The Bible for Kids Podcast

This week on the podcast, hosts Amy Parker and Tricia Goyer - talk with Julie Reynolds, Director of Marketing for Christian Art Gifts about their new release, The Discovery Bible. What if opening the Bible felt less like homework… and more like stepping into the greatest adventure ever told? The Hardcover Discovery Bible brings Scripture to life for kids ages 8–12 with a complete illustrated NLT Bible designed to spark curiosity, imagination, and faith from the very first page. The Bible is packed with colorful hand-drawn art, fascinating discoveries, engaging study tools, and interactive feature boxes that will transform daily Bible reading into an exciting journey. Every story helps young readers uncover God’s big plan, understand the part they play in it, and discover that the Bible isn’t just a book about the past—it’s a story they’re part of too.The teal hardcover combines bold color and engaging artwork to create a Bible kids will be proud to carry. On the front cover, Bible characters stand around a glowing lamp medallion that hints at the stories, discoveries, and faith-filled adventures waiting inside. The title is printed in brown inside the flame that emanates from the lamp.------------------------------------------------------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 the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Kyle Bjerga about his new book, Storing Up Treasure: 30 Memory Verses to Learn, Live, and Love.Help your kids store up God’s word in their hearts for a lifetime! This family devotional connects memory verses to real-life situations kids 6+ face every day.Your family will enjoy quality time together as you memorize Scripture creatively, worship God and have meaningful conversations. Along the way, your kids will store up treasure from God’s word that they’ll never forget.Each of the 30 included memory verses is learned through 5 short, interactive devotions, which will help your family to:Engage with the verse’s context and meaningConnect the verse to real-life scenarios and experiencesEnjoy a wide selection of memorization activities, games and ideasYou’ll store up the treasure of God’s word in your hearts day by day.Structured but flexible, this resource is easily adapted to fit your busy schedule and preferences. Work through the devotional in order, or select your verse for the week based on a real-life situation your child is facing.About the AuthorKyle Bjerga serves as the Pastor of Discipleship and Family Ministries at Cityview Community Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. His passion is seeing families engage with God’s word together. His interests include a good cup of coffee, Chicago deep-dish pizza, baseball and going on adventures with his wife, Jackie, and his three boys.------------------------------------------------------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 the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Carl Laferton to talk about his brand-new book, Beginning with God: 92 Bible Devotions for Young Children.If you’ve got little ones at home, this is a resource you’re going to love. These devotions are designed to help young children discover our promise-keeping God in a way that’s both fun and meaningful.Each devotion is short, engaging, and easy to do, perfect for busy families, and just right for keeping young attention spans focused. More importantly, they’re helping lay the foundation for a lifelong love of God’s Word.As a family, you’ll spend intentional time together with Scripture through simple questions, guided prayers, and read-aloud moments from God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook.And it’s not just reading; there’s plenty of interaction built in. Every devotion includes optional activities, retelling prompts, and even a sticker that connects to the story you’ve just explored, which kids absolutely love.Here’s how each devotion is structured:You’ll start with a simple question to get your child thinking, followed by a short prayer. Then comes a read-aloud from God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook, along with a few easy review questions to reinforce what they’ve learned. You’ll wrap up with another prayer, a fun sticker moment, and an optional activity to bring it all to life.There’s so much here for kids to see, hear, talk about, and do, making Bible time something they genuinely look forward to.If you’re looking for a simple, meaningful way to connect with your preschooler or kindergartner and grow together in faith, Beginning with God is a fantastic place to start.------------------------------------------------------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 the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Amanda Jess about her new Christian children’s book, Adventures in the Friendly Forest: A 30-Day Storybook Devotional to Help Kids Grow in Faith and Character.Step into the Friendly Forest, where lovable animal friends discover what it means to trust God through life’s challenges. This beautifully illustrated 30-day devotional for kids blends engaging storytelling, biblical truth, and meaningful reflection to help children grow in faith, character, and friendship.When a powerful storm changes life in the forest, Blaze, Hensley, Hoo, Cubby, and Flora must work together to rebuild their home and help their community. Along the way, they discover that the most important changes happen inside their hearts.Perfect for family devotions, bedtime reading, Sunday school, and homeschool, each daily reading includes:• A short story following the Friendly Forest adventures• A Bible verse for kids that connects the story to God’s Word• Simple reflection questions for children• A memorable truth statement to reinforce the day’s lesson• A short prayer to help kids talk with GodAdventures in the Friendly Forest helps children understand that God is with them through every change, challenge, and new beginning and that those moments often help them grow into exactly who He created them to be.In this episode, Amanda Jess shares the heart behind the book, why storytelling is powerful for teaching kids about faith, and how parents can use story-based devotionals to nurture spiritual growth in their children.------------------------------------------------------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 the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author, speaker, and podcast host Willow Weston to discuss her powerful new book, Collide: Running Into Healing When Life Hands You Hurt (Tyndale Momentum, March 2026).In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Willow shares how true healing begins not by avoiding pain, but by bringing it directly into the presence of Jesus. Drawing from years of ministry, mentoring, and her widely followed Collide Bible Study, she offers practical encouragement for anyone walking through loss, trauma, grief, or spiritual struggle.Whether you are facing heartbreak, searching for purpose in suffering, or simply longing to experience God more deeply in difficult seasons, this episode offers biblical insight and real-world encouragement.In Collide, Willow Weston invites readers into a transformative journey of faith and healing, showing how God meets us directly in our wounds and uses even our hardest experiences for redemption and restoration.In this episode, you’ll discover:• How faith plays a role in emotional and spiritual healing • Why running toward pain, not away from it, leads to transformation • How God meets us personally in seasons of grief, trauma, and loss • Practical encouragement for anyone seeking hope and restoration • The inspiration behind Willow Weston’s new Christian book, CollideThis conversation is perfect for listeners interested in Christian living, spiritual growth, trauma recovery, grief healing, and deepening their relationship with God.------------------------------------------------------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 the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week on the podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki talk with authors Eric Geiger and Erin Geiger about their new devotional, 50 Days to Embracing (and Enjoying) Who God Says You Are.Pastor and bestselling author Eric Geiger, senior pastor of Mariners Church, joins forces with his teenage daughter Eden Geiger to offer teens a powerful, identity-shaping devotional: 50 Days to Embracing (and Enjoying) Who God Says You Are (Wander, January 2026). Designed for young readers navigating cultural pressure and self-definition, this seven-week devotional helps teens discover lasting confidence grounded in biblical truth.In today’s culture, teens are constantly bombarded with messages suggesting identity is defined by appearance, interests, music, or social status. This conversation explores how faith provides a stronger foundation, helping young people move beyond comparison and confusion to embrace the identity God has uniquely given them.Through daily reflections, Scripture insights, and perspective from both parent and teen voices, Eric and Eden guide readers toward understanding who they are through grace rather than performance. The devotional encourages teens to stop striving to fit cultural expectations and instead find freedom and purpose in God’s design for their lives.Tune in as Tricia and Mike discuss:Helping teens develop a Christ-centered identityParenting and discipleship insights from a pastor and fatherCultural pressures facing today’s youthPractical ways families can engage devotionals togetherHow faith brings clarity, confidence, and joy in self-understandingIf you are looking for Christian resources for teens, youth devotionals, or faith-based identity guidance, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical perspective for both parents and young listeners.------------------------------------------------------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 the message of the Bible. Visit TheBibleforKids.com to learn more today!The Bible for Kids Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org