Terrie Hellard-Brown
Sparking Everyday Discipleship
A Podcast about Discipleship in the 21st Century providing tools for Everyday Discipleship Every Day
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Terrie Hellard-Brown
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Oct 18, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 136-Biographies and the Power of Testimony 07.03.2023 20:55
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.
Episode 135 - Avoiding New Age and Progressive Picture Books and Parenting Books 28.02.2023 17:31
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
Episode 134-Glenys Nellist Interview and Helping Our Children Know God Is Always with Them 21.02.2023 22:46
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
Episode 133-Laura Sassi Interview and Helping Children Delight in God's Word 14.02.2023 15:48
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
Episode 132: Dennis Conrad Interview and the Importance of "In God We Trust" 07.02.2023 22:34
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.
Episode 132: Dennis Conrad Interview and the Importance of "In God We Trust" 07.02.2023 22:34
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.
Episode 131-Teaching Our Children to Pray 31.01.2023 15:13
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
Episode 130-Interview with Harold Senkbeil 24.01.2023 21:41
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
Episode 129-Interview with Natasha Kennedy and the Beauty of the Gospel 17.01.2023 15:15
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.
Episode 129-Interview with Natasha Kennedy and the Beauty of the Gospel 17.01.2023 15:15
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.
Episode 128-Interview with Todd R. Rains and Discipling Children 10.01.2023 23:22
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
Episode 127-Interview with Jean Matthew Hall and Announcing StarLight Magazine 22.11.2022 14:43
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
Episode 126: Advent and Christmas Kick-Off: Reading Together through the Holidays 15.11.2022 20:06
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
Episode 126: Advent and Christmas Kick-Off: Reading Together through the Holidays 15.11.2022 20:06
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
Episode 125-Marianne Hering Interview and Helping History Come Alive 08.11.2022 15:18
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
Episode 124-Bonnie Rose Interview and Praying for the Persecuted Church with Our Children 01.11.2022 20:21
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 pers...
Episode 123-Interview with Valerie Fentress and Helping Children Understand Their Identity in Christ 25.10.2022 14:52
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
Episode 122-Interview with Amanda Siebert about Mama Sing My Song 18.10.2022 16:30
In this episode we talk with Amanda Siebert about her new book and ministry of writing special songs specific for each child.
Episode 121-Interview with Davy Liu and Creating a Thirst for God's Word 11.10.2022 20:18
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
Episode 120: Helping Our Children Defeat Fear 04.10.2022 18:21
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/
Episode 119 - September Emphases of Cranio-Facial Acceptance Month and Hispanic Heritage Month 27.09.2022 21:22
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
Ep 118-Back to School and Helping Our Children Be Compassionate Classmates 20.09.2022 14:52
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.
Episode 117 - Discussion on A Wolf Story and Our New Book Club 13.09.2022 19:15
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.
Episode 116 - Interview with Laura Alary 06.09.2022 21:50
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
Episode 115: Introducing the "Books that Spark" Book Club 30.08.2022 15:34
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.
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