From Rejection Letters to Changing Lives: Teaching Children God’s Truth

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What happens when parents stop teaching children truth—and what happens when they don’t? In this powerful episode of Code Red, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with children’s author Jennifer Bosma and Christian mom & content creator Kelsey Lowther for an honest, hope-filled conversation about raising kids with a biblical worldview in a culture that increasingly opposes it. Jennifer shares the remarkable story behind The Baby Garden—a children’s book that took 26 years to be published after 75 rejection letters, and is now placed in hundreds of pregnancy centers across the country. Kelsey Lowther (Co-Host) is the founder of The Fourfold Effect, a faith-centered platform focused on motherhood, family, fitness, and freedom. As a mom of four girls and a former educator, she shares honest conversations about raising children with faith, intention, and legacy at the center. Social handle: Instagram: @thefourfoldeffect Along the way, the discussion dives deep into: ✔ Why reading to children is spiritual formation ✔ How Scripture shapes young hearts long before they understand it ✔ Why fathers matter more than they realize ✔ How children’s books can teach profound theology (even the Trinity) ✔ Why culture wars are ultimately worldview wars ✔ How God often delays—not denies—our calling This episode is a must-watch for parents, grandparents, pastors, educators, and anyone concerned about the next generation. 📌 If you care about faith, family, and truth—share this episode. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (CHAPTERS) 00:00 – Why this conversation matters right now 02:00 – Meet Jennifer Bosma & Kelsey Lowther 04:00 – Where the passion for children’s books began 07:30 – 75 rejection letters and a 26-year wait 10:30 – When God resurrects a calling 13:00 – Illustrating Jesus & sharing the gospel through art 17:00 – Why reading forms a child’s worldview 20:00 – The role of fathers in discipleship 24:00 – From author to marketer: the reality of publishing 28:00 – Writing Scripture into children’s hearts 33:00 – Libraries, culture, and the battle over books 38:00 – Teaching the Trinity to children (without heresy) 45:00 – Why parents don’t feel “ready”—and never will 50:00 – Podcasting, platforms, and using your voice 56:00 – Why silence is no longer an option for Christians 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES 🔴 Code Red with Zach Terry ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaximumLifeMedia 🎙 Podcast: https://coderedtalk.com ✍ Substack: https://zachterry.substack.com 🌍 Ministry: https://zachterry.com 📚 Jennifer Bosma – Author & Speaker 📘 Books: The Baby Garden, I Know the Plans, God Is Three in One 🌐 Website: https://jenniferbosma.com 🎙 Podcast: (Jennifer’s podcast on mentoring moms – link from site) 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenniferbosmaauthor 💪 Kelsey Lowther – Christian Mom & Content Creator 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/kelseylowther 🎥 Reels & Parenting Content: https://instagram.com/kelseylowther 👍 Like this video 💬 Comment with your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for weekly faith & culture conversations 📤 Share this with a parent who needs encouragement Code Red is Produced by Maximum Life Studios DONATE- https://www.convergepay.com/hosted-payments/?ssl_txn_auth_token=EKHq4QO6SZGVA7Zxk5ER6QAAAXff8OZu#!/payment-method Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maximumlifewithzachterry Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zachterry Website http://www.zachterry.org Twitter https://twitter.com/zachterry

Topics

• Parenting
• Bible Study