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Thank you to: Jenna Cook-Garcia with Day Made Designs (podcast artwork) Tori McClure (music for the podcast - you can find her on Spotify and itunes) Pod Coach Angela Wade Simpson Podcast Fairy-Godmother Sue Jolly

Thank you to: Jenna Cook-Garcia with Day Made Designs (podcast artwork) Tori McClure (music for the podcast - you can find her on Spotify and itunes) Pod Coach Angela Wade Simpson Podcast Fairy-Godmother Sue Jolly

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. This is our final episode in the series the Way of Love. It has been a beautiful journey as we shared the seven practices from Bishop Michael Curry - Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go and Rest. We thought it would be fitting to share the story of the road that Jesus took to the cross - truly the Way of Love, as our last leg of this trek together. Today we share Rosemary Hannah’s Passion Narrative for Children from Luke, read by Topher, Philippa and Gillian. So settle in and hear the Way of Love that Jesus walked for us. Produced by Ron Lessner and Alex Orman Kraft Services: Elizabeth Cuevas Technical Support: Christy Orman, Jody Gillit, Dave & Sarah Wallace Social Media

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with siblings, Maeve and Gideon. We’ve looked at all seven practices on the Way of Love: Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go and Rest. We’ve tried some of them out for the first and explored new ways to look at things we have practiced for a long time. I’m not gonna lie today’s audio isn’t the greatest, but the heart of the message is still strong - practicing our faith isn’t about getting it perfect - it’s about growth. And today’s mini-BFF’s Gideon and Maeve are wonderful examples of how practicing our faith looks like kindness! We invite you to buckle up (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wond

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with two of her mini-BFF's Meagan and Celeste all about our seventh practice, REST. We chat about what we need in order to rest, what we enjoy creating and what the penalty in one house is for not obeying the “no electronics at the table” rule! We invite you strap yourself in (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #9: What would your best day of rest look like? What would it need to have in it? What does everyone need to be able to rest? What things do people NOT need in order to rest? What is

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with mother/daughter duo Emily and Olivia. We talk about the friend that we have that is the most different from us, what it's like to forgive someone and what it's like to be forgiven. Go is what Jesus told his followers to do - Go and tell - Go and listen - Go and heal! We invite you to tighten your seatbelts (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #8: Who is your friend who is the most different from you? What place in this world needs Jesus most? Have you ever hurt someone and needed to ask

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with siblings, Leo and Betsy. We talk about the best gift we ever received, pretzel arms and blessings. Blessing was a major part of Jesus life and ministry and it can be a major part of our lives, too! We invite you to return your seats to their upright position (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #7: What is the best gift you've ever been given? Why was that gift so special to you? Who is the first person you can remember telling you about God? Can you remember a time when you received a b

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with brothers Jack and James. We talk about our favorite service in the church year, where you need to be to worship (#spoileralert you can worship ANYWHERE!) and what it means to live a life of worship. Kyrie means Lord - FYI We invite you to secure your seatbelts (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #6: What is your favorite Sunday or other service of the Church year? Why? What is your favorite song or hymn? Why do you like it? What is your least favorite song or hymn? (Why?) What is the

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with friends Vincent and Anna Kate. We talk about when we feel closest to God, when we like to talk to God AND we take a challenge to say grace over our dinners for the entire week. We invite you to strap in (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #5: Do you pray at home? When do you feel closest to God during the day? When you talk to God, is there a specific way you need to sit or hold your hands? Are there special words you have to say? Did someone teach you how to pray? Do you remember a sp

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with sisters Phillipa and Gillian (and Julian the prairie-dog was there for support too). We talk about our favorite stories from the Bible and even share who we'd like to have dinner with if we could choose someone from the Bible to break bread with. We invite you to buckle up (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #4: What is your favorite story in the Bible? Who would you have dinner with from the Bible other than Jesus? Do you have a favorite story of Jesus? What does it tell you about him?

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn chats it up with brothers Grant and Court all about our first practice Turn. We visit about getting lost, the prodigal son, We invite you to fasten your seat belts (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #3: Have you ever been lost? How did it feel to be lost? How did you find your way back? Can you think of a story in the bible where someone had to say they were sorry? Do you think it's easy to ask for forgiveness? How does it feel when someone makes the decision to cheat? If you mess up (even if it's

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over the next twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with Hannah and Aaron all about Rules. These two really help us think about rules for life AND rules for games. KariAnn's big take away was to "not become a dwarf planet!" You're just going to have to listen to hear more about that! We invite you to buckle up (if you are in the car - parents drive the speed limit) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #2: Why do you think we have rules? What are some important rules in life? Are there rules about God and you? What makes us want to stick with the rules? Do you think it's important f

The Way of Love for Kids is a walk through a thoughtful set of practices designed to draw each of us closer to the heart of God. Over the next twelve episodes we will explore ways to connect with God and each other. Some of these practices may be familiar, while others may invite you toward a new way of wondering about God and this Way of Love. Today KariAnn visits with Becky and four year old Pippa all about Love. Did you know Love comes sometimes in the shape of a pie? We invite you to buckle up (if you are in the car) and/or settle in for a few minutes of wondering and wandering with us on the Way of Love for Kids. Questions from The Way of Love for Kids Episode #1: Who do you love? Do you get to see those people often? What are some ways we show people love? How does your family remember to show love? What is Love? How does God show us love? What color crayon would you use to color Love? Additional Questions for wondering: What do you think Love is? How does God show us that God loves us? How did Jesus te

When Kari met her she had a little pixie hair cut, a face full of angel kisses, and an infectious laugh. Laurel Copeland Brown is the daughter of Kari's sweet friend Sherry Brown, who lost her battle with cancer on May 21, 2008. Sherry was one of Kari's "mommy mentors" - offering the "calm voice of reason" when as a new momma, Kari was losing her grip. Sherry left behind three little girls who are each so unique and beautiful. In Laurel, Kari has watched this pixie grow into a woman with moxie, who now quite often herself, offers words of encouragement and calm. Sherry left Kari a little piece of herself in Laurel, and she has become a "God-daughter by default" and a treasure to all who know her. In today's chat, Laurel and Kari take a stroll down memory lane and a long look at love, loss and the ties that bind us together. So scootch up a chair, pop the top on a Topo Chico and let this visit wash over you like the warm winds of early summer. And while you've got a cold one in

How do you mourn the loss of one of your greatest teachers? You make sure all your friends know her work. And if that means taking the mic to the car, because it's the quietest space in your household, so that you can read some of her words to those friends... so be it. When Rachel Held Evans passed away, May 4, 2019, she left this world a beautiful legacy in the body of her work. Words that encourage us to wrestle with the Scripture. To embrace the doubt that crouches near our faith - and know to that God isn't shocked or saddened by our questions. Today, Kari reads a portion from Rachel's latest book "Inspired". Please hold Rachel's family close in prayer. <3 Kari Faith Unraveled: How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions by Rachel Held Evans A Year of Biblical Womanhood: How a Liberated Woman Found Herself Sitting on Her Roof, Covering Her Head, and Calling Her Husband 'Master' by HarperCollins Publishing Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church by Harp

Cheryl Moses is one of those sister-friends that when you meet her for the first time you think, "Oh! There you are! I'm going to be knowing you for a long time!" In today's episode, we cover a lot of ground, several storms, some writer's blocks, a badge of honor, some sacred space, unifying the church... and in the words of the every wise Cheryl Moses - "We've got some work to do folks!" Scooch up a chair and make room at the table for my precious friend, Cheryl. Facebook: Cheryl R. Moses - Writer/Coach Instagram: @ebbyloves Website: www.cheryl-just-thinking.blogspot.com Mentions: Where Did My Sweet Grandma Go? by Lauren Flake; Love of Dixie (quarterly Texas Women's magazine); Of Mess & Moxie by Jen Hatmaker; Skandalon by Cindy Schroppel Drink: *cold Bai Black Cherry *hot Coffee specifically the Lavender Latte if it's available! Product: Young Living Stress Away AND the Crowning Jewels (look them up on Insta & FB) Listening to/Reading: Free of Me by Sharon Hoddie Miller ; Unseen

Kim joins in this week to welcome one of our favorites, Ashley Brown Ruiz, to the table. She started her work as a teacher in an inner-city Houston elementary school for 12 years. There, she learned that there was a lack of language or ability to communicate with one another, which led her to want to go back to school to become a social worker. As the director of The Daring Way, a certification and training program based on Brene Brown’s work that takes other helping professionals through shame resilience work that they can then implement into their work. Cozy up with your favorite beverage for this enthusiastic episode full of laugher, truth, friendship and asking Kari to circle back to say something nice about her (awesomely curly) hair. Mentions: Santa Maria Hostel, Archway Academy, Camp Allen, The Daring Way, Brene Brown, Drink: Diet Coke Project: L’Ange Hair Product Listening to/Reading: Blue October Hashtagable Quotes: #widenthecircle #invitation #thedaringway #80shair #resilience

Long before her two little boys followed her around the house begging her, "Read to me!" Chris Helene Bridge was a storyteller. She wrote of the things her life taught her - both to help her understand them better and to help others. Her little boys have grown into men, and Chris still loves reading, creating, and sharing joy with little learners. So, get your kettle going, and serve yourself up a big cup of your favorite tea. Then settle in and listen to the beautiful heart of this amazing artist, author, and literacy advocate. You may just find yourself longing to read a book to a child - and today's guest has an spetacular selection to choose from! Books by Chris Helene Bridge: The Same Heart, Appletime, Red Envelopes, Read to Me!, Spring is Coming!, Consider the Lilies, Andrew's Story, Ganny Says (Fall of 2019) Facebook: Chris Helene Bridge Website: chrishelenebridge.com Drink: Tea - many ways depending on the tea she's drinking Product: Electric tea pot Listening to/Reading: The Vein of Gold by

A champion is someone who fights for a cause and today's guest was born a Champion. Literally. Megan Champion Greiner is the wife to one amazing tax accountant, turned woodworker, mother to three amazing humans and a small business owner with Plexus. When her prayers to become a mom were answered, it was as if God said, "I'm going to give you what you asked for... with a little something extra!" We can't wait for you to fall in love with Megan and her crew. God has plans for her life and there's nothing Down About it! Facebook: Megan Champion Greiner Instagram: @DiaryofARealLifeMom Drink: Plexus Slim "Pink Drink" or Bai water (pineapple coconut) Product: Plexus or Dark Chocolate Almonds (*KAL suggested Ghiradelli dark chocolate cashews) Listening to/Reading: Bible App devotional: the Lifegiving Leader (*KAL brought up Sara Groves' song Tornado) and then The Holy Hustle Hashtagable Quotes: #HopeYouLikeKidsAndAnimalsBecauseItsAZooInHere #WorldDownSyndromeDay #ALittleSomethingExtra #Plexus #P