Parents Take Five

Episode 39 - Lent On-the-Go with Rev. Anne Russ

Our Lenten series continues in today's episode with our guest, Rev. Anne Russ. Anne is a Presbyterian pastor living in New York, New York as well as the founder and face behind Doubting Believer, an online community of progressive and inclusive Christians. Today, Anne and Jen talk about ways families can take a Lenten practice, literally, on the road. We spend so much time in the car with our kids going to school, practice, try-outs, rehearsals, all the things...why don't we use those moments of contained holy space to spend some time in a Lenten discipline together? 

Episode 38 - Beginning Lent

The Lenten season begins tomorrow so in today's episode, Rev. Jen walks us through what Lent is and what kind of language we can use to talk with our kiddos about this season and what it means for us. 

Episode 37 - Sabbath in the Moment Pt.

Today's episode is the second part of a two-part conversation with Lauren Winner. Lauren writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Dr. Winner, an Episcopal priest, is vicar of St. Paul's Episcopalian Church in Louisburg, N.C. For a more in-depth bio, check out our Facebook or Instagram pages! In this episode, Jen and Lauren talk about the moments we are able to find Sabbath for both our little ones and for ourselves.

Episode 36 - Sabbath in the Moment with Lauren Winner

Today's guest, Lauren F. Winner, writes and lectures widely on Christian practice, the history of Christianity in America, and Jewish-Christian relations. Dr. Winner, an Episcopal priest, is vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Louisburg, N.C. For a more in depth bio, check out our Facebook or Instagram pages! In this episode, Jen and Lauren talk about the moments we are able to find Sabbath for both our little ones and for ourselves. 

Episode 35 - Finding The Word in "The Lion King"

Today, Jen chats about watching the most recent remake of The Lion King with her family. During the movie night, she found herself connecting so many of the Disney movie's scenes with themes and stories found in the Bible. In case you wanted your own movie night to make these connections with your kiddos, she's lined up the things she noticed in this episode. 

Episode 34 - Honoring Pt. 2

Today's episode is a continuation of episode 33 with Eugenia A. Gamble. Eugenia and Jen talk more about what the commandment, "Honor thy mother and father", truly means. They also discuss what ways the church is an extension of parenting and grandparenting for families and how we as parents still need that same kind of guidance and parenting ourselves. 

Episode 33 - Honoring with Rev. Eugenia A. Gamble

Eugenia is a PCUSA pastor, now retired after 35 years of active and loving service in Alabama, Colorado, and California. She is an author, speaker, preacher, and retreat leader who loves nothing more than helping the Bible come alive for people. Today, she and Jen focus on the commandment to honor our father and mother. Eugenia takes a unique and deep dive into what God truly means for us through this particular commandment. 

Episode 32 - Merry Christmas!

Christmas can mean so many different things for everyone. It can be a time of joy and laughter and family! It can also be a time of grief and loss and trudging through hard feelings. This short, Christmas episode today brings a message for you, no matter where you are or what you're feeling on this holiday. Merry Christmas from Parents Take Five!