Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we're kicking off something new—a mini series that will help you develop spiritual practices that stick.

We love reading books from habit experts and we love spiritual practices. But what we love even more, is bringing those things together to help make our faith practical and do-able.

We believe that with just a few easy tweaks, you can take a spiritual practice that you're struggling with, and turn it into something that isn't just sustainable, but life-giving.

It's why we got started making Advent Blocks (and everything else from GoodKind!) in the first place! We're so excited to break down these principles on the podcast and share them with you.

First up: Make it easy. It helps, and it matters.

Pull up a seat and join us!

It's time for another Habits and Holidays episode! This time, we're talking about how you can engage with God and one another this August!

It's a new month, a new season (...for anyone looking to start fall early!), and a time where many people are getting back on their feet. Plus, we have a fun surprise to share, too!

Whether you're returning to school and a more structured schedule, or you're looking to extend your summer, join us! You'll have a lot of fun, and we promise you'll leave more encouraged to engage where you are.

August Holi-yays and Holi-nays:

1 - Respect for Parents Day

2 - National Coloring Book Day

4 - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

5 - Blogger Day

6 - National Friendship Day, Farmworker Appreciation Day

7 - National Simplify Your Life Week

8 - National Pickleball Day

9 - Book Lovers Day -We recommend: Cloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel (Lindsey), Lord of the Rings and Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools (Brian), Open (Clayton), All My Knotted Up Life (Chris)

13 - International Lefthanders Day

15 - National Back to School Prep Day

16 - National Tell a Joke Day

20 - National Lemonade Day

22 - National Toothfairy Day

24 - National Waffle Day

30 - National Beach Day

31 - National Matchmaker Day

Freebies:

August 20 - National Lemonade Day - Red Robin offers free lemonade 

August 24 - National Waffle Day - Waffle House typically has a special offer 

On this episode of The GoodKind Podcast, hear from two church leaders about their experience with Advent Blocks, and how they're helping families practice their faith at home!

Whether you're a parent, a ministry leader, or anything in between, Jason Gaston and Josh Navey will brighten your day and bring you real-life, practical encouragement. We had a ton of fun catching up with them, and we think you will too!

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Clayton is sitting down with Zach Zehnder and sharing stories of how God has called him to lead people (and churches!) to live out the words of Jesus.

Zach's story, and RedLetter's, is very similar to ours! By solving a direct need in the spiritual life of his family and church, he's created resources, and a whole business to help people grow in their discipleship. And now, personally and professionally, Zach and Clayton are able to encourage church planters around the world.

Whether or not you're a pastor or parent, you'll be encouraged by this conversation, which will challenge you to grow as a disciple of Jesus. Join us!

Take the RedLetter Challenge: https://redletterchallenge.com/40-day-challenges/red-letter-challenge/

You know we're all about helping families engage with God and one another throughout the year, and this week, we're chatting with Megan from His Kids Company on a new way to do just that!

Megan and her family have been taking unplugged vacations for a few years now, and they've found it's a great way to make family time even more meaningful. They're leaving the phones at home, literally unplugging things, and sharing how you can do it too!

Listen in, escape the screens, check out His Kids Company, and make your vacation meaningful this summer!

P.S. We made a free pdf of 3 short prayers we're calling the Meaningful Moment Challenge that you can download and take with you on your next vacation. It's an easy way to take ordinary moments during a vacation and engage with God. Download it now and take us with your on your next vacation!

Welcome back to our mini series on Making Spiritual Practices Stick. This week, we're talking about one of the key aspects that's revolutionized how we practice our faith, and one of the core elements of every GoodKind product—How to make your faith tangible.

Join Clayton, Chris, and Amy, as they share their own experiences and discuss why it all matters.

It may still feel like summer, but while you're enjoying those last pool days, we're here with an easy way to make sure your family has a stress-free Christmas.

Our team sat down recently and came up with 5 questions to answer now that will align your calendar and your priorities, and help you communicate your plans with family so that you can have your best Christmas yet.

Plus, who couldn't use a little excitement for the holidays during the hottest month of the year?

Read the list of questions here! And don't forget to share with your friends!

September is for getting stuff done! Like listening to your favorite podcast and creating meaningful moments with your family.

Join us on the podcast today for a fun conversation about entering into the coolest season of the year so far.

Random Holidays

Sept. 1 - American Chess Day

Sept. 4 - Labor Day

Sept. 5 - National Be Late for Something Day

Sept. 8 - National Ampersand Day

Sept. 11 - Patriot Day, National Boss/Employee Exchange Day

Sept. 14 - National School Pictures Day

Sept. 18 - Locate an Old Friend Day

Sept. 21 - Locate an Old Friend Day

Sept. 23 - First Day of Autumn

Sept. 26 - Love Note Day

Sept. 28 - National Neighbor Day

Freebies

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, GoodKind Co-founder, Clayton, is sitting down with daughters Cara (rising 5th grade) and Susan (rising 4th grade) to recap the summer and get ready for the school year ahead.

Take a listen, and consider how to make a meaningful moment during this back to school season!

(And if you're already back to school? You can still join in! It might be the perfect time for a Monday reset.)

We're so happy to welcome Danielle Hitchen on the podcast this week. Danielle is the founder of Catechesis Books, and has a ton of insight to offer when it comes to teaching fundamentals of the faith, and incorporating church rhythms into regular life. 

Join Chris and Danielle for this meaningful conversation, and preorder her new book, Sacred Seasons, wherever you get your books!