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Are you a Christian mama who wants your kids to fall in love with Jesus? Me too, friend! I'm Joy Wendling: friend of Jesus, wife, seminary grad, and Children’s and Family Minister turned Stay-at-Home Mom to 5 girls. Join me as we explore our calling to introduce our kids to Jesus and watch as the Holy Spirit transforms their lives. We call this privilege Spiritual Parenting. Every day God wants to partner with us as he pursues a relationship with our kids. And, because research shows God created our kids to learn best through play, we might just have a little bit of fun while we are at it.

Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy Joy Wendling, MA | Certified Christian Parent Coach

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Are you a Christian mama who wants your kids to fall in love with Jesus? Me too, friend! I'm Joy Wendling: friend of Jesus, wife, seminary grad, and Children’s and Family Minister turned Stay-at-Home Mom to 5 girls. Join me as we explore our calling to introduce our kids to Jesus and watch as the Holy Spirit transforms their lives. We call this privilege Spiritual Parenting. Every day God wants to partner with us as he pursues a relationship with our kids. And, because research shows God created our kids to learn best through play, we might just have a little bit of fun while we are at it.

    PFP 191 | How to Tell Bible Stories for Kids

    PFP 191 | How to Tell Bible Stories for Kids

    Let’s tell Bible stories for kids that will help them to own their faith! This is episode 4 in a series on developmentally appropriate practices that will help your kids take ownership of their faith. In this episode, we look at three simple strategies to use when reading Bible stories for kids.
    You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama!
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    Blog on the topic:  https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/03/telling-engaging-bible-stories-for-kids/


    Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .
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    • 19 min
    PFP 190 | How to Help Your Child Grow Spiritually Through Play

    PFP 190 | How to Help Your Child Grow Spiritually Through Play

    Do your kids own their faith or are they simply following you in your faith? You can help them today to take ownership of their faith for a lifetime by using play. Here are 3 tips for using play to help your child grow spiritually.

    You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama!

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    More on play vs entertainment - Ep 91: Play vs Entertainment | Using Play to Help Our Kids Be More Like God


    Blog on the topic: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/03/help-your-child-grow-spiritually/



    Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .

    Freebies for you:


    Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching


    Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy


    Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge


    Get 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings



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    Are you looking for a speaker for your next women’s, parenting, family, or Children’s Ministry event?

    I’m now booking for 2024. I’m available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more.

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    • 16 min
    PFP 189 | Empowering Kids to Own Their Faith Through the Power of Play and Choice

    PFP 189 | Empowering Kids to Own Their Faith Through the Power of Play and Choice

    Christian mama, you want your child to choose Jesus for a lifetime. Start letting them make choices in their discipleship today to practice in the safety of your home. In this episode, I will share the benefits of choice for children and some of the important choices for kids to make to help them take ownership of their faith for a lifetime.

    You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama!

    Links:

    (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)


    Want more personalized help with Discipline and Discipleship? Join my monthly Membership : https://createdtoplay.com/joinmembership


    Printables Membership: https://createdtoplay.com/printablesmembership


    Free Consult Call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching


    Facebook Group: http://createdtoplay.com/community


    Blog on the topic: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/02/benefits-of-choice/



    Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .

    Freebies for you:


    Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching


    Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy


    Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge


    Get 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings



    Even though I’m an introvert, I’m social!  Let’s connect!


    Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay


    Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play


    Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay



    Are you looking for a speaker for your next women’s, parenting, family, or Children’s Ministry event?

    I’m now booking for 2024. I’m available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more.

    More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking

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    • 20 min
    PFP ep 188 | Cultivating Kids' Faith: Revealing the Jesus Kids Want

    PFP ep 188 | Cultivating Kids' Faith: Revealing the Jesus Kids Want

    Hey, in this episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, I delve into the importance of helping kids own their faith in Jesus. Drawing from my experiences as a mom and a former children's minister, I share insights on guiding kids to know Jesus as the Good Shepherd, the abundant life-giver, and the embodiment of amazing grace. I highlight the role of parents in nurturing their children's spiritual growth through love, teaching, and play. My aim is to encourage and equip parents to raise kids who embody their faith in their everyday lives.

    You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama!

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    Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .

    Freebies for you:


    Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching


    Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy


    Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge


    Get 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings



    Even though I’m an introvert, I’m social!  Let’s connect!


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    Are you looking for a speaker for your next women’s, parenting, family, or Children’s Ministry event?

    I’m now booking for 2024. I’m available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more.

    More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking

    Did you enjoy the show?

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    • 16 min
    PFP 187 |Raising Peacemakers or Peacekeepers

    PFP 187 |Raising Peacemakers or Peacekeepers

    In the sermon on the mount, Jesus says, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” What is a peacemaker? Is peacekeeping the same thing? In this episode we talk about how we can make peace in our homes and use the Connected Families’ peace process to raise our kids to make peace and value restoration in relationships.

    You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama!

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    Connected Families Sibling Conflict Course


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    Free Consult Call


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    Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .

    Freebies for you:


    Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching


    Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy


    Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge


    Get 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings



    Even though I’m an introvert, I’m social!  Let’s connect!


    Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay


    Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay


    Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay



    Are you looking for a speaker for your next women’s, parenting, family, or Children’s Ministry event?

    I’m now booking for 2024. I’m available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more.

    More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking

    Did you enjoy the show?

    Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy.

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    • 17 min
    PFP 186 | Discipleship and Control: Fostering Curiosity and Ownership in Kids' Faith

    PFP 186 | Discipleship and Control: Fostering Curiosity and Ownership in Kids' Faith

    Control, agency, and discipleship. Let’s chat about how to cultivate curious and committed kids for Christ! In this episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, we dive into the intriguing concept of agency in parenting and discipleship. Join me, Joy Wendling, as I explore the significance of giving children control and ownership over their faith, and how it can foster curiosity and commitment to Christ. I challenge parents to consider the level of control they exert over their children's spiritual journey and offer insights into guiding children without imposing rigid control. I invite you to join the conversation and share your thoughts on this crucial aspect of parenting. Can't wait to hear from you!

    You’ve got the Holy Spirit! You can do it, mama!

    Links:

    (This may contain some affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make a purchase using these links. For more information, please see my disclosure policy.)


    Discipline and Discipleship Membership 


    Printables Membership


    Free Consult Call


    Facebook Group



    Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast is a ministry of CreatedtoPlay.com. For more resources, tips, devotions, and tools check us out online: https://createdtoplay.com .

    Freebies for you:


    Want to work with me? Sign up for a 15-minute free coaching call: https://createdtoplay.com/free-coaching


    Free Bible Study on 3 Traits of God to Guide Your Discipline: https://createdtoplay.com/freebiblestudy


    Join my free 5-day Bible Play Challenge:  https://createdtoplay.com/challenge


    Get 17 fun, free kid’s blessings for meals: https://createdtoplay.com/kids-blessings



    Even though I’m an introvert, I’m social!  Let’s connect!


    Instagram: https://instagram.com/createdtoplay


    Facebook: https://facebook.com/created2play


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay


    Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay



    Are you looking for a speaker for your next women’s, parenting, family, or Children’s Ministry event?

    I’m now booking for 2023. I’m available for virtual and live conferences, brunches, MOPS meetings, retreats, trainings, and more.

    More details and sample video here: createdtoplay.com/speaking

    Did you enjoy the show?

    Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy.

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    • 16 min

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