Summary
In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Tama Fortner, the author of the children's book 'God, I Feel Scared.' They discuss childhood fears, the importance of trusting God with fear, and the power of children's books. Tama shares her experience collaborating with prominent authors and the impact of books in her own life. She also talks about her writing journey and her upcoming adult devotional. Listeners are encouraged to check out Tama's books and engage in the comments section.
Takeaways
Fear is a natural emotion that can be addressed by turning to God.
Children's books have the power to teach important concepts and lay foundations for faith.
Writing for children is a privilege and a responsibility to give them the best tools for navigating life.
Reading to children creates precious moments of connection and fosters a love for reading.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Pumpkin Spice vs. Apple Cider
01:11 Childhood Fears
03:18 Trusting God with Fear
06:27 Collaborating on the Book
08:17 The Power of Children's Books
09:01 Takeaway: Fear is on Purpose
10:42 Working with Prominent Authors
12:07 The Importance of Children's Books
14:08 Tama's Writing Journey
15:56 Impactful Books in Tama's Life
17:42 Taking Writing Seriously
19:05 Favorite Children's Book
20:52 What's Next for Tama
22:22 Where to Find Tama and Her Books
22:47 Conclusion
Let's discover great books together!
Follow for more:
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Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast
YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube
tiktok: @valeriefentress
Summary
In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie Fentress interviews Tama Fortner, the author of the children's book 'God, I Feel Scared.' They discuss childhood fears, the importance of trusting God with fear, and the power of children's books. Tama shares her experience collaborating with prominent authors and the impact of books in her own life. She also talks about her writing journey and her upcoming adult devotional. Listeners are encouraged to check out Tama's books and engage in the comments section.
Takeaways
Fear is a natural emotion that can be addressed by turning to God.
Children's books have the power to teach important concepts and lay foundations for faith.
Writing for children is a privilege and a responsibility to give them the best tools for navigating life.
Reading to children creates precious moments of connection and fosters a love for reading.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Pumpkin Spice vs. Apple Cider
01:11 Childhood Fears
03:18 Trusting God with Fear
06:27 Collaborating on the Book
08:17 The Power of Children's Books
09:01 Takeaway: Fear is on Purpose
10:42 Working with Prominent Authors
12:07 The Importance of Children's Books
14:08 Tama's Writing Journey
15:56 Impactful Books in Tama's Life
17:42 Taking Writing Seriously
19:05 Favorite Children's Book
20:52 What's Next for Tama
22:22 Where to Find Tama and Her Books
22:47 Conclusion
Let's discover great books together!
Follow for more:
FB: @bookworthypodcast
Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast
YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube
tiktok: @valeriefentress