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The Child in Our Midst

Center for Faith and Children
Faith Formation
Children's Ministry
Faith and Spirituality
Church
Faith
Family Dynamics
Parenting
Resilience
Spirituality
Imaginative Prayer
Finding Freedom In Constraint
Children's Spiritual Development
Adversity
Child Development
Worship
Children In Church
Intergenerational Worship
Bible
Family
The Order Of the Common Life

The Child in Our Midst is more than just another parenting podcast. It's for parents & ministry leaders who want to help their children feel loved and valued by God, going beyond rules & regulations and seeing their children with more kindness and empathy. Join co-hosts Lindsey & Ahyuwani on a warm and relatable journey as they explore faith through the eyes of children. Each episode features expe... more

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Life with young kids can be chaotic. So many things are competing for our attention, and we might not even be aware of where our priorities lie.

Esau McCaulley joins Lindsey and Ahyuwani to talk about the process of getting ready for church with a ... more

Welcoming children just as they are is a counter-cultural practice that invites us to examine our values and what we believe about the kingdom of God. Kaitlyn Schiess talks with Lindsey and Ahyuwani about what this question shows us about what we mig... more

When our kids say church is boring, we might think we’ve failed them in some way. But what if this statement is an invitation to deeper conversation and an opportunity to learn how children experience church.

In this week’s episode, Lindsey and Ahy... more

How do we know if kids are paying attention? What ways of participating in church actually “count”? Do questions like this help us or make it harder for us to connect with our kids around faith?

Dr. Robin Barfield, a lecturer in children’s ministry... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Barfield
Lecturer in practical theology at Oak Hill College, with a PhD in children's ministry.
Oak Hill College
Episode: Is it okay if my kid draws through the whole service? With Robin Barfield
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Musicologist and educator based in Iowa, regular contributor to Christianity Today
Christianity Today
Episode: Should we make kids sing in church? With Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Sarah Cowan Johnson
Ministry trainer, consultant, and coaching expert on family discipleship
Author of Teach Your Children Well
Episode: How do I know if my kid is “getting it”? with Sarah Cowan Johnson
Bob Keeley
Professor of Education Emeritus at Calvin University and Professor of Faith Formation and Discipleship at Calvin Theological Seminary.
Calvin University
Episode: What if the sermon is inappropriate for kids? With Bob Keeley
Dr. Mimi Larson
Executive Director
Center for Faith and Children
Episode: What really matters for my kids’ faith? (with Dr. Mimi Larson)
Kelli Dunn
Director of Children's Faith Formation at her church
Episode: Where Do We Go From Here?
Melissa Deelstra
Director of Children and Family Ministries at her church
Episode: Where Do We Go From Here?
Jared Patrick Boyd
Pastor, spiritual director, and author
The Order of the Common Life
Episode: "I Am Loved by God" with Jared Patrick Boyd
Dr. Emily McGowin
Teaches theology at Wheaton College; a priest and canon theologian, her research focuses on the embodied lived theology of regular Christians.
Wheaton College
Episode: "I Can Wonder About the Bible" with Dr. Emily McGowin

Hosts

Lindsey
Co-host and Resource Director at the Center for Faith and Children, exploring the spiritual lives of kids.
Ahyuwani
Co-host and Managing Director at the Center for Faith and Children, engaging in dialogues about children's faith development.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Jump In!

    As a ministry leader, listening to these discussions reminds me that I am part of a global church where there are brothers and sisters who are there to help me serve God in my particular context. I am not alone. God is on the move!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elise at CPCSB
    United Statesa year ago
  • Meaningful for Parents

    As a mother, the first episode I listened to made me tear up. How important to consider the experience of our children relating to God. Listening to the children’s own words responding to the interview prompts is particularly delightful and instructive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    misst1234567
    United Statesa year ago
  • Practical and inspiring

    I’m so grateful for this podcast. It encourages my mind and dreams to go in exciting and meaningful directions as I think through my own work with kids and even my own faith walk as an adult. I work in a very intercultural context so I have much to consider regarding how these ideas may play out as I work alongside others teachers from a different background. I wish I could sit and talk with the folks at the center, I’m sure we could talk for hours! I may be contacting you! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Global RP
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it!!

    A thoughtful and engaging podcast season that honestly wrestles with real-life, everyday challenges parents and church leaders face in nurturing children’s faith

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    637$$
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful conversations; definitely worth your time

    I’ve so enjoyed listening to these insightful explorations of big questions related to faith and children. There are so few resources for folks who want to think deeply and reimagine the role of children in the life of the church. This is a welcome one. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelsey KM
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the content both encouraging and practical for their roles as parents or ministry leaders.
Several reviewers mention the podcast's ability to challenge conventional thinking about children's spirituality and engagement in church.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions that blend expert opinions with authentic children's voices on faith.

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Should we make kids sing in church? With Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Q: Should we make kids sing in church?
No, we should make church a place where kids can sing, allowing them to engage meaningfully rather than coercing participation.
5. "I Can Worship God" with Dr. Robbie Castleman
Q: Could you talk a little more about why the church gathers to worship?
Worship is the reenactment of the story of salvation and it is important for children to learn this rhythm.
"I Am Loved by God" with Jared Patrick Boyd
Q: What do you like best about your family?
Participants share feelings of joy and the importance of being together as a family, conveying love and support for one another.
"I Am Loved by God" with Jared Patrick Boyd
Q: Can you talk to us a little bit about the idea of freedom in constraint?
Boyd discusses how true freedom is about being unencumbered to do what you really want to do, which contrasts with the common notion of freedom as the absence of constraints.
4. "I Can Face Hard Things" with Dr. Holly Allen
Q: What helps you get through hard things?
A child discusses talking to trusted people and focusing on tangible feelings as a way of coping.

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Focusing on faith and spirituality as experienced by children, this podcast offers insightful conversations between co-hosts and a variety of expert guests. Topics include children’s ministry, faith formation, and how to nurture a child's relationship with God in contexts like church services and family dynamics. Listeners are likely to appreciate the blend of expert insights and candid contributions from children, which enriches the dialogue on parenting and faith in practical, relatable ways. The show stands out for its emphasis on empathy, meaningful engagement, and the spiritual lives of children, aiming to provide both encouragement and practical resources for parents and ministry leaders alike.

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1. Robin Barfield
2. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
3. Sarah Cowan Johnson
4. Bob Keeley
5. Dr. Mimi Larson
6. Kelli Dunn
7. Melissa Deelstra
8. Jared Patrick Boyd

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