S6Ep30: Caring for Kids from Hard Places

This week on the The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer are joined by authors Troy Schmidt and Dan Lynch to discuss ALIVE, the thrilling final book in THE SEVEN series.

In Book 7, Josh, Maria, and the rest of THE SEVEN travel through time for one final battle to stop Bales and protect biblical history, but they soon face something they never expected. Packed with action, faith, mystery, and adventure, ALIVE brings the epic Christian time-travel series to an unforgettable conclusion.

THE SEVEN is a bestselling Christian middle grade adventure series that follows a group of kids who discover supernatural gifts connected to the fruits of the Spirit. Together, they battle forces attempting to alter key moments in Bible history. Along the way, readers explore real archaeology, biblical events, hidden clues, and secret codes that make every book an interactive adventure for young readers.

If your family enjoys Christian books for kids, Bible-based adventures, time-travel stories, mystery series, or faith-filled middle reader fiction, this episode is a must-listen.

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The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!

The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with Butch Hartman about his animated carton, In The Garden.

Butch Hartman is an award-winning animator, creator, and producer best known for creating some of Nickelodeons most successful animated series, including The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and Bunsen Is a Beast. Over his 20-year tenure at Nickelodeon, Hartman helped shape the networks golden era of animation, with The Fairly OddParents becoming its third-longest-running animated series, earning multiple Emmy and Annie Award nominations and two BMI Cable Awards.

Following his time at Nickelodeon, Hartman expanded into digital media and family-focused entertainment, partnering with Pocket.watch to launch HobbyKids Adventures, which quickly reached millions of views and expanded into national retail. A prominent digital creator, Hartman has built a combined social following of millions across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, where he continues to engage fans through animation, commentary, and creative education.

Hartman is the author of MAD HUSTLE and Christian Creativity, and is the founder and CEO of Butch Hartman Studios, a production company dedicated to creating family-friendly content for global audiences. Current projects include The Garden Cartoon, The Big Blue Book, and The Marriage Show. He also illustrated the Garden Childrens Bible (HarperCollins).

In addition to his creative work, Hartman co-founded The Lion & Lamb Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting faith-informed, family-friendly entertainment and educational resources that protect and uplift children and families. He is also a co-founder of Hartman House, a nonprofit supporting underprivileged children worldwide through education, housing, and humanitarian aid. For more information about Butch Hartman and Butch Hartman Studios, visit www.thebutchhartmanstudios.com. 

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The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!

The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Champ Thornton about his new childrens book, Its Good to Be a Boy.

This fun, upbeat, and faith-filled picture book offers a joyful and encouraging vision of boyhood, helping kids understand and celebrate Gods good design. With engaging language and a memorable, action-oriented refrain, this is a read-aloud families will come back to again and again.

Its so refreshing to find a book that reminds us that God has a good plan for creating us. We can relax and enjoy who we are and how we were made., Customer review of the companion title, Its Good to Be a Girl

In this episode, youll discover:

• How God gives boys strength to serve others
• Examples of men in the Bible who lived out their faith in different ways
• Why Gods design for boys is something to celebrate with joy

Kids will love the energetic refrain:

High-five, praise God, and shout for joy, because its good to be a boy

Perfect for families, classrooms, and churches, Its Good to Be a Boy helps children build a positive, faith-centered identity rooted in Gods design.

Also check out the companion book, Its Good to Be a Girl, celebrating Gods design for girls.

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The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!

The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki talk with author Dominique Okonkwo about her new picture book, God of Wonders.

Set along the shore, God of Wonders invites children into a beach adventure filled with curiosity, creativity, and faith. From seashells and ocean waves to hermit crabs and sea creatures, every moment points to the beauty and design of Gods creation.

Through engaging rhymes and vivid illustrations, Dominique shares how science and faith work together, helping young readers see the natural world as a reflection of Gods handiwork. As a young boy and his mother explore the beach, readers discover both the joy of outdoor play and the deeper meaning behind what they see.

This read-aloud book for ages 38 highlights:

Biblical truth, including Psalm 19:1, pointing to Gods glory in creation

Early STEM learning through simple, engaging nature observations

Calm, imaginative storytelling perfect for bedtime or family reading

Did You Know? facts that connect faith and science in a kid-friendly way

If youre looking for a Christian childrens book that blends faith, science, and the wonder of the outdoors, this conversation and book are a great place to start.------------------------------------------------------

The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!

The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week Mike and Tricia talk with co-authors Brock Eastman & Shawn Stevenson about Book one in their Parable Port series, The Sower's Secret.

A hilarious action-adventure series for Christian kids set in a town where the parables of Jesus literally come to life.

When Anthony and his mom move to the seaside town of Parable Port, theyre just hoping for a fresh start. Anthony soon finds out that theres something unusual about this little town: its a place where Jesus parables come to life in surprising ways.

The adventure begins when a flock of orange birds stalks Anthony and flowering vines grow everywhere, knocking people out cold with their pollen. In the good old days, the living parables would help the town to flourish. But now? Something or someone is messing with the Parable of the Sower and causing chaos.

With the help of his new friends Duck, J.R., Grace, and Brooklyn, Anthony must uncover clues, decipher riddles, and stay one step ahead of the birds and vines to save the townbefore its too late.

This Christian book series for middle schoolers features:

• A map of Parable PortFollow along as the kids run around town to solve the mystery
• Chapter opener illustrationsComedic and engaging artwork brings the story to life
• Spiritual lessonsAt the back of the book, expand your Bible knowledge with a kid-friendly devotional that explains the Parable of the Sower
• Penguincast podcastGet the inside scoop from the characters themselves with a QR code for J.R.s boots-on-the-ground interviews and analysis
• A fast-paced story line that makes it perfect for reluctant readers
• Hilarious antics including an electric blue Cadillac escape car, a secret passage, and a silkie chicken chase will make you laugh out loud

Join this fun-loving friend crew for their very first faith-filled adventure in Parable Port! Perfect for boys and girls ages 8-12.

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The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!

The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org