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Listen to a special edition Child Discipleship Podcast. Where we discuss how Tolkien’s stories don’t just feature friendship—they depend on it. Drawing from Tolkien’s manuscripts and life, this episode explores how trust, freedom, forgiveness, and ordinary faithfulness carry the quest in The Lord of the Rings and form character in ways raw power never can.
Children are always listening. From campfire stories of old to today’s constant stream of screens, the narratives they absorb shape their identity, worldview, and faith. Too often, counterfeit stories win children’s hearts, much like Stockholm syndrome, where hostages grow attached to their captors. By the time most kids turn 13, these cultural narratives have already formed their lifelong beliefs.
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Awana is a global non-profit organization, fueled by the generous donations of individuals, churches and organizations, as well as resource sales, to accomplish our mission of equipping leaders to reach kids with the Gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship. Our vision is that every child would come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Right now this is happening in 140 countries worldwide through 101,184 churches, reaching more than 10.6 million kids with lasting faith.
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Highly relational ministry led by loving and caring adults
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Truly experiential ministry designed to move kids from simulation to real-world application of faith-based living
