S7Ep17: David Sunde - Home Grown Disciples
May 12 • 33:59
S7Ep17: David Sunde - Home Grown Disciples
Episode:

S7Ep17: David Sunde - Home Grown Disciples

May 12, 2025 • 33:59 • Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki

Podcast Episode: Discipling Your Kids at Home with Author David Sunde

This week on the podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome author David Sunde to discuss his powerful new book, Home Grown Disciples: Parenting Rhythms for Drawing Your Kids into Life with God.

If youve ever struggled with how to raise children with a deep, lasting Christian faith in todays fast-paced world, this episode is for you. David shares seven practical rhythms that help parents become spiritual leaders in their homeswithout needing a seminary degree or perfect schedule.

Discover how to:

  • Build a Christ-centered home using rhythms of apprenticing, renewal, hospitality, community, compassion, generosity, and gratitude
  • Grow spiritually alongside your kids through lifes ups and downs
  • Turn everyday moments into opportunities to teach faith and model grace
  • Create a nurturing environment where your children encounter Gods love

Home Grown Disciples is a must-read for Christian parents, homeschool families, and ministry leaders who want to disciple kids intentionally and authentically.

  • Tune in now to hear David Sundes insights and start building rhythms that bring your family closer to God.

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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. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Podcast:

The Bible for Kids

With Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki
If you have a child in your life that you want to pass along biblical values to, this podcast is for you. Hosted by best-selling author Amy Parker and author and co-creator of VeggieTales Mike Nawrocki, The Bible for Kids seeks to provide a discovery platform for best resources for teaching biblical values to kids. Guests include authors, teachers, musicians, film makers, and more. You can follow The Bible for Kids on Facebook and Instagram or visit their website TheBibleForKids.com.
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May 26 • 37:32
S7Ep19: Troy Schmidt - THE SEVEN: GIANTS

The Bible for Kids Podcast: Time-Traveling to David and Goliath with Troy Schmidt and Dan Lynch

In this episode of The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author and pastor Troy Schmidt and producer Dan Lynch to discuss GIANTS, the thrilling fifth installment in their Christian time-travel adventure series THE SEVEN.

Designed for middle-grade readers, THE SEVEN follows a diverse group of kids gifted with powers based on the fruits of the Spirit. As they discover each other across the series, they unite to protect and preserve biblical history from a mysterious villain determined to rewrite it.

In GIANTS, the team journeys back to the time of David and Goliath, where they must stop the evil Dr. Bales from altering the outcome of one of the Bibles most iconic battles.

Blending faith-based storytelling, biblical accuracy, and archaeological insight, THE SEVEN series offers exciting Christian fiction that educates and entertains. Each book also includes a secret code for readers to solve, challenging them to engage deeply with the text.

If your family enjoys Christian adventure books, biblical fiction for kids, or faith-based middle-grade series, this episode is a must-listen!

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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. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

May 19 • 28:22
S7Ep18: Bryan Davis - The Sacred Scales for middle readers

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Bryan Davis about his middle grade novel, The Sacred Scales.

The Sacred Scales (Dragons of Camelot #1)

A Middle Grade Christian Fantasy Adventure from the Bestselling Dragons in Our Midst Universe

In the kingdom of Camelotwhere dragons are outlawed and danger lurks behind every castle walla poor apprentice boy and a dragon-raised orphan girl uncover a dark plot that threatens to exterminate dragons from this world and the next.

Hawk, a struggling apprentice, serves a deceitful merchant entangled in forbidden dragon dealings. When a mysterious noblewoman named Lady Morgan hires his master to swindle the dragon Clefspeare, Hawks courage and faith in God are put to the test.

Sabina, raised by the noble dragon Legossi, is sent from the wilds of the forest to Lady Morgans estateonly to discover a wicked plan to destroy all dragons. Can Hawk and Sabina join forces in time to stop a supernatural war?

Perfect for ages 812, this clean, action-packed Christian fantasy series is filled with legendary Arthurian characters, magical realms, and faith-based themes.

Podcast highlights include:

  • Dragon adventures and magical creatures in a portal fantasy world
  • Middle grade Christian fiction with strong faith and prayer elements
  • Prequel-style entry point to the bestselling Dragons in Our Midst series
  • Cameos from Merlin and other Camelot legends
  • Ideal for fans of C.S. Lewis, Wayne Thomas Batson, and Bryan Davis

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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. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

May 12 • 33:59
S7Ep17: David Sunde - Home Grown Disciples

Podcast Episode: Discipling Your Kids at Home with Author David Sunde

This week on the podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome author David Sunde to discuss his powerful new book, Home Grown Disciples: Parenting Rhythms for Drawing Your Kids into Life with God.

If youve ever struggled with how to raise children with a deep, lasting Christian faith in todays fast-paced world, this episode is for you. David shares seven practical rhythms that help parents become spiritual leaders in their homeswithout needing a seminary degree or perfect schedule.

Discover how to:

  • Build a Christ-centered home using rhythms of apprenticing, renewal, hospitality, community, compassion, generosity, and gratitude
  • Grow spiritually alongside your kids through lifes ups and downs
  • Turn everyday moments into opportunities to teach faith and model grace
  • Create a nurturing environment where your children encounter Gods love

Home Grown Disciples is a must-read for Christian parents, homeschool families, and ministry leaders who want to disciple kids intentionally and authentically.

  • Tune in now to hear David Sundes insights and start building rhythms that bring your family closer to God.

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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. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

May 5 • 32:55
S7Ep16: Jana Jackson - The Good for Nothing Puddle

This Week on The Bible for Kids Podcast:

Helping Kids Navigate Grief with Jana Jackson The Good for Nothing Puddle

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Jana Jackson to discuss her powerful new picture book, The Good for Nothing Puddle a beautifully illustrated story that gently introduces young children to the concept of grief and emotional healing.

Written for children ages 48 and their families, The Good for Nothing Puddle follows a little girl burdened by a mysterious puddle of tears after experiencing loss. Along her journey, she meets a puppy, a farmer, and an artist who help her see that her good for nothing puddle may actually hold unexpected beauty and meaning.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • How storytelling helps children process grief
  • The importance of emotional expression in early childhood
  • Why The Good for Nothing Puddle is a must-have resource for families, counselors, therapists, and church communities
  • Janas personal journey of loss and how it inspired the book

This book is a thoughtful tool for anyone walking children through sadness, loss, or emotional confusion. With glowing endorsements from Christian counselors and relatable spiritual insight, The Good for Nothing Puddle offers hope and healing on every page.

Whether you're a parent, pastor, preschool teacher, or therapist, this episode will equip you with wisdom and encouragement to support the little ones in your life.

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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. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Apr 28 • 29:10
S7Ep15: Kate Wood: I Dream for You

This Week on the Podcast: Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki Welcome Author Kate Wood to Talk About I Dream for You

This week, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki sit down with Kate Wood, the award-winning baker, writer, and creator behind the popular blog Wood and Spoon, to discuss her beautiful new children's book, I Dream for You: Imagining Gods Love and Plans for Your Life.

Known for her heartfelt storytelling and creativity, Kate brings the same warmth to I Dream for You, a tender picture book designed for children ages 48. With lyrical prose and stunning illustrations, I Dream for You captures the hopes, dreams, and prayers of a mother for her childfrom the earliest moments of anticipation to the joy of watching them grow. The book reminds young readers of the boundless love of God and His perfect plan for their lives.

In this episode, youll hear about:

  • How I Dream for You reflects Kates personal journey of motherhood and faith
  • The powerful message of Gods love woven throughout the book
  • How Scripture is thoughtfully incorporated on each page
  • Why I Dream for You makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, and special milestones

Kate shares, The role of dreamer isnt just for mothersits a call to all of us to bring hope and love into the lives of those we cherish. I Dream for You is a celebration of that opportunity.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about faith, family, and the dreams that shape our childrens futures.

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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. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

About the Host

Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki

Amy Parker is the bestselling author of over fifty books for children, teens, and adults, including A Night Night Prayer and the Christian Retailing’s Best Award winners Firebird and Courageous Teens, which she co-authored. Her books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. A three-time Mom’s Choice Award winner, she lives outside Nashville with her husband and their two sons.

Mike Nawrocki is the co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber, has been part of the pulse of the Veggie brand since its inception in 1993. Mike has created, written, and directed most of the popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, including fan favorites “His Cheeseburger” and “The Hairbrush Song.” He has also lent his screenwriting and directing talents to dozens of VeggieTales episodes such as “Madame Blueberry and The League of Incredible Vegetables,” as well as both of the properties’ theatrical release films, Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. In addition, Mike has authored a number of VeggieTales books and CD projects as well as developing and writing for another of Big Idea’s hit animated properties, 3-2-1 Penguins. Mike is currently focused on developing new children’s properties centered around fun characters, engaging storytelling, and wholesome values. Mike makes his home in Franklin, TN, with his wife and two children.

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