Best Preschool Reading Podcasts (2024)

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59// How to Teach Reducing Screentime Using Children's Bible Stories, Idols , VBS 20:13

5h ago20:13

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My boys seem like they are obsessed with video games, and I absolutely cannot stand it. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that we all have something we can become addicted to if we are not careful. During VBS this summer, I had the opportunity to teach all the children about this very thing. This world is full of idols and one of our…

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Robin Dance: Everyday Superpowers, Supernatural Power, and Why We Absolutely Need Both 8:35

5h ago8:35

8:35

"God was at work. He heard the prayers of those interceding, and the Holy Spirit tended my heart. “Be positive” became a battle cry. This wasn’t my Pollyanna disposition resurfacing. Being positive became a powerful act of resistance against the darkness around and within me. This wasn’t any superpower. This was God’s supernatural power at work." *…

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Aliza Latta: God's Love Is the Ocean and All You Need to Do Is Float 5:51

3h ago5:51

5:51

"It turns out that you don’t have to do anything to float. You trust that the water will hold you. You lean back… and simply relax. You and I are in the ocean of God’s love. There is nothing that can separate you from Him or His love for you. You are loved by God, and that is — and always will be — the truest thing about you. Whether you see it or …

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Simi John: The Old Made New 5:26

5h ago5:26

5:26

"'You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.' -Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV This is a daily choice, not a one-time decision. Like my …

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085 - What Your Preschool Child Needs to Know for Nursery and Kindergarten 24:27

1h ago24:27

24:27

Is your little one ready to take that big leap into nursery or kindergarten? In this episode, we break down the essential steps to ensure your child is prepared for this exciting new chapter. We understand that this transition can be a significant source of worry and stress for parents—questions like "How do I get my child ready for nursery?" or "W…

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Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young: Using the Tent Pegs God Has Given Us 7:02

2h ago7:02

7:02

"Both Deborah and Jael were wise, strategic, and courageous women who God used in extraordinary ways to lead and rescue His people. Friend, it’s unlikely that God will call you and me to take out a warrior with a tent peg, but He can use our strategic minds, our creative hands, and our discerning hearts for His glory." **Our website is currently ha…

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Jennifer Dukes Lee: Praise Him Anyway 6:13

3h ago6:13

6:13

"I want to be the kind of person who, even at my lowest, refuses to allow circumstances to dictate my life or my praise. I confess to you that on hard days, my first reaction isn’t to feel thankful. On hard days, you’d more likely find me trying to pray my way out of the struggle. But the truth of the matter is, hard days can turn into hard seasons…

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Karina Allen: What It Can Look Like to Praise in the Middle of a Struggle 6:47

5h ago6:47

6:47

"Oh, that Christ's power would rest on us. His grace is indeed sufficient for any struggle that comes our way. Thank God that it is a sustaining grace. We can trust Him. And we can trust those who He places in our lives. This is how we can we can praise Him. We thank God for His truth in our lives and how He sets us in His family. God is our faithf…

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Becky Keife: Hope for New Life from the Aftermath of Destruction 6:57

1h ago6:57

6:57

"God takes what is burned and busted up and makes it beautifully purposeful. Romans 8:28 says, 'We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.' Whether we are suffering through the blackened aftermath of our sin or wounds from the sins of others, whether we’re walking through chron…

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Mary Carver: There's No Way Back to Normal But There Is a Way Forward 6:54

6h ago6:54

6:54

"Jesus made it clear: He is the way. Our path forward is to follow Him. How do we follow the Lord instead of our longings for a different reality? We read God’s Word. Or we pour our hearts out in prayer until we’ve made space to be filled up by Him. We stand in His creation and listen to the story it tells. We crank up the music or lift up our hand…

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084 - Helping Your Child Get Along with Other Kids in School 33:56

7d ago33:56

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In today's episode, we dive into a topic that concerns many parents: helping children navigate social interactions at school. While some kids naturally make friends easily, others may find it more challenging—and that's perfectly okay. Every child, whether outgoing or shy, has the potential to connect with their peers. Making friends is a skill tha…

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Anna E. Rendell: The Gift of My Faults 8:00

10d ago8:00

8:00

"God stays the same so we don’t have to. While adapting to the changes we don’t ask for can drag us right through the mud and into the valley, God the author remains unchanged. Malachi 3:6 (NIV) says straight up, "I the Lord do not change." And His faithfulness, His consistency, His unchanging nature can soothe our fear of the unknown." Leave a com…

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58: Which Letters Should I Teach My Child First to Learn to Read? The Fastest Way to Start Learning to Read 9:01

11d ago9:01

9:01

Are you confused about which letters to teach your child first? You are not alone, Momma. If you were to go into a room of teachers and ask this question, many of them would have a different answer. I have used various teaching orders such as ABC order, s,a,t,i,p,n, and more. Honestly, all of them have worked, BUT today I am going to give you the f…

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Kayla Craig: Seasons Change, and So Should We 6:51

1d ago6:51

6:51

"When I read my Bible, I feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland, opening doors and going down rabbit holes, often finding more questions than answers. The more I learn, the more I wonder. The more I wonder, the more I learn. A life walking with Christ is comforting yet often confounding. The more we embrace a posture of Christian curiosity, the more o…

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Bonus Episode: Stronger Than Stress, with Barb Roose 39:33

3d ago39:33

39:33

If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or discouraged as you try to hold everything together, today is the start of a new day. . . and we have just the conversation you need to support your soul. In this episode, Becky Keife and Barb Roose discuss the topic of stress and overwhelm through the lens of Barb's new book, Stronger Than Stress. They talk abou…

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Jessica Haberman: Feel Like You’re Failing? Take This Lesson From a Lilac Bush 5:41

4d ago5:41

5:41

"We were created to be in direct relationship with God. Just like lilacs were created for direct sunlight, we were created to be in direct relationship with God. Comforted by His presence. Fueled by His warmth. Growing closer and closer to Him every day. Boldly displaying abundant blooms as a living example of the goodness and power of Jesus." Leav…

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Rachel Marie Kang: This World Is Not Our Home. But Knowing That Doesn’t Make It Any Less Hard to Live In 6:48

5d ago6:48

6:48

"What I'm really waiting for is a home that can’t be built with brick and beams. Jesus knows what it’s like to have no home, no place to lay his head, no permanent place of peace. He knows, full well, about persecution, poverty, and placelessness. Jesus knows the transient life, living from bags and boxes, so to speak. How to be in a place and, mys…

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Michele Cushatt: Peace in the Middle of the Storm 5:40

6d ago5:40

5:40

"Although my world rocks and the wind roars, my faith is with Jesus. He sits in my boat, even while the storm grows. Peace is with me, right here, right now, no matter what comes." Get your Book and Planner bundle here (and save 25% with code PLAN25): https://www.dayspring.com/in-courage-agenda-prayer-board-100-days-of-strength-in-any-struggle-gift…

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083 - Encouraging Independent Play 11:21

7d ago11:21

11:21

Welcome to today's episode of our podcast! We're tackling a topic that many parents are curious about: Independent Play. A listener recently asked, "What exactly is independent play? My toddler doesn't seem to engage in it. Does independent play mean my toddler has to play by themselves? And if so, for how long?" These are excellent questions, and …

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Barb Roose: How to Pray for God to Lead You 7:47

7d ago7:47

7:47

"God offers gentle nudges intended to get us to pause, reflect, slow down, and align ourselves with Him again. Letting God lead us begins with realizing our need to be led every day and never getting to the point where we think we don’t need God’s guidance or correction. There are times on our path when we pull, and the Holy Spirit gets our attenti…

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57//Start Doing These 5 Things to Prepare Your Kindergarten Child for Back-to-School 21:07

18d ago21:07

21:07

I cannot believe how quickly this summer has flown by. It feels like we just got out for the break. Here in Louisiana, my kids start school this upcoming Thursday. It’s crazy early! I know your kiddo might not start until after Labor Day, but this is the perfect time to get ready for back-to-school season. If you don’t want to be that hot mess expr…

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Kristen Strong: 5 Things to Help Your Relationship with Adult Children 7:19

8d ago7:19

7:19

"The older my kids become, the more I find that I have to trust God to reach my kids from the inside out, instead of trying to affect their behavior or choices from the outside in myself. I'd like to spare them from any hardship, and yet I know that through hardship God refines them into the people they're meant to be -- just like their parents are…

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Punxsutawney Phyllis 12:37

8d ago12:37

12:37

Mother in the Wild reads "Punxsutawney Phyllis" by Susanna Leonard Hill. You can support us and the author by purchasing your own copy from our Amazon Influencer shop here: https://amzn.to/3SzTNMi We may be eligible to also earn on qualifying orders. Thanks for your support!

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Kathi Lipp: Grieving Life's Small but Significant "Deaths" (Even When Others Don't Understand Your Loss) 6:58

11d ago6:58

6:58

"Sometimes, change has to be grieved. Grief feels like a strong word, but I believe it is an accurate one. Sometimes I struggle because I know I'm experiencing a loss, but I don't want to let myself feel the loss. It's so much easier to pretend that I am not suffering, that if I can just wait out the grief, it will all go away, and I can get back t…

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Tasha Jun: Why Chase Normal When You Can Rest in Love Instead? 6:01

12d ago6:01

6:01

"We will all struggle with the lie of normal. We will all struggle with the lie of normal throughout our lives. I see this just as often among adults and Christian adults no less, as I do among kids. The fight to name certain ways and people groups as normal while others are excluded seems to come with the heritage of our nation and world. I keep a…

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Kaitlyn Bouchillon: Temples, Trails, and When God Says “No” 7:19

15d ago7:19

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"The One who is the Way and made the Way provides what and who we need each step of the way. Not everything is ours to do, but may it be said of us that even when we receive a “no,” we bless the ones coming behind. May we be women who choose to celebrate instead of compete, who cheer instead of compare, who live and lead and love well." Leave a com…

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082 - Three More Surprisingly Simple Ways to Boost Your Child's Brain Development (Plus a Bonus Tip) 9:06

14d ago9:06

9:06

If you're eager to find easy and effective methods to support your child's brain development, you've come to the right place. Today, we're continuing our enlightening discussion with three more simple yet powerful tips that you can implement immediately. These strategies are designed to seamlessly fit into your daily routine, making a significant i…

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Janine Crum: God Leans in Close to Hear the Voices of His Children 5:31

14d ago5:31

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"When I find myself laden with mom guilt or the shame of not doing enough, feeling restless or worn out, this whisper of truth spills into my soul: When we cry out for comfort, our Heavenly Father hears us. God does not grow weary; He leans in close to hear the voices of His children." Leave a comment for our guest author today: https://incourage.m…

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56//Kindergarten Test Practice Questions: DIBELS, CKLA, & iSteep 11:19

15d ago11:19

11:19

You’ve just received your letter with your child’s kindergarten test date, and you have no idea what to expect. What if she doesn’t know any of the answers? What if the teacher says he is not ready for kindergarten? If you listen to today’s show, you will have all the tools you need to help your child do well on kindergarten beginning of the year t…

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Jen Schmidt: From Trash to Treasure 6:05

15d ago6:05

6:05

"I truly believe that if Jesus walked these streets today, He would definitely hang out at His local thrift store." Leave a comment for Jen: https://incourage.me/?p=240575 -- If you love listening to the (in)courage podcast, you’ll love our books, devotionals, agenda planners, Bible, and Bible studies! Shop the full (in)courage collection at dayspr…

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Melissa Zaldivar: What It's Like to Be Single on a Sunday 8:05

28d ago8:05

8:05

"So often, single people say they don't feel welcome in the church, so I want to give you this antidote: welcome them. Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 4 that we are all part of the body of Christ, but sometimes we miss out on one another and it actually means that the church is not as strong as it could be. If a member of the body is feeling disc…

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Jennifer Dukes Lee: For Anyone Who Thinks She’s Failing 5:11

19d ago5:11

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"Maybe you’ve been like me — caught between your grand plans and your actual life. Maybe you’ve been feeling a little panicky that what you intended to do, simply hasn’t gotten done. Maybe what we all really need right now is to remember that God has this all under control. We get to simply pray, 'God, help me to make choices today that honor Your …

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Holley Gerth: For the One Feeling a Little Tired Today 7:36

20d ago7:36

7:36

"You never have to be afraid that you’re letting God down by being human. Your loving God is compassionate toward your tiredness. Your faithful God is able to use even your weakest moments to show His strength. Your limitless God isn’t held back by your limitations." Leave a comment for Holley: https://incourage.me/?p=239709 -- The DaySpring Summer…

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081 - Three Surprisingly Simple Ways to Boost Your Child's Brain Development 13:29

21d ago13:29

13:29

Welcome to another enriching episode of the Discerning Parenting Podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to every parent's heart—boosting your child's brain development. Contrary to what you might think, you don't need elaborate methods or costly tools to give your child's cognitive abilities a significant boost. Over the course of t…

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Ligia Andrade: Answer This: Is Jesus Truly Enough? 6:16

21d ago6:16

6:16

"God's invitation to me and to you is a wholehearted surrender. Like a robber caught red-handed, arms flailing to the sky, finally giving up, we too have the opportunity to confess that we’re a wild mess and accept that Jesus is enough; the cross is enough. We must reach the end of ourselves, where we can wholeheartedly proclaim, 'You can have all …

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55: 3 Ways to Quickly Teach Sight Words When Flashcards Don’t Work 14:52

21d ago14:52

14:52

I had a grandmother reach out to me recently about how to help her granddaughter learn her tricky words for kindergarten. She said they had practiced the tricky words using several different fun activities such as magnetic letters, writing the words with different marker colors, bingo, but her granddaughter was still struggling with several of the …

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Michele Cushatt: A Friend of Sinners 7:44

22d ago7:44

7:44

"Jesus doesn't simply tolerate interruptions and the people who make them. He welcomes them. Jesus finds the people most unwanted and out of place, and rather than wait for them to make a fuss, He pulls out a chair and offers them a seat. Why? Because they aren't an interruption to His plan — they are His plan. So am I. And so are you. Tax collecto…

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Bonus Episode with Cleere Cherry Reaves, author of Unfiltered 39:23

24d ago39:23

39:23

In this episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews author Cleere Cherry Reaves about her book Unfiltered: Living Raw, Real, and Redeemed by Jesus. They discuss the importance of bringing our unfiltered selves to God, the dangers of perfectionism, and the need to redefine our identity based on who God says we are. They also explore t…

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Dawn Camp: We All Need a Soft Place to Land 5:32

25d ago5:32

5:32

"I can use what I’ve learned to become a better—and more compassionate—human being. Can you remember a time you maintained a normal facade while falling apart on the inside? I can. We’re instructed to “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). When we choose kindness as our first response instead of our last, we…

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Tyra Rains: I Was Not Alone and Neither Are You 7:44

26d ago7:44

7:44

"The disciples were all in the boat with Jesus when the storm came. They were all freaking out and afraid. They woke Jesus up and asked Him if He even cared that they were about to die. I always thought it was ridiculous of them to accuse Jesus of not caring. However, there have been many times I’ve done the same thing. I may not have said it exact…

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Barb Roose: Giving up Good for God's Best 7:02

1M ago7:02

7:02

"God never asks us to give up more than He is willing to give us. Perhaps you've sensed that God is nudging you to give up something for His holy good. You have permission to grieve in the giving up. I also encourage you to hold onto the reassurance that God will fill that space in His time with His goodness just for you." Leave a comment for Barb:…

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080 - 3 Myths On How Kids Learn That Are Stressing Parents Out 16:58

28d ago16:58

16:58

Welcome to today's episode of the Discerning Parenting Podcast, where we delve into the fascinating world of childhood learning. Have you ever wondered if some of the most commonly held beliefs about how kids learn might actually be myths? Imagine if shifting your perspective could not only alleviate your stress and guilt but also enhance your chil…

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Cleere Cherry Reaves: What's in Your Hand? 6:36

28d ago6:36

6:36

"God can use anyone to accomplish His will. Did you know that Moses classified himself as being "slow of speech and tongue"? The very weakness that was a root of insecurity for him became the thing God wanted to use to redeem His people. God also told Moses that his brother Aaron, who was a good speaker, could accompany him and help him when he fel…

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54 How Auditing Your Time Can Help Your Child Quickly Learn How to Read 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

Do you constantly say to yourself, ”I wish I had more time to help my child learn how to read?” My children learned to read at age 3, but our daughter didn’t have as strong of reading skills as her older brothers. During that time, I was so overwhelmed with work and life that I rarely read her any bedtime stories. It wasn’t until I audited my time …

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Laura Kelly Fanucci: How to Hover Over Your Chaos 7:26

29d ago7:26

7:26

"Chaos is only — and always — the start of the story. Morning sickness, messy first drafts, and even the Monday school rush have taught me that beginnings can be difficult. But we can’t lose heart when we encounter chaos. God might be drawing near in ways we can’t see, hovering close to our murky waters. Every masterpiece starts with a sketch, and …

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Bonus Episode with Lisa-Jo Baker, author of It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping 39:11

1M ago39:11

39:11

In this bonus episode of the (in)courage podcast, Becky Keife interviews Lisa-Jo Baker about her new book, 'It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping' and the healing journey she went through with her father. They discuss Lisa-Jo's relationship with (in)courage, her journey of writing the book, and the themes of fear and violence in her family history. Lis…

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Robin Dance: What It Really Means to Be an Influencer 7:40

1M ago7:40

7:40

"Has it occurred to you, sweet sister, that you are an influencer? The reality is you don’t have to have thousands of followers on your favorite social media platform to be an influencer; in fact, you don’t have to be on social media at all. If an influencer is simply a person who inspires or guides the actions of others, has it occurred to you, sw…

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Lisa-Jo Baker: How to Grow a Healthy Family Tree 8:29

1M ago8:29

8:29

"'The grace of the Gospel is that on ordinary Tuesdays it’s still not too late to write a new ending. I was incapable of rescuing myself. History and my own story had proven this over and over. Instead, I recognized that the same God who had rescued Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob would need to be the one to rescue me from being drowned by the history th…

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Simi John: What Do You Do When You're Bored? 6:33

1M ago6:33

6:33

"It’s easy to discount the bad habits or the casual things we do when we are bored, like Copper grazing on grass. But friend, it is time to recognize that sometimes those are the very things that are leading us away from becoming who God is calling us to be. So let's take inventory of our hearts and be intentional with every moment, even the boring…

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079 - What To Consider When Choosing An Educational System For Your Child with Drs. Jack Herrin and Janys Lim 42:33

1M ago42:33

42:33

Welcome to today's episode! We are diving into a topic that often sparks passionate debates, especially on social media: choosing the right educational system for your child. You’ve probably encountered many strong opinions—some advocating for Montessori, others for traditional schooling, and many more in between. This can make the decision feel ov…

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