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Ever heard of the cookie jar syndrome? It’s when there is a set of beliefs very carefully in place but there isn’t the behaviour to give it authenticity. Belief and behaviour always go hand-in-hand. And they go in that order.

Between school, social media, gaming, and streaming movies and shows, kids are glued to screens with dangers lurking everywhere. So what can you do to protect them? Mandy Majors explains the different online threats your children may be up against and equips you with ways to keep them safe. With open communication being the key to stronger, healthier relationships, Mandy prepares you to lead your kids in their digital world.

Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word.

It can be difficult to tune out the negative voices around us. It can be difficult to tune out the negative voices in our own heads! If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you know we just did a bunch of episodes about that. But thankfully, God has given us his Word, just as he gave Joshua and the Israelites, to help us know and heed his voice. 

One morning, my wife Denalyn was with me in the car. “I’m about to remind you why you married me,” I told her as we drew near to the intersection. “See that long line of cars?  See that humdrum of humanity? Not for me. Hang on!” I swerved from the six-lane onto the one-lane and shared with my sweetheart my secret expressway to freedom.

“What do you think?” I asked, awaiting her worship. “I think you broke the law.” “What?” “You just went the wrong way on a one-way street!”

I did. I missed the “Do Not Enter” sign. Before coming to Christ, we all had our share of shortcuts. What we consider shortcuts God sees as disasters. He doesn’t give laws for our pleasure. He gives them for our protection. He knows what we need.

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This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer celebrate a special milestone—Tricia’s bestselling book Prayers That Changed History is now available as an audiobook! They also dive into powerful faith resources for teen girls and share an exciting update on The Clockwork Chronicles, the fantasy adventure series Tricia is co-writing with her son, Nathan.

Tricia Goyer has written more than 90 books for children, teens, and families. Through stories grounded in Scripture and history, she helps the next generation understand that God hears us, God responds, and faithful prayer can shape lives—and even entire nations.

In this episode, Tricia and Mike explore how prayer, discipleship, and intentional storytelling plant seeds of faith that can impact generations to come.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

• The heart behind Prayers That Changed History and why its message stayed with Tricia for years
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• Why kids need to know prayer is powerful, not just personal—and how God works beyond time and history
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• How biblical prayers connect to real historical stories, like Saint Patrick and Corrie ten Boom
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• How Tricia chose the historical figures who would inspire young readers’ faith
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• The role of prayer in Tricia’s own home, including miracles, provision stories, and answered prayers
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• The impact of her teen-girl books, Before You Meet Your Future Husband and Praying for Your Future Husband
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• How God prepared Tricia’s heart for six adopted daughters through earlier ministry
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• A behind-the-scenes look at The Clockwork Chronicles, including a peek into Book 3 and the joy of writing fantasy with her son
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• How Tricia’s children have watched her follow God’s calling, even in difficult seasons—and what that teaches young listeners
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Encouragement for moms who feel guilty pursuing their God-given dreams while raising kids

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Using Abraham’s story in Genesis 22, Dr. Stanley outlines worship’s essential elements: a devoted heart, willing obedience, and complete surrender.

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