Building Moral Imagination and Courage Through Good and Dangerous Stories with S.D. Smith

<p><a href="https://SchoolhouseRocked.com/episodes/stories-that-equip-kids-sd-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b><strong>Cindy West</strong></b> welcomes <b><strong>S.D. Smith</strong></b></a>, creator of the Green Ember series, for a heartfelt conversation about moral imagination and faith-filled storytelling. Learn why stories that reflect reality—including hardship and heroism—prepare our kids to face darkness with courage and hope.</p><p><b><strong>What You’ll Learn:</strong></b></p><ul><li>What makes a story "dangerous" in a good way for Christian families</li><li>Why children benefit from stories that don’t shy away from hardship</li><li>The impact of authentic storytelling on a child’s character</li><li>How to discern and select the best living literature for your homeschool</li><li>Why faith and imagination grow hand-in-hand</li></ul><p><a href="https://SchoolhouseRocked.com/episodes/stories-that-equip-kids-sd-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b><strong>Recommended Resources:</strong></b></a></p><p><a href="https://SchoolhouseRocked.com/episodes/stories-that-equip-kids-sd-smith" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><b><strong>Find all of the resources recommended in this episode, plus free resources from Schoolhouse Rocked, in the show notes here.</strong></b></a></p><p><b><strong>Sponsors:</strong></b></p><p><a href="https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>BJU Press Homeschool</strong></b></a> is dedicated to providing homeschool families with academically strong curriculum rooted in a biblical worldview. They offer a complete curriculum from preschool through 12th grade, available in both traditional textbooks and video courses. By teaching through the lens of Christ’s power, they help students view the world through the transformative story of God’s creation</p><p><a href="https://www.ctcmath.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>CTCMath</strong></b></a> specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Start your free trial today.</p><p><a href="https://www.hellosimply.com/simply-piano-homeschooling?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=schoolhouserocked" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠</a><a href="https://bhpub.org/upg47" rel="noopener n