You know how the Scripture Box is being shipped today? Lauren and Grace dive into what we can look forward to in it!

You know when your kids have been off school for a month and you are running out of creativity for the summer? Lauren and Grace explore ideas of what to do with your kids.

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Little Free Library Map

Machete (that Grace bought for her kid)

You know how Juneteenth is coming up and we want our kids to understand that celebration in light of the Gospel message? The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joins Lauren and Grace to discus how we can teach our kids about Juneteenth through that lens.

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Book Recommendations:

Juneteenth Is by Natasha Triplett

The Juneteenth Cookbook by Alliah L. Agostini

Black-Eyed Peas and Hogshead Cheese by Glenda Armand

The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton

You know how research shows that mothers are the main source of home faith formation? Lauren and Grace are joined by the Rev. Bobby Hadzor to answer the question of how dads can be more involved in their family faith formation.

You know how the story of Pentecost can feel more like a historical event instead of inspiration for action? Lauren and Grace are joined by Rev. Jenifer Gamber to discuss how we can frame Pentecost for our kids so that they understand the message of going out and spreading the good news.

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Episode Links:

The Day When God Made the Church (by Rebekah McLeod Hutto)

Breathe (by Laura Alary)

You know how so much of the data we read about Christian parenting is gathered from hetero couples? How can we as the church better empower and equip same-sex couples in their Christian parenting?

Lauren and Grace welcome Melissa Carnall Fauci to talk about how we all can be more welcoming and supportive of one another.

You know how our mascot is a lamb? Lauren and Grace explore the history and significance of Lamby and the lamb in scripture and tradition.

You know how May becomes a whirlwind of everything for the kids that you can lose yourself? Join Lauren and Grace for ideas of how to stay rooted even in busy times of life.

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Episode Links:

Bedtime Chapel Podcast

Jesus Calling - daily devotional by Sarah Young

Happy Mother's Day! You know when it feels like the responsibility for family faith formation is always falling to Mom? Good news! Lauren and Grace discuss the research behind this and what supports moms need from the church today.

You know when things that are supposed to be meaningful, like prayer and church, just become routine? What can we do? Or is that okay?

Lauren and Grace explore what it means for routines to become meaningful in everyday life.

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Episode Links:

Habits of the Household

Common Prayer for Children and Families

Liturgical Style