Training Them Wisely - discipling kids

Ep. 12 How to invest in foster kids & their families Andrew and Pearl Ann Absher

This was such an inspiring couple to speak with. Andrew was raised in foster care. As a couple, they have had many foster children, plus worked in a group home with kids. They are passionate about loving foster kids and investing in them. Plus, they provide practical tips for ways families can minister to foster families. This was great information for me since we have too many children to be able to foster kids. 
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Ep. 11 How can kids serve & why is it important?

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Ep. 10 Practical tips for Scripture Memory with kids

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Ep. 9 The difference one adult can make in a kid’s life with Sarah Arnold

Today, Sarah Arnold, joins us and talks about the difference one adult can make in a kid's life even with ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences). She discusses how young, single people can invest in kids as well. 
Sarah's books:
Knowing This
Growing Deeper: Daily Steps Towards Christ
Rene's book:
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Ep. 8 Practical parenting resources with Anne-Marie Shumaker part 2

Anne-Marie is back, and this time it's all about parenting resources. We had the best time chatting again!
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Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley 
Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David ThomasScripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

Ep. 7 Investing in kids in the community, plus discipling your adult child with Rebecca Carter

Do you ever wonder how you can still invest in kids once yours are out of the house? Rebecca gives great tips on how to continue to make a difference in kids lives in both the community and at church. 
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Ep. 6 Ways to incorporate discipleship everyday with kids at home with Katy Christensen

I loved getting to speak with one of my favorite children's ministers, Katy! Her church is in Tuscaloosa, AL. It was a joy getting to visit with her. She has some great tips for discipling kids. 
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Ep. 5 Practical tips & resources to disciple preschoolers with Anne-Marie Shumaker

Anne-Marie provided such practical tips and resources for discipling preschoolers. I am including links to some of the resources she mentioned. 
 
Kids' Discipleship Resources & Books:
 
Tiny Theologians Website (SO many awesome resources on this site, and even broken-down by child's age!):  https://www.tinytheologians.shop/ 
Tiny Theologians "The Gospel Changes Everything" Family Devotional Cards:  https://www.tinytheologians.shop/products/the-gospel-changes-everything-family-devotional-cards 
Tiny Theologians "ABC's of God's Attributes" Cards: https://www.tinytheologians.shop/collections/theology/products/abcs-of-gods-attributes 
Tiny Theologians Board Books (also available individually on Amazon vs. as a set): "Does God Go on Vacation?" "Does God Sleep?" "Did God Learn His ABCs?" https://www.tinytheologians.shop/collections/theology/products/board-book-bundle-big-truths-about-our-big-god 
NIV Live: A Bible Experience App (Dramatic reading of the Bible with music & background sounds. Genesis & Matthew are free but you can pay to have the whole Bible for only $4.99).
Slugs & Bugs Sing the Bible (3 volumes / CDs available!): https://www.amazon.com/Sing-Bible-CD-Goodgame-Randall/dp/2739000006/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3DQWULG7VTCQ5&keywords=Slugs+%26+Bugs+Sing+the+Bible&qid=1681761159&sprefix=slugs+%26+bugs+sing+the+bible%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-2 
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones:  https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_1?crid=371M8EH4RLNUC&keywords=the+jesus+storybook+bible+by+sally+lloyd-jones&qid=1681761454&sprefix=The+Jesus+Storybook+Bible%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1
The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories (awesome / shorter for little ones):  https://www.amazon.com/Beginners-Bible-Timeless-Childrens-Stories/dp/031075013X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=H2GC0AUXP6ES&keywords=The+Beginner%27s+Bible&qid=1681761638&sprefix=the+beginner%27s+bible%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1
CSB Read to Me Bible (has short stories throughout to read with illustrations AND it is the full Bible):  https://www.amazon.com/Single-Column-Presentation-Full-Color-Inserts-Illustrations/dp/1433648636/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28TK6F47GBSI4&keywords=the+read+to+me+bible&qid=1681761709&sprefix=the+read+to+me+bibl%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
The Good Book Company's Books (we LOVE these) -- "The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross" (there is even a kids coloring/activity book to go along with this), "The God Contest," "The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song" and so many more!: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/37310CDB-B3E3-44FD-8074-924E039CCA1A/?_encoding=UTF8&store_ref=SB_A0368973M6CZXCOI1IC7&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=c6f76e58570c3ef8103fbc884b5bf7af&hsa_cr_id=4447613550101&lp_asins=1784980129%2C1784982210%2C1784986607&lp_query=the%20jesus%20storybook%20bible%20by%20sally%20lloyd-jones&lp_slot=auto-sparkle-hsa-tetris&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_ls&pd_rd_w=5JoLX&content-id=amzn1.sym.7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d%3Aamzn1.sym.7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d&pf_rd_p=7dd77237-72be-4809-b5b5-d553eab7ad9d&pf_rd_r=WRWEMD7MCHF5FCEN7MYY&pd_rd_wg=cMzYB&pd_rd_r=fb73e4b3-d56b-40a2-b251-169b0b1bda7f Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.
 

Ep. 4 Raising kids to know Jesus when you were not raised in the church with Taylor Bradley

Join me as I talk to Taylor Bradley. She has such an inspiring testimony, and you will be so blessed listening to her speak so honestly. Her passion for knowing the Bible is so encouraging. Her ways of making time to spend with God throughout the day are practical and show her love for Jesus. Her simple ideas about how to disciple her kids are easy to implement. When you listen to this, you will walk away longing to spend more time with Jesus each day. 
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

Ep. 3 How to have a quiet time with little ones with Rebekah Messer.

Join me as I talk to Rebekah the mother of two preschoolers. You will hear the sounds of these sweet little ones who joined us for the podcast. She talks about books about God, having her quiet time with little ones, and how she talks about God with her kids every day.
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Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.