ep69 - Passing on Our Faith Through Story with Bob Hartman

In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews veteran Christian author Bob Hartman. They discuss Hartman's extensive body of work, focusing on the importance of children's literature in passing on faith. Bob shares insights into his creative process, the significance of storytelling in faith, and the balance between fun and respect for biblical narratives. The conversation also touches on his collaborative work with illustrators and his upcoming projects, including the Act Along Bible. They also chat about Bob's serious love of food, beautiful places and how he likens himself to the cartoon character Bandit from the TV show Bluey. Listen now. Links Help keep this podcast on the web by simply buying me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattmcchlery Sponsor an episode of this podcast Click for Advertising info Visit Matt McChlery's website mattmcchlery.com Shop Bob Hartman Books on St Andrews Bookshop website Takeaways Bob Hartman has written over a hundred books for children. Christian books for children are vital for passing on faith. Rhyming text can enhance engagement in children's literature. Respecting the biblical text is crucial in storytelling. Storytelling is essential to understanding faith and God. Creativity reflects God's nature and is important in discipleship. Collaboration with illustrators is key to children's books. The Act Along Bible encourages interactive storytelling. Supporting local Christian bookshops is important for community. Hartman has two upcoming books focusing on the kingdom of God. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christian Book Blurb 01:00 Meet Bob Hartman: A Veteran in Christian Writing 02:54 The Importance of Christian Books for Children 05:15 The Art of Rhyming in Children's Literature 07:42 Balancing Fun and Faith in Storytelling 11:01 The Power of Storytelling in Faith 14:43 Creativity in Discipleship for Children 16:39 The Collaborative Process with Illustrators 19:25 Exploring the Act Along Bible 24:10 Getting to Know Bob Hartman 29:00 Future Projects and Upcoming Books 31:57 Where to Find Bob Hartman and His Work