In this final episode of Season One, we wrap up our series on Children's Spirituality as Reverend Flo shares a bit about the intersection of children's development and the relational consciousness that connects them to self, others, and the divine.
So much of children's religious curricula does not take cognitive or emotional development into consideration, but when we understand children's developmental needs, we can support a healthy spirituality that promotes flourishing rather than harm.
CW: We mention suicide towards the end of our episode when remembering a previous guest, and we talk about the mental and emotional toll it takes to do justice work in a world that undervalues children.
Thank you for listening this season. We are grateful for these conversations, and we hope they move us towards a more loving and just world for children.
Chapters
0:00 Welcome to the Season 1 Finale
3:09 From Divinity School to Child Studies
7:51 Curriculum Without Development
10:15 When Prayers Aren’t Answered
15:39 Godly Play and Wondering
18:58 A Non-Anxious Presence
21:34 Spirituality as Human Development
24:57 Baptism Sunday at St. Mary’s
32:13 Four-Year-Olds and Vacation Bible School
34:10 What Kids Think God Sees
37:52 We Become What We Worship
42:44 The Catechism and Sin
45:20 Trauma, Grief, and Stepping Away (content warning: suicide)
49:34 Spiritual Care in the Hospital
56:34 A Heart That’s Broken Open
1:01:28 Looking Ahead to Season 2
Transcript:
Read the full transcript here.
Podcast production by Kyle Lock, logo by Adam Lock, and theme music by J Lind.
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