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

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

Joy Wendling, MA | Certified Christian Parent Coach

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Ep 40: Genesis 33:11 Theology Thursdays | Apologizing out of God's Graciousness | Brotherhood | Sisterhood

Ep 40: Genesis 33:11 Theology Thursdays | Apologizing out of God's Graciousness | Brotherhood | Sisterhood

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

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02/24/22 • 8 min

Episode Summary:

This Theology Thursday we look at Genesis 33:11. This is not your normal parenting verse, but in it, I see the importance of apologizing and forgiving out of the graciousness of God and the importance of brotherhood/sisterhood.

Your Turn:

Teach your kids to apologize out of the graciousness of God

You can do it, mama!

Verses from the episode:

Genesis 33:11

Links:

Redeemed for Motherhood Journal

Christian Motherhood with Purpose and Play 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

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

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/createdtoplay

Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/createdtoplay

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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Ep 39: You Are Responsible for Your Actions | Teaching Responsibility | Modeling God in Discipline

Ep 39: You Are Responsible for Your Actions | Teaching Responsibility | Modeling God in Discipline

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

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02/21/22 • 20 min

Episode Summary:

This episode contains the last of the 4 Connected Families Messages: You are Responsible for your actions. We will talk about how some common disciplinary responses distract our kids from owning their problems, instead of allowing us to come alongside them to help them solve the problems themselves.

Verses from the episode:

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Romans 2:4

Galatians 6:1

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 mydisclosure policy.)

Connected Families

Connected Families on Instagram

How to Grow a Connected Family (book)

Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart (book)

Parent Coaching with Joy

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

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

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Ep 34: Theology Thursday | Colossians 1:28-29 | Perfecting our Kids Relationship with Jesus | Warning and Teaching about Jesus | Heart and Mind | Strength of the Lord
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02/03/22 • 11 min

Episode Summary:

This Theology Thursday we look at Colossians 1:28-29.

These verses teach us to speak to our kids' hearts and minds in order to help them grow their relationship with Jesus to maturity. And, reminds us that our energy comes from God.

You can do it, mama!

Verses from the episode:

Colossians 1:28-29

Colossians 4:12

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

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

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Teaching Independent Play to Your Kids | Ep 101

Teaching Independent Play to Your Kids | Ep 101

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

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09/26/22 • 24 min

We do our best to play with our kids and give them all the attention that we can, but sometimes dishes need to be done, towels need to be folded, or dinner needs to be made and you just can’t play with your child. How do your help your kids learn to play independently? It can be a challenge! Listen in for 5 steps to get you a little more space and your child a lot more play.

You Turn to Play:

Play for connection first.

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

Verses from the episode:

  • Psalm 92:5

Links from the episode:

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:

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

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Celebrating 100 Episodes | Ep 100

Celebrating 100 Episodes | Ep 100

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

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09/22/22 • 12 min

100 EPISODES! Wow! This has been such a beautiful journey and today I invited my oldest onto the podcast to interview me and celebrate. Have a listen.

You Turn to Play:

Celebrate 100 episodes with me by leaving a review!

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

Links from the episode:

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:

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

Did you enjoy the show?

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

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Embracing Your Weakness to Praise God's Strength | Psalm 81:1 | Ep 96

Embracing Your Weakness to Praise God's Strength | Psalm 81:1 | Ep 96

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

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09/08/22 • 11 min

How can God be our strength when we power through on our own accord? Sometimes it takes accepting our limitations, weakness, and brokenness to embrace God’s strength.

Your Turn to Play:

Play in your weakness, by praising God for being our strength.

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

Verses from the episode:

  • Psalm 81:1

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.)

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:

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

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Teaching Like Jesus Using Object Lessons | Interview with Anne Marie Gosnell | Ep 95

Teaching Like Jesus Using Object Lessons | Interview with Anne Marie Gosnell | Ep 95

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

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09/05/22 • 36 min

Episode Summary:

Today I am chatting with Bible Teacher, Anne Marie Gosnell. She will encourage you to play with your kids and inspire you to teach like Jesus by using object lessons.

Bio:

Anne Marie is a Bible Teacher and Bible curriculum writer with more than 30 years of experience. She has created Bible lessons and taught children about Jesus at churches, camps, Christian Schools, and conferences. She is the owner of the Bible Creative Online Conference and FutureFlyingSaucers Resources where she helps busy parents and church leaders teach fun, flexible, multi-age, budget-friendly bible object lessons that enhance the spiritual growth of children. She lives with her husband and three children in South Carolina.

Verses from the episode:

  • John 13:1-17
  • Matthew 6:25-30
  • 2 Kings 6:1-7

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 mydisclosure policy.)

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:

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

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Fighting the Good Fight as a Mama | 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Devotional | Ep 94

Fighting the Good Fight as a Mama | 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Devotional | Ep 94

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

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09/01/22 • 18 min

What does it mean to fight the good fight as a Christian mama? Are we fighting for our kids’ souls? Are we taking on the world? Listen to today’s episode to find out.

Your Turn to Play:

Invite God into all 24 hours of your day, not just your quiet time.

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

Verses from the episode:

  • 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Links:

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:

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

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.

Music by jorikbasov from Pixabay.

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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Ep 91: Play vs Entertainment | Using Play to Help Our Kids Be More Like God

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

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

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08/22/22 • 25 min

Episode Summary:

Psalm 92:5 says, “O Lord, what great works you do! And how deep are your thoughts.”

In this episode, we talk about how to help our kids work and have deep thoughts... PLAY! This episode explores the differences between play and entertainment.

You Turn to Play:

Ask the 3 questions to determine whether something is play or entertainment,

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

Verses from the episode:

  • Psalm 92:5

Links from the episode:

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:

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

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting: Encouraging Christian Mamas to Disciple & Discipline with Play & Joy - Paris Olympics 2024 and Family Faith

Paris Olympics 2024 and Family Faith

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

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07/31/24 • 12 min

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.)

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:

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

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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