Altar Echo Families Podcast

Change, Grief, Joy and Love

As parents, how do we respond when our kids change? When they grow out of one phase and into another? When they change paths? When they discover new things about their identities and lives? How do we hold Good Friday and Easter together, as people of faith? 

What are Sacraments?

Join Pastor Kim and Amanda for a conversation about how we celebrate Sacraments in the Lutheran church. What are they? What makes something a "sacrament"? How do we think about this as our young people are celebrating their first communion later this month? 

Navigating Faith Differences

How do we talk about differences in faith practices or backgrounds with friends and in marriage? Join us for a conversation about this, as you think about how you want to practice faith together as a family! 

Teaching Kids to Navigate Friendships

Join Amanda and Pastor Kim for a conversation about how we build up skills in our kids to navigate friendships. How do we model healthy friendships for our kids? 

Death Dying & Grief

Join Amanda and Pastor Kim for a conversation about talking to our kids about death, dying and grief.  Join us for Ash Wednesday to name God's love even in the midst of grief and loss. 

Youth Sports

Join Amanda and Pastor Kim for a conversation about youth sports, especially for our elementary-aged kids, and thinking about ways to balance activities and rest.  You're doing great, parents!

Conflict (Especially but not only with Siblings)

Amanda and Pastor Kim talk about supporting and equipping your kids to handle disappointment and things not always being "fair" between siblings.  Great work, parents!

Episode 4 - World Events

Amanda and Pastor Kim talk about strategies for talking with your kids about world events, including what happens when extended family members may not see it the same way.  Happy holidays everyone! 

Episode 3 - Coping Strategies

Join Amanda and Pastor Kim for a conversation about modeling and practicing healthy copies strategies with your kids when they're 3-5, so they can rely on them well when they're preteens and teeangers.  How do you empower your kids for healthy coping over the holidays? 

Altar Echo Families, Episode 2

Join Amanda and Pastor Kim for a conversation on how to navigate the trappings of greed, what Jesus shows us about his feelings about greed, and how to engage your kids in healthy giving and generosity, even from a young age.