Mess Makes Meaning

Caring for young children's spirituality is a delicate balance and can often be made more difficult when we grown-ups don't care for ourselves. Struggling through religious or church related trauma or even feelings of inadequacy when it comes to answering our children's big questions. At Mess Makes Meaning we are here to equip the parents/caregivers to remind them and their children they are deeply loved by interviewing some guests who are professionals in this vital work. With relatable humor from hosts and guests alike, this podcast is for you and created by Godly Play®

Podcasting since 2023 • 31 episodes

Mess Makes Meaning

Latest Episodes

Connection Through Play with Child Life Specialist Brittany Luther

April 01, 2026 • 29:37

"Wonder" with Meredith Miller

In this episode of Mess Makes Meaning, hosts Joy and Raenelle welcome back Meredith Miller, a pastor and author, to discuss her new book 'Wonder: 52 Conversations to Help Kids Fall in Love with Scr...

March 01, 2026 • 48:03

"Sacred Parenthood" with Aizaiah and Nereyda Yong

Joy and Raenelle have a wonderful conversation with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong and Rev. Nereyda (Neddy) Yong about their book, "Sacred Parenthood: Spiritual Practices for the HIGHS and LOWS of Parenting". Find the book

February 01, 2026 • 33:44

"God Didn't Make Us to Hate Us" with Rev. Lizzie

Welcome, Reverend Lizzie, to Mess Makes Meaning as she discusses parents and caregivers' journey of deconstructing/reconstructing while caring for our children's spirituality. Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail, author of "...

January 01, 2026 • 33:20

Self-Regulation with Kathleen Crevasse

Just in time for the chaos of the season! What is self-regulation, and how do we model that for our children? Join Joy and Raenelle as they interview Kathleen Crevasse on this concept and learn how to offer yourself some compassion in the proce...

December 01, 2025 • 27:15

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