Ep. 359 – The Adventure of Faith & Curiosity in Christian Parenting with Ryan & Selena Frederick

About this episode

Patti Garibay discusses fostering curiosity and faith in children with Ryan and Selena Frederick.

This week on Raising Godly Girls, Patti Garibay sits down with Ryan and Selena Frederick, founders of Fierce Marriage, Fierce Parenting, and Fierce Families, for a conversation about sparking curiosity and faith in young children. Married for 22 years with four daughters, the Fredericks have dedicated their lives to equipping Christian families with tools to grow spiritually together. Ryan shares his new Atom & Iota series—whimsical storybooks for children ages 4 - 8 that connect science, Scripture, and creation. These stories help kids explore God's wonders while learning foundational theological truths in a fun, visual way. Selena explains how parents can use interactive prompts, memory verses, and activities to deepen faith at home. Together, they explore practical ways parents can nurture curiosity, wonder, and confidence in their children's faith, showing that science and Scripture can point to the same Creator. Moms and dads will leave with inspiration, encouragement, and actionable steps to help their daughters see God's hand in the world around them. & Whether you're reading bedtime stories, homeschooling, or looking for meaningful ways to connect with your kids, this…

People in this episode

Host: Patti Garibay

Guests: Ryan Frederick, Selena Frederick

Topics covered

• Christian parenting
• faith
• curiosity
• children's education
• spiritual growth

Keywords

• Christian parenting
• faith
• curiosity
• children's books
• spiritual growth
• interactive prompts
• theological truths

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fierce Marriage, Fierce Parenting, Fierce Families, fiercemarriage.com, raisinggodlygirls.com

Products: Atom & Iota series

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