Episodes
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
Momo McSquirrel is bringing you the last episode of Momo's Summer Camp Stories today! Come listen to the grand finale with Momo, Sammy, Yuki, and Dolores... and don't be too surprised when Momo keeps getting distracted by thoughts of acorns! We hope you enjoy this final episode of Momo's Summer Camp Stories!
Published 08/18/21
Momo McSquirrel is bringing you another exciting story today while Rebecca is on summer vacation! Come listen while Momo interviews his friend, Dolores the Sparrow, and listens to a thrilling story of bravery! While you're listening, see if you can spot the virtue. We hope you enjoy this third episode of Momo's Summer Camp Stories!
Published 08/04/21
Momo McSquirrel is bringing you another exciting story today while Rebecca is on summer vacation! Come listen while Momo interviews his friend, Yuki the Rabbit, about how a few stolen carrots ended up turning into a great friendship. While you're listening, see if you can spot the virtue! We hope you enjoy this second episode of Momo's Summer Camp Stories!
Published 07/26/21
Momo McSquirrel is bringing you another exciting story today while Rebecca is on summer vacation! Come listen while Momo interviews his friend, Yuki the Rabbit, about how a few stolen carrots ended up turning into a great friendship. While you're listening, see if you can spot the virtue! We hope you enjoy this second episode of Momo's Summer Camp Stories!
Published 07/26/21
Momo McSquirrel is bringing you an exciting story today while Rebecca is on summer vacation! Come listen while Momo interviews his friend, Sammy the Reindeer, about something wonderful that happened to him in his ice cream shop. While you're listening, see if you can spot the virtue! We hope you enjoy this first episode of Momo's Summer Camp Stories!
Published 07/08/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Courage! Join Captain FluffyCheeks and his team of hamsternauts team as they try to become the first hamsters to ever walk on the moon. As they travel through space in the LunaWisker1 they encounter a problem. Will they have enough courage to make it fix this problem? Find out in our episode today!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1) What does it mean to have courage?
Question 2) Can you think of a time when you had to be courageous? Tell your adult...
Published 06/19/21
This episode is all about a firetruck named Splash who has a big problem. Every time the fire station bell rings, he looses all his confidence and gets lost. He wishes with all his heart that he could be a firetruck hero, but how can that happen if he can never get to the emergencies in time? Listen to today’s episode to find out if Splash learns how to find his way!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1) What kind of things are you good at doing? Do you have confidence in your ability...
Published 05/13/21
Join us for the rest of the story about Tariq the young saddle merchant! What will happen to him as he goes to meet with the Sultan? Can he help the Sultan with his problem? What if the Sultan doesn’t like the wisdom that Tariq shares? Find out what wisdom is and why it’s important in this episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1) Can you think of somebody wise in real life or in a story? What wise decisions did they make?
Question 2) What could have happened if the Sultan didn’t...
Published 04/30/21
Today’s story will take you on a journey far away to a city surrounded by hot, sandy deserts. Here in this city a young man named Tariq is known both for the beautiful saddles he makes and also for the wisdom he holds. When the Sultan - the ruler of all the land - hears about this wise saddle maker, he decides to seek his wisdom, as well. Will Tariq be able to help the Sultan with his problem? Or will his fear overcome him?
Discussion questions for kids:
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Published 04/14/21
Meet Jingle, a bunny who loves ballet dancing almost as much as she loves her older sister, Jubilee. After a very sad mishap, Jingle comes up with an idea that could make everything a little bit better. But… will she be able to do it in time? Join us in this episode to see how using creativity can help make the world a more beautiful place!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1) What are your favorite ways to use your creativity?
Question 2) Can you think of anyone who’s used their...
Published 03/29/21
Our virtue in this episode is: Honesty! Cheetahs and children are not supposed to play together… at least that’s what Samira’s mom had said ever since she was a young cheetah cub. Find out what happens when Samira accidentally stumbles upon the human village and has an exciting adventure there. Should she tell her mother the truth? What will her mother think? Find out in today’s episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1) Why is it important to practice honesty?
Question 2) Can you...
Published 03/07/21
Our virtue in this story is: diligence! Brando Bird is very keeps messing up during practice for the Great Acorn Tournament. Even his team mates are annoyed at his constant fumbling. When his dad shares a story with him about what diligence means, it gives Brando an idea. Will it help Brando’s team with the Great Acorn Tournament? Find out in today’s episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: What are some goals you have that need diligence to reach them?
Question 2: Have you ever...
Published 02/22/21
Cassup loves being a unicorn in Unicorn Land. The flowers are sweet, the grasses come in all different colors, and the rivers are made of juice. Then, somebody very different moves into their land - a horse family! Will Cassup be able to have fun with the new young horse (who isn't magical), or should she just play with her old friends? Find out in our episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: When do you feel accepted by others?
Question 2: What are some good ways to show...
Published 01/30/21
Our virtue in this story is: Gentleness! Meet Bonnie, a monkey in the zoo who dreams of becoming a dental assistant. Little does she know that her dream may be closer than she thought when the lion across the way chips his tooth. Will she be able to help him? Will the dentist be gentle enough to fix a lion's tooth? Find out in our episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: What is gentleness?
Question 2: Do you know someone who is a gentle person?
Published 01/14/21
Join us on an our final act of Bodie and Braiden's adventure! They will face difficulties, meet an unexpected friend, and find out what it really means to find joy.
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: What or who brings you the most joy?
Question 2: Why is it important to remember that joy waits for us on the other side of sadness?
Published 12/13/20
Join us on an epic adventure today as twin brothers Bodie and Braiden decide to rescue their dear Grandma Evie from a sneaky fox. They learn along the way that joy doesn’t always come easy, especially when something you love has been taken. Will they get through the forest safely? Will they find the sneaky fox? Find out in our episode!
Discussion Questions for Kids:
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Published 12/08/20
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Published 12/01/20
Our virtue in this episode is: Thankfulness! Prince Filipe loves buying toys from Benjamin - the greatest toymaker in town. One day while shopping for yet another toy, Prince Filipe meets Luciana, the toymaker’s assistant. Little does he know that this new friend will teach him some big lessons about thankfulness!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: Can you think of 3 things that you are thankful for?
Question 2: Do you think it’s harder to be thankful when you have a lot or a little?
Published 11/25/20
Our virtue in this episode is: Kindness! Gary is a beloved garden gnome. His bright clothes and happy face bring joy to all the kids who walk by his garden. Then a large autumn storm blows through, causing the gardener to forget to put Gary back in the shed for the winter. Will Gary have to spend the long cold winter outside? Find out what happens in today’s episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Questions 1: Can you think of someone who has shown you kindness? How did they show you...
Published 10/27/20
Our virtue in this episode is: Humility! Meet FireFlash - the fastest race car in the world! He is very popular among cars everywhere, but one night learns that there's more than just racing and fame when he meets a young car named Sam. Will FireFlash choose humility and help Sam achieve his race car dreams? Find out in our episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: What does it mean to practice humility?
Quesiton 2: Can you think of someone in a book or a movie or in real life...
Published 09/22/20
Our virtue in this episode is: Presence! Up on a quiet hill in the middle of a busy city lives an old wise tree. She loved living life slowly, and wanted to help others to do the same. One day she decided that she needed to help the park’s gardener, who was always very busy, to enjoy the sunrise happening right in front of him. Come listen and see what can happen when we slow down and enjoy the beauty all around us!
Discussion questions for kids:
1) What are some of the things that you...
Published 08/22/20
Our virtue in this episode is: Love! Come visit Ninja Dog Island off the coast of Japan where many dogs are training to find their future families. Michi is one of those Ninja Dogs, dreaming of the day when he'll find his forever home. When will that day come? What kind of family will need him? Will he be able to love and defend his new family? Find out in today's episode!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1: Who are the people that you love most in your life? How do they make you...
Published 07/20/20
Our virtue in this episode is: Patience! Follow Jerome the Hermit Crab as he longs for a new shell for his home. Every day he looks in the tide pools to see if any shiny new shells have washed up, but every day he is disappointed. Will he find a new shell before he gets noticed by the hungry seagulls? Listen to today's episode to find out!
Discussion questions for kids:
Question 1) Can you remember a time in your life where you had to have patience to wait for something good?
Question 2)...
Published 06/26/20