EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 37 MIN
Bible Stories on Wheels: Sparking Faith in Little Ones with Author Valerie Ellis | Ep. 43 | Season 3
from Mama Bear Prayers · host Charity Rios
In this inspiring episode of the Mama Bear Prayers Podcast, host Charity Rios sits down with Valerie Ellis, Christian mom and author of a unique children’s Bible storybook that uses vehicles to make Bible characters fun and relatable for young kids.Together, they dive into what it means to raise faith-filled children in today’s world, how to engage your child’s heart through what they love, and why intentional spiritual formation matters—especially in the little moments of everyday parenting.Whether you’re looking for fresh ways to talk about God with your toddler, or simply need encouragement as a Christian mom, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, spiritual encouragement, and creative ideas you can use right away.How Valerie’s Bible book uses cars and trucks to capture young readers’ attentionWhy kids’ interests can be a bridge to deep faith conversationsSimple ways to talk about Jesus in everyday routinesHow to support your child’s spiritual growth without pressureEncouraging reminders that God is the one who grows their faithA sneak peek into Valerie’s upcoming book about animals and spiritual lessonsHow moms can uplift each other by sharing resources and experiencesConnect with Valerie:Books Mentioned:Let's Go Bible AdventuresWild Faith Devotional for KidsShare the Joy: A Christmas Lift the Flap BookEveryday Parables WebsiteValerie's InstagramValerie's favorite mascara: Thrive tubing mascaraImportant Links:Download “The ABCs of Praying with Authority: A Mama Bear’s Guide to Spiritual Strength”Follow Mama Bear Prayers on InstagramMama Bear Prayers on You TubeSpeaking and Coaching inquires or to connect further with Charity go here.Charity's Books00:00 Introduction to Let's Go Bible Adventures01:56Valerie's Family and Inspiration Behind the Book04:06Unique Format of the Devotional06:39Balancing Fun and Biblical Accuracy09:43Favorite Stories and Their Impact11:39Practical Parenting Tips for Spiritual Formation14:53Navigating Spiritual Conversations with Older Kids17:57The Long View in Parenting and Spiritual Growth21:10Embracing Unique Learning Styles in Children21:47Introducing the Wild Faith Devotional for Kids26:18Spiritual Practices for Busy Moms30:22Fun and Lighthearted Questions35:30Connecting with Valerie's Journey and Work37:08Encouragement for Mamas
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