For Such a Time as This by Angie Smith Children of God Storybook Bible by Archbishop Desmond Tutu Bare Tree and Little Wind by Mitali Perkins Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circ...

S4E13: Holy Week with Bishop Shannon Duckworth 24.03.2026 40:30

You know how the world feels so violent and overwhelming these days? Rt. Rev. Shannon Duckworth, Bishop of Louisiana, joins Grace and Lauren to share about how is Holy Week an opportunity to recalibrate ourselves in the midst of so much uncertainty. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E12: Lauren vs. the Saints 17.03.2026 39:10

You know how today is St. Patrick's Day? Let's see how well Lauren knows her saints! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

Bonus Episode: Becoming a Church Beyond our Walls 12.03.2026 1:02:51

This is a bonus episode of a workshop presented at the Forma Conference in Denver, January 2026. The slides can be found on our youtube channel! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E11: The Unexpected with Jessica Lee 10.03.2026 36:55

You know how unexpected things happen and we all want to help? Lauren and Grace welcome guest Jessica Lee to discuss the best ways to serve and support families. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E10: Daily Devotionals 03.03.2026 29:30

You know how it is Lent? Lauren and Grace share some daily devotional practices that bring them closer to God. ********* My Utmost for His Highest Jesus Calling The Vinedresser's Notebook Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E9: I need a do-over with Mary Beth Abplanalp 24.02.2026 26:17

You know how sometimes we want a do-over as parents or just in life? Mary Beth Abplanalp joins Lauren and Grace to talk about how we can do more than just say I'm sorry. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E8: Make Lent meaningful for your family 17.02.2026 28:27

You know how Lent is beginning? Lauren and Grace explore how to make Lent memorable and meaningful for your family. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E7: Mardi Gras Street Rats 10.02.2026 35:49

You know how it is Mardi Gras season? Lauren and Grace share their best tips and tricks (and a little history) about how to best do Mardi Gras with babies and kids! Our favorite King Cakes: Haydel's Dong Phuong Tartine Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E6: Make a Pilgrimage for Black History Month with Rev. Dr. Jane-Allison Wiggin 03.02.2026 31:47

You know how February is Black History Month? The Rev. Dr. Jane-Allison Wiggin shares what can our faith teach us about how to celebrate it. Lauren and Grace also explore several local opportunities for pilgrimages for families. ************************** Historic St. Luke's , New Orleans EDOLA Pilgrimage to Jackson, MS (register now!!) Pilgrimage Guide for Historic St. Luke's Little Box of Go...

S4 E5: Prisoners of Hope - Finding Peace with Rev. Allison Sandlin Liles 27.01.2026 38:03

You know how we've talked about peace in our families. Lauren and Grace welcome Rev. Allison Sandlin Lilies to discuss how we can cultivate peace in ourselves when we are not feeling particularly peaceful. ************ Episcopal Peace Fellowship Guns to Gardens Just Prayer: A Book of Hours for Peacemakers and Justice Seekers Grow Christians (growchristians.org) Little Box of Good News Little...