The Sword and Story Podcast
Books for Christian Boys
Books for Christian Boys
Boys and girls are different. God made them that way. Boys have a unique, God-given desire for adventure and battles. They want to fight enemies, slay dragons, and stand for truth. But in today’s world, finding books that capture their spirit of adventure while reinforcing biblical values can feel like an impossible quest.
Introducing The Sword and Story Podcast.
This podcast is dedicated to helping Christian parents discover exciting, faith-filled books for their boys—stories packed with courage, honor, and adventure, written from a Christian worldview. We interview Christian authors who understand what boys love to read, review books that ignite their imaginations, and equip parents with the tools to build a library of God-honoring, high-stakes fiction that will keep their sons turning the pages.
But we also know that not every book boys love is written by a Christian author. That’s why we dive into some popular mainstream books as well—intentionally examing which themes align with a biblical worldview, which themes don’t, and how we can teach our boys to read with discernment. We’ll examine questions like:
- What is true in this story?
- What can we take away, and what should we reject?
- Which themes reflect the big story of the Bible, and which contradict it?
Our goal is to equip parents to guide their sons in wise, biblical thinking, helping them become strong, discerning readers who recognize truth and stand for truth.
If you’re looking for books with thrilling, Christ-centered storytelling, then you’re in the right place.
Join us as we champion clean, courageous fiction for the next generation of Christian warriors.
“Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
JOSHUA 1:9
Listen to Recent Episodes
Dinosaur adventure books for boys—Red Rex by Matthew Mellema
Dinosaur Adventure Books for Boys What if you lived in a world where dinosaurs roamed freely among humans? What if your only dream was to become a dinosaur rider, but it seemed the odds were against you? What if your only chance of success was to...
Christian Fantasy for Teens: The Light Bearers by Mindy Hite
Christian Fantasy for Teens What if the world you thought you knew was only the world they wanted you to see? What if you had powers beyond human comprehension, but the one thing you wanted was always just out of reach? What if a hidden war between...
Historical WWII Novels for Kids: Time for Courage by Rob Currie
Historical WWII Novels for Kids What if your country was occupied by enemy soldiers, your freedom was stripped away, and the only way to fight back was in secret? What if the only people standing between innocent children and death in the gas...
How Christians Can Discern Good Magic from Bad Magic in Fiction
How Christians Can Discern Good Magic from Bad Magic in Fiction What if fantastical fiction helped deepen your understanding of God? What if reading stories about magic didn’t mean abandoning your convictions or your faith? What if you could read...
An International Adventure Series for Kids: To the Ends by Jenny Marcelene
An International Adventure Series for Kids What if your new board game could send you on real adventures to foreign countries? What if you were given a mission to accomplish, and failure meant you’d never make it home again? What if you could be...
Wild West books for 8-12 year old boys and girls: Tumbleweed Thompson by Glenn McCarty
Wild West Books for 8-12 year olds What if your quiet summer in a sleepy town turned into a wild Western adventure? What if your new best friend was a red-haired rascal who couldn’t stay out of trouble? And what if his tall tales landed you in real...
Contemporary Mystery & Suspense for Christian Teens: High Water by Tim Shoemaker
Contemporary Mystery & Suspense for Christian Teens What if the place you feared most was the only place you could find the truth? What if escaping the Everglades wasn't about getting out, but about going back in? What if your best friend went...
Animal Devotions for Kids: Wild Faith by Valerie Ellis
Animal Devotions for Kids What if a capybara, an octopus, or a narwhal could help you understand God’s love more clearly? What if every wild animal you’ve ever seen—or never even heard of—had something to teach you about faith? What if chasing...
Meet Your Host
Laurie Christine
Laurie Christine is an author, podcast host, wife, and mom of four wild, loud, adventurous boys.
Laurie writes devotional Bible stories for families. As a mom of four young boys, she understands how important it is for parents to connect with their children, while communicating the truth of God’s Word to them in a way they can understand.
With degrees in Creative Writing, Biblical Studies and Education, Laurie has more than twenty years of experience teaching the Bible to children and teens, as well as writing Sunday School curriculum for her local church.
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For Authors
If you are a Christian author who writes books for boys, click the button to fill out the form! (No picture books. Only chapter books, middle-grade, or YA).
For Boys
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