Beyond Baptism

On our third week of Advent, Taylor, Jason and Amy Jo discuss what it means to celebrate Christmas as both a "normal" holiday and as a Christian holiday. Listen along as we discuss ways to celebrate the season this year and what it can be like to parent Christian children in a season where it can be so distracting.

Listen in on our Christmas Eve Breather. We know these are crazy times, so we created this episode to give you a holy pause. Take a deep breath and join us for some time away from all the holiday craziness.

For our second week of advent, Pastor Taylor Pryde Barefoot, Youth Ministries Director Jason Rhymer and Children's Ministries Director Amy Jo Alspaugh discuss how we bless our children and how they are blessed by the Church. This episode looks at the story of Mary and Elizabeth and the act of giving blessings. Join along as we release a podcast every week of advent for both children and youth families.

For our first week of advent, Pastor Taylor Pryde Barefoot, Youth Ministries Director Jason Rhymer and Children's Ministries Director Amy Jo Alspaugh discuss the season of Advent in the Church. In this episode we will give a quick background of the season of Advent and ways you can celebrate advent as a family this season. Join along as we release a podcast every week of advent for both children and youth families.

Our Youth Ministry Team shares some youth group favorite games in this episode! As we gather together with our families this episode has some fun and engaging ways for your family to spend the holiday together.

In this episode, Children's Ministries invites the Reverend Dr. Leanne Hadley to discuss sacred space, prayer, and creating holy habits as parents. Rev. Dr. Hadley shares her creativity, wisdom, and intellect. This episode is inspiring and thought-provoking and will give you an invaluable toolkit for the holiday season. This episode is geared toward households with children who are elementary-age and younger.

Resources:

Touching Heaven: Real Stories of Children, Life and Eternity

Blessed to be a Blessing: Sacred Circle Time for Children

Leanne's Website

In this episode the Youth Team and Pastor Nathan Arledge discuss "Jesus and Justice." This episode includes a recap of the summer small group series on race offered by the Youth Team and an opportunity to learn more about the importance of social justice to the Youth Group as they continue their anti-racism work. This is informative for anyone wanting to learn more about the conversations our young people are having about race and justice.

In this episode, Children's Ministries answers questions from parents like you! We answer questions about the ministries at our church, theology, and Christian parenting. Listen along and learn more about our ministry and get to know the team!

Recommended Resources:

(6:55) https://bit.ly/3oV9rBD Bread in a Bag Recipe

(7:06) https://bit.ly/2I05NG5 At Home Communion Guide

(9:35) https://bit.ly/3p3HmYC The Beginner's Bible

(9:39) https://amzn.to/3l8i61m Jesus Storybook Bible

(9:43) https://bit.ly/3et1yOZ Read-Aloud Stories Bible (Vol. 1-5)

Today, the Youth Ministry program talks about the values and mission that the church tries to instill into the children that are part of the church. Jason Rhymer talks about the program as it was before he took control of the program, some of the changes he has made, and why those changes will be important moving forward.

Children's Ministries is starting a series on "Parenting with the Enneagram." This is an introductory episode on the Enneagram and why it matters in parenting. In this episode, which kicks off the series, our team interviews the Rev. Dr. Chris Schoolcraft, an Enneagram specialist. The Enneagram is a tool that helps us understand our motivations within our personality type and can aid in growth as both a Christian and as a parent. This episode is appropriate for parents of children of all ages (or anyone interested in learning more about the Enneagram)!