S6Ep40: Sparrows from Jason Gray

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author Rob Currie to discuss his powerful new middle-grade historical novel, Time for Courage.

Set during the final months of World War II in the Netherlands, Time for Courage tells the gripping story of ordinary families who risked everything to save Jewish children from the Nazis. When the German occupation intensifies and the Gestapo begins hunting Jewish youth, the only hope for survival comes from the brave men and women of the Dutch Resistance.

In this sequel to Hunger Winter, thirteen-year-old Dirk and his family relocate to a farm near Utrecht, Netherlands, in January 1945. As the Nazis escalate their efforts to capture Jewish children and send them to concentration camps, Dirks family secretly joins the resistance effort. Using forged ration cards and hidden safe houses, they help rescue Jewish children and place them with families willing to risk their lives to protect them.

Endorsed by award-winning authors and multiple Holocaust museums, Time for Courage combines authentic World War II history with fast-paced adventure and suspense. In this episode, Rob Currie shares the inspiration behind the story, the real historical events that shaped the novel, and why stories of courage, sacrifice, and hope remain so important for young readers today.

If you enjoy historical fiction for kids, stories about the Dutch Resistance, or books that help children understand the realities of the Holocaust and World War II, you wont want to miss this conversation.

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This week, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Carl Laferton to talk about his brand-new book, Beginning with God: 92 Bible Devotions for Young Children.

If youve got little ones at home, this is a resource youre going to love. These devotions are designed to help young children discover our promise-keeping God in a way thats both fun and meaningful.

Each devotion is short, engaging, and easy to do, perfect for busy families, and just right for keeping young attention spans focused. More importantly, theyre helping lay the foundation for a lifelong love of Gods Word.

As a family, youll spend intentional time together with Scripture through simple questions, guided prayers, and read-aloud moments from Gods Big Promises Bible Storybook.

And its not just reading; theres plenty of interaction built in. Every devotion includes optional activities, retelling prompts, and even a sticker that connects to the story youve just explored, which kids absolutely love.

Heres how each devotion is structured:

Youll start with a simple question to get your child thinking, followed by a short prayer. Then comes a read-aloud from Gods Big Promises Bible Storybook, along with a few easy review questions to reinforce what theyve learned. Youll wrap up with another prayer, a fun sticker moment, and an optional activity to bring it all to life.

Theres so much here for kids to see, hear, talk about, and do, making Bible time something they genuinely look forward to.

If youre looking for a simple, meaningful way to connect with your preschooler or kindergartner and grow together in faith, Beginning with God is a fantastic place to start.

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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 authors Brock Eastham and Shaun Stevenson about their new book, The Sowers 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

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Amanda Jess about her new Christian childrens book, Adventures in the Friendly Forest: A 30-Day Storybook Devotional to Help Kids Grow in Faith and Character.

Step into the Friendly Forest, where lovable animal friends discover what it means to trust God through lifes challenges. This beautifully illustrated 30-day devotional for kids blends engaging storytelling, biblical truth, and meaningful reflection to help children grow in faith, character, and friendship.

When a powerful storm changes life in the forest, Blaze, Hensley, Hoo, Cubby, and Flora must work together to rebuild their home and help their community. Along the way, they discover that the most important changes happen inside their hearts.

Perfect for family devotions, bedtime reading, Sunday school, and homeschool, each daily reading includes:

A short story following the Friendly Forest adventures

A Bible verse for kids that connects the story to Gods Word

Simple reflection questions for children

A memorable truth statement to reinforce the days lesson

A short prayer to help kids talk with God

Adventures in the Friendly Forest helps children understand that God is with them through every change, challenge, and new beginning and that those moments often help them grow into exactly who He created them to be.

In this episode, Amanda Jess shares the heart behind the book, why storytelling is powerful for teaching kids about faith, and how parents can use story-based devotionals to nurture spiritual growth in their children.

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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

Teaching Kids How to Pray: Christy Hooper and Jonathan Hooper Share the Heart Behind Pray Pals

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome authors Christy Hooper and Jonathan Hooper to talk about their new Christian childrens book, Pray Pals: When We Pray, What Do We Say? This engaging and faith-building storybook helps children learn how to pray using Jesus example from the Lords Prayer.

Designed for young readers ages 3 and up, Pray Pals introduces kids to prayer through four lovable characters, each representing a key part of the simple and memorable P.R.A.Y. method: Praise, Repent, Ask, and Yield. Through imaginative storytelling, rhymes, and colorful illustrations, children discover how to talk to God in ways that are meaningful and personal.

Parents, grandparents, and ministry leaders will appreciate how this creative Christian teaching tool makes prayer approachable and memorable. Each characterPoppy, Rainy, Airy, and Yessyhelps children understand one aspect of prayer while connecting directly to Jesus teaching in the Lords Prayer.

This beautifully illustrated Christian picture book features:

Fun, engaging rhymes that help kids remember how to pray

Bright, immersive illustrations that capture childrens attention

Built-in moments that encourage families to pause and pray together

The full text of the Lords Prayer, helping children connect story and Scripture

Pray Pals is an ideal resource for Christian families, Sunday school teachers, and childrens ministry leaders who want to help kids develop a lifelong habit of prayer and a deeper relationship with God.

Families can also continue the journey with the companion books, each focusing on one Pray Pals character and a specific element of prayer, helping children grow even deeper in their understanding of how to pray.

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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