This Week on The Bible for Kids Podcast Hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome back beloved author and former podcast host Amy Parker , along with producer Dan Lynch , to introduce a groundbreaking new release: The Bible for Me: Bible Stories & Prayers – Personalized Edition — the first-ever personalized Bible storybook for children . About the Book: This 352-page faith-building keepsake places your child directly in the heart of God’s unfolding story. Written by bestselling children's...
Jul 21, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 26
This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome award-winning author Bob Hartman to talk about his powerful new release— The Big Picture Storybook Bible: Worshiping the King of the Everlasting Kingdom . Perfect for kids and families, this stunning storybook Bible features 70 faithfully retold stories from Genesis to Revelation—all highlighting the central theme of God’s kingdom and the reign of King Jesus. With captivating artwork by The Garden, the Curtain ...
Jul 14, 2025•30 min•Season 7Ep. 25
This Week on The Bible for Kids Podcast Hosts Mike Nawrocki (VeggieTales, The Dead Sea Squirrels ) and Tricia Goyer ( Grumbles , Calm in the Chaos , and more) welcome author April Graney to talk about her heartfelt new picture book, If Jesus Came to My School — a gentle, imaginative story that explores how kids can reflect Christ’s love in everyday school settings. April Graney is a children’s author and Bible teacher based in Oklahoma. She serves at Cookson Hills , a home and school for at-risk...
Jul 07, 2025•27 min•Season 7Ep. 24
🎧 This Week on the Podcast: Dan & Sam Matthews – Always Choose Adventure Hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki sit down with viral TikTok and Instagram couple Dan and Sam Mathews s to talk about their inspiring new book, Always Choose Adventure —a joyful, faith-filled journey into stepping outside your comfort zone and living life to the fullest. 🚐 From flipping RVs to fishing near grizzly bears—and even winning a reality show—Dan and Sam have made a lifestyle out of saying "yes" to God-led...
Jun 30, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 23
This Week on the Podcast: Clarissa Moll on Helping Kids Understand Grief with Hope Comes to Stay Hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with award-winning author Clarissa Moll to discuss her powerful new picture book, Hope Comes to Stay . Designed for children ages 4 to 8, this beautifully written story offers families a gentle, faith-based way to talk about grief, death, and healing . Set in a charming coastal town in Maine, young Lela faces the loss of her Papa and begins a journey thro...
Jun 23, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Finding Strength in God the Father – Michelle Nietert on Strong and Secure Episode Description: This week on The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome licensed counselor, speaker, and bestselling author Michelle Nietert to discuss her latest book, Strong and Secure: 100 Devotions for Young Women . Designed for teen girls and young adult women, Strong and Secure is a 100-day devotional that explores what it means to see God as a loving Father—especially during seaso...
Jun 16, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 21
This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talked with author Hannah Harrison about her new book coming this summer, The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep: A Story of God’s Redemptive Love . 2025 Christlit Book Award WINNER! The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep is a humorous and heartwarming picture book about God's unconditional love. This story beautifully captures the essence of Psalm 23, showing the importance of trusting God, our Good Shepherd, with our lives. Meet George, a sill...
Jun 09, 2025•30 min•Season 7Ep. 20
The Bible for Kids Podcast: Time-Traveling to David and Goliath with Troy Schmidt and Dan Lynch In this episode of The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author and pastor Troy Schmidt and producer Dan Lynch to discuss GIANTS, the thrilling fifth installment in their Christian time-travel adventure series THE SEVEN . Designed for middle-grade readers, THE SEVEN follows a diverse group of kids gifted with powers based on the fruits of the Spirit . As they discove...
May 26, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 19
This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Bryan Davis about his middle grade novel, The Sacred Scales. The Sacred Scales (Dragons of Camelot #1) A Middle Grade Christian Fantasy Adventure from the Bestselling Dragons in Our Midst Universe In the kingdom of Camelot—where dragons are outlawed and danger lurks behind every castle wall—a poor apprentice boy and a dragon-raised orphan girl uncover a dark plot that threatens to exterminate dragons from this world and the next. Ha...
May 19, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Podcast Episode: Discipling Your Kids at Home with Author David Sunde This week on the podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome author David Sunde to discuss his powerful new book, Home Grown Disciples: Parenting Rhythms for Drawing Your Kids into Life with God . If you’ve ever struggled with how to raise children with a deep, lasting Christian faith in today’s fast-paced world, this episode is for you. David shares seven practical rhythms that help parents become spiritual leaders ...
May 12, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 17
🎧 This Week on The Bible for Kids Podcast: Helping Kids Navigate Grief with Jana Jackson — The Good for Nothing Puddle In this heartfelt episode, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Jana Jackson to discuss her powerful new picture book, The Good for Nothing Puddle — a beautifully illustrated story that gently introduces young children to the concept of grief and emotional healing. Written for children ages 4–8 and their families, The Good for Nothing Puddle follows a littl...
May 05, 2025•33 min•Season 37Ep. 16
This Week on the Podcast: Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki Welcome Author Kate Wood to Talk About I Dream for You This week, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki sit down with Kate Wood, the award-winning baker, writer, and creator behind the popular blog Wood and Spoon , to discuss her beautiful new children's book, I Dream for You: Imagining God’s Love and Plans for Your Life . Known for her heartfelt storytelling and creativity, Kate brings the same warmth to I Dream for You , a tender picture ...
Apr 28, 2025•29 min•Season 9Ep. 15
🎧 New Episode: Teaching Kids to Talk to God with Tanner Olson This week on The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome poet, speaker, and bestselling author Tanner Olson to discuss his newest children’s book, All the Things I Say to God . In this heartwarming and faith-building episode, Tanner shares the inspiration behind his beautifully illustrated book that helps children discover the power and simplicity of prayer. Through the story of Abby—a little girl who lea...
Apr 21, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 14
Is overstimulation silently sabotaging your child’s emotional health? In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, families are battling constant noise—both literal and emotional. If you're feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or worried about your child's anxiety, attention issues, or mood swings, you're not alone. In this episode, we talk with Sarah Boyd (M.Ed. Psych.) , child development expert and founder of Resilient Little Hearts , about her powerful new book: Turn Down the Noise: A Practical...
Apr 14, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 13
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: How to Disciple Your Preteen with Tricia Goyer & Leslie Nunnery This week on the The Bible for Kids Podcast , co-host Mike Nawrocki sits down with Tricia Goyer and her co-author Leslie Nunnery to talk about their powerful new book, Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen . If you're a parent, caregiver, or mentor navigating the preteen years , this episode is for you. These years can be some of the most challenging—emotionally, spiritually, and r...
Apr 07, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 12
This Week on the Podcast: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Shares the Message Behind Her New Children’s Book “God’s Masterpiece” This week on The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome New York Times bestselling author , Emmy Award winner , and beloved TV personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck —formerly of The View and Fox & Friends —to discuss her powerful new children’s book, God’s Masterpiece: An Adventure in Discovering Your Worth . “Our God makes us one of a kind! You’re pri...
Mar 31, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Spotting Early Signs of Autism & Supporting Families with Mary Elizabeth Jackson This week on the podcast, co-hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki sit down with Mary Elizabeth Jackson , an award-winning author, certified special needs and disability advocate, and passionate educator. Mary shares insights about the Building Bridges Training Program , which helps families and educators identify early signs of autism and provides essential support strategies. As a mom of three , with two childr...
Mar 17, 2025•27 min•Season 59Ep. 10
Brave Woman, Mighty God: Laura Smith on Finding Strength in Faith This week on the podcast, co-hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome back Laura L. Smith to discuss her powerful new book, Brave Woman, Mighty God . 💪 Find Strength, Hope, and Resilience Through God’s Empowerment No matter what challenges you face—standing up for what’s right, breaking generational cycles, using your gifts, or reaching out for support— God equips and empowers you to step into His calling. In Brave Woman, Mig...
Mar 12, 2025•30 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Empty: Celebrating the Risen Savior – A Conversation with Joshua Cooley This week on the podcast, co-hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome New York Times bestselling author Joshua Cooley to discuss his newest book, Empty: Celebrating the Risen Savior. Some things are disappointing when empty—piggy banks, cookie jars, or gift-wrapped boxes on Christmas morning. But sometimes, empty is the best news ever—like a Saturday chore list or a beehive you almost disturbed! Two thousand years ago, j...
Mar 03, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 8
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: The Dead Sea Squirrels Animated Series is Here! 🐿️✨ This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome back Jessica Wolstenholm to celebrate the launch of Mike’s brand-new animated series, The Dead Sea Squirrels —now streaming on Minno ! Dead Sea Squirrels – A New Kids' Show 2,000 Years in the Making! What happens when two ancient, salt-preserved squirrels wake up in the modern world? Adventure, humor, and faith-filled fun! 🐿️✨ Join 10-year-old Mich...
Feb 24, 2025•29 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Explore Wonders of the Ocean Realm with Co-Author Sherri Seligson This week, Mike and Dan welcome special guest Sherri Seligson , co-author of Wonders of the Ocean Realm alongside Tricia Goyer . In this fascinating episode, they dive deep into the book’s unique blend of faith, science, and marine exploration . Wonders of the Ocean Realm : A Journey Through Marine Life and Faith Embark on an underwater adventure with Wonders of the Ocean Realm , a captivating book that intertwines marine biology ...
Feb 10, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 5
This week, I’m stepping in as co-host alongside Mike as we welcome back award-winning, bestselling author Crystal Bowman to the podcast! She’s here to share about her latest book, R Is for Risen – An ABC Easter Story , co-authored with Teri McKinley . This beautifully illustrated, faith-filled book takes children on a rhyming journey through Holy Week —from Palm Sunday to the Resurrection and the Great Commission —all while teaching the alphabet! Unlike other ABC books that simply match letters ...
Feb 03, 2025•35 min•Season 17Ep. 4
This week on the podcast, co-hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome special guest, Valeria Ellis , author of the delightful new children’s book, Let’s Go! Bible Adventures . Let’s Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trucks, Trains, and Ice Cream Trucks! Discover a fresh, engaging way to share timeless Bible stories with your little ones. Let’s Go! Bible Adventures is a captivating rhyming storybook that connects real Bible stories with kids’ favorite modern vehicles—...
Jan 27, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Discover Comforting Promises with Author Emily Assell on This Week's Podcast! This week, co-hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer are thrilled to welcome back bestselling author Emily Assell to discuss her inspiring book, Comforting Promises for Whenever it Hurts . Emily, known for her beloved Generation Claimed Series , shares biblical encouragement for kids and moms alike, spotlighting her latest heartwarming titles, When It Hurts and Wherever You Are . Why You’ll Love “When It Hurts” Perfect f...
Jan 20, 2025•32 min•Season 7Ep. 2
On this episode host Mike Nawrocki welcomes new co-host for 2025 Tricia Goyer along with her son Nathan Goyer to talk about their new book, Breath of Bones, book 1 in The Clockwork Chronicles Series. Kateřina Dubová has always aspired to walk in her father's footsteps as a respected journalist, and the Second World War presents a unique opportunity for her to prove her worth to the world. A tip about an assassination attempt on a high-ranking Nazi official, Reinhard Heydrich, the "Butcher of Pra...
Jan 13, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 1
This week Sarah talks with co-host Mike Nawrocki and also special guest Steve Taylor (yes that Steve Taylor) about Dead Sea Squirrels the animated series which will be releasing in very early 2025! They also give us an update on whats new in the best-selling Dead Sea Squirrels book series. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The BIble for Kids is now a 501c3 non-profit and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with the message of th...
Dec 11, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 42
This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Sarah Humphrey talk with author Dr Teresa Roberts about her new book Raising Disciples . Every child—from infancy to adolescence—is being discipled by someone or something. The question is: Are you willing to disciple them for Jesus’ sake? Accessible and actionable for parents of children birth to 13 years old, Raising Disciples offers a detailed discipleship map and directional markers to nurture your child’s spiritual growth with Christ. During her more than 2...
Dec 03, 2024•26 min•Season 6Ep. 41
This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Sarah Humphrey talk with acclaimed singer, songwriter and now author Jason Gray about his new children's book, Sparrows . Critically acclaimed Centricity Music singer/songwriter Jason Gray debuts his first children’s book, Sparrows , based on his popular award-winning song by the same name. Drawing inspiration from this radio hit off his 2016 album Where the Light Gets In , Gray joined creative forces with noted children’s author Jes Woller and illustrator Hilar...
Dec 02, 2024•46 min
This week hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Nawrocki talked with author Jill Atogwe about her new book, Left Out: Believing My Story is for God's Glory. In her heartwarming debut book, Left Out: Believing My Story is for God’s Glory (B&H Kids, October 8, 2024), Jill Atogwe teaches kids to believe that God uses what we may see as our weaknesses to make us strong. This rhyming story reminds children that while God doesn’t give everyone the same bodies or abilities, everything He made is part of a ...
Nov 18, 2024•35 min•Season 11Ep. 39
This week co-hosts Sarah Humphrey and Mike Nawrocki talk with author Kathleen Davis about her new book, Our Hearts . Discover the magic of love and connection in "Our Hearts," a touching rhyming children's book that celebrates the enduring power of love. Through beautiful verses and charming illustrations, young readers will learn the simple yet profound truth: we are never alone in our feelings. This heartwarming journey reveals how the love that surrounds us binds us together, offering solace ...
Nov 11, 2024•34 min•Season 16Ep. 38
