The Bible for Kids Podcast

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Elizabeth Laing Thompson about her new book, In Season: A 90-Day Devotional for Female Student Athletes to Build Faith, Strengthen Confidence, and Train a Growth Mindset
This devotional beautifully captures the heart of what sports can teach us, not merely about competition but about purpose, faith, and the strength of the human spirit. -- Jackie Joyner-Kersee, six-time Olympic medalist
Discover your ultimate playbook for faith and athletics with In Season, a 90-day devotional for young female athletes. With interactive features such as goal setting, progress check-ins, reflection questions, and journaling prompts, In Season offers busy athletes everything they need to prioritize their spiritual growth while balancing their sport, academics, and relationships.
No matter her athletic goals or level of play, every girl who competes in a sport faces similar joys and challenges throughout her athletic season: The excitement of competition. The sense of belonging. The pressure to win. The athletic season is a physical, emotional, and spiritual roller-coaster ride, and many girls feel so overextended and overwhelmed that they struggle to stay spiritually connected.
In Season is a 90-day devotional that will meet girls where they're at. Tailored for young female athletes, each short devotion offers a much-needed spiritual perspective as readers navigate the highs and lows of sports and life, including building friendships and teamwork, developing leadership skills, cultivating a growth mindset, and more. With Scripture-infused reflections, real-life athlete stories, and practical exercises, In Season is intentionally designed to encourage resilience, confidence, and joy both on and off the field.
In Season features:
real-world stories and experiences from female athletes in a variety of sports, ranging from high school varsity to the pro level
inspiring Scripture verses to offer strength and encouragement
thought-provoking questions and action steps that readers can put into practice right away
weekly goal-setting and check-ins to track physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being and progress
No athlete should play their season alone. In Season is the playbook girls need to thrive all season long.

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Josh Cooley about his latest book, Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2: 100 True Stories of Real People with Godly Faith!
One book was not enough! With over 50,000 copies sold of the first Heroes of the Bible Devotional, enjoy 100 MORE heroic devotions for kids ages 8–12. 
In the same time-tested format as the bestselling first Heroes of the Bible Devotional, this second installment, Heroes of the Bible Devotional 2, presents 90 more devotions of Bible characters plus 10 key members of the early church.
These devotionals for kids highlight the power of God working through regular believers, people whose stories are in the Bible. Learn about Christian heroes like Job who survived intense trials, Habakkuk who asked hard questions, Rahab who saved Jewish spies, and more!
Filled with exciting, comic-book-style drawings, this children’s devotional includes:
Message from Headquarters―direct instructions from the Bible
A Hero’s Tale―90 devotions about real people in the Bible and their heroic stories of failure and triumph
Decoding the Message―apply the hero’s story to your life today
Battle Plan―a personal guide to help you establish habits to help you live like the hero 
Related Reading―Scripture references to show how God wove one big story
Hero Highlight―a short take away to remember 
Gospel Connection―Links the story to the gospel story

Plus Extra Special Features:
10 bonus devotionals about key early church believers 
A mix of men and women who believed in God 
Fresh, action-packed graphics of Bible heroes 

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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 Lindsey Goff Viducich about her new book, The Amazing Brain Club.
Is your child a whirlwind of creativity, bursting with ideas and energy? Do they sometimes struggle in a world that doesn't quite understand their unique brilliance or neurodiversity? The Amazing Brain Club is a picture book to help kids with ADHD discover that their "different" brain isn't a problem—it's a God-given gift—and to help those who interact with them understand how all brains are uniquely made.
This heartwarming picture book from author and educator Lindsey Goff Viducich (Love Does for Kids), celebrates the incredible gifts and talents of children with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), reminding them that they are intentionally and wonderfully made by God—and that all different kinds of minds belong in the Amazing Brain Club! Inside, you’ll discover:
Your ADHD Brain Is a Gift: Explore how your child's unique brain wiring and mindset makes them capable of amazing things, from imaginative thinking to creative problem-solving. This book helps them see their differences as strengths.
God's Perfect Plan for You: Find out how God lovingly created your child exactly as they are, ADHD and all. This book reinforces the message that they are deeply loved and cherished by God.
How to Navigate the Ups and Downs: Learn practical ways to manage the challenges of ADHD and celebrate the joys, empowering your child to thrive in their daily life.
Perfect for neurodiverse families and classrooms, The Amazing Brain Club isn't just for kids with ADHD—it's for everyone! This book helps neurotypical children understand and appreciate the unique perspectives of their siblings, classmates, and friends, fostering empathy and inclusion. It's a beautiful reminder that we all belong in God's family.
Inside The Amazing Brain Club, your child will discover:
Engaging illustrations that bring the message to life
A positive and empowering perspective on ADHD
Biblical truths about the way all brains are designed and how they perfectly fit into God's family
Text that speaks to children’s feelings and experiences
Give the gift of self-acceptance and celebrate the amazing brains in your life!
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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

Helping Kids Stay Engaged in Church: The New Faith-Based Journal for Ages 7–11 from the Creators of GO Bible
What if kids could stay focused during church, remember what they learned, and grow deeper in their faith every week?
That's the goal behind Sunday Scribbles, a year-long Christian journal for kids ages 7–11 designed to help children actively engage during church services, Sunday school, children's church, and family worship. Created by the team behind GO Bible, this interactive journal transforms passive listening into meaningful spiritual growth.
With five rotating weekly layouts, Sunday Scribbles appeals to multiple learning styles through writing, drawing, coloring, reflection, and fun listening activities. The result is a screen-free tool that helps children pay attention, retain biblical truths, and apply what they learn to everyday life.
Each weekly spread includes space for kids to:
• Record the date, lesson title, and favorite worship song
• Color and reflect on Scripture-based artwork from the New Living Translation (NLT)
• Play "Sermon Bingo" by listening for key faith words such as Jesus, God, prayer, faith, and worship
• Reflect on how the lesson applies to their own lives
• Take notes on new Bible truths they discover
Beyond the weekly activities, Sunday Scribbles includes valuable discipleship resources for children:
• A kid-friendly glossary of Christian terms
• An overview of the major themes in every book of the Bible
• An explanation of worship and why it matters
• A Lord's Prayer coloring activity
• Practical guidance for following Jesus every day
• A GO Bible map tracing Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land
Whether used at church, Sunday school, children's ministry, or at home, Sunday Scribbles becomes a personal faith keepsake that helps children track their spiritual growth throughout the year.
How Sunday Scribbles Connects to GO Bible
The mission of GO Bible has always been to help kids move beyond simply knowing Bible stories to actually living out their faith.
Sunday Scribbles reinforces that mission by helping children move what they learn from their heads into their hearts. As kids listen, reflect, write, and respond to God's Word, they begin developing habits of faith that lead to action.
The promise of GO Bible is simple: "When God calls, it's time to GO."
Faith leads to action, and Sunday Scribbles helps children take the next step by engaging with God's truth in a way that is personal, memorable, and life-changing.

This week host Tricia Goyer talks with go-host and author Mike Nawrocki as well as producer, singer, songwritter, Steve Taylor to catch up on The Dead Sea Squirrels and the newest book release, #13, CyperSquirrels
The Dead Sea Squirrels discover artificial intelligence! Begin a new story arc in the hilarious action-packed adventure series by Veggie Tales’ Mike Nawrocki.
Merle, Pearl, Michael, Justin, and Sadie thought their epic adventures in Israel were over. But after returning to Tennessee, they’re faced with an even bigger challenge―make-up homework! Desperate to escape the mountain of assignments, Michael and Justin strike a deal with their teacher and agree to create an educational presentation for the class about their time abroad. Sounds easy, right? But how can they keep Merle and Pearl a secret when they’re in every photo? With artificial intelligence!
Merle discovers the wonders of AI and encourages the boys to use it to create an epic presentation featuring questionable images of the squirrels’ AI-generated doppelgangers, Uncle Merge and Aunt Purge. But will their teacher believe their elaborate story of car chases, illegal border crossings, and daring rescues? As things spiral out of control, the boys begin to wonder if the cost of lying is worth it.
Book #13 in the popular Christian kids’ book series packed with adventure and family-friendly humor
Cute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers
Young readers will learn about the Bible story of Daniel in the Lions’ Den and remaining truthful in the midst of hardship
Includes strong themes and life lessons about honesty and integrity
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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