Episodes
Our virtue in this episode is: Joy! Join us for the rest of Chug’s journey through the Luminere Mountains. As he makes his way through forests and valleys without a track under his wheels, he wonders if he made the right decision to go this way. What obstacles will he face? Will he be able to make it to their destination and deliver his passengers to their loved ones waiting there? Find out in today’s episode!  Discussion questions for kids:  Question 1) How can you feel joyful even...
Published 12/24/23
Published 12/24/23
Our virtue in this episode it: Joy! Chugs the electric train loves his station high up in the Luminere Mountains. For most of the year, this station is a quiet and sleepy place, but during the holidays it changes into a busy hub of vacationing passengers and endless shining packages. This year Chugs wants one thing more than ever: To finally carry some real passengers in his cars, not just cargo. Will he get his holiday wish? And even if he does, will he be able to carry the passengers...
Published 12/04/23
Our virtue in this episode is: Commitment! Escolastica Lopez lives in a small town in Mexico with her not-so-small family. This year is a very important year for her Mama because she really wants to win the Regional Tamale Competition. Can Esco help her Mama reach this goal? Find out in our episode today!  Discussion questions for kids:  Question 1) What are your commitments in your life right now? Question 2) What makes it easy to commit to something? What makes it hard?
Published 10/17/23
Our virtue in this episode is: Curiosity! Come meet Nugget, a chicken whose questioning mind leaves her little rest. She’s always wondering about the world around her. Unfortunately, her fellow hen friends don’t seem to care about her questions. They’re happy to simply eat food, dust bathe, and sleep. Poor Nugget feels alone with all her questions, but… perhaps not entirely alone. Join us as Nugget finds some surprising companions along the way!  Discussion questions for kids: Question...
Published 08/10/23
Our virtue in this episode is: Contentment! Join Beau the Koala and Ruby Rue the Kangaroo on a great adventure in the Outback of Australia. As Ruby Rue shares stories with Beau about all her fun adventures, Beau begins to wish that he could leave his eucalyptus grove and have some adventure of his own. What adventure awaits him out there in the real world? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What does it mean to be content with what we...
Published 05/30/23
Our virtue in this episode is: Hope! Dai Lu and his grandfather are off on an exciting adventure to look for the legendary queen's egg. Will their deepest hopes come true? Find out in our episode today!  Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What is something you’ve been hopeful for in the past? Did it happen, or are you still hoping for it today? Question 2) How does it feel when something you are hoping for comes true?
Published 03/09/23
Our virtue in this episode is: Hope! The little dragon Dai Lu loves listening to his grandfather’s stories about the great King and Queen dragons of the past. He wonders (along with all the other dragons who live around their beautiful lake in the mountains of China) if these stories could possibly be true. Grandfather sure seems to think that they are. When danger arises in their community - again- Grandfather makes a big decision. Will Dai Lu be on his way to a great adventure? Listen to...
Published 02/01/23
Our virtue in this episode is: Kindness! Join us for the conclusion of Elsie and Greta’s sleepover adventure. Will they be able to find their runaway reindeer? What other adventures are in store for them? Find out in our episode today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Have you read any books or watched any movies lately with characters who show kindness? Think about how that made them feel! Question 2)  What are some ways that kindness is practiced during the holidays?
Published 12/22/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Kindness! Follow Elsie the elf and her cousin Greta as they enjoy their traditional  holiday sleepover party. They are SO ready for a night of pure fun but quickly realize that this sleepover is going to look a lot different than what they had imagined. With Winter Giants awakening and a couple lost reindeer, this sleepover might just be the most epic elf sleepover that they’ve ever had. Discussion questions for kids: - We will add discussion questions in Act...
Published 11/30/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Responsibility! Turner the little monster truck is SO excited to finally be on the construction team for the Monster Smash Rally. He hopes that he can prove himself responsible enough to become a member of the Star Squad where maybe… just maybe… he’ll be able to meet his hero: Mighty Monster Truck Willie. Will he be able to reach this dream? Perhaps it just isn't his year for the Star Squad? Find out in today’s episode! Question 1) What are the responsibilities...
Published 10/31/22
Our virtue in this story is: Resilience! When Jasmine decides to make slime for her school science project, she didn’t realize what a hard task it would end up being! Faced with unexpected twist and turns, and one big disaster, Jasmine has to make the hard decision whether or not to keep trying. Join us today to find out what happens!  Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) Why do you think it might be hard to have resilience when something goes wrong in life? Question 2) Why is it...
Published 09/13/22
Our virtue in this story is: Compassion! Join us for the last part of Jack's exciting pirate adventure! Will the people on the island be nice to the pirates? Will Captain Valentino find his precious Jack-N-Snap treasure and get his wish? And... how will Jack ever get home?? Find out in today's episode!  Discussion questions for kids:  Question 1) Do you think Captain Valentino was sad about giving up his one wish for someone else? Why or why not? Question 2) Has anyone ever had compassion...
Published 06/30/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Compassion! Join us for a wild and pirate-filled story as Jack finds himself cast unexpectedly into adventure! It all begins with a box of cereal, and ends with many question that won't be answered until part 2 of our story. If you like pirates, treasure, adventure, and yummy cereal, then today's story is for you!  Discussion questions for kids:  - We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!
Published 05/30/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Forgiveness! Meet Tuttle and Winnie, a sea turtle and a sea horse who are best friends. Everything is wonderful in their coral reef until some mean sea turtles come by and stir up trouble between them. Will Winnie be able to forgive Tuttle for what he did? Find out in today's episode!  Discussion questions for kids:  Question 1) Have you ever had to ask for forgiveness? How did it make you feel to ask? Question 2) When you choose to forgive someone, how does...
Published 04/20/22
A special message about my new children's book, Jerome's Journey: A Story About the Virtue of Patience!  If you'd like to find out more about my greater mission here at Lamplighter or to pre-order my book just visit my website at www.lamplighterkids.com and follow the link to my Kickstarter campaign. Thank you all SO much for joining my mission here at Lamplighter Kids Stories! I hope I can continue to be a source of trusted entertainment for your kids for a long time to come.  If you'd...
Published 04/11/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Love! Follow the rest of Arjun and Dipti's adventure in this exciting tale! How will Arjun escape the garden to find Dipti? What dangers will he face along the way? Will he ever see her again? Find out in today's episode!  Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What are some of your favorite ways to show someone you love them? Question 2) What are some of your favorite ways for someone to show YOU that they love you?
Published 03/26/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Love! Long ago when emperor Shah Jahan began building the great Taj Mahal, two peacocks who lived in the palace gardens began a wonderful friendship. Arjun and Dipti enjoyed watching the workers as they slowly built the Taj Mahal until one day, Dipti didn't show up at their usual tree. What happened to her? Will Arjun be able to find her again? We hear the beginning of their story in Act 1 today!  Discussion questions for kids:  - We will add discussion...
Published 02/14/22
Mr. Reynold’s Circus Spectacular is one of the best circus shows around. The only problem is… their old lion retired and now they desperately need a new one! What is a circus show without a lion, after all? When a new lion finally joins the show,  Priscilla the horse and Amir the cat realize that it's not as simple as they thought to get a new lion. Join us on our grand circus adventure today!  Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What does it mean to have self-control? Question 2)...
Published 01/31/22
Our virtue in this episode is: Generosity! Join us for the conclusion of Barnaby's adventure today. Will he decide to share his medicine with Willow? Will he spend the holidays alone in his school? Find out in today's episode!  Discussion questions for kids:  Question 1) What is your favorite way to be generous to those around you? Question 2) Has someone ever been generous to you? Tell your adult the story!
Published 12/23/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Generosity! Barnaby is a packrat who lives in the walls of Springfield Elementary School. The holidays are his favorite time of year because the students and teachers are gone, leaving him alone with all his special treasures. He’s just beginning to really enjoy his holiday break when someone unexpected shows up at his school. He begins to question whether or not all his treasures can truly make him happy in life, or if there’s something he’s...
Published 12/13/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Thankfulness! Mrs. Smith has been growing pumpkins for many years now and one day she has a question. Why do pumpkins always have to be orange? Why can’t they grow in many different rainbow colors? Join us in our episode today as Mrs. Smith and her new friend Aliah use science to try and create colorful pumpkins. Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) What things are you thankful for today? Question 2) What does it feel like when you are thankful?
Published 11/24/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Loyalty! Join us for the conclusion of our great LEGO adventure as Jun, Kai, and Nightwalker journey across the house to see what happened to Sky. What dangers will they face on their way? Will Jun and Kai be able to get big again before sunrise? Find out on our adventure today! Discussion questions for kids: Question 1) When you have a need, who comes to help you? Would you say that person is loyal to you? Question 2) Are you loyal to someone - a friend,...
Published 10/14/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Loyalty! If you love to play with LEGO then you will love this adventure! Come meet Jun and Kai, two siblings who love to play with LEGOs together. Then, in the middle of the night, something strange happens which casts them into an unexpected adventure! Find out what it is in this episode!  Discussion questions for kids: - We will add discussion questions in Act 2 of this story!
Published 09/30/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Compassion! The Tobler family has a unique hobby: flying their small plane together! When they decide to rent a cabin in Alaska for a month and enjoy flying around up there, they don’t realize what surprising adventures await. Follow them on their journey today and find out what it means to have compassion!  Discussion questions for kids:  1. What does compassion feel like? 2. How did the Tobler’s show compassion to the calf in this story?
Published 09/09/21