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Wonder with the Word is a weekly podcast that invites children (and the childlike!) to explore the gospels through the power of imagination and curiosity. Each episode features a story about Jesus from the Catholic lectionary, bringing Scripture to life in a way that's engaging and accessible for young listeners. Through gentle 'I wonder' questions and guided imagination, kids are empowered to connect with the stories on a personal level.
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In this episode, we explore Jesus's famous Sermon on the Mount, where he teaches about a different kind of happiness and blessing. Based on Matthew 5:1-12a, we wonder about Jesus's surprising words and what it means to be truly blessed in God's kingdom.
In today's episode, we wonder about Jesus calling his first disciples by the Sea of Galilee. What did the fishermen see in Jesus that made them drop everything and follow him? We'll use our imaginations to explore this story from Matthew 4:12-23 and think about what it means to hear Jesus calling us.
In this episode, we wonder about the moment when John the Baptist sees Jesus coming toward him and tells everyone who Jesus really is. We'll imagine what it was like to witness the Spirit descending like a dove and explore what it means to point others toward Jesus (John 1:29-34).
Today we wonder about the story of Jesus' baptism in the Jordan River, when the heavens opened and God's voice spoke words of love (Matthew 3:13-17). Join us as we imagine what it might have been like to stand by the water that day and wonder why Jesus chose to be baptized.
Join Lydia as we wonder about the Wise Men who traveled from far away to find baby Jesus. We'll imagine what it was like to follow a star across the desert, bringing precious gifts to a newborn king. This episode explores Matthew 2:1-12 and invites children to consider what gifts they might bring to Jesus.
On the Feast of the Holy Family, we wonder about a time when Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus had to leave their home and travel to a faraway place to stay safe. We'll imagine what it was like for them to trust God's protection even when things felt scary and uncertain. (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23)
Joseph discovers that Mary is going to have a baby, and he doesn't understand how this could be. Even though he's confused, Joseph shows us what it means to be kind and to trust God, even when God's plans are surprising. (Matthew 1:18-24)
John the Baptist sends his friends to ask Jesus an important question: "Are you really the one we've been waiting for?" Jesus answers by pointing to all the wonderful things happening around him. This episode invites children to wonder about doubt, hope, and how we recognize God's love at work in the world. (Matthew 11:2-11)
In this episode, we meet John the Baptist, a brave messenger who lived in the wilderness and called people to get ready for Jesus. As we hear John's story from the Gospel of Matthew (3:1-12), we'll wonder what it means to prepare our hearts and why John knew that someone even greater was coming.
This Sunday begins the first week of Advent, a special season when we prepare our hearts for Jesus's coming. In this episode, we explore Jesus's teaching about being ready and awake, found in Matthew 24:37-44. We wonder what it means to stay alert and how we can prepare our hearts during this Advent season.
In this episode, we explore the story of Jesus on the cross alongside two criminals (Luke 23:35-43). While some people mocked Jesus, one criminal saw something different—a king who could somehow save. We'll wonder together about what it means to ask Jesus to remember us, and how even in the darkest moments, Jesus offers hope and promises to be with us.
In this episode, we explore Jesus' words about difficult times and discover how God promises to be with us always. Children will wonder about what it means to be brave, how we can trust God when things are scary, and why Jesus tells us not to worry about what to say. (Luke 21:5-19)
In this episode, we wonder about a surprising story from the Gospel of John (2:13-22), where Jesus goes to the temple in Jerusalem and does something unexpected. What was Jesus feeling? Why did he act this way? And what does it mean when Jesus talks about a temple being destroyed and raised up in three days? Join us as we use our curiosity and imagination to explore this mysterious story.
In today's episode, we explore John 6:37-40, where Jesus makes a beautiful promise about welcoming everyone who comes to him and promises that no one will be lost. Perfect for All Souls Day, this episode invites children to wonder about Jesus's promise of eternal life and how he welcomes all people with open arms.
In this episode, we wonder about Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:9-14. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it means to pray with honesty and humility, and discover how Jesus invites us to come before God just as we are.
Have you ever asked for something over and over again? In today's episode, we explore a parable Jesus told about a persistent widow and an unjust judge from Luke 18:1-8. Together, we'll wonder what it means to keep praying, even when it feels like no one is listening, and discover what this surprising story teaches us about God's love for us.
Have you ever forgotten to say thank you to someone who helped you? In this episode, we explore the story of ten people who were healed by Jesus, but only one came back to say thanks (Luke 17:11-19). We'll wonder about what it means to be grateful and why saying thank you matters so much.
In this episode, we explore Luke 17:5-10, where the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, and Jesus responds with surprising words about mustard seeds and servants. We'll wonder together about what faith really means and how even the smallest faith can be enough.
In this episode we explore Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31. Children are invited to wonder about what it means to truly see the people around us and how God calls us to care for one another, especially those who are struggling.
Join Lydia as we explore one of Jesus' most puzzling parables from Luke 16:1-13. We'll wonder about a manager who does something sneaky but gets praised for being clever, and what Jesus might be teaching us about friendship, money, and what really matters in life.
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