Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan Youssef

Teaching Little Hearts Big Truths About Easter: John Greco | Episode 283


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Do you struggle as a parent to help your children grasp the profound significance of Easter while swimming against a tide of pastel eggs and jelly bean overload? In this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef talks with John Greco, whose new children's book, The Easter Lamb, was born from his parenting challenge to explain to his three young sons how God's rescue plan connects Passover to the Cross. Whether you have toddlers fascinated by colorful illustrations or older kids asking tough theological questions, this conversation offers practical wisdom for families seeking to plant Biblical Truth that will root deeply in children's hearts.

John Greco is a writer, editor, and self-described Bible geek with an impressive background in Biblical scholarship. He has served as the editor of the He Reads Truth Bible and as the New Testament theological editor for the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible.

Highlights:

  • The story of an aspiring pastor who became a writer and how he "stumbled into" writing
  • The inspiration behind creating a children's book that connects the Passover story to Jesus's sacrifice
  • How Biblical theology helps children (and adults) see the complete narrative of Scripture rather than disconnected moral stories
  • The importance of teaching children the profound connections between Old and New Testament stories
  • John's approach to handling difficult Biblical concepts like sacrifice and death in a child-appropriate way
  • The collaborative process with London-based illustrator Sian James to create engaging, accurate, and inviting visuals
  • Family traditions for making Easter meaningful beyond bunnies and chocolate eggs

About the Book: The Easter Lamb: Jesus, Passover, and God's Amazing Plan to Rescue Us weaves together the stories of Passover and Easter, helping young readers understand the connection between these significant biblical events and see how God's plan for salvation has been consistent throughout history.

Connect with John Greco: Find more information about John and his books on his website.

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