Sparking Everyday Discipleship

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.

This week we want to bless moms with some book suggestions. We also want to hear your suggestions for fun, funny books for moms to read. What would you suggest?

In this episode we visit with author Mindy Baker. She offers many resources for families, has a mini magazine available, and enjoys doing school visits to talk about her beautiful picture book. For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode, we talk with Mr. Mark Jones who has a fun picture book and several resource books and other resources for families, children's ministries, and home schoolers.

In this episode we discuss the benefits of reading poetry and discussing it with our children. We can use it across the curriculum to teach topics and practice skills. Plus, writing poetry allows our children to be creative and enjoy breaking some of the rules of grammar just for fun.

In this episode we talk with Rebecca Gomez about her fun picture books and her "Read, Discuss, Do!" plans on her website.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," Pastor Dave Brown visits with us discussing how to open up the word of God correctly with our children, equipping them to understand the Bible.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we look at some great Easter books written by our friends who have been on our show in the past. We share books for our youngest little ones to our older elementary readers. All of them are filled with the greatest story of all: Jesus' story of His death and resurrection and new life in Christ.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we talk with writer/teacher Sara Chinakwe about her new book You Come from Greatness and about building a heritage through the stories we tell our children.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we look at some books celebrating Irish Heritage and many books with great women heroines. We share some silly books, some serious books, and several books with clever critical-thinking heroes who find creative ways to solve problems. For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we look at picture book biographies to help encourage and challenge our children to do amazing, world-changing things. Biographies are basically testimonies of what people and God have done. They are powerful in discipling our children.

In this episode we look at some new picture books and books for parents that teach New Age and Progressive theology. Picture books reflect the culture in which they are written, and we need to know what books contain before buying them and gifting them to others. We look at several of these books and a few books with solid Christian theology. For links and transcript, go to terriehellardbrown.com

This week we talk with our long-time friend, author Glenys Nellist. I believe this is her fourth interview with us. Glenys is a prolific writer and has books coming out regularly. She loves sharing God's love with children. Next week her next book launches, and we get to talk about it. For links and transcript, go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we talk with Laura Sassi about her newest book My Tender Heart Bible and her other books that help children delight in the truths of God's word. You can read the show notes and find links at terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we talk with Dennis Conrad, author of the new "In God We Trust" Series of books. His first book is a great story of faith from the Civil War era about the Two Cent Piece coin. For transcript and links, go to TerrieHellardBrown.com.

In this episode we talk with Dennis Conrad, author of the new "In God We Trust" Series of books. His first book is a great story of faith from the Civil War era about the Two Cent Piece coin. For transcript and links, go to TerrieHellardBrown.com.

In this episode we look at three fantastic books on prayer for children and my favorite book on prayer for adults. For the transcript and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we continue interviewing the writers of the Fat Cat Series of children's books. This week we talk with pastor and author Harold Senkbeil and discuss discipling the next generation and holding on to faith in troubled times. For transcript and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com

This week we interview author/illustrator Natasha Kennedy. She's the illustrator for the Fat Cat series of books we discussed last week. Her focus and hope is that the beauty of the Gospel is seen in everything she writes and illustrates.

This week we interview author/illustrator Natasha Kennedy. She's the illustrator for the Fat Cat series of books we discussed last week. Her focus and hope is that the beauty of the Gospel is seen in everything she writes and illustrates.

We are back! We took a bit of a break, and then we took a bit of a COVID break beyond our planned vacation, but we are back now with some great interviews for you. This week we 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. For links and transcript, go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we interview Jean Matthew Hall about her new adventure in publishing StarLight Magazine - a new magazine for children and families. For more information, show notes, and links go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we talk about all things Advent and how to make this a special time with our families as we celebrate the birth of Christ. In order to prepare for Advent, we are sharing this early in the season so we can all be ready to go on December 1st. For links and transcript, so to TerrieHellardBrown.com

In this episode we talk about all things Advent and how to make this a special time with our families as we celebrate the birth of Christ. In order to prepare for Advent, we are sharing this early in the season so we can all be ready to go on December 1st. For links and transcript, so to TerrieHellardBrown.com

In this episode we talk with Marianne Hering and her fun books that make history come to life for older elementary children. For show notes and links go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we interview Bonnie Rose and discuss her wonderful home school curriculum she provides. We also discuss how to pray for and talk about Christian persecution with our children. The first two Sundays of November each year are IDOP, International Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Resources are linked in the show notes to help you, your family, and your church pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters.

In this episode we visit with Valerie Fentress about her books and helping our children embrace and understand their identity in Christ, the power of fairy tales, and finding good books for boys to read. For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we talk with Amanda Siebert about her new book and ministry of writing special songs specific for each child.

In this episode we talk with Davy Liu, former Disney animator, about his books, films and dreams for the future and his desire to create a thirst for God's word in children's lives. For transcript and links to go terriehellardbrown.com

In this week's episode we look at some great ways to defeat fear and some great books to help along the way. For show notes and links, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/

In this episode we discuss two of the topics emphasized in the month of September and some great books that go along with them: Craniofacial Awareness and Hispanic Heritage. Plus we have a giveaway! Check it out, enter the giveaway, and find links at terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we look at some back-to-school books that will help our children think about being compassionate and caring toward others, seeing needs and meeting them.

In this episode we discuss a wonderful novel for older elementary through young adult ages. It is included in this month's book club featured in our monthly newsletter. If you do not receive our newsletter, you can join our mailing list at terriehellardbrown.com. This is also where you'll find show notes and links.

In this episode we talk with Laura Alary about her new book that launches today: Here-The Dot We Call Home and her many other books. For show notes and links go to terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we introduce our new Book Club! To be a part, you can sign up for our mailing list at terriehellardbrown.com. You will also find show notes with links there too.

In this episode we visit with Glenys Nellist who has three wonderful books launching in August and September. One is specifically for the start of school: Little Mole Goes to School. Find the transcript and links at terriehellardbrown.com

In this third part of our conversation about Third Culture Kids, we discuss some more of the challenges and benefits of raising children overseas.

This week we continue the conversation with Kathy Gross and Teresa Rowland about understanding Third Culture Kids.

This episode is Part 1 of a discussion and interview with two of my best friends who have worked with third culture kids overseas. In this part of the conversation we talk about education options when living overseas and ministering to TCK's when they return to their home country. If you have any questions, please post them on the blog post where the show notes are at terriehellardbrown.com

In this episode we explore the world of wordless picture books. It is a fun genre that allows our children to practice telling stories and helps them explore visual details in the illustrations.

In this episode we continue our conversation with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview and helping our children learn to think critically while building a Christian world view.

In this episode we talk with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview. She's an educator and apologist who has written curriculum to help children grow in their critical thinking skills and in creating a Biblical worldview.

This starts our 3rd year of "Books that Spark!" In this episode we chat again with author Kathleen Long Bostrom about the prestigious Newbery Medal awarded each year to a children's author. Check out the show notes for extra info and links at https://terriehellardbrown.com/category/podcast-transcripts/

In this episode we look at ways to conserve money while still blessing authors in their work and our children with great books.

In this episode we talk with Meredith Lesney about her book on adoption and family called Spaghetti and Meatball and about encouraging children to work toward their dreams. For show notes and links go to terriehellardbrown.com