The Child in Our Midst
Center for Faith and Children
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S2E8 Why is it so hard to get ready for church? with Esau McCaulley
Life with young kids can be chaotic. So many things are competing for our attention, and we might not even be aware of where our priorities lie. Esau McCaulley joins Lindsey and Ahyuwani to talk…
S2E7 Are people annoyed by my kid? Should I care? With Kaitlyn Schiess
Welcoming children just as they are is a counter-cultural practice that invites us to examine our values and what we believe about the kingdom of God. Kaitlyn Schiess talks with Lindsey and Ahyuwani…
S2E6 What do I do when my kid thinks church is boring? With Tim Beilharz
When our kids say church is boring, we might think we’ve failed them in some way. But what if this statement is an invitation to deeper conversation and an opportunity to learn how children…
S2E5 Is it okay if my kid draws through the whole service? With Robin Barfield
How do we know if kids are paying attention? What ways of participating in church actually “count”? Do questions like this help us or make it harder for us to connect with our kids around faith? Dr.…
S2E4 Should we make kids sing in church? With Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
What can we control, and what can’t we control about how our kids engage in worship? Do our worship services even acknowledge that kids will be there? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, musicologist and mom of…
S2E3 How do I know if my kid is “getting it”? with Sarah Cowan Johnson
Does asking your kids, “What did you learn in church today?” actually do anything? Are there better ways to start faith conversations with kids? And once you do, what’s your goal? Sarah Cowan Johson,…
S2E2 What if the sermon is inappropriate for kids? With Bob Keeley
There are a lot of stories in the Bible that aren’t really appropriate for kids. What do we do if the sermon or scripture passage is too much for kids to handle? Dr. Bob Keeley shares his wisdom from…
S2E1 What really matters for my kids’ faith? (with Dr. Mimi Larson)
Welcome to Season 2 of The Child in Our Midst! This season, we’re asking common questions about kids and worship and going beyond the questions to see what we can learn about God, ourselves, and…
S1E8 Where Do We Go From Here?
In the final episode of Season 1, Ahyuwani & Lindsey are joined by Kelli Dunn & Melissa Deelstra. Kelli & Melissa are both parents and ministry leaders who have been working out a lot of…
S1E7 "I Am Loved by God" with Jared Patrick Boyd
As we approach the end of our first season, we focus on the love of Jesus and its power to transform our lives. Jared Patrick Boyd, author of Imaginative Prayer and Finding Freedom in Constraint…
S1E6 "I Can Wonder About the Bible" with Dr. Emily McGowin
We all have some sense that "reading the Bible" is important and something that we *should* be doing in our homes. But what happens when we actually read the Bible? How can we handle the difficult…
S1E5 5. "I Can Worship God" with Dr. Robbie Castleman
But is worship even developmentally appropriate for kids? What can they get out of worship? Dr. Robbie Castleman, author of Parenting in the Pew helps us to see the worship service as a story that we…
S1E4 4. "I Can Face Hard Things" with Dr. Holly Allen
Is faith good for kids? Can it help them face the hard things they face now and will face in the future?Dr. Holly Allen shares where research on resilience and spirituality intersect. We’ll discuss…
S1E3 3. "I Can Know God" with Dr. Lacy Finn Borgo
If God is engaging with the children in our lives, how can we come alongside the children we know to notice & respond to God’s voice? Lacy Finn Borgo works as a spiritual director with children…
S1E2 2. "I Am Growing in Faith" with Dr. Scottie May
Are children growing in faith? How can we know? Are these even the right questions to ask? Dr. Scottie May, who literally wrote the book on thoughtful ministry with children, schools Lindsey &…
S1E1 1. "I Belong to God" with Dr. Mimi Larson
Welcome to The Child in Our Midst! Meet the Center for Faith and Children staff and learn about why belonging is so foundational to a child’s faith development. In this episode, Ahyuwani and Lindsey…
Introducing: The Child in Our Midst
The Child in Our Midst is more than just another parenting podcast. It's for parents & ministry leaders who want to help their children feel loved and valued by God, going beyond rules &…
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The Child in Our Midst has published 17 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Kids & Family.
The Child in Our Midst is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 48m.
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