Holtzem Family Reads

DEC 8: The girl no one wanted Read: Genesis 29-30 (pages 70-75 of The Jesus story book bible) _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it make...

DEC 7: The present Read: Genesis 22 (pages 62-69 of The Jesus story book bible) _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it makes you smile, a...

DEC 6: Son of laughter Read: Genesis 12-21 (pages 56-61 of The Jesus story book bible) _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it makes you s...

DEC 5: A giant staircase to heaven Read: Genesis 11 (pages 48-55 of The Jesus story book bible) _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it ma...

DEC 4: A new beginning Read: Genesis 6-9 (pages 38-47 of The Jesus story book bible) _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it makes you smi...

DEC 3:The terrible lieRead: Genesis 3(pages 28-37 of The Jesus story book bible) Advent Playlist _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in hopes that it ma...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #5: Carnival at Candlelight by Mary Pope Osborne. Merlin has invited Jack and Annie on yet another mission, but this time with something they haven't had before - some of their OWN magic! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We...

DEC 2:The beginning: a perfect HomeRead: Genesis 1-2(pages 18-27 of The Jesus story book bible) Advent Playlist _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in h...

DEC 1:The Story and the SongRead: Psalm 19 & Hebrews 1(pages 12-17 of The Jesus story book bible) Advent Playlist _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring some of our personal favorite things as a family, and some of our humor to you in...

Brooklyn reads Owl Diaries #6: Baxter is Missing by Rebecca Elliott. We're back with Eva Wingdale for another day in the life of an owl. But something goes wrong - Baxter (her pet bat) has gone missing! Did he run away? Was he bat-napped? Where could he be? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem...

Today we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #4: Winter of the Ice Wizard by Mary Pope Osborne. Merlin is here to send Jack and Annie on another mission.....or is he? Jack and Annie receive a mysterious visit from some old friends, and another mission begins! But uh-oh, Merlin and Morgan may be in trouble! Will Jack and Annie be able to help? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Pod...

Today we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #2: Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve by Mary Pope Osborne. Merlin has called out to Jack and Annie yet again for help in Camelot! It's a spooky night - Halloween to be exact. He needs their help at a Duke's castle in Camelot. But what do THEY need to do exactly? Let's find out together! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #1: Christmas in Camelot by Mary Pope Osborne. It's a Merlin Mission book! In this book, Jack and Annie are called back to Camelot to celebrate Christmas.....only Morgan didn't send for them. Who did? And why? And what is wrong with Camelot and all of its inhabitants? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____...

Today we explore A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author by Ron Roy. In this story, 3 friends are excited to go to a book signing of their favorite mystery author. Until, Oh No! The author doesn't show up? What happened to him? Did he get kidnapped? They are going to have to use their learned 'sleuthing' skills from their favorite author's books to solve the mystery! __________________...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House #38: Time of the Turtle King by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are headed to the Galapagos! To serve as 'World Turtle Experts'! What does Morgan have in store for them in this new adventure, and will they be safe during their journey for once? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being he...

Peter, Mary, and Hank head to Egypt make friends with the Pharoah's daughter. They witness Moses and Aaron coming time and time again asking the Pharoah to let God's people go. What will happen when the plagues start coming? I hope they can solve the scroll in time! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We...

Today we explore Magic Tree House #37: Rhinos at Recess by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are headed out to hopefully save some rhinos. Will they be able to succeed at such a dangerous task given to them by Morgan Le Fay? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House #36: Sunlight on the Snow Leopard by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are headed to Nepal! Morgan wants them to find the secret of the 'Gray Ghost' - and although they have no idea what that means, they can't wait to get started on another great adventure! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Than...

In this Great Hearts Story, Buster learns about pride. He is such a fast runner, and he is sure that he will win the race at summer camp. Nobody can beat him! What will God teach him in this camp experience? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________ Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family, and we love Jesus. We're hoping to bring...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House #34: Late Lunch with Llamas by Mary Pope Osborne. The kids are traveling to Peru! They have a special task to complete here involving a.....little llama? What has Morgan got planned for them this time? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being here! We're the Holtzem Family. We love our family,...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House #32: To the Future, Ben Franklin! by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are sent back in time to meet up with 'Dr. Ben' who is having trouble deciding whether or not to sign something important. What will Jack and Annie do to help him with his decision? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for be...

In this episode, we explore Magic Tree House #30: Hurricane Heroes in Texas by Mary Pope Osborne. It's a rainy day in Frog Creek, and they're being sent away to Texas with a poem that they don't understand. When they show up in Galveston, Texas, there is quite a storm brewing there as well. What does Morgan have for them this time? _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠...

In this episode, we explore The Dead Sea Squirrels #3: Nutty Study Buddies by Mike Nawrocki. Michael, Merle and Pearl are back at it! They are trying to figure out how to get comfortable in Michael's room and what their permanent set up will be. Meanwhile, Michael is not doing well in math, and needs to learn how to focus, even when it's not fun. _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to ou...

Today we explore Magic Tree House #29: A Big Day for Baseball by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie are a little discouraged about trying out for their little league team again since they weren't so good at it last year. Right when they're thinking they'll skip out on tryouts this year, a ball magically appears in front of them. Was it from Morgan? What could she be ready to teach them...

Brooklyn reads Owl Diaries #4: Eva and the New Owl by Rebecca Elliott. There is a new owl in Treetopolis! Eva and her friends are very excited to meet her, but soon Lucy Beakman starts making friends with Hailey instead of Eva. Will Eva get her best friend back? Press "play"....and find out! _______________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Podcast!⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________Thanks for being...