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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June 10, 2025 18 mins

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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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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.

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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

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January 14, 2025 23 mins

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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

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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? 

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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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Get the show notes here: https://lauriechristine.com/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-pornography/

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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In this episode of Redeeming the Chaos, the Laurie Christine discusses the concept of the fruit of the Spirit. Guest Christy Thomas, a mom of three boys and an author with extensive experience in Children's Ministries, shares her insights on nurturing deep faith in children through small habits. They discuss common misconceptions about the fruit of the Spirit, the role of the Holy Spirit in fostering these qualities, and pract...

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 Frank Peretti meets the Jesus Storybook Bible!
That's how I like to describe the Dragon Slayer Bible Series.

Book 2 in the series, Garden of Mysteries,  is available to order through Kickstarter, April 3-19th, 2024.  ORDER YOURS TODAY!

A mysterious prophecy. An ancient curse. An invisible dragon.

Seth’s parents had secrets they wouldn’t share with him. Why had the King kicked them out of the Garden? Wh...

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Order Garden of Mysteries on Kickstarter HERE.

Don't forget to check out Lorehaven.com for Christian-made fantastical books.


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Find out how cherubim can help you teach your kids about the significance of Easter. Read the blog post here:
https://lauriechristine.com/cherubim-meaning-of-easter/

Follow the Kickstarter campaign for Garden of Secrets: Book Two in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lauriechristine/garden-of-secrets

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February 22, 2024 20 mins

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