A.R.K. - Apostolic Radio for Kids

Sometimes the hardestthing to believe… is that you're not alone. When the trail goes quiet, Tanner starts to wonder if thewhole journey was a mistake. No markers. No sound. No sign that anything is guiding them. Then Lina hears it — a second set of footsteps. Matching theirs. Step for step. They can't see who's walking beside them. The footsteps come and go without explanation. And for...

Sometimes the road feels dark — and you can't quite see who's walking beside you. In this episode of ARK, we follow the dusty road to Emmaus, where two heartbroken followers of Jesus walked right next to Him and didn't even know it. Through Ben Breezy's forecast tracking "low visibility in the heart," a hilarious detour with the Rubber Bandit and his "secret shortcut...

What do you do when the trail goes quiet? Tanner and Lina have grown used to signs — stars, sounds, footprints, messages. Each one confirmed they wereheading the right direction. But today… nothing. No star. No sound. No marker. Just silence. Tanner struggles. He questions whether they missed something, went the wrong way, or if the trail has endedentirely. Lina stays steady, reminding him that si...

He’s alive—and that changes everything. In this exciting Easter episode of ARK, we dive into the greatest victory in history: Jesus rising from the grave. Through fun storytelling, wild imagination, and unforgettable moments, we explore what really happened at the empty tomb—and why it still matters today. From a “live report” at the tomb to a one-of-a-kind interview with death itself, this episod...

Some moments don’t feel dramatic. They feel heavy — because you realize you’re no longer at the beginning. When Tanner and Lina read back through their Star Log, they begin to see a pattern: Stand fast. My peace I give unto you. Be holy. Seek me. These weren’t random lessons. They were steps. And now the next message feels different. “Keep going.” The new star isn’t cracked. It isn’t humming nervo...

This week on ARK, we take a journey through the most important week in history—Easter week. From the moment Jesus entered Jerusalem to the victory of Resurrection Sunday, we explore what really happened… and why it still matters today. The crowds expected a king who would conquer—but Jesus came with a greater mission: to bring peace, salvation, and victory over sin. With fun segments, unforgettabl...

Hunger doesn’t always feel like pain. Sometimes it feels like restlessness — like something important is missing. After weeks of learning to stand firm, choose peace, and live with integrity, Tanner begins to feel something new. He’s doing the right things… but he wants more than just right behavior. He wants more of God. For the first time, the wooden star doesn’t appear on its own. Tanner and Li...

What are you really hungry for? In this episode, we go on a fun treasure hunt—but discover that the greatest treasure isn’t something you find… it’s Someone you follow. Through stories, skits, and a powerful lesson, we learn about “heart hunger” —a desire for God that’s stronger than distractions, busyness, or anything the world offers. We talk about Mary and Martha, the pull of distractions, and...

Integrity doesn’t shout. It whispers — especially when no one is looking. When Tanner realizes he didn’t study enough for an assignment, the pressure creeps in quietly. A subtle offer. An easy shortcut. A chance to “fix” the problem without anyone knowing. “No one’s watching.” But someone always is. As the wooden star grows quieter — then cracks again — Tanner learns that integrity isn’t about app...

In this episode , we explore Jesus’ powerful teaching from Matthew 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” Kids learn that purity of heart isn’t about being perfect—it’s about choosing what is right, even when no one else is watching. Through fun conversation and storytelling, we talk about the pressure people sometimes feel to follow the crowd and avoid responsibility. We al...

Episode Summary Peace didn’t disappear all at once. It slipped away in pieces — one rushed moment at a time. When Tanner wakes up already stressed, the pressure follows him to school. Noise feels louder. Frustration feels sharper. And his reactions start spilling over onto everyone around him. But when a wooden star appears with the message “My peace I give unto you,” Tanner discovers something un...

In this episode of ARK: Apostolic Radio for Kids, we explore the powerful lesson of choosing peace instead of pride . Through a fun and adventurous story, the Rubber Bandit faces a surprising obstacle out on the prairie. What first looks like a frustrating barrier turns into an important lesson about understanding others and working through problems together. Along the way, kids learn that sometim...

Courage doesn’t always feel bold. Sometimes it feels… inconvenient. When Tanner is invited to join the student leadership committee, it feels like a big opportunity — until the commitment requires Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. The very times he’s already committed to Bible Study and Sunday School. Standing for faith suddenly costs something. Faced with pressure, awkward silence, and disa...

In this episode of ARK, Apostolic Radio for Kids, we explore what it means to stand for truth when it would be easier to blend in. Through a playful opening about trends and rebranding, the conversation quickly shifts to something deeper: the pressure kids feel to compromise their values just to fit in. Using the powerful story of Esther, we discover how a young orphan girl became a courageous que...

This week’s adventure doesn’t start with a mystery — it starts with a misunderstanding. When Lena borrows Tanner’s sketchbook without asking, a quiet disagreement turns into hurt feelings. It isn’t loud. It isn’t dramatic. But it’s real. And sometimes the quiet hurts are the ones that linger the longest. As Tanner wrestles with his frustration, another wooden star appears with the familiar message...

This week on ARK, we’re tracking some serious “relationship weather!” When the offended front rolls in and the grudge-nado starts spinning, what do you do? Meteorologist Ben Breezy helps us understand how forgiveness clears the skies and sets our hearts free. We explore Jesus’ powerful teaching in Matthew 18 about forgiving “seventy times seven,” and Rick Roaster brings the Parable of the Unforgiv...

President’s Day. No school. Plenty of opinions. When Tanner finds himself arguing with the radio and bracing for another run-in with “grumpy old Mr. Henry,” he discovers something surprising: honor shows up strongest when agreement disappears. After helping Mr. Henry carry heavy boxes — even though he didn’t agree with him and didn’t like how he’d been treated before — Tanner begins to understand...

Sometimes rules feel unfair. Sometimes leaders make decisions we don’t understand. But what if honoring authority is actually protection in disguise? Sometimes the rule you resist today is the shield that saves your tomorrow. In this special President’s Day episode of ARK, the Rubber Bandit learns the hard way that pride and disrespect come with consequences. Meanwhile, Miss Sunshine helps Benny u...

In this episode of ARK – Apostolic Radio for Kids , We explore what it really means to love others and show compassion. Through a fun, modern retelling of the Parable of the Good Samaritan , kids meet the humorous character Rubber Bandit , who learns that avoiding people has consequences — and that kindness often starts with noticing someone else’s need. This episode reminds listeners that being a...

Sometimes the hardest lesson isn’t learning what’s right—it’s learning how to treat people who make that difficult. In this episode of The Adventures of Tanner & Lina , the siblings wrestle with a challenge many kids (and adults) face: how to respond when someone is rude, unfair, or just plain hard to love. As tensions rise, Lina reminds Tanner that love isn’t based on how others act, but on w...

In this episode of ARK , kids explore how kindness and compassion can change even the stormiest situations. Using the idea of spiritual weather , listeners learn that pride, pressure, and selfish choices can create emotional storms — but compassion has the power to shift the forecast. Through a creative news report, kids hear the story of a young woman whose simple act of kindness changes her dire...

What does it mean to truly love God—not just follow rules, but love Him from the heart? In this episode of ARK – Apostolic Radio for Kids , we learn the difference between looking spiritual and loving God genuinely . Through humor, storytelling, and scripture, kids learn that God isn’t impressed by outward appearances—He cares about what’s happening inside our hearts. The episode opens with a fun...

February doesn’t start with trouble for Tanner—it starts with momentum. And Tanner loves momentum. But as his days fill up with noise, plans, and constant movement, Lina notices something important: being busy doesn’t always mean we’re putting God first. In this episode of The Adventures of Tanner & Lina , the siblings talk honestly about how easy it is to give God our leftovers instead of our...

What does it really mean to love God? Is it just about doing the right things—or is there something deeper? In this episode of ARK – Apostolic Radio for Kids , explores the powerful idea of giving your all to God , not halfway, not just when it’s easy—but completely. Through a fun and memorable story about Rubber Bandit and a poorly built barn, kids learn that cutting corners doesn’t just cause pr...

What does real greatness look like? In this episode of ARK – Apostolic Radio for Kids , kids learn that greatness in God’s Kingdom often shows up in the messy, uncomfortable moments —not on a stage, not in a crown, and not in first place. Through a hilarious cowboy tale with Rubber Bandit and Boots , listeners discover that heroes aren’t defined by comfort or applause, but by helping when it’s inc...