Allison Hottinger's guest appearances

Allison Hottinger

Simply Stories Podcast

The 5 to 8 Shift with Susannah McMonagle, a podcast for parents

Gary Thomas

Becky Thompson

Heather Chauvin

Jamie Ivey

Andrea Davis

Mike Nawrocki

Amy Parker

Peter Dean

Debra Fileta

Michelle Icard

Nicole Cole

Rachel Van Kluyve

Chelsea Patterson Sobolik

Pamelyn Rocco

Erica Ligenza

OwlTail

Lisa Kalberer

Today, I’m chatting with Allison Hottinger and Lisa Kalberer who are the two sisters that created the Giving Manger. The giving manger is an Advent activity for anyone who is looking for a way to connect kindness, generosity and giving with Christmas and the Gospel, and creates space for people young and old to intentionally experience the beauty and the gift of serving one another right where they are. We’ll unpack the heart of where this idea came from, how it works, and how it has impacted their lives all throughout this episode.  It’s been really interesting as the Lord has laid out this semester of the podcast, to see the consistent themes that come up. Simple kindness serving as a way to share Jesus with the world, breathe hope into the dark places around us, and to breed much needed compassion in all of our hearts keeps coming up again and again and again. So what does it look like to see Emmanuel, God with us in these days? I think kindness, acts of service, and intentionally teaching them to the little people in our lives is a really really good place to start. I don’t want this to be something that wears you out even more this Christmas season. I’m praying that this lands on a discerning spirit for what’s best for you and your home, but its never a bad time to intentionally practice loving like Jesus. It doesn’t have to be Pinterest perfect, or instagrammable, just... start small. This is an invitation to encounter God by emulating His heart right where you are. I think it will breathe life into your weariness more than you could ever realize. I’m right there with you, friend. Remember, Christ came down to be with you as you are, where you are. You matter, and your story matters.  Connecting with Allison and Lisa and the Giving Manger: Facebook  Instagram Website Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty  Home buyer guide: http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes Seller guide: http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes  Facebook Instagram Website  YouTube   References:  Ann Voskamp’s Advent book, Unwrapping the Greatest Gift  Kindness prompts from GM Dorena Williamson (our episodes,  Part 1  and 2, tune in next week for volume 3!)  Becky Keife’s episode and her book  The Simple Difference  Service Project Opportunities from the Giving Manger website   Scripture References:  Matthew 1:18-24,  Matthew 2,  Luke 1-2-  The Nativity story  Matthew 2:11- The wise men brought gifts to Jesus  Matthew 25:40 - what you’ve done to the least of these, you’ve done to Me John 16:33- In this world you will have trouble   Psalm 139:23-24- Search me and know my heart   Galatians 5:22-23- Fruit of the Spirit Acts 20:35- The joy of giving over receiving   Lamentations 3:22, Hebrews 13:8- God’s love never changes  Mark 12:41-44-The woman giving her only coin in the Temple Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

Today, I’m chatting with Allison Hottinger and Lisa Kalberer who are the two sisters that created the Giving Manger. The giving manger is an Advent activity for anyone who is looking for a way to connect kindness, generosity and giving with Christmas and the Gospel, and creates space for people young and old to intentionally experience the beauty and the gift of serving one another right where they are. We’ll unpack the heart of where this idea came from, how it works, and how it has impacted their lives all throughout this episode.  It’s been really interesting as the Lord has laid out this semester of the podcast, to see the consistent themes that come up. Simple kindness serving as a way to share Jesus with the world, breathe hope into the dark places around us, and to breed much needed compassion in all of our hearts keeps coming up again and again and again. So what does it look like to see Emmanuel, God with us in these days? I think kindness, acts of service, and intentionally teaching them to the little people in our lives is a really really good place to start. I don’t want this to be something that wears you out even more this Christmas season. I’m praying that this lands on a discerning spirit for what’s best for you and your home, but its never a bad time to intentionally practice loving like Jesus. It doesn’t have to be Pinterest perfect, or instagrammable, just... start small. This is an invitation to encounter God by emulating His heart right where you are. I think it will breathe life into your weariness more than you could ever realize. I’m right there with you, friend. Remember, Christ came down to be with you as you are, where you are. You matter, and your story matters.  Connecting with Allison and Lisa and the Giving Manger: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegivingmanger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegivingmanger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.thegivingmanger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty  Home buyer guide: <a href="http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes</a> Seller guide: <a href="http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tonycrabtreehomes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonycrabtreehomes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.crabtreehomestn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEanODYY-TuAzzz8hUzeOag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a> References: <a href="https://www.dayspring.com/ann-voskamp-unwrapping-the-greatest-gift?ne_ppc_id=1405540774&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA-qGNBhD3ARIsAO_o7ymfqGNAYOGb5Ovkg3x49oBlNyFm_f_MQOW48OfBMdzvuPv575IL2XAaAk7eEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ann Voskamp’s Advent book, Unwrapping the Greatest Gift</a> <a href="https://www.thegivingmanger.com/collections/service-ideas-free-printables" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kindness prompts from GM</a> <a href="https://dorenawilliamson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dorena Williamson</a> (our episodes, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-dorena-williamson-part-1-childrens-book/id1477082972?i=1000457427577" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Part 1</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-dorena-williamson-part-2-broadening-historys/id1477082972?i=1000457934035" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> and 2</a>, tune in next week for volume 3!) <a href="https://simplyshenanigans.com/podcast/episode-108-becky-keife-stories-of-the-simple-difference-of-kindness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Becky Keife’s episode</a> and her book <a href="https://www.christianbook.com/simple-difference-small-kindness-makes-impact/becky-keife/9780800738051/pd/738055?en=google&amp;event=SHOP&amp;kw=books-0-20%7C738055&amp;p=1179710&amp;utm_source=google&amp;dv=c&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAqIKNBhAIEiwAu_ZLDryF-vFjJBQOugqvvLxyujjODzfyVbF7NSeLu6CrVhK71W4cDYlKyxoCanEQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Simple Difference</a> <a href="https://www.thegivingmanger.com/products/service-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Service Project Opportunities from the Giving Manger website</a> Scripture References: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+1%3A18-24&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matthew 1:18-24</a>, <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%202&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matthew 2,</a> <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201-2&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Luke 1-2</a>-  The Nativity story  <a href="https://biblehub.com/matthew/2-11.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 2:11-</a> The wise men brought gifts to Jesus  <a href="https://biblehub.com/matthew/25-40.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 25:40</a> - what you’ve done to the least of these, you’ve done to Me <a href="https://biblehub.com/john/16-33.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John 16:33</a>- In this world you will have trouble  <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20139%3A23-24&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Psalm 139:23-24-</a> Search me and know my heart  <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205%3A22-23&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Galatians 5:22-23</a>- Fruit of the Spirit <a href="https://biblehub.com/acts/20-35.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Acts 20:35</a>- The joy of giving over receiving  <a href="https://biblehub.com/lamentations/3-22.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lamentations 3:22</a>, <a href="https://biblehub.com/hebrews/13-8.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hebrews 13:8-</a> God’s love never changes <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark%2012%3A41-44&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mark 12:41-44</a>-The woman giving her only coin in the Temple Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplyemhumph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Em life</a> // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplystoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Life</a>)<a href="https://www.facebook.com/simplyshenanigansem" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://twitter.com/simplyemhumph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://simplyshenanigans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog </a> *Intro and Outro music is from <a href="http://audionautix.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audionautix.com</a>

Episode 109 :: Allison Hottinger & Lisa Kalberer :: Simply Advent : Emmanuel, God With Us Through Kindness

Today's guests are Sisters Allison Hottinger and Lisa Kalberer, creators of The Giving Manger, a faith-based interactive family activity that encourages acts of kindness, focuses on the joy of giving, and highlights the real reason for Christmas: Jesus' birth! In this episode of the 5 to 8 shift, Allison and Lisa share their story of creating a tiny wooden manger - first made for family and friends - that grew into the widely loved product it is today. These amazing mamas give us the fun backstory behind The Giving Manger, which started as a Kickstarter campaign! They tell us about building The Giving Manger, growing their business, and their passion to help families keep the focus on Jesus during the holiday season. Allison and Lisa are so fun and you will love hearing their story on this episode! And as a parent, you are going to love how the Giving Manger can transform your family throughout the holiday season by shifting the focus to giving rather than receiving. As a family that owns and loves the Giving Manger - I can't recommend it enough! Here's how it works - pick a day and set out the tiny manger, whenever the kids do something kind for someone else - open a door for an elderly person, help clean up the playroom, hang up coats without being asked - they get to put a piece of hay in the manger. Each act of kindness = one piece of straw. The manger gets filled with hay until it's ready for Baby Jesus on Christmas Day - or any day you decide! Your family will love it as much as mine does. Check out their website for more info! Resources Mentioned in the Episode: The Giving Manger (Get yours today!) The Giving Manger: Instagram Connect with Us! Connect with Susannah: Instagram The 5 to 8 Shift Podcast Community on Facebook The 5 to 8 Shift Website The 5 to 8 Shift Instagram Music: Bensound.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susannah-mcmonagle/message

Today's guests are Sisters Allison Hottinger and Lisa Kalberer, creators of The Giving Manger, a faith-based interactive family activity that encourages acts of kindness, focuses on the joy of giving, and highlights the real reason for Christmas: Jesus' birth! In this episode of the 5 to 8 shift, Allison and Lisa share their story of creating a tiny wooden manger - first made for family and friends - that grew into the widely loved product it is today. These amazing mamas give us the fun backstory behind The Giving Manger, which started as a Kickstarter campaign! They tell us about building The Giving Manger, growing their business, and their passion to help families keep the focus on Jesus during the holiday season. Allison and Lisa are so fun and you will love hearing their story on this episode! And as a parent, you are going to love how the Giving Manger can transform your family throughout the holiday season by shifting the focus to giving rather than receiving. As a family that owns and loves the Giving Manger - I can't recommend it enough! Here's how it works - pick a day and set out the tiny manger, whenever the kids do something kind for someone else - open a door for an elderly person, help clean up the playroom, hang up coats without being asked - they get to put a piece of hay in the manger. Each act of kindness = one piece of straw. The manger gets filled with hay until it's ready for Baby Jesus on Christmas Day - or any day you decide! Your family will love it as much as mine does. Check out their website for more info! Resources Mentioned in the Episode: <a href="https://www.thegivingmanger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Giving Manger</a> (Get yours today!) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegivingmanger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Giving Manger: Instagram</a> Connect with Us! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/susannah.mcmonagle/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Susannah: Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/the5to8shift" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 5 to 8 Shift Podcast Community on Facebook</a> <a href="https://the5to8shift.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 5 to 8 Shift Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the5to8shift/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 5 to 8 Shift Instagram</a> Music: <a href="http://Bensound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bensound.com</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/susannah-mcmonagle/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/susannah-mcmonagle/message</a>

8. A Season of Giving: Allison Hottinger and Lisa Kalberer, The Giving Manger