In this episode, Randall sits down with Rickey Boyd—animator, artist, and past puppeteer with Jim Henson’s team on The Muppet Show. Rickey brings his wealth of storytelling experience to share about animating the latest Slugs & Bugs music video for "Lydia, Seller of Purple."

With the unique challenge of balancing biblical earnestness with fun and silliness, Rickey unpacks his journey and creative process with us. He takes us behind the scenes into how he immersed himself in the story of Lydia, Paul, Silas, and Luke—studying biblical history to shape character design, movement, culture, and even the ships of the time, and how humor and playfulness became powerful tools for telling the story faithfully.

Fans will also love hearing about Rickey’s central role as the voice of Doug the Slug and head puppeteer on The Slugs & Bugs Show. Whether you’re a parent, a fan of animation, or just someone who loves to see faith and creativity intersect, this conversation is a delightful window into how art, history, and play can come together to tell stories that last.

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Join Randall Goodgame for a conversation with Sunday Songs co-producer Kyle Schonewill about the making of the new album.

In this episode, Kyle shares what it was like to shape each track, with a special spotlight on He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. Hear how the lyrics inspired choices about who would sing and how harmonies were built, how the team crafted a fresh arrangement for a new generation, and the inside stories behind the standout musical moments—from the legendary sax solo to Kyle’s own groove-packed bass.

If you love discovering how great music comes to life, this episode is a must-listen.

What does it look like to teach children not just songs about God, but songs that invite them to worship God? In this episode, Randall Goodgame sits down with Laney Stayton, Curriculum Coordinator for Teach Us to Worship, a new resource from the Presbyterian Church in America.

Laney and her team commissioned Slugs & Bugs’ latest single, “Oh Come, Let Us Worship”—a joyful, word-for-word setting of Psalm 95:6-7 (ESV)—as the theme song for their new curriculum. Together, Randall and Laney unpack how these verses shape children’s understanding of who God is, what it means to worship, and how it connects us in community.

You’ll hear why teaching theology through scripture songs matters from the youngest ages and gain a vision for multigenerational participation in worship.

✨ Resources & Links:

Listen to “Oh Come, Let Us Worship” → https://youtu.be/KVlUd0eDd1M

Learn more about the Teach Us to Worship curriculum → https://teachustoworship.org/

Explore Slugs & Bugs music and resources → https://slugsandbugs.com/

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How do you take one of the most beloved children’s songs of all time and make it brand new? In this first episode of The Slugs & Bugs Podcast, Randall Goodgame sits down with John-Mark McGaha to talk about his irresistible a cappella arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine.”

With influences ranging from Take 6 to the TV show Scrubs, John-Mark pulls back the curtain on his creative process—sharing how early musical memories and nerdy chord progressions all came together to make a fresh take on this classic Sunday school song.

But beyond the craft, “This Little Light of Mine” carries a timeless message: we are called to shine the light of Christ in a dark world. John-Mark and Randall reflect on the importance of teaching children not just the melody, but the meaning—that their voices, their lives, and their faith can illuminate hope wherever they go.

✨ Resources & Links:

Watch the “This Little Light of Mine” music video → https://youtu.be/msc_JW2eTfo 

Preorder the new Sunday Songs album → https://slugsandbugs.com/products/sunday-songs-cd

Explore more Slugs & Bugs music → https://slugsandbugs.com/

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