You know how the upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas give us lots of opportunities to spend time with extended family? Lauren and Grace welcome the Rev. Annie Knazs Jung to discuss how we can navigate relationships with those whose beliefs are very different than our own.

You know how November seems to be the season of Thanksgiving? Lauren and Grace explore how we can cultivate a life of gratitude in our families.

You know how Lauren said that with the cooler weather, we can cuddle up and read together? She and Grace explore the benefits of reading together and talk about how to start a read-aloud culture in your family!

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The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon

Tonight You Are My Baby: Mary's Christmas Gift by Jeannine Q. Norris

Please enjoy this bonus episode, recorded live from the EDOLA Convention October 24-25, 2025. In this breakout session, Grace addresses how churches can become what they are meant to be - a family of God, not a collection of programs.

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Presentation Slides

So You Want to Build A Pray-ground?

Welcoming Families in your bulletin

You know how the clocks are about to change and the season is finally getting cooler? Lauren and Grace talk about how we can live naturally according to seasons instead of the clock.

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Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen

A Homemade Year by Jerusalem Jackson Greer

You know how everything is in full swing right now- school, activities, church, holidays? Lauren and Grace discuss how we parents can practice self-care in the midst of our busy lives.

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St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church 

The Holderness Family

You know when crazy stuff happens in the world and somehow people start confusing politics and faith? Lauren and Grace are joined by ELCA pastor Rev. Laura Stephenson to discuss how we can protect our kids from those influences.

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https://ctk-nola.org/

You know how people talk about having quality family time? Lauren and Grace explore how we can do that at home without always having to spend money. They are full of tips and suggestions for family movie nights and family game nights!

You know how the Belonging Box ships out tomorrow? Lauren and Grace explore their favorite things about this new box!

You know how the fall brings about the St. Francis blessing of pets and then All Saint's Day? Lauren and Grace explore how to know who the saints are and how we can celebrate them in our home.

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Ruby Bridges

Historic St. Luke's (St. Francis Joseph-Gaudet National Shrine)