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Hey Fellow Dads, If we could sit down together and talk, I’d want to ask you…What books did you read this past year, either to your family or on your own? Which were your favorites? And what are your goals for the coming year? I hope my answers to these questions encourage you to make your own lists and continue in the good work of leading your family. —Nathan   Terms Semiquincentennial: lit. half of 500 years. 250th year. Books I Read to My Family in 2025 The Cross Versus the Crescent: More Missionary Stories About Work Among Muslims, by Captain Eric G. Fisk The Morning Star of the Reformation, by Andy Thompsen Alaskan Adventures: Hunting and Fishing by Faith, by Bert Shultz Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science, by Louis Giglio Of Skies and Seas: Discovering the Wonders of God’s World, by Joanne E. De Jonge Top Ten Books of 2025 (Theology) The Holy Spirit, Your Best Friend, by Adrian Rogers (Prayer) Prayer Power Unlimited, by J. Oswald Sanders (Parenting) Screens and Teens, by Kathy Koch (Missions) In the Presence of My Enemies, by Gracia Burnham (American History) If You Can Keep It, by Eric Metaxas (World History) The Story of China, by Michael Wood (Autobiography—survival—set in WWII) Out of the Depths: An Unforgettable WWII Story of Survival, Courage, and the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis, by Edgar Harrell, USN, Ret. (Theology) Heaven: Biblical Answer to Common Questions, by Randy Alcorn (Fiction-wilderness survival-adventure) Lost in the Barrens, by Farley Mowat (Humor) Peanuts, by Charles Schulz Bonus titles (Biography) How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life, by Peter Robinson (Biography - Combat, Courage) Legend: The Incredible Story of Green Beret Sergeant Roy Benavidez's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines, by Eric Blehm (Inspirational) The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters, by Andy Andrews (Biographical fiction - missions) Silent Road to Rescue, by Denise J. Williamson (Biography – history) Three Days in January: Dwight Eisenhower’s Final Mission, by Bret Baier and Catherine Whitney Anticipating 2026… (continue) Reading one chapter of Proverbs for corresponding date. (continue) Reading three chapters in ongoing Bible reading. (continue) Homeschooling our children (continue) Leading daily Bible times and family times (continue) Having Daddy Times with my children (continue) Prioritizing date weekly date times with my wife (continue) Leading my family to make church attendance and participation in church ministries a vital part of our lives. We have also been invited to help with some special ministry opportunities. I really hope to visit some family and friends we haven’t seen in a long time. Above all, I want to be faithful to my Lord Jesus Christ and be ready always to give an answer for the reason of the hope that is in me with meekness and fear. Quotes “True, there are only twelve hours in the day, but there are fully twelve hours in the day—sufficient time to do all the will of God. There is always enough time to do that.” —J. Oswald Sanders, in Prayer Power Unlimited [When pastoring a church, George Whitefield] “divided the day into three parts—eight hours for study and retirement, eight hours for sleep and meals, and eight hours for reading prayers, catechizing, and visiting the parish. The profit I reaped by these exercises…was unspeakable.” —George Whitefield’s journal, quoted in Forgotten Founding Father, by Stephen Mansfield “I have observed that before God calls me to a public work, He always sends me into some retirement.”—G. Whitefield “Our lives are not the same as Whitefield’s, nor should we try to emulate him or any other man in every detail—but we may and should feel compelled to improve in certain areas when we see how those men excelled in those areas—and it’s not a bad idea to ask the Lord how we should change in those areas, if it all. I know this—I long to be a more faithful servant of my Lord Jesus Christ, and managing my time better than I did in 2025 and praying more consistently than I did in 2025 will prove major factors in my desire coming to fruition—to be a better servant to my Lord Jesus Christ.” —Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/march-of-the-victors License code: RH8BJYAJCKI9WIS9   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC  

Hey Fellow Dads, We want to continuously lead our families to think about Christ, to learn about Him, to love Him, to serve Him, and to share His gospel throughout the year. I think Christmas is a great time of year to recalibrate and refocus our attention on Him, especially as we prepare to step into a new year. Here are seven ways to help us do that. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Genesis 3:15 📖 Genesis 49:8-12 📖 Micah 5:2 📖 Psalm 132:1-12 📖 Matthew 1-2 📖 Luke 1-2 📖 John 1 📖  Hebrews 10:25 Books 📚  Jotham’s Journey, by Arnold Ytreeide 📚  Bartholomew’s Passage, by Arnold Ytreeide 📚  Ishtar’s Odyssey, by Arnold Ytreeide Quotes “While we’re trying to keep the emphasis on Christ, it’s easy to get lost in the details and forget what we’re actually doing—remember and rejoice in Jesus Christ and the fact that God sent Him to be our Saviour.”—Nathan “Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel.”—from “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” originally by Charles Wesley, altered by others, including George Whitefield “So many opportunities abound, but we want our children to know that we as dads depend on the Lord to open the doors, to help us open our mouths, and to open hearts to the gospel of Christ.”—Nathan “Who is He in Yonder Stall?” by Benjamin Russell Hanby (1866) 1 Who is He in yonder stall, At whose feet the shepherds fall? Who is He in deep distress, Fasting in the wilderness? 2 Who is He the people bless For His words of gentleness? Who is He to whom they bring All the sick and sorrowing? 3 Lo! at midnight, who is He Prays in dark Gethsemane? Who is He on yonder tree Dies in grief and agony? 4 Who is He that from the grave Comes to heal and help and save? Who is He that from His throne Rules through all the world alone? Chorus: ’Tis the Lord, O wondrous story! ’Tis the Lord, the King of glory! At His feet we humbly fall, Crown Him, crown Him Lord of all! Ideas Each morning, read a portion of Scripture relating to the Lord’s first coming with your family. Encourage your children to make more gifts more than they buy. At daily family times, read stories that focus on the Lord’s first coming. Look for ways to show the love of Christ in acts of service to do together. Sing songs of Jesus’ birth together. Be sure to include regular church attendance together. Pray that God will use your family during this season to help lead people to the Lord Jesus Christ. If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group Notes https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/angels-we-have-heard-on-high License code: V3ZSRIWSNPJPND4W https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express  License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/holly-jones/o-come-all-ye-faithful  License code: 8QZSITEB05HP4Y6L

Hey Fellow Dads, Looking for a good Christian devotional book? Amazon has over 90,000 options to wade through! But here are five great choices for classic devotional books that have stood the test of time and will continue to encourage you for years to come. --Nathan Books (with links) 📚  Daily Light on the Daily Path https://www.wholesomewords.org/resources/bbagster.html https://dailylightdevotional.org 📚  Morning and Evening, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 📚  The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions, by Arthur Bennett https://puritanboard.com/threads/is-valley-of-vision-the-greatest-misunderstanding-in-puritan-literature.114643/ 📚  Days of Praise (quarterly devotional magazine) https://www.icr.org/icr-magazines 📚  Any good hymnal      📖  Great Hymns of the Faith, published by Brentwood-Benson      https://brentwoodbenson.com/63-great-hymns-of-the-faith-blue.html      📖  Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, published by Melody Publications      https://melodypublications.com/collections/frontpage      📖  Rejoice, published by Majesty Music      https://www.majestymusic.com/hymnals/rejoice-hymnal.html      📖  Bible Truth Hymns, published by Bible Truth Music      https://bibletruthmusic.com/product-category/hymnals-hymnals/hymnals/ Quotes “’He that hath made his refuge God,’ might serve as the title of a true believer. A hypocrite, when afflicted by God, resents the infliction, and, like a slave, would run from the Master who has scourged him; but not so the true heir of heaven, he kisses the hand which smote him, and seeks shelter from the rod in the bosom of the God who frowned upon him.” —Charles Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, Nov. 19, Evening “When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain, I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.” —“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” by Isaac Watts “Jesus! the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease, 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life and health and peace. “He breaks the power of cancelled sin, he sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; his blood availed for me.” —“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing,” by Charles Wesley If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Dads, We’ve thought about several reasons why we ought to use devotional books to help us walk with God, but how do we actually put these tools to use in realistic ways? In this episode, I’ll give you six practical ways to make devotional books a genuine benefit to your fellowship with the Lord. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Job 23:12 “Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.” 📖 Deuteronomy 33:25b “…and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.” 📖 Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Books 📚 Morning and Evening, by Charles Spurgeon 📚 Daily Light on the Daily Path, by Jonathan Bagster & Robert Bagster Quotes “Make heaven crowded.” —Charlie Kirk “I admit, I’m guilty of having far more books than I’ll ever have time enough to read—here on my desk, next to my desk on a bookshelf, and on my nightstand, I’ve got devotional books I’m slowly working through. “If I could go back 15 years and give myself advice that I should listen to, concerning devotional books, I think it would be, get one or two books that godly men you respect recommend, and read them, systematically, day-by-day.” —Nathan “[It’s] for you to figure out how God leads you—individually. After all, the point is to use tools that aid you in your fellowship with God.” —Nathan “Just like eating is necessary every day (unless we’re fasting), we must spend some time each day in God’s word. For a Christian who wants to walk with God—especially for a dad who is striving to lead his family in God’s way—spending time in God’s word every day is a non-negotiable.” —Nathan “…if we don’t consciously make time every day to read, we probably won’t. And that’s true for everything we ought to be reading, whether it be the Bible itself, or devotional books, or biographies, or civics, or whatever. We’ve got to make time, and that probably includes writing down on a daily to-do list—and holding ourselves to it.” —Nathan “We live in a time when we are used to scrolling through short posts, laughing at memes, watching short videos, and then forgetting about them. “Reading devotional books can help us to train our brains in the lost art of meditation, and if they’re the right kind of devotional literature, they can give us nourishing material to feed our souls.” —Nathan “Do not mistake feeling moved by a motivating truth for actual action in response to that truth.” —Nathan How Do You Use Devotional Books? Start by using only one or two devotional books. Carve out some time, regularly, to read them. Read the selection or amount you need to read for the season of life you’re currently in. After you have read a selection, meditate on what you’ve read. Look for a practical way to live out whatever truth God teaches you. Share nuggets of truth with others. If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group. Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/holy-holy-holy License code: N48B3XBZ80MK0VQJ   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Intro Hey Dads, A man was shot while exercising his first amendment right to free speech—because someone deemed what he said to be evil. What was this man’s message, and what should our response be as believers—and especially as Christian dads? How can we fight lies not with violence, but with truthful words? - Nathan Scriptures 📖 1 Timothy 4:12 📖 Hebrews 9:27 📖 Romans 8:28 Quotes 🎵 “And though this world with devils filled should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us.” —Martin Luther, in “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” 📜 “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.“ —The First Amendment to the Constitution of These United States of America 🎤 “He genuinely respected and genuinely loved, in a Christian manner, the people on the other side of the table. He didn’t hate anybody…. He was trying to win the argument, but he had tremendous compassion for the people he was debating, always, and he had the right heart about it.”—Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson 🎤 “Beat the idea, not the person.”—Joseph Ching 🎤 “He knew that the free speech that we are guaranteed, both in the public square and in to practice our own religious faith as we see most fitting according to our conscience, that’s not something that most people have had throughout history…that’s something most people in the world still do not have.”—Nathan 🎤 “2A, not only chronologically but also logically, follows 1A.”—Nathan 🎤 “It’s like somebody put the Constitution up on a wall and shot the First Amendment.”—Mike Rowe, on Charlie Kirk’s assassination 🎤 “I want to be remembered for courage for my faith. That would be the most important thing. The most important thing is my faith.”—Charlie Kirk 🎤 “He cared for people because of his Christian faith.” (speaker?) 🎤“When people stop talking, that’s when you get violence, that’s when civil war happens, because you start to think the other side is so evil and they lose their humanity.”—Charlie Kirk 🎤 “The world is evil….But our Savior. Our Lord. Our God. Не...Не is so good.”—Erika Kirk 🎤“[Charlie was] a real champion—a champion for the gospel, a champion for America, a champion for liberty, a champion for free speech. Charlie Kirk died September 10, 2025. Let’s allow his life to impact us, and let’s allow his example to stir us to do what’s right—with conviction, with courage, with compassion.”—Nathan 🎤 “We are not talking about this particular point to say let’s stir up anger and let’s go find some Leftists and return the favor. No, not at all. What I do want you to recognize is, first, that the threat is real in America today, that if you stand up for what’s true, what’s right, biblically and morally, with moral objectivity, with common sense, you paint a target on yourself and on your children. Second, recognize where the threat comes from. The threat is coming from people who reject God, who reject the Bible, who reject natural law, who reject common sense."—Nathan  Resources 🖥️ The Constitution of the United States of America https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript 🖥️ Eric Metaxas Answers Hard Questions About Charlie Kirk https://www.prageru.com/videos/eric-metaxas-answers-hard-questions-about-the-murder-of-charlie-kirk?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_14963361 Books 📚 The Christian After Death, by Robert Ervin Hough 📚 Heaven: Biblical Answers to Common Questions, by Randy Alcorn 📚 God Has a Wonderful Plan for Your Life: The Myth of the Modern Message, by Ray Comfort (a book Charlie Kirk recommended on his podcast Main Thoughts Charlie didn’t allow his age to keep him from actively engaging people in the public marketplace of ideas. We don’t hold Charlie up as a standard of perfection, but he did live an exemplary Christian life (both for the unsaved to see what a Christian life looks like and for saved people to see how they should live). Charlie sought to beat the wrong ideas people had, while not attacking the person who held the wrong ideas. Charlie read widely, enabling himself to understand and thereby argue against the opposition. (He referred to himself as an “autodidact,” a self-educated individual.) Charlie’s impact is being multiplied since his death. Charlie was committed to free speech, because he was grounded in scripture and in our American history. We often don’t recognize the treasure we have in people until we lose them. Charlie’s passing is a great time to remember Romans 8:28. Three words stand out as we reflect on Charlie’s life—conviction, courage, and compassion. 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Hey fellow dads, What’s the difference between doctrinal and devotional books? Why are good devotional books so helpful in our spiritual walk? Join us for today’s episode, and let’s find out. —Nathan Scriptures 📖  Matthew 12 📖  Isaiah 42 📖  Proverbs 11:14 📖  Proverbs 15:22 📖  Proverbs 24:6 📖  Proverbs 2:20 Books 📚 Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth, by Charles Ryrie 📚 Things Hard to be Understood: A Handbook of Biblical Difficulties, by David Cloud 📚 What Every Christian Ought to Know: Essential Truths for Growing Your Faith, by Adrian Rogers 📚 Reflections on the Gospels: Devotional Thoughts from the Pen of Vance Havner, compiled by Michael Catt 📚 Morning and Evening, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 📚 The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions, by Arthur Bennett Links ⛓️ https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional-series/the-valley-of-vision-devotional/ Why Use Devotional Books Perhaps the most obvious—they can help us understand the Bible. A devotional book can show us what God taught other Christians as they studied the Bible and prayed. A devotional book can allow us to acquaint ourselves with men and women who thought more deeply than most of us probably do now. Reading comments and insights into scripture written in an earlier generation or different culture can help us see the Bible’s truths outside our own culture and our presuppositions, and it can help us to see that the Bible transcends cultures, speaking to people of all ages and all backgrounds. They can help us to remember that we’re not alone in our Christian walk. If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/071-helps-for-your-daily-walk-part-1-why-use-devotional-books Credits 🎵 Aurora (used in pre-intro) https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/aurora License code: LF2WPZ5MJMTAKSQ6 🎵 Pony Express (used in show intro and outro) https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey fellow dads, Only God knows how long we'll live, but He can “teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” What Scriptures and books might help us do that? Tune in today and find out! —Nathan 📖 Scriptures Psalm 103:2 Romans 16:4 Matthew 9:36 Jeremiah 3:15 Psalm 90 Genesis 1-11 Philippians 2 1 Corinthians 15:53 Proverbs 13:22 Proverbs 20:7 💡 Main Thoughts We have only this one life to glorify God and serve our own generation. How we think and live will affect our wives, our children, and future generations. God only knows how long we will live. God only knows the best way for us to live those days. [Therefore, we should pray…] “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” 📚 Books One Second After You…Die, by Mark Cahill One Thing You Can’t Do In Heaven, by Mark Cahill The Christian After Death, by Robert Ervin Hough The Triumph of John and Betty Stam, by Mrs. Howard Taylor Through Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot (not mentioned directly in this episode, but recommended) 💬 Quotes “There are some books that are worth reading again.”—Nathan “Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.”— Jim Elliot “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” — Jim Elliot “When the time comes to die, make sure that all you have to do is die!” — Jim Elliot 📋 Facts William Tyndale translated the New Testament from Greek into English (and portions of the OT from Hebrew), and died at age forty-two. John and Betty Stam, missionaries who were martyred in China in 1934, were aged twenty-seven and twenty-eight, respectively. Jim Elliot, missionary martyr in Ecuador, was only twenty-eight. 💻 Links TBB Episode 58—Alaskan Adventures! (Part 2) Life expectancy calculator If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/070-only-one-life 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/time License code: ELBCG956919CA7MT https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey fellow dads, Happy Fourth of July! As your family celebrates America’s birthday, have you thought about the ideas that formed the foundation for our nation and the first Independence Day? Join us today as we talk about a book that reveals the largely unknown true history of America’s independence and discuss how to teach our children a Christian patriotism. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Proverbs 22:4 By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life. 📖 Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people. 📖 Psalm 33:12 Blessed [is] the nation whose God [is] the LORD; [and] the people [whom] he hath chosen for his own inheritance. 📖 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Book 📚 The Patriot’s Reference: Documents, Speeches, and Sermons that Compose the American Soul, Edited by Joel J. Miller and Kristen Parrish, published by Thomas Nelson. Not mentioned in podcast, but also helpful: 📚 The Revolution Myth by Glen Chambers and Gene Fisher. Out of print, but available from some used book sources. John Dickinson and Thomas Jefferson on the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, July 6, 1775 We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to the tyranny of irritated ministers, or resistance by force.—The latter is our choice.—We have counted the cost of this contest, and find nothing so dreadful as voluntary slavery.—Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding generations to that wretchedness which inevitably awaits them, if we basely entail hereditary bondage upon them. Our cause is just. Our Union is perfect. Our internal resources are great, and if necessary, foreign assistance is undoubtedly attainable.—We gratefully acknowledge as signal instances of the Divine favor towards us, that his Providence would not permit us to be called into this severe controversy, until we were grown up to our present strength, had been previously exercised in warlike operations, and possessed of the means of defending ourselves. With hearts fortified with these animating reflections, we most solemnly, before God and the world, declare, that, exerting the utmost energy of those powers, which our beneficent Creator hath graciously bestowed upon us, the arms we have been compelled by our enemies to assume, we will, in defiance of every hazard, with unabating firmness and perseverance, employ for the preservation of our liberties; being with one mind resolved to die freemen rather than to live slaves. Lest this declaration should disquiet the minds of our friends and fellow subjects in any part of the empire, we assure them that we mean not to dissolve that union which has so long and so happily subsisted between us, and which we sincerely wish to see restored.—Necessity has not yet driven us into that desperate measure, or induced us to excite any other nation to war against them. We have not raised armies with ambitious designs of separating from Great Britain, and establishing independent States. We fight not for glory or for conquest. We exhibit to mankind the remarkable spectacle of a people attacked by unprovoked armies, without any imputation, or even suspicion of offence. They boast of their privileges and civilization, and yet proffer no milder conditions than servitude or death. In our own native land, in defence of the freedom that is our birthright, and which we ever enjoyed till the late violation of it— for the protection of our property, acquired solely by the honest industry of our forefathers and ourselves, against violence actually offered, we have taken up arms. We shall lay them down when hostilities shall cease on the part of the aggressors, and all danger of their being renewed shall' be removed, and not before, With an humble confidence in the mercies of the supreme and impartial Judge and Ruler of the Universe, we most devoutly implore his Divine goodness to protect us happily through this great conflict, to dispose our adversaries to reconciliation on reasonable terms, and thereby to relieve the empire from the calamities of civil war. As quoted by Thaddeus Allen, in An Inquiry into the Views, Services, Principles and Influences of the Leading Men in the Origination of Our Union and the Formation and Administration of our Early Government, vol. 1 (Boston: Saxton & Kelt, 1847). Four simple, practical ideas to teach our children about the 4th of July: Tell them the stories of America’s past, with the words of the founders themselves. Show them that God did hear the humble prayers of the founding generation. Show them it’s good to celebrate America, with humble thanks to God. Model praying for our country. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/069-four-ideas-for-the-fourth-of-july 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! 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Hey Fellow Dads, What’s on your Father’s Day wishlist? It’s pretty easy to find items for ourselves . . . but what if this year we chose some gifts for our family? Here are a few suggestions—and they don’t even cost a thing! —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Hebrews 5:1-2 📖 Proverbs 23:26 📖 Deuteronomy 11:19 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:4 📖 John 19:25-27 📖 1 Cor. 15:3-8 📖 Mark 7:24-30 Books 📚 How to Be Your Wife’s Best Friend: 365 Ways to Show Your Love, by Dan Bolin and John Trent 📚 How to Be Your Daughter’s Daddy: 365 Ways to Show Her You Care, by Dan Bolin 📚 How to Be Your Little Man’s Dad: 365 Things to Do With Your Son, by Dan Bolin and Ken Sutterfield 📚 Three Days in Moscow: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire, by Bret Baier 📚 Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark, by J.C. Ryle Other Resources 🎧 Patch the Pirate Goes to the Jungle 🎧 Patch the Pirate and the Great American Time Machine 🎧 The Custards’ Last Stand Gifts to Give Your Family Patience Presence Playfulness Priority Prayer Related Episodes Episode 25—“We Need You, Dad” Episode 28—“Keep Daddy (& Mommy) Times” Episode 54—”Role #4: Priest” If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/boundless-possibilities License code: YXTBH96KKJYI92IE https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Many of us enjoy reading war stories—and I’ll recommend some great ones in today’s episode—but have you ever considered what needs and roles we might have in common with the heroes of those stories? Specifically, what principles can the history of D-day teach us for our roles as dads? That’s what I’ll discuss in today’s episode. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Ecclesiastes 9:10 📖 Proverbs 24:6 📖 Psalm 127:4 📖 Proverbs 13:22 📖 Proverbs 14:15 📖 1 Samuel 12:23 Books 📚 Three Days in January, by Bret Baier* 📚 The Boys of Pointe du Hoc: Ronald Reagan, D-Day, and the U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion, by Douglas Brinkley* 📚 The King’s Speech: How One Man Saved the British Monarchy, by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi* 📚 Band of Brothers, by Stephen Ambrose* Due to some situations and inappropriate language, these books are not recommended for children without parental censoring. Five Principles of D-Day The principle of seeing reality. The principle of planning. The principle of preparing. The principle of being decisive. The principle of praying. Links Imperial War Museum website President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s call to prayer Gen. Eisenhower's Order of the Day If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/067-d-day's-principles-for-dads 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/the-heart-of-hero License code: HN0D8KEDH653I62C

Hey Fellow Dads, This year marks the 500th anniversary since William Tyndale began publishing the first edition of his translation of the New Testament into English. Why should we celebrate William Tyndale and his 1525 English New Testament? In this episode, I want to pass along seven reasons we should become familiar with Tyndale, emulate his character, and appreciate his translation of the New Testament. —Nathan Why we should become familiar with William Tyndale, emulate his character, and appreciate his translation of the New Testament: Tyndale was converted to Christ through the scripture itself. His translation was the first of its kind. Tyndale worked from the purest of motives. Tyndale’s life overflowed with character qualities worth emulating. Tyndale influenced the English language itself. Tyndale sealed his testimony with his blood. Tyndale exhibited a Christ-like attitude. More Info https://www.textusreceptusbibles.com Five “sola” pillars of the Reformation sola scriptura (the Bible alone is sufficient) sola fide (by faith alone) sola gratiae (by grace alone) solus Christus (in Christ alone) soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone) William Tyndale was born in the early 1490s. “Tyndale” rhymes with “spindle.” Desiderius Erasmus published his Greek New Testament (later termed the “Textus Receptus”) in 1516. Tyndale left England in 1524, never to see his homeland again. In 1526, Tyndale completed the first edition of the New Testament in English. In 1528, Tyndale published The Parable of the Wicked Mammon and The Obedience of a Christian Man. London is located 745 miles north of New York City. Tyndale was kept in the Vilvoorde Castle, in Belgium, and martyred by strangling and burning at the stake outside its walls on October 6, 1536. Some words Tyndale introduce into the English language via his Translation of Scripture or other writings: Agreeing, brotherly, castaway, divider, fisherman, holy place, intercession, long-suffering, network, open door, passover, peace offering, zealous, allegorical, clear-eyed, impure, satisfactory, thanksgiving (For a fuller list, see Tyndale, by David Teems, Appendix B) If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/066-celebrate-william-tyndale-and-his-translation 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/the-ultimate-sacrifice License code: KNOKYA080OGRNKRZ

Hey Fellow Dads, What comes to your mind when you hold your baby? In this episode, I’ll share six lessons we can learn from holding our little ones. —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Isaiah 40:11 📖 Psalm 139:13-14 📖 2 Peter 1:10 📖 Ephesians 5:16 📖 Colossians 4:5 📖 Jude 3 📖 Exodus 33:11 📖 Proverbs 8:17, 34 Books 📖 The Holy Bible 📚 Witness, by Whittaker Chambers Note: I have not read Witness, so I can’t recommend the book. I heard the quote in another book which I’m currently listening to and found the quote online. Once I finish listening to that other book, if I think it worthy of recommending, I certainly will.) Why hold your little ones? Holding our little ones reminds us of the Giver and miracle of life. Holding our little ones reminds us of the fragility of life. Holding our little ones reminds us of the swift passing of life. Holding our little ones reminds us of the possibilities in their life. Holding our little ones reminds us of our responsibility in this life. Holding our little ones is an opportunity that’s a very short part this life. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/065-hold-your-little-ones 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/beloved License code: XSXGV51Y63ZRYYNV

Hey Fellow Dads, How can you prepare to be a father to a new baby? What do your wife and older children need before and after the birth? Is there a book that could help you prepare to be a new dad? And does the Bible say anything about this? Join us for today’s podcast and find out! —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Ephesians 5:25 📖 1 Peter 3:7 📖 Galatians 3:26 📖 Psalm 119:105 📖 Psalm 18:6 📖 Hebrews 12:2 Suggestions to Get Ready for a New Baby Love your wife intentionally in the months before and after birth. Listen to her needs and feelings. Learn all you can about your baby’s needs in advance. Continue to love and lead the rest of your family. Look to God on behalf of your entire family. Link Episode 28—Keep Daddy (& Mommy) Times Recommended Reading 📚 Congratulations, You’re Gonna Be a Dad! What’s Ahead from A to Z for First-Time Fathers, by Paul and Pam Pettit. Here’s what I like about this book and why I’d get it for a first-time dad: It’s written in a conversational, easy-to-read style. It’s designed to be picked up and used as a reference as needed, not as a sit-down-and-read-through-in-its-entirety volume. It contains well over 100 topics, arranged alphabetically. It is written in a straightforward, matter-of-fact way, so that what husbands need to know is made clear, all in a very honoring, respectful manner. It closes with a short section called “The Story of a Father and a Son”—the good news of God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son, and how God solved our sin problem in Christ. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/064-are-you-ready-for-this-baby 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC  

Hey Fellow Dads, This coming Lord’s Day is Easter—Resurrection Sunday—when we who follow the Lord Jesus Christ celebrate the fact that nearly 2000 years ago, after a brutal death by crucifixion, He literally, physically, victoriously walked out of His grave. Do we dads have any special role to play in how our families celebrate this event? As Christian dads, it’s our responsibility to lead our families to appreciate the importance of Jesus’ resurrection. Here are five ways you and I can do that for our families. —Nathan Scripture References 📖 Psalm 16 📖 Psalm 22 📖 Isaiah 53 📖 John 19-20 📖 Luke 24 📖 1 Corinthians 15 Hymns 🎵 “One Day!” 🎵 “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” 🎵 “Jesus Paid It All” 🎵 “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” 🎵 “Look, Ye Saints! The Sight is Glorious!” Books 📚 The Story of the Empty Tomb (Arch Books Paperback), by Bryan Davis 📚 A King is Risen, by Patricia St. John 📚 The Lamb, by John Cross 📚 101 Favorite Stories from the Bible, by Ura Miller Ways to Lead Your Family to Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection Read and discuss scripture passages about Christ’s resurrection together. Sing hymns that help us meditate on Christ’s resurrection together. Read books that tell the resurrection story together. Worship the Lord together as a family in your local church. (“Attend public worship.”) As a family, share the message of Christ’s resurrection. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/063-celebrate-our-risen-lord 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Thanks to Greg Howlett for making his instrumental hymn recordings available for free use! https://greghowlett.com/royalty-free-music-hymns-christian https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Whether or not we grew up building happy memories of home and family, one of our goals as dads should be to help the next generation to remember and rejoice in God and His blessings. How can we do that, and what are some good books that help us build those happy memories? Join us for today’s episode and find out! —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Deut. 6:12 📖 1 Chron. 16:11-15 📖 1 Samuel 17:37 📖 Prov. 10:7 📖 Prov. 22:1 📖 Prov. 5:18 📖 Prov. 23:24 -25 📖 Heb. 6:1 📖 Eph. 4:15 📖 1 Thes. 4:3 📖 1 Peter 1:15-16 📖 Eph. 5:26 📖 Psalm 78:1-7 Books The Lamb, by John Cross 101 Favorite Stories from the Bible, by Ura Miller The Holy Bible (Especially Psalms, Proverbs, Ephesians) A Young Person’s Guide to Knowing God, by Patricia St. John What Every Christian Ought to Know, by Adrian Rogers Jotham’s Journey, by Arnold Ytreeide Bartholomew’s Passage, by Arnold Ytreeide Ishtar’s Odyssey, by Arnold Ytreeide Tales of Persia: Missionary Stories from Islamic Iran, by William McElwee Miller and Bruce Van Patter Pastor Hsi: One of China’s Christians, by Mrs. Howard Taylor (Geraldine Taylor) The Rustling Grass, by Joane De Jonge My Listening Ears, by Joane De Jonge Of Skies and Seas, by Joane De Jonge Indescribable, by Louis Giglio These Are My People, by Mildred T. Howard God of the Brooks, by Bruce Hamilton God of the Aurora, by Bruce Hamilton The Cross Versus the Crescent, by Eric G. Fisk The Power of Christ’s Prayer Life, by Charles Spurgeon Night Preacher, by Louise Vernon The Bible Smuggler, by Louise Vernon Mr. Pipes and the British Hymn Makers, by Douglas Bond Mr. Pipes and Psalms and Hymns of the Reformation, by Douglas Bond The Attributes of God, by A.W. Tozer Morning Star of the Reformation, by Andy Thomson (pen name of Jeri Massi) Adventures of an Arctic Missionary Series, by Gloria Repp The Little House Series, by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Green Ember Series, by S.D. Smith Treasures of the Snow, by Patricia St. John The Knowledge of the Holy, by A.W. Tozer Quotes “I long for rural and domestic scenes, for the warbling of birds and the prattle of my children…As much as I converse with sages or heroes, they have very little of my love or admiration. I should prefer the delights of a garden to the dominion of the world.”—John Adams, quoted in Values and Virtues, p. 89, by Howard Hendricks and Bob Phillips “As the Holy Spirit uses the truths of His word to draw our children to Christ, so He also uses the truth of His word to sanctify them.”—Nathan “I can’t stress this enough—we as dads must, must, must spend individual time with each member of our families.”—Nathan “Do you regularly spend time with each of your children?”—Nathan “For the rest of their lives, my children will carry the memories of sitting together, as a family, in our living room, listening to great stories of God’s greatness and goodness through the lives of inspiring people.”—Nathan “What we do as a family together ought to build memories that help us become faithful and fruitful servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. And the books we read ought to inspire us to action for the glory of God and the good of others.”—Nathan “What we read helps to form who we are, as the words build into the memories that make us who we are; and I believe it’s one of our jobs as dads to keep the right kind of words before them, the kinds of words which will help our families build the best kinds of memories, and inspire them to do great things for the glory of God and the good of other ‘sons of Adam and daughters of Eve.’”—Nathan Guidelines for building happy memories into your children’s hearts Understand God’s plan for remembering. Determine your goal and aim for it. Make memories with individual members of your family. Make memories with the whole family. Make memories of serving together as a family, reaching outside your family. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/062-build-formative-memories-together 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/dave-whitcroft/he-is-strong License code: KFCGVHPRZLJYADNQ https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Last time we looked at some disadvantages of audiobooks as compared to printed books. Today’s episode will discuss six advantages of audiobooks, along with a list of some of my favorite audiobooks—I hope you enjoy many of them! —Nathan Books 📚 🎧  The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom 📚  💻  Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark, by J.C. Ryle, available to read online here in its original text: https://archive.org/details/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospel-of-mark-j-c-ryle-scan/page/6/mode/2up?view=theater 📚  Jotham’s Journey, by Arnold Ytreeide 📚 🎧 💻  This Country of Ours, by H.E. Marshall (narrated by Kara Shallenburg) America’s Heroes and History series, by Brian Kilmeade 📚  George Washington’s Secret Six 📚  Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates 📚  Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans 📚  Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers 📚  The President and the Freedom Fighter 📚  Teddy and Booker T. 📚  🎧 The Holy Bible, King James Version, narrated by Alexander Scourby 📚 🎧  Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voice, by David Teems, narrated by Simon Vance 📚  🎧 The Lamb, by John Cross, narrated by John Cross Quotes “In darkness God's truth shines most clear.” “Love is larger than the walls which shut it in.” “Perhaps only when human effort had done its best and failed, would God's power alone be free to work.” “No pit is so deep that God is not deeper still.” —Corrie Ten Boom, in The Hiding Place “Let believers cling to this doctrine with jealous watchfulness. With it, they stand upon a rock. Without it, they have nothing solid beneath their feet. Our hearts are weak. Our sins are many. We need a Redeemer who is able to save to the uttermost, and deliver from the wrath to come. We have such a Redeemer in Jesus Christ. He is ‘the mighty God.’ “ (Isaiah ix. 6.) “A great congregation no doubt is a pleasing sight. But the thought should often come across our minds, ‘How many of these people will reach heaven at last?’ “It is not enough to hear and admire popular preachers. It is no proof of our conversion that we always worship in a place where there is a crowd. Let us take care that we hear the voice of Christ Himself, and follow Him. —J.C. Ryle, in Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark “I’ve got a long list of books I really want to read, but I simply don’t have the time. Most of my reading is taken up with books that I need to read—my Bible first, that’s my soul food.” —Nathan Advantages of Listening to Audiobooks You can listen to audiobooks when you are doing activities that don't allow reading. Listening to an audiobook is like listening to someone read a book to you. Listening to an audiobook can allow you to consume books you wouldn't normally have the time to read. Listening to audiobooks can help you discover books worth reading to your family. Listening to an audiobook can help you to read better yourself. Listening to audiobooks read by skilled narrators can help your children grow in several areas, not the least of which is reading itself. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, along with more quotes, at https://refreshpublishing.com/061-do-audiobooks-equal-real-books-part-2-advantages/  🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week!  ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review."  ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know.  🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group  📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/luminbird/secret-room License code: E50A9WYYIVGO60GX https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/tides License code: RMKOOBTJFDUFGKPN

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered whether listening to audiobooks instead of reading is “cheating”? Today’s episode will cover six disadvantages of audiobooks, along with workarounds for each one. Enjoy, and stay tuned for next episode, when we’ll discuss six advantages of audiobooks! —Nathan Disadvantages of Audiobooks They are often expensive Audiobook subscription apps are overly complex The selection of quality narrations (of free or inexpensive good books) is limited Previewing books is difficult Listening time for borrowed audiobooks is limited Not all audio recordings are made equal Books These stories are set in WWII—all non-fiction. Most of these war stories contain gruesome or otherwise mature content. Please preview before sharing with your family. 📚  Out of the Depths: An Unforgettable WWII Story of Survival, Courage, and the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis, by Edgar Harrell, USMC, with David Harrell 📚 My Brother's Keeper: Christians Who Risked All to Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust, by Rod Gragg 📚  Zvi, by Elwood McQuaid 📚  The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom 📚  Evidence Not Seen, by Darlene Deibler Rose 📚  The Boys of Pointe du Hoc, by Douglas Brinkley 📚 Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, 📚 A Higher Call, by Adam Makos Guidelines for Selecting a Book It should educate us. It should equip us. It should encourage us. It can (but does not always have to) entertain us. Resources for audiobooks 💻 Libbyapp.com 💻 Chirpbooks.com 💻 Librivox.org (for Kara Shallenberg’s books only, see here, or visit her own website with even more audiobooks: kayray.org. ) Links Episode 33: Where Do You Find Good Books? (incorrectly identified in this episode as episode 53) Video about Cpl. Harrell’s long-overdue promotion to Sgt. Sgt. Harrell’s obituary If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com/060-do-audiobooks-equal-real-books-part-1-disadvantages 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/freedom-ship License code: MJI50TO7GQKVQ3PY https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Today we conclude a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my sons Matt and Sam share their own stories of recent trips to Alaska, and I give ten reasons we all love the “Adventures of an Arctic Missionary” series of books. Don’t miss it! --Nathan Scriptures 📖 2 Cor. 1:8 📖 2 Cor. 1:9 📖 2 Cor. 4:3-5 📖 2 Cor. 4:6 📖 1 Cor. 6:11 📖 2 Cor. 4:16-18 📖 1 Cor. 1:20 📖 1 Cor. 1:11 📖 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Books Adventures of an Arctic Missionary (series), by Gloria Repp 📚 Mik Shrok 📚 Charlie 📚 77 Zebra Why We Love These Books: They present an accurate view of missionary struggles. They demonstrate the weaknesses of missionaries. They reveal the irreplaceable need for biblical gospel missions. They picture the wonder of salvation through Christ Jesus. They portray salvation biblically. They illustrate how hard, strenuous labor is often a part of ministry. They illustrate the beauty and strength of a marriage built on the Bible and prayer. They remind us of the need for prayer and the possibilities of prayer. They remind us of the importance and vital necessity of the Bible. They contain so many realistic, relatable characters. If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes with photos from our travels at https://refreshpublishing.com/059-alaskan-adventures-part-3-with-matt-and-sam-ching Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/gerald-olivieri/go-ahead License code: UREWODLBNNDQL5RT https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Today we continue a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Jonathan Fisher shares how God called him to be the answer to his own prayers for needy communities in Alaska. He also talks about how serving the Lord is a privilege and joy—yes, even fun—and how we as husbands can lead our wives and children to know that joy in service to Christ. Don’t miss out on Jonathan’s sharing an exciting and true “Alaskan adventure” story about an encounter with an Alaskan brown bear, too! --Nathan Scriptures 📖 Genesis 12:1-2 📖 Ephesians 4:11 📖 3 John 4 📖 Psalm 37:23 📖 Malachi 2:14 📖 James 4:7 Books 📚 The Autobiography of George Mueller, by George Mueller 📚 Answers to Prayer, by George Mueller 📚 Adventures of an Arctic Missionary Series, by Gloria Repp Quotes by Jonathan Fisher “For two months, every day, I was just finding myself really asking God, burdened about, ‘Lord, would You send laborers to Alaska? There’s a need there,’ and never thought about us.” “Through some preaching, through some verses, God made the calling very clear, and the calling was evangelist. And to be honest, that scared me, I didn’t like that, because all I had ever really known about evangelist was guys who get in a RV and travel around the Lower 48 and hold meetings.” Veteran missionary in Papua New Guinea, Dennis Wells’ advice to missionaries: “He said, ‘Well, you’re going to have to forget where you’re from,….You’re going to have to love where God put you,….and you’re going to have to learn to have fun.’ ” “It’s important to enjoy where God put you.” “My parents and my wife’s parents both instilled in us that we get to do this because we serve the Lord, because God takes great care of us.” “As far as people from where we’re from that we can really connect with, there’s nobody, and so, I have my wife, and she has me. And God has allowed us to really develop a great relationship….And that is precious, to have a close relationship with your wife.” “I came from San Diego, where life was very busy. You have so many friends and so many people to talk to, that sometimes, those who were supposed to be closest to can be neglected in caring for them.” Vocabulary (v.) glass: to scan with a spyglass or other optical instrument. (n.) breakup: in Spring, when the ice melts and breaks apart. (n.) tungat: spirits, presumably with evil intent toward the living. (n.) shaman: one who claims to have contact with the spirit world and thus wields power over other people. If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/058-alaskan-adventures-part-2-with-jonathan-fisher Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/majestic-whispers License code: IZBTBZ5DULC64ZCB https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/a-touch-of-genius License code: VNTJKLOIXWFEPRYA

Hey Fellow Dads, Today we begin a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Bruce Hamilton introduces his first book—God of the Brooks—before I give a few excerpts to whet your appetite. We also briefly discuss God of the Aurora, a modern missionary autobiography adventure, and give a preview of next week’s episode. --Nathan       Scriptures   📖 Romans 1:16   Books   📚 Alaska's Dog Heroes: True Stories of Remarkable Canines, by Shelley Gill.   📚 The Great Serum Race: Blazing the Iditarod Trail, by Debbie Miller   📚 The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic, by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury. 320 pages.   📖 The Bible   📚 (Fiction) God of the Brooks, by Bruce Hamilton   📚 (Fiction) God of the Gold, by Bruce Hamilton   📚 (Autobiographical missionary adventure) God of the Aurora, by Bruce Hamilton   Links   GodofAlaska.com   Quotes   “Are you preparing to go to Alaska?”—Nathan’s sister (thanks for the cameo appearance!) “That first year, I was pretty much housebound, and I wanted to accomplish something, and one of the things that I did to literally survive that six and a half year journey was write a book in my mind….The first eight months, I went through the Bible seven times, so that saturated my mind and soul with the word of God….in conjunction with that, I would escape in my mind to surviving in the wilderness…”—Pastor Bruce Hamilton “Many are cold, few are frozen.”—Pastor Bruce Hamilton If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/057-alaskan-adventures-part-1-with-bruce-hamilton   Credits & Attribution   https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/north License code: YXBQCZUKGASOEDMJ https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC Low Airplane Fly By by Snipperbes -- https://freesound.org/s/145365/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Rifle-223 cal (take 2) by knufds -- https://freesound.org/s/78776/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 The audio of the wolf howling in this episode was actually captured in Cooper Creek, Alaska. Attribution: Cooper Creek 20160313_014852 solitary wolf howl very clear.wav by betchkal -- https://freesound.org/s/500646/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 goblin-fall.mp3 by Kneeling -- https://freesound.org/s/502553/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Stampede by bevibeldesign -- https://freesound.org/s/350425/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 https://uppbeat.io/t/future-forests/yosemite License code: BWUKHVLTP248FBBX https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/darkest-night License code: SRP31OBR92ZWZI1Q   Text from God of the Brooks, pages 29, 54-55, & 97, published in this episode with permission from author Bruce Hamilton.

Hey Fellow Dads, “A man’s home is his castle”—so goes the saying. But what does the Bible say about dads presiding in their homes? How can we do that well—and how might it benefit our families if we do? In this episode, my friend Wesley Waddle, a pastor and dad for over 20 years, shares lessons he’s learned from Bible examples and personal experience, offers us realistic hope, and suggests practical tools to do this job right. Hope you enjoy it! --Nathan Scripture References 📖 Genesis 12 📖 Genesis 13 📖 Genesis 21 📖 Genesis 22 📖 1 Timothy 3:4-5 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 📖 Ephesians 6:4 Being Family Presider means… Being the family’s decision-maker. Being the family’s direction-giver. Being the family’s dispute-settler. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com/056-dads-preside-over-your-family 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/against-all-odds License code: S2MC90Z5K79GFH6O https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you paused to think through the lessons you learned in 2024? In this episode, I’ll share several of mine, along with some goals to pursue and promises to hang onto as we follow God in 2025. And don’t miss out on my Top 10 Books from 2024! Nathan Scriptures 📖 Psalm 23 📖 1 Thessalonians 4 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 📖 Luke 10:39 📖 Luke 7:38 📖 Luke 8:41-42 📖 Luke 17:16 📖 Luke 8:35 Books Ancient History 📚 Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization, by Lars Brownworth, published by Three Rivers Press, 2009 Apologetics 📚 The God Who Is Real: A Creationist Approach to Evangelism and Missions, by Henry Morris, published by Baker Book House, 1995 Christian Living 📚 Enjoying Intimacy with God, by J. Oswald Sanders, published by Discovery House Publishers, 2000 Ecclesiology 📚 Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ Is Essential, by Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman, published by Crossway, 2021 Fiction—Wilderness Adventure & Survival 📚 God of the Brooks, by Bruce Hamilton Manliness 📚 The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up, by Brant Hansen (audiobook, narrated by author), published by Baker Books, 2022 Missions 📚 The Last of the Giants: How Christ Came to the Lumberjacks, by Harry Rimmer Practical Theology 📚 The Christian After Death, by Robert Ervin Hough, published by the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, 1947 Prayer 📚 The Power of Christ’s Prayer Life, by C.H. Spurgeon, compiled and edited by Robert Hall, published by YWAM Publishing, 1996 WWII 📚 At Dawn We Slept, by Gordon Prange If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com/055-looking-back-looking-forward 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/the-heart-of-hero License code: HN0D8KEDH653I62C https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey fellow dads, Many Christian books have been published in recent years about moms praying for their families, but does God expect us as dads to pray for our spouse and children as well? What might it mean to be a “priest” in our own home . . . and how do we fulfill this role practically, in the day to day? In this episode we talk about where to start, examples from Scripture, and some books that can grow our faith for prayer. Nathan Scriptures 📖 Hebrews 10:11-14 📖 1 Timothy 2:5-6 📖 Ephesians 2:18 📖 Hebrews 4:16 📖 1 Peter 2:9 📖 Genesis 8:20 📖 Genesis 18:22-23, 32-33 📖 Job 1:4-5 📖 John 4:46-53 📖 Psalm 51:12-13 📖 John 17 📖 Luke 22:31-32 Quotes “Day after day, and year after year, by the help of God, we labour in prayer for the spiritual benefit of the Orphans under our care. These our supplications, which have been for 24 years brought before the Lord concerning them, have been abundantly answered, in former years, in the conversion of hundreds from among them. We have, also, had repeated seasons in which, within a short time, or even all at once, many of the Orphans were converted. Such a season we had about three years since, when, within a few days, about 60 were brought to believe in the Lord Jesus; and such seasons we have had again twice during the first year. “This blessed and mighty work of the Holy Spirit cannot be traced to any particular cause. It was however, a most precious answer to prayer. As such we look upon it, and are encouraged by it to further waiting upon God. “[This] great work of the Spirit of God…began among the younger class of the children under our care...so that within about 10 days above 200 of the Orphans were stirred up to be anxious about their souls, and in many instances found peace immediately, through faith in our Lord Jesus. They at once requested to be allowed to hold prayer meetings among themselves, and have had these meetings ever since. Many of them also manifested a concern about the salvation of their companions and relations, and spoke or wrote to them, about the way to be saved.” —George Mueller, in Answers to Prayer “According to the NT, Jesus Christ is the great high priest for all those who believe in Him. He makes atonement for our sins; He intercedes for us with the Father; He takes away our sins!” “Because Jesus Christ is our great high priest, we need no man to stand between us and God, to make atonement for our sins, or to forgive our sins; and all of us who are in Christ have God-given authority to read God’s word for ourselves and determine how to live it out.” “…what we mean by this term is simply that a dad--husband and father—is supposed to pray for his family, to lead his family in the truth of God, and to teach his family how to fellowship with God. He is an intercessor—he intercedes (pleads with God for the benefit of others).” —Nathan Suggestions to Carry Out This Role Pray for yourself. Pray for your family. Pray with your family. Teach your family about the privilege and possibilities of prayer. Get others involved in praying for your family. Record your prayers (write them down). Books recommended in this episode 📚 The Cross Versus the Crescent, by Eric Fisk 📚 God of the Aurora, by Bruce Hamilton 📚 Answers to Prayer, by George Mueller 📚 The Power of Christ’s Prayer Life, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Books not mentioned, but definitely worthwhile 📚 A Practical Guide for Praying Parents, by Erwin W. Lutzer 📚 The Soul-Winner, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, especially chapter 7, “How to Raise the Dead” If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/his-destiny License code: VWZ4WPCWMQ88HR7I https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/magical-christmas License code: RJNOP28ZKJSGQPXO

Hey fellow dads, How do you “start where you are” to lead your family even when you know you aren’t the dad you ought to be? What hope do we have when greater men than us have not been able to raise godly children? Or is that even our goal? Join us today as we learn from my friend William Maricle about being the spiritual leader (teacher or prophet) for our families. And, starting at 34:54, I have a special Thanksgiving weekend treat for you—an excerpt from Of Plimoth Plantation that the whole family can enjoy. Nathan Description of Role #3: Prophet What exactly does a prophet do? Throughout the Bible, we see that prophets consistently kept these four elements in their lives: They foretold—they told the future, often warning about the consequences of sin. They forthtold—they told the truth as was needed to be spoken, often uncomfortable truth. But before they did either of these, they listened to God. And, the ultimately, they spoke to people in their own sphere of influence with the authority of “thus saith the LORD”—they were God’s mouthpiece for the people in their lives. Quotes by William Maricle “As men, there’s no way we can completely assume that role, unless we ourselves are attempting to discover the word of God for ourselves, and be in it. But then I would hasten to say, that it’s better to be a father who feels inadequate but is just giving what he can, than to be a father who feels like he has all the answers and demands his kids listen to him.” “Have the heart to say, ‘Dad doesn’t know much, but please do right.” Book Recommendation 📚 Seeking a Godly Seed, by Clint Caviness Book Quoted 📚 Of Plymouth Plantation, by William Bradford If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com/053-dads-be-a-prophet-for-your-family 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/iros-young/rain-of-light License code: K3MEP3U2KURBXA5P https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered if you’re providing enough for your family? What kind of provider is God for us, and how should we illustrate Him in the way we provide for our wives and children? What pitfalls do we need to be careful to avoid? Join us as my friend Daniel shares how we need to provide for our children in more than just financial ways, and gives some great book recommendations to help us partner with God in providing for our families. Nathan Books & Authors 📖 Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, by David L. Bahnsen 📖 Author of financial advice, Dave Ramsey 📖 The Scarlet Pimpernel, by Baroness Orczy 📖 Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand (contains some references to p-rn as well as graphic combat and p.o.w. camp details, not suitable for children) 📖 Zoli’s Legacy: Based On the Life of Zoltan Gaal, by Dawn Watkins 📖 The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling 📖 The Pursuit of Holiness, by Jerry Bridges Quotes (by Daniel York) “We know that God doesn’t always give us everything we want, but He does give us everything that we need.” “When they can’t trust the men in their life, they’re more hesitant to trust God.” “Give your children the provision they need and let them learn to be thankful with that….Teach your children to be thankful and accept the provision that is given to them.” “That budget—you gotta know where your money’s going!….You really got to be intentional with your money. If you’re not, it’s going to control you instead of you controlling it.” “I have to remember that in some ways, that financial provision…it could almost be one of the least important things. If all I’m doing is providing for my family financially—that’s not the most important thing.” “Our time is so short with our kids.” “You need to be okay with repeating yourself to your children, because God does it to us.” “Don’t assume your wife is giving all the spiritual things your kids need throughout the day while you’re gone at work. Make a plan for that. Figure that out and talk to her about how you’re going to make that happen.” “What is precious?” “Keep the perspective of what is important. Don’t let the culture around you dictate what is important and how you think.” “Teach your children to think.” If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roman/unbreakable License code: 9NKP3GTKLXBWZK46 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Do we really have a Scriptural mandate as fathers to protect our families, or is that just a Western cultural idea? How does ego play in? What if we’re not naturally strong or tough? What do we need to keep in mind as we learn to be protectors? What books can help? Listen in as my brother-in-law Pete, a very experienced protector, shares helpful principles for protecting our families both physically and spiritually. Nathan Insights When Christ “gave himself” for the church, the word implies hazarding his life. Protecting others may involve risking our own lives. Most important skills we need as men to protect our families: Fitness—spiritual, emotional, and physical. Fellowship—with the Holy Spirit, with other likeminded dads. Fight—learn how to effectively use controlled violence to protect your family. Books Mentioned by Pete 📖 The Bible 📖 Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life, by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A. Riley 📖 Strong’s Concordance, by James Strong 📖 Morning and Evening, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon 📖 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis 📖 A blank journal Books Recommended by Nathan 📖 The Bible 📖 The Men We Need, by Brant Hansen If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with Scripture references, quotes, and more, at refreshpublishing.com 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/braden-deal/a-heros-theme License code: UGZK0TNYJWUNNQWA https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, To be the husbands and fathers that God created us to be, we have to play the roles God has entrusted to us. What are those roles, and how do we face these ofttimes overwhelming responsibilities, especially when failure is so possible? What books can help? Nathan Books Fourth Quarter: How to Finish Your Course with Joy, by Don Sisk Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men, by Stephen Mansfield The Bible The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt, by George Grant The Sugar Creek Gang (series), by Paul Hutchens To listen to readings of the original Sugar Creek Gang stories, download the Bible Broadcasting Radio (BBN Radio) App, click the “On Demand” button, and scroll to “Captain’s Club.” 50 Famous Stories Retold, by James Baldwin (available as an audiobook, narrated by Nathan Ching, at https://refreshpublishing.com/product/fifty-famous-stories-retold-audiobook/) If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with quiz questions, Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/050-dads-know-your-roles 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/vocalista/elven-tale License code: 3KSYMVV6BGLZM6HP https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hi, Fellow Dads, Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part? Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/049-foster-a-happy-attitude-at-home-and-helping-flood-victims, including... Scriptures mentioned Ideas to help keep “merriment” in your home Books mentioned Notes from the interview with Adam Steed about Hurricane Helene Relief and contact information for giving 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/year-of-the-floods  License code: IQX6MNSR2C9IW383 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hi, Fellow Dads, Are you or a family member looking for a new Bible? Here are a few different editions I’ve used, along with my thoughts on each…and a few other tips for dads from a recent pastor’s roundtable I attended. Hope they’re helpful to you! Nathan Recommended Bibles Be sure to see the show notes page for photos and links to our favorite KJV Bibles. There's also a brief summary of my takeaways from the pastors' roundtable I recently attended. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/048-pastors-roundtable-and-roundup-of-recommended-bibles 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits “Classic” Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/classic License code: VZLWF0X7PSZZVY8X “Pony Express” Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hi, Fellow Dads, If you had just a few minutes to speak on national television, what would you say? What if you had only five words? Come with us as we meet several men whose biographies show that they had a clear, brief, put powerful message for which they are known. This episode includes book recommendations as well as tips for finding your life message. Nathan Scriptures 1 Corinthians 14:19 John 3 Psalm 119:12, 26, 33, 64, 68, 124, 135 Hebrews 12:2 Ephesians 2 Hebrews 11 Quotes “Because, ‘Ye must be born again.’”—George Whitefield “Jesus died for me.”—Charles Spurgeon Books George Whitefield, by Arnold Dallimore Hudson Taylor, by J. Hudson Taylor (Men of Faith Series, published by Bethany House Publishers) Charles Spurgeon: Boy Preacher to Christian Theologian, by Kathy Triggs (Men of Faith Series, published by Bethany House Publishers) John Hyde: The Apostle of Prayer, by Francis McGaw (Men of Faith Series, published by Bethany House Publishers) Ideas for finding and living out your own “five words” Seek God’s direction. Speak with your family about your principle or message. Seek God’s help in living it out. Thoughts to consider If you had only a few minutes to speak to the ones you love, what message would you give them? What principle guides your life? Do your wife and children know what your life message is and are they watching you live it out? Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/around-you License code: GE45PLUWAF6QVP69 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hi, Fellow Dads, A few weeks ago, something special happened in Washington, D.C.—and it’s probably not what you’re thinking! A new statue was unveiled in the Capitol, engraved with a most unusual title: Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If someone were to make a statue of you, Dad, could they put the same title on it? Should they be able to? What is the gospel, anyway—and what books can help us and our families ground our lives in it? Nathan Seven Words Concerning the Gospel (with Scripture references) The Gospel has a Source—and that Source is God. Rom.1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, The Gospel is found in the Scriptures—foretold in the OT and fulfilled in the NT. Rom.1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) The Gospel has a Subject—and that is God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom.1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; The Gospel has a specific Substance—and that is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Rom.1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Rom.5:6 ¶ For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Rom.5:8-10 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Rom.10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 1 Cor.15:3-4 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: The Gospel brings Salvation—to those who believe it. Rom.1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. The Gospel is the Standard—it’s the standard for how God will judge individual sinners in the day of judgment—those who refused to believe the gospel (or believed another gospel), will be condemned to eternity in the lake of fire. Rom.2:12, 16 12 ¶ For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. The Gospel is our Stewardship—God has placed it in our hands to be used properly. Rom.1:16a For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: Rom.2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Rom.16:25 ¶ Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, Quotes “When a sinner believes the gospel of Christ, God does the saving!”—NC Books—instruction in the gospel (written for children) The Lamb, by John Cross, published by GoodSeed International (written for children) The Big Picture Story Bible, by David Helm (Illustrated Bible story book with a salvation message) The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song, by Trillia Newbell (appropriate for teens through adults) One Second After You…, by Mark Cahill (written for adults but appropriate for teens) Ultimate Questions, by John Blanchard, published by Evangelical Press Books—illustrations of the gospel in biographical format Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor God of the Aurora, by Bruce Hamilton Not the Righteous, by Jack Odell (Probably not appropriate for younger children, as it deals with some gritty details, but it may be suitable for older teens and will certainly inspire you with the wonder of what the Lord Jesus Christ can do when He steps into a sinner’s life and saves him.) Gospel Tools Tracts and books by Mark Cahill Ministries https://markcahill.org/product/one-second-after-you-pack/ Tracts by Bible Tracts, Inc. https://store.bibletractsinc.org/your-decision-2024-p537.aspx https://store.bibletractsinc.org/peace-in-terminal-illness-p213.aspx Tracts by Moments With the Book https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/gods-way-of-salvation-john-316?variant=2201784833 https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/canyon-crossing?variant=41373783242 https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/the-bridge-to-life?variant=8225724989543 https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/he-lives?variant=2201111425 https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/peace-is-it-yours?variant=2201032833 https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/where-are-you-headed?variant=2201133249 https://mwtb.org/collections/gospel-tracts/products/is-it-true?variant=48572960243995 More Than Chicken Scratch: The Amazing Relationship Between the Bible and China’s Ancient Script, available in bilingual booklet (and soon as a free audiobook at TreasureBoxBooks.com) If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/046-engrave-the-gospel-into-their-hearts 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! 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Hi, Fellow Dads, Every Christian dad has been appointed by God to be the shepherd of his own home. Does that thought overwhelm you as it does me? But God hasn’t left us alone in this! He has given us wise counsellors to walk alongside and share the wisdom and experience He’s given them. Join us today to hear from one of those wise counsellors—our guest, Pastor Darin Kelsey—as he shares some tips that helped him lead his children to love the Lord, and of course some book recommendations as well! Learning to Look Up, Nathan Quotes “First and foremost is our own relationship with Christ. We have to be the real Christian.” “Sometimes we fail, and we have to acknowledge that before those we love. When we are concerned about matters that are hard to address, we still have to address those. We can’t just think it’s going to go away or vanish in some mystical way. Forgiveness has to be sought when necessary.” Thanksgivings have to be given. Recognition of people’s accomplishments. “It’s not just a matter that they do or respond or act in a certain way, or act in ways that please me, but that their heart is tuned to that also….It’s not just a matter of trying to compel someone to do right, as much as it is even in their heart and mind to think and concern themselves right.” Guide your children through loss to teach them what’s truly valuable—the preciousness of life. “We would require all of our children to go to another realm of the world. We would take them on missions trips so that they could see a God who is much greater than just our house or our church….From our perspective, that was a great growing up moment for our children.” “We would take time and actually have family devotions regularly….Saturdays were a unique gatherings for our family—we would sing….So I’ve often encouraged fathers to take those times and spend it in God’s word together, pray together, talk together.” “Some of the counsel I’ve even given for the pre-marital couples is…if you play together and pray together, sometimes you’ll stay together!....We would camp together,…we had the special times when we were away from electricity, surviving on the land, those were memorable times.” “One of the reasons we were tighter knit is that we homeschooled….and so the church became our social connection, versus the school, and so that was a great help, encouraging our children to relate with adults, and other people older than them, not just their age…” “Most of our education—even in our own lives—is learned as we live. And so if we can establish the way to learn or the means of information, much of the growing will be done during their living versus just those primary years.” “Nothing can replace the Scriptures….I can’t step away from that at all. That is by far the greatest resource I have besides God Himself.” “When we do have the encouragement from the practice of our family, it definitely stimulates that to continue….Some of this, you allow the grace of God to grow a life—not without influence, but so that they mature at the same time when they realize, ‘You know, I need to make these decisions.’ You’ll make the decision for them, many times, growing up, but eventually it has to be theirs.” “I as a dad, and you, gentlemen, as you live, are going to find that you don’t know everything, and you don’t understand all the aspects of God. And that’s okay. He knows Himself, and we can trust Him.” Books & Authors The Scriptures (The Holy Bible) We Two Alone: Attack and Rescue in the Congo, by Ruth Hege A survival manual Spurgeon’s sermons Walking With the Giants, by Warren Wiersbe Schaeffer’s Theology Charles Ryrie If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/045-every-dad-a-what 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/making-progress License code: IDLGDVBE2MERYENR https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Intro Hey Fellow Dads, Imagine a bookshelf full of all the great stories you’ve ever read or heard about. What do most of them have in common? Once you’ve found that mystery link, how can you use it to strengthen family ties and lead your family to walk by faith? Nathan Scriptures Genesis 2:18 Genesis 6-9 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Ephesians 5:25 Books The Odyssey, by Homer Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan Undaunted Courage, by Stephen Ambrose (contains some material not suitable for youth) Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor Skeletons on the Zahara, by Dean King Endurance, by Alfred Lansing Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand (some content not appropriate for youth) Maybelle the Cable Car, by Virginia Lee Burton The Little House, by Virginia Lee Burton Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, by Virginia Lee Burton Katy and the Big Snow, by Virginia Lee Burton Mik-Shrok (book 1 in Adventures of an Arctic Missionary Series), by Gloria Repp Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry, by Warren Wiersbe The Peabody Series, by Jeri Massi: Derwood, Inc. A Dangerous Game Treasure in the Yukon Courage by Darkness Llamas on the Loose Abandoned Hall of Heroes Key Ideas in This Episode Research! Find out about the places you’re going to visit. Get ready! Prepare needed supplies. Make it Reality! Planning isn’t enough. Recalculate! Adjust as needed, trusting God’s plan. Relate! Express what you’re learning and sing praises to God, noticing His providences. Record it! Journal and print your photos. Reminisce! Talk about your experiences to keep the memories alive and share them with others. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/044-walking-through-life-together-with-books 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/appalachian-daybreak License code: OV40IU21YNSYUBUD Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/prestigious-global-news License code: QNMPN39NASOUDRVH

Hey Fellow Dads, Are the struggles of life and the decline of society getting you and your family down? About 2500 years ago, a group of men in similarly troubled circumstances once led their families to rejoice in God——and we can still learn from their example. Today’s episode discusses how they did it and what books we might use to help our families on our journey to joy. Nathan Show Notes Please excuse the grammatical error (I should have said “Would their wives and children have rejoiced . . . ”) I couldn’t correct it with the same voice now that my cold is getting better. 😁 I stated that I wouldn’t mention biography titles in the recording—but they (along with other book titles) are given below, so be sure to keep reading! Scriptures Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Nehemiah 12:40-43 40 ¶ So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: 41 And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets; 42 And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. 43 ¶ Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off. Principles to Lead Your Family to Joy (based on Nehemiah 12:40-43) The men formed an environment of praising God. The men praised God at great personal expense. They set the example of praising God. They enjoyed praising God. Books Rejoice, by Majesty Music https://www.majestymusic.com/ Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, by Melody Publications https://melodypublications.com/ The Book of Psalms for Worship, by Crown and Covenant Publications https://crownandcovenant.com Bible Truth Hymns, by Bible Truth Music https://bibletruthmusic.com The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day, Scott O’Dell (historical fiction based on life of William Tyndale) The Bible Smuggler, by Louise A. Vernon (Religious Heritage Series) (historical fiction based on life of William Tyndale) David Brainerd: His Message for Today, by Oswald J. Smith (ed.) God’s Venturer: Hudson Taylor, by Phyllis Thompson George Mueller, by Faith Coxe Bailey These Are My People, by Mildred T. Howard (about Glady Aylward) Evidence Not Seen, by Darlene Deibler Rose (autobiography) Through Gates of Splendor (about Jim Elliot), by Elisabeth Elliot The Rustling Grass, by Joanne DeJonge My Listening Ears, by Joanne DeJonge If Animals Could Talk, by Werner Gitt If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/043-lead-your-family-to-joy 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/baroque-joke License code: ZEVVDDQUI3EKZMW8 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, How should we relate to our authorities? What does the Bible teach us? Are we modeling these right attitudes and actions for our families? Nathan Books The Constitution of the United States of America and The Declaration of Independence, New, Revised Edition,published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. Democracy in America, by Alexis de Toqueville Pro-Life Kids, by Bethany Bomberger America’s God and Country, by William Federer The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. II, by Warren Wiersbe Quotes “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”—The Declaration of Independence, in The Constitution of the United States of America and The Declaration of Independence, New, Revised Edition, Doubleday & Company, Inc. “America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” –Alexis de Toqueville, Democracy in America, quoted in America’s God and Country “God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever.” –Thomas Jefferson, quoted in America’s God and Country. This quotation also appears on the northeast portico “There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence, ever. Period. No exceptions.”—President Joseph Biden "No, I'm not going, and they'd better not ask me, because there is a certain fatality about presidential functions when I am present."—attributed to Robert Todd Lincoln “[The word ‘prayers’] emphasizes the sacredness of prayer. We are praying to God; prayer is an act of worship, not just an expression of our wants and needs.”—Warren Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. II “Thanksgiving should be an important ingredient in all of our prayers. In fact, sometimes we need to imitate David and present to God only thanksgiving with no petitions at all!” (see Psalm 103)—Wiersbe, Ibid. “I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.”—President Abraham Lincoln, quoted in America’s God and Country If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, including a list of Scriptures and other sources referenced in this episode at https://refreshpublishing.com/042-model-right-attitudes-toward-authorities 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com   Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/patriotic-theme License code: SPYRUQMTFGEBJHVW Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hi, Fellow Dads, Is the USA an ordinary country, or is there something special about her? Does it matter? Should we care? In this episode, my firstborn joins me to discuss five misconceptions many Americans believe about our country, along with five books that answer those misconceptions. Leaning on Jesus, Nathan Scriptures Romans 13:1-2 1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Quotes “‘The best of men are men at best’—and the best of men understand this.”—Nathan Key Points Misconception #1: This country was founded in a rebellion. Misconception #2: Early American colonists stole tribal lands from native peoples. Misconception #3: The founding fathers wanted to establish a secular state, free of the influence of God--especially the God revealed in the Bible, the Christian God. Misconception #4: The War on Terror is a recent phenomenon. Misconception #5: America is an ordinary, not an exceptional country. Books 📖 The Revolution Myth, by Gene Fisher & Glen Chambers 📖 The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History, by Thomas E. Woods, Jr., Ph.D. 📖 America’s God and Country: Encyclopedia of Quotations, by William J. Federer 📖 Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History, by Brian Kilmede & Don Yaeger 📖 American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic, by Michael Medved If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/041-cherish-our-exceptional-country 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits “America” (”My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”), performed by U.S. Coast Guard Band, public domain recording from https://www.mostfreebies.com/Music/MyCountryTisOfThee_USCoastGuardBand.mp3 Pony Express, by Aaron Paul Low https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” (Navy Hymn) Public domain recording “Marines Hymn” Public domain recording Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/patriotic-theme License code: SPYRUQMTFGEBJHVW “America,”  https://archive.org/details/AmericaTheBeautiful

Hi Fellow Dads, At some point, we will all endure the loss of a loved one. How will our families make it through and maintain confidence in God and faith in His word? Here are some truths God has been teaching me to teach my family as we have been mourning the loss of a precious loved one. Leaning on Jesus, Nathan Scriptures James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Ecclesiastes 11:8 But if a man live many years, [and] rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh [is] vanity. Verses about men weeping: Acts 20:31, Mark 14:72, John 11:35 Well-known passages on the resurrection of believers: John 14; 1 Corinthians 15; and 1 Thessalonians 4 1 Corinthians 15:19-20 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, [and] become the firstfruits of them that slept. John 14:19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 2 Corinthians 7:6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Verses quoted in Daily Light in May 25, Morning reading: Psalm 31: 19; Isaiah 64:4; 1 Corinthians 2:9, 10; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 36:7-9; 1 Timothy 4:8. Quotes “Beware, my dear Christian friends of living by feeling.”—Charles H. Spurgeon Key Points Truths we need to lead our family to live by when we suffer loss: Life truly is a vapor, and eternity is what is the “real thing.” To die well, we must live well. It’s okay to grieve. In Christ, we have a great and blessed hope. God can comfort us through other people. Keep leaning on the Lord. Books 📖 One Second After You…, by Mark Cahill 📖 Morning and Evening, by Charles H. Spurgeon 📖 Through Gates of Splendor, by Elizabeth Elliot 📖 A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm, by Philip Keller 📖 The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times, by Robert J. Morgan 📖 From This Verse, by Robert J. Morgan 📖 Come, Let Us Adore Him, by Robert J. Morgan 📖 The Titanic’s Last Hero, by Moody Adams 📖 The Christian After Death, by Robert Ervin Hough “Beware, my dear Christian friends of living by feeling.” 📖 My Listening Ears, Joanne DeJonge 📖 Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience, by Barbara Karnes, RN 📖 Daily Light on the Daily Path, by Samuel Bagster Gospel Tools Peace: Is It Yours? https://mwtb.org/products/peace-is-it-yours?variant=2201032833 One Second After You…, by Mark Cahill https://markcahill.org/product/one-second-after-you-case/ If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/040-lead-your-family-through-loss 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Turn Away, by Yeti https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/turn-away License code: TLZBHTIONAQQ5FM7 Pony Express, by Aaron Paul Low https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, How should wise, godly men relate to their mothers, mothers-in-law, and grandmothers? How do we lead our children—especially our sons—to do so? In this episode we'll think about four scriptural guidelines, along with a handful of helpful books, to help us relate to these important women as God intends us to. —Nathan Quotes “When all is said and done, it is the mother, and the mother only, who is a better citizen than the soldier who fights for his country. … The mother who does her part in rearing and training aright the boys and girls who are to be the men and women of the next generation, is of greater use to the community, and occupies, if she only would realize it, a more honorable as well as more important position than any man in it. She is more important, by far, than the successful statesman, or businessman, or artist, or scientist.” —Theodore Roosevelt “Homemaking is surely in reality the most important work in the world. What do ships, railways, mines, cars, government, etc. exist for except that people may be fed, warmed, and safe in their own homes?...The homemaker’s job is one for which all others exist.” —C.S. Lewis “All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.” ―George Washington “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” —Abraham Lincoln “No man is poor who has a Godly mother.” —Abraham Lincoln “In spite of all this, I still held fast to the notion that a race which could produce as good and gentle and loving a woman as my mother must have some good in it that the geographers had failed to discover.” —Booker T. Washington, quoted by Stephen Mansfield in Then Darkness Fled “Men—grown men—are commanded to honour their fathers and their mothers.” —NC “Finally, allow me to recommend one more way that we as men can honor our mothers, bring them happiness, and help them, as well as lead our children to do the same—it’s something you can begin doing today, if you don’t already, and it won’t cost you a penny. “Pray for your mothers. Pray for your mom. Pray for your grandmothers. And, of course, pray for your wife. “Pray that God to show them His mercy and grace and truth; and enable them to trust and love the Lord Jesus Christ; and help them to be led by His Holy Spirit; and pour His bountiful blessings upon them—spirit, soul, and body.   “And allow your children to hear you pray for them too.” —NC Key Points Scriptural guidelines for relating to our mothers: God expects us to hold our mothers in high esteem—to honor them. God teaches us to heed their wisdom. God is pleased when we make our mothers happy (through our living in wisdom and truth). We should do whatever we can to help our mothers. Books 📖 The Book of Proverbs 📖 100 Words of Affirmation Your Wife Needs to Hear, by Matt Jacobsen 📖 How to Be Your Wife’s Best Friend: 365 Ways to Express Your Love Paperback, by Dan Bolin & John Trent 📖 The First Book of Samuel (I Samuel, in the Old Testament) 📖 Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor Guided journals 📖 Mom's Story: A Memory and Keepsake Journal for My Family, by Korie Herold 📖 Grandmother, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Grandmother’s Guided Journal To Share Her Life and Her Love, by Jeffrey Mason If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/039-of-men-and-their-mothers 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-phillipson/moments License code: BU83YWB3FLU4XWOE Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads! Why should we bother with history? Isn’t it just facts about dates and dead people? Or is there some actual, as well as practical, value to learning the stories of the past? In this episode, I share five reasons we as dads should know history ourselves, and then pass it on to our children! —Nathan Why bother reading history? Because History is HIS story, reading history gives us a glimpse into how God is bringing His will to fruition amongst mankind. Because knowing history gives us a clearer understanding into our own times. Because history is full of negative examples—people doing things they should not have. Because history is full of positive examples—people doing great and good things for their own generation. Because reading history reminds us that our own lives are very brief; but with God's help, we can accomplish much to bless our own generation and succeeding generations and lay up treasures in heaven! Scriptures Psalm 78:1-8 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments: 8 And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God. Isaiah 46:9-10 9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Ecclesiastes 1:9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 11 Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Acts 13:36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption: James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Quotes "The fate of unborn millions now depends, under God, on the courage and conduct of this Army." —Gen. George Washington “America was founded by people who believe that God was their rock of safety. I recognize we must be cautious in claiming that God is on our side, but I think it’s all right to keep asking if we’re on His side.” —President Ronald Reagan, in his Second Inaugural Address, January 25, 1984, quoted in America’s God and Country: Encyclopedia of Quotations, by William J. Federer “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” —martyred missionary Jim Elliot Books 📖  More Than Dates and Dead People, by Stephen Mansfield 📖  Breaking Into Print: Before and After the Invention of the Printing Press, written by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Bonnie Christensen 📖  Under Drake’s Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main, by G.A. Henty 📖  Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World, by Eric Metaxes 📖  Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voice, by David Teems 📖  1820: Grapes of Canaan, by Albertine Loomis (story of the first Christian missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands, told by a granddaughter of one of those first missionaries) 📖  Stephen: A Soldier of the Cross, by Florence Morse Kingsley 📖  The Martyr of the Catacombs, author unknown 📖  Foxe's Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe 📖  My Brother’s Keeper: Christians Who Risked All To Protect Jewish Targets of the Nazi Holocaust, by Rod Gragg 📖  Then Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington, by Stephen Mansfield 📖  The Titanic’s Last Hero, by Moody Adams 📖  These Are My People, by Mildred T. Howard (biography of Missionary Gladys Aylward) 📖  Through Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Eliot 📖  America’s God and Country: Encyclopedia of Quotations, by William J. 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Intro Hey Dads, Nothing can replace your voice speaking truth and stability into your children’s hearts, and no one can replace you being present in their lives. But is there a way they can continue to hear your voice when you have to be away for a time? In this episode I discuss one way we can reach out to our children—even from afar—to influence them with truth, bind our hearts together with theirs, and simply show them we’re thinking about them and love them. This small project can be fun for you, meaningful for your family, and easy enough to start today! --Nathan What would I talk about? Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Deuteronomy 5 Psalm 78:1-8 Read Bible verses. If you are reading a particular passage of scripture each day for the month, maybe read that, or one verse and a short explanation in each episode. Read short stories. (Story mentioned in this episode about the “real lone ranger”—https://www.history.com/news/bass-reeves-real-lone-ranger-a-black-man ) Tell Dad jokes (if you can get away with it)! Talk about where you expect to be or special plans for that trip. Be sure to tell them that you love them and you’re praying for them and you miss them. Why should I record my own "dadcasts" for my kids? “My sheep hear my voice….” Your children are your flock, and they need to hear your voice. To help your little ones go to sleep. To help your children memorize Scripture. Your children will have a way to listen to your voice even when you're away from home. They'll be able to listen to your voice when you're gone (as in, gone-gone). When? Before an upcoming trip. During a trip. For your unborn baby. For your newborn. For your child when he or she is about to reach a major milestone: salvation, baptism, graduation from high school, entering manhood ceremony, wedding, birth of a child, etc.. How can I record dadcasts for my children? For Mac, GarageBand. https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ For Mac and Windows, Audacity. https://www.audacityteam.org For smartphones, VoiceRecordPro. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-record-pro/id546983235 If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/037-lead-your-family-even-when-youre-not-home 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/bloom License code: CW3RYTALMYHQAW7H https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/studiokolomna/adventure-island License code: JFGHRMKFD5NVLRU5

Hey Dads, Do you sometimes find yourself or your family becoming self-absorbed, forgetting the suffering of imprisoned and persecuted Christians around the world? Or do you even know how to find out about those who are suffering? Today’s episode lists books and resources to keep your family informed and gives ways to take your stand for Christ and help them. Let’s follow God’s command to “remember them that are in bonds”—our brothers and sisters in Christ! --Nathan Scriptures Hebrews 13:3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 2 Corinthians 6:9-10 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Books 📖 Foxe’s Book of Christian Martyrs, by John Foxe 📖 By Their Blood: Christian Martyrs of the Twentieth Century, by James and Marti Heffley 📖 Tortured for Christ, by Richard Wurmbrand 📖 Tortured for His Faith, by Haralan Popov 📖 *Bold as a Lamb: Pastor Samuel Lamb and the Underground Church in China,* by Ken Anderson 📖 Morning and Evening, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (a devotional book quoted in this episode, but not a book about persecution) Quotes “I bless you, Father, for judging me worthy of this hour, so that in the company of the martyrs I may share the cup of Christ."—the last words of Polycarp of Smyrna “The best apologists for Christianity in the early days were its martyrs. The anvil breaks a host of hammers by quietly bearing their blows. Did not the silent Lamb of God furnish us with a grand example of wisdom?”—C.H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, April 2, Morning If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes including main points from today’s episode at https://refreshpublishing.com/036-remember-them-that-are-in-bonds 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/lay-of-the-land License code: SA5443SR7ABFUPLS https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Dads, What are your plans for this Resurrection Sunday? Are you helping your family rejoice in Jesus’ victory over death? In this episode, we first explore what Christ’s death and resurrection mean for us today, then list ideas for Scriptures, books, music, and more to help your family celebrate the true meaning of this Easter season. He is risen—let’s rejoice! --Nathan Scriptures Hebrews 2:14-15 John 20:1-2, 11-21 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 1 Corinthians 1:18 Luke 18:31-34 Colossians 3:16 Romans 10:13-14 Books 📖 Simple Sermons on the Savior’s Last Words, by W. Herschel Ford 📖 The Incomparable Christ, by J. Oswald Sanders 📖 Addresses on the Gospel of John, by Harry Allen Ironside 📖 (For younger readers) The Story of the Empty Tomb, published by Arch Books 📖 (For teens and up) What Are Christmas and Easter All About? By John Cross, published by Goodseed International 📖 (Hymnal) Bible Truth Hymns, published by Bible Truth Music 📖 (Hymnal) Rejoice, published by Majesty Music (The next two books are not mentioned in this episode, but they are beneficial to the study of Christ’s resurrection) 📖 The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel 📖 Person of Interest, by J. Warner Wallace Music Recordings “Risen”, produced by the Wilds Christian Association “The Majesty and Glory of the Resurrection” by Billy Ray Hearn and Tom Fettke, available on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, etc. “Worthy of Praise,” released in 1998 by Majesty Music “Shadow of the Cross,” released in 2009 by Majesty Music “Can It Be,” released in 2020 by Majesty Music Suggestions to help lead our families to rejoice in Jesus’ victory Read about the Lord’s death and resurrection. Provide material about the death and resurrection of Christ for our children to look at and read themselves. Regularly take your family to a Bible-preaching and Bible-teaching church where you can expect to hear the word of God faithfully and diligently expounded. Memorize a passage of scripture about Christ’s death and resurrection together. Listen to biblically-sound, Christ-honoring music whose lyrics and music exult in Christ’s finished work and resurrection. Sing songs about Jesus together. Let your family hear you thank the Lord for His victory, with genuine gratitude in your voice. Pray for and look for opportunities to share this life-changing news with someone else. Gospel tract recommendations “He Lives” “The Bridge to Life” “Canyon Crossing” “Illusions” If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes, including quotes from some of the sources mentioned in today's episode, at https://refreshpublishing.com/035-rejoice-in-jesus-victory Notes “Jesus Paid It All,” used with permission: https://greghowlett.com/royalty-free-music-hymns-christian Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Dads, We believe that God created the natural world . . . but how often do we get out in it? And are we leading our children to learn about nature as a way of growing their faith in the Creator? Tune in today to learn why and how nature stories can be an important part of your family culture and education. --Nathan Why should we as Christian dads read nature stories to and with our families? Because the natural world (the creation) gives us real glimpses of God’s wisdom and power. Because the natural world illustrates spiritual truths. Because learning about nature reminds us of the fact that God created us, using great wisdom and lovingkindness. Because hearing a nature story can teach us humility. Because nature stories can show our children (and us) that God’s revealed word does not clash with reality but rather corresponds with reality. Books 📖 Indescribable, by Louis Giglio 📖 My Listening Ears, by Joanne DeJonge 📖 Did Adam Have a Bellybutton? By Ken Ham References “This is My Father’s World,” hymn lyrics by Maltbie Babcock “The Pale Blue Dot” image: https://science.nasa.gov/resource/voyager-1s-pale-blue-dot/ If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, including a list of all Scriptures, books, and quotes mentioned, at www.refreshpublishing.com/034-this-is-my-fathers-world 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC   "This Is My Father's World," used with permission http://greghowlett.com/royalty-free-music-hymns-christian 

Hey Dads, You want to stock your family’s bookshelves with great books, but your time (and likely your budget) are limited. With so many millions of books to choose from and seemingly thousands of possible places to buy them, how do you decide where to look? Listen in for twelve of our favorite book sources. I'll also share some of the treasures we’ve found at each! --Nathan One Dozen Sources for Books Betterworldbooks.com (Better World Books) Free shipping on most books. Thrift stores (Salvation Army, Goodwill, Savers, etc.) Ollies.us (Ollie's Bargain Outlet) Alibris.com This site seems to specialize in textbooks. booksamillion.com (Books-A-Million) rainbowresource.com (Rainbow Resource Center for Homes and Schools) Described by my wife as having “lots of schoolbooks. Good prices, fast shipping, very informative website.” Christianbook.com Good source for inexpensive Bibles. Scripturetruth.com (Scripture Truth Book Company) Reliable source for Bible commentaries and study tools. Homeschool conventions/bookfairs https://greathomeschoolconventions.com Also look for a homeschool co-op or support group in your area. Internetarchive.org Out-of-print, copyright-expired books are available to read online. Biblio.com Specializes in out-of-print and collectible books, but not limited to these categories. Most books reasonably priced and many books have no shipping cost. Local library bookstores These might offer books with information about your local area. And two favorites to visit again someday! Howe, IN—Ark Paws and Claws Bookstore (lots of old, out-of-print books) https://www.arkanimalrescue.net/paws-claws-bookstore Raleigh, NC—Homeschool Gathering Place https://homeschoolgatheringplace.com If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, including a list of all books mentioned, at www.refreshpublishing.com/033-where-do-you-find-good-books 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/creme-brulee License code: RPRMNKSZIIQIBMRR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Dads, What books might your child (especially those around the preteen years) enjoy reading alone or with the family--books that could both entertain and encourage them in their Christian faith? In this episode my favorite daughter joined me for a conversation about an inspiring story she read recently, how we have weekly Daddy Times, favorite books, and a few favorite book series we hope you can enjoy, too! Aloha, Nathan Books 📖 Stories of America, by Charles Morris (published by Simply Charlotte Mason) 📖 Amy and Her Brothers, author unknown (published by Lamplighter) 📖 The Peabody Series, by Jeri Massi (Books 1-6 published by BJU Press; Book 7 published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform) 📖 Adventures of An Arctic Missionary Series, by Gloria Repp (published by BJU  Press) 📖 An American Adventure Series, by Lee Roddy (published by Bethany House Publishers) 📖 The Ladd Family Adventure Series, by Lee Roddy (some published by Mott Media, some by Thomas Nelson) 📖 Advent stories, by Arnold Ytreeide (published by Kregel Publications) 📖 Mike Danford Adventures Series, by Arnold Ytreeide (published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform) 📖 God of Alaska Series, by Bruce Hamilton (available at GodofAlaska.com) If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes (with lists of books in each series above) at https://refreshpublishing.com/032-read-interesting-and-inspiring-books-together Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/bloom License code: CW3RYTALMYHQAW7H Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered if the Old Testament is really relevant for today? Is it worth studying with and reading to our families, or should we “unhitch” ourselves from the O.T. and focus only on the New? Today we ask ten questions about the Old Testament—and find the answers mostly in the New Testament. Aloha, Nathan Outline 💡 For a full outline including Scriptures for each point below, see the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/031-read-the-old-testament 1. What does the New Testament say about why the Old Testament was written? 2. To the person without knowledge of the O.T., does the N.T. really make sense? 3. According to both O.T. and N.T., what does God use His Law (part of the O.T.) to accomplish? 4. How did Jesus view the O.T.? 5. What does the N.T. instruct Christians to do with the O.T.? 6. How did the apostles view the O.T.? 7. How does God view His word? 8. In what ways is the O.T. useful for Christians? 9. What did Jesus himself say about the words of the O.T.? 10. How important did Jesus say the words of the O.T. are to our lives? So Should We "Unhitch" from the First 39 Books of the Bible? Ideas for Reading the Old Testament Read through the Bible with your family, including O.T. passages. (practical suggestions for this in Ep. 24: Lead Your Family to and in the Bible). Use Bible story books to teach your children the stories of the O.T. (check out Episode 19: Use Tools to Teach Your Children the Bible). Sing Psalms. Three practical tools listed below: 📖 We enjoy using Psalms for Worship, published by Crown and Covenant Publications. (A friend said the Book of Psalms for Singing, same publisher, is better. I’m not familiar with it, so cannot knowledgeably comment.) 📖 Psalm 119 in Song, by Susie Kimbrough, available on CD, MP3 download, and songbook at ShepardMusic.com. We love singing these very singable tunes. 📖 A church in NE Florida introduced us to the hymnal called Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, a hymnal uniquely and intentionally containing all three types of music listed in Ephesians and Colossians—with nearly one thousand selections! When you read O.T. passages, look for the ways the text points to the Lord Jesus Christ, and show that to your family. Read a chapter of Proverbs to correspond with the date. For example, on Feb. 20, 2024, we would read Proverbs 20. When you read the Bible—either from O.T. or N.T.—make this your prayer: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." (Psalm 119:18) If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Dads, As Christian dads, we long for our children to follow God’s path with joy-filled hearts. We pray they will delight in God Himself. But is there something we need to make sure we ourselves are doing first? In Ep. 30, my longtime friend Jonathan Ballou talks with me about how we as dads need to “secure our own mask first” to guide our families in the right way. With Much Aloha, Nathan Scripture Hebrews 7:27 Quotes "The journey of missions has always had a strong connection to adventure. It's always, for me, had a sense of freshness and newness and a pioneering spirit to it…"—Jonathan Ballou "Honestly, we learn from each other in that, we support each other in that, because our strengths are different, we lean on each other."—J.B. "I know that my own heart has to be steady through my walk with God. I think that I try to deal with my own…spiritual, emotional turbulence without letting that shake the people around me."—J.B. "One of the responsibilities that God gave men with our role is to be steady. And the faith and the devotional life of a father has to provide stability that will weather seasons. Any family is going to go through a lot of different seasons, and I've seen in so many cases where it's the strength and the stability of a father's walk with God that allows the family to navigate and to weather those different times."—J.B. "We live in an age where there's a great deal of the abdication of the role that God has given to us."—J.B. "We do have the responsibility to other people, but the way that we're best suited to care for our families is when our own spiritual lives, our own spiritual walk is regular and steady and faithful, and then we're able to, by example, lead others into a similar closeness and intimacy with Christ."—J.B. "Fathers, you can get this right."—J.B., referring to what Jon Tyson teaches fathers regarding raising their sons "As readers, we can't become complacent….We want our minds to be sharp. There can be a certain dullness of the mind, either from not reading, or from only reading that which we already know or that which we already agree with, and we're never allowing ourselves to be challenged to actually do the work of sifting out and refuting what somebody else is putting out there in their position. I think we expose ourselves to a certain amount of mental atrophy, that we would then become unfit to help the people that we're supposed to help." —J.B. Books and Authors Mentioned 👤 Elisabeth Elliot 👤 Wilfred Grenfell 👤 J. Hudson Taylor (best book about him: Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret, by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor) 📖 Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage, by Alfred Lansing 📖 The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg 👤 Oswald Chambers 👤 A.W. Tozer 📖 The Intentional Father, by Jon Tyson 👤 James Dobson 👤 John Eldredge 👤 Douglas Wilson 👤 Steve Farrar If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/030-secure-your-own-mask-first Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-easton/the-messenger License code: OAJIXAABB3C1V1OY https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Dads, Do you have certain books that are so good you want everyone in your family to experience them? If you have multiple children in different age brackets, it’s easy to assume that what you’ve shared with one, they all should know. How do we record and remember our reading so that no one misses out on their part of the feast? Tune in today and find out! Nathan Scriptures Psalm 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.   Psalm 50:14-15 14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: 15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.   Psalm 65:2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. Books 📖  The Lamb, by John Cross 📖  Missionary Stories with the Millers, by Mildred Martin 📖  If Animals Could Talk: Creation Speaks for Itself, by Dr. Werner Gitt 📖  The Cruelest Miles, by Gay Salisbury & Laney Salisbury 📖  The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know But Don’t Know to Ask, by Karen Gravelle 📖  The Holy Bible Practical Ideas Keep a reading list. Include each member of your family your reading list, and record the books read with or to each one. In your family’s own books, record the date and place you finished reading the book, and with whom (whole family or individual family member). Encourage each child to personally read through the Bible himself or herself, and reward him or her upon completion of this great accomplishment. Quote “If we dads have any powers of observation at all, we know from seeing what our wives do in and for our homes that a mother's work is never done. It might not seem as dramatic as that, but when it comes to reading with and reading to and encouraging our children to read, our work as dads is never done--at least, not until they leave our nest and fly out to build one of their own--then, we hope and pray, they will carry on the grand tradition we have begun under our roof, reading to and with our children.” If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/029-care-for-multiple-generations-in-your-family Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

Hey Fellow Dad, Proverbs 23:26 instructs a son to “give” his heart to his father and to let his eyes “observe” his father’s ways. What a beautiful picture of an ideal father-son relationship! We all hope our kids can emulate us. But are you, as a dad, intentionally leading your children to want to have that kind of relationship with you? In this episode, my wife Kristin joined me to talk about a simple way for parents and children to build a weekly routine of one-on-one times together. (We also had an unexpected appearance by our two-year old son.) - Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com 💡 See the show notes with recommended books, links, and more at refreshpublishing.com/028-keep-daddy-and-mommy-times Key Thoughts Do dads have an implied responsibility in our children giving us their hearts and observing our ways? Dads, spend time with all your children and be sure to spend time with each of your children. Keep daddy times light and fun, drawing your children's hearts to your own, causing them to want to give you their hearts. Workable processes may take years to develop. None of us are really experts. Allow yourself to make mistakes as you progress in growing, asking God for wisdom all the while. Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jacob-taylor-armerding/spring-march License code: A1JSH1R4RRS2OM53 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/all-that-glitters License code: IEQ0QNBDV13HTPMO

Across the U.S., storms this winter have been brutal. Some of you might have even had to stay home. How do you ‘redeem the time’ on days like that? My guest in this episode knows all about it, and he’s found a great way to make those stuck-in-the-house days meaningful.   —Nathan Quotes “When the topic of…marriage comes up, say, ‘You know, find somebody that you can serve God with, someone that works hard, hopefully you’re working alongside each other.”—Daniel York   “We need dads like Daniel. Many of you are those kinds of dads, who are sincerely, passionately pursuing wisdom and knowledge with your families and for your families for the glory of God.”—Nathan Books 📖  Endurance, by Alfred Lansing 📖  The Christmas Duck, by Ken Gire 📖  Jotham's Journey, by Arnold Ytreeide 📖  Ishtar's Odyssey, by Arnold Ytreeide 📖  The Chronicles of Narnia series, by C.S. Lewis 📖  Medallion, by Dawn L. Watkins 📖  Christian Heroes Then and Now (series), by Janet and George Benge 📖  LightLine books, published by Bob Jones University Press If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, including referenced Scriptures and books, at https://refreshpublishing.com/027-when-you-are-stuck-in-the-house. 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group. 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com. Notes Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC   https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/bloom License code: CW3RYTALMYHQAW7H