Wonder with the Word

In this Easter episode, children are invited to imagine themselves at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning. Using John 20:1-9, we'll wonder about Mary Magdalene's discovery, Peter and John's race to the tomb, and what it might have felt like to discover that Jesus wasn't there. This episode encourages children to use their imagination to enter into the joy and mystery of the Resurrection.

In this episode, children explore the story of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem from Luke 19:28-40. Through guided wondering questions, children are invited to imagine themselves in the crowd welcoming Jesus and to ponder why Jesus chose to ride a donkey, how the disciples felt giving up their cloaks, and what might happen if the stones really did cry out.

In this episode, children will wonder about the story from John 8:1-11 where Jesus encounters a woman accused of wrongdoing and responds with wisdom and compassion, inviting everyone to think about forgiveness and how we treat others who make mistakes.

In this episode, we explore the Parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Jesus tells this story about a father with two sons, one who leaves home and wastes all his money before returning, and another who stays home but struggles with forgiveness. Through this parable, children are invited to wonder about God's love that always welcomes us home.

In this episode, children will wonder about Jesus' parable of the fig tree from Luke 13:1-9, exploring themes of patience, growth, and second chances.

In this episode, children will imagine being present at the Transfiguration of Jesus (Luke 9:28b-36), where Jesus' appearance changed and he spoke with Moses and Elijah. Through wondering questions, children will explore the mystery of Jesus' divine nature revealed to his friends.

In this episode, children will wonder about Jesus' time in the wilderness when he was tempted by the devil (Luke 4:1-13). This story is particularly meaningful during the season of Lent as we reflect on Jesus' preparation for his ministry and how he faced difficult choices.

In this episode, children explore Jesus's teachings about self-reflection, honesty, and how what's in our hearts influences our actions. Based on Luke 6:39-45, Jesus uses engaging metaphors about blind guides, specks and logs in eyes, and trees and their fruit to help us think about how we treat others and what comes from our hearts.

In this episode, children explore Jesus's challenging teachings about loving our enemies and being kind to those who aren't kind to us (Luke 6:27-38). Through guided imagination and wondering questions, young listeners are invited to consider what it means to love others the way Jesus teaches.

In this episode, children explore Jesus's teaching about true happiness from Luke 6:17, 20-26, commonly known as the Beatitudes. Through guided imagination and wondering, young listeners will discover how Jesus's view of happiness might be different from what the world tells us.