In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker discuss our quest as Christians to be lifelong learners and carriers of wisdom. They share from their own journey as children of God, moms, and parents what it looks like to pursue wisdom for a lifetime.
Episode #10: Music as a Story (An Interview with Terri Moon)
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker interview classical violinist and violin teacher, Terri Moon. We were both inspired by Terri's stories of how she became interested in music and how she shared this passion with others.
Episode #9: More Q & A
In this Storyformed episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker answer MORE listener questions.
Episode #8: Q & A
In this Storyformed episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker answer listener questions.
Topics include:
Whether to borrow or buy children's books;
Whether to follow a book list or use intuition when choosing books;
Reading aloud;
How to turn our kids into readers; and
Whether or not to read the same books over and over.
Episode #7: Storyformed Summer, Part 2: Getting Out
In this episode , Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker, talk about ways to get kids and families outside and about books that will transport you to natural worlds even when you can't explore yourself.
Episode #6: Storyformed Summer, Part 1: Staying In
In this NEW podcast episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker share ideas about how to be intentional with SUMMERTIME!
Episode #5: A Picture Paints a Thousand Stories: Why Illustrations Matter
In this episode, Jaime Showmaker and Holly Packiam talk about ILLUSTRATIONS. They discuss the question - "Do illustrations matter? Or are they just a cute addition to a written story?"
Episode #4: Story as a Form of Discipleship
Stories have a way of disarming you, of welcoming you into a new world. Jesus told stories to awaken people's imagination to what the Kingdom of God is like, and to help them take their place in it. We believe that stories have the power to help you discover meaning and morality, to develop character as you become character in the Great Drama of God's work in His world.
Episode #3: Shaping the Moral Imagination Through Story
I believe one part of helping our children to develop a moral imagination is by reading them great stories with characters who see themselves as part of a larger story. What our children spend decades imagining may just come to bear witness in their lives as adults.
Episode #2: What Makes a Great Story
How do we help our children to be drawn into a beautiful story rather than being lured away into a private world of screens, which are so prevalent in our society?
Episode #1: Lighting a Fire Through Sparking Imagination
A storyformed life is a true to gift to a child. What role do great books play in shaping a child's perception of self, life, and even God?