Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy

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

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.

  1. 28 AUG

    3 Tips for Quiet Time with Kids at Home

    Do you have a consistent habit of spending time with God? It can be so hard to do with kids at home. Yet, Deuteronomy 6:5-7 shows us that discipling our children starts with us loving God. It is from that love of God that our teaching, discipling, and nurturing the faith of our children flows. Otherwise, you will be trying to work for God instead of with him. This leads to burnout and your kids seeing through the inauthenticity. Here are 3 tips to help Christian mamas to spend time with Jesus and enjoy it! 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.) Be Interruptible episode 38: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0yxcelUecCUsuBLMCw0aL5?si=JP9GTEScQji9WMG_m5_dJA Wanna to read instead of listen? https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/08/quiet-time-tips/ Want more personalized help with discipling your kids? 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 00:00 My prime time is middle of day. 06:20 Jesus and interruptions - being intentionally interruptible. 09:56 Encourage kids to be loud and expressive. 14:03 Diverse ways to enjoy time with God. 15:59 Tips for using quiet time with 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 . 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    18 min

  2. 21 AUG

    Are you teaching facts or faith?

    In this episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, we dive into the important distinction between teaching kids Biblical facts and nurturing their faith. Through my experience as a mother, children's minister, and seminary graduate, I explore how simple questions, like the number of loaves and fishes, might build knowledge but not necessarily foster a deep, personal relationship with God. I share insights from language learning and ministry to illustrate how we can move beyond memorization to encourage our children to truly engage with and wonder about Bible stories. Join me as I discuss how to inspire your kids to grow in their faith through curiosity and relationships, and make faith a playful, heartfelt journey. 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 discipling your kids? 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 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 2025. 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. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    9 min

  3. 14 AUG

    A Back to School Prayer for Christian Families

    Are your kids going back to school? Here are a few prayers and verses to help with the transition. 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.) Wanna to read instead of listen? https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/08/a-back-to-school-prayer/ Want more personalized help with discipling your kids? 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 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    9 min

  4. 7 AUG

    Must-Read Book Series for Playful Family Faith

    If you are a Christian parent who wants to bring joy to your family's faith and model the abundant life, I think one book series is a must-read: The Chronicles of Narnia. There is so much richness and imagination that will help your family talk about and grow in faith. Let’s look at how we can use each book to wonder and connect with our children. 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.) The Chronicles of Narnia Book: https://amzn.to/3YymWv2 Want more personalized help with discipling your kids? 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 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    27 min

  5. 31 JULY

    Paris Olympics 2024 and Family Faith

    Hey mamas, are you wondering how to use the Olympics as a meaningful learning moment for your family’s faith journey? I’ve got you covered! In this episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, we dive into five practical ways we can take cues from Olympic athletes to grow our spiritual lives and those of our kids. From the importance of training and rest to the power of community and celebration, this episode provides you with actionable steps to deepen your walk with Christ and engage your children in joyful, faith-filled living. So grab a cup of coffee and join me as we explore how to become kingdom Olympians in our daily lives. 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.) Wanna go deeper? https://www.familychristian.com/faith/training-for-godliness-5-lessons-from-olympic-athletes/ “Why Olympic Athletes' Rest Days Are Just As Important As Their Training Sessions” https://www.elitedaily.com/p/do-olympic-athletes-have-rest-days-heres-how-they-find-downtime-in-their-training-8262688 Want more personalized help with discipling your kids? 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 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    13 min

  6. 22 JULY

    Wondering "What Do I Do, God?"

    Hey mamas, ever find yourself lost and seeking guidance as you navigate raising your kids for Jesus? I have too! In this episode of Playfully Faithful Parenting, we dive into Psalm 16 and uncover how turning to God and His Word can provide the wisdom, security, and joy we need in our challenging moments. Together, we'll explore where to go with our fears and questions, allowing God's presence to fill us with peace and gladness, so we can find the path of life He has set before us. 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 discipling your kids? 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 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    21 min

  7. 15 JULY

    Responding to Children's Misbehavior with Kindness and Self-Control

    Many Christian mothers struggle with their reactions to their children's misbehavior, often responding with anger, frustration, or harsh discipline. This inconsistency between their faith values and parenting practices can lead to guilt, damaged relationships, ineffective discipline, and impact their child's faith. The podcast addresses how moms can align their responses to misbehavior with their Christian beliefs, focusing on self-regulation, gentleness, and modeling Christ's love, even in challenging moments. It explores the biblical perspective on discipline and offers practical strategies for moms to cultivate a more grace-filled, spiritually-grounded approach to guiding their children's behavior. 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.) Register for the Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart Online Workshop: createdtoplay.com/dtcworkshop Want more personalized help with discipline? 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 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

    16 min

  8. 13 JULY · BONUS

    BONUS: Little Habits, Big Faith | New Christian Parenting Book by Christie Thomas

    I recently read a statistic that said 92% of Christian parents believe they are responsible for nurturing their children’s faith, but only 33% feel prepared to do so. Christie Thomas’s new book, Little Habits, Big Faith is a great resource for growing in confidence in your ability to disciple your child. Learn more about this book and check out the links below to grab it from Amazon. Christie’s Bio: After getting a BSc in Biology, Christie spent her entire adult working life in Children's Ministries until, a few years ago, God called her home to educate her three boys and to run Little Shoots, Deep Roots. She's written several books to help your kids know and love God, including Quinn's Promise Rock, and Fruit Full, a devotional on the fruit of the Spirit.  Links from the episode: (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.) Christie’s Website Christie’s Instagram Christie’s Facebook Christie’s Pinterest Christie’s Email Preschool Devotional Mother and Son Prayer Journal Fruit of the Spirit Family Devo  Picture Books: Quinn’s Promise Rock and Quinn Says Goodbye Little Habits, Big Faith - https://amzn.to/460SQCa Register for the Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart Online Workshop: createdtoplay.com/dtcworkshop Want more personalized help with discipline? 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 Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart book: https://amzn.to/3XzP54s Playful Parenting book: https://amzn.to/4cRw5Tr Blog on the topic:  https://www.patheos.com/blogs/parentingwithjoy/2024/07/power-struggles/ 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 Did you enjoy the show? Subscribe and leave me a 5-star review on Apple Music and make me giddy. Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

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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.

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