Summary: In a day when children are influenced by video games and media, how do we get our children to read? Culture is unraveling all around us. We must use our time wisely. How do books fit into that to grow us spiritually? Dr. Mark Hamby joins Yvette Hampton to talk about the WORD and the power of words. For over 30 years, Dr. Mark Hamby has been using stories of Christlike character to offer Christ-centered hope around the world. Dr. Hamby is the founder and president of Lamplighter Ministries which has published over 235 books from 17th to 19th-century literature plus 28 audio dramas heard by millions across 30 countries. Dr. Hamby holds several masters degrees and a doctorate in ministry. He speaks and writes about how to find hope and healing for the problems in our families, media, culture, and literature. Mark and his wife Debbie are the executive producers of Lamplighter Theater which adapts Lamplighter books into dramatic audios. Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation. WATCH THE MOVIE! Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution is now available on DVD and HD streaming. Buy the film today or bring Schoolhouse Rocked to your church or homeschool co-op. Watch the Official Trailer for Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution “Schoolhouse Rocked” will rock your educational world to the foundations and give you and your kids great hope for the future! The old-school paradigm has proven broken and a new way of learning is here. Don’t miss this important film!” - Kirk Cameron "This is one of the most empowering tools I’ve seen for parents! I was honored to be interviewed in the film and am excited to see it come to fruition. It is amazing!" – Israel Wayne, Family Renewal Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Support Schoolhouse Rocked Dr. Mark Hamby weighs in on the following questions: Is it ok for children to read Harry Potter, Call of the Wild, classic books such as The Scarlet Letter, and other books such as the popular dystopian books? How can parents encourage their kids to read good literature? What about the kid who HATES to read or really struggles with it? Does the Bible really tell parents specifically what books their children should be reading. How can we as parents develop discernment in an age of distraction? What are your all time favorite books and of them, which one’s have changed your life the most? Scripture References: Philippians 4:8 ESV “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Proverbs 4:23 ESV “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” Psalm 51:10 ESV “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 ESV “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man” Recommended Resources: Watch Dr. Hamby's video, The Epic Battle between Wisdom and Folly To contact or learn more about Dr. Mark Hamby, please visit DrMarkHamby.com. Visit Lamplighter.net for great books and audio dramas. To learn more about The Masters Guild, the college program hosted by Lamplighter Ministries, visit TheMastersGuild.net. English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Support Schoolhouse Rocked: Has Schoolhouse Rocked been a blessing to you? Please consider making a donation to support the ongoing ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked. Support from the homeschool community allows us provide resources and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Your support is making an ETERNAL impact! "If you are new to homeschooling check out this podcast!! I’ve been feeling like I should homeschool for a couple years
