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Here you will fine many episodes of different children books. Hope you enjoy! Cover art photo provided by Hello I'm Nik on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@helloimnik
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Reading a book to a child at bedtime is a magical time. But sometimes listening together is even better. I am willing to take requests for readings as long as the material is in the public domain. Please leave feedback to let me know how I am doing!
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Treasure Box Books | Dads Building Relationships, Reading Great Books, Preparing Children for Life
Nathan Ching | Christian Homeschool Dad, Lover of Good Books
⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨👩👧👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-l ...
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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…
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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-…
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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 KJ…
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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 …
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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? …
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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 g…
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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 T…
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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 famil…
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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 …
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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 ev…
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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 k…
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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 al…
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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? Becaus…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 ris…
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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 da…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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 famil…
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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 a…
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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 ep…
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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 somebo…
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Hey Dads, We hear about so many young people who have grown up in Christian homes but left the faith. We can’t guarantee that our children will follow God, but we can find ways to help encourage a thinking, vibrant faith in God’s word . . . including using books! --Nathan Quotes Just as healthy plants need nourishment, our children need nourishment…
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The data is in: dads are essential! We need you, Dad! Here's why, and even better, here's how! —Nathan Show Notes 💡 See the complete show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/025-we-need-you-dad, including Scriptures referenced, recommended books, and more quotes from today's episode. Books Mentioned 📖 The Holy Bible (read it yourself, read it an…
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Hey Fellow Dads! Do you ever listen to the news and feel like the world is one big bounce house—and you're trying to stand in it? I know I do. This is a rapidly changing world. Two words come to mind to describe this world: unpredictability and instability. But there is something we as dads can do for our families throughout the year, that will giv…
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Intro Hey Dads, Have you considered doing your own year-in-review? How could that help you lead your family? What are the best books we’ve read in the last year? And how could we better keep track of our reading next year? Tune in for answers! --Nathan Nathan's Top Ten Most Influential Books Read/Listened to in 2023 📖 10. The Five Love Languages: H…
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Hey Dads, Merry Christmas! While you clean up the wrapping paper or enjoy some fireside snuggles, listen to these Scripture selections to help your family focus on Him whose birthday we celebrate today—Emmanuel, God with us. “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sa…
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Hey Dads, Even old Ebenezer Scrooge learned to "keep Christmas well." Have you? And are you passing that on to your children? This episode lists six suggestions for keeping Christmas well and leading our children to do the same. Enjoy! —Nathan Outline Know the message yourself. The five essential truths about Jesus: • Jesus' pre-incarnate existence…
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Hey Dads, Our English word amuse comes from an old French word amuser, which meant—are you ready for this? "To to stupefy, waste time, or deceive by distracting." Often, our children’s entertainment is merely that kind of amusing—concerned only with keeping them occupied and out of trouble, even if it is a waste of time. But to entertain (which Web…
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Hey Dads, We have to wear many hats as dads, but what is the one essential responsibility God has given us? In this episode, we’ll see what God said about this question, and I’ll mention some practical tools we can use to carry out that one essential responsibility for our children. Whether you’ve yet to get started in teaching your children the Bi…
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Hey Dads, Do you enjoy telling your children time-tested stories, classics that families have enjoyed for centuries? Even if you never heard these stories growing up, you can be the one to pass them on to the next generation. Listen in today as we share two fun stories from centuries past, with nuggets of wisdom hidden in each. Let’s go find the tr…
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Hey Dads, What are some adventures you've had with your children? Have books played a part in those experiences? This summer, my six-year-old son and I embarked on a 2000-mile road trip, and a good part of the ideas for that trip came from a book. Come sit for a little while as my son and I discuss that trip and the book that helped launch us out i…
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Hi, Dad, Do you want to spend more time in the Bible, but find it difficult to be consistent in this habit? Do you want to give your children a heritage of honoring and studying God’s word, but you easily forget where you were reading, or don’t feel like you’re getting anything out of it? Today I have a few simple, practical tips to help you live i…
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Hi, Fellow Dad! It’s time to make sure we’re ready for the season with stories to read with our families…but are Christmas stories (or other stories) simply for the purpose of checking off a box on our to-do list? Sure, reading helps us build warm, fuzzy, enjoyable memories together . . . but are there other reasons to read, reasons that make it wo…
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It's our American holiday, and it's a Christian holiday, and yet in our increasingly secular age, most of us seem to be forgetting the historic American roots and even more so the biblical Christian roots of this festival. Now, in 2023, we're looking back over 400 years since the saga of our American Thanksgiving began; and, for all our faults and …
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Hi, Fellow Dad! This is Thanksgiving week…but what if you’re going through a hard time, even suffering troubles and trials? Did the Pilgrims know some secret that we’ve forgotten? Join me for an exciting taste of that first Thanksgiving as well as recommendations for some of our favorite Thanksgiving books. Start a new holiday tradition with these …
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Hey, Dads, Ever since the early days of man's history, war has been a reality, and never has another piece of real estate been fought over more than that parcel called "the Holy Land." In this episode, Bro. Mo, my friend and a church-planter in Israel, joins me to report on what it's like on the ground right now, as well as to talk about raising up…
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Hi, Fellow Dads! Looking for some ideas to make your family's Christmas season really focus on Jesus and not the peripherals? In this episode, we talk about some books my family has found enjoyable, entertaining, educational, and edifying, finding that some books …are just so well-written in helping us meditate on and understand the wonder, the mir…
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Hi, Fellow Dad, Have you as a dad ever wondered if God really can use you to help others know Him and walk in His truth? In TBB Podcast Ep. 10, Pastor Bruce Hamilton continues his conversation with me about how God has used him and his wife in some very unexpected ways, along with some powerful, practical instruction for how we can make ourselves a…
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Hi, Fellow Dad! Have you ever read any of the great missionary stories from past centuries and wondered whether God is still at work in the world today? Would you like to introduce your children to a tale of modern missions that takes place in just the last few years . . . and is still continuing today? Join me for part 1 of this interview with Bru…
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Intro Hi, Fellow Dad! Do you want to provide your children with good books, but you aren't sure where to start, or how to determine if a book is really good or not? As we prepared to launch this podcast, my family had a discussion around the dinner table about some of the myths people believe about books, and their comments sparked the outline for …
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Intro Hi, Fellow Dad! Your house might have A kitchen to cook in, A bedroom to sleep in, A living room to host guests. All places to complete specific tasks. But there's a special place every dad should have in his home, and it wasn't until I was a few years into being a dad that I realized I should have this place. What is it, you ask? Stay tuned!…
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Have you ever been facing a problem or trial so big that there was nothing you could do but trust God? We're publishing this episode one year after our youngest little guy went in for open heart surgery to correct his congenital heart defects. God once again showed Himself gracious, kind, and comforting to us through that weighty time, and a large …
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Hi, Fellow Dads, I suppose you all watched a good bit of the news covering the wildfire that swept through and consumed the town of Lahaina, on the west coast of Maui, back in August. After over two months, it's still hard for me to wrap my mind around the magnitude of loss people there suffered, especially having acquaintances who lost their home,…
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Hi, Dad! Do you have good intentions for reading to and with your family, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you have lots of ideas, but struggle to come up with a plan you can follow consistently? I don't know about you, but ever since I was a teenager, I have always felt that I had too many books I wanted to or needed to read, and since beco…
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Intro "The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul…" …so the Bible is enough, right? It's actually a waste of time to read or listen to any other books…right? Listen to the episode to get the full explanation of each point below: The Bible refers to other books for historical verification. See Joshua 10:13, 2 Samuel 1:18, 1 Kings 11:41. Est…
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Hi, Fellow Dad! Wouldn't you feel great if you could spread a nutritious, delicious feast for your family several times a week? You can--but with something other than food. On this episode of Treasure Box Books Podcast, we discuss some practical, simple ways you can do that, using books! We're publishing this episode about a month before Thanksgivi…
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Hi, Fellow Dad! Have you ever scanned the shelves of a real or online bookstore and wondered where to begin? Have you ever prayed for someone to come alongside and be another voice of wisdom in your child's life? In this pilot episode, my wife joined me at the mic to discuss what's ahead for you here on the Treasure Box Books Podcast! We share how …
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