This is the last podcast of 2021. Merry Christmas. In this episode I reflect on the holiness of lamenting losses during this season. I read a passage from Every Moment Holy, Volume II, as well as the Christmas Friday passage from Tish Oxenreider's book, Shadow & Light, A Journey Into Advent. I hope you enjoy.

This is a fantastic conversation about helping our families step into the making of a simpler Christmas. if you head over to www.thecreativetable.net and look at the blog post for this episode, you will find the books we talked about, some recipes as well as Tiffany’s information for Desert Bloom Confections.

John and Angel Beeson spoke such incredible wisdom and love in the space of creative neighboring. It was great to chat with them about something I have watched their family do for many years. They talk about the wins, and the ‘bloopers’, but more than anything they share from their hearts just how we are all called to lean into becoming better neighbors to whomever lives next to us. It is the perfect episode to enter into the holidays and the New Year with intention for connection!We talked about a few books in the episode. They are:The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak & Dave RunyonOne Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampThe Turquoise Table by Kristin SchellAdditionally we talked about where you can find John & Angel.Angel is a Counselor at Whole Hope Counseling where she meets with clients both locally, nationally and internationally. John blogs at The Bee Hive and is a co-lead pastor at New Life Bible Fellowship

I got so lucky when I connected with Kim and we became friends several years ago. Even better was the gift that came when we began working together. She has so much insight and wisdom when it comes to navigating the parenting journey. While she is the first to admit she isn't perfect, her grace and humility speak to her wisdom. In this episode we talk about Creative Parenting as she and her husband, Ben, parent adult kids, teen kids and a 2nd grade kiddo!! We discuss discipline differences for kids, conversations, intentional time and learning how to love our kids well. You will be blessed whether you haven't begun having kids, you have a nest full or your next is empty!

This episode is AMAZING! I got the privilege of interviewing my friend, Merissa. We talk about all things, family, business, God and so much more. In you are in the Tucson area you can check out the Oro Valley Board and Brush location at https://boardandbrush.com/orovalley/#Calendar-workshopYou can find their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/boardandbrushorovalleyazAnd if you listen outside of Tucson you can check out the Board & Brush main page at https://boardandbrush.com/

In this episode I sit down and chat with some dear friends about what their empty nest season looks like after have 4 children grow up and fly off - and one returning for a little bit as she finishes her graduate degree. Greg & Debra have great insight and wisdom and they are funny as well. I think you will be blessed by this episode.

On this episode I have a repeat guest, Valerie McMahon, who shares more of her story from Episode 2 - as well as the dream come true of becoming a children's book author with her first book that is launching TODAY, September 27th, 2021!!!You can purchase Connor Learns To Honor on Amazon HEREYou can follow Valerie on social media and subscribe to her email on her website at www.valeriemcmahon.comYou can find more information on Jill, Austin and Anne by clicking on their names below:Jill SavageAustin SavageAnne McClane

In this episode I get to chat with my dear friend, Ericka, about all things rest, pandemic and finding ways to embrace the best for our body, soul and mind.You can listen to Ericka on her podcast, Stress Unscripted; Vulnerable You and you can find her on Instagram under the user name @theerickaellerWe talked about 2 books, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and To Hell With The Hustle by Jefferson Bethke - both are excellent and should be on everyone's bookshelves.

I sit down and talk with my good friend, Sammie about intentional parenting and being a child's champion. Sammie is a Love & Logic facilitator and has amazing perspective on kids - whether you are parenting littles, grandparenting, mentoring...or simply helping friends out. You can check out the Love & Logic way at www.loveandlogic.com

Welcome to Season 2 of The Creative Table Podcast. Find more information, read the blog and subscribe to the newsletter at www.thecreativetable.net