Sparking Everyday Discipleship

Lori Vober, a writer, speaker, stroke survivor, and adoptive mom of three, shares her very personal story with us and what God has taught her through it. She shares how we can help our children find strength in perseverance and resilience and why that is so important.

Do your children know what's in the Bible and why it's important? Crystal Bowman has a new devotional for kids to help. In this episode we talk with Crystal Bowman about her newest devotional for kids and all that's been happening since we last visited with her.

In this episode we talk about the concept of home and its different meanings. How can we help our children understand the blessing of being hospitable? How can we help them understand heaven? What can we do to make our house a home?

This week we have a compelling conversation with Megan Hill about some key elements in living the Christian life and helping our children embrace their faith.

April is poetry month, and we have some great books to share with you to use at different stages in your children's lives. Kristin Wynalda of Big Books, Little Ears joins us to talk poetry in this episode. Come check it out.

We're back for Season 7 of "Books that Spark"! Our friend Glenys Nellist is here with us today to introduce her newest book--it's a special one you'll want to check out.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we focus on some wonderful books to help us as parents, grandparents, and caregivers in discipling our children and growing in our own faith as well as a couple books to bless our children. Next week we return with the first episode of Season 7. For now, enjoy this replay.

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 face of conflict, and that help them know how to respond to questions about their faith.

In this episode which is an updated replay, we celebrate Irish Heritage and the legacy St. Patrick left behind. It's a fun look at traditional tales and true stories in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

In this episode, we talk about books about special needs to gain understanding and appreciation for each person's uniqueness. This is our last episode for Season 6, and we'll be back for Season 7 in a few weeks. We will post some replay and updated episodes for you during the break.

In this episode we have a great conversation with Ann Ingalls about her newest book just in time for Easter.

In this episode, Kristin Wynalda shares great ideas for adding reading into your week for your family. You'll love her creative and clever ideas for helping our kids gravitate toward reading more and some fun ideas for making some family reading memories.

In this episode we discuss some board books, picture books, and books for older kids and adults that help with discipleship. We're sure these books will spark many great conversations.

In this episode Kristin and I discuss books for the Season of Lent and Easter. Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, and we hope these books bless your family. For show notes, go to TerrieHellardBrown.com and visit Kristin's site at Big Books Little Ears

In this episode we talk with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview, about her new book and teaching our children to discern truth.

Kristin Wynalda from "Big Books, Little Ears" visits with us today as we share our top picks for books from 2023.

In this episode we talk with Trent Talbot, founder and CEO of Brave Books. We talk about the power of books in a child's life and their books and book club.

In this episode we discuss how to help our children set goals and talk about some fun and funny books about this topic.

In this episode we discuss how to help our children set goals and talk about some fun and funny books about this topic.

This week we talk with Sandra Kay Chambers about her new book Fingerprints Devotions, about prayer, and about giving books to fostered and adopted children through Seven Homes. We also talk about other interesting topics you won't want to miss. Welcome back as we begin Season 6 of "Books that Spark!"

This week we are replaying Episode 80 which first aired January, 2022. We discuss how to set goals and some books to help inspire us all. We cover some great books for starting the New Year.

This week we are replaying our talk with Todd R. Hains who is a writer and editor and dad. He's got some great pointers and ideas for truly discipling our children well.

In this episode we talk about more Christmas books and ways to prepare for an awesome Christmas and Advent Season. This episode first aired in December 2021, but we thought you'd enjoy another listen!

In this episode we talk about making Christmas meaningful by creating special family memories. This first aired in December of 2020, but we thought you might enjoy listening again as we plan to make this Christmas meaningful for our families.

In this episode, we continue the discussion where we left off last week. This time we discuss some Christmas controversy and suggest some gift ideas. Plus, I share about a book I just found out about because it launched only a month or so ago. It would make a great gift for the toddlers in your life. Come check it out.

In this episode we talk with Kristin Wynalda about everything Christmas. This is part 1 of 2. Next week we'll conclude with part 2 of the conversation. Find out what our favorite Christmas books are and which ones we recommend as great gifts for families.

In this episode we chat with Betsy Childs Howard about her books, her work with the Gospel Coalition, and discipleship. Why and how can we use stories with our kids? Why and how does God use waiting in our lives? Come join the conversation.

In this episode we interview Dennis Conrad about his second book in the In God We Trust series and discuss how stories can help open up the most important conversations with our children, especially conversations about salvation.

In this episode we visit with our old friend Glenys Nellist about some of her newest books which just happen to be about Thanksgiving and Christmas. Come listen in to the conversation. For links and show notes, go to terriehellardbrown.com.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we talk with Chris Landry, author and homeschool dad, about his books in the Cajun Kids series of novels for kids. For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com.

In this episode we chat with author Millie Florence on the launch day of her newest book! She's so much fun to talk with. We had some technical problems, so the interview was cut short; however, we hope to talk with her more in the future. She may also encourage your children who love telling stories and writing. This is one episode you may want to listen to together.

In this episode, Kristin Wynalda and Terrie talk about witches, goblins, and ghosts in children's literature and whether we should take part in Halloween or not. Where does your family land on this issue? For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com. Check out Kristin's reviews at BigBooksLittleEars.com.

This week we "flip the script" a bit as my daughter interviews me about my new book Building Character through Picture Books. We also try something new by offering a video version of the interview. Check it out on YouTube.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we interview Courtney Siebring whose book Little Spark of Life just launched in September. She shares about the importance of understanding and teaching our children that every life is important. She also emphasizes how vital imagination is in our lives. So many good things in this interview that you won't want to miss any of it!

In this episode we talk about the types of irony and some fun picture books to help make them clear. Even if you're not teaching irony, we share some fun books you'll want to check out! Find the links and show notes at terriehellardbrown.com.

In this episode we discuss using picture books to help our children easily understand the different types of conflict in literature. Come join the fun, and let us know your favorite picture books and the types of conflict revealed in them. For show notes, links, and to leave a comment, go to terriehellardbrown.com.

In this episode we talk with Laura Sassi about the launch of her wonderful new book: My Tender Heart Prayer Book and about teaching children to pray.

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 for men, women, and families to move from sexual brokenness to wholeness.

This week we talk about books to help our children appreciate home and to learn hospitality. We look at the silly, serious, and the inspirational.

In this episode we talk about the lessons from nature all children should learn and some wonderful books to read as we go out for walks in nature with our children. Come check out the fun!

In this episode we talk about humility and how to help our children embrace it. We talk about some very special books that can help us with this important lesson. In a world celebrating pride for everything, the concept is often misunderstood if it is taught at all. However, as Christ followers, we are called to humble ourselves. And we are called to teach our children the same. For show notes, go to terriehellardbrown.com

This week we talk about homeschooling and about using books and other resources to help our children become global citizens living a biblical worldview. Lots of great books! Check them out.

In this episode we look at three powerful picture book biographies from three different cultures in three different countries. We're sure you'll want to add these to your shopping or library list!

Want to find out what books Kristin and I think are the best of 2022? Join us for this episode of "Books that Spark."

We chat with Kathleen Bostrom and learn about her wonderful new picture book for children welcoming a new sibling into the family and the big emotions that can come with it.

This week we suggest some meaningful Father's Day books and share some thoughts for those wanting to disciple their children. Come hear what we've got to say about that. For show notes and links go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we talk about our summer Bible memory plan and share several exciting announcements you won't want to miss!

In this episode of "Books that Spark," Kristin joins us again, and we share tips for summer reading, our favorite summer reading programs, and summer reading picks.

This week we talk with author Natalee Creech about her books "When Day Is Done," "Something," "Nothing," and the possibility of "Everything" -- and the importance of subtitles.

This week we visit with Kristin Wynalda who has an amazing website/blog sharing all kinds of tips about books for our kids and families called "Big Books, Little Ears." She shares great information with us about navigating the public library and finding out about books for our kids.