Episode 150: Practicing the Presence of God as a Family with Douglas McKelvey
Dec 5, 2023
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Douglas McKelvey, the author of the Every Moment Holy books, discusses the importance of practicing the presence of God as a family. They explore the concept of mindfulness, connecting with God in every moment, and how it can alleviate anxiety. They also touch on the challenges of parenting within a wider community and how to approach difficult situations with children. The episode concludes with a discussion on expressing joy and gratitude during the Christmas season.
Practicing the presence of God as a family can be enhanced through liturgical prayers and practices.
Parents should have a plan in place to calmly handle unexpected situations and use them as teachable moments.
Deep dives
Let's Read the Gospels and Mini BFF Podcasts to Continue in 2024
The podcast episode shares exciting news that Let's Read the Gospels podcast and Annie's mini BFF podcast will continue in 2024. Annie F Downs will be reading stories from the Gospels on her mini BFF podcast using kids' Bibles from Zondar Kids. Listeners can purchase the recommended Bibles with a Christmas discount.
Douglas McKelvey's Journey and Every Moment Holy
Douglas McKelvey, an author, lyricist, songwriters and video director, talks about his journey and the inspiration behind his book Every Moment Holy. He explains how the prayers in the book guide people to pause and recalibrate their thoughts and hearts to be aware of God's presence in every moment. The book's prayers cover a wide range of occasions and aim to serve the body of Christ.
The Importance of Liturgy for Families
The importance of liturgy for families is discussed in the podcast. Liturgy is described as the rhythms of life and the repeated activities that shape individuals and families. By incorporating liturgical prayers and practices, families can become more aware of God's presence and the larger story of God's redemption. The prayer book Every Moment Holy is mentioned as a resource for families to integrate liturgical prayers into their lives.
Parenting Advice: Preparing for Unexpected Moments
The podcast shares parenting advice about dealing with unexpected situations when kids are exposed to something parents wouldn't have wanted them to see or experience at their age. The advice encourages parents to have a plan in place beforehand, so they can respond calmly and use it as a teachable moment, rather than reacting with panic or creating a crisis situation for their children.
How many of you have read any of the Every Moment Holy books? They are some of our VERY favorites and we recently got to sit down with Douglas McKelvey, the author of these books to discuss the importance of practicing the presence of God as a family. We can’t wait for you to listen in. Douglas is every bit as rich and deep as these books. They’re also a GREAT Christmas gift—so go get one—or lots—for your friends and family today! And make sure to listen for the end because we’ve got a great surprise for you!
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