Sacred Spaces and Growing Edges: Teaching Religion to Kids with Vicki Garlock – Walk Talk Listen (Episode 196)

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen, Maurice sits down with Rev. Dr. Vicki Garlock—founder of World Religions for Kids, award-winning author, and editor of the Religion Matters blog. Vicki shares her journey from a background in neuroscience and cognitive development to creating engaging, multifaith educational materials for children ages 3–10. Drawing from her upbringing in Lutheran and Catholic settings, her years as a professor, and her work at Jubilee! Community, Vicki reflects on how early experiences, academic rigor, and spiritual curiosity shaped her path.

In this conversation, Vicki discusses what it means to teach religion in age-appropriate ways, her thoughts on being an “amateur mystic,” and how her books We All Have Sacred Spaces and ABCs of the World's Religions are helping young people (and adults!) explore religious literacy with empathy and wonder. She also talks about her growing edges, acts of kindness, and the spiritual wisdom found in everyday life.

 

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