Theologian Paul Tillich said “Doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is an element of it.” How are doubts and questions good teachers of the faith for children and youth? How can we help guide children and youth through questions and doubts in a way that helps them come through with a stronger faith on the other side? We’ll explore these questions together and come up with practical strategies for teaching and mentoring.

Traci Smith is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), mother of three, and author. Traci’s passion is helping families find times for connection and spiritual nourishment amid the hustle and bustle of daily life. What began as a quest to help her own family has provided valuable insight for thousands of others. Traci believes faith practices should be fun, easy to fit into daily life, and accessible to all.

Traci is the author of three books with Chalice Press, Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home, Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas: 100 Ways to Make the Season Sacred, and Fellowship of Prayer Lenten devotional (2015), as well as the author of Prayers for Faithful Families: Everyday Prayers for Everyday Life, and contributor to Out of the Deep: Pastoring in Creative Space. Traci has a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary.