Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy

Episode Summary: In this bonus episode, I share about a great resource for teaching your elementary-aged kids about church history in a fun way. This is a new book series by Danika Cooley called the Who What Why? Series. It includes three books: Who Was Martin Luther? What Was the Gutenberg Bible? Why Did the Reformation Happen? This book series has history, culture, theology, humor, and the gospe...

Episode Summary: This is such a fun conversation with Christie Thomas of Little Shoots Deep Roots. We talk about how small habits can make a big impact and how spiritual parenting can be awkward at times, but grows to become more natural as we begin to add little touch points of faith throughout our days and lives. Christie’s Bio: After getting a BSc in Biology, Christie spent her entire adult wor...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I share a theology of creativity and how we can better incorporate that into our lives, our kids, and our faith. We talk about process art vs product art, plus being made in the image of a creative God. I also share NASA research that proves we are all “creative geniuses” from birth and we talk about ways to practice using that creativity that is still there in al...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I share about a little mental shift we can make to help us make more time for play. I introduce the ideas of: micro-play meso-play macro-play mega-play Play is important, but it doesn’t need to meet certain expectations. It can be quick and easy while still making a positive impact. Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I interview Katie Wetsell of Parent with Hope. She is Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and loves to especially help parents of children who experience anxiety. Katie introduces us to grounding, a coping tool, and ways to use it both playfully and faithfully as we help our kids work through tough moments Katie’s Bio: I'm a pediatric nurse and mom of four t...

Episode Summary: This episode is inspired by something I heard Stefanie Gass say on a recent episode of her podcast. She said, “I don’t know how to play with my kids.” I thought, “Oh! I can help!” Here are a few tips I have to share: 1. Ask your kids for help 2. Just say yes 3. Keep practicing 4. Prioritize the time 5. Create something 6. Let it go! 7. Put on some music 8. Pray Verses from the epi...

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talk about the history and importance of Sunday School and Children’s Ministry for your family. All of these benefits are to support and equip families as they pursue Christ every day in their homes and in their communities. Children’s ministry is not designed to be your child’s primary discipleship. We all need more than 1 hour of Jesus a week . Here are the b...

Episode Summary: In today’s episode, I talk with Christia and Kenny DeShields about playful declarations and their newest book, God Made Me Perfect. Christia and Kenny DeShields are educators, songwriters, musicians, and creatives, who carry the spirit of family everywhere they go. Parents to three boys, ages 2, 4, and 6, They enjoy family adventures, making memories and having fun. Find them on I...

Episode Summary: In this episode, I share practical tips on how to incorporate play into your family’s faith and faith into your family’s play. Faith into Play: Look for and ask about: Bible Stories Characters God’s Characteristics Fruit of the Spirit/godly traits Play into Faith: Do Playful Bible Reading & Playful Prayers Use games, experiments, and object lessons to share about the character of...

Episode Summary: Let’s talk about what play really is. We will look at it both from a scholarly and a Biblical POV. United Nation’s Committee on the Rights of the Child’s definition : “‘ Play ’:  Children’s play is any behaviour, activity or process initiated, controlled and structured by children themselves; it takes place whenever and wherever opportunities arise. Caregivers may contribute...

Episode Summary: In this episode we look at play and the important role it plays in a child’s development. The Areas of Development: cognitive (includes language) social-emotional physical spiritual Play builds synapses between neurons in the brain, When these connections are not made they are pruned making it more difficult to build later on. If we can build our children’s brains’ connections in...

Episode Summary: In this Bonus Episode I chat with Wendy Schulz about spiritual parenting, play, and the only 4 toys you need to start Bible play , Hint, hint… you probably already have them at home! We also talk about how she encourages mamas to play through modern-day pilgrimages to Europe. It is a fun conversation that you won’t want to miss! Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Matthew 1...

Episode Summary: In this very first episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, I share my testimony and tell you my journey so far to becoming a Playfully Faithful Parent. Stops on the journey include: Young Life Failed Mission Work Being a full-time Nanny Children’s and Youth Ministry Director Fuller Theological Seminary Running an In-home Daycare Family Ministry and Opening a Preschool Transitioni...

Episode Summary: As a Christian mama you have decided that you want your kids to know and love Jesus. You believe that God, through his Word, has called you to be the one to teach your children and journey with them and the Holy Spirit. So, now what? The most important first step in introducing your kids to Jesus, is you having a vibrant, life-giving relationship with Him. You must spend time with...

Episode Summary: In Episode 003 we discuss 10 tips for introducing your kids to Jesus. Ultimately, it is not our responsibility whether our children choose to follow Christ or not; it is theirs. Even if we do everything right, which we won’t, our kids may choose their own path or take a few detours. Your job is to teach them well, pray for them often, and then, trust God with the rest. Here are a...

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