messy but graceful: a parenting podcast

Brittany and Kim Jones talk about parenting and spiritual formation

Kim Jones - CoFounder, Executive Director (she/her) Kim spent 20 years as a pediatrician in Silicon Valley before being called out of that work into changemaking. She was a Changemaker Fellow in 2018 and is passionate about enabling people to find their abundant, purpose-filled life. https://thechangemakerinitiative.org/ [https://thechangemakerinitiative.org/]

Brittany and Katie Cassady talk parenting in community

Katie Cassady is a wife and mom to three girls in Denver, CO. A beekeeper and avid gardener, she believes stewardship, Catholic Social Teaching, and the practice of Sabbath, hold untold potential for the Church and the world. She holds a Masters degree in Pastoral Ministry and published Sunday Fun [https://bayardfaithresources.com/products/sunday-fun-for-faith-filled-families-ideas-prayers-and-activities-to-celebrate-the-lord-s-day-individual-use] as a tool to help families intentionally integrate the practice of Sabbath. She blogs at Blessed Is She [https://blessedisshe.net/] and unexpectedhoney. [http://unexpectedhoney.com/]

Brittany speaks with children's book author, Glenys Nellist

Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. The author of multiple award-winning children’s books, including the bestselling ‘Twas the Evening of Christmas, The Wonder That is You, and five popular series: Love Letters from God, Snuggle Time, ‘Twas, Good News and Little Mole, her writing reflects a deep passion for helping children discover joy and hope in the world. Glenys lives in Michigan with her husband, David. https://www.glenysnellist.com/ [https://www.glenysnellist.com/]

Brittany and Debbie Steicher talk about relationships

From Debbie: As Co-Director at Milestones Ministry: I help write, edit, facilitate training, and network and connect with congregations who desire to grow a family ministry model with an emphasis on faith in the home. I have a passion for helping others define the best resources and plans for ministries in their particular setting. I take into account size, space, history, existing resources, and leadership team support as primary sources to encourage active engagement in lifelong faith formation for all ages. Coupled with an understanding of spiritual gifts and uplifting them and adding prayer contribute to a solid base for successful and vibrant ministry in the congregation. Being intentional, setting expectations, and establishing tools for accountability are key. As a Coach: I have lived in different states, overseas in Japan and Spain, fluent in Spanish, and comfortable in both urban and rural cultures. I describe myself as a life, grief, end of life, and congregational leadership coach.  I have served on staff in a congregation and been a consultant for both clergy and lay leaders in congregations across the country, in Canada, and in Australia. I have a passion for empowering all ages in using their God-given gifts to embrace and be engaged in ministry in their daily lives. Feeling alone, over scheduled, and burned out is something I , myself, have experienced. As a result, I have learned that coaching done well can be an effective tool for help and support. I have a great desire to listen, encourage, and support those in leadership roles in congregations.

Brittany talks with Karen DeBoer, creator of the GenOn Parenting and Spiritual Formation Video Series

Karen DeBoer loves children (and their grown-ups too!). As a writer, workshop leader, podcaster and parent of four, much of Karen’s work has been focussed on providing people with practical ideas for forming faith both in community and at home. She is the author of Home Grown Handbook for Christian Parenting; a contributing editor of God’s Big Story Cards, Jesse Tree: God’s Big Advent Story and You’re Invited: A Week of Devotions for Families on the Lord’s Supper; a content curator and creator of online toolkits on topics including The Intergenerational Church, Family Faith Formation and more; she also co-hosted the Open to Wonder podcast. One of Karen’s favorite things to do is to share ideas and you’ll find those in the Dwell at Home ‘5 Ways’ series of resources, in her blogs for The Network and in the chapter on “Faith Practices in Community and at Home” (Chapter 8) which she wrote for the book All Ages Becoming, Intergenerational Practice in the Formation of God’s People. Speaking of home, Karen makes hers in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.