Sacred Parenthood with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong and Rev. Nereyda Yong

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Jun 22, 2026

In this episode of Mess Makes Meaning, Joy and Raenelle are joined by Rev. Dr. Aizaiah G. Yong and Rev. Nereyda (Neddy) Yong for a rich and heartfelt conversation about their book Sacred Parenthood: Spiritual Practices for the HIGHS and LOWS of Parenting.

As authors and life partners, the Yongs draw from their lived experience as parents in an interracial and intercultural family of four young children, offering wisdom shaped by both the beauty and complexity of everyday family life. Together, they share how parenting can become a sacred practice, one that invites presence, tenderness, and intentionality even in the midst of chaos, exhaustion, and joy.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the idea that healing and peace begin at home, and that the ways we care for our children are deeply connected to how we care for ourselves and one another. The Yongs invite us into creative spiritual practices that support the inner lives of parents while also nurturing connection within the family and wider community.

This episode offers encouragement for anyone navigating the highs and lows of parenting, reminding us that even in the most ordinary moments, there is opportunity for sacred connection, growth, and grace.

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