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.Â
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
Superhero Dog books for 8-10 year old boys – Power Pup by Amanda Trumpower
Power Pup by Amanda Trumpower — Superhero Dog Books for Kids What if your new best friend had a secret identity? What if your job was to report the truth, but what you uncovered could shake the whole city? What if chaos wasn’t an accident—but...
Adventure-Packed Biblical Fiction—Land of Giants by Laurie Christine
Land of Giants by Laurie Christine—Adventure-packed Biblical Fiction for Boys What if your dad was building a giant boat in the middle of the desert—and the entire world thought he was crazy? What if the one thing you wanted most came from someone...
Hilarious, Clean Fiction for Boys: Iggy & Oz, The Plastic Dinos of Doom by JJ Johnson
Iggy & Oz, Plastic Dinos of Doom—Hilarious, Clean Fiction for boys by JJ Johnson What if your little brother was right—and there really was a monster in the attic? What if hundreds of your toy dinosaurs mysteriously came to life...? What if the...
Christian Role-Playing Game for teens—Lightraiders by James R. Hanibal
Lightraiders by James R. Hannibal—A Christian Role-Playing game for teens What if your kids could battle dragons, go on epic quests, and memorize Scripture—all at the same time? What if discipleship wasn’t just a workbook—but an epic story your...
Middle Grade Fantasy for Art Lovers—Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou
Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou What if famous paintings weren’t just pictures—but portals to other parts of the world? What if your little sister vanished into a painting—and you were the only one who could save her? What if the art...
Christian Tech Thriller for Teen Boys—Core Deception by Jeremiah Friedli
Core Deception by Jeremiah Friedli What if there was an ice age in Hawaii? What if your government could see and track your every move? What if the only way to save your sister was to hack into the system that held her captive? Welcome to The Sword...
Boys, Battles, Bombs, Booby Traps & Books!
The original version of this episode first aired in February 2021. You can find the shownotes HERE.
Did God Make Boys Wild?
Have you ever asked yourself… Why are my boys so WILD? Why do they have so much energy? Why are they so loud and rambunctious and aggressive? In today’s episode, we’re going to find out where this wildness comes from. WELCOME TO THE SWORD AND...
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.Â
Want to be on the show?
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
Do you have a favorite book or series? Would you like to talk about it on the show? Click the button to fill out the form!
