Sparking Everyday Discipleship

In this episode we spend some time talking about some of the practices and characteristics of leading in disciple-making. What are some things we need to consider? What are some reminders we might need? What if we mess up?

In this episode we discuss some board books, picture books, and books for older kids and adults that help with discipleship. We're sure these books will spark many great conversations. 

How is discipleship now different from recent decades? How can we equip new believers for the current culture: to count the cost and to walk faithfully as a follower of Christ? Join us in the conversation.

In this episode Kristin and I discuss books for the Season of Lent and Easter. Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, and we hope these books bless your family. For show notes, go to TerrieHellardBrown.com and visit Kristin's site at Big Books Little Ears

In this episode we talk with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder and CEO of Foundation Worldview, about her new book and teaching our children to discern truth. 

Kristin Wynalda from "Big Books, Little Ears" visits with us today as we share our top picks for books from 2023.

In this episode we talk with Trent Talbot, founder and CEO of Brave Books. We talk about the power of books in a child's life and their books and book club. 

In this episode we discuss how to help our children set goals and talk about some fun and funny books about this topic. 

In this episode we discuss how to help our children set goals and talk about some fun and funny books about this topic. 

This week we talk with Sandra Kay Chambers about her new book  Fingerprints Devotions, about prayer, and about giving books to fostered and adopted children through Seven Homes. We also talk about other interesting topics you won't want to miss. Welcome back as we begin Season 6 of "Books that Spark!"

This week we are replaying Episode 80 which first aired January, 2022. We discuss how to set goals and some books to help inspire us all. We cover some great books for starting the New Year. 

This week we are replaying our 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.

In this episode we talk about more Christmas books and ways to prepare for an awesome Christmas and Advent Season. This episode first aired in December 2021, but we thought you'd enjoy another listen!

In this episode we talk about making Christmas meaningful by creating special family memories. This first aired in December of 2020, but we thought you might enjoy listening again as we plan to make this Christmas meaningful for our families. 

In this episode, we continue the discussion where we left off last week. This time we discuss some Christmas controversy and suggest some gift ideas. Plus, I share about a book I just found out about because it launched only a month or so ago. It would make a great gift for the toddlers in your life. Come check it out. 

In this episode we talk with Kristin Wynalda about everything Christmas. This is part 1 of 2. Next week we'll conclude with part 2 of the conversation. Find out what our favorite Christmas books are and which ones we recommend as great gifts for families. 

In this episode we chat with Betsy Childs Howard about her books, her work with the Gospel Coalition, and discipleship. Why and how can we use stories with our kids? Why and how does God use waiting in our lives? Come join the conversation. 

In this episode we interview Dennis Conrad about his second book in the In God We Trust series and discuss how stories can help open up the most important conversations with our children, especially conversations about salvation. 

In this episode we visit with our old friend Glenys Nellist about some of her newest books which just happen to be about Thanksgiving and Christmas. Come listen in to the conversation. For links and show notes, go to terriehellardbrown.com.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we talk with Chris Landry, author and homeschool dad, about his books in the Cajun Kids series of novels for kids. For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com. 

In this episode we chat with author Millie Florence on the launch day of her newest book! She's so much fun to talk with. We had some technical problems, so the interview was cut short; however, we hope to talk with her more in the future. She may also encourage your children who love telling stories and writing. This is one episode you may want to listen to together. 

In this episode, Kristin Wynalda and Terrie talk about witches, goblins, and ghosts in children's literature and whether we should take part in Halloween or not. Where does your family land on this issue? For show notes and links, go to terriehellardbrown.com. Check out Kristin's reviews at BigBooksLittleEars.com.

This week we "flip the script" a bit as my daughter interviews me about my new book  Building Character through Picture Books.  We also try something new by offering a video version of the interview. Check it out on YouTube.

In this episode of "Books that Spark," we interview Courtney Siebring whose book Little Spark of Life just launched in September. She shares about the importance of understanding and teaching our children that every life is important. She also emphasizes how vital imagination is in our lives. So many good things in this interview that you won't want to miss any of it! 

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.