Talking with Your Kids about Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have

One question people should always ask when picking up a new book is, “who is this for?” If you are reading this right now you are probably wondering the same thing yourself. This is an important question and it can make a book experience better knowing what you are to expect. Talking with your Kids about Jesus by Natasha Crain is no exception. With this review I hope to answer that prime question for you so you can decide for yourself if this book is for you. Christian Parents: This is the obvious one. If you are a Christian parent this book is clearly aimed primarily at you and for good reason. Young people are leaving the church at a record rate and the US in particular is extremely Biblically illiterate. I suspect the problem is not “the church” as much as it is parenting. I’m not saying that all Christian parenting is “bad”, rather that most Christian parents aren't prepared to defend their own beliefs much less teach someone else how to understand criticisms. If the thought of your kids being left unprepared sends a cold shiver down your spine, just go ahead and order this book now. This Talking with your Kids about Jesus shows how to inoculate your children and teach critical thinking about Christian beliefs. In the process, Natasha gives you everything you need to start some great conversations with your kids and she gives you the evidence that backs up the Christian view. I should note that there is no need to have even beginner apologetic knowledge to jump right in and make the most of this book. However, Natasha also does a great job mentioning sources and other resources that are great for parents to explore in more depth. Christian Grandparents/or other family: See Christian Parents for additional thoughts. In a nutshell everything that would apply to parents applies here as well. In addition though, Natasha gives insight into parenting and life with children in most chapters. These are more than just relatable anecdotes. These brief chapter introductions help to get the reader in the mindset of a parent and/or a child. This alone gives the book an additional edge in addressing the topic at hand. These examples help stimulate thought processes and lead to readers uncovering their own examples to use in conversation. New Christians or those exploring the Christian worldview: This is an excellent book not just for parents but also for new Christians or those who are trying to honestly explore Christianity. Natasha uses clear and precise examples that distinguish “popular” christian views from theological correct views. This book would be excellent for small groups, new believer classes, etc. while the questions are geared towards children they masterfully get people thinking about the issues at hand. The sections on the identity and the teachings of Jesus are extremely solid and refute many “pop” views that are viewed as traits of Christianity but do not actually line up with the Christian view. The next 2 sections on the death and resurrection of Jesus provide excellent introductory material on one of the core defenses of Christianity. The book finishes up with a solid explanation of what Christianity actually is and the difference it makes Atheist Parents: Whoa, bet you didn't expect to see this here. Why would this be good for atheist parents? Most skeptical, agnostic, or atheist parents I have met are very honest and forthright people and many care about letting their children make their own decisions when it comes to religion. For anyone who genuinely believes that picking up this book and exploring it with your children would be a fair and honest approach to make sure you don’t “strawman” the Christian view. This book's biggest strength is drawing a line between what Christianity actually teaches and what people think it teaches or what pop culture says it teaches. If you are looking to give your children an honest look at Christianity this is a great start. Conclusion: With all that said I think this book is top notch and if you fit into one of the above categories it should go on your short list for next reads. Better yet, be prepared for a month of great conversations as you explore the questions and answers raised with the younglings in your life. This is not a book made to be read and forgotten. Instead, this book is made to be interacted with on a thoughtful, emotional, and interpersonal level. Along the way Natasha welcomes you into her life with personal stories that are both touching and relatable. I can’t imagine a better example of a book for families to explore together. If you want your children to think about WHY they believe the way they do and not just believe something “because I said so” then this is well worth the read. Hope you and your family get as much out of it as me and mine did.

Several years ago I was challenged by friends as to the evidence for my Christian beliefs which made me question not what I believed, but why I believed it. Was there evidence behind it? If not, why should I believe it if I didn’t have good reason to be sure that it was true? Could I have confidence in a fact based faith or is it true that Christianity is simply belief in spite of the evidence? Are the skeptics right that we can’t know anything for sure? I was pretty overwhelmed. Then I discovered two key facts that turned it all around for me. First, there is very compelling, defendable evidence for the beliefs we hold as Christians! Second, the skeptics’ claims about the nature of Christian faith and the question of whether God exists are faith claims themselves in need of defense. Once I realized these two facts, the defense of my faith took on a whole new meaning. I began reading all I could find both for and against the truth of Christianity. I wish I had had this book available to me! Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is an awesome resource for arming yourself and directing your efforts to enable you to give your kids the tools they will need to navigate an increasingly skeptical world. Questions like, did Jesus really exist, what did He really teach, did He really die, was He really raised from the dead, are miracles possible, what does it mean to be a Christian? are all thoughtfully answered with supporting evidence. Use it as a discussion starter and guide or as a springboard to deeper research. However you use it, this book answers questions you may be asking yourself and certainly questions our kids will face in a post-Christian America. #TalkingWithYourKidsAboutJesus

Any parent can be prepared to answer most of the primary questions about Jesus or the main atheist objections to Jesus by reading Talking with Your Kids about Jesus by Natasha Crain! I've already seen my daughter's faith grow from the conversations we're having while reading this book. First, Talking with Your Kids About Jesus is like Christian Apologetics 101. If you've never even dipped a toe into the waters of apologetics, this is where to start. While all about Jesus, the way Natasha explains each subject, she addresses many basic defenses for Christianity as a whole as well. It really is a great entry into learning how to defend our faith from the world's skepticism. The book is broken into 30 brief chapters. I can easily read one or two siting in the doctor's waiting room. Some of the topics Natasha covers in TWYKAJ are: Is Jesus real? Was Jesus the Jewish Messiah? Is Jesus God? Did he claim to be? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? Is Hell real? Why did Jesus have to die and what was the purpose of His death? What evidence do we have for the empty tomb and Resurrection? Each chapter begins with a relatable situation that identifies the main question she will answer. Then she gives a basic survey of the evidence and information we have on that topic. The information is well-organized so it is easy for busy parents to digest. I love how each chapter ends with real examples showing ways to talk with your kids. Natasha's writing style is very relatable as a woman and mom. Her funny and poignant anecdotes make the lessons very accessible. I only wish I had this book years ago for my own faith! TWYKAJ truly covers almost every objection to Jesus I've ever heard and clarifies the primary beliefs of the Christian faith. It is definitely on my list of the top ten books every Christian parent MUST OWN.

Talking with Your Kids About Jesus includes 30 topics for conversations to have with children. The target audience is probably parents, though this book could be read by anyone who interacts with those under 18. I appreciate that Crain presents evidence and discourages “blind faith.” If you’re looking for a quick overview of Jesus--this is a good place to start.. Each topic is its own chapter and only takes a few minutes to read. If you want to dig deeper, there is a list of resources in the back. TWYKAJ includes “Key Points” at the end of each chapter which would be a good place to jump to if you want the highlights. A “Conversation Guide” is included with each chapter to help you start the conversation, whoever “your kids” are. “Apply the Conversation” is a good deeper discussion question to challenge older or more advanced kids or even adults. There is some great information and evidence and good tools for teaching kids. I do not agree with every presentation. In chapter 7, Jesus’ atonement, or death on the cross, was the ONLY way God could forgive us. Yet Jesus was forgiving people BEFORE He died on the cross. (I’m not discounting the need for the cross, but questioning its connection to God’s forgiveness). In chapter 8 Crain acknowledges that we need to talk about Hell, but waffles on whether it should be feared. While the author cites appropriate verses for the existence of Hell, but fails to highlight that Hell was designed for the devil and his demons--so Christians need not fear Hell. Chapter 9 was dedicated to why Christianity should be considered a religion regardless of the possible confusion. On one page the definition is “an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies and rules to worship a god or groups of gods.” However, on another page of that chapter the author says Christianity is “a religion centered on relationship (when religion is appropriately defined).” Yet “relationship” is not mentioned in the first definition. While chapter 12 says “What if Jesus is silent,” but seems to tackle what parts of the Old Testament should we still follow. The author says “We don’t follow [certain] laws today because we don’t live in ancient Israel.” What’s to stop someone from using that reasoning for every law of the Old Testament? A much better explanation was made by Paul when he said Jesus’ work on the cross created a new covenant and we are no longer under Old Testament law. In Chapter 14 it is reiterated (from Chapter 7) that “sacrifices were to satisfy God for the offense of sin.” If that is so, why are there multiple verses that say God does not delight in sacrifice? In the scapegoat example, the goat isn’t even killed, but sent into the wilderness. In Chapter 18, Crain questions whether Jesus “descended into Hell.” In other chapters when validating the historicity of Jesus’ life, death and burial, the author has no problem citing works from Josephus or Tacitus and archaeological evidence. However, when questioning the Apostle’s Creed, the author does not reference early church fathers. Instead Crain resorts to no one really knows what I Peter means, so we have to question the Apostle’s Creed. Overall, I think Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is a good introduction to Jesus, but don’t stop there. I think that is all the book is meant to be. God to the Notes section and check out the additional resources. The biggest takeaway is that there is evidence and there are additional resources. I received a digital copy from Netgalley for my honest and unbiased review.

After hearing all the great lead up to this book's publication I got onto the pre-order list. I just received the book and have done a first pass. I am not disappointed! This book is fantastic. Here are a few highlights: - 30 chapters divided into 5 parts - Each chapter addresses one question with several sections: - A general discussion of the issue and answers using plain English. This is not a deep theological treatise and is very readable. - A summary of Key Points - A conversation guide for talking with your children (of all ages) - A closing application question to delve deeper In some cases, where the topic is deeper than this book allows, Natasha provides pointers to other books that provide more complete answers. Forward by Lee Strobel of The Case for Christ assures you this book stays true to Christian principles and doctrine. As I read the book, I found its treatment of the topics to be both engaging and insightful. In some I found myself challenged to rethink my own ideas and gained a better understanding of the topics. On some topics, I received reinforcement and encouragement. Overall, I found myself coming away from the topics with a better idea of how I might share this knowledge with my own family and others. I heartily recommend this book and I think it would be an excellent topic for an adult bible study class.

This book explores 30 common questions about Jesus of Nazareth. The author examines each question in it's own chapter, trying to separate fact from fiction to arrive at a correct answer. Each chapter ends with prompts for discussion, which I found helpful. The questions are relevant. Many chapters address questions I have had, but never found good answers for. Examples: -What did Jesus teach about judging others? -What historical evidence is there for Jesus's resurrection? -Is Jesus a myth? -What does it mean to be saved? You can tell the author is well informed. When making a claim she provides scripture references for support. She doesn't shy away from views that are contrary to her own, but includes them in the discussion - everything from Bart Ehrman to Joel Osteen to online skeptics to Muslim scholars. The whole book is presented in an easy-to-read format. The chapters get straight to the point, something parents with little extra frivolous time will appreciate. There aren't a lot of rabbit-trails nor lengthy ramblings in this book; it's all written fairly efficiently. I also appreciate that the author didn't try to provide an answer where there isn't a clear one. One criticism of Christians (and a warranted one, I think) is that we sometimes speculate and create answers that we don't actually have good support for. In opposition to this flaw, the author says, "...It's important to focus on what we can affirm, given the whole witness of Scripture, and not speculate excessively. Speculation can lead to theological errors that are far more problematic than the original verses." p.184 A couple more quotes worth mentioning: "... impactful faith conversations happen through consistent low-grade tidying - not massive house clean-outs " p.21 (context: she just explained how keeping a clean house best happens buy small, consistent tidying acts instead of letting stuff pile up & then doing mega cleaning) "Yes. The resurrection is a matter of faith. But it's important to understand what biblical faith is. Biblical faith is putting our trust in what we have good reason to believe is true." p.190 Cautions: People should approach this book with realistic expectations. A parent could use this book to have 30 great conversations with their kid, and the kid still reject Jesus. While the book provides great reasons to believe, it can't force your kids to embrace Jesus. Also, the book addresses 30 common and important questions but does not answer every possible question a kid could ask. You're still going to have to do other work in addition to this book. To be fair, the author never promises that this book will make your kid love Jesus, nor that it answers every possible question. Just a caution that I thought was worth mentioning. Summary: I am giving this book 5 stars because it is relevant, easy to read, well informed, and honest. After reading it, I feel confident and better equipped to chat about Jesus with my children, and anyone else. *Note: while this book is designed for parents, it would be helpful to anyone who has questions about Jesus. For example, this is a good starter for someone who is not a Christian but wants to learn about Christianity, or a Christian whose wants to know if his/her beliefs are actually true.

Natasha Crain’s newest book, Talking With Your Kids About Jesus, is an essential resource for anyone seeking to provide spiritual guidance to children in today’s cultural climate. It could not have come at a better time as children ask parents big questions in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The author makes these critical conversations manageable even for busy parents or grandparents as she provides content broken down into short sections that can be easily digested in just a few minutes a day. The book is divided into five sections which cover the identity of Jesus, the teachings of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the difference Jesus makes. Each chapter within the section consists of several pages of content followed by a summary of the key points. The author also includes a conversation guide for parents to use as they talk with their children and train them to boldly defend their faith. While I believe every conversation in the book is essential, I am particularly impressed by the way the author covers several topics. The first is in the section about the identity of Jesus. Crain highlights the importance of ensuring that our kids have a thorough grasp on knowing that Jesus is God, even though He never says those exact words. She provides a solid foundation of Biblical evidences to equip kids to face challenges from others with different worldviews. In her section on the teachings of Jesus, Crain addresses another crucial topic by examining what Jesus taught about religion. She explains that many today inaccurately portray Jesus as pitting religion against relationship. The author astutely points out that this is a false dichotomy, and describes the profound impact embracing this belief can have on kids in terms of a lowered view of the nature of truth, the authority of the Bible, and the importance of the church. Crain addresses the relationship between Old Testament animal sacrifices and Jesus’s death in the section on the death of Jesus. She emphasizes the importance of not only teaching kids the fun and memorable stories of the Bible, but explaining the enormity of sin to them through learning about the sacrificial system, and describing how it took the death of an innocent sacrifice to make atonement for it. The final section of the book describes the difference Jesus makes in the life of the Christian. The chapter on what it means to trust in Jesus is especially timely in the midst of uncertainty and fear related to the ongoing pandemic. She provides helpful answers to the questions of evil and suffering by describing the biblical concept of trust as well as common misunderstandings of what it means to trust in Jesus. Natasha brings clarity to this difficult topic and provides guidance for parents as they discuss current events and personal disappointments with their children. While I was familiar with Natasha Crain’s work in equipping parents to engage in apologetics conversations with their kids, this was the first of her books that I had the pleasure to read. Natasha has the ability to write about difficult topics in an easy to understand style even for those with no prior apologetics training. She communicates in a winsome manner, and makes parents feel as if they are hearing from a trusted friend. This book is a great resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, or Bible study leaders who desire to give children a clear understanding of Jesus in a world that often paints a confusing picture of the Founder and Perfecter of the Christian faith.

I had written to the author telling her how much I appreciated her prior book ( "Talking with your Kids About God") to tell her just how much I liked it and that I wanted another exactly like it, but with different topics, and that's just what she delivered. I'm reading it first (by myself) and then will be reading it along with my children (11 + 13) as part of our school day. Crain makes the conversations much easier (and way less scary) to have with kids as her examples are easy to understand, and the challenges presented are relate able to all ages. I also enjoy Crain's writing style-she is such a clear communicator and able to take very challenging ideas and theology and break it down for all audiences. Her writing is not flowery and you don't get bogged down with too many details-it's easy to follow her train of thought.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend some time with your kids, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Natasha Crain’s new book, Talking With Your Kids About Jesus. As Christian parents, we need to do so much more than teach them to memorize Scripture and show up for church each week (though these things are important, too). We need to be able to explain why we believe what we believe. Christianity is a reasonable, defendable faith and this book breaks what can sometimes seem like tough or intimidating conversations down into short, easy-to-understand evidence based tidbits that can be tailored for any age. With so much uncertainty and instability going on in the world around us, this is the perfect time to invest in growing our children in their walk with Jesus.

Many Christian parents recognize the importance of talking to our children not just about WHAT we believe but WHY we believe. However, it can be hard to know where to start, especially for those of us who have only come to understand the importance of apologetics in the context of answering kids’ questions such as “How do we know God is real?” and “How do we know the Bible is true?” Talking with Your Kids About Jesus is a great resource to equip parents to have deeper conversations with their children regarding what the Bible teaches about Jesus and why we believe it is true. In thirty concise chapters, Natasha Crain covers the identity, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus and the difference He makes for those who believe. Each chapter answers a key question such as “What historical evidence is there for Jesus’ resurrection?” by exploring what the Bible says, looking at the evidence that supports the claims, and addressing the some of the challenges posed by skeptics. The key points from each chapter are summarized in bullet form, and there is a conversation guide for each chapter, one of my favorite aspects of the book. Some parents may know the material but find it hard to know how to bring it down to a child’s level; Talking with Your Kids About Jesus demonstrates how to do that. Others may not be familiar with apologetics at all, in which case the book offers a solid but not overwhelming starting point. Each chapter concludes with an opportunity to apply the conversation with questions that will make parents think just as much as kids. With an approachable but not simplistic writing style,Talking with Your Kids About Jesus really is valuable tool for Christian parents.

One question people should always ask when picking up a new book is, “who is this for?” If you are reading this right now you are probably wondering the same thing yourself. This is an important question and it can make a book experience better knowing what you are to expect. Talking with your Kids about Jesus by Natasha Crain is no exception. With this review I hope to answer that prime question for you so you can decide for yourself if this book is for you. Christian Parents: This is the obvious one. If you are a Christian parent this book is clearly aimed primarily at you and for good reason. Young people are leaving the church at a record rate and the US in particular is extremely Biblically illiterate. I suspect the problem is not “the church” as much as it is parenting. I’m not saying that all Christian parenting is “bad”, rather that most Christian parents aren't prepared to defend their own beliefs much less teach someone else how to understand criticisms. If the thought of your kids being left unprepared sends a cold shiver down your spine, just go ahead and order this book now. This Talking with your Kids about Jesus shows how to inoculate your children and teach critical thinking about Christian beliefs. In the process, Natasha gives you everything you need to start some great conversations with your kids and she gives you the evidence that backs up the Christian view. I should note that there is no need to have even beginner apologetic knowledge to jump right in and make the most of this book. However, Natasha also does a great job mentioning sources and other resources that are great for parents to explore in more depth. Christian Grandparents/or other family: See Christian Parents for additional thoughts. In a nutshell everything that would apply to parents applies here as well. In addition though, Natasha gives insight into parenting and life with children in most chapters. These are more than just relatable anecdotes. These brief chapter introductions help to get the reader in the mindset of a parent and/or a child. This alone gives the book an additional edge in addressing the topic at hand. These examples help stimulate thought processes and lead to readers uncovering their own examples to use in conversation. New Christians or those exploring the Christian worldview: This is an excellent book not just for parents but also for new Christians or those who are trying to honestly explore Christianity. Natasha uses clear and precise examples that distinguish “popular” christian views from theological correct views. This book would be excellent for small groups, new believer classes, etc. while the questions are geared towards children they masterfully get people thinking about the issues at hand. The sections on the identity and the teachings of Jesus are extremely solid and refute many “pop” views that are viewed as traits of Christianity but do not actually line up with the Christian view. The next 2 sections on the death and resurrection of Jesus provide excellent introductory material on one of the core defenses of Christianity. The book finishes up with a solid explanation of what Christianity actually is and the difference it makes Atheist Parents: Whoa, bet you didn't expect to see this here. Why would this be good for atheist parents? Most skeptical, agnostic, or atheist parents I have met are very honest and forthright people and many care about letting their children make their own decisions when it comes to religion. For anyone who genuinely believes that picking up this book and exploring it with your children would be a fair and honest approach to make sure you don’t “strawman” the Christian view. This book's biggest strength is drawing a line between what Christianity actually teaches and what people think it teaches or what pop culture says it teaches. If you are looking to give your children an honest look at Christianity this is a great start. Conclusion: With all that said I think this book is top notch and if you fit into one of the above categories it should go on your short list for next reads. Better yet, be prepared for a month of great conversations as you explore the questions and answers raised with the younglings in your life. This is not a book made to be read and forgotten. Instead, this book is made to be interacted with on a thoughtful, emotional, and interpersonal level. Along the way Natasha welcomes you into her life with personal stories that are both touching and relatable. I can’t imagine a better example of a book for families to explore together. If you want your children to think about WHY they believe the way they do and not just believe something “because I said so” then this is well worth the read. Hope you and your family get as much out of it as me and mine did.

Several years ago I was challenged by friends as to the evidence for my Christian beliefs which made me question not what I believed, but why I believed it. Was there evidence behind it? If not, why should I believe it if I didn’t have good reason to be sure that it was true? Could I have confidence in a fact based faith or is it true that Christianity is simply belief in spite of the evidence? Are the skeptics right that we can’t know anything for sure? I was pretty overwhelmed. Then I discovered two key facts that turned it all around for me. First, there is very compelling, defendable evidence for the beliefs we hold as Christians! Second, the skeptics’ claims about the nature of Christian faith and the question of whether God exists are faith claims themselves in need of defense. Once I realized these two facts, the defense of my faith took on a whole new meaning. I began reading all I could find both for and against the truth of Christianity. I wish I had had this book available to me! Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is an awesome resource for arming yourself and directing your efforts to enable you to give your kids the tools they will need to navigate an increasingly skeptical world. Questions like, did Jesus really exist, what did He really teach, did He really die, was He really raised from the dead, are miracles possible, what does it mean to be a Christian? are all thoughtfully answered with supporting evidence. Use it as a discussion starter and guide or as a springboard to deeper research. However you use it, this book answers questions you may be asking yourself and certainly questions our kids will face in a post-Christian America. #TalkingWithYourKidsAboutJesus

Any parent can be prepared to answer most of the primary questions about Jesus or the main atheist objections to Jesus by reading Talking with Your Kids about Jesus by Natasha Crain! I've already seen my daughter's faith grow from the conversations we're having while reading this book. First, Talking with Your Kids About Jesus is like Christian Apologetics 101. If you've never even dipped a toe into the waters of apologetics, this is where to start. While all about Jesus, the way Natasha explains each subject, she addresses many basic defenses for Christianity as a whole as well. It really is a great entry into learning how to defend our faith from the world's skepticism. The book is broken into 30 brief chapters. I can easily read one or two siting in the doctor's waiting room. Some of the topics Natasha covers in TWYKAJ are: Is Jesus real? Was Jesus the Jewish Messiah? Is Jesus God? Did he claim to be? Is Jesus the only way to salvation? Is Hell real? Why did Jesus have to die and what was the purpose of His death? What evidence do we have for the empty tomb and Resurrection? Each chapter begins with a relatable situation that identifies the main question she will answer. Then she gives a basic survey of the evidence and information we have on that topic. The information is well-organized so it is easy for busy parents to digest. I love how each chapter ends with real examples showing ways to talk with your kids. Natasha's writing style is very relatable as a woman and mom. Her funny and poignant anecdotes make the lessons very accessible. I only wish I had this book years ago for my own faith! TWYKAJ truly covers almost every objection to Jesus I've ever heard and clarifies the primary beliefs of the Christian faith. It is definitely on my list of the top ten books every Christian parent MUST OWN.

Talking with Your Kids About Jesus includes 30 topics for conversations to have with children. The target audience is probably parents, though this book could be read by anyone who interacts with those under 18. I appreciate that Crain presents evidence and discourages “blind faith.” If you’re looking for a quick overview of Jesus--this is a good place to start.. Each topic is its own chapter and only takes a few minutes to read. If you want to dig deeper, there is a list of resources in the back. TWYKAJ includes “Key Points” at the end of each chapter which would be a good place to jump to if you want the highlights. A “Conversation Guide” is included with each chapter to help you start the conversation, whoever “your kids” are. “Apply the Conversation” is a good deeper discussion question to challenge older or more advanced kids or even adults. There is some great information and evidence and good tools for teaching kids. I do not agree with every presentation. In chapter 7, Jesus’ atonement, or death on the cross, was the ONLY way God could forgive us. Yet Jesus was forgiving people BEFORE He died on the cross. (I’m not discounting the need for the cross, but questioning its connection to God’s forgiveness). In chapter 8 Crain acknowledges that we need to talk about Hell, but waffles on whether it should be feared. While the author cites appropriate verses for the existence of Hell, but fails to highlight that Hell was designed for the devil and his demons--so Christians need not fear Hell. Chapter 9 was dedicated to why Christianity should be considered a religion regardless of the possible confusion. On one page the definition is “an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies and rules to worship a god or groups of gods.” However, on another page of that chapter the author says Christianity is “a religion centered on relationship (when religion is appropriately defined).” Yet “relationship” is not mentioned in the first definition. While chapter 12 says “What if Jesus is silent,” but seems to tackle what parts of the Old Testament should we still follow. The author says “We don’t follow [certain] laws today because we don’t live in ancient Israel.” What’s to stop someone from using that reasoning for every law of the Old Testament? A much better explanation was made by Paul when he said Jesus’ work on the cross created a new covenant and we are no longer under Old Testament law. In Chapter 14 it is reiterated (from Chapter 7) that “sacrifices were to satisfy God for the offense of sin.” If that is so, why are there multiple verses that say God does not delight in sacrifice? In the scapegoat example, the goat isn’t even killed, but sent into the wilderness. In Chapter 18, Crain questions whether Jesus “descended into Hell.” In other chapters when validating the historicity of Jesus’ life, death and burial, the author has no problem citing works from Josephus or Tacitus and archaeological evidence. However, when questioning the Apostle’s Creed, the author does not reference early church fathers. Instead Crain resorts to no one really knows what I Peter means, so we have to question the Apostle’s Creed. Overall, I think Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is a good introduction to Jesus, but don’t stop there. I think that is all the book is meant to be. God to the Notes section and check out the additional resources. The biggest takeaway is that there is evidence and there are additional resources. I received a digital copy from Netgalley for my honest and unbiased review.

After hearing all the great lead up to this book's publication I got onto the pre-order list. I just received the book and have done a first pass. I am not disappointed! This book is fantastic. Here are a few highlights: - 30 chapters divided into 5 parts - Each chapter addresses one question with several sections: - A general discussion of the issue and answers using plain English. This is not a deep theological treatise and is very readable. - A summary of Key Points - A conversation guide for talking with your children (of all ages) - A closing application question to delve deeper In some cases, where the topic is deeper than this book allows, Natasha provides pointers to other books that provide more complete answers. Forward by Lee Strobel of The Case for Christ assures you this book stays true to Christian principles and doctrine. As I read the book, I found its treatment of the topics to be both engaging and insightful. In some I found myself challenged to rethink my own ideas and gained a better understanding of the topics. On some topics, I received reinforcement and encouragement. Overall, I found myself coming away from the topics with a better idea of how I might share this knowledge with my own family and others. I heartily recommend this book and I think it would be an excellent topic for an adult bible study class.

This book explores 30 common questions about Jesus of Nazareth. The author examines each question in it's own chapter, trying to separate fact from fiction to arrive at a correct answer. Each chapter ends with prompts for discussion, which I found helpful. The questions are relevant. Many chapters address questions I have had, but never found good answers for. Examples: -What did Jesus teach about judging others? -What historical evidence is there for Jesus's resurrection? -Is Jesus a myth? -What does it mean to be saved? You can tell the author is well informed. When making a claim she provides scripture references for support. She doesn't shy away from views that are contrary to her own, but includes them in the discussion - everything from Bart Ehrman to Joel Osteen to online skeptics to Muslim scholars. The whole book is presented in an easy-to-read format. The chapters get straight to the point, something parents with little extra frivolous time will appreciate. There aren't a lot of rabbit-trails nor lengthy ramblings in this book; it's all written fairly efficiently. I also appreciate that the author didn't try to provide an answer where there isn't a clear one. One criticism of Christians (and a warranted one, I think) is that we sometimes speculate and create answers that we don't actually have good support for. In opposition to this flaw, the author says, "...It's important to focus on what we can affirm, given the whole witness of Scripture, and not speculate excessively. Speculation can lead to theological errors that are far more problematic than the original verses." p.184 A couple more quotes worth mentioning: "... impactful faith conversations happen through consistent low-grade tidying - not massive house clean-outs " p.21 (context: she just explained how keeping a clean house best happens buy small, consistent tidying acts instead of letting stuff pile up & then doing mega cleaning) "Yes. The resurrection is a matter of faith. But it's important to understand what biblical faith is. Biblical faith is putting our trust in what we have good reason to believe is true." p.190 Cautions: People should approach this book with realistic expectations. A parent could use this book to have 30 great conversations with their kid, and the kid still reject Jesus. While the book provides great reasons to believe, it can't force your kids to embrace Jesus. Also, the book addresses 30 common and important questions but does not answer every possible question a kid could ask. You're still going to have to do other work in addition to this book. To be fair, the author never promises that this book will make your kid love Jesus, nor that it answers every possible question. Just a caution that I thought was worth mentioning. Summary: I am giving this book 5 stars because it is relevant, easy to read, well informed, and honest. After reading it, I feel confident and better equipped to chat about Jesus with my children, and anyone else. *Note: while this book is designed for parents, it would be helpful to anyone who has questions about Jesus. For example, this is a good starter for someone who is not a Christian but wants to learn about Christianity, or a Christian whose wants to know if his/her beliefs are actually true.

Natasha Crain’s newest book, Talking With Your Kids About Jesus, is an essential resource for anyone seeking to provide spiritual guidance to children in today’s cultural climate. It could not have come at a better time as children ask parents big questions in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The author makes these critical conversations manageable even for busy parents or grandparents as she provides content broken down into short sections that can be easily digested in just a few minutes a day. The book is divided into five sections which cover the identity of Jesus, the teachings of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the difference Jesus makes. Each chapter within the section consists of several pages of content followed by a summary of the key points. The author also includes a conversation guide for parents to use as they talk with their children and train them to boldly defend their faith. While I believe every conversation in the book is essential, I am particularly impressed by the way the author covers several topics. The first is in the section about the identity of Jesus. Crain highlights the importance of ensuring that our kids have a thorough grasp on knowing that Jesus is God, even though He never says those exact words. She provides a solid foundation of Biblical evidences to equip kids to face challenges from others with different worldviews. In her section on the teachings of Jesus, Crain addresses another crucial topic by examining what Jesus taught about religion. She explains that many today inaccurately portray Jesus as pitting religion against relationship. The author astutely points out that this is a false dichotomy, and describes the profound impact embracing this belief can have on kids in terms of a lowered view of the nature of truth, the authority of the Bible, and the importance of the church. Crain addresses the relationship between Old Testament animal sacrifices and Jesus’s death in the section on the death of Jesus. She emphasizes the importance of not only teaching kids the fun and memorable stories of the Bible, but explaining the enormity of sin to them through learning about the sacrificial system, and describing how it took the death of an innocent sacrifice to make atonement for it. The final section of the book describes the difference Jesus makes in the life of the Christian. The chapter on what it means to trust in Jesus is especially timely in the midst of uncertainty and fear related to the ongoing pandemic. She provides helpful answers to the questions of evil and suffering by describing the biblical concept of trust as well as common misunderstandings of what it means to trust in Jesus. Natasha brings clarity to this difficult topic and provides guidance for parents as they discuss current events and personal disappointments with their children. While I was familiar with Natasha Crain’s work in equipping parents to engage in apologetics conversations with their kids, this was the first of her books that I had the pleasure to read. Natasha has the ability to write about difficult topics in an easy to understand style even for those with no prior apologetics training. She communicates in a winsome manner, and makes parents feel as if they are hearing from a trusted friend. This book is a great resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, or Bible study leaders who desire to give children a clear understanding of Jesus in a world that often paints a confusing picture of the Founder and Perfecter of the Christian faith.

I had written to the author telling her how much I appreciated her prior book ( "Talking with your Kids About God") to tell her just how much I liked it and that I wanted another exactly like it, but with different topics, and that's just what she delivered. I'm reading it first (by myself) and then will be reading it along with my children (11 + 13) as part of our school day. Crain makes the conversations much easier (and way less scary) to have with kids as her examples are easy to understand, and the challenges presented are relate able to all ages. I also enjoy Crain's writing style-she is such a clear communicator and able to take very challenging ideas and theology and break it down for all audiences. Her writing is not flowery and you don't get bogged down with too many details-it's easy to follow her train of thought.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend some time with your kids, I highly recommend picking up a copy of Natasha Crain’s new book, Talking With Your Kids About Jesus. As Christian parents, we need to do so much more than teach them to memorize Scripture and show up for church each week (though these things are important, too). We need to be able to explain why we believe what we believe. Christianity is a reasonable, defendable faith and this book breaks what can sometimes seem like tough or intimidating conversations down into short, easy-to-understand evidence based tidbits that can be tailored for any age. With so much uncertainty and instability going on in the world around us, this is the perfect time to invest in growing our children in their walk with Jesus.

Many Christian parents recognize the importance of talking to our children not just about WHAT we believe but WHY we believe. However, it can be hard to know where to start, especially for those of us who have only come to understand the importance of apologetics in the context of answering kids’ questions such as “How do we know God is real?” and “How do we know the Bible is true?” Talking with Your Kids About Jesus is a great resource to equip parents to have deeper conversations with their children regarding what the Bible teaches about Jesus and why we believe it is true. In thirty concise chapters, Natasha Crain covers the identity, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus and the difference He makes for those who believe. Each chapter answers a key question such as “What historical evidence is there for Jesus’ resurrection?” by exploring what the Bible says, looking at the evidence that supports the claims, and addressing the some of the challenges posed by skeptics. The key points from each chapter are summarized in bullet form, and there is a conversation guide for each chapter, one of my favorite aspects of the book. Some parents may know the material but find it hard to know how to bring it down to a child’s level; Talking with Your Kids About Jesus demonstrates how to do that. Others may not be familiar with apologetics at all, in which case the book offers a solid but not overwhelming starting point. Each chapter concludes with an opportunity to apply the conversation with questions that will make parents think just as much as kids. With an approachable but not simplistic writing style,Talking with Your Kids About Jesus really is valuable tool for Christian parents.

As my teens get ready to leave the nest and enter into the world on their own, these crucial faith conversations are deeply needed. This book has been a gift to both remind us of what we know, and expand our minds with what we don’t. Natasha breaks it into chapters and sections, asking a topic-related question, answers the question historically and Scripturally, gives key points, and closes with a conversation guide to continue dialog and application. This book offers thirty topics that are integral in discipling teenagers and children. to understand why and what they believe about Jesus. In a day and age where apologetics is becoming more and more necessary, Talking with Your Kids about Jesus gives helpful tools and information to guide kids (and adults!) into those conversations. I received a digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I am so grateful that Natasha Crain wrote another book in the Talking with Your Kids series. First and foremost, I like the accessibility of this book. You can open and go! The chapters are short, which as a parent can be the difference between actually using the book or it growing dusty on the shelf. Each chapter addresses one question about Jesus, followed by a reminder of key points, and then a conversation guide. Some of the ways I think this book would be good for: parents with kids, as an after dinner devotion time, for homeschooling as Bible curriculum, as a grand parent trying to engage grandkids, a youth leader who desires to add apologetics to youth group or a youth bible study. I also think it is great for people who want a better understanding of apologetics in an easy to grasp manner. I highly recommend this book!!!

This is the type of resource EVERYBODY needs, not just parents. The author has taken questions many of us may have about Jesus, about Christianity, and answered them with language/terms I can understand, and Biblical references. One of my favorite chapters is on "What did Jesus's Death Accomplish?" With Easter approaching, I know this chapter will be very relevant in the next few weeks with my family as we discuss the significance of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. The chapters are short and she covers a lot of common questions, relevant not just to conversations with your kids but also possible questions you may have or that come up in conversations with others. But it's not presented in a way that overwhelms or is intimidating, either. Some of the questions included: Is Jesus a myth? Is Jesus God? What does it matter if Jesus was resurrected from the dead? Did the disciples lie about the Resurrection? Did people invent the Resurrection many years later? Each chapter also includes a "key points" section at the end as well as a conversation guide, too. Highly recommend this book!

This book is not just for parents, it's for everyone. Have you ever wished you could have more productive, deep conversations about topics related to the life of Jesus but just didn't know how? Natasha divides her book into five parts: The Identity of Jesus, The Teachings of Jesus, The Death of Jesus, The Resurrection of Jesus, and finally The Difference Jesus Makes. In each section she explores the topics surrounding the life of Jesus. At the end of each chapter she provides questions for children (but really for anyone) of various ages, and stages of life. You can use these questions with children, but also for people just beginning exploring who Jesus is. You will find Natasha addressing many questions that people in our culture ask today. Is Jesus God? Did Jesus Teach He is the Only Way to God? What Historical Evidence is there for Jesus' Resurrection and so much more. I truly wished I had had this book when my children were younger, but even now, I can use this book with my grandchildren and others that I have a chance to share with. Natasha has a way of taking some complex ideas and explaining them in a way that is understandable. The author acknowledges that the book is not an exhaustive explanation of each topic but a way of starting conversations to see where your children, or anyone, is at in their thinking about who Jesus is and why His life matters to us today. This book is one that you can return to over and over to refresh your own understanding of the life of Jesus as well as using it with your children to challenge them with deeper and deeper questions to help refine their own process of discerning and learning.

What a treasure! Before I got this book I was concerned that it was for parents of children younger than mine (15 y.o.). I was wrong! there is a conversation guide and key points for discussion with young kids and older kids alike. Easy to understand and thorough in content this book was as easy to read as having a conversation with a friend. It's not just for kids though, there is plenty that I learned from this book myself. I highly recommend this book for parents with children of all ages.

A great, solid case for parent and their children. As a fan of Natasha Crain’s other books, I was so excited to read this as much of America is confused and mixed up about who Christ was and what he did. While this is geared toward parents to speak to their kids, I found it bolstering my own faith with its evidence and clarity. Her anecdotal stories make some very “heady” topics very easy to digest and understand. Great job, once again! This will be a staple in our library and parent toolbox.

I love how this book is broken down into 30 easy to consume topics. Breaking down and debunking all the misinformation out there both within the church and outside of it when it comes to who Jesus was, what he represented and what he actually said and did. Don't be fooled by the 'Kids' part in this title, the material is very well thought through and researched. It prepares the parent by taking a semi-deep dive into the topic, so that you are prepared to discuss the material with your child at a more appropriate level. Each chapter even ends with bullet points of the main takeaways from the chapter and a conversation guide to help naturally introduce the topic to your kids.

I've been involved in a pre-release review for this book...I must tell you the excitement with parents on this format and topic is incredible. You must get this. Use it at table time with your family. As an apologist, I see this information everyday...most parents do not know the relevance to our kids at their early years 5 - 10. You can train them to spot bad thinking and incorrect handling of evidence early. I highly encourage every parent to get 2 copies... use the questions tip make your dinner time a wonderful time.

What a great time for a book filled with the hope and truth of Jesus! I have found this book so helpful in my ability to share Jesus with my grandkids and Sunday school class. But, this book has also been helpful to share Jesus with other adults and in strengthening my own beliefs. The information is presented in a way that it is not overwhelming, and sprinkled with easy to understand analogies that I could relate to. I have to say that I am careful about what I choose to read because there is a great deal of false doctrine about Jesus in print, online, in the media, and even with other Christians. I trust this author to be theologically sound in her doctrine. I would also recommend her other two books Keeping Your Kids On God’s Side and Talking With Kids About God.

As parents, it's our job to train our kids to hold firm to their faith while the world tries to infect them with malignant skepticism.. The stakes are much too high to get complacent and lost in the busyness of life. In order to impress God's Word on your kids, we must frequently engage them in spiritual conversations. It must be a normal part of our daily life. This feels overwhelming; where do I start? Natasha Crain's new book, Talking with Your Kids about Jesus helps you answer all the claims listed above and much more! Audience The purpose of Talking with Your Kids about Jesus is to provide parents with the necessary tools to have meaningful discussion with their kids about real arguments they will likely encounter against Jesus specifically. This is not a children's book; it is for the parent. For reference, my 9 year old loves these types of conversations, but I haven't had him read this book yet. Layout The book is organized into 5 sections with 6 questions each: The Identity of Jesus The Teachings of Jesus The Death of Jesus The Resurrection of Jesus The Difference Jesus Makes These were some of my favorite questions Crain addresses: Did Jesus teach that He's the only way to God? (Ch 7) How can we know what Jesus would've taught on subjects He didn't address? (Ch 12) What historical evidence is there for the Resurrection? (Ch 20) What does it mean to be saved? (Ch 28) Why do Christians want to share their faith with others? (Ch 30) Additionally, I love the little anecdotes that Crain uses to introduce each topic. Oftentimes they are relatable stories involving her kids, sometimes an inflammatory statement from a skeptic, or even a patently false claim by a misguided pastor. The most memorable one had to be the description of a book her son received that made reference to a fart god (see chapter 5). Yes, it's a thing. Book Review Each chapter includes a basic overview of an argument against the Christian worldview and selected quotes explaining them. I appreciate that she represents the skeptic's view clearly and then tackles the argument on its merits. She's certainly done her homework and provides compelling evidence, well reasoned logic and cites sources appropriately. She is able to "demolish arguments...raised against the knowledge of God" (2 Cor. 10:5) and does it in a respectful, truthful way without disparaging the opposition. Practical Uses for the Book At the end of each chapter, Crain includes a bullet point outline of the key points to remember. I found this to be really useful, so I could come back to an individual chapter to quickly review its content. What I found most useful is the conversation guide for parents. The guide begins with a couple questions to open the conversation. Next there are several points listed that will help you advance the conversation. Lastly, she presents an opportunity to apply the information in the chapter by presenting something posed by a skeptic and asks how you would respond. Examples of conversation guides: "A Muslim wrote online, 'The Gospel of Mark, Chapter 13, verse 32 states this...'No one knows about that day or hour [of Jesus's second coming], not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.' This verse clearly shows that Jesus is not [all knowing] and therefore cannot be God.' How would you respond to the claim that this verse shows Jesus isn't God?" (page 78) "Christians believe that Jesus is God, but the Bible never tells us that Jesus specifically said, "I am God." Based on what you know of Jesus's life, why do you think His followers believed He was God?" (page 54) "Some people called Christian universalists believe that Jesus is the only path to God but that all people will receive eternal life because he made that path. Read Matthew 7:13, 14, and 21; and 25:34, 41, and 46. What does Jesus teach about this view? (For older kids, go deeper into discussion with a conversation about the verses Christian universalists use to support their views.) (page 92). Takeaway If you want to prepare your kids to face skepticism they are likely to encounter in the real world, this is an excellent resource to have on hand. The chapters are mercifully concise, yet there's depth packed into each one. You will not waste your time with fluff in this book. I highly recommend this book to any parent who wants to dive deep in meaningful conversation with their children about Jesus and have the Scripture and historical facts to back up our views.

This is the third book by Natasha Crain that deals with questions about the Christian faith. All of these books are geared toward parents for the purpose of giving them answers to questions that their children/teens will ask them at some point of their spiritual growth. It is important to note that these books are written for parents on a parent's level. Though there are excellent discussion starters for children at the end of every chapter, readers who are hoping that these books are written in such a way to break it down for children will be disappointed. Ironically, this is the strength of these books. Natasha Crain takes the time to go into depth on some real questions children and teens will have on an adult level. She then entrusts the parents to be able to break down those thoughts to their children. (After all, who knows how to communicate to their individual children better than their parents?) This third book is focused specifically on Jesus. Her book tackles the subject of Jesus in 5 parts: Part 1: The Identity of Jesus Part 2: The Teachings of Jesus Part 3: The Death of Jesus Part 4: The Resurrection of Jesus Part 5: The Difference Jesus Makes Through the 30 chapters contained in these 5 parts, Natasha goes through many common misconceptions concerning miracles, hell, loving others, judging others, etc... At first glance this might seem a primer on the Christian faith that has been written many times before. However, Natasha includes in almost all of her chapters a modern day contextualization for these questions. She includes the nuances brought up by modern twists of old objections to better help parents see how to answer these seemingly new objections (which many times are just old objections repackaged, she shows that too). Each of her chapters include real life examples from the world, her interactions with others or her family to show how each of her questions apply in real life. Some of those examples introduce the question presented. Others bring clarity to the answer. All of them are well thought out and relatable and done in about 5 of 6 pages each. Perfect for the busy parent who doesn't feel they have a lot of time to read mountains of material. One of the things that this book does differently is that the theology of what it means to be a Christian is the last part of the book (Part 5). Many Christian books often start with why Jesus should make a difference in a believer's life and then dives into either their journey to Christ, reasons for belief or answered objections to the Christian faith. Natasha's book uses the questions and misconceptions of her previous chapters to answer these roadblocks to belief before presenting a theology of what it means to be a follower of Christ. This is a refreshing change. It makes the chapters on what it means to follow Jesus more meaningful. Parents who are serious about tackling the real world objections to faith in Christ waiting for their children would do well to have a copy of this book in their library for themselves, so they can be there for their children when, not if, the questions come.

“Talking With Your Kids About Jesus” is definitely my favorite Natasha Crain book yet! This book is a great launch-point for parents wanting to engage their kids in more meaningful discussions about Jesus. It seems that many of my Christian peers and friends grew up with a faith that lacked a strong apologetic framework, and I’m no exception. Recently I realized I needed to know and understand more about topics within my faith in order to articulate reasons and evidence for my faith. This book has become an invaluable resource! I love that it focuses on Jesus--WHO he is, WHAT he did and will do--since he tends to be our starting point with children. The author does not shy away from tackling problematic objections to Jesus or the Christian faith. She graciously handles criticisms and carefully lays out evidence from differing viewpoints allowing the reader to weigh opposing arguments. There are plenty of resources cited throughout the book that allow you to do your own investigating on topics you may be wrestling with. I love that this book includes bulleted key points and guided discussion starters after each brief chapter to help me really think about what I’ve read and then engage my kids in the same discussions. Take your time and thoughtfully consider the topics and resources as they relate to your own questions and family conversations, but keep in mind that the knowledge presented does build upon itself. It’s best read in order (as parent and gatekeeper) so that you have a solid understanding of Jesus. Keep highlighters and sticky notes nearby--you’ll want to reread and consult this resource often as your kids grow!

I own Natasha's previous book "Keeping Your Kids on God's Side." Natasha's new book is an excellent resource for the Christan parent who wants to have more conversations with their children about why we believe so that they have the apologetic tools to withstand the pressures of the atheistic world that is working overtime to pull them away from God. Each chapter is concise, easy to understand, and provides suggested conversation starters making it easy to for into today's busy life.

I highly recommend this book to any Christian adults who have kids or have other younger generation they are discipling to know Christ. In the beginning of the book, Natasha successfully shows why it is important for kids to understand who Jesus is before they can grasp the meaning and importance of Jesus' teachings. Natasha masterfully deals with each topic in a concise, readable fashion and that makes this book an incredible introductory resource on so many important beliefs about Jesus. The fact that Natasha was able to handle each topic in that manner demonstrates that she knows her stuff! Each chapter is only a few pages long, and that makes this book much more valuable especially for busy parents! Also, Natasha included key points of each chapter and conversation guides that are extremely helpful for the readers to utilize in leading their conversations with their kids. Furthermore, I greatly appreciated her illustrations from her own parenting and online engagement experience regarding each topic. Even though Natasha discussed topics that demand a great deal.of scholarship, her book reads as if your parent friend is talking to you. Even if you don't have a child, I believe this book will be a great resource for strenthening one's faith.

As with her other books, I really enjoyed Talking with your kids about Jesus. It is full of evidence for Jesus as the Messiah as well as advice on how to share the facts with your kids. By sharing her own journey, Natasha helps parents who want to raise Christian children but feel overwhelmed by the challenges in society. She tackles some tough questions that unbelievers and skeptics pose including was Jesus a victim of cosmic child abuse? Where was Jesus between his death and resurrection and what historical evidence is there for Jesus’ resurrection? Each chapter ends with practical ways you can start to engage your children in deeper discussions of faith. Our kids live in complicated times. They need to be equipped to handle common challenges to their faith and to the truth of who Jesus was and what he accomplished. I would highly recommend this book.

I had high expectations for this book, given the author's previous work, and I was not disappointed. Crain's erudition was on full display throughout each section. She brings a unique balance of humility, rigor, honesty, and human touch. If anything, I wish some of the chapters were a bit longer, especially the early ones dealing with Jesus mythicism and Messiahship. Nonetheless, these topics were adequately handled and the interested reader is provided sufficient recommendations and areas for further study. As the pages turn, one cannot escape a sense of urgency coming through loud and clear; to the Christian parents she implores "What are you waiting for?" Crain lays out a step-by-step plan for successfully navigating the most important conversations one can have with their children, grandchildren, and any other young person who will inevitably need to answer the question "who is Jesus?"

Natasha Crain’s book “Talking With Your Kids About Jesus” is a must have resource for parents to help them answer some of the difficult questions kids ask about Jesus, and to equip them with a solid foundation for their faith. This book is easy to read and understand. It is divided into five parts, each designed to help you answer your child’s questions about the truth of Jesus’s life, death, resurrection and the difference Jesus makes. Natasha’s latest book provides good reasons for why Jesus was more than just an itinerant preacher, but that he was God incarnate and the only hope for humanity. In today’s secular culture, kids are bombarded by all sorts of truth claims that portray Christianity as anachronistic, unscientific or just untrue. This book will give parents the knowledge and confidence to help their kids understand the facts surrounding Jesus and why he is the only way to salvation and eternal life.

Natasha Crain has another helpful book for parents. What is the historical evidence that Jesus was a real person? What is the apologetic evidence that Jesus was (and is) the Son of God? These and other questions are answered in depth in Crain's latest book: TALKING WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT JESUS. The latest polls indicate that faith in God, the Bible, and Jesus are at an all-time low in the U.S. Don't wait until your children are ready to leave home before you get concerned. Order your copy from Amazon now.

It wasn’t until recently when I dove head first into the world of apologetics, having the desire to learn how to defend my faith and to be able to provide reasons for my beliefs. There is so much information out there, it can be overwhelming! This book is amazing! It is jam packed with a ton of great information that is supported by facts and scripture. The author breaks the information down for parents in a way that is not overwhelming. I have not only increased my knowledge in such a short amount of time, but I feel more confident in having the ability to answer questions our daughter will likely have about Jesus as she continues to grow in her faith. I am certain that this will be a book that I will be referring to in the many years to come!

Natasha efficiently reviews 30 crucial topics on Jesus that assist with the foundations of Christianity! With the rise of atheism or secular world views, it’s essential we equip ourselves with the knowledge to be able to defend our faith and pass along this information to the next generation (1 Peter 3:15). The book is helpful as it not only justifies the arguments for Christianity, but it also provides real life scenarios/arguments made against Christianity and how we can tactfully refute those claims.

This book is an incredible resource for me as I’m teaching my 4 children, ages six and under, about Jesus. It’s really sparked my Motivation to have those conversations, even if they don’t quite grasp everything, at least we are taking about what’s most important. This book also helped my knowledge as well, and grown my faith even more.

Our kids are constantly bombarded with worldly views, ideas, actions that do not reflect God’s standards. As a Christian parent, I was looking for a book that could help guide me in equipping my children to grow strong in their faith and confidently defend their Christian beliefs with confidence. Natasha’s book does just that. The chapters are short, but pack a mighty punch. She provides witty, relatable introductions and examples to topics, key points about chapters, and thought provoking questions to help guide these vitally important conversations with your kids. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the new information and insights I’ve gleaned from reading Talking with Your Kids about Jesus and would recommend it to everyone.

This is an excellent book for a systematic program to teach your kids or grandkids about Jesus. It provides a variety of aspects, such as His identity, His teachings, the significance of His death and resurrection, and evidences as to His life, miracles, and resurrection. It provides a solid foundation for young minds as well as reinforcing things for adults. Even for mature Christians, there are a few things to learn. I will be getting a copy for my daughter and a Christian school administrator.

This book is invaluable when it comes to sharing your faith with our children as they grow into adults themselves! It provides practical conversations that allow them to think through critiques of our faith and essentially make their faith their own. I love that the chapters are short, which makes this book extremely manageable to read even in the midst of our very busy lives. I highly recommend this book to anyone with kids, that work with kids or even adults looking for ways to deepen their own faith!

I absolutely love this book. There are explanations, key points and conversation guides! I have made index cards from these to help me when talking to my kiddos. With what's being taught in the school system, lower and higher education, it is essential to know how to equip your kids with the truth. I love all of her books!

Natasha Crain is a great apologist and in this book has broken down many of the questions that face anyone investigating Christianity as a worldview, not just children, but it proves an able resource for parents looking to engaging these questions with their families. It will help parents feel more secure in their faith, while passing along that faith and raising children who are truly grounded in their own faith.

Excellent. A must-have book for any parent. Natasha Crain lays out 30 conversations about Jesus for parents to have with their kids. Presented in short but concise chapters, Talking to Your Kids about Jesus is a wonderful way to address some common arguments facing kids today.

Natasha has such an engaging writing style. She knows her stuff and does an amazing job communicating with her readers the importance of her topic in a way that keeps you interested. Each topic is a manageable size, which makes for chapters that are easy to get through. Very applicable content with a focus on giving parents the tools to bring each subject up with their kids and navigate a conversation that helps bring clarity to questions they may have. Great tool for family devotions or dinner conversations. I highly recommend not only this book, but every book Natasha has to offer!

This book is for parents, teachers or anyone wanting to learn more about the Christian faith. It’s apologetic in nature, but very readable with short chapters and applicable to all ages. Teens can read it along with parents and the author gives precise discussion points at the end of each chapter to help you share what you’ve learned with your younger students. This book will prepare you to answer the hard questions!

I’ve just started this book and appreciate the content so much. It’s so important to teach our kids these truths while they’re young. This has helped me process things well as my kids are growing up and asking more questions.

Natasha Crain has written a brilliant guide to the questions that children, adults, seekers, and even seasoned believers may encounter in their walk with Jesus. The format of the Identity, Teachings, Death, Resurrection, and the Difference Jesus Makes is excellent! Besides helping educate our children and grandchildren, this book would make an excellent resource for an adult small group study.

I do really like what I've read so far.. She really brings in Answers you may not have heard..

Excellent book! I used it for our virtual Bible study. I have bought multiple copies to give to other parents.

Natasha does a phenomenal job breaking down the fundamental aspects of the Christian faith! It is an easy read, yet still thought-provoking. I would highly recommend it to all Christian parents, and anyone else simply looking to have a better understanding of why Christianity is true and the evidence with which we can support that argument.

This was an easy to read practical parenting tool. At the end of every chapter there is a conversation guide so you don't just feel throw to the wolves. Apologetics can be intimidating but Natasha makes it easy.

Another great addition to Natasha Crain’s books! Very easy to read and understand.

Excellent material

Every Christian parent knows the importance about teaching children about the Bible and about Jesus. The reason for this can be found several times in the Bible DEUTERONOMY 11:19 {NKJV] tells us: “You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” ISAIAH 54:13 [KJV] tells us: “All your children shall be taught by the LORD, And great shall be the peace of your children.” And in PROVERBS 22:6 [NKJV] we read: “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Christian parents these days with its ever-increasing secularism know that this will become a challenge for their children that they must overcome to have faith in the Lord. Knowing is not the problem for these parents, the problem comes when they need to talk their children successfully regarding this. The author, Natasha Crain, has written this book, for parents to gain the important self-confidence they’ll need when they talk about the Lord to their children. Chapter by chapter, page by page, Ms. Crain lays out a concise pathway to follow to teach their children about Jesus's identity, teachings, death, and resurrection. The book is geared to give parents a definitive guide with which to have conversations with their children regardless of their age by giving them a curriculum-based approach designed to give these children a meaningful learning experience. This is why, as a devotee of nonfiction Christian books, I’ve given Ms. Crain the 5 STARS she’s earned. While I’ve given this author 5 STARS for her endeavor here, I’ve got a puzzlement as to why so many authors in coming up with a title for their books and writing their books, have repeatedly short-changed the intended audience for their books. And Ms. Crain has been one of them. While her intended audience are parents desiring to talk to their children about Jesus, there are scores of individuals would love to share their love for the Lord with others who are new to the Christian faith. Newcomers to the Christian faith are essentially children possessing no knowledge of it or of the Lord, Jesus; and they need to be talked with like a child; which is why I feel this book is a useful tool in talking to anyone about the subject matter of this book.

As parents, we have choices. We can choose to teach our kids the things that we want them to know, the things that align with our core values, or we can abdicate that responsibility and leave it up to the public school system, their friends on the playground, social media and the mainstream media, or ‘the world’ to have a major say in what they learn and adopt as their core values. We have a choice: we help influence what will become their worldview, or we let the world play a major role in their decision making processes. And like it or not, their view of God and Jesus is going to be included. So the title of Natasha Crain’s book Talking with Your Kids about Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have (Baker Books, 2020) struck a chord. This book contains 30 short chapters with discussion questions, and prompts for open discussions with your kids about Jesus. Who was He? Who is He? What about the miracles? How could He be human and God at the same time? What did He teach about Heaven, Hell, religion and the Kingdom of God? What is it about His death that has fascinated scholars for 20 centuries? Why can we believe that the resurrection happened? And what does it all mean? What is it about Jesus that truly makes a difference when it comes to our lives on earth, our lives in the Kingdom, and how does Jesus fit into the story of our salvation? Although this book is meant to be a guide to help parents talk with their kids about Jesus, it could easily be adapted into a study for new believers, regardless of their age, they have many of these same questions. I received a copy of this book as a member of the publisher's bloggers’ program. I was not required to post a positive review. 4/5

I received a copy of Natasha Crain’s book, Talking With Your Kids About Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have to review, not knowing anything about her. While I’m grateful that my own two daughters have grown into adults who love and serve Jesus, I do have four young grandchildren whom I’m praying diligently for, that they will come to Christ early and walk with Him all the days of their lives. I’m always looking for resources and inspiration that will help me be a more intentional grandmother, and that I can recommend and pass on to other young parents. This is one such resource! The book is divided into five sections, each containing six critical questions about Jesus. It covers Jesus’ identity, His teachings, His death, His resurrection, and concludes with a section on the difference Jesus makes. Questions are geared to the very issues your child will face as they come to their own knowledge of salvation, and are scrutinized, challenged, and yes, even persecuted for believing in Jesus. Each chapter presents biblical truth (with plenty of scriptural references to back up her statements), a summary section of key points, and a conversation guide to expand and deepen your child’s understanding. This book isn’t just for your child, though. It will strengthen your own faith as you are reminded about some things you believe, but do not have a firm grip on why you believe them. It will reinforce the importance of knowing and believing essential, critical doctrines about who Jesus is, and why we can be confident that salvation is found only in Him. Natasha Crain has written several other books, including Talking with Your Kids about God, and Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side. She is also a Christian blogger. I received a copy of the book for my review.

This is Natasha Crain companion book to her popular, "Talking With Your Kids About God." Having a copy of this book is good for two reasons. First, the questions that Christian kids get from their peers are answered in this book. In the Confirmation classes I've taught for almost 25 years, I've had kids ask questions like, "Is Jesus really God? My friend says He's just a man?" Or, "These stories about Jesus are just stories, right? He really couldn't have raised a person from the dead. Those things don't happen?" Crain's book can help parents teach their kids how to answer these questions and many, many more. And that's the other reason why this book is so necessary. As parents talk to their kids about Jesus, their own faith will be strengthened. Adults are often asked the same questions as their kids. As parents teach their kids the truths about Jesus, parents will be better equipped to make a strong confession of faith in Jesus to others. Check this book out. It will help your kids and it will help you.

This book is an excellent tool to help all parents and caregivers grow their own faith as well as help them educate their children about Jesus and what it means to be a Christian and live as one. The book is divided into short chapters which address the major faith questions the world has asked about Jesus. This makes it an easy-to-read resource that immediately hands readers information they can use. Plenty of Biblical references are provided for Bible study time too. Each chapter starts with a conversational style referencing the author's own experiences which relate to the given chapter question. The best part of this book is the end of chapter key points and conversation guides. Questions for all ages of children are provided, so parents with pre-schoolers through high schoolers can find ways to tailor their discussions about faith and Jesus. Ways to apply faith and knowledge of Jesus are also given and include real world issues as examples to consider.

Even though I'm not a parent, I found Talking With Your Kids About Jesus really helpful, and I'd recommend it for anyone who has opportunities to share about Jesus with children. It covers thirty key questions to help children get to grips with who Jesus is and why he is so important. Each question is dealt with in a short chapter, which includes both biblical and non-biblical evidence for the Christian point-of-view as well as looking at some of the key objections raised by others and identifying some ways to respond. There is a lot of information, but it is presented in a clear and understandable way. The idea is not necessarily to unload all of the information in the book to children at once, but to build up a habit of discussing matters of faith and to have regular conversations that are age-appropriate, taking it deeper over time. I loved the practical advice on how to open up conversation with children on each of the topics, as well as how to take it deeper. There are some great questions to get them thinking and spark discussion, and I appreciated the clear way each topic is presented. I certainly learned new things myself too!

Every parent (and those who work with children and teens), grab this book! We know we ought to help our kids understand the life and work of Jesus Christ, but how many of us fumble around, feel inadequate and unequipped? This book is a TOOL you’ll want in your toolbox. While you ought to read through it in its entirety, it will continue to be useful for years to come as a resource to access by topic. Each chapter is short and succinct, giving a handy wrap-up and conversation starters at the end. These 30 conversations are indeed aimed at the child’s spiritual growth, but it will also challenge the reader’s own ability to stand in a well-grounded faith. I'm excited to put this into practice with my own six children.

Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is a part apologetics and part parenting book that is applicable, practical, biblically-sound and full of parent-to-parent encouragement. Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is divided into five different sections that cover the identity, the teachings, the death, the resurrection and the overall impact Jesus’ influence can have on an individual’s life as well as the world. This is Crain’s third parenting apologetics book and follows a similar format as Talking With Your Kids About God (which I also read and reviewed a while back; you can read my review here). Each chapter covers a specific question pertaining to the topic of the section and includes a skeptic’s opinion/belief/response while walking the reader through conversation starters, further research and study, and personal application. It is a genius way to challenge, prepare, test and equip parents while providing a biblical understanding of each of the questions asked. I’ve read a handful of apologetics books over the last few years but of all of those I have read I really enjoyed Talking With Your Kids About Jesus the most, even more so than Crain’s Talking With Your Kids About God. In particular, I found value in this book and the conversations it encourages a parent to have because I believe Jesus makes Christianity both real and relatable. Jesus as a human form of God makes Christianity humanizing and I feel that is a vital point to communicate to new and young believers who are exploring faith and seeking evidence for the Truth we believe is true. If you’re a parent, grandparent, someone in youth ministry or someone who has a heart for the future generation of the church, I would definitely recommend you give this book a spot on your bookshelf. It is one of those books you’ll find yourself referring back to as the questions of concern arise and the discussions begin to unfold. It is also a great way to dip your toes into studying the importance of apologetics – making a case to defend one’s faith. * I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I have been looking for a good, authoritative book (other than the Bible) that articulates the reasoning for the belief in Jesus that does so in ways easy enough to explain the same truths to our children and I think that I have found it. This book written by Natasha Crain does a wonderful job of taking difficult topics and questions and making them easy to understand and read. I found this book to follow her style of providing the reader with the truths of Jesus and the scriptures, including end of chapter summaries, and also easy-to-use questions to follow-up with your kids. Her strong emphasis on the resurrection is evident when she says, “that the truth of Christianity rests on the truth of the resurrection.” From that point she examines several questions surrounding the resurrection and provides the reasoning that can be used to explain this complex subject to your kids. As a mother herself, she thoughtfully and logically presents the questions with complete explanations of her answers along with footnotes and bibliographies to research further if you so desire. She ends the book with practical explanations about the Christian life and the importance of understanding Jesus in this world today. This is a must-read and it complements her other two books, Keeping Your Kids on God's Side and Talking to Your Kids About God.

As children grow into adults, they often start to question the beliefs that they have been taught throughout their lives. They may go to their parents with their uncertainties and parents should be prepared to help them and guide them. This book is an excellent tool when situations like that arise. It contains 30 different conversations that offer explanations for difficult and sometimes controversial parts of the Bible. I learned a lot from this book and can see myself pulling it from the shelf often as I guide my children into adulthood. It is also a great resource for conversations with non-believers and skeptics. Each chapter also contains a conversation guide that is flexible for children and young adults of all ages. This book would be a great addition to any household with children or even church youth ministry groups. Thank you so much to the author and publisher for the chance to read and review this book!

Talking with Your Kids about Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have by Natasha Crain is a superb resource for parents to help in talking with their children of many different ages about several big topics that every person will face at some time during their Christian walk. Through the author’s help, parents are given a brief introduction and apologetic to the topic at hand and then are given excellent discussion questions to help aid in talking and thinking through things with their child or children. This book is a must have for bookshelves. Disclosure: I received this book free from BakerBooks through the Baker Books Bloggers program. The opinions I have expressed are my own, and I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

With my kids home 24/7 and everyone around the table for dinner every night, I can’t think of a better book to have fallen in my lap right now. This author is super knowledgeable about having important faith conversations that should be happening in the home as it says in Deut 6:7...”you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” This is especially important right now with all the churches closed due to coronavirus. The book is broken up into five parts: the identity of Jesus, the teachings of Jesus, the death of Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and the difference Jesus makes. There are 30 chapters over 30 topics and conversations you can have with your kids - I especially appreciated that each chapter has key points and a conversation guide and a way to apply the conversation. I have kids aged 20, 18, 11, and 8 and wished something like this would've been available when my oldest two were younger.

Natasha Crain, more than anyone else, helped me understand the importance of equipping the churches to equip the parents to equip their own kids. There is no substitute for that approach. Natasha's latest book helps parents to bring their kids into the right relationship with Jesus! I am going to give my daughter a copy of this book to help her equip my grandson. An excellent book for a systematic program to teach your kids or grandkids about Jesus. It provides a variety of aspects, such as His identity, His teachings, the significance of His death and resurrection, and evidences as to His life, miracles, and resurrection. It provides a solid foundation for young minds as well as reinforcing things for adults. Even for mature Christians, there are a few things to learn. I will be getting a copy for my daughter to read with my grandchild.

As a parent, I hope to make every moment with my kids a teaching moment about Jesus, but this usually comes in waves rather than being a settled practice. I care deeply about what the future holds for them and my ultimate desire is that they put their faith in God and walk with the Lord for all of their days. I confess that some of my parenting that is caught vs. taught is less than ideal...in those instances I’m especially grateful for God’s grace. But we continue to talk, explain, imagine, dream...and they love to ask questions. In "Talking With Your Kids About Jesus," Natasha Crain has written a gem in anticipating the current and future faith questions for parents to ponder when the time comes to be ready to give answers pertaining to the Son of God (1 Peter 3:15). Her book is outlined as 30 conversations spread over 5 themes: Jesus’ identity, teachings, death, resurrection, and the difference He makes from a worldview perspective. As well, readers will see a gospel progression, including what it means to be a Christian, the significance of salvation, and why Christians engage in evangelism. Each of the 30 questions provides a wealth of evidence examined in building a case for Jesus, summarized with key points and extending into a Conversation Guide for opening, advancing, and applying those precious teaching moments with your kids. The key concept to grasp in taking charge of these conversations is one of “low-grade tidying,” making them a small, simple habit by the power and grace of God. My personal faith has been bolstered by this book, and I highly recommend parents get a copy today.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed in helping your child navigate our very secular culture, maintaining a Biblical worldview, and hanging onto their faith? Has your child ever come up to you and asked "Well, why did Jesus have to die on the cross? or How do we know Jesus was really resurrected?" How would you answer these types of questions? Because most churches aren't going to address questions like these in any sort of depth or often not at all. Even if your child doesn't ask these questions, chances are they are thinking about them or will at some point in their faith journey. And good, reasonable answers are so important and available! This book (along with Crain's first two books) is a necessary tool that should be in every Christian parent's toolbox. Natasha Crain has a unique way of taking deeply philosophical, heavy issues that can easily overwhelm and intimidate the average busy parent (myself included!) and making them clear, concise, and easy to understand and implement in your daily parenting life. She has witty & engaging introductions to each short chapter that are relatable to today's parents. My favorite part is how she ends each chapter with bullet points summarizing the chapter. And then a conversation starter and guide as to how to actually use what you just learned in a real conversation with your kid. This is something I would struggle with: how do I take the things I just learned and articulate them to my child in a real conversation? Well, Crain takes care of that for you! She even proposes a real-life example at the end of each chapter in which you can practice with your child what you just learned in relation to what they may encounter in today's world. The bonus is that the material is very faith-affirming for you, the reader, as well. Particularly if you aren't very familiar with apologetics. This will be a tool you won't read and use just once, but time and time again.

Another fantastic resource from Natasha Crain. This book is a MUST read. This book WILL equip you as a parent in having conversations with your kids about Jesus. The content is easy to read (Natasha is extremely gifted in her ability to make topics understandable) and the relatability to real life experiences will have you seeing that you CAN apply this content at home. Each chapter is wonderfully laid out in an easy to read format with conversation starters covering chapter content. Each chapter provides a platform for discussion with your kids and is easily adjusted for various comprehension levels. As a parent, this book is a necessary one for your library. As a Christian, this book is a neccesity in your growth as a bold disciple for Christ. What a great starting point for a person searching for the truth, too. An essential read for parents as we look to equip our kids in a challenging world.

This book is a great reminder that we, as Christian parents, need to be proactive in teaching our kids about questions that other people will be asking them. We don’t have to worry about having one giant Jesus talk...we can use several little conversations with our kids while we train them up in the way they should go. I love this book's short chapters. I have four little kids, but I was able to read the facts and understand the debated question of each chapter quickly. I felt like I was given enough information to be confident in leading a conversation with my kids, and I had plenty of resources to flip back to or look up online so I could handle any extra questions that my kids might have. The discussion questions at the end of each chapter are made perfect for all ages. My kindergartner was able to have meaningful talks with me about subjects that I didn’t even think about until I was much older. My 2nd grader was able to do several of the ‘apply the conversation’ sections which takes the discussion to a deeper level. By our 6th conversation, I was so proud of him for quoting scripture to me as his own answers. I’m keeping this book for years to come not only to watch my children’s answers change and grow over time but also to reiterate the knowledge that they’ll need in today’s society.

This is my third Natasha Crain book, and I cannot speak highly enough about them. A few years ago we pulled our kids from our church's religious education program in order to do something at home. I wasn't sure what it would look like, but I knew I wanted my kids to know more about their faith than vocabulary, ritual, and rules. In my search for material that would help me teach my kids some basic Biblical truth, I came across one of Natasha's books (Keeping Your Kids on God's Side). It was exactly what I was looking for. Designed with a question and answer format, her book allowed me to pose questions to my kids to see what they already knew or thought. We could then discuss those questions in light of the answers found in Scripture and learn ways to defend those answers. I have since added her other two books to my library (Talking With Your Kids About God, and now Talking With Your Kids About Jesus). I have found these books to be invaluable, not just in helping my kids understand and own their faith, but also in strengthening my own understanding of what I believe in order to share it and defend it. If you want to help your children understand, own, and grow in their faith, Talking With Your Kids About Jesus is a must-read book!

Having read Natasha’s other books, I was very much looking forward to reading her latest title, and it did not disappoint! Just like her previous books, this one is both authoritative and easy to read. Each of the 30 thoroughly researched and sourced chapters guide you through Jesus’ life, resurrection, and what that means for Christ followers, in order to help you have meaningful conversations about Jesus with your kids, grandkids, or any person who has questions about their faith! At the end of each chapter are key points that provide a tidy wrap up to the information presented, as well as a conversation guide, which provides age appropriate guidance for each topic with a series of questions. I found these questions to be especially helpful in thinking through some questions my own children have asked. In addition, the final part of each chapter is titled ‘apply the conversation’, which I thought was incredibly helpful to critically think through the concepts presented in each of the chapters. I highly enjoyed this book and learned a tremendous amount about Jesus and Christianity. It is a MUST READ for parents who want to equip their kids with the knowledge and answers they need to stand up to challenges they may face in their faith.

To be honest, I did not finish this book. As soon as I read the first chapter, I realized that this book would be a valuable resource when my kiddo is older. The author breaks the book into 5 sections dealing with a different area of Jesus (i.e. His identity, teachings, death, resurrection and the difference He makes). Within each of these sections the chapters answer a specific question. This book is well written and offers the reader good insight, facts, conversation starters and how to apply those conversations in each chapter. I really enjoyed how the author was concise and to the point, but also offered real life situations at the beginning of the chapter.

"Must read" doesn't do this book justice. "Must DO" is more like it! It's not simply how-to talk to your kids about Jesus, it's how to UNDERSTAND the ins and outs of these important topics, so that your kids will understand them. That is what this book is doing for me. Understanding our faith is a life long journey and bringing children into this world brings with it the responsibility of caring for their soul. Starting them on their faith journey is more involved than taking them to church; we need tools to have deep and sometimes tough conversations. This book is that tool. Beyond grateful for this theologically and Biblically sound book!!

Help give your children an understanding of how to make a case for & defend their faith in an increasingly secular world! Talking with Your Kids About Jesus walks parents through essential topics on Jesus's identity, teachings, death, and resurrection. Each chapter clearly explains what skeptics are saying and provides a concise, easy-to-understand response (in a friendly, parent-to-parent voice) that you can discuss with your child and tailor to any age. Chapters are sequenced in a curriculum-oriented way, which will be a great help to us as we begin incorporate the book into our daily learning time. I received a free copy of this product from Baker Books Bloggers in exchange for writing a review. All opinions are my own.

I know what I believe, but ask me to explain and answer the hard questions, and I find myself stumbling over my response. In Talking with Your Kids about Jesus, Natasha easily explains the key points to specific topics that kids ask about--and need to have solid answers on. My 5 year-old asked some of these very same questions while I was reading this book and I was ready with an answer. I was able to explain the key points in a way that my son could understand. Natasha explains the answer for each question using scripture and supplies the key points to help you easily study. She also includes conversation starters and questions for further study for your kids. Talking with Your Kids about Jesus will continue to be an excellent resource and one I point other parents to when having these discussions with their own children!

Talking with Your Kids about Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have by Natasha Crain is a new Christian non-fiction book for parents. This would make a great resurce for parents to use when discussing Jesus and the Bible with their kids. Each chapter covers a certain topic and offers practical ways to share it with your kids. The book consists of thirty different topics to discuss with your family. Thank you to Baker Books for this review copy.

This is a great tool for parents who want to help their kids grow in their faith and defend it. Some books on apologetics can be a little dry and overwhelming, but this is not one of them. Natasha Crain's writing style is clear and concise, and all her books are enjoyable to read. This particular book focuses on Jesus's teachings, death, and resurrection. The chapters are short but packed with research and sound Biblical doctrine. Each chapter also includes key points and activities to help guide these important conversations with your kids (and with skeptics as well). I also highly recommend the previous book "Talking with Your Kids about God". Both are incredibly helpful in answering challenging questions on faith.

I cannot say enough good things about this book! Hard questions and conversations about Jesus can be daunting as a parent, but this books provides sound theology, historical details, and easy to understand analogies that enable you to effectively share with your child all about WHO Jesus is and WHY these truths are so important to know and understand. Although the book is marketed toward conversations with kids, it would be an excellent resource for anyone of any age who desires to further their knowledge of Jesus.

This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to talk to children about Jesus, His identity as the Messiah, His teachings, His death, and His resurrection. The need for apologetics is great and Natasha Crain has done a phenomenal job putting together biblically sound information in order for all of our children to know Who Jesus is and what believing Him and His words truly mean. Each chapter is broken down into subtopics and each one of those is short but impactful. Grateful for a biblical resource.