Sparking Everyday Discipleship

A Podcast about Discipleship in the 21st Century providing tools for Everyday Discipleship Every Day

Episode 223: Sparking Wonder an Joy with our Children

We're on a break between seasons 9 and 10. When we return in a couple weeks, we will be "Sparking Everyday Discipleship." Be sure to subscribe so you'll be notified when we post new episodes.  In this episode we talk about books that spark wonder and joy in our children. We talk about creativity and helping our children embrace their natural curiosity that helps them find the wonder in God's amazing world. 

12-26
18:02

Episode 222: Dragon Stories and a Free Book

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we look at books with dragons in them. We also tell you how you can get a dragon Christmas story for free.

12-17
11:59

Episode 221: Bookish Gifts for Christmas

In this episode of Books That Spark, Terrie Hellard-Brown shares a curated list of book recommendations perfect for Christmas gifts, focusing on books that celebrate reading, libraries, and the joy of storytelling. She discusses various titles that cater to different age groups, including those for reluctant readers, and highlights the importance of engaging children with literature. The conversation also touches on biographies of famous authors and the impact of books about writing. Terrie concludes with thoughts on the upcoming changes to the podcast and encourages listeners to embrace everyday discipleship through reading.

12-11
18:27

Episode 220: Leslie Colburn and Helping our Children Focus on God and His Purpose

In this episode we talk with Leslie Colburn about her sweet books - one is a Christmas story - and how to help our children understand that God has a purpose for their lives, and our focus should be on him and who he created us to be.

12-03
28:34

Episode 219: Reading Christmas Books and Christmas Gift Books

In this episode we share our annual December Advent Calendar of Christmas Books - free download in show notes on terriehellardbrown.com - and some suggestions for books that make great Christmas gifts.

11-26
21:46

Episode 218: Helping Our Children Spend Their "Money Time" Wisely

This week we talk with Tanya Acquista about her book Money Time. How do we help our children use their time wisely? How can we teach them the value of time and relationships? Join the conversation.

11-19
17:36

Episode 217-Helping Our Children Develop Thankful Hearts

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 focus to an attitude of gratitude. 

11-13
15:59

Episode 216-Annette Whipple and Celebrating Curiosity

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 fingerprints in creation. 

11-05
25:56

Ep 215: Encouraging Parents and Discipling Our Kids

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. 

10-29
15:09

Episode 214-Fighting the Fear of the Season

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? 

10-22
19:59

Episode 213: Sandra Chambers and Helping Children Understand God Created Them with Purpose

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

10-15
19:27

Episode 212-Helping Our Children Find Strength in Kindness and Joy

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!

10-08
12:14

Episode 210: Listening, Hearing, and Being Heard

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 for season 9.

09-24
18:21

Episode 209: Expectations and Grace

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 grace to ourselves and our children. 

09-17
15:26

Episode 208: Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young and Joy and Sorrow and God's Glory

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. 

09-10
23:29

Episode 207-Laura Sassi and Helping Children Follow Jesus

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. 

09-03
14:23

Episode 206 - Kristin Wynalda and Books All Kindergartners Should Have in Their Libraries

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-to-School giveaway! Listen to find out all the details.

08-27
25:18

Lee Ann Mancini and Raising Kids to Follow Christ

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 check out. 

08-20
19:13

Episode 204: Kristin Wynalda and Award-Winning Books, Part 2 - The Caldecott Medal Winners and More

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. 

08-14
24:04

Episode 203-Kristin Wynalda and Award-Winning Books, Part 1

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!

08-06
19:52

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