Little Podcast of Good News

You know the trend of "Butter Moms"? Lauren and Grace define what a "Little Box Mom" is instead. Are they describing you?   **************** Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we are starting to plan our summer trips and vacations? Lauren and Grace share ideas for keeping everyone peaceful and lowering the bar for your summer vacation! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we're always wondering what teens want? They've been talking to Lauren and she is sharing what they are telling her with Grace and you! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know when your kids ask big questions about God that you are not ready to answer? Lauren and Grace explore how to answer those questions.   The World Jesus Knew by Marc Olson Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the Manna Box has just come out? Lauren and Grace explore their favorite parts of it! It's not too late to get your box: LittleBoxofGoodNews.com   Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we can feel overwhelmed during the holidays? Lauren and Grace share about how we can keep first things first during Easter.   Book ideas: Humphrey's First Palm Sunday by Carol Heyer For Such a Time as This by Angie Smith Children of God Storybook Bible by Archbishop Desmond Tutu Bare Tree and Little Wind by Mitali Perkins Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the world feels so violent and overwhelming these days? Rt. Rev. Shannon Duckworth, Bishop of Louisiana, joins Grace and Lauren to share about how is Holy Week an opportunity to recalibrate ourselves in the midst of so much uncertainty. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how today is St. Patrick's Day? Let's see how well Lauren knows her saints! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

This is a bonus episode of a workshop presented at the Forma Conference in Denver, January 2026. The slides can be found on our youtube channel! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how unexpected things happen and we all want to help? Lauren and Grace welcome guest Jessica Lee to discuss  the best ways to serve and support families. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how it is Lent? Lauren and Grace share some daily devotional practices that bring them closer to God. ********* My Utmost for His Highest Jesus Calling The Vinedresser's Notebook Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how sometimes we want a do-over as parents or just in life? Mary Beth Abplanalp joins Lauren and Grace to talk about how we can do more than just say I'm sorry. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how Lent is beginning? Lauren and Grace explore how to make Lent memorable and meaningful for your family. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how it is Mardi Gras season? Lauren and Grace share their best tips and tricks (and a little history) about how to best do Mardi Gras with babies and kids! Our favorite King Cakes: Haydel's Dong Phuong Tartine Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how February is Black History Month? The Rev. Dr. Jane-Allison Wiggin shares what can our faith teach us about how to celebrate it. Lauren and Grace also explore several local opportunities for pilgrimages for families. ************************** Historic St. Luke's, New Orleans EDOLA Pilgrimage to Jackson, MS (register now!!) Pilgrimage Guide for Historic St. Luke's     Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we've talked about peace in our families. Lauren and Grace welcome Rev. Allison Sandlin Lilies to discuss how we can cultivate peace in ourselves when we are not feeling particularly peaceful.   ************ Episcopal Peace Fellowship Guns to Gardens Just Prayer: A Book of Hours for Peacemakers and Justice Seekers Grow Christians  (growchristians.org)   Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we as parents must make big decisions that affect our kids? Lauren and Grace welcome Heather Kenny to discuss how to do this better. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how it is now a couple weeks into the new year? Find out if Grace and Lauren have made any resolutions and what are good ideas of how to make goals with your kids. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we say Peace be with you every week in church? Lauren and Grace are joined by Tamika Gerhardt to discuss what that means and how it can look in our families.   EDOLA MLK Day of Service Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how it is almost the New Year and the next Little Box of Good News is going to be released? Join Lauren and Grace as they take a peek at the Peace Box set to release next week! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how Christmas is in just two days? Bishop Shannon Duckworth joins Lauren and Grace to discuss how families can celebrate the season of Christmas and discover the most important thing! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how next week is Christmas? Lauren and Grace explore how we can make the most out of our last week of Advent, even if we haven't done anything else yet! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

Think you know your Christmas carols? See if you are as good as Lauren while Grace challenges Lauren to the most random Christmas Carol quizzes available!   Thank you to St. Cuthbert's in Scotland for so many of these questions!   Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how in the Belonging Box, we learned that we are beloved children of God? Lauren and Grace welcome the Rev. Anna V. Ostenso Moore to discover how  that understanding might change how we celebrate Advent this year. ********* Find everything from Rev. Anna here (her incredible books and more): https://www.annavostensomoore.com/ Additional books: The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie dePaola Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems Waiting by Kevin Henkes Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how Advent starts right after Thanksgiving? Lauren and Grace share ideas of how to prepare to celebrate Advent with our families this year. *********** Here is an outline of a Jesse Tree plan that uses the Just Love Story Bible! Jesse Tree Plan Just Love Story Bible Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas give us lots of opportunities to spend time with extended family? Lauren and Grace welcome the Rev. Annie Knazs Jung to discuss how we can navigate relationships with those whose beliefs are very different than our own. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how November seems to be the season of Thanksgiving? Lauren and Grace explore how we can cultivate a life of gratitude in our families. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how Lauren said that with the cooler weather, we can cuddle up and read together? She and Grace explore the benefits of reading together and talk about how to start a read-aloud culture in your family! ************ The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction by Megan Cox Gurdon Tonight You Are My Baby: Mary's Christmas Gift by Jeannine Q. Norris Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

Please enjoy this bonus episode, recorded live from the EDOLA Convention October 24-25, 2025. In this breakout session, Grace addresses how churches can become what they are meant to be - a family of God, not a collection of programs. ************* Presentation Slides So You Want to Build A Pray-ground? Welcoming Families in your bulletin EDOLA Parish Grant Application Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the clocks are about to change and the season is finally getting cooler? Lauren and Grace talk about how we can live naturally according to seasons instead of the clock. *********** Sacred Seasons by Danielle Hitchen A Homemade Year by Jerusalem Jackson Greer Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how everything is in full swing right now- school, activities, church, holidays? Lauren and Grace discuss how we parents can practice self-care in the midst of our busy lives. ******************* St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church  The Holderness Family Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know when crazy stuff happens in the world and somehow people start confusing politics and faith? Lauren and Grace are joined by ELCA pastor Rev. Laura Stephenson to discuss how we can protect our kids from those influences. **************** https://ctk-nola.org/ Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how people talk about having quality family time? Lauren and Grace explore how we can do that at home without always having to spend money. They are full of tips and suggestions for family movie nights and family game nights! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the Belonging Box ships out tomorrow? Lauren and Grace explore their favorite things about this new box! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the fall brings about the St. Francis blessing of pets and then All Saint's Day? Lauren and Grace explore how to know who the saints are and how we can celebrate them in our home. *********** Ruby Bridges Historic St. Luke's (St. Francis Joseph-Gaudet National Shrine) Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

Join Lauren and Grace as they talk with their coworker, the Rev. Canon Morgan MacIntire about Enneagram types and how understanding our own personality can help us be a better parent. *************** The Essential Enneagram by David Daniels and Virginia Price The Enneagram: A Christian Perspective by Richard Rohr and Andreas Ebert     Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we are called to proclaim the good news in the world through our actions? Lauren and Grace explore what can this look like with kids. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we have that fun activity in the Scripture Box that helps us relate to our Jewish brothers and sisters? How can we do better in those relationships? Lauren and Grace welcome Ellie Streiffer, a Jewish mom friend, for insight and education about how to be better and more respectful friends. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how confidence and success in life really start with our inner monologue? Grace and Lauren explore how we can enhance our kids' inner monologues. Join them to look for sources to form that monologue including saints and scriptures. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know when something is happening and your kids look to you to know how to react? Lauren and Grace talk about how we can react and respond to our kids in a way that is helpful and healthy.   ********** The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how school is starting up? Lauren and Grace discuss their favorite traditions and back to school hacks and fails! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know when we tell our children that they can be a force for good in the world? Lauren and Grace welcome Heather Kenny to discuss how we help nurture and grow leadership skills in our children. Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how some quotes get stuck in your head? Since we're in the middle of the Scripture Box, join Grace as she quizzes Lauren on which quotes are actually from the Bible! Can you beat Lauren? Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know when you try to talk to your kids but you only get one word answers? Lauren and Grace explore ways to connect and really talk with your kids. ********** Vroom App Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how all the studies show family mealtime leads to future success? Lauren and Grace dive into ideas of how to make family meals happen in our busy lives.   ********************* Lauren's Book Recommendations: Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne The Spiritually Vibrant Home by Don Everts Habits of the Household by Justin Whitman Earley Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture by Mark and Lisa Scandrette Family Talk Conversation Cards Grace's favorite books for cooking with kids: Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls Mother's Little Helper Cookbook Farmyard Tales Children's Cookbook Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

Enjoy a bonus episode from Bishop Shannon Duckworth where she and guest Rev. Ed Bacon explore the first of the baptismal promises. Follow the Bishop's podcast channel: Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana. *********************** Episode Notes: The Rev. Ed Bacon: edbacon.com BOOKS 8 Habits of Love: Overcome Fear and Transform Your Life by Rev. Ed Bacon Lifesigns: Intimacy, Fecundity, and Ecstasy in Christian Perspective by Henri Nouwen A Book of Hours by Teilhard de Chardin The works of Thomas Merton The works of Rabbi Edwin Friedman, preeminent teacher of family systems & leadership The works of Fr. Richard Rohr JUSTICE & RACIAL HEALING Sacred Ground: episcopalchurch.org/sacred-ground/ Visions, Inc: visions-inc.org/ THE DIGNITY INDEX, founded by Tim Shriver dignity.us/ Dignity Index resources: dignity.us/resources The Dignity Index 8-Point Scale: Link HERE   CENTERING PRAYER Teachings of Thomas Keating  Teachings of The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how we have a paid youth minister at our church? Why do they keep asking me to volunteer? Does my kid actually want me there? Join Grace and Lauren to explore the ins and outs and whys of youth ministry! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how the Scripture Box is being shipped today? Lauren and Grace dive into what we can look forward to in it! Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know when your kids have been off school for a month and you are running out of creativity for the summer? Lauren and Grace explore ideas of what to do with your kids. ----more---- Little Free Library Map Machete (that Grace bought for her kid) Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News

You know how Juneteenth is coming up and we want our kids to understand that celebration in light of the Gospel message? The Rev. Lindsey Ardrey joins Lauren and Grace to discus how we can teach our kids about Juneteenth through that lens. ----more---- Book Recommendations: Juneteenth Is by Natasha Triplett The Juneteenth Cookbook by Alliah L. Agostini Black-Eyed Peas and Hogshead Cheese by Glenda Armand The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton Little Box of Good News Little Weekend of Good News Little Circle of Good News