Tune in to hear from mother, author, former elementary teacher, and current homeschooler Courtney Tracy. Courtney is a mother of four and has a pulse on what it means to hold rhythms at home. If you are a grown-up with kids at home, you will want to take a beat and receive a bit of encouragement from this kind and creative Minnesotan! Be sure to follow Courtney Tracy along on Instagram @courtney.tracy where she drops a daily dose of wisdom and fun.
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","summary":"Are you feeling the buzz of anxiety? Join me for an episode with Kathleen from The Pour Over.","date_published":"2024-11-01T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/20842be2-7e57-4d01-a1ab-c37b3d9825b2/6c5bf41a-6923-43e1-88e7-61debb93e9d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23316338,"duration_in_seconds":1457}]},{"id":"5678a0c2-ebd9-4685-94f4-034c4a27cd5b","title":"Episode 3: Mamas Are Storied, Too! ... Amber O'Neal Johnston, aka Heritage Mom","url":"https://thestorymakerspodcast.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"\"I plucked my soul out of its secret place.\" Join me for a conversation with Amber O'Neal Johnston—an extraordinary mother, educator, and author. Amber is the founder of Heritage Mom, a resource dedicated to creating an inclusive and culturally rich home learning environment. In this episode, Mel and Amber dig into her new book, Soul School, which takes readers on a joyful journey through the heart of Black American Culture. Just like us, Amber is passionate about the ways stories can captivate our children, and her latest work is something we know you won’t want to miss.","content_html":""I plucked my soul out of its secret place." Join me for a conversation with Amber O'Neal Johnston—an extraordinary mother, educator, and author. Amber is the founder of Heritage Mom, a resource dedicated to creating an inclusive and culturally rich home learning environment. In this episode, Mel and Amber dig into her new book, Soul School, which takes readers on a joyful journey through the heart of Black American Culture. Just like us, Amber is passionate about the ways stories can captivate our children, and her latest work is something we know you won’t want to miss.
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","summary":"Tune in to hear our episode with Dr. Lisa Kimball, founder and Vice President of Life Long Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. Lisa Kimball is based in Alexandria, VA and is passionate about lay leadership and training those who form the next generation. Lisa beautifully intersects faith relating to baptism and formation. Listen in to discover what it means to show up, listen, and tell the truth, and how it can impact your approach to formation. Welcome to Episode Two... Remaining Nimble and True.","date_published":"2024-10-09T08:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/20842be2-7e57-4d01-a1ab-c37b3d9825b2/452c3c32-7e43-432e-b9a7-daa098865467.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26786926,"duration_in_seconds":1674}]},{"id":"364774fd-3f74-4d22-8597-a2bad6c9c6fa","title":"Episode 1: God's Story Is a LONG Story... David Zahl, Founder & Executive Director of Mockingbird","url":"https://thestorymakerspodcast.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"Tune in to hear our FIRST episode with David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries, author, and father of three boys. Dave is based in Charlottesville, VA and serves at Christ Church Episcopal Church. Over the last 15 years, Dave has continued to hold onto the unwavering truth that God's story is a long story. Listen in to discover how a message of grace, play, and fun can carry you through the bumps of our faith journey. Welcome to Episode One!","content_html":"Tune in to hear our FIRST episode with David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries, author, and father of three boys. Dave is based in Charlottesville, VA and serves at Christ Church Episcopal Church. Over the last 15 years, Dave has continued to hold onto the unwavering truth that God's story is a long story. Listen in to discover how a message of grace, play, and fun can carry you through the bumps of our faith journey. Welcome to Episode One!
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