The Christian Optimist

Discipling Our Children Through Books: Interview with Jenny Marcelene

Raef Chenery Episode 113

In this episode Pastor Raef interviews Jenny Marcelene as they discuss a number of topics. We explore both her love for helping our kids form a deeper understanding of God's Global design for all nations, as well as how to disciple our children through the books they read and the books we read to them.

Visit Jenny's website at https://www.jennymarcelene.com/

Recommendations from Jenny

  • The Penderwicks (Jeanne Birdsall) series
  • Humphrey (Betty G. Birney) seriesTree Street Kids (Amanda Cleary Eastep) series
  • Ranger in Time (Kate Messner) series
  • Christian Heroes: Then & Now (YWAM) series
  • Lives of Faith & Grace (Crossway) series
  • Goldtown Beginnings (Susan K. Marlow) series
  • Anything by Caroline Starr Rose
  • Not a series, but a good book: The Songs of a Warrior: Saul and David: A Retelling (Katy Morgan)


Here are two great family resources to foster prayer for the world:


And here's a list of some Christian publishers who publish fiction for kids:

  • David C. Cook
  • P&R Press
  • Kregel
  • B&H Kids
  • Moody
  • Story Warren
  • New Growth Press
  • Worthy Kids
  • The Good Book Co.
  • Calla Press Publishing