Discipleship – Page 2 – Terrie Hellard Brown

Episode 97: Celebrating Children’s Book Week and Introducing Small Kids, Small Talk

Announcements, Discipleship, Faith, Homeschool, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

In this episode we discuss Children’s Book Week and a little history of children’s books. Then we announce Small Kids, Small Talk – a month of daily texts to keep talking about important things even in the crazy, busy-ness of May. Sign up here: https://link.terriehellardbrown.com/text. Books Discussed in this Episode: Transcript with Links: Welcome to …

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What All God’s People Should Understand about His Love

biblical teaching, Christian Living, Discipleship, Faith

May you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. (Ephesians 3:18, NLT) I heard a story of a mom who died of cancer, and she wrote each of her sons a letter to read after her death. Each letter began with …

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Episode 95: Celebrating Poetry Month through Holy Week

biblical teaching, Discipleship, Faith, Homeschool, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

In this episode we celebrate Holy Week by writing poetry. Eight different types of poems are discussed and different poetic devices. This is a great way to celebrate Poetry Month, Holy Week, and to create a memory for your family as well! Book Discussed in This Episode: Transcript with Links: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” …

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Why Is the Resurrection So Important?

biblical teaching, Christian Living, Discipleship, Faith

I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.(1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NLT) Have you ever heard someone share …

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Episode 94: Christ-Centered Easter Books Our Children Will Love

biblical teaching, Discipleship, Faith, Homeschool, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

In this episode we look at some Christ-centered Easter books for kids of all ages. Three are new this year and come from three authors we’ve interviewed on “Books that Spark” before: Josie Siler, Laura Sassi, and Glenys Nellist. Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript with Links: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for …

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Episode 93: Helping Our Children Live a Resilient Faith

biblical teaching, Discipleship, Faith, Homeschool, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

Some people think we are foolish to hold on to the faith we have. Our children sometimes experience times when they are teased or ridiculed for their faith. In this episode of “Books that Spark,” we look at some books that can help our children understand their faith, stand firm in their faith in the …

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Episode 92 – Interview with Tina Cho and Introducing Our Children to the World through Literature

Discipleship, Faith, Homeschool, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

In this episode we visit with Tina Cho about her books and how we can introduce the world to our kids through literature. We also talk about the need for more diversity in children’s literature even though more options are available today. Our Guest: Tina Cho Tina Cho is the author of four picture books …

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Purim and Passover (or Esther and Easter)

biblical teaching, Christian Living, Discipleship, Faith, Giveaway

Yesterday was the Jewish celebration of Purim. I love this celebration even though I’m not Jewish. A brief background: Four generations after the Jews were taken into exile by the Babylonians, we come to the story of Esther. Some Jews remained in Persia, and Esther was a Jewish orphan who grew up there. Esther is …

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Episode 90 – Interview With Deb Gruelle and Helping Children Find Wonder and Security through Reading

biblical teaching, Discipleship, Giveaway, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

In this episode we visit with author Deb Gruelle about her newest book launching this month. We also talk about the wonder and joy of reading and taking time with our kids as well as the security and bond built while reading books together. Our Guest: Deb Gruelle Deb Gruelle is a best-selling and award-winning …

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Episode 89: Interview with Author/Illustrator Dawn Stephens and Understanding Bearing Fruit

biblical teaching, Discipleship, Faith, Homeschool, Kid Lit, Parenting, Podcast Transcripts

In this episode we talk with author/illustrator Dawn Stephens about her books, curriculum, and helping our children understand bearing fruit in their Christian lives. Our Guest: Dawn Stephens Dawn Stephens is an award-winning children’s author and illustrator. She’s spent many years as a mom, teacher, and school principal. During that time, she created stories about …

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