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Little Podcast of Good NewsRunning on hot tea and vibes: Lauren vs the BibleYou know how some quotes get stuck in your head? Since we're in the middle of the Scripture Box, join Grace as she quizzes Lauren on which quotes are actually from the Bible!
Can you beat Lauren?
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Little Circle of Good News2025-07-2925 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsTeaching our kids healthy connectionYou know when you try to talk to your kids but you only get one word answers? Lauren and Grace explore ways to connect and really talk with your kids.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-07-2237 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsThe magic is what Jesus did with the disciples - enjoying family dinnerYou know how all the studies show family mealtime leads to future success? Lauren and Grace dive into ideas of how to make family meals happen in our busy lives.
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Lauren's Book Recommendations:
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne
The Spiritually Vibrant Home by Don Everts
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitman Earley
Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture by Mark and Lisa Scandrette
Family Talk Conversation Cards
Grace's favorite books for cooking with kids:
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Little Podcast of Good NewsBonus Episode - Introducing the Bishop's Podcast!Enjoy a bonus episode from Bishop Shannon Duckworth where she and guest Rev. Ed Bacon explore the first of the baptismal promises.
Follow the Bishop's podcast channel: Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.
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Episode Notes:
The Rev. Ed Bacon: edbacon.com
BOOKS
8 Habits of Love: Overcome Fear and Transform Your Life by Rev. Ed Bacon
Lifesigns: Intimacy, Fecundity, and Ecstasy in Christian Perspective by Henri Nouwen
A Book of Hours by Teilhard de Chardin
The works of Thomas Merton
The works of...2025-07-1048 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsSomething Only You Can BringYou know how we have a paid youth minister at our church? Why do they keep asking me to volunteer? Does my kid actually want me there?
Join Grace and Lauren to explore the ins and outs and whys of youth ministry!
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Little Circle of Good News2025-07-0832 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsMarinating in the Scripture BoxYou know how the Scripture Box is being shipped today? Lauren and Grace dive into what we can look forward to in it!
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Little Circle of Good News2025-07-0133 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsTime is ValuableYou know when your kids have been off school for a month and you are running out of creativity for the summer? Lauren and Grace explore ideas of what to do with your kids.
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Machete (that Grace bought for her kid)
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Little Circle of Good News2025-06-2438 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsJubilee Day with Rev. Lindsey ArdreyYou know how Juneteenth is coming up and we want our kids to understand that celebration in light of the Gospel message? The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joins Lauren and Grace to discus how we can teach our kids about Juneteenth through that lens.
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Book Recommendations:
Juneteenth Is by Natasha Triplett
The Juneteenth Cookbook by Alliah L. Agostini
Black-Eyed Peas and Hogshead Cheese by Glenda Armand
The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton
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Little...2025-06-1741 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsDon't be part of that statistic - Father's Day with Fr. Bobby HadzorYou know how research shows that mothers are the main source of home faith formation? Lauren and Grace are joined by the Rev. Bobby Hadzor to answer the question of how dads can be more involved in their family faith formation.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-06-1033 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsYou have what you need - Pentecost with Rev. Jenifer GamberYou know how the story of Pentecost can feel more like a historical event instead of inspiration for action? Lauren and Grace are joined by Rev. Jenifer Gamber to discuss how we can frame Pentecost for our kids so that they understand the message of going out and spreading the good news.
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The Day When God Made the Church (by Rebekah McLeod Hutto)
Breathe (by Laura Alary)
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Little Circle of Good News2025-06-0330 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsDon't Make Assumptions - with seminarian Melissa Carnall FauciYou know how so much of the data we read about Christian parenting is gathered from hetero couples? How can we as the church better empower and equip same-sex couples in their Christian parenting?
Lauren and Grace welcome Melissa Carnall Fauci to talk about how we all can be more welcoming and supportive of one another.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-05-2738 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsWhat's the deal with the lamb?You know how our mascot is a lamb? Lauren and Grace explore the history and significance of Lamby and the lamb in scripture and tradition.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-05-2021 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsSet the bar really low - Surviving May with kidsYou know how May becomes a whirlwind of everything for the kids that you can lose yourself? Join Lauren and Grace for ideas of how to stay rooted even in busy times of life.
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Bedtime Chapel Podcast
Jesus Calling - daily devotional by Sarah Young
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Little Circle of Good News2025-05-1330 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsThere's no such thing as SupermomHappy Mother's Day! You know when it feels like the responsibility for family faith formation is always falling to Mom? Good news! Lauren and Grace discuss the research behind this and what supports moms need from the church today.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-05-0642 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsIt's not JUST a routineYou know when things that are supposed to be meaningful, like prayer and church, just become routine? What can we do? Or is that okay?
Lauren and Grace explore what it means for routines to become meaningful in everyday life.
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Habits of the Household
Common Prayer for Children and Families
Liturgical Style
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Little Circle of Good News2025-04-2938 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsMake Earth Day Every Day!You know how today is Earth Day, is that just one more hallmark holiday? Or should it mean more for us as Christians? Lauren and Grace explore how we can celebrate Earth Day with our families.
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Easter and Earth Day by Rev. Casey Shobe
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Little Circle of Good News2025-04-2228 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsGood News - it's a 50 day season! Easter with Bishop Shannon DuckworthYou know how Easter is our biggest feast as a church, but it’s not always treated like that. How can we make it more meaningful in our families? Lauren and Grace talk to Bishop Shannon Duckworth to find ideas for your family.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-04-1534 minLittle Podcast of Good NewsEaster people in a Good Friday world - Ideas for Holy WeekYou know how Holy Week rolls around, and you want your kids to understand its importance without losing sight of God’s deep joy? Lauren and Grace discuss ideas for your family.
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Little Circle of Good News2025-04-0835 min
Little Podcast of Good NewsThis podcast is not a jokeLauren and Grace talk about the origins of the Little Podcast of Good News and introduce themselves.
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