S1:E17 The Ultimate Welcome: Sunday Morning Thoughts for Your Whole Week

We need to feel like we belong before we can extend an invitation
to others. That’s what today’s guest at the Turquoise Table,
Whitney Bell, reminded Kristin a few Sundays ago
as Whitney gave a sermon at Kristin’s church. Whitney is the
middle school ministry director at Kristin’s church in Austin,
and she’s guided not only Kristin’s four kids, but scores of
middle schoolers in her tenure. And whether you’re in the
trenches with teens or looking for more inspiration on how to
love deep, you’ll drink deeply from Whitney’s advice. Today
Whitney and Kristin talk about practical and creative ways to
connect with your teen, even when they shy away from deep
conversations, and why it’s important for kids to have trusted
adults in their lives in addition to their parents. Kristin and
Whitney share insight not only for those of us with teens, but
wisdom we can all take away about the power of connection:
sometimes the best way to love someone is to sit with them and
be, accepting them just as they are. And be sure to stay till the
end for a delicious snack recipe that that’ll make your house
smell like heaven and become a fall favorite.