Listen "A Summer Reading List for Christian Families"
Episode Synopsis
It's summertime, and Equipped for Impact will be pressing pause for several weeks before coming back with Season 2 in August. We close out season 1 sharing some recommendations for summer reading!Summer presents the perfect opportunity to replace screen time with intentional reading that develops imagination, deepens faith, and creates family connections. We share our favorite books for discipleship, cultural engagement, and family enjoyment.• Books for discipleship growth include "The Five Love Languages of Children" to understand how children receive love differently• Ted Tripp's "Shepherding a Child's Heart" focuses on heart change rather than mere behavior modification• Daniel Aiken's "Ten Who Changed the World" introduces families to influential missionaries• Josh Mulvihill's "Biblical Worldview" serves as an excellent primer on developing a Christian perspective• Fiction recommendations include Ted Dekker's Circle Trilogy and Andrew Peterson's "Wingfeather Saga"• "Pilgrim's Progress" in modern English translation makes for excellent family reading• Even non-Christian books like "The Giving Tree" and "The Last Lecture" can spark meaningful discussions• Practical tips include scheduling reading time, using audiobooks, and asking thoughtful questions• Make reading intentional by discussing with your children what stood out and how stories point to GodThis episode concludes our first season. We'll be taking a summer break and returning with new episodes in August. Thank you for listening, and please rate, review, and share our podcast with others who might find these resources helpful.Resources Mentioned in this episode:Recommended reading list by grade/age The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary ChapmanShepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd TrippTen Who Changed the World by Danny AkinBiblical Worldview by Josh Mulvihill50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home by Josh MulvihillRadical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David PlattIrresistible Revolution Living as an Ordinary Radical by Shane ClaiborneThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtTed DekkerThe Circle SeriesAnd They Found DragonsJourney to Impossible PlacesThe Wingfeather Saga by Andrew PetersonThe Giving Tree by Shel SilversteinC.S. LewisThe Chronicles of NarniaThe Space TrilogyPilgrim's Progress in Today's English by John BunyanThe Wishmakers by Tyler WhitesidesThe Last Lecture by Randy PauschSend any questions you want answered to [email protected] This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org
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