Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers with Dr. Joe Allen
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Show Notes
In this episode of Home School Minnesota, host Dayle Annand speaks with Dr. Joe Allen about his series of children's books, 'Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers.' They discuss the importance of solid biblical teaching for children, the challenges of writing theological concepts for young audiences, and the new additions to the series that cover Jesus, the Church, and Heaven. Dr. Allen shares insights on how to engage children with deep theological truths while respecting their understanding, and the significance of grounding them in faith from an early age.
Links:
To purchase Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: https://www.masterbooks.com/big-thoughts-for-little-thinkers
To contact Homeschool Minnesota-MÂCHÉ: https://mache.org/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Homeschooling and Meaningful Gifts
01:23 Dr. Joe Allen's Background and Passion for Homeschooling
02:41 The Importance of Solid Biblical Teaching
05:08 Introducing 'Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers' Series
08:03 Communicating Complex Theological Concepts to Children
12:10 Exploring the New Books: Jesus, the Church, and Heaven
15:44 The Role of Illustrations in Teaching Theology
17:40 Living in Light of Eternity
17:59 Future Projects and Closing Thoughts
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