littleboxofgoodnews

Little Podcast of Good News

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

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S4 E4: Making decisions with Heather Kenny 20.01.2026 29:50

You know how we as parents must make big decisions that affect our kids? Lauren and Grace welcome Heather Kenny to discuss how to do this better. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E3: Thinking about New Year's Resolutions 13.01.2026 33:36

You know how it is now a couple weeks into the new year? Find out if Grace and Lauren have made any resolutions and what are good ideas of how to make goals with your kids. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E2: Peace Be With You 06.01.2026 20:53

You know how we say Peace be with you every week in church? Lauren and Grace are joined by Tamika Gerhardt to discuss what that means and how it can look in our families. EDOLA MLK Day of Service Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S4 E1: Bringing Peace into the New Year 30.12.2025 28:14

You know how it is almost the New Year and the next Little Box of Good News is going to be released? Join Lauren and Grace as they take a peek at the Peace Box set to release next week! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3 E13: The Most Important Thing with Bishop Duckworth 23.12.2025 28:59

You know how Christmas is in just two days? Bishop Shannon Duckworth joins Lauren and Grace to discuss how families can celebrate the season of Christmas and discover the most important thing! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3 E12: It's never too late to Advent 16.12.2025 25:46

You know how next week is Christmas? Lauren and Grace explore how we can make the most out of our last week of Advent, even if we haven't done anything else yet! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3 E11: Lauren vs. Christmas Carols 09.12.2025 47:56

Think you know your Christmas carols? See if you are as good as Lauren while Grace challenges Lauren to the most random Christmas Carol quizzes available! Thank you to St. Cuthbert's in Scotland for so many of these questions! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E10: Belonging a Beloved Child of God with Anna V. Ostenso Moore 02.12.2025 30:59

You know how in the Belonging Box, we learned that we are beloved children of God? Lauren and Grace welcome the Rev. Anna V. Ostenso Moore to discover how that understanding might change how we celebrate Advent this year. ********* Find everything from Rev. Anna here (her incredible books and more): https://www.annavostensomoore.com/ Additional books: The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie dePaola Wai...

S3E9: Get ready for Advent: Jesse Tree ideas and more! 25.11.2025 37:18

You know how Advent starts right after Thanksgiving? Lauren and Grace share ideas of how to prepare to celebrate Advent with our families this year. *********** Here is an outline of a Jesse Tree plan that uses the Just Love Story Bible! Jesse Tree Plan Just Love Story Bible Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E8: Navigating Family Relationships during the Holidays 18.11.2025 27:13

You know how the upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas give us lots of opportunities to spend time with extended family? Lauren and Grace welcome the Rev. Annie Knazs Jung to discuss how we can navigate relationships with those whose beliefs are very different than our own. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E7: Cultivating Gratitude 11.11.2025 29:33

You know how November seems to be the season of Thanksgiving? Lauren and Grace explore how we can cultivate a life of gratitude in our families. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E6: Cuddle Up and Read 04.11.2025 34:15

You know how Lauren said that with the cooler weather, we can cuddle up and read together? She and Grace explore the benefits of reading together and talk about how to start a read-aloud culture in your family! ************ The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon Tonight You Are My Baby: Mary's Christmas Gift by Jeannine Q. Norris Lit...

Bonus: Loving the Littles (and the grown ups who come with them!) 30.10.2025 45:44

Please enjoy this bonus episode, recorded live from the EDOLA Convention October 24-25, 2025. In this breakout session, Grace addresses how churches can become what they are meant to be - a family of God, not a collection of programs. ************* Presentation Slides So You Want to Build A Pray-ground? Welcoming Families in your bulletin EDOLA Parish Grant Application Little Box of Good News Litt...

S3E5 - Living Seasonally: Winter invites you to slow down 28.10.2025 33:19

You know how the clocks are about to change and the season is finally getting cooler? Lauren and Grace talk about how we can live naturally according to seasons instead of the clock. *********** Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen A Homemade Year by Jerusalem Jackson Greer Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E4 - Turning self soothing into self care 21.10.2025 46:09

You know how everything is in full swing right now- school, activities, church, holidays? Lauren and Grace discuss how we parents can practice self-care in the midst of our busy lives. ******************* St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church The Holderness Family Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E3 - Setting up kids to be curious with Rev. Laura Stephenson 14.10.2025 37:14

You know when crazy stuff happens in the world and somehow people start confusing politics and faith? Lauren and Grace are joined by ELCA pastor Rev. Laura Stephenson to discuss how we can protect our kids from those influences. **************** https://ctk-nola.org/ Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E2 - The Importance of Shared Experience - Family movie and game nights 07.10.2025 35:50

You know how people talk about having quality family time? Lauren and Grace explore how we can do that at home without always having to spend money. They are full of tips and suggestions for family movie nights and family game nights! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S3E1 - Belonging Box Release 30.09.2025 32:20

You know how the Belonging Box ships out tomorrow? Lauren and Grace explore their favorite things about this new box! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S2E13 - Let's focus on the change-makers 23.09.2025 36:21

You know how the fall brings about the St. Francis blessing of pets and then All Saint's Day? Lauren and Grace explore how to know who the saints are and how we can celebrate them in our home. *********** Ruby Bridges Historic St. Luke's (St. Francis Joseph-Gaudet National Shrine) Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S2E12 - Cultivating Compassion for Your Children: Conversations with Canon Morgan 16.09.2025 32:14

Join Lauren and Grace as they talk with their coworker, the Rev. Canon Morgan MacIntire about Enneagram types and how understanding our own personality can help us be a better parent. *************** The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Virginia Price The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circ...

S2E11 - Becoming front yard families 09.09.2025 34:49

You know how we are called to proclaim the good news in the world through our actions? Lauren and Grace explore what can this look like with kids. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S2E10 - Christian/Jewish friendships: Marshmallows are not kosher 02.09.2025 34:56

You know how we have that fun activity in the Scripture Box that helps us relate to our Jewish brothers and sisters? How can we do better in those relationships? Lauren and Grace welcome Ellie Streiffer, a Jewish mom friend, for insight and education about how to be better and more respectful friends. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S2E9 - Whatever is in your heart spills out of your mouth 26.08.2025 33:23

You know how confidence and success in life really start with our inner monologue? Grace and Lauren explore how we can enhance our kids' inner monologues. Join them to look for sources to form that monologue including saints and scriptures. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S2E8 - Just being seen - parenting during hard times 19.08.2025 24:16

You know when something is happening and your kids look to you to know how to react? Lauren and Grace talk about how we can react and respond to our kids in a way that is helpful and healthy. ********** The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph. D. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

S2E7 - Get your kid on the right bus 12.08.2025 28:07

You know how school is starting up? Lauren and Grace discuss their favorite traditions and back to school hacks and fails! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News