Deconstructing Mamas
If you are trying to figure out how to navigate the tricky tightrope of parenting while you have questions, doubts and wonderings about your spiritual journey, this podcast is for you. It doesn't matter if your kids are smalls, middles, or bigs. We will explore what and how we are deconstructing from churchianity, harmful belief systems, and diving deep into the ways we can work this out in parenthood. We will also work through ideas for reconstructing a space for our families to thrive under new systems of love and freedom. We can't wait to bring you some hope that you are not alone and that it's really okay, even good, to explore all the possibilities that may have felt closed off in the past. This podcast will offer you grace and space to be exactly where you are and who you are. We are glad you are here.
Deconstructing Mamas
Everyone Belongs - Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor
"I’m writing the story Bible I wish to see in the world. Not just for my daughter, not just for girls, but for all kids. Because when it comes to the love of God, everyone belongs.” Mariko Clark
Our episode this week is with the author and illustrator of the new and wildly popular children's Bible story book, The Book of Belonging, Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor. Their passion to provide a resource for kids (and their parents) that is wildly inclusive, historically accurate and highly engaging has us buying copies left and right. Our conversation was filled with laughter, light, healing and even tears.
Some of the topics we explore are these:
- The inspiration for The Book of Belonging and how it is different from traditional Bible storybooks.
- Celebrating diversity within God’s people.
- The central message of belonging and how it might be a boots-on-the-ground word for love.
- The importance of the contemplative practices of mindfulness and wonder moments for us and our kids.
- Why featuring overlooked, female-centered stories is an essential for spriitual formation.
- Shaping a child’s sense of identity and understanding of belonging to God.
Our favorite words from this podcast episode were sweatpants, safe harbor, poop, companioning, and of course, belonging. Find out why when you listen.
You can find the Book of Belonging at the following:
Website: thebookofbelonging.com
Substack: https://substack.com/@thebookofbelonging
Instagram: @marikoclark and @rachel.eleanor.art
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