Episodes

Twas the Morning of Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. The beautifully illustrated story uses the familiar language and rhythm of the Clement C. Moore classic ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas!" Enjoy this reading of Twas the Morning of Easter by Glenys Nellist, author of multiple children's books, including 'Twas the Evening of Christmas.' Glenys Nellist was born and raised in a little village in northern England. Her writing reflects a deep passion ...

Who is the Easter Bunny? Let him tell you the tale of how everything has changed, even himself. Follow a little rabbit, as he discovers a familiar voice in a garden one night. The man is God in the flesh, of this he is sure, and he cannot help but follow Him, as He is captured and put on trial. The little rabbit is confused at what he sees, but as he hides and waits he discovers true transformation. Now he can't wait to tell you and his friends about the good news he has found. Will you help...

He needs to find his friend. But that means facing gators . . . again. After Parker Buckman is mauled and nearly killed by an alligator in the Florida Everglades, he sees his new town as a place of death. All he wants to do is get out of the area, and he'd convinced he won't truly be okay until he does. When his park ranger father gets a transfer, Parker feels his escape is finally within reach. But when a friend goes missing in the Glades, Parker knows he can't leave until he finds her--or p...

Megan Willis’s search for her parents will put her in more danger than she ever imagined. Can she survive the hazards she faces and reunites with her family before it’s too late? This fast-paced YA space opera (reminiscent of Star Wars) follows a strong female protagonist, Megan, on an interplanetary search for her mother. On her journey, Megan witnesses the horrors of child trafficking and slavery and joins with a group of other teens to fight against corrupt systems and stand up for the vulne...

Jack and his friends learn some survival skills at the church’s summer camp. They’ll need them! Determined to find Ruthie’s lost cat and protect Jack’s new puppy from Fang, the local wildlife, the kids head deep into the woods. Just when they think they’re cornered by the “enemy,” the kids realize someone has gone missing. Is Fang up to no good? Or will faith and friendship be enough to see the kids make it out alive? Adventures, friendships, and faith-testers . . . all under the watchful eye...

Darkness Looms in the Dragon Lands. War is brewing. New threats have emerged in Keledev. The watchmen of Thousand Falls and the Windhold find goblin tunnels in the slopes of the mountain barrier that may hold many dangerous creatures. At the same time, scouting missions into the Dragon Lands confirm that the dragons are building an army of tortured Aladoth villagers to destroy the Liberated Land. To protect Kara Orso, the young woman Connor and Lee rescued, the headmaster sends them to the Seco...

Follow Jacob as he leaves the safety of the mouse village for a taste of blackberries and a daring adventure, only to come face to face with the menacing Swamp Rats and their vicious leader, Caine. Jacob, inspired by his grandfather’s tale of “The Legend of the Great Mouse,” longs for an adventure of his own. When he steps beyond the village with his friend Rudy on a simple blackberry hunt, they are unexpectedly captured by the feared Swamp Rats. Inside this dangerous realm, they meet Goon, a r...

Meet Emma, a good little girl, who obeys her parents happily. One day, Emma's devotion to obey is overcome by selfish desires and she makes one wrong choice. This one sin opens the door to another and before little Emma realizes it, she is hiding one wrong decision after another. As we quickly realize in life, our sin does not just hurt ourselves, but everyone around–especially those we love. What will it take for Emma to confess? No matter your age, this beautiful story, The Silver Cup, Illust...

Oliver and The Magic Door is a journey into the imagination for adults and children alike. It is a journey that begins in the heart of a dreaming raccoon and his great friend Karla. Oliver, who has always dreamed beyond his limitations, takes on the task of undertaking his life's journey to The Magic Door. Everyone eagerly awaits the arrival of the long-awaited celebration of Mr.Sun, but only those who persevere despite the difficulties will be able to see their dreams come true. The author inv...

Love Is Kind tells the heartwarming story of Little Owl who hopes to buy his grammy a heart-shaped box of chocolates for her birthday. On his quest for the chocolates, he’s thwarted at every turn but ends up discovering the real meaning of love. Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of five picture books including the best-selling Goodnight, Ark, which was a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist. Her next book, Bunny Finds Easter, will release in 2022....

"Her knees buckled, and she started to sink. Quicksand!" Hot on the trail of Amelia Darling, cousins Patrick and Beth are transported to Australia where they encounter Reverend George Taplin and his friend James Unaipon, two faithful men of God serving the Aboriginal people and helping them understand the good news of the Gospel. But not every person is interested in this good news. In the dark of night, Patrick and his new friend, Jandamarra, are kidnapped by bushrangers who need an Aborigina...

Buster was sure he was the fastest bunny in the meadow. But during a race at summer camp, nothing goes as planned and Buster gets tripped up. After his epic fall, Buster’s older sister, Ivy, helps him see that failure is an opportunity to grow. As Buster remembers God’s love, he is able to let go of others’ opinions and accept that it is okay to try your best but not always be the best. Enjoy this reading of Buster's Ears Trip Him Up, read and illustrated by Joe Hox. Joe Hox specializes in bo...

Enjoy this reading of the prologue to The Green Ember series by S.D. Smith. Meet Heather and Picket - two extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives. Calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend. Where will Heather a...

When a hot air balloon ride goes terribly wrong, siblings Jenny and Cole find themselves soaring thousands of feet into the cold Colorado sky. In the basket of the enormous balloon, they must overcome their differences and safely land the runaway hot air balloon. This unforgettable flight will captivate your imagination and inspire your heart. Join Jenny and Cole on their trip of a lifetime as they learn to overcome fear, exercise faith, and extend forgiveness. Enjoy this reading of Trapped i...

A moment ago, Mariana was trying on a Native American headpiece in Zany Zia’s Hat Shop. Now she’s running scared through the Wild West. How did she get here? And how did she get caught in a feud between Comanche warriors and a cowboy out for revenge? When Mariana went to the circus, all she wanted was a friend. Now she just wants to go home before she gets eaten by a mountain lion. Welcome to Zany Zia's Hats to Where! Lost in Comanche Country is the second book in the Zany Zia’s Hats to Wher...

What if a fourteen-year-old boy from present-day white suburbia finds himself fifty years in the past, fighting to survive a freak storm in the woods and afraid to accept help from a black man? Once the two learn to trust each other, Richie learns about the traumatic event that shaped the man Morris’s life: the lynching of Morris’s grandfather in 1923. If Richie can go back in time again and prevent the lynching, will Morris come in from the cold? The Long Shadow is an anti-racist time-travel ...

It was the end of a long, snowy shift on Christmas Eve, the type of ride every bus driver dreads. Tidying up his bus, the driver discovered a tiny hippo on the dirty floor. He knew he would have to try locating the little girl who left the hippo behind. Despite his efforts to reunite the little girl with her lost hippo, it would be the bus driver’s wife who would point him in the right direction! Since Day One, Lisa Williams has always told God that THE CHRISTMAS HIPPO was His story - to do wit...

Clever Cub is a curious little bear who LOVES to cuddle up with the Bible and learn about God. On a starry night, Mama Bear and Clever Cub imagine what it would have been like to welcome baby Jesus to the world. Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus is an engaging picture book! Your little ones will join Clever Cub and Mama Bear as they imagine what it would be like to welcome baby Jesus to the world. This picture book tells the story of Jesus' birth from Luke 2, helping 4 to 8-year-olds anticipate Je...

A special birthday – a special Baby! Join Mary and Joseph, angels, shepherds, sheep, and various stable critters as they celebrate the birthday of a very special baby in this rhyming counting book for little readers and their families. Count to TEN with Mary and Joseph as they await the birth of Baby Jesus in this sweet rhyming board book for the littlest ones. Published by Paraclete Press and illustrated by Gabi Murphy with plenty to notice and count on each spread, it’s a charming introductio...

Parents and children have big dreams—about their lives and the wonders the future holds. I’m So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times, and learning times too! New York Times bestselling author and FOX News anchor Ainsley Earhardt has created a picture book that celebrates ALL the dreams come true--a parent's, a child’s, and Creator God’s! I'm So Glad You Were Born is full of love and hope a...

Have you ever heard the phrase – it is better to give than to receive? Several years ago, one family set out on their first secret mission to give their Jar From Afar to another family in the community. Paula Osborn and her husband Drew watched their two children approach the door and deliver their gold jar full of love. As the family drove away, they saw the door open and watched another family discover the gift placed on their doorstep! At that moment they realized giving the Jar From Afar h...

Entertaining stories by authors who write from a Christian worldview. Each episode is created with kids in mind! Audiobook clips and author readings are followed by a brief conversation with the author which kids will enjoy. This is a podcast FOR KIDS! Please share StoryJumpers with a friend if you enjoyed this episode. StoryJumpers is still growing, and your positive review and 5-star rating would help. The Bridge Podcast Network is made possible by generous support from The Boardwalk Plaza H...