Parents Take Five

Episode 12 - Spirit Reaching

In such a time as this, it's good to remember the good. Rev. Jen addresses the flooding impacting Arkansas and some of our own congregation members at the moment and how this situation reminds her that at times we reach for the good. Sometimes it may not be obvious and within arm's length but we must always reach for the good. 

Episode 11 - Summer Fun

Summer is fast-approaching and our kiddos are about to be back in the house all day, every day. Summer's are the promised land for kids but can be overwhelming for parents trying to put together an over-crowded summer calendar for themselves, their kids, and even the dog! Today, Rev. Jen chats about setting intentional summer time with her own family in the midst of the busiest season that is summer break.

Episode 10 - Generation Z with Sarah Leer

Jen and Sarah Leer, the Director of Children and Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Bentonville, Arkansas had a great conversation about Generation Z, who they are, their priorities, and how parents can successfully and supportively walk alongside them in their day-to-day lives. Check out our Facebook page, Take Five with Parents, to read more about Sarah and her contributions to the Presbyterian world.

Episode 09 - Improv in Parenting Pt. 1

Today's episode is one part of an amazing conversation Rev. Jen got to have with Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana. MaryAnn is a writer, pastor, speaker, and ministry coach from Virginia. Over the next few months, you'll get to hear installments of their conversation about how MaryAnn uses her knowledge of stage improv and applies it to her every day life, faith, and even to her parenting.

Episode 08 - Children In Worship

It's an ages long struggle passed from parent to parent to learn how to keep your squirmy little ones in the pew on a Sunday morning. Today, Rev. Jen recognizes that struggle firsthand and wholeheartedly but pushes us to reconsider sending them off somewhere else and reminds us what scripture says about worship and kiddos. 

Episode 07 - Holy Ground with Buz Wilcoxon

Today we welcome Rev. Buz Wilcoxon from Mobile, Alabama. Buz talks with us about not getting caught up in the lists, the supplies, the baseball games, the Girl Scout campouts and making sure you don't miss the very important lessons you can learn from a four year old at bed time. 

Episode 06 - A Growing Caterpillar

Jen talks us through the tradition her family has adopted of growing a caterpillar into a butterfly and how that strikes conversation about faith, life and Jesus Christ. 

Episode 05 - Mom Guilt with Neeley Rentz Lane

Today we invite Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane to talk with us about the never-ending juggling act of being a mom.