Sparking Everyday Discipleship

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 pers...

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/