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First, let’s talk some history! How did we get from the real person of St. Nicholas (whose holiday was observed on Dec 6) to the jolly, sleigh-riding Santa Claus of modern Christmas celebrations? I’d always known Santa was loosely based off Nicholas of Myra, but how did he morph so much? Second, let’s talk about […]

Welcome to another episode of the HopeGrown Faith podcast! I’m your host, Christie, and today we have an incredible guest joining us. We’re diving into the topic of “Parenting for Faith” with the amazing Lucy Rycroft. Lucy is here to share her insights on raising children with a strong foundation of faith and how to

Welcome back to another episode of HopeGrown Faith! Today, Jess Wolstenholm is here to share her insights and experiences on the topic of discipling your own kids while working fulltime. As a Director of Education and Faith Formation at Minno, a streaming video service for Christian families, Jess has a wealth of knowledge and practical

  In this episode, Eryn shared her insights on connecting children with nature and nurturing their sense of wonder, all while pointing them back to God. It was an uplifting and thought-provoking conversation that we can’t wait to share with you. Eryn believes that by taking children outside and asking them questions about nature, we

On this episode of HopeGrown Faith, we sit down with Lori Wildenberg, the author of “Messy Hope,” a book that discusses how parents can help their children overcome depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. We dive into Lori’s own family’s struggles with these issues, and she provides practical advice for parents based on her research and

Are you the parent of an adult or prodigal child? (or even the parent of a teenager?) Navigating this unique parenting challenge can often be overwhelming, but you don’t have to feel alone on this journey. In this engaging conversation with the host of the Midlife Mama podcast, you’ll learn how to successfully support and

Connect with Michelle online: https://michelleamireyes.com/ or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleamireyes/ THE TOUGH QUESTIONS MICHELLE ANSWERS: – Why do you think the idea of race, ethnicity, and racism is so divisive? – Is there common ground on this topic that all Christians agree on? – What’s the difference between multi-ethnicity and being colorblind? Is one more biblical

In an era of sermon podcasts, Spotify worship playlists, and online church, do we even need to attend a local church anymore? Join the conversation with journalist and mom, Ericka Andersen. She’s been researching church trends, digging into personal stories, and discovering why women are leaving the church…and why we might want to reconsider. Join

Bailey Hurley and Christie Thomas discuss the struggles of growing friendships as a mom, including the power of vulnerability (and how not to overshare), how to create a more welcoming environment, and one thing moms should STOP doing in their friendships with other moms. 📚 Bailey’s website and book: https://baileythurley.com/

We welcome Jeannie Cunnion as our December Mom Mentor, teaching us how to stop parenting out of our own strength and learn to lean on the Holy Spirit. Listen for some golden moments like: common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit how to lean on AND explain the Holy Spirit in a tough parenting moment the