You know how we have that fun activity in the Scripture Box that helps us relate to our Jewish brothers and sisters? How can we do better in those relationships?

Lauren and Grace welcome Ellie Streiffer, a Jewish mom friend, for insight and education about how to be better and more respectful friends.

You know how confidence and success in life really start with our inner monologue? Grace and Lauren explore how we can enhance our kids' inner monologues. Join them to look for sources to form that monologue including saints and scriptures.

You know when something is happening and your kids look to you to know how to react? Lauren and Grace talk about how we can react and respond to our kids in a way that is helpful and healthy.

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The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

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

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.

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?

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

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

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 PRAYER

Teachings of The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault

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!