Episode 4
In this episode Nick discusses three fantasy novels; including The Unfinished Land, The Mercy Thompson Series, and Cursed. Enjoy!
Feb 10, 2022•15 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Family Bookshelf
Homeschooling mom and blogger at Ambitionsforchrist.com joins with librarian and The Gameschooling Dad to present a series of book recommendations geared towards finding books worth reading. Recommendations range from classic literature, picture books, family read-aloud, adult books and everything in between. Perfect for people who want to find their next favorite book!
Episodes
Season 5 Episode 3
In today's episode, Amber and Nick have a conversation about Teach Them Diligently, Education, and Honey For a Child's Heart. Enjoy!
Feb 08, 2022•16 min
Season 5 Episode 2
In this episode Amber leads us through a tour of the Chronicles of Narnia. We discuss what we remember and what we enjoyed. Includes: The Magician's Nephew, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle. Enjoy!
Feb 03, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Season 5 Episode 1
In this episode Nick leads us through a set of action/adventure books, two he liked, and one worth skipping. Including The Book of the Dead, Hostage, and Final Girls. Enjoy!
Feb 01, 2022•16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Episode 20
In our season 4 finale, and a special long episode, Amber takes us on a trip through memory lane and discusses some of her favorite radio dramas. Enjoy!
Jan 27, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Episode 19
In this episode Nick talks about three pseudo-religious books that are worth a look to better understand our beliefs. Including, Ishmael, The Archer, and The Cat Who Saved Books. Enjoy!
Jan 25, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Episode 18
In this episode, Amber walks through some Christian Children's resources. Including: The Rhyme and Reason Series, Paw Paw Chucks Big Ideas in the Bible, and Bible Infographics. Enjoy!
Jan 20, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Episode 17
In this episode Nick takes us through some dystopian fiction he enjoys read, including: The Heap, The Warehouse, and Master Class. Enjoy!
Jan 18, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Episode 16
In this episode, Amber walks through some of the kids favorite board books; including, Hush Little Baby, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Biggest Story ABCs, and Room on the Broom. Enjoy!
Jan 13, 2022•16 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Episode 15
In this episode Nick takes us through the latest chapter books we've read with our kids, Including: The Giant Killer, Gladys Aylward, and In the Book of Light. Enjoy!
Jan 11, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Episode 14
In this episode Amber stretches herself to talk about evangelism, including: One Thing You Can't Do in Heaven, Gospel Reset, and Cultivate. Enjoy!
Jan 06, 2022•17 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Episode 13
In this episode, Nick goes for a throwback and gives two Christian Non-fiction he enjoyed and one he didn't. Including Church of Cowards, In His Steps, and Tattooed Jesus. Enjoy!
Jan 04, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Episode 12
In this episode Nick discusses some of his favorite dystopian science fiction including Fahrenheit 451, 1984, and Brave New World. Enjoy!
Dec 30, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Episode 11
In this episode Amber discusses some of her favorite picture book illustrators. Enjoy!
Dec 28, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Episode 10
In this episode we discuss some common problems found in children's Christmas books. Enjoy!
Dec 16, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Episode 9
In this episode Nick talks about three books that helped bring him closer to God through apologetics and theology including: Knowing God, I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, and Is Atheism Dead? Enjoy!
Dec 14, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Episode 8
In this episode Amber shares some of her favorite Christian biographies, including: The Cross and the Switch Blade, Bonhoeffer, and Luther. Enjoy!
Dec 09, 2021•17 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Episode 7
In this episode Nick talks about a few more fantasy novels including: War of the Worlds, Dragonwatch, and The Door on Half-Bald HIll. Enjoy!
Dec 07, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Episode 6
In this episode Amber discusses some of her favorite Middle School fiction including: A Visit with Mrs. G, Mandie, and The Sugar Creek Gang. Enjoy!
Dec 02, 2021•15 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Episode 5
In this episode Nick talks about some Middle School fiction including: Redwall, Indiana Jones Choose Your Own Adventure, and Fablehaven. Enjoy!
Nov 30, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Episode 4
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode Amber discusses five of her favorite Thanksgiving picture books; ranging from funny to sweet and sentimental there is something here for everybody: Thanksgiving is Here, Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving at the Toppletons, Thanksgiving in the Woods, and Cranberry Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
Nov 25, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Season 4 Episode 3
In a strange attempt to meet three great Christian minds we discuss Erwin Lutzer, Voddie Bachum, and Albert Mohler's newest books tackling the current culture wars; We Will Not Be Silenced, Faultlines, and The Gathering Storm. Enjoy!
Nov 23, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Season 4 Episode 2
In this episode we discuss some good homeschool reads. Including The Well-Adjusted Child, For The Children's Sake, and Homeschool Bravely. Enjoy!
Nov 18, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Season 4 Episode 1
In our season four premier we discuss three fantasy series; including The Wheel of Time, Family of Spies, and Legends of the First Empire. Enjoy!
Nov 16, 2021•15 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season 3 Episode 20
In the season three finale we host a very special episode where we discuss our love for hymns. We compare contemporary music to classic hymns, and hope to get you interested in listening to the old hymns. Enjoy!
Nov 11, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Episode 19
In this episode we discuss some cookbooks we've used to start our kids cooking. Including Kid Chef: My First Kid's Cookbook, Little Helper's Toddler Cookbook, The Little House Cookbook, and Betty Crocker's Cookbook. Enjoy!
Nov 09, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Episode 18
In this episode we discuss some fun non-fiction picture books including the works of Gail Gibbons, Ben and Now, and Jefferson Measures a Moose. Enjoy!
Nov 04, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Episode 17
In this episode we discuss Christian auto-biographies including Christy, God's Smuggler, and The Hiding Place. Enjoy!
Nov 02, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Episode 16
In this episode we go through some of Amber's favorite Morning Basket books, including Character Trails, Write the Word on My Heart, and Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. Enjoy!
Oct 28, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Episode 15
In this episode we take you through some of our favorite Colorado authors including Hal Borland, Clive Cussler, and Stu Campbell. Enjoy!
Oct 26, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 15