The GoodKind Podcast

Christmas is getting so close, and today, we're interviewing someone who's an expert in anticipating Jesus with Advent Blocks - Lottie Pappalardo! 

Lottie is the daughter of our co-founder, Chris, and was the guinea pig for the original version of the Advent Blocks stories! She's tons of fun, and will be sure to have you laughing and excited for the season ahead. 

If you've emailed us with a customer service request or have read an email from us or even these podcast descriptions, you've heard from Amy Kavanaugh (hi!) 

This week on the podcast, Clayton is interviewing Amy and Ethan Kavanaugh about their experience with Advent Blocks! After joining the Advent Blocks fun, Amy also joined the Advent Blocks team this year as Director of Operations, or as she prefers to be called, Jill of All Trades. The Kavanaughs are sharing what they love about Advent Blocks and how it helped them create new family traditions together. 

Join us! It'll be like sitting in one of our team meetings, but way more fun. 

This week on the podcast, our Designer, Brian Turney, is chatting with Kendall Vanderslice of the Edible Theology project. (And yes, that is her real name, and it is perfect for someone who bakes bread.) 

As we seek to practice the GoodKind of habits and holiday celebrations, we're taking notes from Kendall, who is passionate about teaching the theology of the table, and worshiping God and building community as you cook and as you eat. 

We learned so much, and you will too! 

Check it out, and then be sure to keep up with what Kendall and the Edible Theology Project are up to! 

Today, the youngest of the Greene girls, Susan, is joining her dad on the podcast! Clayton and Susan are reminisce about their favorite parts of Advent Blocks and the traditions they've incorporated with it. It's short, sweet and fun and will get you in the Christmas spirit! 

In this episode, Co-founder Clayton Greene is sitting down with his daughter, Cara, who helped bring Advent Blocks to life! As the story famously goes, Cara came to her parents in December of 2018 and said, "You say Christmas is all about Jesus, but it feels like it's all about presents." Oof. 

Check it out and get Cara's take on anticipating Jesus at Christmas with Advent Blocks! 

In this episode of the podcast, we're covering the second part of fall - back to school is over, now it's time for all things pumpkin, leaves, costumes, and turkeys. 

False Fall no more, Actual Autumn is here. We'll cover the best ways to engage with God and one another, determine the best fall foods, and some random holidays to skip or enjoy. 

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Holi-yay or Holi-nay: 

October

10/16 - National Boss' Day 

10/18 - National No Beard Day 

10/19 - National New Friends Day 

10/29 - National Cat Day

10/31 - Halloween 

November 

11/1 - All Saints Day, National Author's Day

11/6 - Daylight Saving Day 

11/7 - National Keith Day, National Lori Day 

11/11 - Veterans Day

11/12 - National Get Outdoors Week 

11/14 - Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day; National Family PJ Day 

11/15 - National Clean Out Your Fridge Day 

11/18 - Apple Cider Day 

11/20 - National Game and Puzzle Week 

11/24 - Thanksgiving

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Lindsey's Brown Butter Bourbon Spice Cookies 

Catechesis Board Books - See their Halloween Posts 

Hear from real Sabbath Box users and parents of three, Rachel and Daniel Swihart about how they are cultivating a rhythm of rest in their home! 

Ever wish you could record a chat with your best friend and then share it with the world? That's what we're doing here. Clayton and Chris are friends in real life, talking about real challenges they face, and real, tangible solutions. In this episode: Gratitude. 

How can we become truly grateful people? Without it being too cumbersome, too serious, and too monotonous? 

Answer? The Graticube! We're talking why we made it, why it works, and why you'll see long lasting effects from such a simple tool. Take a listen, and join the fun with us! 

A little bit about our team, our company, and our podcast! 

At GoodKind, we like to say we're the habits and holidays people. We want to help you engage with God and each other, during holidays and throughout the year. And, maybe most importantly, we like to have fun doing it. 

You may know as already, as the makers of Advent Blocks, a 25-day practice during the month of December that helps kids—and parents—anticipate Jesus, not just presents. Now, we're taking some of the secret sauce that made Advent Blocks so successful, and making products to help you practice your faith all year long. 

We're here to encourage you throughout the year in any way we can. Sometimes that will be through new products and resources, and sometimes, by helping you find meaningful moments in the mundane, enjoy some encouragement and reflection on social media, and celebrating random holidays! 

Join us, and start developing the GoodKind of habits and holiday celebrations! 

Think we're too good for seasonal puns? Falllllllse. 

Join us in our conversation to determine the GoodKind of Fall Fun. We're talking about the best ways to lean into the season, engage with God and one another, and (of course) celebrate or skip some random holidays. (We call it Holi-yay or Holi-nay.) Get ready to laugh, be encouraged, and walk away ready for the season of pumpkins and school planning ahead.