Laurie Christine's Blog
October 7, 2025
Adventure-Packed Biblical Fiction—Land of Giants by Laurie Christine
Land of Giants by Laurie Christine—Adventure-packed Biblical Fiction for BoysWhat if your dad was building a giant boat in the middle of the desert—and the entire world thought he was crazy?
What if the one thing you wanted most came from someone you weren’t suppo...
October 3, 2025
Hilarious, Clean Fiction for Boys: Iggy & Oz, The Plastic Dinos of Doom by JJ Johnson
Iggy & Oz, Plastic Dinos of Doom—Hilarious, Clean Fiction for boys by JJ JohnsonWhat if your little brother was right—and there really was a monster in the attic?
What if hundreds of your toy dinosaurs mysteriously came to life…?
What if the fate of the neighborhood rested in the hands of two...
September 19, 2025
Christian Role-Playing Game for teens—Lightraiders by James R. Hanibal
Lightraiders by James R. Hannibal—A Christian Role-Playing game for teensWhat if your kids could battle dragons, go on epic quests, and memorize Scripture—all at the same time?
What if discipleship wasn’t just a workbook—but an epic story your boys got to live out week after week?
What if Bib...
September 12, 2025
Middle Grade Fantasy for Art Lovers—Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn Leiloglou
Beneath the Swirling Sky by Carolyn LeiloglouWhat if famous paintings weren’t just pictures—but portals to other parts of the world?
What if your little sister vanished into a painting—and you were the only one who could save her?
What if the art you tried to forget held the key to your famil...
September 5, 2025
Christian Tech Thriller for Teen Boys—Core Deception by Jeremiah Friedli
Core Deception by Jeremiah FriedliWhat if there was an ice age in Hawaii? What if your government could see and track your every move? What if the only way to save your sister was to hack into the system that held her captive?
Welcome to The Sword and Story Podcast, where we help Christian fa...
June 10, 2025
Boys, Battles, Bombs, Booby Traps & Books!
The original version of this episode first aired in February 2021. You can find the shownotes HERE.
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May 23, 2025
Did God Make Boys Wild?
Have you ever asked yourself… Why are my boys so WILD? Why do they have so much energy? Why are they so loud and rambunctious and aggressive? In today’s episode, we’re going to find out where this wildness comes from.
WELCOME TO THE S...
May 9, 2025
God’s Design for Boys
God’s Design for BoysWhat is God’s design for boys? Well, we know boys and girls are different. God made them that way. Boys have a unique, God-given desire for adventure and battles. They want to fight enemies, slay dragons, and stand for truth. But in today’s world, finding books that capture their spirit of adventure while reinforcing biblical values can feel like an impossible quest.
I am sure you have heard the phrase, “Let boys be boys,” or “He is all boy.” But have you ...
May 8, 2025
Testing 2
April 9, 2025
Interview on Ice Cream With Authors
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed on the Ice Cream with Authors Podcast!
You can listen to my interview HERE.
You can watch the YouTube version HERE.

Ice Cream with Authors is the podcast that brings mini-author visits straight to your home or car! Perfect for kids ages 7 through 13 and their grown-ups, each episode serves up delightful conversations with authors who create faith-filled chapter books and middle grade adventures.
To watch this episode on You...


