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Backpack Faith: Helping Your Child Live Confidently for Jesus in Public School
Encourage your kids to share God’s Word with confidence and within their rights.
While it’s true that public schools have become increasingly hostile to religious beliefs, many Christian parents have taught their children to leave their faith at the schoolhouse door. Whether out of fear, avoiding controversy, ignorance, not knowing the law, or a matter of spiritual apathy, it’s time to get in the game and educate yourself in the ways kids can confidently bring their love for Jesus into their school.
Backpack Faith is filled with stories of Christian kids whose faith thrived in public school, truths about expressing faith at school, ideas for equipping your child, and ways to graciously respond when your family’s religious freedoms are violated. This resource helps you start conversations on discipleship for kids and encourages you
Learn your role and the rules―get informed, understand the meaning and misconceptions of the separation of church and state.Educate your children on the three ways they can freely express their faith―being a light, sharing with others, in class and at eventsMake a place for the Bible in public school―it will transform the life and education of your son or daughter and of many othersGrow your kids to demonstrate a confident faith―prepare them for the conversations and conflict, especially your tweens and teenagers
Fill your child’s backpack with the biblical supplies they need to thrive.
While it’s true that public schools have become increasingly hostile to religious beliefs, many Christian parents have taught their children to leave their faith at the schoolhouse door. Whether out of fear, avoiding controversy, ignorance, not knowing the law, or a matter of spiritual apathy, it’s time to get in the game and educate yourself in the ways kids can confidently bring their love for Jesus into their school.
Backpack Faith is filled with stories of Christian kids whose faith thrived in public school, truths about expressing faith at school, ideas for equipping your child, and ways to graciously respond when your family’s religious freedoms are violated. This resource helps you start conversations on discipleship for kids and encourages you
Learn your role and the rules―get informed, understand the meaning and misconceptions of the separation of church and state.Educate your children on the three ways they can freely express their faith―being a light, sharing with others, in class and at eventsMake a place for the Bible in public school―it will transform the life and education of your son or daughter and of many othersGrow your kids to demonstrate a confident faith―prepare them for the conversations and conflict, especially your tweens and teenagers
Fill your child’s backpack with the biblical supplies they need to thrive.
272 pages, Paperback
Published September 1, 2026
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September 9, 2026
Backpack Faith is such an amazing resource for Christian families. I love how it equips parents and caregivers to help their children carry their faith with them into the public school setting.
The book offers effective, biblical encouragement while reminding parents that we can’t always be there to guide our children, but we can prepare them to stand confidently in their faith, make wise choices, and be a light to those around them.
I would highly recommend Backpack Faith to any Christian parents or caregivers who want to raise children who are confident in their faith, equipped to navigate the world around them, and willing to let their relationship with Christ shine at school!
Looking forward to rereading this book again soon!
The book offers effective, biblical encouragement while reminding parents that we can’t always be there to guide our children, but we can prepare them to stand confidently in their faith, make wise choices, and be a light to those around them.
I would highly recommend Backpack Faith to any Christian parents or caregivers who want to raise children who are confident in their faith, equipped to navigate the world around them, and willing to let their relationship with Christ shine at school!
Looking forward to rereading this book again soon!
September 9, 2026
Backpack Faith is an encouraging and practical resource for parents raising kids in public school. Kori does a great job helping parents understand that their children don’t have to leave their faith at the schoolhouse door.
I especially appreciated the practical ideas and encouragement for helping kids live out their faith with confidence and kindness. This is a great resource for parents and grandparents who want to help their kids develop a faith of their own.
I especially appreciated the practical ideas and encouragement for helping kids live out their faith with confidence and kindness. This is a great resource for parents and grandparents who want to help their kids develop a faith of their own.
September 12, 2026
“This Book Took Me To School!”
As someone who never did very well in history class, I really enjoyed learning about my religious rights and the true meaning of “separation of church and state.” Kori Pennypacker explains it very clearly and with so many relatable stories. Such a good read. A must-have for all Christian households!
As someone who never did very well in history class, I really enjoyed learning about my religious rights and the true meaning of “separation of church and state.” Kori Pennypacker explains it very clearly and with so many relatable stories. Such a good read. A must-have for all Christian households!
September 9, 2026
Wonderful book by Kori Pennypacker! If you want to learn how to encourage your kids to live out their faith in Christ in public school, this book is for you. 🙂
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