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Playfully Faithful Parenting
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, Parent Coach, 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 or Christian 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.

On Mondays, we look at Spiritual/Christian Parenting and how we can incorporate more play and fun into our kids’ discipleship.

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Playfully Faithful Parenting is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and pretty much any place you like to listen to your podcasts.

Playfully Faithful Parenting is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and pretty much any place you like to listen to your podcasts.
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I am so happy I found this podcast! The episodes are on helpful and real topics, and Joy's application of the scripture is moving. It takes the pressure off mamas and directs our eyes to where they need to be in order to parent effectively. I never thought I'd be capable of parenting intentionally, but Joys ideas on play are really realistic and helpful, even if this is an area of struggle for you.

Joy has a unique way of inspiring us to become the parent we all wish we had growing up! Every parent and grandparent can learn something new from this podcast!

Joy's JOY is contagious! She truly has a gift in storytelling, with a melodic voice to match. Her podcasts are both delightful and encouraging, offering a wealth of knowledge while interviewing, the most amazing mamas. Each episode will have you easily leaning into warm conversations, sweet stories, and helpful tips. (take notes!) Listen in and see your parenting toolbox grow and your heart be encouraged.

Thank you for this podcast - it has been a reminder of my purpose as a mom following Jesus - to continue to walk with Him (and practical ways to do so with littles) as well as how to share Jesus with my children. Thank you for the tips and advice - but most importantly the reminder of how He sees me and my identity in Him.

Joy is full of ideas for how to intentionally disciple our children using play. Her calm and friendly demeanor makes even the least naturally playful of us think, "Hey, I think I could do that!"

Albert Einstein once said, "Play is the highest form of research." Joy is helping parents understand the importance of playtime to help transform children's hearts. She shares creative ideas to help playtime be a spiritual time of connection. She shares her theological wisdom for mommas as well.

If you are a mama wanting to incorporate more play and discipleship in your home, look no further than this podcast. Joy does a great job of bringing in play while helping your children grow spiritually. It's chock full of pratical and easy to do ideas that make life more enjoyable and playful with your children.

Joy - Even though my own kids are grown, your podcast is so helpful and inspiring for how to intentionally play and spend time with my grandsons! Thank you so much for the great tips.

I love the mission of this podcast! As a mom of two boys, it's my heart's desire to help lead by example and guide them towards a loving relationship with Jesus. This show is such a breath of fresh air with so many wonderful and creative ideas to bond with our kids while instilling the Word of God and truth in their hearts and minds.

As a mom to two boys (13 & 10), I find ways to help them grow their relationship with the Lord and allow them to grow from there. These tips are so practical and inspiring!

This show is meeting me right where I am in my parenting with encouragement, great resources, thought-provoking ideas about family dicipleship, practical tips, and lots of grace. I listen to lots of podcasts here and there, but with this one, I really try not to miss an episode. Love it!

I've been listening to Joy Wendling's podcast and free workshops. I find them valuable in the way she is intentional about building up Mom's tool belt with everyday biblical discipleship.

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Want to be a guest?

I’m always looking to share resources, tips, and real-life stories of playful mamas who are pointing their kids to Jesus. Maybe that is you! Are you a playful parent? I’d love to chat with you about how you incorporate play into your family’s faith life.

Are you an author or content creator of resources for Christian families? Let’s see if collaborating could be beneficial!

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