Storyformed Podcast
Kanaal Besonderhede
Storyformed Podcast
The Storyformed Podcast is here to celebrate the soul forming power of imagination, good books and beauty in the life of your child.
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31 episodes
Episode #31: Updates and Changes
In the podcast today, I share some reflections about my adventure to England with my family this summer. My husband graduated with his doctorate in th...
Episode #30: Q & A and an Announcement
In this Storyformed episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker answer listener questions and make a special announcement.
Topics include...
Episode #29: Using Stories to Enhance Summer Experiences
Do you want to travel more with your kids, but realize this may not be a likely reality in your near future? Or maybe you are traveling soon and want...
Episode #28: Cultivating Your Child's Imagination
Do you sometimes wish your child had more of an imagination? Do you wonder what steps to take to help cultivate an imagination in your kids? Today on...
Episode #27: Why Do Goodness, Truth, and Beauty Matter?
Do you ever hear people rattle off the words, 'goodness, truth, and beauty', and wonder what they are talking about? We mention this triad of words fr...
Episode #26: Stories From the Farm
In this episode, Holly Packiam talks with her husband, Glenn Packiam, and their daughter, Sophia Packiam about farm life. Glenn shares his first exper...
Episode #25: Reading With Teens
Are you wondering how to navigate reading with teens? Today on the podcast, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker talk about how to stay connected with t...
Episode #24: Read for the Heart (Picture Book Edition)
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker discuss the picture books chapter in Sarah Clarkson's book, Read for the Heart. The book describes...
Episode #23: Help, My Child Doesn’t Like to Read!
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker discuss what to do when you have a reluctant reader. They discuss the different reasons for relucta...
Episode #22: Learning to Love Poetry
In this episode Holly Packiam speaks with Sally Clarkson about encouraging our kids to love poetry. The ability to participate in God's presence throu...
Episode #21: Helping Kids Develop Habits of Reading
In this episode, Holly Packiam and her husband, Glenn Packiam, talk about how we can help our kids develop habits of reading. You may remember in epis...
Episode #20: Christmas Books & the Art of Cultivating Generosity
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker share some special family memories and traditions. They also talk about cultivating generosity in t...
Episode #19: Following Jesus through Advent (A Conversation with Glenn Packiam)
In this episode, Holly Packiam and her husband, Glenn Packiam, talk about the meaning of Advent. As a dad, pastor, and theology doctoral student, Glen...
Episode #18: A Storyformed Thanksgiving
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker, talk about how to cultivate grateful hearts in their own lives and in their children. They also di...
Episode #17: A Conversation with S.D. Smith, Author of The Green Ember Series
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker talk with the popular children's book author, Sam Smith. Sam is a deep well and also quite the joke...
Episode #16: The Lifegiving Table & Fall Books
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker discuss Sally Clarkson's new book, The Lifegiving Table, and share fall picture book recommendation...
Episode #15: Favorite Books for Boys
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker have the special privilege of talking with Heidi Scovel. Heidi shares with Holly and Jaime about so...
Episode #14: Back to School - Cultivating Rhythms of Reading
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker, discuss the struggle they feel as they seek to find new reading rhythms in their homes at the star...
Episode #13: Favorite Chapter Books for 9-12 Year Olds
In this episode, Holly Packiam and her daughter Sophia Packiam, discuss their favorite chapter books for 9-12 year olds. This is a perfect episode for...
Episode #12: Encouraging a Love of Art Through Stories
In this episode Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker encourage and inspire listeners to cultivate a love of art through stories. The ability to participa...
Episode #11: Pursuing Wisdom For Life
In this episode, Holly Packiam and Jaime Showmaker discuss our quest as Christians to be lifelong learners and carriers of wisdom. They share from the...
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 stor...
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...
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 natur...
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...
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 i...
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...
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...
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?