Using Stories to Pass Along the Gospel to Your Children | Ep. 82

Most of us know that good storytelling captures our attention and impresses lessons on our hearts. The same is true for our children! The adventures, battles, victories, and resolutions whisper biblical truths that impact our children, often without them fully understanding how or why. In this episode, Emily and Laura share how stories can help us pass along the gospel and give examples of godly character to our children. A good story represents the Great Story, and wonderful tales laced with hope invite our children to know the greatest storyteller of all–God himself.  

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Related Content:

• The Story of the Bible: How the Good News About Jesus Is Essential - Tim Keller, TGC
• Are Fairy Tales Just for Children? - Joe Rigney, Desiring God
• Finding the Gems Among the Rubbish: A Guide To Selecting Quality Children’s Literature, Part I - Laura Wifler: RM Co-Founder & Co-Host, Twin Cities Mom Blog
• Seeds of Faith, Awe and Wonder - Autumn Kern: RM Blog Editor, Rosemary & Thyme 
• Three Objections to Fairy Tales and C. S. Lewis's Response - Joe Rigney, Desiring God
• Finding Truth in Our Fairy Tales - Kristen O'Neal, Relevant Magazine
• How to Choose Books for Children - Christel Humfrey, TGC 
• How to Choose a Good Book for Children - Sally Clarkson

Resources: 

• 2017-2018 Liturgical Calendar
• Storyformed Podcast
• Sarah's List of Recommended Children's Literature - Sarah Clarkson, Whole Heart Ministries
• The Bible Story Handbook: A Resource for Teaching 175 Stories from the Bible - John H. Walton
• Honey for a Child's Heart - Gladys Hunt - A book on how and why to choose good books
• Orange Marmalade - Christian Book Reviews for Kids Under 12
• Aslan's Library - Faith-based book reviews 
• On Stories: And Other Essays on Literature - C.S. Lewis
• Live Like a Narnian - Joe Rigney - A good book for helping draw out truths from the books “Narniandiscipleship” as he calls it.
• Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life - Jeff Vanderstelt

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• Ep. 33: Intentional Motherhood Starts at Day 1
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