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Recommended Resources

Below are recommended resources by categories.

Recommended Resources for Children & Families

  • Younger Children: Recommended Bibles (Storybook Bibles)

    • Jesus Storybook Bible Sally Lloyd-Jones
    • The Promises of God Storybook Bible Jennifer Lyell
    • The Biggest Story Bible Storybook Kevin DeYoung
  • Younger Children: Books To Read Together

    • I See Jesus Nancy Guthrie
    • Psalm of Praise:  A Movement Primer Danielle Hitchen
    • Good Good Father Chris Tomlin
    • I Am:  The Names of God for Little Ones Diane Stortz
    • The Lord is My Shephered:  Elton the Sheepdog Reads Psalm 23 Jay & Kristi Smith
  • Older Children: Recommended Bibles

    • NKJV Study Bibles for Kids
    • NKJV Adventure Bible
    • CSB Explorer Bible for Kids
  • Older Children: Devotionals

    • Grace for the Moment:  365 Devotions for Kids Max Lucado
    • Indescribable:  100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science Louie Giglio
    • Defend Your Faith:  100 Devotions for Kids with Questions Jesse Florea
    • Who is Jesus?:  Forty Pictures to Share with Your Family Kate Hox
    • The Ultimate Bible Character Devotional Gina Detwiler
  • Older Children: Books To Read Together or For Older Kids To Read

    • The Action Bible:  God’s Redemptive Story (graphic novel form)
    • What Every Child Should Know About Prayer Nancy Guthrie
    • Here I Am!  biography (4 books)
    • Left Out Jill Atogwe
    • The Oak Inside the Acorn Max Lucado
    • A Tale of Two Kings Gloria Furman
  • Books for Parents

    • Mama Bear Apologetics series, Hillary Morgan Ferrer
    • Point Man Steven Farrar
    • Gospel Mom Emily Jensen
    • You Have What it Takes:  What Every Father Needs to Know John Eldredge
    • What Do I Say When…? Andrew T. Walker & Christian Walker
  • Recommended Podcasts

    • For Kids:
      • “God’s Big Story”
    • For Moms & Dads:
      • “Mama Bear Apologetics”
      • “Risen Motherhood”
      • “Point Man” Steve Farrar
      • D6 Family Ministry

Recommended Resources for Students & Families

  • Books

    • 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp
    • Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood by Foster Cline MD and Jim Fay
    • Love Her Well: 10 Ways to Find Joy and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter by Kari Kampakis
    • Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Early
    • Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin
    • Engaging Your Teen’s World: Understanding What Today’s Youth Are Thinking, Doing, and Watching by David Eaton and Jeremiah Callihan
  • From AXIS

    • Connecting in Chaos Parent Guide Book Bundle
      • Included Parent Guides: Tough Conversations, Cancel Culture, Racism in the United States, Walking through Grief, Talking about Death
    • Mental & Sexual Health Parent Guide Book Bundle
      • Included Parent Guides: The Sex Talk, Pornography, Sexual Assault, Suicide & Self-Harm Prevention, Depression & Anxiety
    • Finding True Identity Parent Guide Book Bundle
      • Included Parent Guides: Teen Identity, LGBTQ+ and Your Teen, Body Positivity, Eating Disorders, Fear and Worry
    • Social Media Parent Guide Book Bundle
      • Included Parent Guides: Teen FOMO, Influencers, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
  • Bibles

    Pastor Jeff teaches out of the ESV.  Pastor Josh teaches from the NKJV on Sunday mornings. Both are more word for word, literal translations – but get what your student will read!

  • Podcasts

    • Gen Send Podcast by North American Mission Board
    • Raising Boys and Girls Podcast by That Sounds Fun Network
    • Focus on the Family Podcasts
    • Raising Cross Formed Kids by Ryan Coatney and Phylicia Masonheimer

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