Teaching Kids Biblical History Changes Everything with Danika Cooley

Summary

In this episode, Danika Cooley discusses her work in Christian education, focusing on her Who, What, Why series that teaches children about biblical history and theology. She emphasizes the importance of understanding Christian history to see God's sovereignty and how it shapes our lives today. The conversation also covers the use of lap books and unit studies to enhance learning, the biblical perspective on slavery and abolition, and the role of parents in discipling their children. Danika shares her passion for making complex historical and theological concepts accessible to kids, encouraging them to see God's hand in history and their own lives.

 

Links:

Thinking Kids Blog:  https://www.thinkingkidsblog.org/

Thinking Kids Press:  https://thinkingkidspress.com/

To Contact MACHE:  https://mache.org/

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Danika Cooley and Her Work
02:28 The Importance of Teaching Christian History
05:42 Exploring the Who, What, Why Book Series
10:09 Unit Studies and Lap Books for Enrichment
11:35 Understanding Slavery and Abolition from a Biblical Perspective
14:04 Connecting God's Sovereignty to Historical Events
21:50 The Role of Parents in Discipling Children
23:39 Conclusion and Resources for Homeschooling

 

Keywords

Christian history, homeschooling, Bible education, Danika Cooley, Who What Why series, church history, lap books, abolition, parenting, discipleship