Joy Wendling

Do you celebrate Reformation Day? I have to admit that I haven’t in recent years with my own kids, but I used to every year when I led Children’s and Family Ministry at a PCUSA church. It was a lot of fun and as my kids get older, I think it is something worth adding…

In Episode 008 of Playfully Faith Parenting, I share the history and importance of Sunday School.

In Episode 008 of Playfully Faith Parenting, I share the history and importance of Sunday School.

Looking back hundreds of years, it’s easy to romanticize Gutenberg and his first printing of the Bible. I know it would have been a struggle and a cultural revolution, but as I sit in my home with literally dozens of Bibles on my bookshelves, the struggles and reality of Johann Gutenberg tend to get lost.…

After 7+ years of working in a PCUSA church that celebrated Reformation Sunday each year, I thought I knew the Reformation pretty well, but NOPE! I had a basic understanding for sure, but wow! Danika Cooley teaches so much about the Reformation in such a fun and easy-to-read way in her new Who, What, Why…

This is the second time I have been able to be on the launch team of a new book for Danika Cooley and I am already excited for whatever comes next! I just love her writing style and the ways she weaves fun and depth into theology, faith, and now, church history. Who Was Martin…

I spent several years doing Children’s, Youth, and Family Ministry in a Presbyterian church. Each year we celebrated Reformation Day, which falls on Halloween, with Middle-Aged costumes, Reformation-themed games, and treats. I thought I had a pretty good understanding of the Reformation as I studied each year to be sure our fun all provided some…

In Episode 008 of Playfully Faith Parenting, I share the history and importance of Sunday School.

In Episode 007 of Playfully Faith Parenting, I interview Christia and Kenny DeShields about playful biblical declarations for kids and their new book. This post contains 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…

n Episode 006 of Playfully Faith Parenting, I share some of the practical tips for ways to add faith to play and play to faith.