Real Cool History for Kids

By Angela O'Dell

Real Cool History for Kids is a storytelling podcast that brings history to life for curious kids and families through engaging, true stories told from a Biblical worldview.

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Number 1: The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna)
Episode 187: The Faith of Susanna Wesley (a special episode for Susanna) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back more than 350 years to meet Susanna Wesley, an intelligent, determined woman whose influence reached far beyond her own home. Susanna raised and educated a large family through poverty, loss, and even a terrifying house fire. She taught her sons and daughters at home, held gatherings that eventually drew hundreds of people, and faithfully encouraged her children to learn, think, and grow in their faith. Two of those children—John and Charles Wesley—would grow up to have an enormous influence on Christian history. Join me as we discover how one faithful mother, quietly doing the work God placed in front of her, helped shape generations to come. In this episode, kids will learn about: Susanna Wesley's childhood and education What homeschooling looked like in the Wesley household The dramatic 1709 fire and rescue of young John Wesley Susanna's Sunday gatherings at the Epworth rectory John and Charles Wesley and the beginnings of the Methodist movement How ordinary, faithful work can have an impact far beyond what we can see This episode was requested by a young listener named Susanna! • Take your exploration further with the printable activity packet available on our Patreon Platform! • Would you like the chance to be part of the Real Cool History for Kids podcast? Send your audio-request for a special episode HERE! • Tell us what you think of the Real Cool History for Kids podcast (or Angela's other work) by leaving an audio-review HERE! Your review may be chosen to be included in an episode!
August 24, 202618min
Number 2: The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!)
Episode 180: The Boston Tea Party: Tea, Taxes, and Trouble (This episode is for Max Hanna!) In this episode of Real Cool History for Kids, we travel back to colonial Boston to learn about one of the most important events leading up to the American Revolution! Why were the colonists so upset about tea taxes? What did "No taxation without representation" mean? And what happened on that cold December night when colonists disguised themselves and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor? Join us as we learn about courage, freedom, and one of the moments that helped lead America toward independence. 🎧 Families: Be watching for something NEW coming soon to the Real Cool History for Kids homepage! Soon, listeners will be able to send in episode requests using their own voice recordings and leave short audio messages and reviews about what they're learning through the podcast. You might even hear your voice featured in a future episode! 📚 Patreon families can find printable resources and activities to go along with this episode inside Patreon.
May 18, 202621min
Number 3: Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps)
Episode 173: Christopher Columbus Sails the Ocean Blue (a special episode for Eliza Lipps) Find out more about Real Cool History for Kids Podcast show resources on the Show Homepage!
February 09, 202617min
Number 4: Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles)
Episode 185: Isaac Cline and the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 (a special episode for Ava and Myles) Join us for the incredible true story of Isaac Cline, the meteorologist who faced the deadliest natural disaster in American history—the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Discover how hurricanes were predicted before modern technology, why Galveston was so vulnerable, and how one devastating storm forever changed weather forecasting in the United States. Along the way, we'll learn about courage, preparation, and trusting God through life's storms. • Take your exploration further with the printable activity packet available on our Patreon Platform! • Would you like the chance to be part of the Real Cool History for Kids podcast? Send your audio-request for a special episode HERE! • Tell us what you think of the Real Cool History for Kids podcast (or Angela's other work) by leaving an audio-review HERE! Your review may be chosen to be included in an episode!
July 27, 202619min
Number 5: The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora)
Episode 177: The Adventures of Davy Crockett (a special episode for Gabriel Zamora) Check out the show homepage!
April 06, 202617min