Welcome to the Collide Kids Podcast! In this episode, host Christen Clark chats with Vanessa Myers, a children's minister and author, about equipping families with fun resources that equip familes to read God's word together and live it out inside and outside of the home. They explore the significance of Advent, share childhood memories, and discuss Vanessa's newest devotional books for kids called "Wondering to Bethlehem''. Tune in for a great conversation that will nurture the sense of wonder and faith within your family. Plus Kids Only Segment featuring Josie Coleman!
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Viral Topic: Shifting Focus to Family in Ministry
Quote: "I felt God tell me that I needed to just switch to focus on the family... Because Moms and Dads are now the ones who will be leading their children, well they always have been, but now they're really forced to do that because they don't get to go to church."
— Vanessa Myers [00:05:55 → 00:06:05]
Creating Resources for Family Bible Reading: "I help give families a plan in fun ways. Not something boring, but really fun."
— Vanessa Myers [00:06:28 → 00:06:34]
Viral Topic: Connecting with Children Through Devotions
Quote: "That was our time together. That was an uninterrupted time I had with my children to pray and to listen and hear God's word."
— Vanessa Myers [00:08:18 → 00:08:26]
The Birth of Jesus: "I wonder if Mary cried when she learned that there was no guest room available. I wonder if Mary got mad that she had to give birth to baby Jesus in a place where animals were kept."
— Vanessa Myers [00:13:16 → 00:13:27]
The Birth of Jesus: "I wonder about those things and I wonder if Joseph gave her a big hug and said, Mary it's going to be okay."
— Vanessa Myers [00:13:27 → 00:13:33]
The Impact of Childhood Visits to Nursing Homes: "That kind of really helped be who I am today. Is my grandmother taking me to help share Jesus with people"
— Vanessa Myers [00:25:41 → 00:25:48]
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