Explore every episode of the podcast Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy
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| Love, Teach, Play with Connected Families' Sensitive & Intense Kids Course | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:45:48 | |
Do you struggle parenting your sensitive or intense kid, maybe because you are sensitive and intense? Listen in to my conversation with Lydia Rex of Connected Families to see how their Sensitive and Intense Kids course can help you love, teach, play to discipline and disciple your kids. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)
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| Bible Study with Kids - A New Method for Playing in God's Word | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:16:13 | |
Do you want your kids to love to spend time with God in His Word? Check out my new AAH COOL method. This episode started as a video, if you want to see the printables I share about check out my youtube channel: yoututbe.com/@playfullyfaithfulparenting
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| PFP 194 | Exploring Play as a Discipline Tool in Parenting | Is Play Rewarding Bad Behavior? | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:13:48 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting with your host, Joy Wendling. Today, we're diving into the often misunderstood role of play in discipline. Many parents perceive play as inappropriate during moments of misbehavior or power struggles. But what if there's a better way? Drawing insights from Lawrence Cohen's "Playful Parenting" and Jim and Lynn Jackson's "Discipline That Connects With Your Child's Heart," Joy explores how playful discipline can transform power struggles into opportunities for connection and growth. Discover why play is not a reward but a powerful tool to reinforce love, understanding, and the fruit of the Spirit in your parenting journey. Let's redefine discipline together and see how you can be equipped to handle those challenging moments with grace and playfulness. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)
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| What Are You Afraid of, Mama? | Disciplining from the Power of the Holy Spirit | 2 Timothy 1:7 Ep 108 | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:25:04 | |
What are you afraid of, mama? Do you ever fear that a gentle or playful response will perpetuate the problem? Are you afraid that unconditional love during obedience won’t teach your child a lesson? Listen to what 2 Timothy 1:7 says about fear and let’s dive into the verse a bit deeper. Your Turn to Play: Play with and love your child in their misbehavior. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| How Do You Know Your Kids Have An Authentic Faith? | Goals in Christian Motherhood | An Environment of Curiosity | Ep. 107 | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:16:05 | |
What is your goal as a Christian mama? Have you thought about that? If you have a goal, do you know the signs that you are accomplishing that goal? What would your children following Jesus look like to you? Let’s talk about that. You Turn to Play: Play and pray with your goal and the signs you are achieving your goal as a Christian mama. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Tell the Next Generation | Who did God command to teach the children? | Mama & Jesus Time in Psalm 78:1-9 | Ep. 106 | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:16:50 | |
I’m doing a book study with a Mom’s Group on Michelle Anthony’s Spiritual Parenting. I’m on fire. What would it take to reignite the passion to share Jesus with your kids and help them to know and experience God? Your Turn to Play: Play in an unfamiliar Psalm. Add faith to play, add play to faith. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Do I Need to Discipline My Kids Right Away? | Dealing with Anger in Motherhood | Ep 105 | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:20:24 | |
Do you deal with anger as a mama? Do you bring this into your discipline? Do you feel compelled to deal immediately with misbehavior? Let’s take a look at what Scripture says about anger and its impact. You Turn to Play: Play with what will help you to take a beat and discipline out of what your children need, not out of your own anger. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Hurrying Along the Kingdom of God | Reflecting God's Patience | 2 Peter 3:8-16 Ep. 104 | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:12:05 | |
God understands how one day can feel like a thousand years, and how the years fly by. Yet, he is patient for our sake. What if, today, we were patient for the sake of our children. So that by our patience He might be seen and experienced. Could this hurry along the Kingdom of God? Your Turn to Play: Play in your weakness, by praising God for being our strength. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Encouragement for the Christian Mama | Connect Families Certified Parent Coaches Blessings and Wisdom | Episode 103 | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:11:38 | |
Parenting is hard! But, you are not alone. Listen in on wisdom, blessings, and encouragement from some of the Connect Families Certified Parent Coaches. Then, reach out and get your free consult. You Turn to Play: Lean into joy. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Sharing the Good News with Our Kids | Isaiah 53:7 | Ep 102 | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:14:47 | |
Do you think your feet are beautiful? God does! Let’s talk about the message of Good News that we share with our kids to make our feet so beautiful. Your Turn to Play: Go get or give yourself a pedicure and think about how beautiful God thinks your feet are. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Teaching Independent Play to Your Kids | Ep 101 | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:24:36 | |
We do our best to play with our kids and give them all the attention that we can, but sometimes dishes need to be done, towels need to be folded, or dinner needs to be made and you just can’t play with your child. How do your help your kids learn to play independently? It can be a challenge! Listen in for 5 steps to get you a little more space and your child a lot more play. You Turn to Play: Play for connection first. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Celebrating 100 Episodes | Ep 100 | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:12:58 | |
100 EPISODES! Wow! This has been such a beautiful journey and today I invited my oldest onto the podcast to interview me and celebrate. Have a listen. You Turn to Play: Celebrate 100 episodes with me by leaving a review! You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Links from the episode: Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you:
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| Should I Let My Kids Quit? | Questions to Help You Purposefully Decide | Ep 99 | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:18:54 | |
How can we be purposeful parents when our children want to quit a sport, team, lesson, instrument, dance, or hobby? Today we will explore some questions and goals that can guide us in making that decision. You Turn to Play: Before deciding to let your child quit or not, ask God for wisdom and decide what is the lesson you want them to learn from this circumstance. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| PFP 193 Parent Coach's Parenting Fail | Walking through Connected Families Framework | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:21:16 | |
In this heartwarming episode of "Playfully Faithful Parenting," host Joy Wendling opens up about a personal parenting fail that turned into a remarkable moment of growth and connection. Listen as Joy recounts a challenging day at the park that led to frustration and embarrassment but ultimately demonstrated the transformative power of playful and faith-filled parenting. Guided by the Connected Families framework and the grace of the Holy Spirit, Joy shares how she turned a difficult situation into an opportunity for deeper connection with her child. Join me for an honest, insightful, and encouraging story that highlights the importance of meeting our children's needs with love and play, even in the toughest moments. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)
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| Come Closer To God, Christian Mama | James 4:8 | Ep 98 | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:13:59 | |
James 4:8 invites us to come closer to God and promises that when we do, he will come closer to us. How do we do that in parenting? How do we leave behind the world’s expectations and lean in to God and his desires for our parenting? Your Turn to Play: Wash your child’s hands and think about how God offers to cleanse not only our hands, but our hearts as well. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| WHINING!! How Do I Respond Well to Whining? | Discipling Your Kids When They Whine | Ep 97 | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:21:46 | |
WHINING!!! Most of us hate it and want it to go away permanently. Many of us may still do it without even realizing it. Today we are going to look at peaceful and purposeful approach to whining. I’d love to hear your feedback, so send me a message about what you thought about this episode. You Turn to Play: Take a breath, shake it off, and pray before addressing your child’s whining. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Embracing Your Weakness to Praise God's Strength | Psalm 81:1 | Ep 96 | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:11:07 | |
How can God be our strength when we power through on our own accord? Sometimes it takes accepting our limitations, weakness, and brokenness to embrace God’s strength. Your Turn to Play: Play in your weakness, by praising God for being our strength. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Teaching Like Jesus Using Object Lessons | Interview with Anne Marie Gosnell | Ep 95 | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:36:26 | |
Episode Summary: Today I am chatting with Bible Teacher, Anne Marie Gosnell. She will encourage you to play with your kids and inspire you to teach like Jesus by using object lessons. Bio: Anne Marie is a Bible Teacher and Bible curriculum writer with more than 30 years of experience. She has created Bible lessons and taught children about Jesus at churches, camps, Christian Schools, and conferences. She is the owner of the Bible Creative Online Conference and FutureFlyingSaucers Resources where she helps busy parents and church leaders teach fun, flexible, multi-age, budget-friendly bible object lessons that enhance the spiritual growth of children. She lives with her husband and three children in South Carolina. Verses from the episode:
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| Fighting the Good Fight as a Mama | 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Devotional | Ep 94 | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:18:35 | |
What does it mean to fight the good fight as a Christian mama? Are we fighting for our kids’ souls? Are we taking on the world? Listen to today’s episode to find out. Your Turn to Play: Invite God into all 24 hours of your day, not just your quiet time. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 93: Playful and Developmentally Appropriate Ways to Teach the Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:22-23 | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:23:50 | |
Episode Summary: In this episode, we talk about playful ways to discuss the Fruit of the Spirit with your family. Though the fruit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) is not a to-do list, we can be intentional in allowing the Holy Spirit to work in our lives and our kids’ lives. You Turn to Play: Choose one of the playful ways to talk with your kids about the fruit of the Spirit. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 92: Romans 8:14-17 Theology Thursday | Mama, You Are A Child of God | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:15:57 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Romans 8:14-17. We are taking some time to be affirmed by God’s Word and the Holy Spirit that we are first children of God before we are parents. Your Turn to Play: Take 5 deep breaths and invite the Holy Spirit to affirm your spirit of your identity as a child of God. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 91: Play vs Entertainment | Using Play to Help Our Kids Be More Like God | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:25:07 | |
Episode Summary: Psalm 92:5 says, “O Lord, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts.” In this episode, we talk about how to help our kids work and have deep thoughts… PLAY! This episode explores the differences between play and entertainment. You Turn to Play: Ask the 3 questions to determine whether something is play or entertainment, You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 90: Proverbs 16:3 Theology Thursday | 3 Steps to Committing Your Parenting to God | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:14:31 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Proverbs 16:3. As a planner, I LOVE this verse. It really helps to keep my eyes on him, instead of the outcomes, especially in parenting. Your Turn to Play: Make a vision board, simple or complex, of some of your parenting goals. Commit them to the Lord. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 89: Playfully Teaching Our Kids About Tithing | Giving Generously | Playful Holy Spirit Lesson | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:19:35 | |
Episode Summary: In this episode, I share 2 very practical and playful ways to disciple your kids around tithing/generosity and the Holy Spirit. Your Turn to Play: Pick one of these two ideas to try with your family. The Holy Spirit is with you. You’ve got this, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| PFP 192 | How to Stop Managing Your Child's Behavior | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:17:28 | |
Are you tired of constantly managing your kids' behavior? In this episode, we look at how you can stop managing behavior and instead mentor beliefs. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)
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| Ep 88: Romans 15:13-14 Theology Thursday | Uncontainable Joy and Radiating Hope | Empowered to Effectively Instruct Our Kids | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:16:49 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Romans 15:13-14. The Passion Translation of these verses is so beautiful and really speaks to the heart of motherhood. It is a prayer of strength, hope, peace, and purpose for us as we seek him and point our kids to him. Your Turn to Play: Pray these verses to yourself as you look in the mirror. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 87. Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn in Our Kids and the Bible | Are We Making Our Children Feel Unsafe? | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:21:39 | |
Episode Summary: Have you ever used fear to get your kids to obey? I have! Our kids’ bodies respond to threats and presumed danger in 4 common ways: fight, flight, freeze, and fear. When I look at the times when my kids’ bodies have told them that I am unsafe, I feel compelled to change and grow. I want to reflect God in my discipline of them. I know you do, too. Let’s explore these responses our kids have to fear and look at some biblical examples, as well. Your Turn to Play: Teach your kids the 4 responses to fear and play Red Light, Green Light using the 4 responses. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 86: 1 Year Anniversary | Discipleship through Discipline | Peaceful, Purposeful, and Playful Parents | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:17:10 | |
Episode Summary: 1 YEAR OF PLAYFULLY FAITHFUL PARENTING! Thank you listeners! What a year! In this episode, I share some of the things God has been teaching me through recording the podcast and where I feel God calling me for the future. Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 85: Interview with Bronwyn Mullen | Author of Little Miss Muffin Books | Being a Disciple to Disciple Our Kids | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:24:38 | |
Episode Summary: Today I am chatting with an incredible Christian mama, Bronwyn Mullen, that I met through a reel on Instagram. She has written the sweetest little book called Little Miss Muffin. My girls adore it and I think your kids will enjoy it, too! Just for my listeners: If you send a DM to @littlemissmuffinbooks on Instagram to directly order a book, she will ship it for free. 😁 Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 84: Zechariah 4:6 Theology Thursday | Being a Spirit-Empowered Mama | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:11:19 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Zechariah 4:6. This verse encourages us that we can not parent in our own strength, but we need to be Spirit-empowered mamas working in the strength of God. Your Turn to Play: Celebrate a weakness this week! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 83: Threats, Yelling, and Body Language, Oh My! | Should We Use Fear to Gain Obedience? | Reflecting God in Discipline | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:21:48 | |
Episode Summary: Do you encounter God in the little everyday moments of life that bring you joy? If you aren’t, you may be missing the fullness of joy from that moment. In today’s episode, I highlight ways that my mama friends encounter God through play and what that might mean for you. Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 82: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Theology Thursday | Experiencing Jesus' Peace in ALL Situations | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:11:06 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at 2 Thessalonians 3:16 through a parenting lens. It is a reminder that because Jesus is with us, we can experience his peace in ALL situations. Your Turn to Play: Next time you are feeling triggered or anxious, as Jesus to make his presence known and his peace felt. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 81: Inviting God in Your Play | How Real Christian Mamas Encounter God in Play | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:24:38 | |
Episode Summary: Do you encounter God in the little everyday moments of life that bring you joy? If you aren’t, you may be missing the fullness of joy from that moment. In today’s episode, I highlight ways that my mama friends encounter God through play and what that might mean for you. Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 80: Philippians 4:8 Theology Thursday | Focusing on What is True, Right, and Noble in our Kids and Ourselves | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:11:55 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at a Connected Families favorite verse, Philippians 4:8. I share how our focus directs our actions and our kids’ identity. Your Turn to Play: Create an image or list of the true, noble, right, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy things about each of your kids. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 79: Finding God in Play | A Theological Look at the 7 Properties of Play | Play as Worship | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:23:27 | |
Episode Summary: In his work on play, Dr. Stuart Brown describes the 7 properties true play must include: purposelessness, voluntary nature, inherent attraction, freedom from time, diminished self-consciousness, improvisational potential, and continuation desire. In today’s episode, I look at these 7 properties theologically and how embracing them could help us more fully reflect and worship God. Your Turn to Play: Reflect on the 7 properties of play and consider these questions:
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| PFP 191 | How to Tell Bible Stories for Kids | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:19:52 | |
Let’s tell Bible stories for kids that will help them to own their faith! This is episode 4 in a series on developmentally appropriate practices that will help your kids take ownership of their faith. In this episode, we look at three simple strategies to use when reading Bible stories for kids.
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| Ep 78: Revelation 19:1 Theology Thursday | What Belongs to God | Calling as a Christian Parent | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:15:06 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Revelation 19:1. We have the freedom to enjoy life and enjoy parenting because “Salvation and glory and power belong to God” and not to us! Hallelujah! Your Turn to Play: Play without worrying about those things that do not belong to you! You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 77: Playfully Faithful Family Experience | Personalizing Your Family's Discipleship in Playful and Meaningful Ways | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:21:18 | |
Episode Summary: Today I am excited to invite you to a Discipleship Parent Coaching Program that God has been working on for years with me. Through my seminary experience, certifications, walking with families in churches, coming alongside my friends, and my own parenting journey God has laid out an amazing family discipleship plan that will help you use your gifts, talents, personality, and authentic faith to introduce your children to an abundant life with the Lord in ways that speak to them uniquely. You will walk away with a personalized, practical, and flexible family faith planner that will allow you to feel equipped and encouraged to point your family to Christ. Listen for an amazing offer! Your Turn to Play: Play with these topics and ask the Holy Spirit how you can be intentional in letting them guide your family discipleship. Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 76: Luke 10:41-42 Theology Thursday | A Prayer for Overwhelmed Mamas | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:06:50 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Luke 10: 41- 42. This comes from the well-known story of Mary and Martha. I also read a prayer from To Light Their Way. Your Turn to Play: Embrace Jesus’ peace and play. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 75: Preparing the Soil and Planting Seeds with Lee Ann Mancini | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:31:42 | |
Episode Summary: This episode is our fourth and final episode of Interview June. I chat with Lee Ann Mancini. I contacted Lee Ann about being on the podcast because my kiddos love Sea Kids and I thought a producer of a show would have some great insight into how to wisely use shows in discipleship. I love Lee Ann’s passion for helping kids know Jesus and helping families to know how to help that happen. In this conversation, we chat about making discipleship a daily practice and how starting young can make a big difference. Lee Ann’s Bio: Lee Ann Mancini is passionate about raising little ones to have a strong foundation in Jesus. Her companies, Raising Christian Kids and Sea Kids, work together to provide biblically-based, award-winning products (books, animation series, curriculum) and services (podcast, free resources) that equip all who are raising the next generation in Christ. It is about the salvation of our children and the preservation of Christianity! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 74: Acts 16:14 Theology Thursday | Creating an Environment for Kids to Listen | Praying for the Lord to Open Our Children's Hearts | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:17:39 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Acts 16:14. In this verse, we are introduced to Lydia. I love that she sells purple cloth. Are you a purple girl, too? We focus on the phrase, “the Lord opened her heart.” We get to create an environment and relationship with our kids where they want to listen, but God opens their hearts. Your Turn to Play: Pray God would open your child’s heart to him. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 73: Kids and Worship with Yancy | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:39:24 | |
Episode Summary: This episode is the third of Interview June. This was a bold ask for me, y’all but she said yes! It’s Yancy!! I used her music in my first full-time church position. If you don’t know her, check out her music online, on Amazon Music, on Apple Music, on Right Now Media, or wherever! Your kiddos will love it. Mine think I am a total rockstar just by association now. Yancy’s Bio: Yancy Wideman Richmond is a worship leader, songwriter and producer of hundreds of songs that make Jesus loud. Her Dove Award-winning music is all the things kids love and everything adults value. She is a powerhouse at leading and teaching kids from birth to preteen how to worship and creates popular worship resources for churches and homes around the world. Yancy authored the book “Sweet Sound: The Power of Discipling Kids in Worship.” She is a passionate advocate of raising disciples to worship. With a family legacy of children’s ministry, her authority and PK perspective help encourage and champion the Kidmin community that the seeds they are planting will reap a harvest that will go on to affect families for generations. Yancy lives with her husband and two sons in Nashville, TN. Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 72: Ecclesiastes 11:8 Theology Thursday | Enjoying Life as a Mom | Play as an Adult | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:22:51 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at one of my favorite play verses, Ecclesiastes 11:8. We read a quote from The Screwtape Letters of how the enemy wants to steal us away from abundant life with Jesus through the mundane, but we can battle that and disciple our kids through living life to the full. Your Turn to Play: Do something YOU enjoy with God. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 71: Stages of Spiritual Development with Dr. Milton Uecker | Play as Processing | Creating a Culture of Play | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:40:34 | |
Episode Summary: This episode is the second of Interview June. I have been looking forward to sharing this for months. I talk with Dr. Milton Uecker about creating a culture of play and the different stages of spiritual development. He shares with us how kids of different ages grow in faith and what we can do to help them. Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Links from the episode: Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com . Freebies for you:
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| Ep 70: Hebrews 12:1 Theology Thursday | Letting God of What is Weighing You Down | Endurance in Parenting | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:15:18 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Hebrews 12:1. It encourages us to let go of the things that weigh us down and let God prune our sins, so we can have the endurance to run our race. Your Turn to Play: Race your kids with a heavy backpack, then do it again after letting go of the things that weigh you down. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 69: Playful Picture Books with Valerie Ellis of Our Everyday Parables | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:37:07 | |
Episode Summary: This episode kicks off a month of interviews each Monday: Interview June, as my oldest calls it. Valerie Ellis is our first guest and it is a fantastic conversation about play and children’s books. Valerie could not be a more perfect Playfully Faithful Parenting guest. She shares amazing book resources and brings a beautiful freshness to reading picture books. Valerie’s Bio: Valerie Ellis is a children’s book writer, speaker, and co-founder of the multi-author blog Our Everyday Parables, which offers fun ideas, book reviews, and parenting resources for families pursuing faith and compassion. She is also a nonprofit consultant, trainer, and grant proposal writer serving education and human service organizations in the Houston area, where she lives with her husband, Josh, and their two boys. A former public school teacher, Valerie understands how important connectivity and play are to learning and growth. She serves on the children’s ministry team at her church and is a member of organizations such as SCBWI, Texas Library Association, and MOPS/MOMSnext. Verses from the episode: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Links from the episode:
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| PFP 190 | How to Help Your Child Grow Spiritually Through Play | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:16:27 | |
Do your kids own their faith or are they simply following you in your faith? You can help them today to take ownership of their faith for a lifetime by using play. Here are 3 tips for using play to help your child grow spiritually. You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama! Links: (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)
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| Ep 68: 1 Timothy 4:16 Theology Thursday | Model and Teach | Being Your Kid's Children's Pastor | 02 Jun 2022 | 00:22:11 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at 1 Timothy 4:16. This verse teaches us the importance of modeling and teaching our kids. We need both! And, we cannot neglect our own faith to focus on our kids’ faith lives. Your Turn to Play: Do something YOU love to do with God and invite your kids along. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 67: Surfing the Waves | Coming Alongside Your Child's Spiritual Interests | Parenting for Faith's 5 Key Tools Part 4 | 30 May 2022 | 00:22:16 | |
Episode Summary: This is the last in a 4-part episode on Parenting for Faith’s 5 Key Tools. This week we look at Surfing the Waves. This is looking for what your child is interested in coming alongside them in that spiritual interest or finding ways to include non-spiritual interests in discipleship. Your Turn to Play: Be a student of your child and add faith to their play and play to their faith. Verses from the episode:
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| Ep 66: We Play in the Darkness | John 8:12 | 26 May 2022 | 00:05:41 | |
Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday I share a poem I wrote in response to the shooting this week and share John 8:12. Your Turn to Play: Play in the darkness and hug your babies tight. You can do it, mama! Verses from the episode:
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