Last month I was a guest on the Godly Play Foundation podcast and I recently had the pleasure of continuing the conversation on Mess Makes Meaning, which has similar content, but is especially directed toward parents and other caregivers. In the earlier episode, I spoke mostly about creating space for wonder and having the courage… Continue reading Mess Makes Meaning Podcast
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Who Needs the Dark? Coming Soon!
When I was little I was scared of the dark. I imaged creatures lurking in my closet or under the bed. I hated descending alone to the shadowy basement with its oil burning furnace that sometimes whooshed to life unexpectedly with a fiery gasp and made me jump. Whenever I came home late from my… Continue reading Who Needs the Dark? Coming Soon!
Godly Play Foundation Podcast
What an honour to have the chance to be a guest on the Godly Play Foundation Podcast! Godly Play has been an important part of my life for many years, shaping both my own spirituality and way of being in the world, and giving me a beautiful way to share stories with children. My own… Continue reading Godly Play Foundation Podcast
Twin Book Birthdays!
On Tuesday May 13th, 2025 I welcome two new picture books into the world! Like any parent of twins (I imagine), I was worried I would not be able to give each one adequate attention. Happily, the connection between wind and water is a natural one and I have been having fun finding ways to… Continue reading Twin Book Birthdays!
Margin Notes: Easter and Earth Day
For a while now I have been experimenting with writing a monthly newsletter. A friend recommended I try it as an alternative to social media, which is becoming increasingly noisy and fragmented. While I have kept my Facebook and Instagram accounts, and am trying out Bluesky, I thought I would have a go at a… Continue reading Margin Notes: Easter and Earth Day
Faithfully Creative: A Conversation
I've been on Matt Brough's podcast before, when it went by a different name, and I have always found our conversations to be thought-provoking and a lot of fun. So I was very happy to have the opportunity to be a guest on the second episode of the freshly minted Faithfully Creative Podcast, discussing creativity,… Continue reading Faithfully Creative: A Conversation
Ministry Forum Podcast Interview
I don't often have the luxury of such a long and leisurely conversation about things like writing and storytelling. So I appreciate the generosity of my colleague, The Rev. John Borthwick, Director of Ministry Forum: The Centre for Lifelong Learning at Knox College, Toronto, who hosted me as a guest on his podcast. John and… Continue reading Ministry Forum Podcast Interview
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