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What if your ordinary life was just the beginning of a supernatural war for the fate of humanity?

What if the devil lived among us in human form—and your mission was to find him before it’s too late?

What if saving the world meant risking your soul—and everything you thought you knew about good and evil?

Check out AlphaRed Comics by James Nguyen.

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Super Hero Fiction for Middle Grade

What if you found out you could control gravity—during a school vision test?

What if your boring life suddenly launched you into a world of secret agents, superpowers, and flying possibilities?

What if the only person who could help you master your powers… was also the person you were told to avoid?

Guest Author: Meredith Davis

Book: The Amazing Adventures of Noah Minor

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• 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.

James is a former stealth pilot who has been shot at, locked up with missiles, and pursued by an armed terrorist on a winding German road. He is a multi-award-winning author of suspense and fantasy novels for adults and children and the developer of the Lightraiders discipleship games and novels.

www.Lightraiders.com

LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 30 – LET’S GO FISHING DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 29 – A FAMILIAR VOICE DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 28 – MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 27 – THE BEST NEWS EVER DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 26 – NO BOULDER, NO BODY! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 25 – THE SABBATH AND THE STONE DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 24 – FRIENDS OR FOES? DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 23 – THE LEAST WE COULD DO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 22 – WHAT NOW? DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 21 – THE QUAKE AND THE CURTAIN DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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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 families find exciting, faith-filled books for their boys. Our mission is to raise strong, courageous warriors for the kingdom of God. Join us on a quest to discover stories that inspire our boys to grow into godly young men.

Our guest author today is Carolyn Leiloglou. 

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Carolyn Leiloglou is the author of the award-winning middle grade fantasy series The Restorationists. She is the granddaughter of art collectors, daughter of an art teacher, and homeschooling mom to four wildly creative kids. Carolyn and her husband Demetrios make their home in San Antonio, Texas, and you can find her everywhere online as House full of Bookworms.

LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 20 – WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 19 – WHO TURNED OUT THE LIGHTS? DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 18 – ANOTHER MOTHER DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 17 – THE HILL OF THE SKULL DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 16 – THE PERFECT LAMB DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 15 -THERE MUST BE SOME MISTAKE DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 14 – CRUCIFY HIM! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 13 – COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 Family […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 12 – I AM DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 11 – I DON’T KNOW THE MAN! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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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 tales of espionage, intrigue, and suspense. He’s the author of the Core Series and a 2025 Realm Awards finalist for his debut novel Core Deception. Learn more at www.JeremiahFriedli.com

LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 10 – SEALED WITH A KISS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 9– SLEEPYHEADS DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 Family Bible […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 8 – BREAD AND BETRAYAL DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 7 – NEVER, EVER! DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 6 – FLESH AND BLOOD DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 5 – STINKY FEET DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 4 – AN EVIL PLAN DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 3 – A SECRET MEETING DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! […]

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LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 2 – PALM BRANCHES AND PIGEON POOP DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK HERE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come […]

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Come and See!  invites families of elementary-aged children to experience firsthand the anticipation, the sorrow, the tragedy, the fear, and the ultimate triumph of Jesus’ death and resurrection.  LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 1 – A BIG SURPRISE Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  Did you ever […]

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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.

Every boy has a question in his heart:  Do I have what it takes to be a man?   Today we’re going to find out where our boys can find the answer to their question. WELCOME TO EPISODE 20 OF REDEEMING THE CHAOS WITH LAURIE CHRISTINE! WILD AT HEART In the last few episodes of Redeeming […]

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It’s no mystery that our boys love fighting and adventure.  They are drawn to TV shows and movies 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 […]

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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. Welcome to episode 18 of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine!  (In case you forgot, […]

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Hey friends!  In my last episode, I promised an exciting announcement:  The Family Bible Connection is getting a new name!  Stay tuned!   Welcome to episode #17 of The Family Bible Connection Podcast with Laurie Christine!  NEW DIRECTION Well, I am going to just jump right in and tell you all about the new direction that my […]

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the noise and hustle of the Christmas season?  Do you worry that your kids are missing the whole point of Christmas?  In this episode, my special guest and I talk about ways to keep Christ at the center of Christmas. Welcome to episode #12 of The Family Bible Connection Podcast […]

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Grumbling, complaining, whining.  They’re all evidence of a heart full of discontentment. But what do we do about it?  How do we teach our kids to be content? Welcome to Episode #10 of the Family Bible Connection!  During the month of November, we are talking about contentment.  If you missed the first blog post / […]

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Do your kids struggle with contentment? Are your children never happy with what they have, but always wanting something bigger or better? It’s only the first week of November, and my kids have already been working on their Christmas lists for several weeks.  Now, I don’t mind having ideas of what they would like for […]

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Raise your hand if you love books!  I sure do. Reading books together is one of my favorite ways to connect with my kids. But trying to organize your children’s books can often be a challenge!  Keep reading to learn 5 easy steps to creatively organize your children’s books. Or you can listen here:   […]

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THE FAMILY BIBLE CONNECTION, EPISODE 007 Are you looking for a fun, creative way to teach kids about love and kindness? I have a special guest on the podcast today.  You’re not going to want to miss it…  WELCOME, SHELLEEN WEAVER Our guest today is a poet, former Miss Teen of Pennsylvania, a singer/songwriter/recording artist, […]

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It’s easy to get discouraged when you don’t see immediate results in your parenting. Parenting is a long-term investment. I can’t cash in my parenting efforts next week and hope to see any visible return.  But, if I continue to be faithful in what God has called me to do, if I continue to pray […]

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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.

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. 

I’m your host, Laurie Christine. I’m the author of the Dragon Slayer Bible Series, adventure-packed biblical fiction for 8-12 year old boys. I’m also a wife and mom to 4 wild, wonderful young men. My boys are currently 9, 10, 13, and 14.

I am busy interviewing and scheduling authors for the new episodes of the Sword and Story podcast. Those new author interviews will be airing later this summer. 

But in the meantime, I think it’s important that we take some time to understand how God created our boys. Last week we listened to an interview with Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA. If you missed that episode, go back and listen to episode 2 of the sword and story podcast and you can find that at swordandstorypodcast.com. In that episode, Mark and I discussed how we can let our boys be boys.

This week, we’re tackling the question:  Why are my boys so wild? Why are they so loud? Why do they have so much energy? 

If we want to find books that will help our boys to become strong, courageous warriors for God’s Kingdom, we need to understand some of the core desires that God has given boys. That’s what we’re going to talk about in today’s episode. 

CONNECT WITH GOD As moms of little ones, it’s often a struggle to personally find time to spend with God and read His Word. But when we don’t take time to read our Bibles and connect with God, we often become dry sponges, with nothing left to pour into the lives of our kids.  So […]

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Have you ever wondered how to make family devotions engaging for your kids? Keep reading for 8 practical tips!  EPISODE 004 INTRO “Hey kids! Tonight we’re going to have a picnic!  Did you know that Jesus had a picnic with his followers and there were 5,000 people who came to the picnic!  Can you imagine […]

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Do you struggle to get your kids excited about reading the Bible? Imagine this: You’ve gathered the kids together before bed to read a Bible story. But one kid is jumping on the sofa and still hasn’t brushed her teeth or put PJ’s on. One kid is running around chasing the dog. One kid has […]

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