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Mic CheckThe 100 Days Project/Mother’s Day SliceIsabelle Barbour spoke to people around the country about the first hundred days of the Trump inauguration. This story focuses on the experiences of mothers, grandmothers, activists, and protesters. The piece features the voices of Omkari Williams (https://www.omkariwilliams.com), AC Shilton (https://acshilton.com), and Grandma’s for Love co-founder, Shirley Hershey Showalter https://grandmasforlove.com/. You can learn more about Isabelle by visiting isabellebarbour.com2025-05-1227 min
The Retirement Wisdom PodcastThe Heart of Grandfatherhood – Ted PageTed Page, founder of the blog Good Grampa, has a new book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood coming out on Grandparent’s Day. We catch up on what he’s learned from others about grandfatherhood today and his own experiences as a grandfather.
Ted Page rejoins us from Vermont.
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Ted Page is a storyteller and performer. His nonfiction stories have appeared in Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe Magazine, and his comedy screen credits include work with John Cleese and Florence Henderson. His blog for grandfathers –GoodGrandpa.com—has be...2025-05-0538 min
The Executor Help PodcastThe Art of Grandparenting: How to Transform Love and Values into a Lasting Legacy!In this season 5 episode debut David learns about the heartwarming world of grandparenting with Shirley Hershey Showalter, co-author of "The Mindful Grandparent." Explore the unique superpower of being a grandparent, the joy of creating special moments, and the profound connection across generations. Shirley shares insights on embracing mortality, preserving family stories, and fostering emotional bonds. Discover the importance of spiritual legacies and active involvement in grandchildren's lives. Whether it’s through traditions, stories, or technology, learn how to pass down love, values, and cultur...2025-01-0138 min
Slate AdviceHow To!: Be a Mindful GrandparentShirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, The Mindful Grandparent, and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: How To Face Your Kid’s FutureDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto...2024-07-1643 min
How To!How To Be a Mindful GrandparentShirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, The Mindful Grandparent, and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: How To Face Your Kid’s FutureDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto...2024-07-1643 min
Slate CultureHow To!: Be a Mindful GrandparentShirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, The Mindful Grandparent, and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: How To Face Your Kid’s FutureDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto...2024-07-1643 min
Slate ConversationsHow To!: Be a Mindful GrandparentShirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, The Mindful Grandparent, and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: How To Face Your Kid’s FutureDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto...2024-07-1643 min
Slate Daily FeedHow To!: Be a Mindful GrandparentShirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, The Mindful Grandparent, and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: How To Face Your Kid’s FutureDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto...2024-07-1643 min
Slate BooksHow To!: The Mindful GrandparentShirley Showalter and Marilyn McEntyre know that grandparenting is more than just cookies and Play-Doh. Don’t get us wrong, those things are fun! But the art of contemporary grandparenting requires mindfulness, intentionality, and navigating boundaries. On today’s episode, Courtney Martin talks with Marilyn and Shirley about their book, The Mindful Grandparent, and the wisdom they’ve gained as elders to 12 grandchildren. If you liked this episode check out: How To Face Your Kid’s FutureDo you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto...2024-07-1643 minThe Retirement Wisdom PodcastGood Grandpa - Ted PageWhat are you retiring to? Don’t drift into it.
Design it.
Join us in the next Design Your New Life in Retirement group program starting April 26th.
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I’ve just completed my second year as a grandfather. Like anyone finishing their sophomore year, I know twice as much as I did a year ago, but still have a lot to learn. In my quest to learn more, I came across this article in the New York Times – How to be a Better Grandfather – and discovered Ted Page. When he became a grandfat...2024-03-2439 min
Chasing BaileyWhat Do Parents REALLY Want?Today we don’t talk enough about John Dewey’s call to educational equity and its impact on democracy. Instead, small groups of parents (most notably Moms for Liberty) are prompting battles in local school boards to ban books, to fight racially inclusive curriculum, and to limit the rights and constrain the very existence of transgender and questioning youth. But some other parents – the majority it seems -- are fighting back to say clearly that these are not concerns they care about. What DO they care about? If this episode’s guests are taken seriously, families care...2024-02-051h 08
Grandma Magic: A podcast from the Grandmother CollectiveShirley Showalter: Grandma for LoveShirley Showalter, a devoted mother and proud grandmother, is not only a lifelong educator but also an accomplished author. She previously served as the president of Goshen College in Indiana and held an executive position at the Fetzer Institute. In this episode, we delve into her remarkable journey towards political engagement and the inspiring Grandmas for Love movement, which passionately champions the integrity of local school boards in her hometown of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Shirley sheds light on the enduring values that underscore the importance of maintaining the separation of church and state, emphasizing how peaceful protest fueled by love...2023-10-1836 min
QWERTY: A Podcast for Writers on How to Live the Writing LifeEp. 91 Shirley Showalter: A Podcast for Writers on How to Live the Writing LifeAuthor, opinion writer, essayist and speaker Shirley Showalter talks about how to write memoir with host Marion Roach Smith in this episode of the Qwerty podcast, a podcast by, for and about writers. Listen in and learn how to live this writing life. The QWERTY podcast is brought to you by the book The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text for Writing & Life. Read it, and begin your own journey to writing what you know.2022-12-3033 min
Writing for Your Life podcastBook interview with Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter for “The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children’s Children”Book interview with Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter for “The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children’s Children”2022-09-1032 min
Adventures with GrammyEpisode 79. The Mindful GrandparentVisit https://adventureswithgrammypodcast.com to learn more about the podcast and how to be a guest.
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Born into a plain-dressing, plain-speaking Mennonite farm family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, today’s guest, Shirley Showalter, grew up to become a college president, a foundation executive, the author of two books...2022-07-1444 min
Adventures with GrammyEpisode 79. The Mindful GrandparentVisit https://adventureswithgrammypodcast.com to learn more about the podcast and how to be a guest.
Join our newsletter mailing list by texting GRAMMY to 22828 to get started, or visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/ih6vkmJ/grammy
To learn about Carolyn’s books, visit https://adventureswithgrammy.com/
To learn more about today’s guest, visit https://www.shirleyshowalter.com/
Born into a plain-dressing, plain-speaking Mennonite farm family in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, today’s guest, Shirley Showalter, grew up to become a college president, a foundation executive, the author of two books...2022-07-1444 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children's Children by Shirley Showalter, Marilyn McentyrePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575138to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Mindful Grandparent: The Art of Loving Our Children's Children
Author: Shirley Showalter, Marilyn Mcentyre
Narrator: Pam Ward
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 31 minutes
Release date: May 3, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Making memories and fostering relationships with our grandchildren in the midst of a fast-moving culture isn't easy, and a legacy that lasts isn't crafted overnight. So how do we as grandparents cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with the children we adore? Start with The Mindful Grandparent. With twelve grandchildren between them, authors and educators Marilyn McEntyre and Shirley Showalter...2022-05-036h 31
CallingsVocational Advice for UndergradsThis bonus episode features highlights from conversations that aired during the first season of Callings. We often ask our guests what advice they might offer to young adults today, and their answers are varied as they are thought-provoking. Listen to this compilation of good advice from insightful people, including Darby Ray, Eboo Patel, Amanda Tyler, Rabbi Rachel Mikva, Father Dennis Holtschneider, and Shirley Showalter. 2021-09-2131 minCallingsBecoming Big: Shirley ShowalterAfter serving for many years as the president of Goshen College, Shirley Showalter has written an engaging memoir about growing up in a Mennonite community and her efforts to negotiate the lures of the “glittering world.” In this conversation, she shares how she came to write Blush, describes what that process taught her about narrative and story, and reflects on the ambiguities of humility and pride. With a forthcoming book (co-written with Marilyn McEntyre) about grandparenting and becoming an elder, Shirley has much to offer about life’s transitions, including the importance of daily habits of reflection. She encourages us to...2021-06-081h 11
Better Read than Dead: Literature from a Left PerspectiveEpisode 29: The LotteryMegan is back to lead our discussion of Shirley Jackson’s most famous work, “The Lottery” (1948), and hoo boy, do we talk about how mad the readers were when this was published. The New Yorker famously lost like a billion subscriptions and got a grazillion angry letters from their readership of middlebrow prudes, who wondered, “is it based on reality? Do these practices still continue in back-country England, the human sacrifice for the rich harvest? It’s a frightening thought.” Even though Shirley Jackson, in her essay “Biography of a Story,” claims “it’s just a story I wrote,” we discuss totalitaria...2020-03-011h 23
Encountering SilenceShirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part Two (Episode 51)Part two of our conversation with "Blush" author Shirley Hershey Showalter.2019-02-1130 min
Encountering SilenceShirley Hershey Showalter: Simplicity and Silence, Part One (Episode 50)Shirley Hershey Showalter invites us into the silence of a traditional Mennonite upbringing.2019-02-0631 min
Mickelson's Podcast - Powered by the Iowa Firearms CoalitionTuesday March 17 2015I grew up country day, March 17. Carole Bodensteiner, Shirley Hershey Showalter, Blush. Little Heathen, Mildred Armstrong Kalish. Then, is there a fix for no-fault divorce? Chuck Hurley and Darren Clark lobby for Rep. Ted Gassman’s bill. Then, does the new hire sink the Scott Walker campaign in Iowa?2015-03-171h 28