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Did you know that about 96% of Americans celebrate Christmas? In the U.S., Christmas has become a largely cultural event filled with twinkling lights, jingle bells, and festive carols. While those traditions contain a special kind of magic, it’s easy to let the busyness of the season overshadow the real reason we celebrate. In this episode, Amy and Sara share practical ways to slow down the holiday hustle and create meaningful moments with your kids that keep Jesus at the center of it all. From advent devotionals to baking, they offer 10 simple ways to shine a light on Jesus and make this Christmas not just merry, but deeply meaningful.

Blog: 10 Ways to Keep Jesus at the Center of Christmas

Advent Video Series by The Bible Project

Free Family Advent Guide by Lifeway

Book: Advent Blocks Tradition Set

Cookbook: Bake through the Bible at Christmas

Unwrap Camp for Christmas

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Questions of the Week: What is your favorite Christmas tradition that we do as a family, and why?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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Navigating the teenage years can feel overwhelming, but it’s also a crucial time to nurture your child’s faith. In this episode, Amy and Sara sit down with Alecia Bryant, Brand Owner and Content Editor for The Gospel Project for Students at Lifeway, to uncover four practical ways parents can disciple their teens. Whether you’re feeling lost or just looking for fresh ideas, this conversation is packed with encouragement and actionable insights to help you make a lasting impact on your teenager’s faith journey. Tune in now! 

Blog: A Message for Moms Battling Exhaustion

Podcast Episode: Surrounding Kids with Faith Influences

Resource: Lifeway's Parent Partner

Resource: Lifeway's Bible Studies for Girls

Resource: Axis Bible Newsletter

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Questions of the Week: What is the hardest part of living out your faith as a teenager? Do you have someone in your life disciplining you right now?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Guest: Alecia Bryant

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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Children are born curious, but they often hit a “curiosity cliff” around age 7, when their natural wonder begins to decline. In this episode, Amy and Sara sit down with Patrick Miles, Innovation Strategist at Chick-fil-A Corporate and a WinShape Homes foster parent, to explore how parents can nurture their kids' curiosity. Patrick shares why curiosity is essential for our children’s future and how it equips them to solve the world's challenges. Together, they discuss practical tips for making our mundane daily rhythms into problem-solving, innovating moments our kids can build on. Patrick also explains how simple family activities can turn everyday moments into opportunities for innovation and growth. Join us to learn how to cultivate a creative mindset in your home and inspire the next generation of thinkers.

Book: A More Beautiful Question - Warren Berger

A Children's Library of Question Books

Ted Talk: What should children learn in school?

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Question of the Week: Who is the most creative person you know and why? In what ways are you creative?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Guest: Patrick Miles

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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Did you know that practicing gratitude can lead to better sleep, improved mood, and even boost your immune system? In this festive episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sara explore the heart of Thanksgiving, offering parents practical ways to make gratitude a lasting tradition with their kids. Join us as we dive into the "Head, Heart, and Hands" model, a powerful tool to help your kids not only understand gratitude in their minds but also feel it in their hearts and express it through action. Whether it’s sparking meaningful conversations, creating cherished family traditions, or finding ways to give back, we’ll guide you through creative and simple steps to make this season one of thankfulness and joy. Tune in for ideas you can use all year round, and discover how to instill a spirit of gratitude that reaches far beyond Thanksgiving Day.

Article: Can expressing gratitude improve your health? - Mayo Health Clinic

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Questions of the Week: What is something that God has given you that you are thankful for that maybe you weren’t thankful for at first? Why are you thankful for it now?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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What does the "Whole Child Approach" mean? In today's episode, it means looking at our kids through four key pillars: social, emotional, academic, and spiritual. As we explore these areas, reflect on where your children excel and where they could use a little more support. Along the way, we'll provide simple and practical tips that you can easily incorporate into your day-to-day to empower your kids in each of these fields of development. We'll also discuss how being intentional in these areas not only helps kids thrive but also strengthens your relationship with them. Join us as we explore ways to build a well-rounded foundation of growth for our kids, helping them flourish in all aspects of life!

Podcast: Raising Boys and Girls - David Thomas & Sissy Goff

Blog: Raising Joyful Kids: Our WinShape Camps Story - Lynn Alters

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Question of the Week: What questions do you have about the Bible that you haven’t gotten good answers for yet?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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How do we, as parents, instill the joy of Christ in our children so that it resonates throughout their lives? It starts in our homes, but it truly takes a village. In today's episode, we are joined by friend and colleague Emily Alters—a long-time WinShape Camps camper, former summer staffer, and now a member of our full-time Marketing team. Emily reflects on how her parents and community influenced her faith journey over the years. She also shares personal stories and practical tips for surrounding kids with a Christ-centered community that nurtures their faith. Whether you're looking for new ideas or affirmation in your parenting journey, this episode offers encouragement for building a faith-filled village around your family.

Research: What is Sticky Faith? - Fuller Youth Institute

Blog: Raising Joyful Kids: Our WinShape Camps Story - Lynn Alters

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Question of the Week: Who are some people outside of our family that you can look up to, and why?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Guest: Emily Alters

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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In today's episode, we are joined by our friend and colleague Jeremy Marshall. Jeremy is a father of three and the Senior Manager of Learning and Development for the WinShape Foundation. He leads this conversation with Amy Lowe and Sara Jones on helping your kids navigate both the planned and unplanned changes that life brings. Listen in as Jeremy shares practical examples and steps you can take to help your kids feel more comfortable and confident while handling changes. 

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Question of the Week: What is a change that might be on the horizon for you (or our family) and how can we reframe that change from being scary to exciting? How can we get ready for that upcoming change? 

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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No matter their age or stage,  kids today encounter peer pressure in various forms, both positive and negative. In today's episode, Amy and Sara discuss effective strategies for coaching kids through these challenging experiences, kicking things off with a few interesting research findings and a few light-hearted personal anecdotes. Then, they offer practical advice on starting Christ-centered conversations that empower kids to navigate peer pressure with confidence and faith.

Research: Psychology Today Article

Blog: Raising Joyful Kids

Video: Decide Before You Arrive

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Question of the Week: Where have you seen a friend give in to peer pressure? What would you have done if that had happened to you?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a working parent, a mom, or a dad - we all have experienced feelings of “parent guilt” from time to time. The term "Parent Guilt" is a name we often give to the feelings of guilt or shame that arise when we don't live up to our own or others expectations as parents. In today's episode, Amy and Sara address this feeling of parent guilt and share some of the ways they have overcome and dealt with these uncomfortable feelings. We hope you leave this conversation feeling more empowered to handle the feelings of parent guilt when they surface.

Research: Mom Guilt

Article: Shame vs. Guilt

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Question of the Week: What am I doing well as a parent that you want me to keep doing? 

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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In this episode, we sit down with Rusty Chadwick, the Director of WinShape Teams, to explore the transformative concept of viewing your family as a team. He shares several practical tips on how to lead and serve our family with a team-first mindset, highlighting that the success of the family unit hinges on the health and teamwork of all its members. Rusty uses the three concepts of "Look In, Look Up, and Step Out" when thinking about serving and leading his family well. When we lead and unite our family around a common purpose and goal, we can unlock a new level of fulfillment, performance, and engagement in our family unit. 

Book: Team Work - Russ Sarratt and Rusty Chadwick

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Question of the Week: What do you want to be known for?

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Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones

Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun

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