Homeschool Minnesota

Parable Port! Great Stories for Middle School Kids!

April 30, 2026·32 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

summary Are you looking for great summer reading for your middle school kids?  Join Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson as they discuss their new series of children's books, Parable Port, which brings the parables of Jesus to life for middle-grade readers. Discover how these stories help kids understand biblical principles, relate to modern life, and deepen their faith.   Links: To purchase the Parable Port series: https://www.tyndale.com/p/the-sowers-secret/9798400509193   To find the new companion podcast for Parable Port: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ERrO9b30xBf5Ousmd2XQK?si=fb4e699199e04177   To contact Homeschool Minnesota--MÂCHÉ: https://homeschoolminnesota.org/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Parable Port 02:08 The Inspiration Behind the Stories 04:11 Exploring the Characters and Themes 06:26 The Relevance of Parables Today 09:45 Truth and Faith in Children's Literature 12:32 Encouraging Conversations Through Storytelling 17:07 Igniting Conversations About Faith 18:44 Lessons from Parables for Kids 21:59 Engaging Extras for Deeper Learning 28:14 Personalizing Faith for Middle Schoolers 32:52 The Importance of Reading Together

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