Joy Wendling

Enthusiastic. Passionate. Profound. Joy Wendling is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified parent coach, and founder of Created to Play. She has over 20 years of experience in children, youth, and family ministry, as well as a Master’s in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her idea of relaxing is gazing at the mountains from her island home with an ice-cold Diet Coke and a good book. Joy lives in the Pacific Northwest and enjoys laughing and playing with her five daughters and husband. Get to know her better at CreatedtoPlay.com and on her podcast titled Playfully Faithful Parenting.

Grace-Filled Parenting: How to Disciple Your Child Without Burnout

Guest Post by Ava Addams Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging callings in life. As Christian parents, we long to raise children who love God and reflect His character. We desire to see them grow into compassionate, faithful individuals who are equipped to serve the world and embrace the teachings of Christ. […]

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Ep 186: Discipleship and Control: Fostering Curiosity and Ownership in Kids’ Faith

About Playfully Faithful Parenting: 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

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