Grace Pouch – Savoring Childhood

How do we help our children experience life at a slower pace? Brent talks with Grace Pouch about her new IVP America book ‘Savoring Childhood: Practical Wisdom for Slowing Down’. Grace is content manager for Renovare where she curates and produces resources for spiritual renewal.  She previously served as a seminary professor and Christian education specialist for elementary school children.   (0:50) Childhood is being violated; (2:00) Children growing up too quickly; (3:15) How can we slow things down? (5:10) A countdown; (6:50) Saying ‘no’ to our children; (8:00) Time machines; (9:40) Perseverance; (10:30) Schedules; (13:55) Information overload; (17:55) ‘Snail mail’; (18:30) Libraries; (20:30) Record players; (24:10) Animal friendships. Links mentioned in this episode: savoringchildhood.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.