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Godly Play FoundationCircle of Solidarity - Hannah Sutton-AdamsJoin Aimee and Joy as they chat with Hannah Sutton-Adams about the incredible work happening at the Godly Play Foundation's Center for the Theology of Childhood. A short and sweet message about the Circle of Solidarity, a once a month free offering from the Foundation, where individuals around the world gather to hear from a child going through any traumatic event. After we hear their story we come together for prayer, silence, and a blessing. Learn more about this important work being done by the Center clicking HERE and by listening to this months episode. 2025-06-0614 minGodly Play FoundationChildren's Books by Laura AlaryLaura Alary is an incredibly thoughtful author who creates children's books that belong on shelves everywhere! Take a look at her full website HERE2025-05-0232 minGodly Play FoundationGodly Play for your DenominationJoin Aimee and Joy as they interview Licensed Godly Play Trainer, Cynthia Insko, about applying Godly Play in many different denomination contexts. The common question of "can I change this to fit our faith practice?" and so much more answered this episode! Godly Play North American Gathering Vancouver, BCAugust 14-16, Scholars Dinner August 132025-04-0418 minGodly Play FoundationNeurodiverse Children with Allison “Bird” TreacyGuest Allison “Bird” Treacy talks to us about supporting neurodiverse children in our Godly Play circles. Bird authors a newsletter called, Wiggles & Wonder, and is also a Godly Play trainer!Bird talks from personal experience on how we can best support our circle of children and meet the needs of all involved. Enjoy and send in your questions! Find more on Bird HERE2025-03-0722 minGodly Play FoundationGodly Play with Confirmation with Ashley Bond2025-02-0738 minGodly Play FoundationSilence with Melinda Wenner BradleyMelinda Wenner Bradley shares with us the value of silence in Godly Play. Melinda is a licensed Godly Play Trainer and the Director of Communications and Training for Faith & Play Stories. Her teaching ministry weaves together interests in children’s spiritual lives, program development, and support for families and teachers in faith communities and schools. Melinda advocates shifting religious formation away from scholastic models and toward experiential, belonging-focused ways of being with children and inviting them into spiritual community with all ages. She is the parent of three young adults who were raised on...2025-01-0323 minGodly Play FoundationStar Seekers- 2024!Godly Play Star Seekers are those who give monthly to this important work! Listen to this beautiful way of building community amongst those of us who know how vital it is experience Godly Play, no matter your age. This way of being is changing lives. Click the link to become a Star Seeker today! Become a Star Seeker2024-12-1613 minGodly Play FoundationGodly Play in Middle and Late Childhood- Rev. Dr. Cheryl MinorJoin us as we hear some aspects of Rev. Dr. Cheryl Minor's book, "Godly Play in Middle and Late Childhood". In this interview we will learn about Godly Play beyond the 5th grade model and how it is a benefit to the youth you're working with. Enjoy!2024-12-0630 minGodly Play FoundationExecutive Director, Dr. Heather IngersollWe started with an "in the beginning" episode, and now we are talking about where we are and where we are going. Godly Play is a dynamic program, ever growing. In this episode we dive deeper into the beautiful way of being with children and with each other. Enjoy the insights by Executive Director, Dr. Heather Ingersoll. Want to share about how Godly Play has changed your life? Click here to submit memories/voice memos and more!2024-11-0128 minGodly Play FoundationIn the beginning... Jerome BerrymanRev. Dr. Jerome Berryman was the creator and founder of Godly Play. What started as just something fun to Jerome and his wife, Thea, turned into this incredible program we have all come to know and love. Jerome passed away after this episode was recorded. We are thankful for the time to interview him and to now share that with all of you. Enjoy some of Jerome's insights and click here to read his biography and enjoy the memories a few loved individuals have shared at the beginning and the ending of the episode. Godly Play Podcast Dr...2024-10-031h 03