Faith

Episode 82: Interview with Nancy I. Sanders and Helping Our Kids Love Reading the Bible

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In this episode I interview best-selling author of over 100 books, Nancy I. Sanders. We discuss her wonderful books and how to help our children fall in love with reading the Bible.  Our Guest: Nancy I. Sanders Nancy I. Sanders is the bestselling and award-winning children’s author of more than 100 books including the gold-medal …

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Episode 81: Helping Our Kids Find Wisdom

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In this episode we look at books that teach wisdom for kids, teens, and adults.  Books Discussed in This Episode: Transcript with Links: Welcome to “Books that Spark,” a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books that spark imagination, emotion, questions, and discussion, leading to teachable moments with our kids. For January, I wanted to …

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Episode 79: Finding the Best Bible for Our Kids with Pastor Dave Brown

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In this updated replay of an episode from two years ago, Dave and I discuss Bible translations and what ones work well with children. Of all the books that spark conversations with our kids, the Bible is the most important one.  Our Guest Today: Pastor Dave Brown Dave is the interim pastor at First Baptist …

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Episode 78: Interview with Author Deb Gruelle: Aching for a Child

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The holidays can be especially hard for families who are longing for a child or who have lost a child. In this episode, we talk with Deb Gruelle about her new book Aching for a Child. Our Guest: Deb Gruelle Deb Gruelle is a best-selling and award-winning author for children and adults. She writes for children …

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What Is Keeping Us from the Manger this Christmas?

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Even though Jesus is the “reason for the season” it is easy to let the season take over and miss time with Jesus.  Luke 10:38-42, a loose adaptation–Christmas at Martha’s:As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way Christmas caroling in the area, they came to a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed …

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Episode 77: Finding the Right Devotional for Your Kids this Christmas

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Do you need some Christmas gift ideas? What’s better than preparing for the New Year by finding a devotional for your kids and for your family to read together?  In this episode of “Books that Spark” I share some devotional books that are unique and will challenge kids of every age to follow Christ more …

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Episode 76: Interview with Robynne Miller, Part 2: Preparing Our Kids to Change the World

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In this episode we continue the interview with Robynne Miller. We discuss some life-changing books that will help our kids be prepared to engage with people, respect others, and to go when God leads.  We also discuss how you can make a difference in a writer’s world.  Our Guest Today: Robynne Miller Robynne Elizabeth Miller …

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