Episode 1.8 Danika Moubayed & Katie Bliss

In this episode of the Nurturing Faith Collective Podcast, host Andy Berry talks with Katie Bliss and Danika Moubayed about their roles within the writing initiative of the Nurturing Faith Collective. They share their personal experiences in children's ministry, aspirations for writing, and the challenges they face in their respective ministries. The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting small in faith practices, the need for resources that address common questions children have about God, and the significance of creating a supportive community for families. The episode concludes with encouragement for leaders and parents to find rest and maintain a consistent rhythm in their ministry and family life.00:00: Introduction to the Nurturing Faith Collective02:56: The Writing Initiative and Its Purpose05:43: Personal Writing Aspirations08:37: Ministry Context and Experience11:47: Diverse Children's Ministry14:45: The Writing Process and Collaboration17:38: Accessing Resources and Content20:48: Ensuring Trustworthy Resources24:48: Preparing Content for the Community26:51: Innovative Strategies for Volunteer Recruitment29:23: Creating Family-Centric Programming30:23: Addressing Children's Big Questions34:02: Embracing the Unknown in Faith39:46: Encouragement for Leaders and Parents41:46: Finding Rest and Rhythm in Ministry