Little Podcast of Good News

You know how school is starting up? Lauren and Grace discuss their favorite traditions and back to school hacks and fails!

You know when we tell our children that they can be a force for good in the world? Lauren and Grace welcome Heather Kenny to discuss how we help nurture and grow leadership skills in our children.

You know how some quotes get stuck in your head? Since we're in the middle of the Scripture Box, join Grace as she quizzes Lauren on which quotes are actually from the Bible!

Can you beat Lauren?

You know when you try to talk to your kids but you only get one word answers? Lauren and Grace explore ways to connect and really talk with your kids.

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Vroom App

You know how we have a paid youth minister at our church? Why do they keep asking me to volunteer? Does my kid actually want me there?

Join Grace and Lauren to explore the ins and outs and whys of youth ministry!

You know how the Scripture Box is being shipped today? Lauren and Grace dive into what we can look forward to in it!

You know when your kids have been off school for a month and you are running out of creativity for the summer? Lauren and Grace explore ideas of what to do with your kids.

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Little Free Library Map

Machete (that Grace bought for her kid)

You know how research shows that mothers are the main source of home faith formation? Lauren and Grace are joined by the Rev. Bobby Hadzor to answer the question of how dads can be more involved in their family faith formation.

You know how so much of the data we read about Christian parenting is gathered from hetero couples? How can we as the church better empower and equip same-sex couples in their Christian parenting?

Lauren and Grace welcome Melissa Carnall Fauci to talk about how we all can be more welcoming and supportive of one another.

You know how our mascot is a lamb? Lauren and Grace explore the history and significance of Lamby and the lamb in scripture and tradition.

You know how May becomes a whirlwind of everything for the kids that you can lose yourself? Join Lauren and Grace for ideas of how to stay rooted even in busy times of life.

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Bedtime Chapel Podcast

Jesus Calling - daily devotional by Sarah Young

Happy Mother's Day! You know when it feels like the responsibility for family faith formation is always falling to Mom? Good news! Lauren and Grace discuss the research behind this and what supports moms need from the church today.

You know when things that are supposed to be meaningful, like prayer and church, just become routine? What can we do? Or is that okay?

Lauren and Grace explore what it means for routines to become meaningful in everyday life.

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Habits of the Household

Common Prayer for Children and Families

Liturgical Style 

You know how today is Earth Day, is that just one more hallmark holiday? Or should it mean more for us as Christians? Lauren and Grace explore how we can celebrate Earth Day with our families.

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Easter and Earth Day by Rev. Casey Shobe

You know how Easter is our biggest feast as a church, but it’s not always treated like that. How can we make it more meaningful in our families? Lauren and Grace talk to Bishop Shannon Duckworth to find ideas for your family.