Rev. Kim Knowle-Zeller: Walking, Praying, Parenting

We are smack dab in the middle of our relationship series and we’re making our way to the deep end. This week, we are diving into the topic of parenting and faith, and some of our upcoming episodes include the topics of divorce, polyamory, pregnancy loss, infertility, the choice not to have children, and more. Like I said - we’re moving into the deep end.

Today’s guest is Rev. Kimberly Knowle-Zeller and we are talking all about parenting and faith. We dig into the challenges, the joys, the different ways to pray and engage faith practices at home, and so much more.

If you are a parent or adult for a child and you’ve ever wondered how on earth to incorporate faith at home, this episode is for you! Kim talks about what has worked, what hasn’t worked, and offers some much-needed grace to all of us.

The job of a parent isn’t easy, but as Rev. Kim tells us: there is always a little bit of sacred in the ordinary and mundane of life.

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Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is a writer, ELCA pastor, wife, and mother of two. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, Missouri. She writes at the intersection of faith and parenting, searching for holiness in the ordinary of our days. Her stories on faith and motherhood have appeared in The Christian Century, Living Lutheran, The Episcopal Cafe, Coffee + Crumbs, and more. When she’s not at the park with her children, walking around town, or tending to the garden, you can find her with a pen and paper. Or a good book. And a cup of coffee. She believes in the power of words, unearthing the extraordinary in the ordinary, and encouraging others to follow their passions. Kim works from home part-time for Exhale Creativity, led by the writing team behind Coffee + Crumbs, encouraging other mother writers in pursuing creativity alongside motherhood. She regularly preaches, teaches, and leads women’s retreats across the United States, thanks to technology. You can sign up to receive her monthly newsletter, Walk and Talk, here; read her blog, or follow her on Instagram.