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About Joy Wendling
Joy Wendling is a writer, speaker, podcaster, family pastor, certified parent coach, and founder of Created to Play. She has over 20 years of experience in children, youth, and family ministry, as well as a Master’s in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary.
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