Where Faith, Fun, and Family Intersect with Valerie Ellis

About this episode

Doris Swift and Valerie Ellis discuss the intersection of faith, fun, and family through children's literature.

Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In this episode #215, host Doris Swift is joined by returning guest Valerie Ellis—author, speaker, teacher, and founder of Our Everyday Parables, a multi-author site dedicated to bringing families resources where faith and fun meet. Valerie’s passion for connecting kids with biblical truth through engaging books shines as she shares about her journey, including inspiration from her own two boys and her background as a certified teacher. Doris and Valerie dive into the stories behind Valerie’s beloved children’s books—like Let’s Go Bible Adventures, designed for kids obsessed with trains, trucks, and ice cream vans, and Share the Joy: A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book, which helps instill a spirit of giving during the holidays. They discuss Valerie’s newest release, Wild Faith Devotional for Kids, packed with fascinating animal facts and faith lessons, and explore how everyday moments and the wonders of creation can point children (and adults!) to God. You’ll also hear practical wisdom on helping your kids experience “Jesus joy,” resources for parents and caregivers to make faith relatable, and tips for aspiring writers who feel called to create…

People in this episode

Host: Doris Swift

Guest: Valerie Ellis

Topics covered

• faith
• children's books
• parenting
• Christianity
• family
• education

Keywords

• faith
• children's books
• Valerie Ellis
• parenting resources
• Christian education
• family activities
• devotional for kids

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Our Everyday Parables

Books & works: Let's Go Bible Adventures, Share the Joy: A Christmas Lift-the-Flap Book, Wild Faith Devotional for Kids

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