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Building Faith Through Storytime with Author Valerie Ellis

September 10, 2025 • Empowered Homes • Episode 195

In this episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast, Meghan welcomes Valerie Ellis, founder of Our Everyday Parables, children’s author, speaker, and nonprofit consultant. Valerie shares her passion for helping families connect with God in everyday moments, especially through the power of story.

From practical tips for parents during story time to insights behind her books Let’s Go! Bible Adventures and the upcoming Wild Faith Devotional for Kids, Valerie offers encouragement and ideas for nurturing faith in fun, meaningful ways. She also gives us a sneak peek into some of the wild animals featured in her new devotional and how they point kids to God.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or ministry leader, you’ll learn how to use books to spark spiritual conversations—even with reluctant readers.

Plus, don’t miss out on free activity guides, family library resources, and a chance to win Valerie’s books!

Resources & Links Free Guides & Book List:

https://valerieellis.com/books and https://oureverydayparables.com/books

Book Giveaways: For a chance to win Share the Joy or Let's Go Bible Adventures check out social media accounts.

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