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.

Fun Moses Children’s Activities

I’m delighted to share with you another guest post from one of my favorite authors for Christian children’s materials, Danika Cooley. Hands-on learning is a great way to cement knowledge. Your family will love these fun Moses children’s activities. Have you noticed that our children remember what they’ve learned so much better when we include […]

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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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Ep 171: Incorporating Faith at the Dinner Table: 16 Joyful Blessings for Family Meals

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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