Playful Mama

This is where you will find my posts about how I play as a mama. You may find posts about books, Bible Study, parenting, hobbies, arts and crafts, or anything else I do just for fun.

Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 92: Romans 8:14-17 Theology Thursday | Mama, You Are A Child of God

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 90: Proverbs 16:3 Theology Thursday | 3 Steps to Committing Your Parenting to God

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 60: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Theology Thursday | Christian Motherhood as a Victory Parade with Jesus | Being the Sweet Aroma of Christ for Your Kids

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

Ep 60: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Theology Thursday | Christian Motherhood as a Victory Parade with Jesus | Being the Sweet Aroma of Christ for Your Kids Read More »

Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 58: Micah 7:7 Theology Thursday | When It Feels Like Our Enemy Is Within Our Own House | Confidently Waiting on God

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

Ep 58: Micah 7:7 Theology Thursday | When It Feels Like Our Enemy Is Within Our Own House | Confidently Waiting on God Read More »

Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 56: Acts 15:11 Theology Thursdays | You Can’t Save Your Kids | Your Parenting Can’t Save You

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

Ep 56: Acts 15:11 Theology Thursdays | You Can’t Save Your Kids | Your Parenting Can’t Save You Read More »

Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 54: Luke 18:1-8 | The Parable of the Persistent Widow | Pray until God Changes the Situation or Changes Your Heart

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

Ep 54: Luke 18:1-8 | The Parable of the Persistent Widow | Pray until God Changes the Situation or Changes Your Heart Read More »

Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 52: Isaiah 26:3 Theology Thursday | Genuine Peace for Moms

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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Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 50: Luke 2:52 Theology Thursdays | Child Development in the Bible | Jesus as a Kid

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

Ep 50: Luke 2:52 Theology Thursdays | Child Development in the Bible | Jesus as a Kid Read More »

Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 48: Ecclesiastes 3:11 Theology Thursday | Seasons in Parenting | Creating an Environment of Curiosity and Questions

Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Ecclesiastes 3:11 and freeing ourselves from the expectation to be able to answer all of our kids’ questions. God has created us with limited capacities to understand him and his plan. We can embrace that and instead create an environment of curiosity and questions while knowing we

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Playfully Faithful Parenting Podcast- devos on Thursday

Ep 46: Matthew 18:15 Theology Thursday | Christian Discipline vs. Punishment | Redeeming Sin | Biblical Discipline without Shame

Episode Summary: This Theology Thursday we look at Matthew 18:15. The Holy Spirit was really showing me what God’s plan for redemptive discipline looks like through this verse. This kind of discipline leaves behind shame and justice-seeking, for humility and service. Your Turn to Play: Before disciplining your child, pray for it to be done

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