Episode Details

In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, host Monica Healer welcomes Renee Blaine, associate preschool minister at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. With over three decades of early childhood experience, Renee shares her passion for building biblical foundations in young children in age-appropriate ways. They discuss how to integrate biblical literacy into the classroom, drawing parallels to teaching emerging literacy. Key strategies include building oral language, introducing repetitive truths, and creating a love for God's Word. The episode highlights the importance of partnering with parents and provides practical tips for incorporating faith-based messages into everyday learning.
00:00 Introduction to Reimagine Childhood
00:48 Meet Renee Blaine: A Journey in Early Childhood Education
02:22 The Importance of Biblical Literacy in Early Childhood
07:18 Practical Strategies for Teaching Biblical Literacy
18:47 Regional Conference Promotion
21:03 The Importance of Music in Early Childhood
21:56 Laying a Solid Foundation of Faith
25:41 Teaching God's Word Effectively
29:53 Equipping Parents and Educators
Download the Gospel cube Renee talked about in the episode - https://elevatechurchconference.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/8.5x11_GospelCubeImages-1-1.pdf
Renee's cube is adapted from this resource (which has TONS of other resources for teaching the Bible)! https://sundayschoolzone.com/bible-story/gods-unfolding-story/
Renee wrote a blog article with great tips for sharing the gospel in an age-appropriate manner with young children, including instructions for using the cube above: https://elevatechurchconference.com/preschool-ministry-sharing-the-gospel/