Treasure Box Books | Dads Building Relationships, Reading Great Books, Preparing Children for Life
⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨👩👧👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-life tips and recommendations for books our homeschooling family loves, and discussions of how we as dads can make it easier to read to and with our children. My mission is to equip you with hope and help as you seek to train your children in God’s way and lead your family, relying first on the Bible and then learning from the wealth of great books that are available for the taking. If you’re ready to uncover instructional, inspiring books to read to and with your family, to build strong family relationships by reading, talking and living together, and to prepare your children for life and eternity with great books & activities, then join us for Treasure Box Books! Hi, I’m Nathan Ching, a redeemed child of God, happy husband and homeschooling dad, and lifelong lover of good books. For years--even before I became a father--I eagerly looked forward to leading my children to know, love, and serve God. As a young man, I realized that reading, beginning first with the Bible, then other books, unlocked my understanding. The Old Testament prophet said, ”I Daniel understood by books….” When I prayed about how to train my children for God, I became convinced that reading to and with my children would be an essential element in helping them to delight in God and do His will. While I can’t claim to have perfected the art of leading my family, I am happy to say that the Lord has taught me practical, useful lessons--lessons I believe would serve other dads as they lead their families. That’s what this podcast is all about. There are treasures to be found in books that simply can’t be found anywhere else. Come join us on our journey, and let’s go find the treasures in books! 📖 Download free Bible audio: www.refreshpublishing.com/bible 🧑🏻💻 Visit the Website: www.treasureboxbooks.com 📩 Email Me: support@treasureboxbooks.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ https://feed.podbean.com/treasureboxbooks/feed.xml Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Episodes
Hey Fellow Dads,
Many of us enjoy reading war stories—and I’ll recommend some great ones in today’s episode—but have you ever considered what needs and roles we might have in common with the heroes of those stories? Specifically, what principles can the history of D-day teach us for our roles as dads? That’s what I’ll discuss in today’s episode. —Nathan
Scriptures📖 Ecclesiastes 9:10
📖 Proverbs 24:6
📖 Psalm 127:4
📖 Proverbs 13...
Hey Fellow Dads,
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Hey Fellow Dads,
What comes to your mind when you hold your baby? In this episode, I’ll share six lessons we can learn from holding our little ones.
—Nathan
Scriptures📖 Isaiah 40:11
📖 Psalm 139:13-14
📖 2 Peter 1:10
📖 Ephesians 5:16
📖 Colossians 4:5
📖 Jude 3
📖 Exodus 33:11
📖 Proverbs 8:17, 34
Books📖 The Holy Bible
📚 Witness, by Whittaker Chambers
Note: I have not read Witness, so I can’t recommend the book. I heard the ...
Hey Fellow Dads,
How can you prepare to be a father to a new baby? What do your wife and older children need before and after the birth? Is there a book that could help you prepare to be a new dad? And does the Bible say anything about this? Join us for today’s podcast and find out!
—Nathan
Scriptures📖 Ephesians 5:25 📖 1 Peter 3:7 📖 Galatians 3:26 📖 Psalm 119:105 📖 Psalm 18:6 📖 Hebrews 12:2
Suggestions to Get Ready for ...Hey Fellow Dads,
This coming Lord’s Day is Easter—Resurrection Sunday—when we who follow the Lord Jesus Christ celebrate the fact that nearly 2000 years ago, after a brutal death by crucifixion, He literally, physically, victoriously walked out of His grave. Do we dads have any special role to play in how our families celebrate this event?
As Christian dads, it’s our responsibility to lead our families to appreciate the importance ...
Hey Fellow Dads,
Whether or not we grew up building happy memories of home and family, one of our goals as dads should be to help the next generation to remember and rejoice in God and His blessings. How can we do that, and what are some good books that help us build those happy memories? Join us for today’s episode and find out!
—Nathan
Scriptures📖 Deut. 6:12
📖 1 Chron. 16:11-15
📖 1 Samuel 17:37
📖 Prov. 10:7
📖 Prov. 22:1
📖 ...
Hey Fellow Dads,
Last time we looked at some disadvantages of audiobooks as compared to printed books. Today’s episode will discuss six advantages of audiobooks, along with a list of some of my favorite audiobooks—I hope you enjoy many of them!
—Nathan
Books📚 🎧 The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom
📚 💻 Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark, by J.C. Ryle, available to read online here in its original text:
Hey Fellow Dads,
Have you ever wondered whether listening to audiobooks instead of reading is “cheating”? Today’s episode will cover six disadvantages of audiobooks, along with workarounds for each one. Enjoy, and stay tuned for next episode, when we’ll discuss six advantages of audiobooks!
—Nathan
Disadvantages of Audiobooks- They are often expensive
- Audiobook subscription apps are overly complex
- The selection of quality narra...
Hey Fellow Dads,
Today we conclude a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads.
In this episode, my sons Matt and Sam share their own stories of recent trips to Alaska, and I give ten reasons we all love the “Adventures of an Arctic Missionary” series of books. Don’t miss it!
--Nathan
Scriptures...Hey Fellow Dads,
Today we continue a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads.
In this episode, my friend Pastor Jonathan Fisher shares how God called him to be the answer to his own prayers for needy communities in Alaska. He also talks about how serving the Lord is a privilege and joy—yes, ev...
Hey Fellow Dads, Today we begin a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Bruce Hamilton introduces his first book—God of the Brooks—before I give a few excerpts to whet your appetite. We also briefly discuss God of the Aurora, a modern missionary autobio...
Hey Fellow Dads,
“A man’s home is his castle”—so goes the saying. But what does the Bible say about dads presiding in their homes? How can we do that well—and how might it benefit our families if we do?
In this episode, my friend Wesley Waddle, a pastor and dad for over 20 years, shares lessons he’s learned from Bible examples and personal experience, offers us realistic hope, and suggests practical tools to do this job right. Hope...
Hey Fellow Dads,
Have you paused to think through the lessons you learned in 2024? In this episode, I’ll share several of mine, along with some goals to pursue and promises to hang onto as we follow God in 2025. And don’t miss out on my Top 10 Books from 2024!
Nathan
Scriptures📖 Psalm 23
📖 1 Thessalonians 4
📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18
📖 Luke 10:39
📖 Luke 7:38
📖 Luke 8:41-42
📖 Luke 17:16
📖 Luke 8:35
BooksAncient History
📚 Lost...
Hey fellow dads,
Many Christian books have been published in recent years about moms praying for their families, but does God expect us as dads to pray for our spouse and children as well? What might it mean to be a “priest” in our own home . . . and how do we fulfill this role practically, in the day to day? In this episode we talk about where to start, examples from Scripture, and some books that can grow our faith for prayer.
Na...
Hey fellow dads,
How do you “start where you are” to lead your family even when you know you aren’t the dad you ought to be? What hope do we have when greater men than us have not been able to raise godly children? Or is that even our goal? Join us today as we learn from my friend William Maricle about being the spiritual leader (teacher or prophet) for our families.
And, starting at 34:54, I have a special Thanksgiving weekend tre...
Hey Fellow Dads,
Have you ever wondered if you’re providing enough for your family? What kind of provider is God for us, and how should we illustrate Him in the way we provide for our wives and children? What pitfalls do we need to be careful to avoid? Join us as my friend Daniel shares how we need to provide for our children in more than just financial ways, and gives some great book recommendations to help us partner with God in ...
Hey Fellow Dads,
Do we really have a Scriptural mandate as fathers to protect our families, or is that just a Western cultural idea? How does ego play in? What if we’re not naturally strong or tough? What do we need to keep in mind as we learn to be protectors? What books can help? Listen in as my brother-in-law Pete, a very experienced protector, shares helpful principles for protecting our families both physically and spiritually...
Hey Fellow Dads,
To be the husbands and fathers that God created us to be, we have to play the roles God has entrusted to us. What are those roles, and how do we face these ofttimes overwhelming responsibilities, especially when failure is so possible? What books can help?
Nathan
Books- Fourth Quarter: How to Finish Your Course with Joy, by Don Sisk
- Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men, by Stephen Mansfield
- The Bible
- The Jungle Book, b...
Hi, Fellow Dads,
Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part?
Nathan
If you enjoyed this episode,💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/049-foster-a-happy-attitude-at-home-and-helping-flood-victims, including...
- Scriptures mentioned
Hi, Fellow Dads,
Are you or a family member looking for a new Bible? Here are a few different editions I’ve used, along with my thoughts on each…and a few other tips for dads from a recent pastor’s roundtable I attended. Hope they’re helpful to you!
Nathan
Recommended BiblesBe sure to see the show notes page for photos and links to our favorite KJV Bibles. There's also a brief summary of my takeaways from the pastors' roundtable I...
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