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The AutoParent Podcast
by Foundry UMC DC
You don't have to be an AutoParent to be a good one. Join Family Pastor and mom of 2, Rev. K.C. Van Atta-Casebier as they openly share their own hilarious parenting fails, secret cringe-worthy confessions, and some heartwarming parenting wins. If you need some solidarity and hope on this parenting journey, then this is your podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @autoparent!
Episodes
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Episode 48 - Protect and Defend Your Mental Health this Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches K.C. reminds us to defend and protect our own personal mental health. We will see you after a short holiday break! Remember to follow us on IG and Twitter @Autoparent
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Episode 47 - Listen To Your Body
Pastor K.C. returns with some life updates and some reminders to be patient with yourself! Also, send your holiday themed Parent Fails, Confessions and Wins to be featured on our holiday episodes. Send text or voice memos to @autoparent on IG and Twitter or email Pastor K.C.
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Listen Again - Friends of Duke Series Part 2 with Rev. Justin Coleman
Listen back this week to another favorite episode of ours as we prepare new and exciting things to come! This week we welcome Rev. Justin Coleman who serves as the Senior Pastor of University UMC in Chapel Hill, NC. Justin is also a consulting professor at Duke Divinity School and is our second...
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Listen Again: Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli
This week we revisit our 25th episode. Joining us for a very special video episode is our very own Senior Pastor Ginger Gaines-Cirelli. K.C. and Ginger share lessons they have learned from children and youth, and offer a reflection on the lectionary text Mark 5:21-43.
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Episode 44 - World Series Edition!
Sports sports sports! Join Pastor K.C. this week with their partner Greg as they watch the first game of the World Series. Discussions include the least exciting sports ranked, how to improve the game of soccer, and some new parenting wins. Send your parenting wins to us at @autoparent on IG and...
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Episode 43 - How to Build a Homemade Aquarium
Welcome back to the AutoParent Podcast! This week Pastor K.C. catches us up on some parenting fails, confessions, and wins, and reminds us its ok to ask for help!
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Listen Again: ”People Who Have Strangely Similar Names” with Guest Rev. T. C. Morrow
Listen back to an early episode of the podcast: This week we welcome Rev. T.C. Morrow who is the Pastor for Public Witness and Ecumenical Connection at Foundry and on staff at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture. Join us for some Fun Facts, a parenting fail from a listener, as well as...
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Listen Again: A Few Family Ministers with Amanda Meisenheimer
Join us this week as we re-visit an early episode of the podcast. Be sure to tune back in next week for a new episode! This week we welcome Amanda Meisenheimer and there are parenting fails, confessions, and wins to go around. We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (John 2:13-22) and discuss…
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Episode 40 with Meghan Linsey
Our special guest is Meghan Linsey. Meghan began her career as one half of the Billboard chart topping country duo, Steel Magnolia. The duo was nominated for major music awards including ACM’s, CMA’s and Teen Choice Awards. In 2015 Meghan became runner-up of NBC’s THE VOICE. During her time on…
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The Foundry Foxes Swim Team with Kaylon Rutledge
This week we are joined my Foundry's own Communications Director Kaylon Rutledge. Join us for a some parenting Fails, Confessions, & Wins, and a look into Kaylon's specialty, branding. Trader Joe's nor Target are paid sponsors of this program...
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Episode 38 - A Look at Psalm 54
Pastor K.C. shares some recent parent fails, wins and confessions and we take a deeper look with a modern lens on Psalm 54. Remember you can send us your Fails, Confessions and Wins and more by sending us a voice-memo, or via text to our Twitter or Instagram, @autoparent.
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”Who Do you Say That I Am?”
This week we have some parenting Fails, Confessions and Wins from YOU, our listeners! You can submit yours to us online on instragram or Twitter. Pastor K.C. discusses the lectionary text Mark 8:27-38 and asks the question "Who do you say that I am?"
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Episode 36 - Covid Sucks
K.C. shares a Parenting Fail and offers another invitation for a check-in. Remember you can send us your Fails, Confessions and Wins and more by sending us a voice-memo, or via text to our Twitter or Instagram, @autoparent.
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Best Friends with Jackie Wright
Join Pastor K.C. and special guest/best friend Jackie Wright for another episode of the AutoParent Pod! This week we talk Kid Fails, Funnies, and "I Can't Believe They Said That"s and discuss the lectionary text, John 6:35, 41-51. Remember you can send us your Fails and more by sending a...
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Enneagram & Parenting with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober is a writer, public speaker, Community Psychologist, certified Enneagram coach, and advocate for the underdog. She is a part-time Professor, and has her own Enneagram and life-coaching business, Enneagram Ashton. She is the author of Enneagram for Relationships, and The Two…
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Episode 33
Join us this week for Pastor K.C.'s West Wing hot takes, parenting Fails, Confessions, and Wins, and an Evensong homily on the lectionary text, Ephesians 6:10-20. #traumatizedortriumphant Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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Episode 32 - Tennessee Deacons Part II with Rev. Jed Hanes
Our special guest is Jed Hanes and he is a provisional deacon in the Tennessee Conference of the United Methodist Church. He serves his primary appointment as the Director of Operations for Matthew 25, Inc., a faith-based, nonprofit, transitional housing ministry that serves men experiencing...
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Episode 31
This week Pastor K.C. shares some parentings wins, wins wins. They also discuss the lectionary text for this week, Ephesians 4: 25-,5:2. Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own parenting fails, confessions, and wins! Check out our friends at Humble Hearts Clergy Apparel -...
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A Christian and a Jew Walk into a Bar with Melinda Strauss
This week we welcome our guest Melinda Strauss. She is a Content Creator sharing about her life as an Orthodox Jew on TikTok. Melinda also shares her favorite kosher recipes and works full time as a Health and Wellness Coach. The best places to find Melinda are TikTok and Instagram...
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Episode 29 - Validation
We are back! Join us for some more parenting fails, confessions and wins. Pastor K.C. discusses validation; when and how to validate our kids. Be sure to tune in next week for a special guest and video episode! Remember you can submit your own FCW to us on twitter or instagram at @autoparent.…
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Episode 28 - Intermission
Hey all! Pastor K.C. is busy with an emersion week with our Foundry Youth in the District. This is a brief update as to what we are up to this week and news about the exciting this to come. Take some time for yourself this week and we will see you next time!
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Friends of Duke Series Part 3 with Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Benson
Join us this week with our continuing series "Friends of Duke," with special guest Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Benson, who is the chaplain of Duke Divinity School. We’ll talk about the lectionary passage which is Ephesians 1:3-14. Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails,...
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Episode 26 - Meditation Check-in
Its been a minute since we've had a check-in with you, our listeners! Join us for a brief episode for meditation and reflection.
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Episode 25 with Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli
This week is our 25th episode! Joining us for a very special video episode is our very own Senior Pastor Ginger Gaines-Cirelli. K.C. and Ginger share lessons they have learned from children and youth, and they offer a reflection on the lectionary text Mark 5:21-43.
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The AutoParent Podcast Episode 24
Join Pastor K.C. this week for some parenting wins, and more wins! K.C. talks about the lectionary passages, Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32. Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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Friends of Duke Series Part 2 with Rev. Justin Coleman
This week we welcome Rev. Justin Coleman who serves as the Senior Pastor of University UMC in Chapel Hill, NC. Justin is also a consulting professor at Duke Divinity School and is our second guest in our Friends of Duke Series. Join us for our special segment called Fun Facts, some parenting…
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The Pride Episode with Rev. Will Ed Green
This week we welcome Rev. Will Ed Green, an Associate Pastor and Director of Discipleship at Foundry UMC for a very special PRIDE episode! Pastor K.C. and Pastor Will tell personal stories of their own queer experience, offer advice for how to talk to your kids about pride, and reflect on the…
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Episode 21 - Tennessee Deacons with Rev. J Tyler Peterson
This week we welcome Rev. J Tyler Peterson who serves as the Associate Director of Community Care Fellowship. Join us for some parenting fails as well as confessions and wins! We’ll talk about the lectionary passage which this time is in Isaiah. And also, theres a very special guest host. Follow…
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Episode 20 - Friends of Duke Series with Raymond Pierce
For a very special video edition of the AutoParent podcast, Pastor K.C. welcomes Raymond C. Pierce. Raymond is the President and CEO of Southern Education Foundation, a criminal justice attorney, former Deputy Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education, and more. Join Pastor K.C.…
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Episode 19 - The Candler Difference with Rev. Zach Moffat
This week for we welcome Rev. Zach Moffatt who serves as the pastor of Pulaski First UMC in the Tennessee Annual Conference. Join us for some parenting fails as well as confessions and wins! We’ll talk about the lectionary passage and the ascension. Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share...
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Episode 18 - Mental Health Check-in
May is Mental Health Awareness month, join us for a quick mental health check-in. Pastor K.C. also shares some incites of her journey with mental health
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Episode 17 with Rev. Mary Kate Myers
This week for we welcome Rev. Mary Kate Myers who serves as the pastor of Bethesda-Wesley Chapel UMC in the Tennessee Annual Conference. She enjoys writing about and finds deep theological meaning in her role as mother to Foster. She also finds great significance in her role as a self-proclaimed...
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 16
This week you’ll hear parenting fails, confessions, and win from Pastor K.C. We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Psalm 23). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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Episode 15 - A Tale of Two Kell(e)ys with Rev. Dr. Kelly Grimes
This week for we welcome Rev. Dr. Kelly Grimes who is an Associate Pastor and Director of Hospitality and Congregational Care at Foundry in Washington, D.C. Join us for some auntie/sister fails as well as confessions and wins! We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Luke 24:36b-48) and hangry...
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 14
This week, Pastor K.C.'s partner Greg makes a cameo. Join us for some parenting fails, as well as confessions and wins! Pastor K.C. gives some candid lectionary reflection on John 20:19-31.
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The Easter Episode with Rev. Rachel Cornwell
This week for THE EASTER EPISODE, we welcome Rev. Rachel Cornwell who is the Pastor at Dumbarton UMC in Washington, D.C. Join us for some Resurrection Fun Facts, parenting fails, as well as confessions and wins! We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (John 20:1-18) and the beauty, confusion, and...
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Episode 12 with Pastor K.C.'s Mom
This week we welcome a surprise guest as Pastor K.C.’s mom joins the podcast! Pastor K.C. confronts her mom with her own parenting fails and wins. Then they talk about the lectionary passage and the woman with the alabaster jar. Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails,...
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Episode 11 - "People Who Have Strangely Similar Names" with Guest Rev. T. C. Morrow
This week we welcome Rev. T.C. Morrow who is the Pastor for Public Witness and Ecumenical Connection at Foundry and on staff at the National Religious Campaign Against Torture. Join us for some Fun Facts, a parenting fail from a listener, as well as confessions and wins! We’ll talk about the...
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Episode 10 - Life Happens
This week "life happened." You’ll hear a parenting fail and win from Pastor K.C. We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Numbers 21:4-9). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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Episode 9 - A Few Family Ministers with Amanda Meisenheimer
This week we welcome Amanda Meisenheimer and there are parenting fails, confessions, and wins to go around. We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (John 2:13-22) and discuss Angry Jesus and that one time he flipped over the tables in the temple. Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share…
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 8
This week you’ll hear a parenting fail and confession from Pastor K.C., and win submitted by our listeners. We’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Mark 8:31-38). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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Episode 7 - A Tale of Two Deacons with Rev. Ben Roberts
This week, Episode 7, we’re calling, “A Tale of Two Deacons.” Our special guest is Rev. Ben Roberts, an Associate Pastor and Director of Social Justice...and he is a dad. This week you’ll hear a parenting fails and confessions, and wins from Pastor K.C. and our special guest. We’ll also give you...
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 6
This week you’ll hear a parenting fail and confession submitted by our listeners, and win from Pastor K.C. and we’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Mark 9:2-9). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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Episode 5 with Special Guest Rev. Corrie Alexander-Willette
Welcome to the AutoParent Podcast, Episode 5, which we’re calling, “The One with Last Names So Long They Don’t Fit on Debit Cards or Online Forms.” Our special guest is Rev. Corrie Alexander-Willette and she is the Senior Pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, TN...and she is a...
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 4
This week you’ll hear a parenting fail and confession submitted by our listeners, and win from Pastor K.C. and we’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Mark 1:21-28). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 3
This week you’ll hear a parenting fail and confession submitted by our listeners, and win from Pastor K.C. and we’ll talk about the lectionary passage (Jonah 3:1-5;10). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 2
This week you’ll hear a parenting fail, confession, and win from Pastor K.C. and we’ll talk about the lectionary passage (John1: 43-51). Follow us on IG & Twitter @autoparent to share your own fails, confessions, and wins!
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The AutoParent Podcast - Episode 1
Welcome to our first episode of The AutoParent Podcast! This week you’ll hear a parenting fail, confession, and win from Pastor K.C. and we’ll talk about the most important thing we can do for our kids right now. Follow us on Twitter @autoparent !
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You don't have to be an AutoParent to be a good one. Join Family Pastor and mom of 2, Rev. K.C. Van Atta-Casebier as they openly share their own hilarious parenting fails, secret cringe-worthy confessions, and some heartwarming parenting wins. If you need some solidarity and hope on this parenting journey, then this is your podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @autoparent!
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You don't have to be an AutoParent to be a good one. Join Family Pastor and mom of 2, Rev. K.C. Van Atta-Casebier as they openly share their own hilarious parenting fails, secret cringe-worthy confessions, and some heartwarming parenting wins. If you need some solidarity and hope on this parenting...
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