The Sword and Story Podcast

The Sword and Story Podcast

WELCOME TO THE SWORD AND STORY PODCAST! The Sword and Story podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books for their boys—stories packed with courage, honor, and adventure. If you’re looking for books for your boys with thrilling storytelling from a Christian worldview, then you’re in the right place. Join us as we explore books that will help our boys grow to be strong, courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God.

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October 31, 2025 25 mins

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  • What if you found an old sword that once belonged to a Roman gladiator? 
  • What if a mysterious journal held the key to a secret that could change how you see the world?
  • What if studying the book of Romans didn’t feel like a chore—but like an epic quest for truth and salvation?

Our guest author today is Marty Machowski.

Marty Machowski is a pastor and best-selling author. He serves as th...

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Learn more about the Kickstarter Campaign for Land of Giants HERE.

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A secret alliance, A dangerous mission, A deadly enemy.

Twelve-year-old Shem wants one thing—to become a warrior. But his father, Noah, is too busy building a giant ark to train him. The world mocks his family, and Shem is tired of feeling left out and embarrassed. He’s ready to trade his tools for a sword and show the Cobras,...

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  • What if your kids could battle dragons, go on epic quests, and memorize Scripture—all at the same time?
  • What if discipleship wasn’t just a workbook—but an epic story your boys got to live out week after week?
  • What if Bible study felt less like a chore, and more like an adventure? 

Introducing, Lightraiders, a Christian role-playing game for teens, created by James R. Hannibal.

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Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou

What if famous paintings weren’t just pictures—but portals to other parts of the world?

What if your little sister vanished into a painting—and you were the only one who could save her?

What if the art you tried to forget held the key to your family's biggest secret?

Welcome to The Sword and Story Podcast, where we help Christian famili...

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What if there was an ice age in Hawaii? What if your government could see and track your every move? What if the only way to save your sister was to hack into the system that held her captive?

Our guest author today is Jeremiah Friedli. Jeremiah writes young adult fiction with a thriller feel, inspired by true stories of spies, chases, battles, and underdogs. He loves reading and writing tal...

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It’s no mystery that our boys love fighting and adventure.  They are drawn to TV shows, movies and books that involve blood, battles, bombs and booby traps.  In their play, someone is always getting killed or blown up.  Our boys thrive on fighting evil and taking risks. In our episode today, we’re going to find out why God created our boys in this way.



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May 23, 2025 14 mins

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Have you ever asked yourself… Why are my boys so WILD?  Why do they have so much energy? Why are they so loud and rambunctious and aggressive?  In today’s episode, we’re going to find out where this wildness comes from.

WELCOME TO THE SWORD AND STORY PODCAST! 

The Sword and Story podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books for their boys—stories pac...

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Read a transcript of my interview with Mark Hancock here: https://lauriechristine.com/let-boys-be-boys-with-mark-hancock/

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WELCOME TO THE SWORD AND STORY PODCAST! 

The Sword and Story podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books for their boys—stories packed with courage, honor, and adventure. 

If you’re looking for books for your boys with thrilling storytelling from a Christian worldview, then you’re in the right place.

Join us as we explore books that will help our boys grow to be strong, courageous warriors f...

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Find the shownotes HERE.

LINKS: 

 JesusHelpMeParent.com

RedeemingTheChaos.com

LaurieChristine.com

INTRO

“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you?” How many of you have said that to your kids before? I know I have!  I would estimate about 95% of conflict and parenting challenges in our household stems from sibling conflict. 

Welcome to Redeeming the Chaos. I’m your host, Laurie Christine. I’m an author, Bible teacher, wife, and m...

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February 27, 2025 29 mins

This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and Story Podcast.

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January 14, 2025 23 mins

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This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and Story Podcast.

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Boys are different. From the moment they burst into your life, they bring a whirlwind of energy, noise, and adventure that never seems to slow down. If you’re a mom of boys, you know it’s not just a parenting style—it’s a lifestyle. And I wouldn't trade it for the world! 

Whether it’s the endless supply of dirt in their pockets, the creative use of furniture as a jungle gym, or the unspoken rule that socks never stay on feet, r...

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RESOURCES

  1. Go Bible
  2. Average Boy Podcast
  3. Average Boy Books
  4. Clubhouse Magazine

This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and Story Podcast.

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Many boys tend to be drawn to books about evil monsters, epic battles in space, fire-breathing dragons, and planets exploding into smithereens. Our kids are drawn to magical stories about fantastical creatures and worlds beyond our own.

Are stories about fantastical creatures and magical places safe for our kids to read? Do they have value in the lives of our children? 

Fin...

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In this episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Laurie talks with Elizabeth Urbanowicz of Foundation Worldview, about God's design for gender.

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There’s a lot of confusion in our society about sexuality and gender identity. A lot of voices are telling our kids that same-sex relationships are normal, or that you get to decide if you’re a boy or a girl. Our kids are confronted with these is...

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September 5, 2024 38 mins

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Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Laurie Christine talks with Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood and host of the Full Spectrum Parent podcast. Jessica is a mom to five children, two of whom have autism. She shares her journey of raising children on the spectrum while continuing to trust God through the difficulties of pa...

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Pornography. It’s not a fun topic to discuss, but it’s a very important conversation to have with our boys. (And not just an isolated discussion, but an ongoing conversation!)

The average age that kids are exposed to pornography is between the ages of 8-10. It’s literally everywhere. Especially when younger and younger kids have...

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