Little Podcast of Good News

S2E7 - Get your kid on the right bus

You know how school is starting up? Lauren and Grace discuss their favorite traditions and back to school hacks and fails!
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S2E6 - Growing Leaders

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.
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S2E5 - Running on hot tea and vibes: Lauren vs the Bible

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?
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S2E4 - Teaching our kids healthy connection

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
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S2E3 - The magic is what Jesus did with the disciples - enjoying family dinner

You know how all the studies show family mealtime leads to future success? Lauren and Grace dive into ideas of how to make family meals happen in our busy lives.
 
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Lauren's Book Recommendations:
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne
The Spiritually Vibrant Home by Don Everts
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitman Earley
Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture by Mark and Lisa Scandrette
Family Talk Conversation Cards
Grace's favorite books for cooking with kids:
Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls
Mother's Little Helper Cookbook
Farmyard Tales Children's Cookbook
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Bonus Episode - Introducing the Bishop's Podcast!

Enjoy a bonus episode from Bishop Shannon Duckworth where she and guest Rev. Ed Bacon explore the first of the baptismal promises.
Follow the Bishop's podcast channel: Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.
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Episode Notes:
The Rev. Ed Bacon: edbacon.com
BOOKS
8 Habits of Love: Overcome Fear and Transform Your Life by Rev. Ed Bacon
Lifesigns: Intimacy, Fecundity, and Ecstasy in Christian Perspective by Henri Nouwen
A Book of Hours by Teilhard de Chardin
The works of Thomas Merton
The works of Rabbi Edwin Friedman, preeminent teacher of family systems & leadership
The works of Fr. Richard Rohr
JUSTICE & RACIAL HEALING
Sacred Ground: episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground/
Visions, Inc: visions-inc.org/
THE DIGNITY INDEX, founded by Tim Shriver dignity.us/
Dignity Index resources: dignity.us/resources
The Dignity Index 8-Point Scale: Link HERE
 
CENTERING PRAYERTeachings of Thomas Keating 
Teachings of The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault
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S2E2 - Something Only You Can Bring

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!
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S2E1 - Marinating in the Scripture Box

You know how the Scripture Box is being shipped today? Lauren and Grace dive into what we can look forward to in it!
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S1E13 - Time is Valuable

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.

S1E12 - Jubilee Day with Rev. Lindsey Ardrey

You know how Juneteenth is coming up and we want our kids to understand that celebration in light of the Gospel message? The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joins Lauren and Grace to discus how we can teach our kids about Juneteenth through that lens.