Episode 110: Boldly Raising Up The Next Generation
You’ve probably heard of Champ Thornton or one of his children’s books, yet you may not be familiar with his “why” for writing. You’ll hear the reason his books focus on placing our hope in God and living life according to the greatest commandments. You’ll also notice these same themes spilling over into his advice on parenting and admonishment to boldly raise up the next generation.
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CHAMP THORNTON (PhD) and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, have been married since 1996, and enjoy being parents to three energetic teenage children. He is an Acquisitions Editor at Crossway and is the author of a number of books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, its sequel: The Really Radical Book for Kids, illustrated children’s books: You Count!, Why Do We Say Good Night? And Why Do We Say Thank You?, and devotionals for families and parents: Wonders of His Love: Family Advent Devotional, and Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation. He’s also served as host of “In the Word, On the Go,” a ten-minute podcast for families. You can learn more about Champ at www.champthornton.com.
Resources
Psalm 78: that the next generation might set their hope in God
Champ Thornton’s Website
In the Word, On The Go – Champ’s Podcast
You Count! A Five-Senses Countdown to Calm
The Serpent Slayer and The Scroll of Riddles
The Really Radical Book For Kids
Wonders Of His Love Devotional
Pass It On: A Proverbs Journal for the Next Generation
In The Word, On The Go Podcast
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