Kathy's Kids Storytime
Welcome to Kathy's Kids Storytime, a twice a week podcast tailored to spark curiosity and foster understanding in young hearts and minds. Perfect for children ages 3 to 12, and equally enjoyable for the child within you, Ms. Kathy's stories transcend age and bring listeners together.
Each episode, narrated by the warm and engaging voices of Ms. Kathy’s friends, features thoughtful narratives that share essential life lessons. Grounded in Christian values, these stories inspire virtues such as kindness, empathy, courage, and love. From adventures with everyday heroes to tales highlighting moral values, they are full of insights that guide us all.
Kathy's Kids Storytime is more than a podcast; it's a shared experience that cultivates wisdom and ethical understanding. Whether you're a parent seeking meaningful content for your child, a teacher looking to enrich your classroom, or simply someone who cherishes well-crafted stories, this podcast has something special to offer.
So join us each week as we build bridges of compassion, enlighten young minds, and nurture a lifelong appreciation for values that truly matter. Subscribe today!
Episodes
454 episodes
God's Office
Maria starts Sabbath morning frustrated when little Yo-Yo “decorates” her dresser the hard way. At church, Mrs. Shue teaches the Shoebox Kids a powerful object lesson by turning the classroom into a principal’s office—showing what respect looks...
Philistines Capture God’s Ark
Israel loses a battle against the Philistines, and the leaders make a dangerous mistake. Instead of turning back to God, they treat the Ark of the Covenant like a lucky charm and carry it into war. But God is not impressed—and the Philistines w...
Delivering God’s Mail
Sammy keeps fixing his bike when a new neighbor boy, A.J., pops up over the fence. A.J. seems lonely, and Sammy soon learns why. A.J. has been in trouble for stealing, and his dad says he’ll always be a troublemaker. During Sabbath School, the ...
Samuel Hears God’s Voice
Samuel is growing up in the tabernacle, helping Eli the priest. But Eli’s sons are doing wrong things, and it’s hurting God’s house and God’s people. One night, while Samuel is in bed, he hears a voice call his name. He runs to Eli—three times—...
Footprints on the Pillow
Jenny can’t sleep. With her parents divorced, worries keep piling up—about arguments, school, moving, and even Butterscotch slipping out into the night. In Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids talk about Hannah’s prayer and make a list of worries t...
Hannah's Prayer
In this episode, we meet Hannah, a woman who feels very sad because she cannot have a child. During a trip to God’s house, Hannah pours out her heart in a quiet, honest prayer and promises that if God gives her a son, she will dedicate him to t...
Almost a Footprint
The Shoebox Kids are studying Ruth, but Mrs. Shue has a surprise. They’re putting on a play. Costumes, sandals, and Bible-times names fill the room as Maria becomes Ruth, DeeDee becomes Naomi, and Chris tries to figure out how to play two diffe...
Ruth's Promise
When a famine strikes Israel, Naomi’s family moves from Bethlehem to Moab. Years later, Naomi loses her husband and both sons, and decides to return home. Ruth, Naomi’s Moabite daughter-in-law, refuses to leave her and makes a beautiful promise...
Trouble With Friends
Willie wants to fit in with the most popular boys at school, but Max and Lucas enjoy teasing others. After they trip up Gary and insult Candy, they plan a cruel “pet day” prank—letting Carmen’s mouse out to be chased by a cat—and pressure Willi...
The Strongest Man in the World
An angel tells Manoah’s wife that her baby, Samson, will be a Nazarite—set apart for God. Samson grows super strong, but his choices are not always wise: he plays with danger, makes enemies, and finally tells Delilah the secret of his strength....
The Most Fun Ever
After Sabbath School quiz time, DeeDee gets invited to a fall festival—but it’s the same night her family collects canned food for people in need. Mom and Dad let her choose. DeeDee prays, remembers the lesson about doing what Jesus wants, and ...
Gideon's Shrinking Army
When the Midianites gather a massive force, Gideon is nervous—but God patiently strengthens his faith with two fleece signs. Then God does something surprising: He sends home the fearful, then separates the rest at the river until only three hu...
A Secret Footprint
Maria can’t wait for the Shoebox Kids skating party—but a squabble with her brother, a mean word on a foggy window, and a lie to avoid blame spoil the fun. Later, a call from Mrs. Shue and a heartfelt talk with Dad help Maria see how even “smal...
God Chooses Gideon
After Joshua dies, Israel forgets God and the Midianites steal their food year after year. When the people finally pray, God answers. He sends a prophet to remind them of His rescue and then calls an unlikely hero named Gideon. While Gideon is ...
Pete the Pest
Sammy loves Sabbath—except for those tight shoes…and Pete, the class pest. After a Sabbath School lesson about loving enemies (Matthew 5:39, 44), Sammy heads to school determined to do right. When Pete flicks his ear and later tries to copy dur...
The Day the Sun Stood Still
Five kings join forces to attack Gibeon, and Joshua rushes to help after praying for God’s guidance. God promises to be with Israel. Joshua leads a nighttime march for a surprise attack, and God sends a storm with giant hailstones that scatter ...
Jesus’ Footprints
The Shoebox Kids head out for a short Sabbath School hike and learn a big lesson about faith. Even though they cannot see any animals, Sammy spots tracks in the mud. They cannot see the wind, but they feel it and watch it move the trees. Back i...
Joshua Gets Tricked!
News of Israel’s victories spreads, and the people of Gibeon hatch a sneaky plan: they dress in worn-out clothes, carry crumbly bread, and pretend to be from far away so Joshua will make peace with them. The leaders look at the evidence, taste ...
Chocolate on Her Face
Maria thinks copying answers from her teacher’s book is “no big deal”—until a cookie caper with her little sister, Yo-Yo, makes the truth impossible to hide. Later in Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids study Achan’s story and learn that God sees ...
Achan’s Secret
After the victory at Jericho, Israel expects an easy win at Ai—but the soldiers run away and Joshua falls before God, devastated. God reveals the reason: someone has disobeyed by taking things from Jericho that were meant to be destroyed. By Go...
Around and Around
During fitness class, the Shoebox Kids trudge through endless laps and start wondering why God asked Israel to march around Jericho for seven days. In Sabbath School, Mrs. Shue explains that God wanted His people to see that victory was His gif...
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
Two spies slip into Jericho and find unexpected help from Rahab, who lowers them over the wall with a red rope and trusts God to save her family. As Joshua prays, the Commander of the Lord’s army appears with a surprising plan: for six days, Is...
Call 911!
When Mom suddenly doubles over in pain, Jenny has to act fast. With a calm 911 dispatcher on the line, she gives their address, stays on the phone, and prays while the paramedics race to help. At the hospital, a kind EMT and a trusted family fr...
Walking Through a River
From Mount Nebo, Moses blesses the tribes and says goodbye as Joshua becomes Israel’s new leader. God tells Joshua to be strong and brave and to lead the people across the flooded Jordan. When the priests carry the Ark of the Covenant and step ...