Parable Port! Great Stories for Middle School Kids!

About this episode

The episode discusses the Parable Port series, which brings the parables of Jesus to life for middle school readers.

summary Are you looking for great summer reading for your middle school kids? Join Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson as they discuss their new series of children's books, Parable Port, which brings the parables of Jesus to life for middle-grade readers. Discover how these stories help kids understand biblical principles, relate to modern life, and deepen their faith. Links: To purchase the Parable Port series: https://www.tyndale.com/p/the-sowers-secret/9798400509193 To find the new companion podcast for Parable Port: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ERrO9b30xBf5Ousmd2XQK?si=fb4e699199e04177 To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Parable Port02:08 The Inspiration Behind the Stories04:11 Exploring the Characters and Themes06:26 The Relevance of Parables Today09:45 Truth and Faith in Children's Literature12:32 Encouraging Conversations Through Storytelling17:07 Igniting Conversations About Faith18:44 Lessons from Parables for Kids21:59 Engaging Extras for Deeper Learning28:14 Personalizing Faith for Middle Schoolers32:52 The Importance of Reading Together

People in this episode

Host: Dayle Annand MÂCHÉ

Guests: Brock Eastman, Shaun Stevenson

Topics covered

• summer reading
• children's literature
• biblical principles
• faith
• storytelling
• middle school

Keywords

• Parable Port
• middle school kids
• summer reading
• children's books
• faith
• storytelling
• biblical stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Homeschool Minnesota, Tyndale, Spotify

Books & works: Parable Port

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