Joyful Parenting Podcast · New Colony Church

2 Recommended Books for Children 5 and Younger

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Jonathan James confronts his 'what-if monster' by asking, 'What if you're wrong?'—a powerful shift from fear to hope.
The episode recommends two non-Christian children's books—'Jonathan James and the What-If Monster' and 'The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be'—and explains how they teach biblical principles like overcoming fear and utilizing unique gifts to help parents raise joyful children grounded in faith.

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A simple, Scripture-anchored guide to choosing children's books with discernment.

The episode treats Philippians 4:8 as a practical filter for children's books, not a slogan. It makes the case that some non-Christian stories can still be useful when they are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable, especially if parents are reading alongside young…

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Two non-Christian books, chosen through a Scripture-shaped lens.

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