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Nathan Ching | Christian Homeschool Dad, Lover of Good Books
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Treasure Box Books | Dads Building Relationships, Reading Great Books, Preparing Children for Life

⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-life tips and recommendations for books our homeschooling family loves, and discussions of how we as dads can make it easier to read to and with our children. My mission is to equip you with hope and help as you seek to train your children in God’s way and lead your family, relying first on the Bible and then learning from the wealth of great books that are available for the taking. If you’re ready to uncover instructional, inspiring books to read to and with your family, to build strong family relationships by reading, talking and living together, and to prepare your children for life and eternity with great books & activities, then join us for Treasure Box Books! Hi, I’m Nathan Ching, a redeemed child of God, happy husband and homeschooling dad, and lifelong lover of good books. For years--even before I became a father--I eagerly looked forward to leading my children to know, love, and serve God. As a young man, I realized that reading, beginning first with the Bible, then other books, unlocked my understanding. The Old Testament prophet said, ”I Daniel understood by books….” When I prayed about how to train my children for God, I became convinced that reading to and with my children would be an essential element in helping them to delight in God and do His will. While I can’t claim to have perfected the art of leading my family, I am happy to say that the Lord has taught me practical, useful lessons--lessons I believe would serve other dads as they lead their families. That’s what this podcast is all about. There are treasures to be found in books that simply can’t be found anywhere else. Come join us on our journey, and let’s go find the treasures in books! 📖 Download free Bible audio: www.refreshpublishing.com/bible 🧑🏻‍💻 Visit the Website: www.treasureboxbooks.com 📩 Email Me: support@treasureboxbooks.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ https://feed.podbean.com/treasureboxbooks/feed.xml Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

  1. OCT 17

    50 | Dads, Know Your Roles

    Hey Fellow Dads, To be the husbands and fathers that God created us to be, we have to play the roles God has entrusted to us. What are those roles, and how do we face these ofttimes overwhelming responsibilities, especially when failure is so possible? What books can help? Nathan Books Fourth Quarter: How to Finish Your Course with Joy, by Don Sisk Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men, by Stephen Mansfield The Bible The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling Carry a Big Stick: The Uncommon Heroism of Theodore Roosevelt, by George Grant The Sugar Creek Gang (series), by Paul Hutchens To listen to readings of the original Sugar Creek Gang stories, download the Bible Broadcasting Radio (BBN Radio) App, click the “On Demand” button, and scroll to “Captain’s Club.” 50 Famous Stories Retold, by James Baldwin (available as an audiobook, narrated by Nathan Ching, at https://refreshpublishing.com/product/fifty-famous-stories-retold-audiobook/) If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes, with quiz questions, Scripture references, quotes, and more, at https://refreshpublishing.com/050-dads-know-your-roles 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/vocalista/elven-tale License code: 3KSYMVV6BGLZM6HP https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

    43 min

  2. OCT 8

    049 | Foster a Happy Attitude at Home & Helping Flood Victims

    Hi, Fellow Dads, Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part? Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/049-foster-a-happy-attitude-at-home-and-helping-flood-victims, including... Scriptures mentioned Ideas to help keep “merriment” in your home Books mentioned Notes from the interview with Adam Steed about Hurricane Helene Relief and contact information for giving 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/year-of-the-floods License code: IQX6MNSR2C9IW383 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-expressLicense code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

    48 min

  3. OCT 2

    048 | A Pastors' Roundtable & a Roundup of Recommended Bibles

    Hi, Fellow Dads, Are you or a family member looking for a new Bible? Here are a few different editions I’ve used, along with my thoughts on each…and a few other tips for dads from a recent pastor’s roundtable I attended. Hope they’re helpful to you! Nathan Recommended Bibles Be sure to see the show notes page for photos and links to our favorite KJV Bibles. There's also a brief summary of my takeaways from the pastors' roundtable I recently attended. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/048-pastors-roundtable-and-roundup-of-recommended-bibles 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits “Classic” Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/classic License code: VZLWF0X7PSZZVY8X “Pony Express” Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

    28 min

  4. SEP 6

    047 | If You Had Only Five Words

    Hi, Fellow Dads, If you had just a few minutes to speak on national television, what would you say? What if you had only five words? Come with us as we meet several men whose biographies show that they had a clear, brief, put powerful message for which they are known. This episode includes book recommendations as well as tips for finding your life message. Nathan Scriptures 1 Corinthians 14:19 John 3 Psalm 119:12, 26, 33, 64, 68, 124, 135 Hebrews 12:2 Ephesians 2 Hebrews 11 Quotes “Because, ‘Ye must be born again.’”—George Whitefield “Jesus died for me.”—Charles Spurgeon Books George Whitefield, by Arnold Dallimore Hudson Taylor, by J. Hudson Taylor (Men of Faith Series, published by Bethany House Publishers) Charles Spurgeon: Boy Preacher to Christian Theologian, by Kathy Triggs (Men of Faith Series, published by Bethany House Publishers) John Hyde: The Apostle of Prayer, by Francis McGaw (Men of Faith Series, published by Bethany House Publishers) Ideas for finding and living out your own “five words” Seek God’s direction. Speak with your family about your principle or message. Seek God’s help in living it out. Thoughts to consider If you had only a few minutes to speak to the ones you love, what message would you give them? What principle guides your life? Do your wife and children know what your life message is and are they watching you live it out? Credits https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/around-youLicense code: GE45PLUWAF6QVP69 https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

    30 min

  5. AUG 21

    046 | Engrave the Gospel into Their Hearts

    Hi, Fellow Dads, A few weeks ago, something special happened in Washington, D.C.—and it’s probably not what you’re thinking! A new statue was unveiled in the Capitol, engraved with a most unusual title: Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If someone were to make a statue of you, Dad, could they put the same title on it? Should they be able to? What is the gospel, anyway—and what books can help us and our families ground our lives in it? Nathan Seven Words Concerning the Gospel (with Scripture references) The Gospel has a Source—and that Source is God. Rom.1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, The Gospel is found in the Scriptures—foretold in the OT and fulfilled in the NT. Rom.1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) The Gospel has a Subject—and that is God’s Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom.1:3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; The Gospel has a specific Substance—and that is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Rom.1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Rom.5:6 ¶ For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Rom.5:8-10 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. Rom.10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 1 Cor.15:3-4 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: The Gospel brings Salvation—to those who believe it. Rom.1:16 ¶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. The Gospel is the Standard—it’s the standard for how God will judge individual sinners in the day of judgment—those who refused to believe the gospel (or believed another gospel), will be condemned to eternity in the lake of fire. Rom.2:12, 16 12 ¶ For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law; 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. The Gospel is our Stewardship—God has placed it in our hands to be used properly. Rom.1:16a For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: Rom.2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Rom.16:25 ¶ Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, Quotes “When a sinner believes the gospel of Christ, God does the saving!”—NC Books—instruction in the gospel (written for children) The Lamb, by John Cross, published by GoodSeed International (written for children) The Big Picture Story Bible, by David Helm (Illustrated Bible story book with a salvation message) The Prisoners, the Earthquake and the Midnight Song, by Trillia Newbell (appropriate for teens through adults) One Second After You…, by Mark Cahill (written for adults but appropriate for teens) Ultimate Questions, by John Blanchard, published by Evangelical Press Books—illustrations of the gospel in biographical format Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, by Dr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor God of the Aurora, by Bruce Hami

    34 min

  6. AUG 11

    045 | Every Dad a…What?!—Guest, Darin Kelsey

    Hi, Fellow Dads, Every Christian dad has been appointed by God to be the shepherd of his own home. Does that thought overwhelm you as it does me? But God hasn’t left us alone in this! He has given us wise counsellors to walk alongside and share the wisdom and experience He’s given them. Join us today to hear from one of those wise counsellors—our guest, Pastor Darin Kelsey—as he shares some tips that helped him lead his children to love the Lord, and of course some book recommendations as well! Learning to Look Up, Nathan Quotes “First and foremost is our own relationship with Christ. We have to be the real Christian.” “Sometimes we fail, and we have to acknowledge that before those we love. When we are concerned about matters that are hard to address, we still have to address those. We can’t just think it’s going to go away or vanish in some mystical way. Forgiveness has to be sought when necessary.” Thanksgivings have to be given. Recognition of people’s accomplishments. “It’s not just a matter that they do or respond or act in a certain way, or act in ways that please me, but that their heart is tuned to that also….It’s not just a matter of trying to compel someone to do right, as much as it is even in their heart and mind to think and concern themselves right.” Guide your children through loss to teach them what’s truly valuable—the preciousness of life. “We would require all of our children to go to another realm of the world. We would take them on missions trips so that they could see a God who is much greater than just our house or our church….From our perspective, that was a great growing up moment for our children.” “We would take time and actually have family devotions regularly….Saturdays were a unique gatherings for our family—we would sing….So I’ve often encouraged fathers to take those times and spend it in God’s word together, pray together, talk together.” “Some of the counsel I’ve even given for the pre-marital couples is…if you play together and pray together, sometimes you’ll stay together!....We would camp together,…we had the special times when we were away from electricity, surviving on the land, those were memorable times.” “One of the reasons we were tighter knit is that we homeschooled….and so the church became our social connection, versus the school, and so that was a great help, encouraging our children to relate with adults, and other people older than them, not just their age…” “Most of our education—even in our own lives—is learned as we live. And so if we can establish the way to learn or the means of information, much of the growing will be done during their living versus just those primary years.” “Nothing can replace the Scriptures….I can’t step away from that at all. That is by far the greatest resource I have besides God Himself.” “When we do have the encouragement from the practice of our family, it definitely stimulates that to continue….Some of this, you allow the grace of God to grow a life—not without influence, but so that they mature at the same time when they realize, ‘You know, I need to make these decisions.’ You’ll make the decision for them, many times, growing up, but eventually it has to be theirs.” “I as a dad, and you, gentlemen, as you live, are going to find that you don’t know everything, and you don’t understand all the aspects of God. And that’s okay. He knows Himself, and we can trust Him.” Books & Authors The Scriptures (The Holy Bible) We Two Alone: Attack and Rescue in the Congo, by Ruth Hege A survival manual Spurgeon’s sermons Walking With the Giants, by Warren Wiersbe Schaeffer’s Theology Charles Ryrie If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/045-every-dad-a-what 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks"

    38 min

  7. AUG 3

    044 | Walking through Life Together—with Books

    Intro Hey Fellow Dads, Imagine a bookshelf full of all the great stories you’ve ever read or heard about. What do most of them have in common? Once you’ve found that mystery link, how can you use it to strengthen family ties and lead your family to walk by faith? Nathan Scriptures Genesis 2:18 Genesis 6-9 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Ephesians 5:25 Books The Odyssey, by Homer Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan Undaunted Courage, by Stephen Ambrose (contains some material not suitable for youth) Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret, by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor Skeletons on the Zahara, by Dean King Endurance, by Alfred Lansing Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand (some content not appropriate for youth) Maybelle the Cable Car, by Virginia Lee Burton The Little House, by Virginia Lee Burton Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, by Virginia Lee Burton Katy and the Big Snow, by Virginia Lee Burton Mik-Shrok (book 1 in Adventures of an Arctic Missionary Series), by Gloria Repp Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry, by Warren Wiersbe The Peabody Series, by Jeri Massi: Derwood, Inc. A Dangerous Game Treasure in the Yukon Courage by Darkness Llamas on the Loose Abandoned Hall of Heroes Key Ideas in This Episode Research! Find out about the places you’re going to visit. Get ready! Prepare needed supplies. Make it Reality! Planning isn’t enough. Recalculate! Adjust as needed, trusting God’s plan. Relate! Express what you’re learning and sing praises to God, noticing His providences. Record it! Journal and print your photos. Reminisce! Talk about your experiences to keep the memories alive and share them with others. If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/044-walking-through-life-together-with-books 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/appalachian-daybreak License code: OV40IU21YNSYUBUD Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/prestigious-global-news License code: QNMPN39NASOUDRVH

    39 min

  8. JUL 28

    043 | Lead Your Family to Joy

    Hey Fellow Dads, Are the struggles of life and the decline of society getting you and your family down? About 2500 years ago, a group of men in similarly troubled circumstances once led their families to rejoice in God——and we can still learn from their example. Today’s episode discusses how they did it and what books we might use to help our families on our journey to joy. Nathan Show Notes Please excuse the grammatical error (I should have said “Would their wives and children have rejoiced . . . ”) I couldn’t correct it with the same voice now that my cold is getting better. 😁 I stated that I wouldn’t mention biography titles in the recording—but they (along with other book titles) are given below, so be sure to keep reading! Scriptures Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Nehemiah 12:40-43 40 ¶ So stood the two companies of them that gave thanks in the house of God, and I, and the half of the rulers with me: 41 And the priests; Eliakim, Maaseiah, Miniamin, Michaiah, Elioenai, Zechariah, and Hananiah, with trumpets; 42 And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer. 43 ¶ Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off. Principles to Lead Your Family to Joy (based on Nehemiah 12:40-43) The men formed an environment of praising God. The men praised God at great personal expense. They set the example of praising God. They enjoyed praising God. Books Rejoice, by Majesty Music https://www.majestymusic.com/ Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs, by Melody Publications https://melodypublications.com/ The Book of Psalms for Worship, by Crown and Covenant Publications https://crownandcovenant.com Bible Truth Hymns, by Bible Truth Music https://bibletruthmusic.com The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt by Day, Scott O’Dell (historical fiction based on life of William Tyndale) The Bible Smuggler, by Louise A. Vernon (Religious Heritage Series) (historical fiction based on life of William Tyndale) David Brainerd: His Message for Today, by Oswald J. Smith (ed.) God’s Venturer: Hudson Taylor, by Phyllis Thompson George Mueller, by Faith Coxe Bailey These Are My People, by Mildred T. Howard (about Glady Aylward) Evidence Not Seen, by Darlene Deibler Rose (autobiography) Through Gates of Splendor (about Jim Elliot), by Elisabeth Elliot The Rustling Grass, by Joanne DeJonge My Listening Ears, by Joanne DeJonge If Animals Could Talk, by Werner Gitt If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/043-lead-your-family-to-joy 🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week! ✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review." ➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know. 🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group 📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com Credits Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/baroque-jokeLicense code: ZEVVDDQUI3EKZMW8 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC

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⚔️ Do you long to inspire your children with stories of heroes in history and with the greatest story ever told--the word of God? 🛠️ Do you want to equip your children for life in the world, so that they’ll have wisdom and understanding as they face the challenges in whatever work God calls them to? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Do you desire to live and learn together with your family, using good books and real-life experiences to build relationships that will last a lifetime? In this podcast, you’ll find real-life tips and recommendations for books our homeschooling family loves, and discussions of how we as dads can make it easier to read to and with our children. My mission is to equip you with hope and help as you seek to train your children in God’s way and lead your family, relying first on the Bible and then learning from the wealth of great books that are available for the taking. If you’re ready to uncover instructional, inspiring books to read to and with your family, to build strong family relationships by reading, talking and living together, and to prepare your children for life and eternity with great books & activities, then join us for Treasure Box Books! Hi, I’m Nathan Ching, a redeemed child of God, happy husband and homeschooling dad, and lifelong lover of good books. For years--even before I became a father--I eagerly looked forward to leading my children to know, love, and serve God. As a young man, I realized that reading, beginning first with the Bible, then other books, unlocked my understanding. The Old Testament prophet said, ”I Daniel understood by books….” When I prayed about how to train my children for God, I became convinced that reading to and with my children would be an essential element in helping them to delight in God and do His will. While I can’t claim to have perfected the art of leading my family, I am happy to say that the Lord has taught me practical, useful lessons--lessons I believe would serve other dads as they lead their families. That’s what this podcast is all about. There are treasures to be found in books that simply can’t be found anywhere else. Come join us on our journey, and let’s go find the treasures in books! 📖 Download free Bible audio: www.refreshpublishing.com/bible 🧑🏻‍💻 Visit the Website: www.treasureboxbooks.com 📩 Email Me: support@treasureboxbooks.com +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ https://feed.podbean.com/treasureboxbooks/feed.xml Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

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