The Bible for Kids Podcast

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

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 biblical truth.
In Jesus and the Outsiders (Tyndale Kids, May 2026), kids learn an important lesson about inclusion, kindness, and loving others the way Jesus did. This entertaining Christian picture book for families, churches, and children’s ministry explores what it feels like to be left out and shows how Jesus welcomed outsiders with grace and compassion.
The book highlights three powerful Bible stories about belonging and acceptance:
• The Samaritan woman at the well
• Zacchaeus
• The repentant thief on the cross
Through humorous storytelling and colorful illustrations, children discover that Jesus loves people from every background and calls us to show kindness, acceptance, and friendship to others. Parents, homeschool families, pastors, and children’s ministry leaders will find this a meaningful read-aloud that helps kids better understand the love of Christ and the importance of including others.
Listen now to hear Connor Shram share the inspiration behind Jesus and the Outsiders, the mission of the Jesus Is for Kids series, and why helping children know Jesus personally can shape a lifelong faith.
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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 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 that follows a group of kids who discover supernatural gifts connected to the fruits of the Spirit. Together, they battle forces attempting to alter key moments in Bible history. Along the way, readers explore real archaeology, biblical events, hidden clues, and secret codes that make every book an interactive adventure for young readers.
If your family enjoys Christian books for kids, Bible-based adventures, time-travel stories, mystery series, or faith-filled middle reader fiction, this episode is a must-listen.
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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 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 at Nickelodeon, Hartman expanded into digital media and family-focused entertainment, partnering with Pocket.watch to launch HobbyKids Adventures, which quickly reached millions of views and expanded into national retail. A prominent digital creator, Hartman has built a combined social following of millions across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, where he continues to engage fans through animation, commentary, and creative education.
Hartman is the author of MAD HUSTLE and Christian Creativity, and is the founder and CEO of Butch Hartman Studios, a production company dedicated to creating family-friendly content for global audiences. Current projects include The Garden Cartoon, The Big Blue Book, and The Marriage Show. He also illustrated the Garden Children’s Bible (HarperCollins).
In addition to his creative work, Hartman co-founded The Lion & Lamb Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting faith-informed, family-friendly entertainment and educational resources that protect and uplift children and families. He is also a co-founder of Hartman House, a nonprofit supporting underprivileged children worldwide through education, housing, and humanitarian aid. For more information about Butch Hartman and Butch Hartman Studios, visit www.thebutchhartmanstudios.com. 
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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