Sparking Everyday Discipleship

How do we raise thankful kids? How do we focus our hearts and minds on gratitude? In this episode we celebrate thankfulness, some wonderful books for fall and Thanksgiving, and ideas for shifting our…

In this episode we visit with Annette Whipple and discuss her adventurous writing about spiders, sharks, and frogs-oh my!-among other interesting things. Her books help our children see God's fingerp…

In this episode we share a few announcements and some Terrie's newest book that was written to encourage parents in their walk with Christ and help us in discipling our children. 

In this episode we talk about fear, Halloween, and spooky books. Which ones are okay for our children? What do we want them exposed to from the culture? How do we navigate these difficult times? 

In this episode we talk with Sandra Chambers about her newest book, her first picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint. 

In this replay episode, we talk about kindness and joy and how both strengthen us and our children in our faith. We return next week with Season 9!

In this episode of we discuss the importance of helping our children listen to others but also the power of feeling heard. We are on our break between seasons 8 and 9, and we will be back mid-October…

We're on a break between Season 8 and 9. Season 9 begins the week of October 15. This week, we're doing a replay of our very first episode of "Books that Spark." We talk about expectations and giving…

In this episode we talk with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young about her beautiful picture books and how her family experienced God's blessings and glory even as they walked through grief. 

In this episode we visit with our friend Laura Sassi and talk about the My Tender Heart series including the newest addition My Tender Heart Devotions. 

Kristin Wynalda and Terrie talk about books every kindergartener will love and can learn from. Plus we give pointers for parents of kindergartners. Remember, this is the last week to enter the Back-t…

In this episode, we talk with Lee Ann Mancini about her wonderful books and her non-profit that helps parents raise their children to follow Christ. She offers many free resources you'll want to chec…

In this episode we continue our conversation with Kristin Wynalda from Big Books Little Ears as we talk about the Caldecott Medal Winners and some other Children's Book Winners. 

We talk with Kristin Wynalda about the Newbery Medal Winners from this year. On her website, "Big Books, Little Ears," she has reviews on every book that won. Check it out!

In this episode we talk with Carissa Lovvorn who has written some wonderful picture books based on true stories of children serving others in the community. Carissa has some great ideas to share abou…

In this episode we talk with Foundation Worldview Founder Elizabeth Urbanowicz about their new curriculum "God's Good Design." We love talking with Elizabeth. She always has some great pointers for t…

In our 200th Episode we are so excited to share all kinds of news with you including the new picture book A World of Pancakes. Don't miss the other exciting announcements we have for you this week. 

In this episode we talk with Michelle Lazurek whose new book is all about faith, the people in the Bible who were noted in Hebrews 11, and how to help our children trust God. 

Welcome to Season 8 of "Books that Spark." Today we talk with voice actor Katie Leigh, the voice of Connie Kendall, about Adventures in Odyssey and other adventures from her extensive career.  

In this episode we talk with John Fort who works with Be Broken Ministries which helps families talk about emotions and sexuality with their children as well as offers many other ministry resources f…