The Bible for Kids Podcast

This week Tricia Goyer talks with her co-host Mike Nawrocki and Professor/Producer Steve Taylor about the latest news in the Dead Sea Squirrels series of books and animated shows. Hint: there's a lot more coming! ------------------------------------------------------ The Bible for Kids is now a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and we'd love to have you join us in our mission of reaching kids with t...

This week on the Mike & Tricia Podcast, we sit down with award-winning Christian author Allen Brokken to talk about his bestselling middle-grade fantasy series, Light of Mine , part of the popular Towers of Light Christian adventure books for kids. In this powerful Christian fantasy story for middle readers, siblings Lauren (12) , Aiden (9) , and Ethan (5) are left alone on their family farm a...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome authors Troy Schmidt and Dan Lynch to discuss ESCAPE , the newest release in their bestselling middle-grade time-travel adventure series, THE SEVEN . THE SEVEN is an action-packed, faith-based series for middle readers that follows a group of kids who discover extraordinary powers—each tied to the biblical gifts of the Spirit....

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer celebrate a special milestone—Tricia’s bestselling book Prayers That Changed History is now available as an audiobook! They also dive into powerful faith resources for teen girls and share an exciting update on The Clockwork Chronicles , the fantasy adventure series Tricia is co-writing with her son, Nathan. Tricia Goyer...

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast , hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with Rev. Chris Lee to talk about his brand-new children’s book, You Are Beloved . Rev. Chris Lee has inspired thousands through his spiritual reflections on social media and in his 2024 bestselling adult book, Know You Are Beloved . Now, he brings that same message of faith, encouragement, and identity in Chri...

This week, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome Amber Lia and Ollie Lia to talk about their brand-new book, You Are Seen – 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens: A Teen Devotional . This devotional equips teens to battle stress, depression, and anxiety by reminding them they are seen, valued, and loved in Christ . It offers encouragement from multiple perspectives—a teen’s h...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Heather Thompson Day about her new book she wrote with her dauther London, Can I Sit Here? A Story about Feeling Lonely, Being Brave, and Making Friends. Help kids struggling with loneliness and isolation find the confidence to be brave and make new friends. Sometimes making new friends can be scary for kids who find themselves strugg...

This week on the [Podcast Name], hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with award-winning children’s author Carolyn Leiloglou to talk about her brand-new release, Beyond the Far Horizon , the exciting conclusion to her bestselling Restorationists trilogy . In this exclusive author interview, Carolyn shares the inspiration behind her imaginative, art-inspired fantasy world where kids with p...

A Grace-Filled Guide to Raising a Strong, Loving Family with Jessica Smartt Family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong. Every parent dreams of raising children who not only love each other but actually like each other. We long for a home that feels safe, welcoming, and filled with grace—a place our kids want to come back to, where mistakes are part of growth, and love is unconditional. But the...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author Caitlin Carlson to discuss her new Christian children’s book, How Do I Get to God’s House? A Kid’s Guide to the Bridge to Life . Beautifully illustrated and written for young readers, this gospel-centered picture book follows a curious child on a heartfelt journey to discover God’s house. Through engaging storytelling an...

Bonus Episode: Weekly Prayer for Your Kids from Pardon the Mess Hey friends! Today we’ve got something special for you—a bonus episode straight from the Pardon the Mess podcast . Every Monday, host Courtney DeFeo shares a short, powerful prayer to help you lift up your kids. This year’s prayer series follows Christian Parenting’s brand-new prayer journal, A Great Cloud of Witnesses . Each week fea...

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast , hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome Laura Bartlett, Associate Publisher at Zondervan Bibles , to talk about the brand-new NIrV Clear Focus Bible for Kids . Is your child struggling to stay focused when reading the Bible or having a hard time remembering what they’ve read? The Clear Focus Bible for Kids is designed specifically to help young reader...

Podcast Episode: Mike Nawrocki with Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski – Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports This week on the podcast, host Mike Nawrocki sits down with authors Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski to discuss their new book, Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports . Youth sports can be one of the most powerful arenas for shaping character and...

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast , host Mike Nawrocki sits down with award-winning animator Tom Bancroft and director John Shafer to talk about their inspiring new animated film, Light of the World . Set in 30 AD , Light of the World brings the life of Jesus Christ to the big screen in a fresh and family-friendly way. The story unfolds through the eyes of the Apostle John , one of Jesus’ cl...

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...

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 them...

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 aut...

🎧 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 be...

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...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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 or...

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...

🎧 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 he...