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📚 Christian & Wholehearted Literature From Our Home Library to Yours📖 Book Reviews & Recommendations✨ Family Discipleship Encouragement - Amazon Affiliate Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks

Anna Symonds

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    • May 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    #20: Movies and Series for the Christian Family

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 38:50


    Send us a textIn this episode, Anna recommends some excellent films and television series that Christian families will enjoy for entertainment and fun together. What's more, Anna aims to recommend material that will have spiritual or educational value (or both in the best case) so that these fun times will also be edifying to your family's journey with Christ. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #19: A Chat With Sara Clarkson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 36:55


    Send us a textIn this episode, Anna sits down for a lovely chat with wife, mom, and author, Sara Clarkson!Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #18: Interview with Douglas McKelvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 36:09


    Send us a textIn this episode, Anna talks with the author of the 'Every Moment Holy' liturgical prayer books, Doug McKelvey. Doug shares valuable insights regarding practicing the presence of God as a family and the heart behind this precious series of books. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #17: Helping Our Children Navigate Emotions With Author Christina Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 38:32


    Send us a textIn this episode, Anna welcomes her first-ever interview guest, children's author Christina Fox. Together they discuss how to help our children navigate difficult emotions. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #16: Cozy Read-Alouds For Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 31:32


    Send us a textIn this episode, Anna shares some cozy read-alouds perfect for the colder and darker part of the year. Grab some hot chocolate (or your other favorite hot beverage), snuggle up with your little ones, and get inspired with great recommendations! Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #15: Learning About the Reformation With Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 39:26


    Send us a textIt's Fall again, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate the Reformation! In this episode, Anna talks about books and creative ideas you can use to educate both yourself and your children on the enriching topic of the Reformation. You do not have to be an expert on the history of the people and places to start; just let these books lead the way as you learn alongside your kids! Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #14: Books To Include In Your Child's Education

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 15:15


    In this episode, Anna shares several books that have been impactful and helpful teaching resources in her homeschool journey. Support the Show. Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #13: How To Incorporate a Second Language - Tips From a Bilingual Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 30:33


    After a long winter hibernation, Anna is back with season two of the "Fill Your House With Books" Podcast! In this episode, Anna talks about how families with multiple countries of origin can begin incorporating their second language into the daily lives of their children.  Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #12: Making the Most of Homeschooling with Toddlers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 30:30


    In this episode, Anna talks about how we as homeschooling mothers can learn to make the absolute best out of homeschooling older children while simultaneously caring for a toddler(s). Yes, it is a challenge, but through the Gospel, we can find strength to face each new day of parenting with joy and expectancy. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #11: My Sally Clarkson Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 36:57


    In this episode, I do a deep dive into some of my favorite titles from Sally Clarkson. Listen in as I share why these books have deeply impacted my faith, motherhood, and homeschooling experience. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #10: How to Make Reading Aloud Times a Miserable Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 13:57


    We moms can probably all relate, right? We want to make reading to our children a priority, but right about when we are ready to begin, things start happening that detract from the atmosphere. Join me in this episode as I share from my own failures and successes on this journey. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #9: The Homeschool Mom's Library

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 21:34


    As homeschool moms, we have it on our hearts to fill our children's minds and hearts with high quality literature. But what about our own hearts and minds? Are we receiving encouragement and actively seeking out more mature homeschool moms to learn from them? Books can be such wonderful mentors. In this episode, I share some of my favorite books for homeschool moms. Remember Charlotte Mason's words: Let the mothers go out to play!Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #8: Why I Love Buying Books Used and Tips on How to Find Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 18:23


    In this episode, Anna shares about her love for used books and gives practical tips on how to find them without breaking the bank.Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #7: Turning Meal Times Into Discipleship Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 19:05


    In this episode, Anna talks about the amazing opportunity we have before us each and every day to disciple our children for Christ as we share meals together. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #6: How To Read More as a Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 15:39


    In this episode Anna shares practical tips on how you can add more reading time to your daily life. Support the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #5: The Book-Loving Mom (Creating a Book-Lover Atmosphere in Our Homes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 38:41


    In this episode, Anna talks about what we can do practically to become book-loving moms, thereby inspiring our children to become book-lovers themselves. Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhooSupport the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #4: Christmas Markets, Books, and Family Encouragement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 36:14


    In this episode, I am sharing about the Christmas Market tradition from my beloved homeland, Germany. I also introduce several Christmas books that we love in our family, both explicitly Christian, as well as some classic literature. Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhooSupport the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #3: More On the Beauty Of Devotional Times & More Favorite Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 37:54


    A continuation of episode 2 with more books and more inspiration for discipling your family!Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhooSupport the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #2: The Beauty of Devotional Times With Our Children & 3 of Our Favorite Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 49:50


    Reading a biblically sound and beautifully written devotional with our children has so many benefits.- We pour truths about God, His character, and His Word into their minds.- We connect with our children on a deeper level, communicate to them that we love them and care for them, and make room for spiritual conversations to open up.In this episode I want to help you establish rhythms and routines for devotional times with your children. I also introduce 3 of our favorite devotional books to you.Find the recommended books in my Fill Your House With Books Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks"The Bible-Time Nursery Rhyme Book" by Emily Hunter"What Every Child Should Know About Prayer" by Nancy Guthrie"Courageous World Changers", as well as "Brave Heroes & Bold Defenders" by Shirley Raye RedmondFind books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhooSupport the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

    #1: Welcome to the 'Fill Your House With Books' Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 26:31


    The official launch of the 'Fill Your House With Books' Podcast! In this first episode, I, Anna, introduce myself and share my heart behind 'Fill Your House With Books' - Christian and wholesome children's books and family discipleship. Thanks for tuning in! Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhooSupport the show Find books I recommended today, as well as many more in my storefront @ https://www.amazon.com/shop/fillyourhousewithbooks If you want to donate to this work, please visit:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fillyourhoo

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