{"title":"Family\/Parenting","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Chalice Press, we strive to provide a variety of resources to nurturing family, faith and practical Christian growth. Learn more! Each resource is designed to encourage, promote and equip families as they cultivate their faith. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"faith-and-film","title":"Faith and Film: Theological Themes at the Cinema","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chalicepress.com\/pages\/stone-bryan-p\" class=\"bookcontributor author\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBryan P. Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/faith_and_film.pdf?722\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBOOK PREVIEW\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinema can be a vital partner in fostering Christian thought. Christians have historically engaged the arts to convey their faith and values. \u003cem\u003eFaith and Film\u003c\/em\u003e examines the influence of film and television on societal beliefs and behaviors, the messages conveyed by popular films, and the need for a constructive engagement between Christianity and cinema. Author Bryan Stone also reflects on the power of film and television to shape faith, values, and behavior and underscores the importance of Christians learning to engage with media and culture responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Christian doctrines found in the Apostles' Creed with popular movies and videos, \u003cem\u003eFaith \u0026amp; Film\u003c\/em\u003e encourages a dialogue between Christian theology and popular film, emphasizing that this dialogue should be two-way, with film shedding light on faith and faith challenging the messages of film. It suggests that cinema can be a powerful tool for teaching and enriching Christian faith claims while also critiquing the implicit assumptions of popular film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePop some popcorn, grab your favorite spot on the couch, and look at these classic movies and cinematic gems in new ways:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2001: A Space Odyssey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabette’s Feast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDead Man Walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE.T. 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book:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/Faithful_Families_AlmsgivingLentenPractice.pdf?1259\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmsgiving Lenten practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/FaithfulFamiliesEaster.pdf?1259\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaithful Families\u003c\/em\u003e helps you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnect faith to your family’s everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadd family faith moments into your daily routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn new spiritual practices alongside your children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteach your children to 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discount: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/faithful-families-creating-sacred-moments-at-home-5pack\"\u003e5\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/faithful-families-creating-sacred-moments-at-home-10pack\"\u003e10\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/faithful-families-creating-sacred-moments-at-home-20pack\"\u003e20\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/faithful-families-creating-sacred-moments-at-home-50pack\"\u003e50\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In a culture that has become isolating, technological, fractious, and cold, Traci Smith has given us a survival kit of practices to help families stay close to what is sacred, meaningful, intimate, and alive. \u003cem\u003eFaithful Families\u003c\/em\u003e will not only help parents nurture the souls of their children, it will keep them sane within the chaotic forces of 21st century family life.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Mark Yaconelli, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Gift of Hard Things\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eContemplative Youth Ministry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a great book to give as a present for a baptism, birthday, or Christmas. I think this is a fabulous resource for families as well as for church leaders. While all the practices are designed for use in the home, some could also be adapted for a Sunday school or youth group setting.\" \u003cstrong\u003e—Anna Greenwood Lee, Anglican Theological Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is a must-have for any family wishing to live as faithful disciples of Jesus. Traci Smith has created a gold mine of resources, ideas, and practices that invite children, teens, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, houseguests, pets—everyone who makes up all kinds of families—to actively form one another in authentic Christian faith. Get this book for your family. Give it to families in your faith community. Drop copies of it from an airplane. It’s sure to have an impact on all who use it.”\u003cstrong\u003e—David M. Csinos, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Atlantic School of Theology and Founder of Faith Forward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Traci Smith teaches us how to slow down, to create sacred space and time in order to nurture a child’s soul. This book is a gift of the spirit.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, author of God’s Paintbrush, Creation’s First Light, and many other award-winning children’s books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Traci Smith is a gracious guide through practices that are simple, profound, and welcoming.” \u003cstrong\u003e—MaryAnn McKibben Dana, author of Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I loved these ideas for families to practice faith and follow the church calendar. The different activities are marked by age and offer variations. I will be picking up a physical copy to put on my shelf with \u003ci\u003eTo Dance With God \u003c\/i\u003eby Gertrud Mueller Nelson and \u003ci\u003eThe Circle of Seasons \u003c\/i\u003eby Kimberlee Conway Ireton. I love all three books, but this is the one that is the most activity-based. If you are familiar with the rhythms of the calendar year and are simply looking for ways to celebrate it, I highly recommend this as an option.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Kari Baumann, throughaglass.net\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"[Traci] Smith's book is, in the most literal sense, a Godsend. It is chock full of imaginative, provocative and developmentally appropriate practices for families to engage in. ....This book presents parents, pastors and teachers with a beautiful and flexible set of practices. Smith is clearly open to the breadth of theologies within the Christian family, as well as local and contextual issues: all of her practices come with suggestions for how they can flex and adapt. It is a gracious book, a clear picture of how our faith can be seamlessly integrated into the seasons of our lives, growing and changing through the years.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Kelly Boubel Shriver, \u003ci\u003eThe Presbyterian Outlook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In her new book \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFaithful Families,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003epastor and author Traci Smith provides a treasure-trove of family-friendly, low-and-no-budget activities that carry with them the power to turn even rushed meals and lazy Sunday afternoons into spiritual experiences. \u003c\/span\u003eThe text is a resource guide chock-full of creativity; perhaps it would read more naturally as a reference book ―complete with a handy table of contents!―than it would be to read cover-to-cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraci Smith offers a great gift to busy families everywhere: accessible and achievable spiritual practices that bring awareness to the presence of God that is found in the midst of the everyday, mundane, tabletop moments too. Thanks be to God, indeed.”― T.J. 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The authors offer three sets of “ABCs” throughout the book to help guide the conversations: our automatic ABCs; the ABCs of intentional engagement; and the ABCs of a more just society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ABCs of Diversity\u003c\/em\u003e includes specific resources and activities to use with both young and older children to encourage compassion and empathy.  The book also includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ediversity reading lists for kids, curriculum activities for children and youth, scripts for parents, and more. \u003c\/span\u003eAn educational and practical resource for parents, teachers, community leaders, ministry personnel, human resources directors, and librarians, \u003cem\u003eThe ABCs of Diversity\u003c\/em\u003e is a “must-read” for parents and teachers. Questions at the end of each chapter invite reflection and further discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/ABCs_of_Diversity_Workbook_Sheets.pdf?v=1593095559\"\u003eDownload the ABCs Worksheets:\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eUse these worksheets on your own or with a group to reflect on each set of the ABCs in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Trailer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3XM4zqSaHS0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e”\u003cstrong\u003eWith compassion, clarity and a beautiful collaborative spirit, Drs. Helsel and Harris-Smith give parents and caregivers a powerful gift\u003c\/strong\u003e. Answering real questions we might be afraid to ask, providing concrete tools to help us know and \u003ci class=\"\"\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e better—ourselves and with our kids, \u003ci class=\"\"\u003eThe ABCs of Dive\u003c\/i\u003er\u003ci class=\"\"\u003esity\u003c\/i\u003e equips us to be co-conspirators in creating a justice- and love-infused, future of flourishing for all. Read this book.”—\u003cstrong\u003eJennifer Harvey, author, \u003cem\u003eRaising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eCarolyn B. Helsel and Y. Joy Harris-Smith’s parenting guide is about navigating modern culture in an effective, loving way.\u003c\/strong\u003e A steady approach shows parents, both through direct instruction and its caring tone, how to be nonjudgmental—first with themselves, then with their children, acknowledging that everyone needs to change and let go of past patterns. From this place of healthy self-acceptance, people can engage with others and their differences.\" \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Foreword Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\"Covering topics from “the talk,” gender, identify formation, and talking to children and adolescents about difference, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe ABCs of Diversity\u003c\/em\u003e provides readers strategies, practices, and accessible entry points into the life-affirming, and for some of us, life-saving conversations that are necessary in today’s world.\u003c\/strong\u003e Helsel and Harris-Smith provide a toolkit for any parent, small group leader, or individual looking to build deeper relationships across differences.\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Reyes, author, \u003cem\u003eNobody Cries When We Die\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e \"\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf every parent of every child reads this book, this next generation will truly create the kind of world we all want to live in\u003c\/strong\u003e — where radical difference is something to be celebrated, where every human being enjoys peace and safety, and where our own hearts are not ruled by fear and hatred.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e―Kerry Connelly, author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eGood* White Racist: Confronting Your Role in Racial Injustice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding a beloved community of acceptance and belonging begins with our children. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe ABCs of Diversity\u003c\/em\u003e provides us with building blocks to engage young (and not so young) hands and hearts in constructing a way of being a more just and equitable society.  A counter-cultural way to put flesh on the \u003cem\u003eimago dei.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e―\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eLeah Gunning Francis, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Christian Theological Seminary and the author of \u003cem\u003eFerguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In eight chapters, authors Helsel \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eand Harris-Smith offer a course of action to talk to children and teens about diversity and inclusion, and how to celebrate our differences. Topics include race, gender, sexuality, religion and politics, nationality, ethnicity, and culture. The authors explore how our assigned gender at birth influences our lives, and how we image ourselves. Later chapters examine contemporary American society and the varied responses, both affirmative and otherwise, to a changing cultural landscape. Two chapters focus on social media and its impact on diversity. The authors argue that adults should make an effort to continually learn and lead by example, including reaching out and building relationships with people from different backgrounds. Appendices include annotated bibliographies for additional readings and activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Verdict\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eVERDICT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA well-structured and pragmatic approach to teaching young people how to embrace the differences among us and begin to participate in civic engagement. Best for parents, educators, and community and pastoral leaders.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"AuthName\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e—\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, May 18, 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is made possible in part due to a generous gift from Darryl and Shari Searuggs in honor of Emmitt Searuggs Jr. and in loving memory of Ed Holliness, their beloved fathers. Born and raised in the segregated south, Emmitt and Ed fully embraced everyone’s humanity regardless of race, ethnicity, or cultural background.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalice Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31264669728865,"sku":"9780827200937","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/products\/ABCs-of-Diversity-Cover-Final_RE.jpg?v=1575181724"},{"product_id":"when-kids-ask-hard-questions","title":"When Kids Ask Hard Questions: Faith-filled Responses for Tough Topics","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003eedited by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chalicepress.com\/pages\/mccleneghan-bromleigh\"\u003eBromleigh McCleneghan\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chalicepress.com\/pages\/ware-jackson-karen\"\u003eKaren Ware Jackson \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeword by Matthew Paul Turner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA “Best Religion \u0026amp; Spirituality Book of the Year ” –\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/YCWI_When_Kids_Ask_Book_Preview.pdf?399\"\u003eLOOK INSIDE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/when-kids-ask-hard-questions-bundle-vols-1-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder with \u003cem\u003eWhen Kids Ask Hard Questions, Vol 2\u003c\/em\u003e and save 30%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen your kids ask the big questions, what will you say?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur kids are wrestling with harder and more complex issues than ever before. How do we respond to their questions thoughtfully, honestly, faithfully? In this collection from more than 30 progressive young parents, pastors, and experts, listen in on responses to some of today’s toughest topics - from gender identity, racism, bullying, suicide, and gun violence, to divorce, blended families,  money, technology, faith, and more - and learn how to craft your own  faithful answers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Kids Ask Hard Questions \u003c\/em\u003emodels thoughtful and faithful responses to the big questions and shares how to\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003ecreate safe spaces for the important, on-going conversations with the kids in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the responses are aimed at children aged 5-12, many chapters include suggestions for pre-school and older kids\/teens as well. Each essay includes a resource list for further exploration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/When_Kids_Ask_Hard_Questions_Study_Guide.pdf?v=1595870614\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the FREE Study Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Small Groups\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChapters Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrafting a Family Culture of Conversation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Am I? Reflecting on Bodies and Souls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuck in the Middle: Understanding Your School-age Child\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"How Come He Won't Talk to Me?\" Building Friendships with Disabled Peers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat's What Counts: Navigating Questions about Gender and Identity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Enough for Jesus: On Body Image\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Talk about Sex: Meeting Curiosity with Honesty\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Coat with Many Pockets, an Overwatered Plant: Using Metaphor to Discuss Mental Illness and Addiction\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod's Not a Fan: Talking about Suicide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWho Are We? Reflecting on Families and Relationships\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing a Friend\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Go Together: Blended Families\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Will We Tell Our Children We're Getting Divorced?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting Attached: Foster and Substitute Parenting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Did This Happen? Reflecting on Loss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Never Ends: Comfort and Assurance in Times of Grief\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“She’s Having the Temper Tantrum You Want to Have”: Kids and Pregnancy Loss   \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiving Kids a Voice in the Wilderness: Grief\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Am I Afraid Of? Reflecting on Fear and Courage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy We C.A.R.E.: Engaging Kids about Racial Discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFearfully and Wonderfully Made: The Adultification of Black Girls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourage and Hospitality: Talking about Race with Children and the Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Why Can’t I Wear This Costume?” Helping Kids Understand Cultural Appropriation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre We Doing More Harm than Good Teaching Kids about the Violence of the Cross?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsking the Tough Question about Bullying: “What Happened?”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalking to Kids about Gun Violence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat’s Going On? Reflecting on Faith and the Way the World Works\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s Okay To Have Doubts: Lessons on Fact-checking and Faith from Thomas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove for Your Neighbor: Raising Kids in a Multifaith Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaising Holy Sparks: On Honoring Difference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting New Scripts: On Mass Incarceration, Women, and Children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Pledge to Forgive: An Approach to Reconciliation in a Traumatic World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat’s Fair? Reflecting on Money and Economics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisciples, Not Fundraisers: Teaching Faithfulness in Anxious Times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaming What They See: Addressing Wealth, Poverty, and Income Inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruth and Lies: Reexamining Racial History with Kids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“But Those Are MY Toys!”: Generosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Life-changing Magic of Setting Limits: Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndless Song: Having Conversations Again and Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContributors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karen Ware Jackson (editor), Bromleigh McCleneghan (editor), Sarah Leer, Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Becca Girrell, Heidi Heath, Emily Peck McClain, Ben Pershey, Rachael A. Keefe, Karin Heller, Margaret Webb, Emily Brown, Eliza Tweedy, Ben and Kerry Dueholm, Kristin Cooper King, Rebekah McLeod Hutto, William J. Hutto, Hazel Salazar-Davidson, Michael Waters, Yulise Reaves Waters, Alexandra M. Hendrickson, Yuki Schwartz, Traci Smith, Sarah Griffith Lund, Terrell Carter, Aliye Shimi, Danya Ruttenberg, Casey Stanton, Elizabeth Grasham, Erica Schemper, Eva Suarez, David Henson, Allie Scott, and Joshua Hammond     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003e\"As parents, sometimes we know the answers, sometimes we don’t, sometimes we just want to convene a council with the wisest spiritual leaders before giving our children the thoughtful answer they deserve to their range of questions. This book is that council, seek and find your responses bolstered by compassion, clarity, and confidence.\"\u003cstrong\u003e ―Cindy Wang Brandt, author of \u003ci\u003eParenting Forward: How to Raise Children with Justice, Mercy \u0026amp; Kindness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-9 col-md-9\" id=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"zone\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mainContentWrapper\" id=\"productPage\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"journalReviewsPane\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"widget\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\"Children have big questions. But nobody is answering them. Most religion books have to do with beliefs, ritual, history, holidays and not with the larger questions about purpose, unfairness, loss and meaning. This book is different. It is not afraid of questions. With grace, honesty and wisdom, it helps us engage in the most important conversation we can have with our children.\"\u003cstrong\u003e―Sandy Eisenberg Sasso author of \u003ci\u003eGod’s Paintbrush, Who is My Neighbor, and The Story of And\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The why? how? what if? questions children ask often leave us speechless. Parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors - pause and read this book now! It will help you with the conversations you can have with children as they learn how to both face difficult questions and live faithfully in God’s world.\"\u003cstrong\u003e―Elizabeth Caldwell, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Adjunct Faculty, Co-Editor with Carol Wehrheim, \u003ci\u003eGrowing in God’s Love, A Story Bible\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An encyclopedia of progressive and faithful parenting, this is your new go-to for timely and topical wisdom on topics from ranging from racism, bullying, grief, money, technology and more. The wide variety of wise authors all offer profoundly personal entry points, but lead us out into steps that are actionable and practical, so we can immediately put what we learn to work.\"\u003cstrong\u003e ―Rev. Molly Baskette, co-author of \u003ci\u003eBless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Like having a collection of best friends, trusted advisors, deep thinkers and folks just doing their best to bring better little humans into the world on your night stand...there to reach for and flip to what you need when you need it. And to encourage you to get out of your comfort zone to have conversations with the children in your life that need to be had.\"\u003cstrong\u003e―Dr. Ellen O’Donnell, co-author of \u003ci\u003eBless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"In this collaboration, pastors McCleneghan and Jackson aim to equip parents with 'tools to think critically about what you believe' and 'to develop language and practices that communicate your values to your kids.' The book accomplishes this by allowing experts to cover topics in the following areas: bodies and souls, families and relationships, loss, fear and courage, faith, and money and economics. Each essay explores major themes within the topic, suggestions for the conversation, and a listing of further resources. Most contributors are Mainline Protestant although a few are Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, and Society of Friends (Quakers). The anthology format allows readers to focus on small portions of any given topic needed, read straight through, and revisit sections as needed. 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A perfect book -- or gift -- for parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, pastors, this new collection of family faith practices is for everyone who cares about the spiritual life of kids.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holiday prayers, practices, and stories are grouped by different themes of the Advent and Christmas season, from Decorating, to Family Time, to Giving, to Telling the Story, and more. Practices include: \u003cem\u003eMaking an Advent Wreath, Christmas Card Prayers, Hot Chocolate Gratitude Party, Year Round Christmas Gift, Silent Night Star Walk, Birthday Party for Jesus, Leaving Hay for Camels, Memory Box for the Year to Come\u003c\/em\u003e, and many, many more! There’s also a chapter titled “Difficult Moments” with prayers for when family leaves, when someone is in the hospital, when we miss someone, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eith pages decorated with whimsical Christmas doodles from the cover, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaithful Families for Advent and Christmas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will delight kids and adults alike and offer families an abundance of ideas for making the Christmas season sparkle with faith and spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is God’s gift to parents, pastors and Christian education directors for Advent 2020.” \u003cstrong\u003e-Lauren G. Cochran, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pres-outlook.org\/2020\/10\/faithful-families-for-advent-and-christmas-100-ways-to-make-the-season-sacred\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Presbyterian Outlook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The gift of Traci Smith's new book is that you can open it anywhere and find one simple, lovely thing to do, pray, tell, or make with your family that day (or let's be honest, as Traci is, maybe the next day) to add joy and meaning to the holiday season. Advent is a time to draw near to God as God draws near to us in the birth of Jesus, and \u003cem\u003eFaithful Families for Advent and Christmas \u003c\/em\u003eis brimming over with wonderful, easy suggestions to help you do just that.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWendy Claire Barrie, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFaith at Home: A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The beautiful thing about this book is that even though a plethora of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany practices are presented, author Traci Smith does not overwhelm families, but instead manages to encourage them to celebrate sacred moments and find together the true meaning of this holy season. This book truly is a treasure.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-Glenys Nellist, author of \u003cem\u003eTwas The Evening of Christmas and Twas The Season of Advent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As promised, far from taxing families with MORE to do during hectic Advent and Christmas seasons, Rev. Traci Smith offers families what we really need: LESS to do. In each of these simple, hands-on practices, Smith gives families the tools to slow down, wait, and the focus on all that Jesus coming into the world means. This is a must-have for any family or children's ministry leader's library.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\\\u0026quot;As promised, far from taxing families with more TO do during hectic Advent and Christmas seasons, Rev. Traci Smith offers families what we really need: LESS to do. In each of these simple, hands-on practices, Smith gives families the tools to slow down, wait, and the focus on all that Jesus coming into the world means. This is a must-have for any family or children's ministry leader's library.\\\u0026quot;-Caryn Rivadeneira, author of Grit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4865,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Helvetica\"}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":428,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}'\u003e-Caryn Rivadeneira, author of \u003cem\u003eGrit and Grace: Heroic Women of the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Can you have too much of a good thing? Not if you’re talking about Traci Smith’s creative ideas for infusing faith into daily life. This book is a gift to all who want to enrich the spiritual lives of families as they celebrate Advent and Christmas with one another. Within these pages are rich insights, honest prayers, and compelling practices. Unwrap them with your family and enliven the spirit and the spiritual of the holidays.”\u003cstrong\u003e-David M. Csinos, Founder of Faith Forward and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Atlantic School of Theology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Christmas can be overwhelming and the faith we affirm can get lost in the shuffle. \u003ci class=\"\"\u003eFaithful Families for Advent \u0026amp; Christmas \u003c\/i\u003ewill help families claim their home as a sanctuary from the overwhelming rush of Christmas. Families will also find everything they need to prepare for and celebrate Christmas. Families of all sizes and ages will find ideas to deepen their faith and grow closer to each other.\"\u003cstrong\u003e-Lee Yates, Project Manager for InsideOut Outdoor Ministries Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a parent of young children myself, Traci’s words speak freedom and grace directly to my heart. I cannot wait to use this book with my own family! She has integrated our chaos and limitations right into the beautiful and sacred, empowering us to approach a holy season with gentle, manageable, and meaningful intentionality. In \u003ci class=\"\"\u003eFaithful Families for Advent and Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e, Traci creatively turns all kinds of simple acts into opportunities for both sweet and profound connection. She brings a holistic embrace to Advent and Christmas by guiding us into spaces where we can feel and honor all the emotions we might experience.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-Arianne Braithwaite Lehn, author of \u003ci class=\"\"\u003eAsh and Starlight \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Traci Smith's beautiful new book is an invitation to create and savor new traditions and rituals during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Instead of being distracted and disheartened by the usual culprit at the holidays—consumerism and its shallow promises and payouts—Smith shows us how to grow hope, peace, love, and joy in our homes. Full of fresh, engaging, and helpful prompts and ideas, this book is a gift!\" \u003cstrong\u003e-Jennifer Grant, author of \u003cem\u003eA Little Blue Bottle\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMaybe God Is Like That Too\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Chalice Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31835587248225,"sku":"9780827211360","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/products\/Faithful-Families-for-Advent_cover_finalRE.jpg?v=1582236969"},{"product_id":"blessed-union-breaking-the-silence-about-mental-illness-and-marriage","title":"Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness and Marriage","description":"\u003ch4\u003eby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/pages\/lund-sarah-griffith\"\u003eSarah Griffith Lund\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/Look_Inside_Preview.pdf?v=1608063861\" title=\"Read a preview from Blessed Union: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness \u0026amp; Marriage\"\u003eLOOK INSIDE\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003eAlso available at: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/books\/blessed-union-breaking-the-silence-about-mental-illness-and-marriage\/9780827203143\"\u003eBookshop\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blessed-Union-Breaking-Silence-Marriage\/dp\/0827203144\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/blessed-union-sarah-griffith-lund\/1137650781\" title=\"blessed union breaking the silence about mental illness and marriage\"\u003eBarnes \u0026amp; Noble\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.booksamillion.com\/p\/Blessed-Union\/Sarah-Griffith-Lund\/9780827203143?id=8055621696003\"\u003eBooks-A-Million \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“A must-read book for clergy, pre-marital counselors, married folk, those of us who know we live with mental health challenges and those of us who don’t.”\u003cstrong\u003e–Monica A. Coleman, author, \u003cem\u003eBipolar Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"TableParagraph\"\u003eMental illness affects at least a quarter of all marriages. Now, from the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/blessed-are-the-crazy\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness, Family, and Church,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e comes a deeply personal, honest, and hopeful new book to show how marriages can thrive despite mental illness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBlessed Union\u003c\/em\u003e, pastor and acclaimed mental health and disabilities advocate Sarah Griffith Lund weaves personal stories with spiritual reflection, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeducation, relationship tips, prayers, and expert \u003c\/span\u003eadvice. A groundbreaking book exploring marriage, mental illness, and faith, \u003cem\u003eBlessed Union\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a powerful and healing resource for couples and those who journey with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRev. Lund opens up about her own journey with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder in her marriage and shares the stories of other couples affected by mental illnesses such as addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, postpartum depression, schizophrenia, and more, to help break the silence on this taboo topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso included in this practical resource are guided journal pages as well a list of resources for further reading and response. Above all,\u003cem\u003e Blessed Union\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that God’s big love for us \u003cstrong\u003enever ends\u003c\/strong\u003e and that marriages with mental illness can be whole, life-giving, and blessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMALL GROUP SPECIAL: \u003c\/strong\u003e Buy 10 or more books at the bulk rate and Sarah Griffith Lund will lead a 1-hour Zoom discussion with your group! 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This book is a vital contribution to the growing conversation about faithful living in the midst of mental health challenges.”–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Finnegan-Hosey, author, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChrist on the Psych Ward \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Grace is a Pre-Existing Condition: Faith, Systems, and Mental Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Through stories and honest theological reflection Sarah offers us a revised practical theology of love and marriage that will help all of us to love more fully even in the midst of the most difficult of circumstances.”–\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Swinton, Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, University of Aberdeen, Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Interweaving scripture, personal stories, and education, \u003cem\u003eBlessed Union\u003c\/em\u003e offers an honest, nuanced look into the realities of mental illness and their effects on intimate partnerships. 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Holt-Woehl, Adjunct Professor, Luther Seminary \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“With honesty, vulnerability and storytelling, \u003cem\u003eBlessed Union\u003c\/em\u003e proclaims that absolutely nothing, not even mental illness and its impact on marital relationships, can ever separate us from God and God's unconditional love. 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Addressing tough topics as abuse, vaping, white supremacy and more, this title is an absolute must for every progressive parent, teacher, and children's ministry leader.—\u003cstrong\u003eGlenys Nellist, author of the \u003cem\u003eLove Letters from God\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLittle Mol\u003c\/em\u003ee series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWise, nuanced, compassionate, and practical. \u003cem\u003eWhen Kids Ask Hard Questions\u003c\/em\u003e models honesty and humility—a willingness to admit what we don’t know, then do the work of listening and learning. 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Whether you are a parent or involved in children’s ministry desiring a better approach to sharing the gospel narratives during the Easter season, this book will help you do so in honest yet healthy, age-appropriate, and life-giving ways. I unreservedly and passionately recommend this timely and much needed volume.“—\u003cb\u003eHerb Montgomery, Director, Renewed Heart Ministries\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e“In her typical, easy-to-read, accessible style, Traci Smith offers yet another thoughtfully-penned, practical resource in her popular Faithful Families series that will be welcomed by progressive pastors and parents alike. If you buy only one book for the Easter season, make it this one.“—\u003cb\u003eGlenys Nellist, author of ‘\u003ci\u003eTwas the Morning of Easter\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood News! 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Traumatized by the sudden loss of her husband and overwhelmed by the impact of his untimely death on their two sons, Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez was determined to blaze a path toward healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the excruciating days immediately following his death, to navigating the bewildering labyrinth of young widowhood, to forging a new life for herself and her sons, \u003cem\u003eA Time to Mourn \u0026amp; A Time to Dance\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles her story with unabashed honesty and deep vulnerability, blended with authentic faith and teeth-clenching determination to do the hard work of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOhman-Rodriguez retraces her own steps out of trauma’s grasp from the depths of despair back to the joy of living. This book is infused with Jennifer’s heartfelt prayers, real-life applications of somatic and spiritual healing practices, and the kind of profound and practical wisdom that only reveals itself in life’s moments of truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Phrase after visceral literary phrase, as if gasping for air, Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez draws us to the trauma following the horrific death of her husband, which is pummeling her and her two young sons. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching her navigate the emotional rubble and recount the love story of her life. Jennifer shows how layering in trauma therapy help her discover a way to heal.”—\u003cstrong\u003eStan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, co-founder of the PACT Institute, and author, \u003cem\u003eWe Do: Saying Yes to a Relationship of Depth, True Connection, and Enduring Love\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ohman-Rodriguez invites the reader into a circuitous journey of grief through staccato, punchy sentences. Her writing embodies how unexpected grief pummels a person like a relentless boxer, with gut punches one least expects. She opens a theological depth to grief which rejects sappy, happy endings but faces the depths of despair into which the Risen Christ accompanies. This is a book for those brave enough to enter and linger in grief embodied but who yearn for something more than platitudes to address the traumas of our time. If you have the courage to call wrenching grief what it is, you have a worthy companion in this book.\"—\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Robin Steinke, President, Luther Seminary\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This intimate book invites each of us into the pages of a personal story of grief and trauma. Yet, it allows us to connect with the communal shared experiences we all carry in times of gut-wrenching grief. It’s raw, honest, vulnerable, and faith-filled passages lead us to healing and faith. Ohman-Rodriguez weaves personal story with God’s story and in so doing invites each of us to witness to that pain and share in the proclamation: death does not have the last word. This is a resource for our time and one that will guide us in our mourning and our dancing.\" —\u003cstrong\u003eBishop Kevin L. Strickland, Southeastern Synod of the ELCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In a world that reduces grief into a problem that needs to be solved and often insists that you return to the person that you’ll never be again, Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez invites us into her unfiltered journey following the drowning death of Tony, her beloved husband, father of her two young sons, and respected trauma therapist and author. This poignant, painful, honest journey is a powerful reminder that grief is not linear. Grief cannot and should not be standardized or reduced into platitudes, piousness, or potluck dinners. \u003cem\u003eA Time to Mourn \u0026amp; A Time to Dance\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a book, it is a gift that is infused with wisdom, anguish, goodness, faith, reality, hope and grace. It is an invaluable resource, especially for those navigating the turbulent waters of gripping loss and pain.\"—\u003cstrong\u003eMari A. Lee, LMFT and author, \u003cem\u003eHealing from Betrayal\u003c\/em\u003e and co-author, \u003cem\u003eFacing Heartbreak: Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Part poetry, part prose, \u003cem\u003eA Time to Mourn \u0026amp; A Time to Dance\u003c\/em\u003e is a tragic love story of grief and loss. Unvarnished in the fight for her life after the death of her beloved, Ohman-Rodriguez’s poignant journey delivers the reader into the arms of hope and healing. This book is for anyone who’s loved and lost or who wants to know how to serve others who have suffered a traumatic loss.”—\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandra Katehakis, author, \u003cem\u003eMirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eA Time to Mourn \u0026amp; A Time to Dance\u003c\/em\u003e is an honest, unconstrained, and unforgettable story of trauma, loss and healing. Ohman-Rodriguez weaves the deep elements of grief into the courage and strength she summoned to arrive at healing—'wind propelling us toward life, not away from it.' Her work is a profound and needed teaching about trauma recovery and perseverance, masterfully told.\"—\u003cstrong\u003ePaula D’Arcy, author, \u003cem\u003eWinter of the Heart and Stars at Night\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The halting sentences that shape \u003cem\u003eA Time to Mourn \u0026amp; A Time to Dance\u003c\/em\u003e profoundly illustrate the physical, mental, and spiritual experience of halting grief. I experienced the author's writing style to model her own advice in the response to trauma, ‘repeat small messages’ and then as I read my own short and shallow breathing gave way to deep healing cleansing breath, not negating trauma and grief, but inhaling and exhaling hope. May her readers feel beckoned to breathe and pray through her witness of her own journey from mourning to dancing.”—\u003cstrong\u003eBishop Amy Current, Southeastern Iowa Synod, ELCA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"With word pacing and pictures that grab your guts from the inside out, Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez takes you on an intimate journey through death and survival. Readers witness depths of suffering while being guided into practices of healing centered in the pit at the foot of the cross.\"— \u003cstrong\u003eRev. Jan Schnell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Liturgics, Wartburg Theological Seminary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a book about love and loss, trauma and healing. Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez's beautiful prose paints an honest portrait of the heart-breaking reality of sudden grief, and also of the possibility of new life after the cataclysm. This is a story that offers profound insight to those who have experienced loss and to those who care for them.\"—\u003cstrong\u003eKathryn Schifferdecker, Professor and Elva B. 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Catherine Stuart, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Minister for Children, Youth, and Young Adults, The United Church of Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParenting from childhood through adolescence and into early adulthood is a daunting task, made more so by the unpredictable turns and challenges every family faces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Being able to be honest and real about these challenges can help you provide stability to children facing mental health related issues, allowing them to flourish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough vivid and powerful storytelling,\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness with Children and Teens\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewill remove the barriers of stigma and shame associated with mental illness in children and teens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will know they are not alone and be reminded of God’s grace and loving presence in the midst of the heartache and struggle of mental illness. In addition to stories of children and youth experiencing mental health challenges, Blessed Youth includes practical resources such as prayers and a guide for having age-appropriate talks with children about warning signs and how to get help for themselves and friends. Ultimately, this important resource offers hope and help for everyone who loves a child or youth with mental health challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sarah Griffith Lund draws on the wisdom of experience, expert insight and a profound faith in the immense value of our youth to spur us to action on destigmatizing mental illness. She gives us tools to carve a path forward to mental health for babies, children, teens, parents, families and the institutions and professionals who care for them. If you are searching for the words to talk to and about youth and mental health, Sarah leads by example. \u003cem\u003eBlessed Youth \u003c\/em\u003eis a book for parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, mental health clinicians, everyone and anyone who cares about making the future brighter for a generation facing so much. It is past time we value children's mental health as much as we do their physical, academic and social achievements. What a gift it would be if their inheritance was the world Sarah paints for us.” — \u003cstrong\u003eEllen O’Donnell, PhD, Child Psychologist and Author of \u003cem\u003eBless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sarah has gently captured the heart of how trauma and adversity impact the individual, family and community. Thus, her book helps us to break away from the toxic stigma of mental illness and reminds us that as school, organization, or church, we have the responsibility and honor to sit beside one another and be deeply present as our stories are shared and validated, and to remember that the wonderous connection to self, others, our world, and faith moves us from protection to growth.” —\u003cstrong\u003eLori Desautels, Assistant Professor, Butler University College of Education\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Through personal stories and solid research, Sarah Griffith Lund draws our attention to mental illness in young people and families and suggests concrete things that all of us—family members, friends, parents, pastors, and teachers—can do to help support those in our lives who deal with mental illness. With crisp writing and lots of first-hand accounts, this book gives insight into what it means to have mental illness or to care for someone who does. This is a helpful resource and introduction to a topic that needs more attention.” —\u003cstrong\u003eRobert J. Keeley, Professor of Education, Calvin University, author of \u003cem\u003eHelping Our Children Grow in Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In Sarah Griffith Lund's new book, \u003cem\u003eBlessed Youth\u003c\/em\u003e, she does what she set out to do: she breaks the silence about mental illness in young people. And she does so in what she calls a love letter to her niece Sydney, who died by suicide in 2020. Lund's book is accessible and gentle even though dealing with a topic that adults who love teenagers may not know much about and might even fear. Right from the very beginning of the book, she offers insights, stories, and suggestions for action while answering the question, ‘are the children OK?’ Although the answer to that question is a resounding, ‘No!’ Lund offers so much hope. This hope is founded on the promise that although the children are struggling mightily, they also know what they need. And we adults have the capacity to do much better by them. This book can help us figure out where to start.”— \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Emily Peck-McClain, Professor of Christian Faith Formation and Youth at Wesley Theological Seminary and author of \u003cem\u003eArm in Arm with Adolescent Girls: Educating into the New Creation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In this important and grounded book, Lund opens up new spaces for understanding mental health and ill-health within the lives of children and teenagers. She pushes us to understand the complexities of mental health, and through a series of fascinating and moving stories,  Sarah offers vital theological and practical strategies that can enable us to embody the love and Grace of God in our ministry with young people. Sarah Lund knows what she is talking about.”— \u003cstrong\u003eDr. John Swinton, Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care at Aberdeen University, United Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We are living in an unprecedented time where youth have so many social, academic and internal pressures that demand attention and excellence from them. There’s no wonder that we are facing a mental health crisis amongst our young people. Rev. Sarah Lund opens the door for caregivers of various backgrounds and youth to have honest dialogue and seek professional help where needed. By weaving together her personal and professional experiences with mental health, Lund invites all of us to see ways we can be a partner on the journey for those we love and care for. \u003cem\u003eBlessed Youth\u003c\/em\u003e is easy to read, understand and engage with.”—\u003cstrong\u003e Rev. Trayce L. Potter, UCC Minister for Youth \u0026amp; Young Adult Engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In her book, \u003cem\u003eBlessed Youth: Breaking the Silence About Mental Illness with Children and Teens, \u003c\/em\u003eSarah Griffith Lund not only provides resources and actionable tools for youth, families, educators and faith communities, but she also provides poignant stories from individuals who have their own lived experience as loved ones who are caregivers and professionals. This work, dedicated to her late niece Sydney, who died by suicide, is also personal in nature for Rev. Dr. Lund. Her passion is evident as she shares her own reflections of losing a loved one who was and always be a Beloved child of God.\"­—\u003cstrong\u003eKarl Shallowhorn, mental health advocate, educator, speaker, and coach \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sarah's clarion call to offer understanding and compassion to individuals struggling with mental illness and her reminder that we do not have to be alone in this struggle is the voice we all need to hear when it comes to mental health. Her ability to weave personal story alongside practical ideas and guidance is truly Spirit-led.  The invitation to provide safe (blessed) spaces in our churches, families, and schools along with her insistence that we empower youth themselves for this work is a message that can, and will, change lives.”—\u003cstrong\u003eRev. Patricia S. Watson, Associate Pastor, First Saints Community Church, Mental Health First Aid Instructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“What do you do now that mental illness has broken into your home like a thief in the night and robbed your child of joy?” “How can we live in a world where there are twelve youth suicides every day?” These are the hard questions that Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund addresses with wisdom and compassion in \u003cem\u003eBlessed Youth\u003c\/em\u003e.  Breaking the shame and silence around mental illness, she identifies best practices to guide pastors, parents and grieving communities of faith. Speaking from the heart, without judgement, Lund models the ministry of presence for all who suffer, and all who mourn.”— \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Felicity Kelcourse, Associate Professor, Christian Theological Seminary and author, \u003cem\u003eHuman Development and Faith: Life-cycle Stages of Body, Mind and Soul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sarah Lund exhorts and equips us to listen closely to the stories of young people struggling with mental health challenges. She writes with the wisdom of a pastor, the love of a parent, and the knowledge that comes from firsthand experience. 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What do you need to know?  How do you need to act in order to help?  Sarah offers specific steps to take and resources to use to address the silence about mental illness, and above all things, to support the mental health of our youth. The book tangibly engages us in our families, in our schools, and in our faith communities to embrace our youth with our listening, our understanding, and with our actions.  Weaving stories with information and compassionate action will touch everyone who reads this compelling book.”— \u003cstrong\u003eRev. 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You do not need to have kids of your own to appreciate the beauty and brilliance of this book. It a gift to all who care about children and the world. Adults will find this book equally enriching for our own spiritual lives! I can’t recommend it highly enough.”—\u003cstrong\u003eCody J. Sanders, American Baptist Chaplain to Harvard University and author of \u003cem\u003eA Brief Guide to Ministry with LGBTQIA Youth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What a lovely, fantastic, deeply moving book! It speaks to a real need among people of faith: how to tackle the seemingly opposing and impossible tasks of parenting well \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e working toward justice. Overflowing with concrete, practical, constructive suggestions and beautifully and accessibly written, this is a book you’ll want to pass on to family, friends, and congregation.\"—\u003cstrong\u003e Dr. Bonnie J. 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Many churches are unintentionally exclusive toward people whose brains work differently. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlessed Minds: Breaking the Silence About Neurodiversity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e helps churches embrace the gifts of neurodiversity and become a place of belonging for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you will learn:\u003cbr\u003e• What neurodiversity is (and isn't).\u003cbr\u003e• How to create a neuroinclusive worship experience.\u003cbr\u003e• Practical tips for welcoming neurodivergent families.\u003cbr\u003e• Theological insights into neurodiversity as part of God's good creation.\u003cbr\u003e• Stories of neurodivergent ministers and their callings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlessed Minds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e author \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/pages\/lund-sarah-griffith\"\u003eSarah Griffith Lund\u003c\/a\u003e is an ordained minister and passionate advocate for neurodiversity. Her writing on mental health and neurodiversity is both personal and practical, offering a hopeful vision for the church. She is also the author of \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/blessed-are-the-crazy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlessed Are the Crazy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/blessed-youth-breaking-the-silence-about-mental-illness-with-children-and-teens\"\u003eBlessed Youth\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/blessed-youth-survival-guide\"\u003eBlessed Youth Survival Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/products\/blessed-union-breaking-the-silence-about-mental-illness-and-marriage\"\u003eBlessed Union\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are ready to create a church that celebrates neurodiversity, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am so grateful and delighted for this sacred work. Spirituality is so much deeper than cognitive style, and we tragically limit and minimize people by rating and ranking them based upon their cognitive signature. Spiritual knowing is all of ours, nobody is left out. We are built to share through our awakened hearts a love that runs deeper than our mind’s calculations, intellect, cognition, or ‘downstream’ discernment, as it is our participation in the ultimate, sacred transcendent relationship. G-d’s love, through us as carriers, fluidly flows between all people. Heartful spiritual contact reaches right through the broad range of cognitive styles with which we have been endowed. Sarah Griffith Lund reminds us to tune into the awakened heart of every person whose deeper presence awaits our sacred touch.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Lisa Miller, Ph.D, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author and award- winning researcher at Columbia University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eBlessed Minds\u003c\/em\u003e, Sarah Griffith Lund weaves her personal story, pastoral experience, and information about neurodiversity into a tapestry that is brightly colored by stories from congregations who are intentionally including and celebrating the lives and gifts of people with various forms of neurodiversity, including those who feel called to ministry themselves. Using a strategy she names in the book as important for fostering inclusion, she invites readers to play with multiple implications of affirming neurodiversity as part of God’s diverse and beloved creation while also providing clear, flexible and helpful guidelines for celebrating that diversity within the lives of individual congregations. It’s engaging and fun to read!\"\u003cbr\u003e— Bill Gaventa, author, speaker, trainer, and consultant in faith and disability, founder and Director Emeritus of the Institute of Theology and Disability and initial President of the Disability Ministry Network\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In this fifth installment of Sarah Griffith Lund’s \u003cem\u003eBlessed\u003c\/em\u003e series, she once again opens our eyes to see the blessedness of all God’s children, some of whom are often forgotten. This time, with her focus on neurodiversity, she shows how our minds are a blessing even though one may differ from what is considered typical. Not only does she invite us to see with new eyes, but she also challenges faith communities to put out a welcome mat for the neurodiversity present in Christ’s church. Through stories of people who are neurodiverse and stories of faith communities actively providing a welcoming atmosphere for neurodiversity, Lund offers insights and practical ways for individuals and faith communities to do so as well. This is an important book to help members of faith communities, both lay and clergy alike, recognize and honor the lives, spirituality, and blessedness of all God’s neurodiverse children.\u003cbr\u003e— Rev. Dr. Hollie M. Holt-Woehl, Luther Seminary and St. John’s School of Theology-and Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBlessed Minds\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have book on why and how to embrace neurodiversity in the church. Sarah Griffith Lund offers a theological and practical guide to confronting ableism and building a neuroinclusive church at the intersections. She calls us to listen to neurodivergent parables and pray neurodivergent prayers. This book is an invaluable resource that is accessible and enjoyable to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Rudolph P. Reyes II, Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics and Latinx Studies, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBlessed Minds\u003c\/em\u003e is a transformative call to embrace neurodiversity as a vital expression of God’s creation. Sarah Griffith Lund offers profound theological insights alongside personal narrative, challenging stigma and inspiring a vision of a truly inclusive church. With courage and compassion, this book invites us to celebrate the unique gifts of neurodivergent individuals and to build communities where all minds are honoured as blessed. Essential reading for anyone committed to justice, belonging, and the flourishing of all God’s children.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Rev. Professor John Swinton, King’s College University of Aberdeen, School of Divinity, History and Philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Judaism exhorts people to utter blessings upon encountering aspects of our world. One of my favorites is the blessing to be recited upon observing a human or animal perceived as different.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Haolam, m’shaneh habriyot Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who makes people different\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Part of Adonai’s nature, something that is to be praised, is their creation of diversity. Upholding diversity can be a challenge, but it is a divine directive. All people are created in God’s image, and just as God contains multitudes, so does humanity. Lund masterfully speaks alongside other neurodiverse folks, past, present, and future to encourage and equip the church to not only embrace such multitudes of difference but to celebrate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlessed Minds\u003c\/em\u003e is an invitation to a celebration, a celebration of God’s goodness in creating diversity where all people are invited as our true selves, in all our messy glory. This book helps us to imagine this celebration. It is a one with stimming and shouting and singing and sobbing, where shame is pushed aside, and stories are shared. It is my sincere hope that Lund’s invitation is heard, accepted, and extended.\"\u003cbr\u003e— Dr. Kirsty Jones, Ashland University, Religion Department\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalice Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49897568829761,"sku":"9780827203440","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/9466\/8129\/files\/Blessed_Mind_cover_final.jpg?v=1736876547"},{"product_id":"preorder-church-together-an-essential-guide-to-all-age-ministry","title":"Church Together: An Essential Guide to All-Age Ministry","description":"\u003ch4\u003eby \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/pages\/smith-traci\"\u003eTraci Smith\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chalicepress.com\/pages\/csinos-david-m\"\u003eDavid M. 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