Parents Take Five

Episode 75 - International Women's Month with Gigi

On today's episode we recognize International Women's Month with a conversation between Jen and her Gigi! This is such a special episode for Jen as she gets to talk parenting with one of the people who spent a ton of time helping to parent her growing up. 

Episode 74 - Hands-On Faith Parenting with Joelle Brummit-Yale

In today's episode, Joelle Brummit-Yale joins Jen to talk about some of the more artistic resources she's making available to parents. These resources help parents find hands-on ways to get Bible stories into their kid's weekly lives. They also talk about the importance of a good children's Bible. 

Episode 73 - Two Years of Parents Take Five

Happy anniversary to Parents Take Five! It's been two whole years, 730 days, of editing podcasts, talking to guests, belly laughs, and deep recognition of our mistakes. Jen cannot thank you all enough for your support in this community so, as a token of her appreciation, here's a look back at some of the best moments and bloopers of the past two years.
 
Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode for a surprise addition that even our host, Rev. Jen, didn't know about. 

Episode 72 - Holy Ordinary Time with Jocelyn Wildhack

Due to the once-in-a-few-decades weather that Central Arkansas has been experiencing this week, we took a day to spend time out in the snow with our families and make sure our heaters weren't rattling in their boots. 
In today's episode, Jen joins Ferncliff's Chaplain and Camp Director Jocelyn Wildhack to talk about the resources Ferncliff has been offering families so that overworked, pandemic-era parents aren't carrying the brunt of faith formation and entertainment of their kiddos all by themselves. Jocelyn spends her time at work sending worshippers on scavenger hunts, fills hundreds of boxes with sparkly pipe cleaners, and makes sure that no camper gets left behind. 

Episode 71 - Interruptions

Life comes with a lot of interruptions. Interruptions as momentary and harmless as a kiddo who keeps asking what's for dinner in the middle of a grown-up conversation to interruptions as long-lasting and deeply impactful as the onset of an illness. In today's episode, Jen reminds us that scripture is full of these interruptions and gives us a deep hope in the midst of them.

Episode 70 - The Joy of Play with Coach Ryan Pt. 2

Ryan Stallings (a.k.a. Coach Ryan) has been coaching youth sports for the past fifteen years, ranging from flag football and baseball to basketball and soccer. For more information on Ryan's background, check out the bio of Episode 69 or go to our website: www.parentstakefive.com
In this second part to Coach Ryan and Rev. Jen's conversation, Ryan talks about ways he keeps the parents and players in a positive mindset and ​how he uses critical thinking to help his young players always look for growth.
*This episode was recorded before COVID-19 hit home for the United States in March of 2020. 

Episode 69 - The Joy of Play with Coach Ryan

Ryan Stallings (a.k.a. Coach Ryan) has been coaching youth sports for the past fifteen years, ranging from flag football and baseball to basketball and soccer. He’s trained age groups from pre-k to high school and he prioritizes creating a fun environment for the kids, training that promotes personal growth and life lessons, and fostering mutual respect between the players and the coach. When he’s not coaching, Ryan invests his free time in outdoor adventures, culinary pursuits, reading and sketching. Ryan and his wife, Leslie, their sons, Caiden & Conner, and their pups, Izzy & Nymeria love family adventures. 
 
In today's episode, Coach Ryan talks about the one thing your kid truly wants to hear after a game and, oddly enough, it's the one thing us as parents need to hear sometimes as well. Ryan talks mostly about boys in this episode as its the most recent team he's coached but these words of wisdom are true for any kiddo. *This episode was also recorded before COVID-19 hit home for the United States in March of 2020. 

Episode 68 - Welcome 2021

Happy New Year, Take Five friends! This new year has been long awaited and anticipated. But with it comes new stuff...and not so new stuff. Listen in with Jen about how we continue to keep ourselves grounded and thankful as we enter 2021.