On Childlike Wonder

In this episode, New York Times bestselling children’s author Sally Lloyd-Jones discusses storytelling, faith, and rediscovering childlike wonder. Drawing from her books, including The Jesus Storybook Bible and Jesus, Our True Friend, Sally helps us explore themes of friendship, trust in God’s presence, and the freedom that comes from approaching faith like a child, allowing space for awe, imagination, and grace. 

 

NOTES:  

• The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear 
• Sally Lloyd-Jones website 
• Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jon Guerra Tour 
• The Jesus Storybook Bible 
• Jesus Our True Friend 
• Goldfish on Vacation 
• Baby Wren and the Great Gift 
• Tim Keller 
• Henry James: “Try to be one of those on whom nothing is lost.”  
• Hedonic adaptation 
• Yale Happiness Class 
• John 16:33 (NIV) – “…I have overcome the world.” 
• C.S. Lewis – Four Types of Love 
• Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) – “…there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” 
• John 15:13 (NIV) – “…to lay down one’s life for one’s friend.”  
• Thomas Keating: “…chief thing that separates us from God…” 
• Frederick Buechner: “If there were no room for doubt, there would be no room for me.” 
• Dallas Willard quote 

Creators and Guests

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Host

Camille Hall-Ortega

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Marcus Goodyear

What is The Echoes Podcast?

The Echoes Podcast dives into real-world questions about community, faith, and human connection. Guided by hosts Marcus Goodyear and Camille Hall-Ortega, each episode explores personal journeys and societal challenges with inspiring guests—from faith leaders and poets to social advocates—whose stories shape our shared experiences. Through conversations with figures like Rev. Ben McBride, who moved his family to East Oakland’s “Kill Zone” to serve his community, or poet Olga Samples Davis, who reflects on the transformative power of language, we bring to light themes of belonging, resilience, and the meaning of home.

From the creators of Echoes Magazine by the H. E. Butt Foundation, The Echoes Podcast continues the magazine's legacy of storytelling that fosters understanding, empathy, and action.