Believing in the Good: Faith-Based Parenting Through the Lens of Belonging with Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor

Raising Kids with a Faith Rooted in Love—not Fear

In this tender and hope-filled episode, Wendy talks with author Mariko Clark and illustrator Rachel Eleanor, creators of The Book of Belonging—a reimagined children’s Bible centered on original goodness, emotional literacy, inclusive imagery, and a deeply compassionate view of God.

Together, they explore what it means to raise kids with a faith rooted in love, equity, and belonging—especially when you’re navigating your own journey of healing from high-control theology or rethinking inherited beliefs.

💛 What You’ll Learn:

• How to introduce Scripture without fear, shame, or pressure

• Why representation in spiritual spaces matters deeply for kids

• How embodied, relational practices help children feel safe with God

• The story behind The Book of Belonging and its gentle theology

Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or somewhere in the beautifully messy middle—this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone.

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