For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that’s something that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week about toxic achievement culture with Jennifer Wallace or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don’t want to miss!
Joining me today is the Vice President of Education and Publishing at Minno (a streaming platform for kids), Jessica Wolstenholm. They discuss how to use screen time to positively engage with children and encourage their faith. Jessica discusses the importance of normalizing faith in children's entertainment and providing them with opportunities to see their faith lived out on screen. She also talks about the 2 to 14 window, which is the critical period for children to make a decision about following Jesus. My hope is that this conversation provides practical tips for incorporating faith into daily routines and cultivating scripture memory in children.
02:36 | Using Screen Time to Positively Engage with Children & Encourage Their Faith
06:42 | Normalizing Faith in Children's Entertainment
13:52 | The Two to 14 Window: A Critical Period for Children's Faith
25:46 | Cultivating Scripture Memory in Children
Jessica Wolstenholm, M Ed is the Vice-President of Education and Publishing at Minno, a global media & technology company helping Christian kids and families experience Jesus every day through world-class content. Editor of the award-winning children’s Bible, The Minno Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids, and Executive Producer on the animated series, “The Minno Laugh and Grow Bible,” Jessica writes, speaks, and creates with expertise in faith formation, curriculum/education, and parenting. After 25 years in children’s ministry leadership, Jessica is using her passion and experience to develop content that provides age-appropriate, spiritual and educational growth for kids and families. She earned her Bachelor's degree in business from Belmont University and received her master of education degree from Liberty University.
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