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.
Episodes
Learn more about the Kickstarter Campaign for Land of Giants HERE.
Find the show notes and blog version HERE.
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,...
Find the show notes and blog version of this episode HERE.
Land of Giants, book 2 in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, is available to order through Kickstarter. Campaign ends October 23, 2025, 5:00 pm Eastern.
Find the blog version and show notes HERE.
- 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.
You can find the blog version and show notes HERE.
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...
Find the blog version and show notes HERE.
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.
Find the show notes for this episode HERE.
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...
Learn more at www.SwordandStoryPodcast.com
Read a transcript of my interview with Mark Hancock here: https://lauriechristine.com/let-boys-be-boys-with-mark-hancock/
Land of Giants, book 2 in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, is available to order through Kickstarter. Campaign ends October 23, 2025, 5:00 pm Eastern.
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...
Find the shownotes HERE.
LINKS:
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...
Land of Giants, book 2 in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, is available to order through Kickstarter. Campaign ends October 23, 2025, 5:00 pm Eastern.
View the shownotes at https://lauriechristine.com/why-i-dont-make-new-years-resolution/
Land of Giants, book 2 in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, is available to order through Kickstarter. Campaign ends October 23, 2025, 5:00 pm Eastern.
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...
Find the shownotes for this episode HERE.
RESOURCES
Land of Giants, book 2 in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, is available to order through Kickstarter. Campaign ends October 23, 2025, 5:00 pm Eastern.
Find the shownotes for this episode HERE.
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...
In this episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Laurie talks with Elizabeth Urbanowicz of Foundation Worldview, about God's design for gender.
Find the full show notes HERE.
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...
You can find the full shownotes for this episode HERE.
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...
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...
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...
Land of Giants, book 2 in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, is available to order through Kickstarter. Campaign ends October 23, 2025, 5:00 pm Eastern.
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