The Sword and Story Podcast

Contemporary Mystery & Suspense for Christian Teens: High Water by Tim Shoemaker

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Find the show notes HERE.What if the place you feared most was the only place you could find the truth?What if escaping the Everglades wasn't abo...

Animal Devotions for Kids - Wild Faith: Devotionals for Kids by Valerie Ellis

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Find the shownotes HERE.Animal Devotions for Kids What if a capybara, an octopus, or a narwhal could help you understand God’s love more clearly?Wh...

Christian Superhero Comics for Kids: Alpha Red by James Nguyen

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Find the show notes HERE.What if your ordinary life was just the beginning of a supernatural war for the fate of humanity?What if the devil lived amon...

Super Hero Fiction for Middle-Grade: The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor, by Meredith Davis

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Find the shownotes HERE.Super Hero Fiction for Middle GradeWhat if you found out you could control gravity—during a school vision test?What if your ...

Christian Dragon Books for Kids: Dragons of Camelot by Bryan Davis

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Find the blog version and show notes HERE.Guest Author: Bryan DavisBook: Dragons of CamelotFree Bible Reading Plan for Teens: www.FiveYearBiblePlan.co...

Funny Christian Fiction for Kids: Average Boy by Bob Smiley

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the show notes HERE.

Christian Dystopian Sci-Fi for Teens: Captive by Bradley Caffee

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the show notes HERE.www.SwordandStoryPodcast.comVisit Bradley Caffee's website here: https://www.bradleycaffee.com/

Saint Nicholas Fought Pirates? Interview with Matt Mikalatos

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the shownotes at www.SwordandStoryPodcast.com

A Romans Bible Study for Kids: The Sword by Marty Machowski

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the blog version and show notes HERE.What if you found an old sword that once belonged to a Roman gladiator? What if a mysterious journal held t...

Superhero Dog books for 8-10 year old boys – Power Pup by Amanda Trumpower

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Read the blog version HERE.

Adventure-Packed Biblical Fiction for Kids—Land of Giants by Laurie Christine

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Hilarious, Clean Fiction for Boys—Iggy & Oz by JJ Johnson

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the show notes and blog version of this episode HERE.

Christian Role-Playing Game for Teens—Lightraiders by James R. Hannibal

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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?Wha...

Middle Grade Fiction for Art Lovers—The Restorationists Series by Carolyn Leiloglou

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You can find the blog version and show notes HERE.Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn LeiloglouWhat if famous paintings weren’t just pictures—but ...

Christian Tech Thriller for Teen Boys—Core Deception by Jeremiah Friedli

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Boys, Battles, Bombs, Booby Traps & Books!

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the shownotes HERE.It’s no mystery that our boys love fighting and adventure.  They are drawn to TV shows, movies and books that involve blood...

Why are my boys so wild? (S&S 3)

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Boys & Girls are DIFFERENT: Embracing God's Design for Boys

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more at www.SwordandStoryPodcast.comRead a transcript of my interview with Mark Hancock here: https://lauriechristine.com/let-boys-be-boys-with-...

Welcome to The Sword and Story Podcast

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO THE SWORD AND STORY PODCAST! The Sword and Story podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books f...

How to Navigate Sibling Conflict with Heart-Based Strategies

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find the shownotes HERE.LINKS:  JesusHelpMeParent.comRedeemingTheChaos.comLaurieChristine.comINTRO“What is causing the quarrels and fights among y...

Raising Neurodivergent Boys with Kari Baker

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

View the shownotes at https://lauriechristine.com/why-i-dont-make-new-years-resolution/This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes i...

You Might Be a Boy Mom If... (100th Episode Celebration!)

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. I...

How to Help Boys Take Ownership of Their Faith with Jesse Florea

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Find the shownotes for this episode HERE.RESOURCESGo BibleAverage Boy PodcastAverage Boy BooksClubhouse MagazineThis is an episode of Redeeming the Ch...

Should Christian Kids Read Magical Stories?

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

How to Talk to Your Kids About God's Design for Gender

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Trust God When Your Child Has Autism

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can find the full shownotes for this episode HERE.Episode Summary: In today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Laurie Christine talks with Jessic...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Pornography with Kristen Jenson

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Fruit of the Spirit: What We've Been Getting Wrong

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 bo...

How to Deal with Regret as a Parent, with Shelly Snead

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Frank Peretti meets the Jesus Storybook Bible!

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 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 My...

How Jesus Conquered Death and the Dragon

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

View the show notes for this episode HERE.This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sword and...

How Dragons Can Help You Teach Your Kids About Easter

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can find the show notes for this episode HERE.Order Garden of Mysteries on Kickstarter HERE.Don't forget to check out Lorehaven.com for Chris...

How Cherubim Can Help Kids Understand the Meaning of Easter

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Parent a Prodigal Child

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can view the show notes for this episode HERE.This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The S...

How to Guarantee Your Kids Will Follow Jesus

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos, Catherine Segars and I talk about why many teens walk away from the Lord, and what we as parents can ...

God's Design for Food: How to Fuel Your Family Without Overwhelm

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can find the shownotes for this episode HERE.This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The Sw...

RTC 85 - 9 Ways to Redeem the Chaos this Year

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can read the blogpost version of this episode HERE.This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of ...

How to Encourage Your Husband to Lead Family Devotions

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can view the shownotes for this episode HERE. This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer episodes in this podcast feed are part of The ...

Celebrate with Purpose: Family-Friendly Advent Devotions

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for family-friendly Advent devotions and activities to help you keep Christ at the center of your celebrations this year? You want to ...

How to Cultivate a Heart of Gratitude in Your Kids

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we cultivate a heart of gratitude in ourselves and our kids? I know I say this every year, but I feel like Thanksgiving really snuck up on us ...

The Power of Words: How to Speak Life to Your Children

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we use our words to speak life to our boys? Words are Powerful Words are powerful. Our words can be used to speak life and truth into the live...

A Devotional Book for Boys... with Dragons!

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RISE OF THE ENEMY IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON! RISE OF THE ENEMY — NOW AVAILABLE! Today is BOOK LAUNCH DAY!  My new devotional book for boys has bee...

How Stories Can Empower Boys to be Dangerous to the Darkness (with SD Smith) RTC 79

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can we empower our boys to be dangerous to the darkness? Of Course He Isn’t Safe… In C.S. Lewis’s book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrob...

Rites of Passage: How to help your son navigate the transition to manhood RTC 78

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can rites of passage help your son become a man? What happened to rites of passage? Wearing gloves filled with fire ants. Running across the backs...

Navigating the Storm: A Parenting Webinar on Anger RTC 77

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’re invited to a free webinar! I am hosting a free webinar with Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. The...

Conflict Resolution Strategies: How to help your son navigate challenging friendships with empathy (RTC 76)

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict resolution isn’t fun. But it’s part of growing up. Helping our sons learn how to handle conflict and show empathy is an invaluable skill ...

The Imperfect Mom: Are you believing these three lies about your parenting? RTC 75

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Parenting is HARD.  Many days you feel inadequate to raise those energetic boys God has given you. Sometimes you feel overwhelmed by the responsibili...

How to Have an Amazing Summer With Your Boys in 2023 RTC 74

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to thrive (and not merely survive) this summer with your boys? Keep reading, or listen to the podcast episode below: Summer is Here! Wil...

How to Manage Anger in Yourself and Your Kids RTC 73

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to manage anger in your household? Do you get angry with your kids?  Do you struggle to control your own anger when your kids are off...

Update: Some Exciting News! RTC 72

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Update on my Kickstarter Campaign for Rise of the Enemy – Book One in the Dragon Slayer Bible Series. BACK ON KICKSTARTER HEREYou can find the shown...

How to Overcome Doubts – Replacing Lies With Truth RTC 71

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you overcome doubts? How do you replace the lies of the enemy with the truth of God’s word? Imagine this scenario. You’re a little girl and...

My New Devotional Book for Boys RTC 70

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want your boys to be strong and courageous followers of Jesus?  Do you want to equip your boys to fight the evil one?  Have you been looking ...

How to Encourage Your Kids to Analyze Books From a Biblical Viewpoint RTC 69

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how to teach your kids to analyze books they read from a Christian perspective? Find out in my interview with Steven A. Guglich. Foster a ...

How to Give Your Son a Vision For His Future RTC 68

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

RTC 68 Heart Based Parenting Tool #3 – Casting a Vision Does your son need a positive vision for his future? Sometimes our sons can get stuck in pat...

How to Teach Your Kids About the Significance of Easter RTC 67

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is the significance of Easter and how can we teach our kids about it? Are You Ready for Easter? Did you ever think about the fact that we spend a...

How to Use Firmness With Your Kids Without Being Harsh RTC 66

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How can you use firmness as a parenting tool, without being harsh? Find out in today’s episode of Redeeming the Chaos. I Get Frustrated With my Kids...

Trusting God With Your Special Needs Son RTC 65

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s often hard to trust God when our children have special needs. In a recent episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about trusting God with our...

Parenting Sensitive and Intense Boys RTC 64

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a son who is extra sensitive and intense? This episode is for you! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission from any ...

7 Tools of Heart-Based Parenting RTC 63

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is heart-based parenting and how can I use it to connect with my son’s heart? Find out in this episode of Redeeming the Chaos. Have you tried a...

Finding Balance as a Busy Boy Mom RTC 62

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding balance seems elusive. But maybe we don’t understand what balance really is! Finding Balance as a Busy Boy Mom As moms of boys, finding bala...

God DOES Give You More than You Can Handle RTC 61

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Has anyone ever said this to you?  Well guess what, honey. It just ain’t true! Sorry to burst ...

My Son Won’t Take No for an Answer RTC 60

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can’t Take No For an Answer Does your son struggle to take No for an answer? Does he whine, complain, argue and stomp, whenever you try to set limit...

5 Christmas Devotionals for Families

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for Christmas devotionals for families? Keep reading, or listen here: Christmas in the Chaos (This post contains affiliate links) The ...

Why Are My Kids Discontent? RTC 58

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why Are My Kids Discontent? Are your kids discontent? Do they struggle to be satisfied with what they have? This is the time of year we often talk abo...

How to Teach Boys About Spiritual Warfare – RTC 57

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we teach our boys about spiritual warfare? Boy Moms, we are at war. There’s a battle raging in our world for the hearts and minds of our boys...

How to Help Boys Manage Big Emotions with David Thomas — RTC 56

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there mommas… I don’t know about you, but I am often overwhelmed by my boys’ big, angry, often physical, outbursts of emotion. So, how do we...

When You’re Overwhelmed by Chaos with Allen Arnold — RTC 55

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed by Chaos? We boy moms know that life with boys can feel chaotic and out of control. That’s why the name of this podcast ...

Speak Words of Life to Your Kids with Lee Ann Mancini — RTC 54

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wonderful Words of Life Do any of you remember the old hymn, Wonderful Words of Life?  I remember my Grandma singing it to me as a little girl.  LIS...

Teaching Kids How to Pray with Stephanie Thurling- RTC 53

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raising Prayerful Kids We know that prayer is important. We know praying for our kids is important. But what about teaching our kids how to pray by th...

Can I Trust God with My Son’s Heart? – RTC 52

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My Baby Has Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure. That’s an old-person disease, right? I might have expected to hear this diagnosis whi...

How to Satisfy Your Thirst When Your Soul is Dry with Hannah C. Hall — RTC 51

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When Your Soul is Dry Like a Dusty Desert Hey momma, are you thirsty? It’s September here in PA, but it still feels like summer most days. A nice, c...

How to Advocate for Your Son and Trust God with the Result — RTC 50

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should I Advocate for My Son? When should I advocate for my son and when should I just leave it in God’s hands? Should I be the mom who micromanages...

10 Tips To Survive (and Thrive) this Summer With Your Boys – RTC 49

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2022 Summer Survival Guide – 10 tips to maintain your sanity this summer with your boys Hey Mommas!  Summer is here!  How are you feeling? Excited...

You Are Making an Impact

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is My Life Making an Impact on My Kids? Do you ever wonder if you’re making a difference in the lives of your kids?  Are you trying to raise your k...

How to Avoid Burnout as a Busy Mom - With Kelly Jo Wilson

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with burnout? Do you feel like you can’t give one more ounce of yourself to your family?  In today’s episode of Redeeming the Cha...

Comparing Your Kids - Interview with Amanda Trumpower

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with comparing your kids? Listen to my interview with Amanda Trumpower. Do you struggle with comparing your kids to each other? Do you...

Let Boys Be Boys -- with Mark Hancock

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The post Let Boys Be Boys — with Mark Hancock – RTC 45 appeared first on Laurie Christine.This is an episode of Redeeming the Chaos. The newer epi...

Family Devotions for Easter – RTC 44

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

WELCOME TO EPISODE 44 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS.   PREPARE YOUR HEARTS FOR EASTER Did you ever think about the fact that we spend a whole month getting ...

Bible Stories and Devotionals for Boys – Giveaway 2022 – RTC 43

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s giveaway time! Enter to win this collection of 8 Bible stories and devotionals for boys! Giveaway ends March 24, 2022. Learn more about the boo...

When Your Son Wanders – with Sharon Norris Elliott – RTC 42

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when your son wanders away? Single parenting, racial biases, boys who wander away, and God’s faithfulness through it all. These are j...

Where do you find your identity?

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where do you find your identity? Does your value as a person depend on the behavior of your kids or the cleanliness of your house? That’s what we’...

How Will Your Kids Remember You? – RTC 40

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you hope your kids will remember about you when you’re gone? What type of mom do you want to be remembered for?  What will your kids and gr...

Trusting God Through the Pain of Parenting With Misty Phillip

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No one is immune to pain. And being a mom brings a unique set of struggles and pain into our lives. But what do we do with this pain? How do we handle...

How can Moms Connect With Their Boys? Interview with David Thomas (part 2)

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can moms connect with their boys? How can we better understand our preteen and teenage sons? In today’s episode, I continue my conversation with...

What Do Boys Need From Their Mom?—Interview with David Thomas (Part 1)

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What Do Boys Need From Their Mom? Moms, do you ever feel like you’re living in a zoo? Do you look around and wonder where these little animals came ...

5 Stages of a Boy’s Development (Part 2) – RTC 36

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode of Redeeming the Chaos, we talked about the first two stages of a boy’s development: The Explorer and The Lover. WELCOME TO EPIS...

5 Stages of a Boy's Development (Part 1)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we are talking about the 5 stages of a boy’s development. Do you ever wish your son came with a handbook? Have you ever wished...

Practical Tips to Teach Your Kids About Contentment

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wish your kids would be more happy and satisfied? Do you wish they would stop whining and be content with what they have? In this episode of Re...

How to Fuel the Faith of Your Boys - With Katie J. Trent

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be more intentional about discipling your kids?  In today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Katie J. Trent and we talk ab...

Is Homeschooling Right for My Family? With Katie J. Trent – RTC 32

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do I know if homeschooling is right for my family? Listen to episode 32 of Redeeming the Chaos below, or keep reading to find out! WELCOME TO EPIS...

How to Plan Manhood Ceremonies

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have ceremonies for weddings, funerals, graduations and birthdays. But what about ceremonies for manhood? How does your boy know when he has offici...

How to Guide Your Son on His Journey to Manhood

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You want to help your son on his journey to manhood. You want your boys to grow up to be strong, confident, courageous young men who love Jesus. But h...

Back to School Book Giveaway 2021

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WIN 9 BIBLE STORY BOOKS AND DEVOTIONALS FOR YOUR FAMILY! I’m so excited for my Back to School Book Giveaway!  You will NOT want to miss out on this...

4 Mistakes Moms Make With Their Teenage Sons - Interview with Michael Ross (Part 2)

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 28 of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine. Today we’ll be discussing some common mistakes moms make with their teenage sons...

3 Things Your Pre-Teen Son Wants You to Know - Interview with Michael Ross (Part 1)

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT HAVING A PRE-TEEN SON IN THE HOUSE? I don’t know about you, but the thought of having teenage boys (currently a pre-teen son) ...

Family Fruit Challenge – Meet our Guests!

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teach your kids about the Fruit of the Spirit — A Summer Family Fruit Challenge Do you want to be intentional about raising kids who love God, show ...

9 Tips to Survive the Summer with a House Full of Boys

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SUMMER IS HERE! How do you feel about summer vacation?  Some of you may be looking forward to lazy days, fun trips to the beach, and more family time...

What is a "Real Man" and How Do I Raise One? - Interview with Kathleen Henderson

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a “real man” and how do I raise one? In today’s episode, my guest and I continue our discussion about how to raise our boys to become “...

How to Maintain Sanity in a House Full of Boys - With Kathleen Henderson

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, my special guest and I talk about ways to maintain sanity in your home with a household of boys, and also what it looks like to ...