Passing Faith to the Next Generation with Tricia Goyer

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, regular host Tricia Goyer takes the guest seat as Amy Parker joins her for a conversation about prayer, family, and a legacy of faith that reaches across generations.

Tricia shares the remarkable story of the Moravians, whose commitment to Scripture, prayer, and missions continues to inspire believers today. Through her daughter’s life and ministry in the Czech Republic, Tricia has seen how churches are building community, sharing Jesus, and bringing hope through everyday relationships.

Amy an...

This week we welcome author Hannah E. Harrison to the podcast to talk about her new book.

The Good Farmer and the Worried Donkey is an honest and heartwarming picture book that reminds us that we are not alone and God is our strength. This story beautifully captures the essence of Matthew 11 (“his yoke is easy and his burden is light”) and the parable of the sower.

Charlie is a small donkey who works for the miller, but he’s not the strongest and he sometimes makes the miller mad. When a farmer comes and takes...

This week hosts Sarah Humphrey and Tricia Goyer talk with Thomas West, senior pastor of Nashville First Baptist Church on his new children's book The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids.

Help children build a strong biblical foundation and confidently navigate today's culture with this engaging, gospel-centered catechism designed specifically for ages 8–12.

Based on the trusted adult resource, The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids equips parents, grandparents, Bible teachers, homeschool families, and church leaders with a practical tool for teaching the essential truths of the Christian faith. Through 50 foundational questions and answers, children learn how God's Wo...

This week on the podcast hosts Amy Parker and Tricia Goyer talk with Allen Brokken about his newest books and his Daily Bible Reader's partnership with the Action Bible.

Equipping the next generation with a love for God’s Word is harder than ever in a culture dominated by digital distractions and screen time. To help parents and ministries fight this digital noise, Towers of Light Christian Resources has partnered with global device manufacturer MegaVoice and David C. Cook a ministry of Cook Media Global to launch a groundbreaking offline biblical literacy system.

We are pa...

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 tran...

This week host Mike Nawrocki talks with his usual cohost Tricia Goyer and her son Nathan Goyer about their new book, Twist of Time.

They thought they were fighting a war. They didn’t know it was the end of time.

In 1945, war rages across Europe, but deep beneath Prague, another kind of battle is unfolding. It’s a fight not just for land or power but for the very soul of humanity.

Kateřina Dubová, a brave journalist turned spy, receives a mysterious gift from a high-ranking Nazi officer—a jewel tied to a ter...

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 includ...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Jennifer Marshall Bleakley about her new book, Thank You for Loving Me, and other things your pet wants you to know.

When someone you love loses an animal friend, it’s hard to know how to comfort them. There are no right words and no easy answers—just a deep ache where a beloved companion used to be.

What they long for most is reassurance: that their pet felt every bit of their love—and that their love still lives on.

Written entire...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with authors Teri McKinley and Crystal Bowman about their new book, C is for Creation.

This rhyming ABC story takes kids through the seven days of the biblical account of creation.

The Holy Spirit moved about.

God's Son was present too.

The story of CREATION

is wonderful and true.

Joining M Is for Manger and R Is for Risen, C Is for Creation is the third picture book in the series of rhyming ABC stories written by award-winning...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with authors Jack and Liz Hagler about their book series, Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure.

Readers will follow 10-year-old Patrick as he draws silly comics about his weird life. Just how weird is Patrick’s life? It’s so weird that Patrick gets yanked out of his room and into the Bible! In each book, Patrick meets a different Bible character who acts as a tour guide through a portion of the Bible.

In Over My Head, Patrick meets Moses, who leads him on...

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...

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 high...

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...

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 mult...

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...

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author Connor Shram to discuss the newest release in the Jesus Is for Kids series, Jesus and the Outsiders.

Who is Jesus, and why does His message still matter for kids today? Authors Connor Shram and Jared Neusch are passionate about helping children discover the real Jesus through engaging Bible stories that build faith, compassion, and trust in God from an early age. Their Jesus Is for Kids series introduces children to the heart of the Gospel through imaginative storytelling, humor, and...

This week on the The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer are joined by authors Troy Schmidt and Dan Lynch to discuss ALIVE, the thrilling final book in THE SEVEN series.

In Book 7, Josh, Maria, and the rest of THE SEVEN travel through time for one final battle to stop Bales and protect biblical history, but they soon face something they never expected. Packed with action, faith, mystery, and adventure, ALIVE brings the epic Christian time-travel series to an unforgettable conclusion.

THE SEVEN is a bestselling Christian middle grade adventure series...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with Butch Hartman about his animated carton, In The Garden.

Butch Hartman is an award-winning animator, creator, and producer best known for creating some of Nickelodeon’s most successful animated series, including The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom, T.U.F.F. Puppy, and Bunsen Is a Beast. Over his 20-year tenure at Nickelodeon, Hartman helped shape the network’s golden era of animation, with The Fairly OddParents becoming its third-longest-running animated series, earning multiple Emmy and Annie Award nominations and two BMI Cable Awards.

Following his time...

This week, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Champ Thornton about his new children’s book, It’s Good to Be a Boy.

This fun, upbeat, and faith-filled picture book offers a joyful and encouraging vision of boyhood, helping kids understand and celebrate God’s good design. With engaging language and a memorable, action-oriented refrain, this is a read-aloud families will come back to again and again.

“It’s so refreshing to find a book that reminds us that God has a good plan for creating us. We can relax and enjoy who we are...

This week hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki talk with author Dominique Okonkwo about her new picture book, God of Wonders.

Set along the shore, God of Wonders invites children into a beach adventure filled with curiosity, creativity, and faith. From seashells and ocean waves to hermit crabs and sea creatures, every moment points to the beauty and design of God’s creation.

Through engaging rhymes and vivid illustrations, Dominique shares how science and faith work together, helping young readers see the natural world as a reflection of God’s handiwork. As a young boy and...

This week Mike and Tricia talk with co-authors Brock Eastman & Shawn Stevenson about Book one in their Parable Port series, The Sower's Secret.

A hilarious action-adventure series for Christian kids set in a town where the parables of Jesus literally come to life.

When Anthony and his mom move to the seaside town of Parable Port, they’re just hoping for a fresh start. Anthony soon finds out that there’s something unusual about this little town: it’s a place where Jesus’ parables come to life in surprising ways.

The adventure begins when a flo...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome author Rob Currie to discuss his powerful new middle-grade historical novel, Time for Courage.

Set during the final months of World War II in the Netherlands, Time for Courage tells the gripping story of ordinary families who risked everything to save Jewish children from the Nazis. When the German occupation intensifies and the Gestapo begins hunting Jewish youth, the only hope for survival comes from the brave men and women of the Dutch Resistance.

In this sequel to Hunger Winter, thirteen-year-old Dirk and...

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 foundati...

This week hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with authors Brock Eastham and Shaun Stevenson about their new book, The Sower’s Secret.

A hilarious action-adventure series for Christian kids set in a town where the parables of Jesus literally come to life.

When Anthony and his mom move to the seaside town of Parable Port, they’re just hoping for a fresh start. Anthony soon finds out that there’s something unusual about this little town: it’s a place where Jesus’ parables come to life in surprising ways.

The adventure begins when...

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...

Teaching Kids How to Pray: Christy Hooper and Jonathan Hooper Share the Heart Behind Pray Pals

This week on The Bible for Kids Podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome authors Christy Hooper and Jonathan Hooper to talk about their new Christian children’s book, Pray Pals: When We Pray, What Do We Say? This engaging and faith-building storybook helps children learn how to pray using Jesus’ example from the Lord’s Prayer.

Designed for young readers ages 3 and up, Pray Pals introduces kids to prayer through four lovable characters, each representing a key part o...

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...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author and pediatrician Dr. Scott James to talk about his new children’s picture book, Deep Breath, Little Whisper.

In a world where many kids feel anxious, overstimulated, and constantly on the go, Dr. James offers families a calming, faith-centered approach to peace through prayer. His latest book, Deep Breath, Little Whisper (releasing February 10, 2026), introduces children to the practice of breath prayers, a simple spiritual habit that teaches them connecting with God can be as natural as taking a deep breath.

Th...

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 cu...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Sarah Philpott to talk about her new children’s book, Wake Up, Little Seed—a beautifully crafted Christian board book that blends faith, farming, and plant science for young readers.

From seed to table, Wake Up, Little Seed (Tyndale, February 2026) is an interactive lift-the-flap board book that introduces toddlers and preschoolers to real-world plant life cycles through the lens of God’s purposeful design. With each turn of the page, children discover that growth doesn’t happen by accident—it follows a thoughtful...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with author Emmanuel Jean Russell to talk about his powerful new book, Hello! My Name Is Emmanuel.

In Hello! My Name Is Emmanuel (Tyndale, September 2025), Emmanuel Jean Russell—adopted son of bestselling author Karen Kingsbury—shares a deeply moving story of faith, adoption, identity, and finding home.

Born in Haiti, Emmanuel was lovingly raised by his grandmother, who regularly reminded him that his name means “God is with us.” His life took a dramatic turn when he was adopted into the Kingsbury family...

This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer sit down with children’s book author Talia Messina to talk about her upcoming picture book, God’s Name for Me, releasing from Tyndale Kids in September 2025.

We all have funny or affectionate nicknames given by family and loved ones—names that may be silly, sweet, or deeply personal, but still part of who we are. Does your child have a special nickname that’s just for them?

In God’s Name for Me, Talia Messina brings together a diverse group of children who share the...

This week on the podcast, hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki sit down with Rev. Esau McCaulley—renowned biblical scholar, theologian, professor, and author—to discuss his powerful new children’s Bible, God’s Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible: The Story of God’s Big Diverse Family.

In this meaningful conversation, Esau McCaulley shares the heart behind creating a storybook Bible that faithfully tells Scripture while highlighting God’s intentional design for ethnic diversity, justice, compassion, and care for the vulnerable. Written with both scholarly depth and the warmth of a father’s voice, God’s Colorful Kingdom Storybook Bible...

This week on the Christian parenting podcast The Bible for Kids, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome returning guest Valerie Ellis to share all about her brand-new release, Wild Faith Devotional for Kids: 52 Amazing Animals That Point to One Great God.

In this inspiring episode, Valerie introduces families to a devotional packed with incredible animals—flamingos, snakes, capybaras, glass frogs, rock-climbing gobies, and more—that help kids understand God’s creativity, love, and design in the world around them. Parents and kids will discover how each creature reveals powerful spiritual truths that point young believers toward deeper...

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!

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This week on The Bible for Kids 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 after their parents mysteriously disappear. When the children discover the Armor of God, they realize that protecting the Tower of Light may be the only way to bring their parents home—and stop the encroaching darkness th...

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. As the series unfolds, the kids find one another, uncover their purpose, and unite to stop a powerful villain determined to rewrite and disrupt key moments in Bible history.

In Book Six, ESCAPE, Jo...

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 has written more than 90 books for children, teens, and families. Through stories grounded in Scripture and history, she helps the next generation understand that God hears us, God responds, and faithful prayer can shap...

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 Christ to young readers with a beautifully illustrated picture book designed for children ages 4–8.

You Are Beloved is based on the timeless prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi. It help...

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 honest voice, a parent’s wisdom, and insights from mental health professionals.

When high school athlete Ollie Lia faced a crippling season of anxiety and depression, his mom, Amber, felt terrified and helpless...