Summary
In this episode, Valerie Fentress interviews Glenys Nellist, the author of the Twas the Season series, specifically focusing on the latest addition to the series, Twas the Season of Lent. The conversation explores various aspects of Lent and its significance, including the importance of Holy Saturday and the inspiration behind the 40-day devotional. They also discuss the popularity of Advent compared to Lent and the discoveries made about Lent and Jesus during the writing process. The conversation emphasizes the love and acceptance of Jesus for all and the hope that a 40-day devotional can bring during the Lenten season. Additionally, they highlight the flexibility and accessibility of family devotions and the engaging nature of Twas the Season books.
Takeaways
Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus during the Lenten season.
Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, holds significance concerning Jesus' second coming and the anticipation of his return.
Lent often takes a back seat to Advent in terms of popularity, but it is an important season to prepare for Easter in a spiritual sense.
The Twas the Season series aims to remind children that they are seen, heard, and wanted in the presence of God, filling the God-shaped hole in their hearts.
Family devotions during Lent can be flexible and organic, incorporating Jesus into everyday moments and creating a culture of faith at home.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Twas the Season of Lent
02:00 The Significance of Holy Saturday
02:41 Making Lent a Special Season at Home
04:40 The Popularity of Advent vs Lent
05:08 Inspiration for the 40-Day Devotional
07:07 Discoveries about Lent and Jesus
10:10 Jesus' Love and Acceptance for All
11:05 The Importance of Being Seen and Heard by God
11:31 The Hope in a 40-Day Devotional for Lent
16:15 Encouraging Flexibility in Family Devotions
17:28 The Accessibility and Engaging Nature of Twas the Season Books
18:36 -Resources to Accompany the Book
19:06-Countdown to Easter Calendar
22:09-Mission and Service Projects
23:05- Favorite Easter Books
24:31-Impactful Books in the Author's Life
27:52- Upcoming Book Release
33:39-Where to Find More Information
Glenys Nellist
Amazon.com: 'Twas the Season of Lent: Devotions and Stories for the Lenten and Easter Seasons ('Twas Series): 9780310139379: Nellist, Glenys, Selivanova, Elena: Books
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Summary
In this episode, Valerie Fentress interviews Glenys Nellist, the author of the Twas the Season series, specifically focusing on the latest addition to the series, Twas the Season of Lent. The conversation explores various aspects of Lent and its significance, including the importance of Holy Saturday and the inspiration behind the 40-day devotional. They also discuss the popularity of Advent compared to Lent and the discoveries made about Lent and Jesus during the writing process. The conversation emphasizes the love and acceptance of Jesus for all and the hope that a 40-day devotional can bring during the Lenten season. Additionally, they highlight the flexibility and accessibility of family devotions and the engaging nature of Twas the Season books.
Takeaways
Twas the Season of Lent is a 40-day devotional and storybook that explores the life, words, and works of Jesus during the Lenten season.
Holy Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, holds significance concerning Jesus' second coming and the anticipation of his return.
Lent often takes a back seat to Advent in terms of popularity, but it is an important season to prepare for Easter in a spiritual sense.
The Twas the Season series aims to remind children that they are seen, heard, and wanted in the presence of God, filling the God-shaped hole in their hearts.
Family devotions during Lent can be flexible and organic, incorporating Jesus into everyday moments and creating a culture of faith at home.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Twas the Season of Lent
02:00 The Significance of Holy Saturday
02:41 Making Lent a Special Season at Home
04:40 The Popularity of Advent vs Lent
05:08 Inspiration for the 40-Day Devotional
07:07 Discoveries about Lent and Jesus
10:10 Jesus' Love and Acceptance for All
11:05 The Importance of Being Seen and Heard by God
11:31 The Hope in a 40-Day Devotional for Lent
16:15 Encouraging Flexibility in Family Devotions
17:28 The Accessibility and Engaging Nature of Twas the Season Books
18:36 -Resources to Accompany the Book
19:06-Countdown to Easter Calendar
22:09-Mission and Service Projects
23:05- Favorite Easter Books
24:31-Impactful Books in the Author's Life
27:52- Upcoming Book Release
33:39-Where to Find More Information
Glenys Nellist
Amazon.com: 'Twas the Season of Lent: Devotions and Stories for the Lenten and Easter Seasons ('Twas Series): 9780310139379: Nellist, Glenys, Selivanova, Elena: Books
Are you ready for a different type of quiet time? (ck. page)
Let's discover great books together!
Follow for more:
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Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast
YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube
tiktok: @valeriefentress