Sparking Everyday Discipleship

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...

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.

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.