Our Children's Spiritual Formation with Amanda Jass

What are the things that work with our kids when it comes to, not just telling them about God, but helping them develop their own relationship with Him? Amanda Jass is a former educator and faith curriculum writer who helps parents and kids connect in a fresh way in faith conversations. She joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to look at what hasn't worked in kids' ministry, what kinds of resources and approaches are helpful, and why simply letting us kids ask the hard questions while we don't feel like we have all the answers is actually really important.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3PHoIrA

Takeaways:
Amanda Jass shares her journey in children's ministry.
The importance of intentional curriculum development for children.
Parents should be the primary spiritual educators of their children.
Encouraging questions in faith is vital for children's understanding.
There are gaps in current children's ministry resources that need addressing.
Storytelling is an effective way to teach biblical principles.
Parents can use devotionals to facilitate spiritual conversations.
Children learn best when they see faith modeled in their parents.
It's okay for parents to not have all the answers to their children's questions.
The new book 'Adventures in the Friendly Forest' offers a unique approach to teaching faith

Sound Bites:
"Asking questions can be a good thing."
"Kids are watching us closely."
"God is the one who makes things grow."

Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:50 Amanda's Journey in Children's Ministry
05:40 The Importance of Intentional Curriculum Development
08:31 Addressing Gaps in Children's Ministry Resources
11:05 Encouraging Questions and Conversations in Faith
14:02 The Role of Parents in Spiritual Education
16:57 Introducing 'Adventures in the Friendly Forest'
19:57 The Structure and Purpose of the Devotional
22:30 Conclusion and Resources for Parents
Keywords: children's ministry, parenting, faith formation, spiritual education, curriculum development, family resources, children's books, intentional parenting, devotional resources, spiritual conversations