Little Podcast of Good News

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.

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Here is an outline of a Jesse Tree plan that uses the Just Love Story Bible!

Jesse Tree Plan

Just Love Story Bible

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.

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.

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.

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Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen

A Homemade Year by Jerusalem Jackson Greer

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.

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St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church 

The Holderness Family

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.

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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!

You know how the Belonging Box ships out tomorrow? Lauren and Grace explore their favorite things about this new box!

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.

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Ruby Bridges

Historic St. Luke's (St. Francis Joseph-Gaudet National Shrine)

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.

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The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Virginia Price

The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

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.