Jephunneh: The Father Who Built Courage

By Joshua Schmidt

One small voice. One brave choice. One God who makes it matter.
Jephunneh isn't one of the most famous names in the Bible-but his courage shaped history. As the father of Caleb, he taught his son to trust God when the whole nation gave in to fear. While Israel trembled before giants, Caleb stood firm, carrying the courage his father had built into him.
Now kids can step into Jephunneh's world and discover how courage is planted in quiet, faithful moments-and how it grows strong enough to stand against any fear.
Through a modern-day parable featuring Analu, a girl who learns to choose courage at school when whispers, pressure, and loneliness press hard, children will see how God's promise to "be strong and courageous" is just as true today as it was in the wilderness.
In this book, kids will: Step into Jephunneh's world and experience how he built courage in his son Caleb.Connect through a modern-day parable featuring Analu, who learns to live courage at school.Discover an action plan designed to help kids practice courage in daily life.Perfect for kids ages 6-12, this book brings Scripture to life through immersive storytelling and gentle encouragement. It's more than history-it's a call to live with courage today.
Courage isn't just for giants and battles. It's for classrooms, playgrounds, and every moment fear whispers, "stay quiet." This story reminds children that God is with them-and that one act of courage can change everything.
Whether for bedtime reading, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, or family devotionals, Jephunneh - The Father Who Built Courage will inspire children to stand strong, trust God, and live courageously.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQBZDBVR
• ISBN13: 9798264418891
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"