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booksthatspark's podcast

Discussing books that spark imagination, emotion questions, and conversations with our kids. Using books to create teachable moments for life lessons and discipleship.

Dec 29, 2020

In this episode we look at stories about missionaries and other heroes of faith as we end 2020 with a challenge to pray for our brothers and sisters around the world working to carry the Gospel to those who do not yet know Christ. 

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Dec 22, 2020

In this episode we look at books to help our children when they are grieving and are dealing with difficult emotions. 

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Dec 15, 2020

In this episode, we discuss great bedtime stories to help our kids go to sleep, some excellent resources for parents trying to help their kids sleep through the night, and other resources for parents to take time to rest in God's presence.

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Dec 8, 2020

In this episode we look at several books about other cultures and books for and about TCK's (Third Culture Kids). 

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Welcome to "Books that Spark" a podcast for parents and caregivers, celebrating books, that spark imagination, emotion, questions, and...


Dec 1, 2020

Keeping Christ at the center of our Christmas celebration can be challenging. Observing Advent can help keep our focus on Christ as well as build memories and family traditions that can make Christmas even more meaningful for our families.

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Welcome to "Books...