Catholic Bible & Saint Stories for Kids

What happens when we run from God?
As Lent approaches, join me for a powerful, story-style retelling of Jonah and the Whale, perfect for Catholic families.
In Part 1, we step into Jonah’s anger, his fear of Nineveh, the raging storm at sea, and the dramatic moment he is swallowed by a great fish. Why would a prophet try to run in the opposite direction from God? And what does that say about our own hearts as Lent begins?
This episode is ideal for:• Bedtime during the first week of Lent• Family listening on the way to school• Preparing hearts for Ash Wednesday
In Part 2, we’ll discover what Jonah’s time in the darkness has to do with ashes, mercy, and the 40 days of Lent.
🎙 Catholic Bible & Saint Stories for Kids — with Dave StaplesListening together helps families grow in faith.
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Jesus finishes one of His most powerful parables — and shows us what God’s love really looks like.
In Part II of The Prodigal Son, families will hear the breathtaking moment when a loving father runs to embrace his son, restores his dignity, and invites everyone into a joyful celebration. Through imaginative storytelling, humor, and gentle reflection, kids will discover that God’s love is never earned — it’s always a gift.
Perfect for Catholic families with kids ages 6–14:✨ Bedtime wind-down🚗 The school drive🙏 Sunday quiet time
Stay until the end for a short guided prayer and these simple family discussion moments:
• If our family threw a welcome-home party tonight, what one food and song would you request?• Which son did you feel more like today — the younger one who made mistakes, or the older one who felt envious? Why?• What did you feel God wanted you to know today?• If you were returning from a hard day, what do you think God would say to you when you came back?
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This time, Jesus is telling the story, so step into one of Jesus’ most powerful parables with this imaginative, kid-friendly Catholic story meditation for families! In Part 1 of The Prodigal Son, we follow a young man who leaves his father’s home searching for happiness — only to discover how far his heart has wandered.
Perfect for Catholic families with kids ages 6–14, this episode blends storytelling, real-life kid examples, and a gentle guided prayer to help children reflect on small everyday choices and God’s constant love.
✨ Great for:
Bedtime wind-down
The school drive
Sunday quiet time
Family prayer moments
Parents — stay until the end for a few simple conversation questions you can use right away with your kids.
If you can, please share! And thank you for helping to change the world one story, one family, one child at a time!
Welcome back to Catholic Bible & Saint Stories for Kids — with Dave Staples, where Scripture comes alive for families.
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In this fun story, Dave Staples leads kids and parents into the Gospel story of Zacchaeus, using an imaginative, Ignatian-style meditation designed for families.
Together, listeners enter the crowded streets of Jericho, look up into the sycamore tree, and experience what it’s like to be seen and called by Jesus. This prayerful story gently invites reflection on mercy, repentance, and joy, making it especially helpful for families preparing for First Reconciliation or entering Lent.
This episode is ideal for:
Catholic families praying together
kids ages 6–14 (but include your high schoolers!)
parents looking for interesting, meaningful prayer time with their children
If this meditation blesses your family, consider sharing it with someone else. Thank you for changing the world, one child, one family, one story at a time.
To see a 2000+ year old sycamore tree in Jericho, or to ask your kids questions, say hello, or let me know you're praying with me, click here! ...could this be the tree Zacchaeus climbed?
Also, for more great convo with your kids, ask them these questions!
If Jesus came to our house tonight, what would you want to do with him? And what would you want him to know about you?
Why do you feel that Jesus chose Zacchaeus?
What part of the story surprised you the most?
What was your "tree" - the thing you want to do to get closer to Jesus?

The Wedding at Cana: When Jesus Turned Worry into Joy
At a joyful wedding feast in Cana, everything is about to go wrong. The wine is running out, worry is spreading, and a family faces potential shame and embarrassment - until Jesus steps in... Enjoy!
In this episode, I tell the story of Jesus’ first miracle as a story meant to be heard by families. Children are invited into the tension of the moment, the obedience of the servants, and the quiet trust of Mary, who notices the need and brings it to her Son.
After the story, we take a gentle step deeper — reflecting on what this miracle reveals about how Jesus saves us. From the waters of Baptism to the gift of the Eucharist, Cana becomes a sign of how Christ transforms us from within when we bring our lives to Him in prayer.
A Bible story for families, followed by a moment of reflection and prayer!
To see a 1st Century Ceremonial purification jar in Cana, to ask your kid's questions, or simply to say hello and let me know you're praying with me, click here!

Go to the Jordan River and join Jesus for his Baptism! Witness the miracles which happen as John the Baptist sends him into the waters! What does this say about you and your Baptism??
If you have some time after you're done, have a great conversation using these questions, or click here to check out a photo of the spot where this all took place on my community page! Great family convo questions:
Where were you standing in the river — on the shore, ankle-deep, or way out in the water? Why do you think you chose that spot?
What part of Jesus did you notice first when He came up out of the water — His face, His hair, His smile, or something else?
What did the sky opening up look like in your imagination?
What do you think John the Baptist was feeling when Jesus walked into the water — excitement, confusion, awe, all of the above?
What do you think the crowd was whispering to each other after everything happened?
How do you think Jesus felt in that moment?
How about our Father in heaven?
This episode offers a Catholic Bible story for family prayer, created for parents and children to listen to and reflect on together.
Through imaginative, Ignatian-style storytelling, families are invited to stand beside the Jordan River and witness the Baptism of Jesus — seeing, hearing, and reflecting on this moment when the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are revealed together.
Designed especially for Catholic families with children ages 7–14, this episode helps families:
Understand why Jesus was baptized
Reflect on baptism as belonging to God’s family
Experience Scripture through story and imagination
Pray together in a calm, meaningful way
Perfect for:
Family prayer time
Bedtime listening
Car rides
Homeschool faith formation
No quizzes.No pressure.Just a faithful story to help families listen, imagine, and pray together.

This episode offers a Catholic Bible story for family prayer, created especially for parents and children to listen to together.
Through imaginative storytelling based on the Gospel accounts, families meet John the Baptist and reflect on repentance, hope, and preparing their hearts for Jesus.
This episode is well suited for:
Family prayer time
Bedtime or quiet moments
Car rides to sports
Homeschool faith formation
There are no quizzes or lectures—just a faithful story that helps families listen, imagine, and pray together, plus a few good prompts for some life-giving conversation if you have the time!
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