The Bible for Kids Podcast

This episode, Mike and Sarah talk with author C.E. White about her fun new picture book,Wilfred is a very fun dragon, but he doesn't like baths. As he gets bigger and bigger and BIGGER, nobody can make him take one!Mom and Dad say when things get too big for them, they pray!This book is a fun adventure in prayer that shows how God doesn't always answer prayers the way we think he will.C.E. White (Connie) is an author of middle-grade fantasy, children’s books, and Christian non-fiction for adults. Connie has worn many hats in her life—nanny, carpenter, artist, and business owner to name a few. She released her first book at the age of forty, and each book is a surprise adventure in where God is leading her. Her works are fueled by a lifetime love of both Jesus and reading, and she longs to inspire people of all ages with imagination and words of hope. Connie has a passion for helping people find the abundant life Christ offers. She lives happily in the mountains of North Georgia with her husband and two cats. More at www.cewhitebooks.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki (co-founder of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber and author Sarah Humphrey welcome Tim Shoemaker about his latest novel for young readers, Even in Darkness.Even in Darkness is the fifth book in the High Water series and blends contemporary mystery and suspense, dramatic situations, and high adventure that both boys and girls ages 12+ love.While diving in Rockport Harbor, Parker Buckman makes a terrifying discovery, haunting enough to keep him out of the water. His best friend, Harley Lotitto, has his own dilemma and needs Parker’s help.Meeting Harley halfway won’t cut it. Parker will need to be all in—which can only mean trouble. Harley is in more danger than anyone realizes. His uncle Ray has cornered him into secretly finding recordings he’d hidden before going to prison. Evidence powerful enough to get Ray out of jail—and put a worse man behind bars. If Harley succeeds, Quinn Lochran will get multiple life sentences.Lochran has a dark plan to make sure that evidence never sees the light of day. Ray’s “get-out- of-jail” ticket might just become Harley’s death warrant—and Parker’s, too.Jelly and Ella know the boys are up to something. They want to help, but—unless the boys open up—they feel powerless to do a thing. They have a feeling that the boys are going to need all the help they can get . . . and they’re right. These friends have survived deadly situations together before. But this time escape seems more hopeless than ever. What do you do whenyou’re surrounded by darkness . . . and dawn will never get there in time?---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Nawrocki welcome back returning guest Carl Laferton to the podcast to talk about his new book, The Man in the Tree and the Brand New Start.Teach children that genuine faith in Jesus leads to a transformed life.Zacchaeus was very short, very rich, and not very happy, but his encounter with Jesus changed everything.In response to the grace Jesus showed him, Zacchaeus was transformed from the inside out. He repented, treasured Jesus above everything else, and showed kindness and generosity to others like never before.Use this story to teach children that only following Jesus will make them truly happy and fulfilled, and that genuine repentance and faith is demonstrated by loving others.---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Dr. David Erickson, co-founder of Flourishing Homes and Families and author of The Flourishing Family, shares insights on parenting rooted in Jesus' teachings. He discusses harnessing the power of transparency to build trust and the importance of gentle parenting through a Gospel lens. The conversation also explores how to navigate conflicts within families and rethinking discipline without resorting to spanking. Dr. Erickson emphasizes the need for intentionality in prayer and respecting children's emotional development for a flourishing family life.

Co-hosts Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker welcome author Bethany McIlrath to discuss her new book, Abigail and the Career Day Catastrophe.New house. New school. New problems!Like many kids, adventurous and creative 9-year-old Abigail experiences lots of ups and downs when it comes to school life, making friends, and getting along with parents and siblings. Through both the humorous and serious challenges that arise, Abigail finds herself in one new mess after another. But as she learns all about how Jesus forgave Peter when he messed up again and again, she sees how Jesus can forgive her too.Readers will explore the Bible alongside Abigail and learn that God’s love for us and his grace to us never run out. So we can start over again and again!This fun, exciting novel for kids aged 7+ features short chapters with illustrations that really bring the story to life. It explains grace in a kid-friendly way that is relevant to their lives, and it provides a great way for kids to engage with the Bible.This is the first book in a fictional series for readers aged 7 and up that follows the adventures of 9-year-old Abigail as she figures out what faith means for her everyday life. Young readers are inspired to read the Bible, talk to God, and apply what they believe to their own lives.Includes book club kit with questions for discussion. Ideal for homeschool groups or book clubs.Visit the Abigail series website for free downloads, worksheets from the book, games and more!

On this episode of The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Sarah Humprey and Mike Nawrocki talk with returning author and friend, Dandi Mackall about her new book, The Christmas Barnyard.Join the Christmas Eve barnyard bustle as the animals prepare the stable for the exciting day ahead. “Mice bring berries tied with strings. Hens toss tinsel, silvery things. Sheep hang stockings filled with treats. Mama Llama makes her sweets. Owl hoots, ‘Come now, busy birds!Hurry, gaggles, flocks, and herds! Gather round to hear God’s Words, how Jesus Christ was born. In a stable long ago, Jesus came that all may know new life and joy in Jesus!’”Rhyming story makes this the perfect read-aloud for babies, toddlers, and preschoolersEndearing illustrations portray barnyard bustle with sweet humorPerfect stocking stuffer or gift for baby’s first Christmas or baby showersA great choice for budding little animal loversSturdy board-book pages are durable enough for years of useChildren ages 0–4 will eat up these scrumptious scenes brimming with Christmas cheer and the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus’ birth. This charming tale of farm animals celebrating Christmas makes the perfect companion to the bedtime story Bedtime in the Barnyard.---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Mike and Sarah welcome back friend, author and prior co-host Amy Parker to talk about her role in Tyndale's new Go Bible.When God calls, it’s time to go!The Go Bible is bursting with fun and engaging content to help kids explore God’s Word and go share it with others. Paired with the accurate, easy-to-read NLT translation, this kids’ Bible plants seeds of faith and share the life-changing love of God with kids through over 600 features centered on the theme of transformation.Key Benefits of the Go Bible:Easy to UnderstandThe NLT’s accurate and accessible Bible text uses familiar words that speak to the hearts and minds of readers without having to process technical biblical language. Perfect for readers age 7+.Big Font Size and Colored TextThe Go Bible is the full Bible formatted with a 9.5-point font size and a two-column format. Chapter numbers are red and verse numbers are blue, making them easy for children to find. Perfect for reading alone or out loud with an adult.Emphasizes the Theme of TransformationThe message of the Bible has transformative effects on the lives of believers. That’s why every feature in the Go Bible emphasizes how God’s power transforms the lives of people in the Bible, and our lives today.Packed with More than 600 Features Connecting Bible Truths to Everyday LifeIncludes several features tying Bible truth to modern-day life---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Nawrocki talk to co-authors Bob Smiley and Jesse Florea about their new book Average Boy's Above Average Summer.Average Boy is here to make you laugh and encourage you in your faith!The Average Boy series features humorous writing and whimsical illustrations to help readers embrace the idea that life isn’t always about being the smartest, most athletic, or best-looking kid in the neighborhood. Faith, family, and friends are far more valuable than being perceived as cool.What happens when “Average Boy” Bob Smiley gets to the end of an above-average school year? Why, it’s time for an above-average summer, of course! If things go according to plan―and Average Boy always has lots of plans―then this summer will be his best one ever.You see, Average Boy isn’t going to sleep in until noon this summer―at least not every day. No, he has big goals for the next few months. This summer is when Average Boy will finally build that tree house he’s been planning with his best friend, Billy. This summer is when he will brush his teeth every morning (as soon as he finds his toothbrush). And this summer he’s setting a goal to invite everyone in town to church.There will be challenges along the way―challenges like Donny the school bully, or Sarah and Everley, who always seem to have water balloons in hand. But his biggest challenge this summer is the Huge Hairy Hisser, who lurks in the woods behind Average Boy’s house and seems determined to ruin his tree house-building plans.It will definitely be a summer to remember!

This week hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Nawrocki talk with author Jo Naughton about her book My Heart Matters: A Child's 10-Day Journey with Jesus.Beloved ministry leader Jo Naughton is on a mission to help God’s people step into their fullest potential in Christ. As the founder of Whole Heart Ministries, she is an international speaker and author whose life’s work is to provide mentoring & resources that empower children and parents to overcome wounds that hinder them from fulfilling their God-given destiny.In her new children’s book, My Heart Matters: A Child’s 10-Day Journey with Jesus, Jo offers an effective way for parents to teach their children how to pray and spend time with God. Jo wants children to know how much God cares about their feelings, and His presence and word can heal their hearts whenever they feel sad or lonely. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Sarah and Mike talk to author Troy Schmidt and podcast producer Dan Lynch about the latest novel in their middle grade series DARKNESS.THE SEVEN time-travel adventure series follows a group of kids who are given incredible powers (super-charged displays of the gifts of the spirit) which they all received the same day then find each other over the course of the book series. They unite to battle a villain who is trying to disrupt Bible history. In book three of the series--DARKNESS based on Exodus 7-12--the journey continues as the kids chase Dr Bales back into the time of Moses and the plagues of darkness, locusts, and the final plaque, the death of the firstborn. And who is really Dr. Bales' target? The kids learn the true mission of Dr. Bales and hints of his identity! THE SEVEN carefully follows biblical history and even throws in some archaeology to show the truth behind the Bible. Every book has a secret code adventurers can decipher, testing to see how carefully they are reading and how well they know the Bible.---------------------------------------------------------------------------The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Our NEW store now features "Pay What You Can" pricing on many items with more coming soon. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to donate or learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org