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Math, Sin, and Faith Formation in the Car

October 31, 2016 By Derek Olsen 1 Comment

Responding to kids’ faith questions when they come – including in the car on the way to ballet – helps them understand that faith matters every day of the week.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: children, Children in church, discipleship, Jesus, parenting, secrets of a pew whisperer, sin, teenagers

Secrets of a Pew Whisperer: Let the Children Pick the Seat

September 26, 2016 By Derek Olsen 5 Comments

I have my own criteria for selecting a seat in church. But giving my children the freedom to pick where they want to sit has helped me see my limitations.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: children, Children in church, Sacred Spaces, secrets of a pew whisperer, teenagers, young children

Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Explain the Game

August 4, 2016 By Derek Olsen 2 Comments

My dad didn’t just explain football to me—he and mom explained what was going on in church too: what we were doing and why it was important. Now I do the same.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: Book of Common Prayer, Children in church, football, liturgy, secrets of a pew whisperer

Second Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Respect

June 6, 2016 By Derek Olsen 1 Comment

At the end of the day, respect is not just a social virtue — it’s a theological virtue too. Sharing worship with my kids is one more opportunity to practice.

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First Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Being There

May 2, 2016 By Derek Olsen 13 Comments

In our baptismal vows, we promise to share the Good News with others; as parents, our primary mission field is our own kids. How do we raise kids who love and worship God?

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