In this episode of the Nurturing Faith Collective Podcast, host Andy Berry talks with Katie Bliss and Danika Moubayed about their roles within the writing initiative of the Nurturing Faith Collective. They share their personal experiences in children's ministry, aspirations for writing, and the challenges they face in their respective ministries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting small in faith practices, the need for resources that address common questions children have about God, and the significance of creating a supportive community for families. The episode concludes with encouragement for leaders and parents to find rest and maintain a consistent rhythm in their ministry and family life.

00:00: Introduction to the Nurturing Faith Collective

02:56: The Writing Initiative and Its Purpose

05:43: Personal Writing Aspirations

08:37: Ministry Context and Experience

11:47: Diverse Children's Ministry

14:45: The Writing Process and Collaboration

17:38: Accessing Resources and Content

20:48: Ensuring Trustworthy Resources

24:48: Preparing Content for the Community

26:51: Innovative Strategies for Volunteer Recruitment

29:23: Creating Family-Centric Programming

30:23: Addressing Children's Big Questions

34:02: Embracing the Unknown in Faith

39:46: Encouragement for Leaders and Parents

41:46: Finding Rest and Rhythm in Ministry