Worship Whys
Discover why your church is called to welcome kids in worship. Host Dawn Rundman interviews a church leader who gives insights on topics from ushers to pipe organs to why worship is good for babies' brains. A quick listen for ministry leaders, worship planners, and anyone who wants to support the presence, gifts, and leadership of children in worship.
Episodes
WHY is church camp such a pivotal faith event for so many kids, and how can worship leaders expand that special summer experience to create excitement year ‘round?
Worship Whys host Dawn Rundman talks with Rozella Haydée White, who shares experiences from her decades of youth ministry experience at a variety of camp environments. Rozella offers feedback for worship leaders about how to incorporate camp and the love of God’s outdoor...
WHY incorporate poetry into your children’s ministry?
Children crave rhyme, rhythm and wordplay as their language develops and poetry, like music, will amuse and amaze them. Published poet and multi-disciplinary artist Joe Davis shares powerful ideas about how to incorporate poetry in worship with Worship Whys host Dawn Rundman. Joe’s practical advice will deepen your understanding of why poetry is a thrilling addition to your wors...
WHY use the pipe organ in your church to more deeply engage children in worship?
Children are curious about the magnificent instrument in your church—and sometimes a little frightened by it! David Sims, longtime church organist and current Music Development Manager at Augsburg Fortress, pulls out all the stops in a conversation with Worship Whys host Dawn Rundman.
David offers practical pointers on how to introduce children to th...
WHY to think about the brains of your youngest congregation members as you plan worship.
Neuroscientists have made dramatic breakthroughs in mapping babies’ brains and are learning how the brain’s plasticity in the first few years of life shapes lifelong development. Worship Whys host Dawn Rundman’s fascination with early brain formation led her to take a deep dive into the subject in her doctoral studies and
influenced her to wr...
WHY does reflecting on your own faith story give you insight into children at your church today?
What are your childhood church experiences that were meaningful, even profound? Reflecting on your own personal faith journey can give you insight into what is impacting the children you connect with.
Worship Whys host Dawn Rundman shares her faith autobiography as an example. A preacher’s kid growing up in the Midwest, Dawn was moved...
WHY isn’t there more information on how churches are doing when it comes to welcoming children in worship?
Get ready to hear some good—and not-so-good—news from research that reveals just that. Augsburg Fortress has completed a groundbreaking national research project with children’s ministry leaders in the ELCA. In this podcast, Worship Whys host Dawn Rundman shares findings that look at the current state of kids in worship acro...
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