Podcasts about green ember

I was recently trying to remember the first time I met S.D. (Sam) Smith, the creator of the wildly popular Green Ember books. I think it was at a homeschool conference a decade ago, back when I was working at The Colson Center. I noticed that one of the booths in the exhibit hall was crowded with kids and their parents. It was Sam's booth, and the kids were going just crazy in their enthusiasm for Sam's “rabbits with swords,” the heroic and delightful characters who are the stars of the Green Ember books. Since then, Sam's Green Ember books – plus other series that we'll talk about today – have sold more than 1.5 million books. Sam's brother Josiah is a key partner in the cottage industry that the Smiths have created, and his son – also named Josiah – is now a co-writer of the Jack Zulu books. I'm also pleased to say that Sam has become a good friend, so this conversation might get a little free-wheeling. We talk about writing the Green Ember and Jack Zulu books, a kickstarter campaign that has already raised more than $200,000 for a video game based on one of the characters in the Green Ember series, and why he has chosen to stay in West Virginia when conventional wisdom says he might have an easier time of it if he moved to Nashville, New York, or one of the other so-called “cultural centers” in the country. I think you'll find Sam's perspective both encouraging and challenging. We had this conversation via zoom. That brings to a close my conversation with S.D. (Sam) Smith. You can find out more about Sam and his work at www.sdsmith.com. By the way, since Sam and I spoke, his kickstarter campaign has significantly exceeded its $200,000 goal. Congratulations to Sam and his team on this milestone. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. I'm  your host Warren Smith. Until next time, may God bless you.

SD Smith has recently announced a Green Ember video game. He joins the digital pub table to discuss this exciting new project. So strap in for a deep dive into the Green Ember video game: its origin, its design, and how families can play video games in an enriching way.

Green Ember friends, you are going to love this one! I had the absolute joy of sitting down with S. D. (Sam) Smith and Zach Franzen to chat about an epic new adventure in the Green Ember universe: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb! For years, readers (including my son Isaac) have been asking for Helmer's origin story — and now it's finally here. Not only will we get a brand-new full-length novel, but Green Ember fans can also also enjoy an action-adventure video game that brings the story to life in a whole new way! And get this: the game is designed to be family-friendly with no ads, no micro-transactions, and no creepy internet people. Just pure storytelling, adventure, and delight for our kids.In this conversation, Sam and Zach share the hospitable heart behind the project, the challenges of creating something this big, and some behind the scenes nuggets true fans of #rabbitswithswords won't want to miss. You'll hear about the creative process, the vision for the story and game, and what makes Helmer in the Dragon Tomb such a special addition to the Green Ember world we already love.Plus, there are over a dozen questions from actual kids ranging from banjos to shading techniques to mysteries and deep dives! We tried to make it rapid fire...but we had a lot to say.

John Lovell and SD Smith, author of the Green Ember series, discuss how stories shape lives and inspire courage. They explore the series' impact on John's family, its heartfelt origins, and SD Smith's new Helmer origin story and video game, backed by a Kickstarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storywarren/green-ember-helmer-in-the-dragon-tomb/?ref=kicktraq). The episode also covers Bill Belichick's relationship, Trump's 100 days, and listener Q&A.

How we can see all our vocations as participating in the “Mended Wood,” why The Lord of the Rings was more spiritually powerful for him than any Christian non-fiction, and the call to “modesty, fidelity, and audacity” in our work.Links Mentioned:S.D. SmithS.D. Smith on FacebookS.D. Smith on InstagramS.D. Smith on YouTubeThe Green Ember SeriesJack Zulu and the Girl with Golden WingsLongtreader Games Launch TeamBabble Publishing CompanyHopeWords Writers' ConferenceRead-Aloud RevivalZach FranzenLittle House on the PrairieAnne of Green GablesThe Chronicles of NarniaJurassic ParkThe Lord of the RingsPhantastesDavid Robinson on XThe Hunger GamesNorth Greenville UniversityA Diary of Private PrayerThe Prodigal GodEpisode 268: Kathy Keller (Co-author of The Meaning of Marriage)The Book of Common PrayerKenneth Padgett on InstagramWolfbane BooksNate BargatzeEpisode 258: Stephen Bargatze (Magician)Skye JethaniFive Mere ChristiansCalled to CreateThe Creator in YouThe Royal in YouJordan Raynor on XJordan Raynor

“All of life is a battle against fear. We fight it on one front, and it sneaks around to our flank.”S.D. Smith's book, The Green Ember, wonderfully weaves a tale of adventure, family, friendship, betrayal and conquering fear. We meet Picket Longtreader and his sister, Heather, as they are forced to go on the run after they return home to find it on fire and their parents and baby brother missing.A wolf attack forces Heather and Picket into a cave. Thankfully in the nick of time, they are rescued by their uncle and a rabbit named Smalls who take them to Cloud Mountain.All the rabbits are working together to fight against evil forces that are trying to overtake them. Their beloved King Jupiter had been betrayed by someone in the Longtreader family so Heather and Picket do not have the red carpet rolled out for them if you know what I mean. Emma was not like the other rabbits, she was helpful and kind to the newcomers.Helmer is a big brute of a rabbit who keeps to himself. Picket wants Helmer to train him to be a fighter. Helmer calls him Ladybug.  The training is tough when “Everything is a weapon.” Will the rabbit community be strong enough to get peace from their enemies? “You can choose what you believe, Shuffler (Picket's other nickname), but you can't choose what's true.”Yes, dear listeners, “Healing is on the horizon, but fire comes first. Bear the flame.” Are you ready to meet these endearing characters and join the journey?

SD Smith's “Helmer‘s Son,” from the Green Ember Lost Tales.

In this episode, FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn speaks with S.D. Smith, author of the best-selling adventure saga, The Green Ember series, and founder of Story Warren. Sam's tales captivate readers across the globe who are hungry for new stories with an old soul. Not merely safe stories with old-school virtue and moral imagination, but stories that are bold and daring – truthful tales of light that help shape children who become dangerous. Dangerous to the darkness. You'll be encouraged by Sam's own story of finding his way to becoming the well-loved author he is today, as well as his advice to storytellers who may be hesitant to brave putting pen to paper.  

Chapters 4-6 of S.D. Smith's “The Lost Key.”

Chapters 1-3 of S.D. Smith's “The Lost Key.”

You know Sam (SD) Smith as the author of the Green Ember series–#RabbitsWithSwords. Sam and his son Josiah (JC) Smith have joined forces as the co-authors of the Jack Zulu series–Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key and Jack Zulu and the Girl with the Golden Wings (so far). In this episode, Jonathan Rogers speaks with the the Smiths about what it's like to co-write a book and, more to the point, what it's like to co-write a book with your offspring…or with your parent, as the case may be.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author SD Smith has previously joined the Anselm pub table to talk about his classic Green Ember series (an Anselm Society staple), and the Jack Zulu series that he's writing along with his son. Now, SD Smith returns to the table to discuss his new book, The Found Boys. It's a middle grade story that touches on a lot of complex issues—racial tension, forgiveness, reconciliation, and more. It's also a fun and funny adventure. Join us as SD Smith shares the heart and purpose behind The Found Boys.

In his fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, bestselling author S.D. Smith shares thrilling updates, including the release of his newest Green Ember adventure, Lost Tails: The Lost Key, just in time for Christmas. Sam also highlights his brand-new book, The Found Boys, an 80s-set tale of friendship, forgiveness, loyalty, and cross-racial bonds, capturing the joy and challenges of boyhood adventure. Throughout the episode, Sam reflects on the transformative power of storytelling, the role of reading in fostering empathy and moral imagination, and his approach to parenting with "big love and big discipline." He also shares thoughts on homeschooling, transitioning kids into adulthood, and why stories are one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. This is an inspiring and delightful conversation packed with encouragement for families. ** Get all of your S.D. Smith books here ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Raising creative kids is a beautiful, worthwhile endeavor, but not one that is always neat and tidy! In today's episode, I've invited two of my good friends and fellow creatives—authors S. D. Smith and Carolyn Leiloglou—for a conversation on how our creative work as adults impacts our kids. We discuss everything from the challenges of nurturing creativity in our families to the influence of stories on our hearts and minds.  S. D. Smith is the author of the wildly popular and perennial Let the Kids Speak favorite Green Ember series and is a father to four imaginative children. Carolyn Leiloglou is the author of the middle-grade fantasy series The Restorationists and a homeschool mom to four creative kids.In this episode, you'll hear: How connecting with the wonder in our kids fuels and enhances creativityThe value of boredom (a best-kept creative secret!) The nuances of how we measure creative successLearn more about Sarah Mackenzie:Read-Aloud RevivalWaxwing BooksSubscribe to the NewsletterFind the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/fostering-wonder-and-creativity 

"How do stories shape our affections?" Explore this question and more with S.D. Smith (author of The Green Ember series) and Sarah Arthur (author of Once a Queen).Related Reading and Resources: New and Noteworthy FictionReading for the Love of the WorldChristianity Today's 2024 Book AwardsLiterature Changed my LifeOn My Shelf: Life and Books with S.D. SmithOn My Shelf: Life and Books with Philip Ryken5 Lesser-Known Children's Fantasy Series That Point to the GospelBeyond Narnia, Ramona, and Green GablesEverything by Gary D. Schmidt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I talked with my friend S.D. Smith. Sam is the author of the beloved Green Ember series. He also wrote the book Jack Zulu and the Waylanders's Key with his son, Josiah. And he most recently wrote the book Mooses with Bazookas and Other Stories Children Should Never Read. I loved this conversation with Sam. We have a lot of fun together because he is a story teller and I love stories! Here are some highlights from our talk: *The book that turned him into a reader around the age of 15 was Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. *Some of the other books that were read aloud to him by his mom and his teachers and shaped him as a storyteller were: The Chronicles of Narnia Little Women The Box Car Children God's Smuggler *As an adult, Sam has loved and re-read the Aubrey–Maturin series by Patrick O Brian. *My favorite part of our conversation was when Sam gives a message to all parents, but especially to Dads about connecting with their kids through stories: “kids just want attention and time. They want their dads so much! They're desperate for their dad's attention. So if you're a dad and you just make up a story about something you care about, it's going to be really, really fun for them. They love it when you care. They love it when you try.” *And if you can't think of your own story, take a note from my husband and re-tell movies and books to your kids. You can change the names if you want and your kids will be none the wiser. Until they grow up and watch the movie and figure it out. Then you'll all get a great laugh over it! *I love Sam's motto for life: Modesty, fidelity, and audacity. *Sam shared he's chasing joy by taking walks, which he finds to be an opportunity to pursue connection, creativity and beauty.” *You can find Sam on Instagram, on his website and in his books!  Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and I'd be so very grateful if you leave a 5 star rating of the podcast and also a quick review.  Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team. I love you guys! Greta 

Welcome to Episode 186 of the Thinklings Podcast! Special Guest Alert! We were thrilled to have S.D. Smith (Sam), author of Green Ember and other titles, as a guest on this episode. After Sam participates in some Books & Business, we dive into his writing process and philosophy! You do not want to miss out on this one! Key ideas in Episode 186 - S.D. Smith Books & Business (11:04) The Green Ember - S.D. Smith Surprised by Oxford - Carolyn Weber Finally Free - Heath Lambert Slow Productivity - Cal Newport Reading Writing Imagination Ecclesiastes Main Content (20:42): We interview Sam Smith about his books and writing process!

Sci-Fi, Theology, & Indies 2023 Returning for the final set of book reviews 2023 continues the sci-fi, theology, & indies books that I liked, didn't like, and the really bad ones to stay away from. And I wanted to tell you about them. TIMELINE: 00:00 - Introduction 00:15 - 8 Great Smarts & How Am I Smart? by Kathy Koch 05:11 - There Will Be Time by Poul Anderson 09:18 - Reading With Purpose by Nancy Wilson 12:07 - Dan the Destructor (Barbarians Of The Storm - Book 1) by Rob Rimes 16:16 - The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun #1) by Gene Wolfe 20:51 - The Green Ember by S. D. Smith 26:26 - On Getting Out of Bed - The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble 29:22 - Apologetics - A Justification of Christian Belief by John M. Frame 32:14 - Slewfoot by Brom 35:29 - Earth Abides by George R. Stewart 28:46 - We Are Legion (We Are Bob - Bobiverse #1) by Dennis E. Taylor 41:12 - The Long Moonlight by RazörFist 43:48 - A Change Of Plans by Dennis E. Taylor 44:23 - Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund 46:33 - For We Are Many (Bobiverse #2) by Dennis E. Taylor 48:21 - The Lord Bless You and Keep You - The Promise of the Gospel in the Aaronic Blessing by Michael Glodo 50:20 - Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson 54:31 - Signs and Secrets of the Messiah - A Fresh Look at the Miracles of Jesus by Jason Sobel 56:17 - Death Date by B. Y. Simpson 1:00:16 - Hydra's Wake by Daniel Jones 01:01:31 - Roadkill by Dennis E. Taylor 01:05:13 - The Fear of Moncroix by Bryan Asher 01:06:55 - Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield 01:09:55 - The Hand of God by Yuval Kordov 01:12:07 - A Knight's Quest For The Holy Grail by C. S. Johnson 01:12:56 - Faraway and Forever by Nancy Joie Wilkie 01:16:45 - The Mark of A Christian by Francis Shaeffer 01:19:07 - A Meeting With Medusa by Arthur C. Clarke 01:20:59 - Art And The Bible by Francis Shaeffer 01:24:08 - Personal Finance for Teens Simplified by J. Lykins 01:25:12 - Periapsis Christmas by Katie Roome 01:28:59 - Periapsis Christmas 2 by Katie Roome 01:32:45 - Conclusion LINKS: Links to the books and the text reviews will be updated and hyperlinked above as the individual books.

In the latest installment of the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich engages in a compelling conversation with S.D. Smith, the brilliant mind behind the Green Ember Series and the newly released "Mooses with Bazookas." In this third appearance on the show, Smith delves into the roots of his storytelling journey, shaped significantly by his childhood experiences of outdoor play and the endless possibilities it fueled in his imagination. The discussion centers on the idea that we are all allies in imagination, a theme resonating particularly with parents navigating the challenges of raising children. Smith emphasizes the desire to bless his own children, drawing inspiration from the trenches of parenthood. A significant portion of the conversation revolves around the role of humor in navigating life's complexities. At its core, Smith believes humor to be a hospitable force, offering a respite from the seriousness of the world. He reflects on the importance of laughter, not just for adults but as a blessing for children as well. The episode takes a thoughtful turn, exploring Smith's insights on joy, anxiety, and depression. Drawing from his favorite biblical passages in Ecclesiastes, he encourages listeners to enjoy life as much as possible. Smith's philosophical influences, particularly from Peter Kreeft, add depth to the discussion, highlighting the profound nature of humor in the grand scheme of things. The episode concludes with a powerful message about the world's inherent need for genuine, whole-hearted laughter. Smith's journey, from Green Ember to Mooses with Bazookas, unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of imagination, joy, and laughter in the face of life's challenges. **  Get your copy of Mooses with Bazookas here >> https://store.sdsmith.com/products/mooses-with-bazookas-signed Learn more about S.D. Smith here >> https://sdsmith.com/ ** Head to Good Ranchers and use code "1000hours" to an extra 15% on every order and get free shipping, plus a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  Shop here >> https://www.goodranchers.com/

In the latest installment of the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich engages in a compelling conversation with S.D. Smith, the brilliant mind behind the Green Ember Series and the newly released "Mooses with Bazookas." In this third appearance on the show, Smith delves into the roots of his storytelling journey, shaped significantly by his childhood experiences of outdoor play and the endless possibilities it fueled in his imagination. The discussion centers on the idea that we are all allies in imagination, a theme resonating particularly with parents navigating the challenges of raising children. Smith emphasizes the desire to bless his own children, drawing inspiration from the trenches of parenthood. A significant portion of the conversation revolves around the role of humor in navigating life's complexities. At its core, Smith believes humor to be a hospitable force, offering a respite from the seriousness of the world. He reflects on the importance of laughter, not just for adults but as a blessing for children as well. The episode takes a thoughtful turn, exploring Smith's insights on joy, anxiety, and depression. Drawing from his favorite biblical passages in Ecclesiastes, he encourages listeners to enjoy life as much as possible. Smith's philosophical influences, particularly from Peter Kreeft, add depth to the discussion, highlighting the profound nature of humor in the grand scheme of things. The episode concludes with a powerful message about the world's inherent need for genuine, whole-hearted laughter. Smith's journey, from Green Ember to Mooses with Bazookas, unfolds as a testament to the transformative power of imagination, joy, and laughter in the face of life's challenges. **  Get your copy of Mooses with Bazookas here >> https://store.sdsmith.com/products/mooses-with-bazookas-signed Learn more about S.D. Smith here >> https://sdsmith.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alan Paton's novel is widely regarded as a source of hope and endurance amid pain and significant suffering. As The Scandal of Reading continues season 3's theme about the Fruits of the Spirit, Claude Atcho interviews author S.D. Smith, who arrived in South Africa when Mandela was released from prison and left when he became president. S.D. Smith shares his perspective on Paton's work having firsthand experience of life in South Africa and how the book influenced his formation. Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA.  Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022. Information on S.D. Smith: S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million-selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. The Green Ember spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. He is also the author of the madcap Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read as well as a fantasy adventure novel co-authored with his son, Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. Smith's stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Smith is a founder and owner of Story Warren, a publishing, events, and IP development house based in rural West Virginia. Story Warren exists to serve families as “allies in imagination.”  S. D. Smith lives in Grandview, West Virginia with his wife and four kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alan Paton's novel is widely regarded as a source of hope and endurance amid pain and significant suffering. As The Scandal of Reading continues season 3's theme about the Fruits of the Spirit, Claude Atcho interviews author S.D. Smith, who arrived in South Africa when Mandela was released from prison and left when he became president. S.D. Smith shares his perspective on Paton's work having firsthand experience of life in South Africa and how the book influenced his formation. Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton Information on Claude Atcho: Claude is the Vicar (Planting Pastor) for the Charlottesville church plant of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope, ACNA.  Previously, Claude lived in Memphis, TN where he served as pastor of a multi-ethnic church, Fellowship Memphis. He's the author of Reading Black Books: How African-American Literature Can Make Our Faith More Whole and Just, forthcoming from Brazos Press in Summer 2022. Information on S.D. Smith: S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million-selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. The Green Ember spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. He is also the author of the madcap Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read as well as a fantasy adventure novel co-authored with his son, Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. Smith's stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Smith is a founder and owner of Story Warren, a publishing, events, and IP development house based in rural West Virginia. Story Warren exists to serve families as “allies in imagination.”  S. D. Smith lives in Grandview, West Virginia with his wife and four kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I hadn't had a conversation with my friend, Sam, for quite a while, so we met for a chat to catch up and I knew many of you would enjoy listening in.

In today's episode we're going to hear from a young adult fiction writer whose creative work is fueled by the inspiration of family and who gains tremendous creative energy both from his children and by writing for children.Our guest is S.D. Smith, author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith's stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Enthusiastic families can't get enough of these tales.In our conversation, S.D. (Sam) shares why family and community are important to him as a writer.This conversation continues the season 12 theme of Art & Identity, offering a meditation on how family and community shape the people we become and the art we make.We will be talking in greater detail about this relationship between art and family in the Makers and Mystics Creative Collective. If you'd love to go deeper with us in these conversations, I want to invite you to visit Patreon and sign up today.And since this episode features the work of a children's book writer, it seems appropriate to tell you here that starting the first Wednesday in October, our collective will begin reading through The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

This may have been one of my favorite episodes to record in quite awhile, and I hope you all enjoy it too. In this week's episode, Garrett interviews West Virginia author, S.D. Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series. Garrett & Sam discuss such wide-ranging topics as the beauty of Appalachia, Sam's childhood in South Africa, the philosophy and writing of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and the feeling that many West Virginians have of inferiority inter-mixed with a deep sense of pride.    If you believe all children should read fairy tales, if you feel awe when you behold the sunset across the Appalachian Mountains, and if you enjoy the company of characters from a good book, you will adore this discussion with Sam and the sneak peak he gives into his life as a writer in southern West Virginia.    Follow Sam's work at his website https://sdsmith.com/.   Literature and Locations Mentioned Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) Old Smith Cemetery, Wayne County, WV Pipestem Resort State Park New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Little Beaver State Park   “it grows like a seed in the dark out of the leaf-mould of the mind: out of all that has been seen or thought or read, that has long ago been forgotten, descending into the deeps.” - J.R.R. Tolkien    More information on the concept of “leaf-mould of the mind” from the Rabbit Room.   ---------- Garrett Ballengee, Host Executive Director - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Communications Director - @akieffer13  Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Tony Reed, Editor & Producer Associate Director of Operations - @treed1134 International Center for Law & Economics   Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter

What does it take to ultimately succeed as an author? The answer might surprise you! Join beloved children's fiction writer, S.D. Smith (author of The Green Ember series) for an inspiring look at some of the overlooked qualities that need to be present in every writer.

S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a million-selling adventure saga featuring heroic #RabbitsWithSwords. The Green Ember spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. His newest novel, co-authored with his sixteen-year-old son, is a thrilling fantasy called Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. Smith's stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Smith is a founder and owner of Story Warren, a publishing, events, and IP development house based in rural West Virginia. Story Warren exists to serve families as “allies in imagination.” S. D. Smith lives in Grandview, West Virginia with his wife and four kids. In this episode we discuss the art of storytelling and writing. We also talk about loving our place and the value of enjoying where you are and your surroundings. Sam's books can be found online at his website (www.sdsmith.com) and on Amazon. Be sure to buy these books for your adventure-loving kids! And be sure to follow Sam on Instagram @sdsmithereens. Enjoy this conversation! Also, come see us at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival March 18TH In Birmingham, AL at the Cahaba Brewing Company, find out more here. If you have any questions, comments, or request we would love to hear from you. Email us at thestoriedoutdoors@gmail.com Music written and recorded by Brad Hill

Matt and Christina sit down with SD Smith, author of the popular Green Ember series, and JC Smith to talk about what it's like to write your first successful story. They discuss SD and JC's new book, Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key.

Today we are joined by S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series, who tells us about things like writing being a job you do with an apron on, telling stories to your kids and we find a way to talk about Narnia. You can find Sam on the web at sdsmith.com. There you can find info about his newest book: Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. 

Bonus! Tsh recently talked with Sam Smith and his teenage son, Josiah, about the fine art of writing a book together. Sam, often known as S.D., is the author of the beloved Green Ember series, and his son came up with an idea for his own story. So, he took him under his wing and together they published the first in a new book series! Sam and Josiah share with Tsh what it's like to write together and how to cultivate a home life that loves good stories. S.D. and J.C. Smith's new book, Jack Zulu S.D. Smith Tsh's newsletter + website Listen to all the episodes  

The classic trio finally concludes their discussion on the Green Ember series. Will Cooper be a grouch? Will Isaiah and Tanner fawn over the finale? IS SMALLS OR SMALDEN A BETTER NAME FOR A PRINCE??? Also, Tanner roasts Cooper and Isaiah gives his Watership Down thoughts. SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit

Cooper gives his baggage and overall thoughts in this prelude to an awesome children's book. The gang will all be back from their respective Thanksgiving vacations next week, and are exited for wrapping up their discussions on The Green Ember and Watership Down as we close out an amazing 2022 here at 4:12 Podcast Network!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit

Today's episode features an interview with author SD Smith of The Green Ember series, along with his son, Josiah Smith, with whom SD just co-authored a book called Jack Zulu & The Waylander's Key. We discuss the Green Ember series and how they can be used within families; we discuss their new book together; and we get a window into what life is like in the Smith Family household, including how they seek to be a family of "grace and truth" -- just like Jesus Christ.

Several years ago, we were enchanted by a new series: The Green Ember. This series featuring rabbits who are fighting for goodness in a dark world captivated our kids and we wished there were more books like it in the world. Thankfully, the author, S.D. Smith is still writing and his latest project Jack Zulu … Continue reading FoC 184: Escape Into Reality with S.D. Smith →

Happy Monday, friends! Today, we're testing out a new type of feedback episode, calling it the Real Talk Round Up. Joining us for this is Reformed Perspective's Executive Director, Mark Penninga and editor, Jon Dysktra. We're grateful for their thoughtful perspectives on these last number of episodes. Also included in this new format is the brief coverage of a certain topic (this weeks being teacher shortages) and a book review/recommendation. Be sure to let us know what you think of this style of feedback. We are always open to new ideas. Contact us via social media or email us at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com  0:00 - Intro 3:00 - Youth Culture Recap 8:40 - New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality Recap 13:35 - CanRC and URC Relations Recap As mentioned, If you have a voracious reader in your house, and they've already worked their way through Tolkien's the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, and Lewis' Narnia, what's next? Well, Jon Dykstra had on offer a top 10 list of fantasy books that, while not all explicitly Christian, do seem to come from a Christian worldview.    10. The Sword Bearer - by John White - written by the author when his kids request more Narnia stories. It is imitative, kids going to another world, though updated in that instead of going through a wardrobe, they enter via a TV.    9 .Wings of Dawn by Sigmund Brouwer - Thomas is a young boy seeking to win back his castle by using the technologies that might seem like magic in England, but which were in use at that time elsewhere in the world (like gunpowder, or kites).   8. Warlord of Nin - Stephen Lawhead - well written sword and knights story set in another realm. Lawhead had some clear Christian undertones to this earlier stories that get lost in this later book, so go with early Lawhead.   7. Urchin of the Riding Stars by M. L McAllister - squirrels with swords. Need I say more?   6. The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton - a fun romp, with all sorts of inventive ingredients including:   • Piles of poison-tongued jumping turtles • A castle built on top of a mountain that rises and falls once each day. • A tyrant twelve-year-old pepper-hoarding king 5 Brave Ollie Possum by Ethan Nicolle - the author is one of the guys behind Babylon Bee. A kid who is scared of everything can't get his parents to believe him that there is something on the roof outside his window. But he's right. Kind of a terrifying premise, but the comic hijinks soon take over, with the scared boy getting turned into a possum, a creature that faints whenever it is scared.    4. Dawn of Wonder by Jonathan Renshaw - a nephew made me and most of our church read it. And no one has regretted doing so. Only downside is that book 2 has been more than 5 years in the waiting.    3. The Green Ember by S.D. Smith - rabbits with swords. 'Nuff said.   2. Bark of the bog owl by Jonathon Rogers - loosely and hilariously riffing off the story of David and Saul. But in the American South, if it had castles. It's been described as a Mark Twain crossed with C.S. Lewis.    1. On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness by Andrew Peterson - sat on shelf how can person so go at music really also be good at writing too? What are the odds? But this is fantastic, rating right up there with Lewis and Tolkien. Three children contending with the Fangs of Dang, Lizard Creatures that have conquered the land of Skree, and their ruler Gnag the nameless.    A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM  To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

The three amigos convene to discuss the third book in the Green Ember series. Is Cooper less of a grump about the books? Should Winslow the traitor have been killed? Does the writing keep getting better? Lots to talk about!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit

Sam Smith, better known as S. D. Smith, the author of the beloved Green Ember Series tells us the Big News! He is collaborating with his son J.C Smith on a new series, beginning with Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key. If you loved the strange mix of rabbits with swords, you will love the half-African, half-Appalachian Jack Zulu. S.D. Smith and Charity converse about the great questions of Who am I?, Where Have I Come From?, Where Am I Going?, and What Good Must I Do?  S.D. Smith tells us why Jack is from such different "worlds"? He explains why "place" is so crucial in this tale. Sam speaks about the two different types of greatness between which Jack must choose.  We discuss the urgent need to face the "glamour of evil" in an honest way with readers.Order: Jack Zulu and the Waylander's KeyFREE audiobook of The Green Ember

In this episode, Graham interviews Sarah Mackenzie, founder of the Read Aloud Revival, an amazing effort to help parents help their kids learn to love to read. She and her husband Andrew have 6 children. You may also know Sarah from her acclaimed book Teaching From Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace. In this interview, we dive into the beauty and benefits of reading aloud to your kids (hint: it's way more beneficial than you may think!), including one of my favorite benefits: how it can help us build family culture through shared experience. Sarah shares some of her read-aloud favorites and a powerful verse that has been helpful to her lately: Isaiah 40:31. Sarah also gives a preview of her upcoming new children's book, A Little More Beautiful.

We are so pleased to welcome SD Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series back on our podcast for a second time. The first time he was on we talked about the type of childhood that prepared him to be a novelist. On this episode, he is joined by his teenage son AND co-author. SD (father) and JC (son) have started a new fantasy series together and the very first book, Jack Zulu and the Waylanders Key is available for pre-order now! Books will ship in November (a great holiday gift idea!!) This episode is about dreaming - dreaming up what is possible for your family and dreaming up what is possible in a story line. We talk about common things we all struggle with: perfectionism, parenting, risk, finishing things, and more.  Everyone RAVES about SD Smith. He is genuine and thoughtful and this episode where he is joined by his is both heartwarming and inspiring. SD Smith and JC Smith have combined forces to create an enchanting, mythical world full of the types of dangers that create daring heroes and heroines. Our souls crave meaningful stories and Jack Zulu delivers in a family-friendly way through memorable characters and fearless adventures. You'll be on the edge of your seat with this brand new page-tuner, the first book of an entire series to come! Check out the podcast and then check out the new book which is available for pre-order (a signed copy!!) Pre-orders are SO helpful for authors. It's a great way to support the writers we love! Jack Zulu and the Waylanders Key - https://jackzulu.com/ SD Smith - https://sdsmith.com/ JC Smith - https://josiahcsmith.com/ The Green Writer Course - https://greenwriter.sdsmith.com/  

In this episode, Antony Barone Kolenc interviews child psychologist and dystopian author Jacqueline Brown about the psychological impact of media on our youth, and we review The Green Ember series, by S.D. Smith.

It's episode 70 and the start of year three for BOOKIN' IT! To kick it off, we're discussing The Green Ember series. Cooper and Isaiah tackle the first book today!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit

Join Rachel Hill and special guest, her daughter Sydney, on Two Babes and a Book! Today we have some book banter about the book The Green Ember by S.D. Smith. Follow us on instagram @twobabesandabook. Make a comment there and tell us if you read this book. Make sure to leave us a review on the apple podcasts app, or any app that you listen to this podcast. Thanks to those friends who have already shared the podcast!! It means the WORLD to us! As Holbrook Jackson said, "Never put off till tomorrow the book you can read today."Now go stick your nose in a book!

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In this episode, Taryn chats to the man behind our Book Club partner, The Wandering Bookseller. Karl shares about his love for books and how The Wandering Bookseller came to be. He also speaks about his struggle with anxiety and God's hand in helping him deeply grasp his love and forgiveness. Karl and The Wandering Bookseller are again offering 15% off all The Lydia Project book club books for 2022.    *** Karl Grice has been matching books with people – and people with books – since the turn of the century. He started The Wandering Bookseller to provide hand-picked bookstalls for Christian events across Australia. Karl also curates an indie bookshop in Katoomba, with a piano hidden upstairs, poetry readings and second-hand chairs. Karl and his wife Naomi live with their four children, a few chooks, a vegetable garden and, yes, even more books!"   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Review of Down But Not Out, Chris Cipollone - https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/book-review/review-down-not-out-by-chris-cipollone/ Andrew Petersen - https://www.andrew-peterson.com/ (songwriter and author of The Wingfeather series) SD Smith - https://sdsmith.com/ (author of The Green Ember series) The Wandering Bookseller - https://www.wanderingbookseller.com.au/ The Little Lost Bookshop - https://www.littlelostbookshop.com.au/   Can't see clickable links? Copy and paste this into your browser: tlpcwcw.podbean.com . . The Lydia Project: Conversations with Christian Women is a podcast co-hosted by Tori Walker and Taryn Hayes. It features informal chats with Christian women around faith, life, ministry and the ways in which God is shaping their thinking and their lives. The views of TLP guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts.  

School librarian Tricia Fraser shares how educators and parents can foster a love of reading in their children. Don't miss her book suggestions for all ages! Click to read the article by Tricia “When we slow down and read a book, it gives us an opportunity to think about things deeply and to use our imaginations.” “When kids have a choice of what to read, it helps them discover more of what they like.” “We want to be modeling a love of books, we want to be sharing books with them, because the goal is to have them have their own motivation to read that's internal.” “The single biggest thing that anybody - teachers and parents - can do to help kids learn to love to read is to read to them.” Battle of the Books Sources for finding books: Redeemed Reader, Read-Aloud Revival, WORLD Magazine, Triple Crown Awards, The Tome Society, Shadow Mountain Tricia's recent read: Within These Lines by Stephanie Morrill Keane's recent reads: Sam and Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett and Bo the Brave by Bethan Woollvin Christian authors with undertones of Christian worldview: Books by N. D. Wilson, The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson, The Green Ember series by S. D. Smith Book Suggestions from Tricia: Kindergarten-Grade 2: Tales That Tell the Truth by Various Authors: Bible story picture books, all illustrated by Catalina Echeverri.  Hanna's Cold Winter by Trish Marx: This is a story of trying to keep the hippos in the Budapest zoo fed all winter during WWII, based on a true story.  Mars Needs Moms! by Berkeley Breathed: I read this story at Easter as a new way of illustrating Jesus' sacrificial love for us, comparing our relationship with Him to the relationship of the little boy in the story with his mom.  Grades 3-5 The Penderwicks Series by Jeanne Birdsall: These are adventure-filled friendship stories with a lot of heart.   Inkling by Kenneth Oppel: An inkblot comes to life and the son of a famous artist has to decide whether or not to let the inkblot do his art project for him. Adventure and peril ensue.  The Dead Sea Squirrels series by Mike Nawrocki: Some Bible-era squirrels are found in the Dead Sea caverns and come back to life in the modern United States. This leads to adventures, along with lessons that the squirrels picked up from a certain preacher they heard near the Sea of Galilee. Grades 6-8 The Invisible Boy by Alyssa Hollingsworth: Modern-day slavery hiding under our noses is addressed well, for middle school audiences.  The Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan: Adventure, bows & arrows, good guys vs. bad guys, what's not to love? Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk: This beautifully written historical fiction is set in Appalachia during WWII. It deals with racism and one young girl's response to injustice in her community.  Teens Deleted by Ruth Mitchell: What if our iphones were glasses, connected directly into our brains through our ears? And then what if someone figured out how to hack our brains and delete memories? The concept is so interesting, with a lot of peril, combined with just a touch of philosophy.  You Bring the Distant Near and Forward Me Back to You by Mitali Perkins: Perkins deals with issues of immigration, race, abuse, human trafficking, and other difficult issues, without shying away from the hard stuff, but also not too graphic for students middle school and up.  Ultraviolet by R. J. Anderson: A sixteen year old wakes up in a mental institution and tries to figure out if her memories are true. Is she mentally ill? Or is something else going on? This book has a lot of twists and turns that I really enjoyed.  All-Time Favorites for Family Read-Alouds (Elementary and up): The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield Fisher The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong    What's changing our lives: Keane: Bookmarking things more often Heather: Walks in the wintry woods Tricia: Becoming TeachBeyond team leaders in Hungary Weekly Spotlight: International Christian School of Budapest We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast  Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/

Show notes: Did January feel 846 days long, or was it just us? At least it allowed us (well, mostly Sarah) to read a gazillion books and we want to share them with you today. Here are 10 books we read in January - some that we loved and some that we didn't. Isn't that just the way the cookie crumbles? Give it a listen and then join us on Patreon for the Overflow episode where you'll hear the other 11 books we read.    Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more!   Related Links: Books mentioned*: The Sun is a Compass by Caroline Van Hemert The Paris Wife by Paula McLain The Push by Ashley Audrain Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins by Oné R. Pagán The Green Ember by S.D. Smith Everlost by Neal Shusterman Winders by Ryan O'Nan Holdout by Jeffrey Kluger The Sky Blues by Robbie Couch The Arc by Tory Henwood Hoen A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin Truth and Other Lies by Maggie Smith [available March 8, 2022] * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.  

S. D. Smith brings us into his popular Green Ember fantasy world of tiny creatures who find big adventure.

POW! WHAM! The hero slugs the bad guy. Unconscious henchmen lay sprawled everywhere. The city is saved! All in a day's work for an average action-adventure protagonist. BUT--is there another way? Why do we enjoy violent endings and are there satisfying nonviolent resolution to such stories? Hosts Timothy Deal and Nick Hayden wrestle (politely discuss) these questions and more in this episode's Story School. Then, after Once Upon a Sentence (listen in to find out!), we tackle (politely discuss) Great Expectations, The Tombs of Atuan, The Green Ember, and more in our annual Book Club Book Review in Our Take On Tales. So, whether you prefer anime-level pugilism or long heart-felt soul-bearing for your endings, you're sure to enjoy this 125th episode of your premiere podcast about storytelling for the creator and the consumer, Derailed Trains of Thought! Show Notes

Join us as we chat with S.D. Smith, author of The Green Ember, to y'all about the importance of stories and play in our world. Find him at www.sdsmith.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

“Let young people study as far as possible under one master until they have received some of this teaching and know its style." Charlotte Mason || I could think of no better guest to discuss the power of music with than author, musician and composer, Joel Clarkson. || Joel is a treasure trove of wisdom, and inspiration when it comes to making, playing and listening to good music - today we particularly talk about orchestral and classical music, which as Charlotte Mason educators, I know it's right up your street! When we wrapped up this conversation I felt like I'd paid good money for a classical music and composition workshop, honestly I learnt so much, and I know you will too! || Hang on until the last few minutes of the interview and you'll hear a snippet of Joel's music which he was so generous to let me use on the podcast. Please, check out his book, his albums, his audio readings of the Green Ember series by S D Smith, and anything else he has produced or created. || If you love the podcast I'd be so grateful if you could rate, review and share the love - it really gets the word around, and it would be the perfect Christmas present! Thank you. || Joel Clarkson: https://www.joelclarkson.com || Leah's Links: https://www.leahboden.com

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On the third episode of the Family Discipleship Podcast the hosts (Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin) talk about who and what gets to influence our kids. Questions for Christian parents that we answered in this episode:How do you decide who or what gets to influence your kids? What does determining influences have to do with leading your home spiritually?What are some of the cultural narratives that don't line up with what we believe that we try to help our kids navigate or protect our kids from? How do you think about or advise parents to make decisions about preparing their kids to be exposed to other worldviews or to escape from them? How do you help kids think through the things they'll see and hear? What should our practice be around smart phones? Not just whether our kids get them, but how they see us use them in their presence.How do we prepare our kids to be countercultural? How do you think through friendships for your kids?How do we make content decisions for our kids? How do we develop a family where we, the parents, are the safest people to ask about things they are hearing or seeing? Where does God give us guidance in this area regarding influences? Resources mentioned in this episode:Christian Movie Reviews: https://www.pluggedin.com/movies/Christian Media: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Owlegories Show: https://owlegories.com/Superbook Show: https://thesuperbookshow.com/Wingfeather Books by Andrew Peterson: https://www.wingfeathersaga.com/The Green Ember by SD Smith: https://sdsmith.com/book/the-green-ember/Prince Warriors books by Priscilla Shirer: https://theprincewarriors.com/books/To keep up with the Family Discipleship Podcast, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. To read more about family discipleship, check out the book Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Adam Griffin and Matt Chandler. The Family Discipleship Podcast is a Christian parenting podcast from Training the Church. 

Vulnerable. Brave. Inspiring. Those are just a few words of many I could use to describe Raquel McCloud. Beginning with the day she was born, this woman was not dealt an easy hand of cards. But, just like the story line from so many of her favorite books and movies, she was able to rise above her circumstances and create a beautiful life out of the hard and the messy. And not only that, but she is using the things she has been through and many of the things she is still dealing with to help inspire and teach and encourage others. I'm so thankful that she is willing to share the things she is struggling with and working on so that we can all benefit from it! Last week, Raquel came on the show and shared Part 1 of her Lifetime Original story. That story included some childhood trauma and abuse, experiences with adoption and emancipation, and a romance that began in none other than Taco Bell. Today, we're continuing that story and hearing about what her family dynamic looks like now. She's also sharing on the stereotypes of birth moms, rights that birth moms should have, and how we can all be better advocates for such an underprivileged group of women. Adoption and birth stories aren't the only thing Raquel likes to share about, though. She also gets super vulnerable online sharing about mental health struggles, body positivity and self love, parenting, marriage, and many other hard but beautiful things that we can all relate to! Over the course of her online growth, Raquel has had to endure a lot of critics. But as she would tell you, it's worth it to reach those who she knows can relate to her struggles. Those who have felt isolated and alone for so long and didn't know there was anyone else out there who understood how they felt. She has found purpose in her pain and in her journey and isn't going to let a few online haters stop her from sharing it! Links from the show: Shop greenUP Box: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1496207&u=2650427&m=95060&urllink=&afftrack=0 (https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1496207&u=2650427&m=95060&urllink=&afftrack=0) “100 Days of Sunlight” by Abbie Emmons: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45431240-100-days-of-sunlight (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/45431240-100-days-of-sunlight) “The Green Ember” by S.D. Smith: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23754884-the-green-ember?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=iCamXMW2YH&rank=1 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23754884-the-green-ember?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=iCamXMW2YH&rank=1) “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=8m5zn106BP&rank=1 (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7445.The_Glass_Castle?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=8m5zn106BP&rank=1) “Blue Miracle” movie: https://www.netflix.com/title/81298682 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81298682) “Secondhand Lions” movie: https://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Lions-Michael-Caine/dp/B005KSW5PA (https://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Lions-Michael-Caine/dp/B005KSW5PA) Connect with Mackenzie:  Instagram: @theheartfelthippie // @the.enlightenme.podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheartfelthippie/ (https://www.facebook.com/theheartfelthippie/) Website: http://www.heartfelthippie.com (www.heartfelthippie.com) Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Raquel: Instagram: @mccloudlife Website: https://www.mccloudlife.com/ (https://www.mccloudlife.com/)

Who would you pick to win a fight? A cuddly rabbit or a cunning wolf? A fluffy bunny or a vicious hawk? The rabbit! Always pick the rabbit. That's the Truth in the world of the Green Ember.

Today it's Three Babes and a Book! Rachel Hill interviews her two daughters, Sydney and Sabrina, all about their favorite kid lit. These girls are 8 and 10 (about to have their birthdays) when recording the podcast, for those parents looking for books in that age range.Sabrina discussed the series The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall.  Sydney discussed the series Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan, The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith, and The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak. Honorable mentions:  Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.

Welcome to the first episode of Withywindle! This is a whimsical show for kids who love books and words and other such things. In this episode, the guys chat with S.D. Smith, the author of the Green Ember books, plus they tell dumb jokes, talk about what the show is going to be like, and present this week's riddle contest. We hope you enjoy! Let's get on with the nonsense! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Ethan as he has an amazing convo with bestselling author S. D. Smith, as they talk about writing, story, and the importance of the baptized imagination. ————————————————————— S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith's stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue. Finally, stories we all love. You can find out more about Sam at his website www.sdsmith.com.

HI PEOPLE! I'M BACK AAAAND BETTER THAN EVER!!!! (Sorry for Incredibles quote there. It just worked. Not the Incredibles part the- y'know what? I'll get on with the description.) Today i talk about an (Amazing (!) ) Tv show called WandaVision. It is a Marvel tv show.. i think? Yeah, i'm so bad at this. *facepalm* Also, the Green Ember book series by, i am quoting myself from in the episode: "Initial, Initial Smith or somthin." (Sorry i dont know your name!) Heh. I hope you enjoy, and GO WATCH THE EPISODE! *Thinking* i really should be nicer to my listeners. Also, here is my voice message link if you want to send in a voice message! https://anchor.fm/cece-harden/message

Enjoy this reading of the prologue to The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith. Meet Heather and Picket - two extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives. Calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures.They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend. Where will Heather and Picket land? How will they make their stand?The Green Ember Series is a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible!S.D. Smith's stories captivate readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Enthusiastic families can't get enough of these tales!If your family enjoys vintage adventure - moral imagination - classic virtues – you'll all be begging for just one more chapter - - please! Learn more about the series at https://sdsmith.com Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help.The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza Hotel and Victoria's Restaurant on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Open 7 days a week, year-round - Learn more at https://boardwalkplaza.comFeedback, or Show Ideas? Send an email to podcast@wearethebridge.orgDownload The Bridge Mobile App to get the latest podcast episodes as soon as they are published!

Enjoy this reading of the prologue to The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith. Meet Heather and Picket - two extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives. Calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures.

S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Enthusiastic families can’t get enough of these tales.Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue. Finally, stories we all love. Just one more chapter, please!When he’s not writing adventurous tales of #RabbitsWithSwords in his writing shed, dubbed The Forge, Smith loves to speak to audiences about storytelling, imagination, and seeing yourself as a character in the Story.S. D. Smith lives in West Virginia with his wife and four kids.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=8256128)

Today we spoke with S. D. Smith! He is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” It was such a pleasure speaking with Sam. We are huge fans of his books and our kids (elementary age) hang on every word. Getting to know him a little better through this conversation just solidified us as fans of him and his work. He was such a funny, entertaining, and humble person that we will be life long readers of anything that he creates. We hope you will be as well! If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show Notes:Sam's website - https://sdsmith.comTo receive The Green Ember audiobook (Book 1 in the series) for FREE- Free Audiobook - S. D. Smith

Today I am excited to share part 2 of our interview with S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series. He is one of my family's favorite authors and we absolutely love this series. S. D. Smith is the author ofThe Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga.The Green Emberhas reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Enthusiastic families can’t get enough of these tales.Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue. Finally, stories we all love. Just one more chapter, please!When he’s not writing adventurous tales of #RabbitsWithSwords in his writing shed, dubbed The Forge, Smith loves to speak to audiences about storytelling, imagination, and seeing yourself as a character in the story. S. D. Smith lives in West Virginia with his wife and four kids.

Today I am so excited to have S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series, on our podcast for part 1 of our interview. He is truly one of my family's most favorite authors and we love this series. Join us today as we discuss where he came up with the idea and motivation behind this series that has captured the hearts and minds of young and old alike. Be sure to check out part 2 to hear the rest of this interview!

Author S.D. Smith joins the table to share the story behind his Green Ember series. He explains his path to becoming a writer, his original idea for the series, and a day in the life now that the Green Ember has found its audience. On a partially-related note, he and Matt also discuss whether the T-rex had feathers...

Rabbits with swords, rabbit trails, multiplication? Rabbits are a big theme in this week's episode as we discuss the Green Ember series especially as it has to do with the importance of training for our goals. We also talk about a couch to 5k program but we'll probably want to run like the tortoise rather than the hare in this race! All of the rabbit trails lead to our talk on discipleship and evangelism so you don't want to miss out!

This summer, you guys, is the summer I truly begin my education of being an anti-racist. I want to begin taking steps in how I see my summer stack and even in what I watch and listen to. I also want to do that with my kids. And I invite you to join me.Stuff MentionedBooks mentioned in this episode: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, The Enneagram of Belonging by Chris Heuertz, The Green Ember by S.D. Smith, The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, Enter Wild by Carlos Whittaker, I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown, Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison, The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, The Lazy Genius Way by me!Movies mentioned in this episode: The Black Power Mixtape, The 13th, and When They See UsPodcasts mentioned in this episode: 1619, Melanated Faith, and ThroughlineRo Williams Brann on Instagram, and her recommendations for the summer: The Colors of Us by Karen Katz and This Is How We Do It by Matt Lamothe.A Kids Book About Racism (back-ordered) but you can follow them on Instagram here.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 19: Growing Through Reading, hosted by Mark Vance and Matt LaPine. Welcome to the Equip Podcast from Cornerstone Church of Ames - this podcast is designed to help you live a faithful and fruitful life where Jesus has called you. Sign up for a Summer Book Club here https://cornerstonelife.com/equipping/. This episode referenced the following books: The Chosen (https://www.amazon.com/Chosen-Novel-Chaim-Potok/dp/0449213447), Till We Have Faces (https://www.amazon.com/Till-We-Have-Faces-Retold/dp/0062565419), In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts (https://www.amazon.com/Realm-Hungry-Ghosts-Encounters-Addiction/dp/155643880X), The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog (https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Raised-Psychiatrists-Notebook-What/dp/0465056539), The Body Keeps the Score (https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748), Insider Outsider (https://www.amazon.com/Insider-Outsider-Journey-Stranger-Evangelicalism/dp/0310345030), A Room of One's Own (https://www.amazon.com/Room-Ones-Own-Virginia-Woolf/dp/1614272778) and The Green Ember (https://www.amazon.com/Green-Ember-Book/dp/0986223506).Connect with Cornerstone Church Online by live streaming Sunday service at 8:45a or 10:45a on cornerstonelife.com/live and Facebook Live. Access latest sermons on our website. Subscribe to our "Sermon" and "Equip" podcasts on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

As a break from project management, today we have a fascinating conversation with author S.D. Smith about life, courage, bravery, finding purpose, faith, and even a little Jurassic Park.

Welcome back for Season 2! Chatting with me is S.D. Smith, author of the Green Ember series. Listen as we talk about what role music plays in his life and in his home.You can find S. D. Smith's books at www.sdsmith.com/store or www.amazon.com among other booksellers. If your library uses Hoopla you can get all of Sam's audiobooks for free www.sdsmith.com/hoopla.Get The Green Ember Audiobook free when you sign up for his email newsletter at www.sdsmith.com/updates. You can find Sam on social media — facebook:@SDSmithAuthor Instagram: @SDSmithereens

God ordained this friendship and we mark the time we met every year when we all attend Hutch Moot, hosted by Andrew Peterson, and finish our time together at the end of the weekend, eating too much, talking as fast as we can and enjoying the sweet fellowship of families that love one another without expectation or reserve. Sam and I talked about so many things in the podcast today and I hope it encourages you as it did me.

In this special bonus episode, the sisters are joined by storyteller and author of the Green Ember series of books, S.D. Smith. Sam and the sisters chat how stories can help us through times of uncertainty and if it's OK to read hard stories during difficult seasons. Plus, Cait, Kara and S.D. talk about his newest book, Ember's End available TODAY! To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode.

In this special bonus episode, the sisters are joined by storyteller and author of the Green Ember series of books, S.D. Smith. Sam and the sisters chat how stories can help us through times of uncertainty and if it's OK to read hard stories during difficult seasons. Plus, Cait, Kara and S.D. talk about his newest book, Ember's End available TODAY!

As our first post of 5 Days of The Green Ember series, we are delighted to be sharing a conversation with author S.D. Smith with you. For notes, transcript, and references, visit us here: https://www.laramolettiere.com/author-interview-sd-smith/

S. D. (Sam) Smith is the author of the much-loved Green Ember series. In this episode, Jonathan and Sam explore storytelling as an act of love and service, a magic trick, and an occasion for practicing true humility. Sam is currently offering a free audiobook of The Green Ember, the first book in his series. Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/member See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why re-read? This is a question we get a lot at RAR, and I'm not going to beat around the bush...I'm convinced there is a lot to gain from rereading. Today, I'm going to tell you why. If you have a child who re-reads the same book over and over, we're going to talk about it. And if you or someone you love has recently read the same picture book to a little one every night for months, I've got some good news for you. In this episode, you'll hear: why re-reading may just be the very best kind of readingwhat's to gain from re-reading?how our kids benefit from revisiting their favorite books (and the rewards are huge!) Click the play button below: Listener Guide Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast: 1:45How often do you rewatch your favorite movie?4:37Knowledge and vocabulary6:21Reading comprehension7:57Reading for plot11:20How we change14:30 Kate DiCamillo and Charlotte's Web15:59 A challenge for you17:04How to log re-reading18:58Let the kids speak What's the deal with re-reading? Consider: how often do you re-watch your favorite movie or re-listen to a favorite album, a favorite song? I asked this question on Facebook, and the responses surprised me. "10 times" was one of the lower responses. And I could not believe how many people said "over 100 times". Nobody even thought it was a weird question. We expect to revisit our favorite stories again and again. So what's the deal with revisiting our favorite stories, movies, songs, and books? There's more here than meets the eye, so let's dig in. Reward #1: Books become lifelong companions I bet we can all agree on this: we want books to become some of our children's lifelong companions. I want my kids to see the Laura Ingalls Wilder books or The Chronicles of Narnia or S.D. Smith's Green Ember books on a bookshelf 20 years from now and feel like they're bumping into old friends. I want them to remember who they are and remember where they came from when they see those book covers. But friendship isn't instantaneous. Friendship takes time. You wouldn't feel like someone you had a single conversation with at a coffee shop was one of your closest friends or life companions, right? Relationships with books and with book characters take time as well. If we want books to become our children's lifelong companions, then they need to spend some quality time with those characters and those stories. They do that by re-reading. Reward #2: Better retention of knowledge & vocabulary A recent study found that children are more likely to retain knowledge of new vocabulary if they're exposed to words through repeatedly reading the same book than if they're encountering those new words in different books. New knowledge and better vocabulary are two academic gains all kids get from reading, even on a first-go-round. Re-read that book, and the retention of vocabulary goes up. This is really good news for anyone with kids who like the same book to be read over and over and over again. Pro Tip: Generally speaking, you'll find the best, most beautiful language in picture books. Picture books tend to be crammed with beautiful language (yes, even more than novels), so when in doubt, grab a picture book and read it as many times as your kids will listen! Reward #3: Improved fluency & comprehension What we really mean by fluency is this: how accurately your child can read a text with the correct expression while also understanding what he/she is reading. This is probably obvious, but the more often you read a picture book, the better you get at reading aloud that picture book. You know this is true. If you've read a picture book a number of times, you know where to slow down, where to speed up, where to pause. It's familiar territory. It's like walking a well-worn path instead of blazing a new trail.

Read within your categories! Have fun. Here is my blog post if you want to read more and view my next reads list per category. https://jenlowrywrites.wordpress.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jen-lowry-writes/message

We review The Green Ember by S. D. Smith and Jonathan and Ephraim give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

I am so very thrilled to be sharing this podcast with Gina Smith today! Gina is a wonderful mama and friend to many, and her husband is the author of the Green Ember series. You can find his information here … Audio book! https://sdsmith.net/freeaudio/ Newest book! https://sdsmith.net/book/the-wreck-and-rise-of-whitson-mariner/ Sam on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sdsmithereens/?hl=en

We talk with SD Smith, the author of the Green Ember series and co-founder of Story Warren, about how to foster imagination in the home.

We talk with SD Smith, the author of the Green Ember series and co-founder of Story Warren, about how to foster imagination in the home.

In this week's episode, the sisters are joined by S.D. and Gina Smith - a homeschooling couple that shares their experience balancing life with homeschooling and working from home. Sam is the author of the hugely popular Green Ember series of books, but he's quick to point out that the characters he's created wouldn't be widely known if it wasn't for Gina, his wife of 18 years who homeschools their 4 kids. The Smiths talk candidly about avoiding interruptions when Dad works from home, respecting homeschooling as a vocation and even ideas for getting Dad on board if he's resistant to the idea of homeschooling. Plus, Sam shares a little about his newest book, The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner, available Dec. 3. You won't want to miss this episode, and the sisters think it's a perfect one to share with all the non-primary homeschool parents out there. To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode.

In this week's episode, the sisters are joined by S.D. and Gina Smith - a homeschooling couple that shares their experience balancing life with homeschooling and working from home. Sam is the author of the hugely popular Green Ember series of books, but he's quick to point out that the characters he's created wouldn't be widely known if it wasn't for Gina, his wife of 18 years who homeschools their 4 kids. The Smiths talk candidly about avoiding interruptions when Dad works from home, respecting homeschooling as a vocation and even ideas for getting Dad on board if he's resistant to the idea of homeschooling. Plus, Sam shares a little about his newest book, The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner, available Dec. 3. You won't want to miss this episode, and the sisters think it's a perfect one to share with all the non-primary homeschool parents out there.

  S.D. Smith is the author of our family’s favorite book series, The Green Ember. His books offer “new stories with an old soul”, and we have loved following the adventures of Heather, Picket, and the rest of these rabbits with swords as they battle raptors and wolves to restore the mended wood. In this episode, Sam talks with Yvette about growing up on the mission field, homeschooling, traveling, and operating a family business. He also gives great advice for teaching kids to be great writers. Pre-order S.D. Smith's newest book, The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner here! We have two giveaways this episode! Listeners have the chance to win a set of ALL FIVE books in the Green Ember series, or one of five sets of all of the Green Ember audiobooks! Enter to win the signed Green Ember book series here! Enter to win the Green Ember audiobooks Here! (Five winners will be chosen!)   You can find S.D. Smith online at SDSmith.net     Support this podcast.

You might know S.D. Smith as the author of the Green Ember series of books. He also happens to be hilarious - which makes this episode so much fun! At all five Great Homeschool Conventions in 2018, Sarah Mackenzie interviewed S.D. Smith live on stage. At one point, he flipped the whole thing on its head and interviewed Sarah. Hilarity ensued, and somehow they even managed to have a bit of serious conversation. Plus a secret is revealed: Did you know that S.D. named a character in his books after Sarah? You get to hear the whole thing on today's episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. You'll hear: what it really means to write for childrenwhy the Read-Aloud Revival changed the name of its taglinewhat happened when Sarah met her "other favorite author" (scroll down for the photo that goes with that story!) This one is great for the whole family - you don't want to miss it! Click the play button below: Listener Guide Use the time stamps below to skip to any part of the podcast: 3:45 Are you heading to a Great Homeschool Convention?5:40 Meant for reading aloud ...7:25 Writing for children10:27 If S.D. wasn't an author ...?13:37 S.D. makes fun of Sarah for a bit ...16:33 Going full-time20:00 His heart's desire ...22:25 S.D. takes over the podcast25:47 Vision and heart for reading aloud29:10 Why did people respond?30:12 A new tagline33:52 Kids' questions41:44 Let the kids speak More free resources & booklists Get the best episodes and reources from the Read-Aloud Revival Keep an eye on your inbox! We'll keep you posted whenever we have a new podcast episode or a great free booklist or resource for you. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the free email course. Yes! Powered by ConvertKit /* Layout */ .ck_form.ck_minimal { /* divider image */ background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; overflow: hidden; color: #666; font-size: 16px; border: solid 1px #d1d1d1; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none; clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h3.ck_form_title { text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-size: 28px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h4 { text-align: center; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal p { padding: 0px; } .ck_form, .ck_form * { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_form_fields { width: 100%; float: left; padding: 5%; } /* Form fields */ .ck_errorArea { display: none; /* temporary */ } #ck_success_msg { padding: 10px 10px 0px; border: solid 1px #ddd; background: #eee; } .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="text"], .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="email"] { font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 8px; width: 68%; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; /* stroke */ -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ background-color: #fff; /* layer fill content */ margin-bottom: 5px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0px; margin-right: 2%; height: 42px; } .ck_form input[type="text"]:focus, .ck_form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: #aaa; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_subscribe_button { width: 100%; color: #fff; margin: 0px; padding: 11px 0px; font-size: 18px; background: #6fc171; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ ...

SD Smith, best-selling author of the Green Ember series, joins the show to talk about his inspiration, the importance of story, and why he gave the rabbits swords.

Author of the fantastically popular series The Green Ember, S. D. Smith is here today to talk about honesty in storytelling, how igniting your own learning helps keep your tank filled as you homeschool and ecourage creativity and learning in your kiddos, and what it means to creatively engage thousands of readers around the world through his new stories with an old soul. You're going to be so inspired by this episode! Listen all the way through and visit the show notes for a chance to win signed copies of all FOUR of this amazing author's current books. (giveaway ends 2/9/18 -- open to U.S. residents only)  

We are kicking off the new season of the Your Morning Basket podcast with a conversation about story. And there is no one better equipped to talk to us about a good story and the impact it can have on our kids than master-story teller S.D. Smith.   Author of the enthralling Green Ember series of books, Sam is here today to chat with us about what makes a good story and how these tales shape our kids. Pulling from his own childhood and what stories have meant to him, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Do you need to simplify your days?  Or do you need something easy to get you through a stressful day, week or season? Today Maren and Angela talk about the idea of Autopilot and how they use it to lower stress and simplify their days.  When you use Autopilot, much learning happens and it's easy on the homeschooling parent and child.  There are so many benefits, we wonder why we're not using it more often.   Today's podcast is brought to you by audible - get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/homeschoolunrefined Over 180,000 titles to choose from for your iPhone, Android, Kindle or mp3 player. Our Audible listens: The Green Ember, Ember Falls, Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race, The Jesus Storybook Bible, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.   Q & A a Day Khan Academy Prodigy Math Nessy Apps Duolingo   Loving This Week Maren: Liftbridge Rootbeer Angela: I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi   Visit our website Join our closed Facebook group: Unrefined Homeschoolers Follow us on Facebook and Instagram  Angela on Instagram: @unrefinedangela Maren on Instagram: @unrefinedmaren Email us any questions or feedback at homeschoolunrefined@gmail.com   We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker talk with the popular children's book author, Sam Smith. Sam is a deep well and also quite the jokester as you will observe by how much we laughed throughout the entire podcast!  Topics include: Sam's recent decision to quite his current job to become a full-time author How we can see ourselves as characters in God’s grand narrative, and see God as the ultimate hero of the story. How to be a creator or a curator versus a critic.

Episode 26 of the podcast features an interview with S.D. (Sam) Smith. Sam is the author of The Green Ember books and is a co-founder of Story Warren, a website for parents and others dedicated to helping foster holy imagination in children.Sam and I have a great time on this interview chatting about what it means to anticipate the kingdom of God, why the imagination is important, and some of the resources he uses to remain connected to God.Some of What We Talk About:Anticipation of the Kingdom of GodLiving by an ethic that reflects the Kingdom of GodTeaching and writing books for children that reflect ChristianityWhat "Kindling imagination” and “holy imagination” meanMatthew 13 - Parables about the Kingdom and the importance of storyHow stories are powerful and shape us as people right from childhoodConnections to God that are present in the writing of The Green Ember and in Del Ryder and the Crystal Seed.Hope and light embedded in story is vital as we have enough dark in our livesIncarnational SpiritualityConnections through composed prayerThe Daily OfficeRitual, Routine, and Repetition as spiritual practiceFollowing Christ as our model for spiritual practiceFasting and prayerRitual gives birth to creativity, excitementHow gloriously creative moments can come from routine practicesGod creates extraordinary moments from the routine practices we participate in like liturgy in worshipReceiving God's inheritance as a life-giving gift, not a burdenLinks and Resources:S.D. Smith's WebsiteThe Green EmberEmber FallsDel Ryder and the Crystal SeedStory WarrenOrthodoxy by G.K. ChestertonA Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie  Join others in contributing financially to help pay for hosting and equipment costs.  Follow Matthew Brough on Social Media:TwitterFacebookInstagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattbrough.substack.com

On this episode I had the privilege of speaking with the SD (Sam) Smith and his brother, Josiah. I met these sharp dressed men a couple of years ago as Sam's book, The Green Ember was being launched. Sam and Josiah are one of four boys and have a passion for fatherhood and making every […] The post Fathers as Storytellers with SD and Josiah Smith appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

S.D. Smith is a very busy man these days, and we were honored that he took the time to come to the BiblioFiles table to discuss his work with us! Author of the Green Ember series, Sam talks to us about the desire that motivates him to write and the difficulty of crafting children's literature that tells the truth about the world in a nurturing way. He also generously offered to give away a complete set of his work, personally inscribed to one of our BiblioFiles listeners! Follow the link below for details:S.D. Smith Giveaway: https://centerforlit.squarespace.com/bibliofiles-giveaway-sdsmithReferenced Works:–Story Warren Website–S.D. Smith's Website–S.D. Smith Officie Facebook Page– S.D. Smith Twitter Handle–The Chronicles of Narnia, The Abolition of Man, and Letters to Children by C.S. Lewis We love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing adam@centerforlit.com, or you can visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the conversation.

If you've listened to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast much, you probably know I'm a huge fan of The Green Ember. I think it's the best book my kids and I read together all year long. You'll understand, then, why I was so excited to chat with Zach Franzen, the illustrator of The Green Ember for today's show. I was floored by how insightful Zach is - how much careful thought and real consideration goes into his work. In this episode, you'll hear: whether illustrations help or hinder a child's imaginationwhy illustrations deeply matterhow one simple sentence helped him to realize he was an artist Click the play button below: More free resources & booklists Get the best episodes and reources from the Read-Aloud Revival Keep an eye on your inbox! We'll keep you posted whenever we have a new podcast episode or a great free booklist or resource for you. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the free email course. Yes! Powered by ConvertKit /* Layout */ .ck_form.ck_minimal { /* divider image */ background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; overflow: hidden; color: #666; font-size: 16px; border: solid 1px #d1d1d1; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none; clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h3.ck_form_title { text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-size: 28px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h4 { text-align: center; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal p { padding: 0px; } .ck_form, .ck_form * { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_form_fields { width: 100%; float: left; padding: 5%; } /* Form fields */ .ck_errorArea { display: none; /* temporary */ } #ck_success_msg { padding: 10px 10px 0px; border: solid 1px #ddd; background: #eee; } .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="text"], .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="email"] { font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 8px; width: 68%; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; /* stroke */ -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ background-color: #fff; /* layer fill content */ margin-bottom: 5px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0px; margin-right: 2%; height: 42px; } .ck_form input[type="text"]:focus, .ck_form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: #aaa; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_subscribe_button { width: 100%; color: #fff; margin: 0px; padding: 11px 0px; font-size: 18px; background: #6fc171; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ cursor: pointer; border: none; text-shadow: none; width: 30%; float: left; height: 42px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_guarantee { color: #626262; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 15px 0px 0px; display: block; clear: both; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by { display: block; color: #aaa; font-size: 12px; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by:hover { display: block; color: #444; } .ck_converted_content { display: none; padding: 5%; background: #fff; } .ck_form.ck_minimal.width400 .ck_subscribe_button, .ck_form.ck_minimal.width400 input[type="email"] { width: 100%; float: none; margin-top: 5px; } .ck_slide_up, .ck_modal, .ck_slide_up .ck_minimal, .ck_modal .ck_minimal { min-width: 400px; } .page .ck_form.

If you read nothing else to your kids this year, read The Green Ember. This is a book that will steep your family's imagination in the good, true, and beautiful. The characters encounter tremendous difficulty and face them with indomitable courage. You will laugh, cry, and find your heart racing. You will wonder if you could possibly live up to the nobility and fortitude Heather and Picket. You will, in short, fall down a rabbit hole. :) I stumbled across The Green Ember during some random late night clicking and had no idea I had found such a treasure. After reading it with my kids, I started shouting about it from the rooftops and wrote to the author, asking if he'd please-pretty-please come on the podcast. Guess what? He said yes. In this episode, you'll hear: heroic virtueholy imagination in children's literatureand why I fell head-over-heels for this book Click the play button below: More free resources & booklists Get the best episodes and reources from the Read-Aloud Revival Keep an eye on your inbox! We'll keep you posted whenever we have a new podcast episode or a great free booklist or resource for you. There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again. Email Address I'd like to receive the free email course. Yes! Powered by ConvertKit /* Layout */ .ck_form.ck_minimal { /* divider image */ background: #f9f9f9; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 1.5em; overflow: hidden; color: #666; font-size: 16px; border: solid 1px #d1d1d1; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none; clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h3.ck_form_title { text-align: center; margin: 0px 0px 10px; font-size: 28px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal h4 { text-align: center; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; padding-top: 0px; margin-top: 0px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal p { padding: 0px; } .ck_form, .ck_form * { -webkit-box-sizing: border-box; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; box-sizing: border-box; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_form_fields { width: 100%; float: left; padding: 5%; } /* Form fields */ .ck_errorArea { display: none; /* temporary */ } #ck_success_msg { padding: 10px 10px 0px; border: solid 1px #ddd; background: #eee; } .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="text"], .ck_form.ck_minimal input[type="email"] { font-size: 18px; padding: 10px 8px; width: 68%; border: 1px solid #d6d6d6; /* stroke */ -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ background-color: #fff; /* layer fill content */ margin-bottom: 5px; height: auto; float: left; margin: 0px; margin-right: 2%; height: 42px; } .ck_form input[type="text"]:focus, .ck_form input[type="email"]:focus { outline: none; border-color: #aaa; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_subscribe_button { width: 100%; color: #fff; margin: 0px; padding: 11px 0px; font-size: 18px; background: #6fc171; -moz-border-radius: 3px; -webkit-border-radius: 3px; border-radius: 3px; /* border radius */ cursor: pointer; border: none; text-shadow: none; width: 30%; float: left; height: 42px; } .ck_form.ck_minimal .ck_guarantee { color: #626262; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; padding: 15px 0px 0px; display: block; clear: both; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by { display: block; color: #aaa; font-size: 12px; } .ck_form .ck_powered_by:hover { display: block; color: #444; } .ck_converted_content { display: none; padding: 5%; background: #fff; } .ck_form.