S6Ep31: Matt Forte's - My Hair Can
Sep 2 • 35:38
S6Ep31: Matt Forte's - My Hair Can
Episode:

S6Ep31: Matt Forte's - My Hair Can

September 2, 2024 • 35:38 • Amy Parker and Mike Nawrocki

In this episode hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Narocki talk with former NFL football player and now author Matt Forte about his new book, My Hair Can.

Celebrate what your hair can do! This joyful, rhyming picture book invites diverse girls and boys to embrace their natural hair with an uplifting reminder of their self-worth.

My hair has roots from many places under the sun,

telling the story of my ancestors and where I come from.

I can shake my hair like a baby with a rattle,

or cut it all off to support my friends battle.

What can your hair do? From cool curls to crisp fades, from long locs, to beaded braids, bright joyful illustrations of diverse children burst from each page inspiring self-love and positive self-esteem. But hair love is more than knots, locs, and mohawks. Discover the power of cutting your hair in solidarity with a sick friend or celebrating your heritage with hairstyles from your ancestral roots.

My Hair Can is an encouraging reminder for young readers about loving their hair, respecting differences, and celebrating their God-given uniqueness.

  • Features rhyming text perfect for read-aloud book
  • Represents hairstyles of boys and girls
  • Builds positive affirmations, confidence, and self-esteem
  • Emphasizes hair connection to ancestral roots
  • Empowers solidarity with friends
  • Highlights each childs God-given uniqueness
  • Includes delightful and colorful illustrations

Fortes picture book reminds kids to not only see their hair as wonderful creations but also to see their peers as uniquely created too. Its a call for kids to cut through the lies of the enemy with a thankful, joyful heart and to be confident in Gods extraordinary design. Heriloom Book Club Review Excerpt

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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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Jan 13 • 33:28
S7Ep1: Tricia Goyer Nathan Goyer - Breath of Bones

On this episode host Mike Nawrocki welcomes new co-host for 2025 Tricia Goyer along with her son Nathan Goyer to talk about their new book, Breath of Bones, book 1 in The Clockwork Chronicles Series.

Kateina Dubová has always aspired to walk in her father's footsteps as a respected journalist, and the Second World War presents a unique opportunity for her to prove her worth to the world. A tip about an assassination attempt on a high-ranking Nazi official, Reinhard Heydrich, the "Butcher of Prague," leads Kateina into the shadows of the Nazi occupation. Soon she discovers things are not as they seem.

As intrigue unfurls, Kateina joins forces with Josef Loew, a descendant of the famous Rabbi Loew, renowned for creating a mystical guardian in the form of a golem to protect the souls of 16th-century Jews in Prague. In the chaos of war, some believe a new golem can once again bring help to those in need.

Like flickering candles in the abyss, Kateina and Josef work to protect the innocent and end the evil that plagues their world. Yet, in their quest to save the Jewish people, have they inadvertently created a new danger? Could the very entity they had forged to protect become their greatest enemy?

Tricia Goyer writes out of her passion for God and her love for family and others. The author of more than 70 books, she writes both historical fiction and nonfiction related to family and parenting.

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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

Dec 11 • 40:46
S6Ep42: The Dead Sea Squirrels Animation Update!

This week Sarah talks with co-host Mike Nawrocki and also special guest Steve Taylor (yes that Steve Taylor) about Dead Sea Squirrels the animated series which will be releasing in very early 2025!

They also give us an update on whats new in the best-selling Dead Sea Squirrels book series.

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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

Dec 3 • 26:03
S6Ep41: Raising Disciples

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Sarah Humphrey talk with author Dr Teresa Roberts about her new book Raising Disciples.

Every childfrom infancy to adolescenceis being discipled by someone or something. The question is: Are you willing to disciple them for Jesus sake?

Accessible and actionable for parents of children birth to 13 years old, Raising Disciples offers a detailed discipleship map and directional markers to nurture your childs spiritual growth with Christ.

During her more than 25 years in childrens ministry alongside her academic work training up childrens ministry leaders, Dr. Teresa Roberts noticed that parents and even childrens ministry leaders seemed to struggle with knowing how to disciple children past the more-intuitive preschool ages. A foundational family and ministry resource, Raising Disciples reflects the developmental needs that will empower children to grow in their knowledge of Gods Word, develop a vocabulary of faith, engage in spiritual practices, and cultivate a deep, personal relationship with God. Featuring intuitive, quick-reference visual aids, researched expertise, real-life examples from the ministry of Jesus, and relational warmth, Raising Disciples is a must-have resource to give you a discipleship pathway for raising spiritually grounded children in today's complex world.

Includes additional tools:

  • Discipleship map from birth to adolescence
  • Discipleship reference by age level
  • Resource list for continued discipleship and training in biblical interpretation
  • Discussion questions for childrens ministry leaders and volunteers

Learn how to equip your child with tools to navigate lifes challenges and make their Christian faith a personal and lasting commitment.

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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

Dec 2 • 45:34
S6Ep40: Sparrows from Jason Gray

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Sarah Humphrey talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter and now author Jason Gray about his new children's book, Sparrows.

Critically acclaimed Centricity Music singer/songwriter Jason Gray debuts his first childrens book, Sparrows, based on his popular award-winning song by the same name. Drawing inspiration from this radio hit off his 2016 album Where the Light Gets In, Gray joined creative forces with noted childrens author Jes Woller and illustrator Hilary Griffith in the release of this heartwarming childrens hardcover book geared to kids ages three to eight. 

I've always dreamed of writing a children's book, declares Jason Gray, And when Centricity Music offered to partner with me in that endeavor, I sat down with my friend Kory Henkel, Director of Marketing and Communications, to discuss which of my songs had a message that could translate well to children. Sparrows was the obvious pick!

From there we brainstormed about a storyline that would be age appropriate and meaningful, ultimately collaborating with co-writer Jes Woller, who has a real gift for speaking the language of children, continues Gray. The process resulted in the story of Ellie, a little girl who struggles daily with stuttering, and how she overcame her anxiety by trusting God with her worries and responding to bullying with love, kindness and compassion instead of retaliation.

With a genuine heart for connecting with others and known for the compassionate honesty and authenticity he offers through his music, Gray drew from his own personal experience and shares that Matthew 6:25-34 and Matthew 10:29-31 are the cornerstone verses for both the song and the book, each addressing the theme of trusting God in the face of anxiety and worry. As a child, Gray struggled with a speech impediment, so incorporating this into the storyline of Sparrows was a way to share his own struggles in hopes of helping others.

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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

Nov 18 • 34:51
S6Ep39: Left Out: Believing My Story is for God's Glory

This week hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Nawrocki talked with author Jill Atogwe about her new book, Left Out: Believing My Story is for God's Glory.

In her heartwarming debut book, Left Out: Believing My Story is for Gods Glory (B&H Kids, October 8, 2024), Jill Atogwe teaches kids to believe that God uses what we may see as our weaknesses to make us strong. This rhyming story reminds children that while God doesnt give everyone the same bodies or abilities, everything He made is part of a greater plan to shape our unique stories for His glory. Would you be interested in featuring the book or scheduling an interview with Jill?

Jill Atogwe is available for interviews and can speak to:

  • Embracing uniqueness: teaching kids its okay to be different
  • 3 ways to foster a positive self-image and confidence in children
  • Practical tips for addressing sensitive topics with kids
  • Tools for helping children manage and overcome anxiety
  • How to raise inclusive kids and foster an environment of respect

Left Out celebrates a range of races, cultures, abilities and backgrounds, affirming the truth that Gods design is never accidental. He has intentionally crafted each person for a special purpose. This story will remind young and old readers alike that What God left out is part of my story; Its all for my good and all for His glory!

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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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