Little Podcast of Good News

Little Podcast of Good News

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

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August 4, 2026 25 mins

You know how we're all going a little crazy with the end of summer?

Today Lauren takes on "Disney or the Bible." See how you compare!

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You know how the rhythms of summer are different and soon we’ll be going back to the rhythms of school? Lauren and Grace welcome Canon Wendy Clare Barrie to talk about how we choose to spend our family time amidst the rhythms of life.

Book List:

https://wendyclairebarrie.com/

Circle of Wonder Books by Laura Alary

Candlewalk by Karin Holsinger Sherman

Around the Circle by Laura Alary

Seasons of Wonder by Bonnie Smith Whitehou...

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You know how the high schoolers shared last week? Lauren and Grace are joined by middle schoolers today who want to make sure that they are not forgotten!

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You know how we just hosted a teen service camp? Lauren and Grace sit down with some of the high schoolers to learn what they have to say about life.

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July 7, 2026 26 mins

You know how the Life Box just came out? Lauren and Grace dive into the fun of the Life Box!

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June 30, 2026 35 mins

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!

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June 23, 2026 34 mins

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

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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!

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June 9, 2026 35 mins

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 Secret Garden

Heidi

Hoot (anything by H...

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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.

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May 26, 2026 28 mins

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!

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May 19, 2026 34 mins

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.

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May 12, 2026 32 mins

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

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May 5, 2026 35 mins

You know the trend of "Butter Moms"? Lauren and Grace define what a "Little Box Mom" is instead. Are they describing you?

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Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu

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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!

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April 21, 2026 35 mins

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!

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April 14, 2026 36 mins

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

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April 7, 2026 36 mins

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

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March 31, 2026 31 mins

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

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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.

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