It Takes a Village... https://jfinley.podbean.com Welcome to ”It Takes a Village...”, the podcast designed to equip Christian parents. aunts, uncles, and other beloved relatives with practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement for raising children in today’s secular world. Each episode offers actionable tips, inspiring stories, and faith-based guidance on nurturing young hearts and minds. ”It Takes a Village...” explores how to weave spiritual values into everyday interactions and supports parents and relatives in fostering a Christ-centered environment. From tackling tough conversations about faith and morality to creating meaningful traditions that reinforce Christian beliefs, this podcast provides the tools and confidence needed to make a lasting impact. Join us each week for thoughtful discussions, expert advice, and practical strategies that empower you to be a positive influence in a child’s journey, helping them navigate a world that often feels distant from their Christian values. Because together, we can make a difference, one conversation at a time. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:29:58 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Kids & Family:Parenting 1440 episodic jfinley jfinley No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/img/podbean-logo/podbean_86.jpg It Takes a Village... https://jfinley.podbean.com 144 144 S2 E1 Back to School, Fall Family Fun & Faith Filled Moments S2 E1 Back to School, Fall Family Fun & Faith Filled Moments https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s2-e1-back-to-school-fall-family-fun-faith-filled-moments/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s2-e1-back-to-school-fall-family-fun-faith-filled-moments/#comments Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:29:58 -0300 jfinley.podbean.com/2ea723ef-8f14-32fe-a8be-6eea3ddba12a It Takes a Village… is back for Season 2! In this episode, we’re diving into the back to school season: the new routines, the parent pick up line chaos, and the sweet moments that remind us why faith and family matter most. We’ll talk about making the most of Fall family fun, from pumpkin patches to cozy evenings together, and how to keep Christ at the center through it all.

Plus, with Halloween just around the corner, we’re tackling the topic head on by discussing how families of faith can approach the holiday, creative alternative options for celebration, and important trick-or-treating safety tips for kids and parents alike.

Join us as we laugh, learn, and lean on God through every season. Because here in our village, faith and family go hand in hand.

]]> It Takes a Village… is back for Season 2! In this episode, we’re diving into the back to school season: the new routines, the parent pick up line chaos, and the sweet moments that remind us why faith and family matter most. We’ll talk about making the most of Fall family fun, from pumpkin patches to cozy evenings together, and how to keep Christ at the center through it all.

Plus, with Halloween just around the corner, we’re tackling the topic head on by discussing how families of faith can approach the holiday, creative alternative options for celebration, and important trick-or-treating safety tips for kids and parents alike.

Join us as we laugh, learn, and lean on God through every season. Because here in our village, faith and family go hand in hand.

]]> jfinley false No 1529 8 full S002 E006 Unpacking Holy Week S002 E006 Unpacking Holy Week https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s002-e006-unpacking-holy-week/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s002-e006-unpacking-holy-week/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:35 -0300 jfinley.podbean.com/082420f6-ff2a-5f81-a2ca-df26870f8e92 jfinley false No 906 full Celebrating Lent Celebrating Lent https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/celebrating-lent/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/celebrating-lent/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:33:53 -0300 jfinley.podbean.com/db3387e2-cd32-3693-80af-679676266c88 How to celebrate Lent with your family. 

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]]> jfinley false No 778 5 full S001E004 What to Do With the Kids During Christmas Break? S001E004 What to Do With the Kids During Christmas Break? https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s001e004-what-to-do-with-the-kids-during-christmas-break/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s001e004-what-to-do-with-the-kids-during-christmas-break/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:26:24 -0400 jfinley.podbean.com/79f2841e-8d4b-379e-a0f2-d253e82b461c Ideas on what to do with the kids during Christmas Break.

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]]> jfinley false No 1072 1 4 full Picky Eaters During the Holidays Picky Eaters During the Holidays https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/picky-eaters-during-the-holidays/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/picky-eaters-during-the-holidays/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:10:36 -0400 jfinley.podbean.com/32fe20c6-c0e6-3c36-a273-6ce93aebae4b How to handle children who are picky eaters during the holudays, 

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]]> jfinley false No 1323 3 full S01 E02 Navigating Defiance S01 E02 Navigating Defiance https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s01-e02-navigating-defiance/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/s01-e02-navigating-defiance/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:35:19 -0300 jfinley.podbean.com/2a2c69ed-e5ce-3dd2-9eb3-a32fec5d9c5e In this episode, "Navigating Defiance," we explore defiant behavior in children and how to handle it as a parent, relative, or caregiver. We discuss common triggers and offer practical strategies for effective communication and positive discipline.

]]> In this episode, "Navigating Defiance," we explore defiant behavior in children and how to handle it as a parent, relative, or caregiver. We discuss common triggers and offer practical strategies for effective communication and positive discipline.

]]> jfinley false No 1051 2 full It Takes a Village... S01 E01 It Takes a Village... S01 E01 https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/it-takes-a-village-s01-e01/ https://jfinley.podbean.com/e/it-takes-a-village-s01-e01/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:51:19 -0300 jfinley.podbean.com/8ef18116-b441-3bf5-af71-1bc7cfdebb3c This is the pilot post. Stay tuned for a new episode every month that will be released by the tenth of the month. 

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