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Episode 16 | Fire and Light: Teachings of Zoroaster
Listen to Fire and Light: Teachings of Zoroaster and discover the ancient wisdom of Zoroastrianism in this engaging Faithfully Explore! episode for kids and families. Travel back over 3,000 years to meet Zoroaster- a bold teacher whose message of truth, goodness, and light helped shape major world religions. Through interactive storytelling, guided imagination, games, and…
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Fire, Faith, and the Future: 7 Fascinating Books for Kids and Families Curious About Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism might not be the world’s largest religion today, but it’s one of the oldest and it still burns brightly in the hearts of those who follow it. Whether your family is learning about world religions, preparing for an upcoming Faithfully Explore! episode, or just exploring spiritual curiosity together, these seven books offer rich insight…
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Episode 15 | How the World Began: Creation Stories Around the Globe
Discover how the world began through the eyes of cultures around the globe! In this Faithfully Explore! episode, kids and families journey through creation stories from the Bible, Hinduism, Yoruba traditions, and the Haudenosaunee people. With imagination breaks, sound effects, and games, it’s a joyful adventure into the world’s origin tales and the values they…
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How the World Began: 5 Beautifully Illustrated Creation Story Books for Kids
Ever wonder how the stars got into the sky? Or how the world began, according to people in different parts of the globe? These five incredible picture books invite children and grown-ups alike to journey through the myths and legends that cultures have told for centuries. From the swirling waters of Mesoamerica to the dusty…
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Episode 14 | Trail of Belief: The Journey of the Latter-day Saints
Step into the dusty footsteps of faith-filled pioneers in this powerful episode of Faithfully Explore!. From wagons and handcarts to songs, miracles, and courage, we follow the journey of the Latter-day Saints across the American frontier. Through storytelling, games, movement, and interfaith connections, kids and families will explore what it means to walk your beliefs……
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Episode 13 | What Goes Around: Exploring Karma
Discover the meaning of karma for kids and families in this joyful Faithfully Explore! podcast episode. Travel through Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism to learn how actions ripple through life. With interactive games, storytelling, mindfulness moments, and a printable kindness challenge, What Goes Around: Exploring Karma teaches children ages 5–12 how kindness, fairness, and intention…
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Friendship Bridges: 6 Simple Ways to Talk About Belief Differences with Kids
Have you ever cringed when your child loudly asks an innocent but awkward question in public? Maybe it’s something like, “Why is that lman wearing a scarf on his head?” Our first instinct might be to hush curious kids or quickly change the subject. But what if we embraced these moments instead of dodging them?…
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Episode 12 | Living Waters: Baptism Across the Christian World
Join Laura on a splashy, globe-trotting journey into “Living Waters: Baptism Across the Christian World,” where we uncover baptism’s significance across Christian traditions, from rituals to community bonds, and discover the joy of fresh starts in faith. Length 🕛 33 mins Host 🎙️ Laura Menousek Release Date June 25, 2025
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Episode 11 | Star Maps: What the Skies Teach Us Around the World
Join Laura for a sparkling journey through the stars, exploring how cultures worldwide use the night sky to guide, inspire, and connect. From Māori New Year celebrations with Matariki, to Polynesian ocean voyages with Moana, discover stories that unite us all under one shared sky. Length 🕛 43 mins Host 🎙️ Laura Menousek Release Date…
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Cooking with Kids: A Tasty Way to Explore Culture, Faith, and Family
“Can I stir?” “Can I taste it?” “Can I do it myself?”If you’ve ever heard these questions echo from the kitchen, you already know kids love to help cook. What if we told you that those sticky fingers and flour-dusted aprons could also be your ticket to discovering new cultures, values, and traditions… one recipe…
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Episode 10 | Kind Without a Creed – Exploring Humanist Values
Ready to explore what guides us when no one’s watching? In Episode 10- Kind Without a Creed – Exploring Humanist Values of Faithfully Explore!, Laura takes you on a whirlwind tour of Humanism, no gods or sacred texts required, to discover how kindness, courage, and curiosity can come straight from the heart. Play the Compass…
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10 Things I Learned After Making My First 10 Podcast Episodes (and Surviving to Tell the Tale!)
Behind the scenes of Faithfully Explore! from tangled tech to unexpected growth. 1. Talking to AI Is an Artform Writing for Robots Is Weirdly Magical Turns out, writing for and with AI is like giving instructions to a genie with very selective hearing. The more specific you are, the better your wish turns out. I’ve…
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Episode 9 | Hajj: A Sacred Journey
In Hajj: A Sacred Journey join Laura on a joyful, interactive journey to Mecca as we explore the meaning of Hajj, one of Islam’s most sacred pilgrimages. From circling the Kaaba to the story of Hagar and the Zamzam Well, kids and families will learn through games, movement, imagination, and stories about faith, unity, and…
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5 Ways to Use Faithfully Explore! in Your Classroom or Homeschool
Teachers and homeschool parents, are you searching for an easy way to weave global kindness, cultural curiosity, and character development into your lessons? Faithfully Explore! brings world beliefs and values right into your learning space, no lesson planning stress required. 1. Start the Week with a Podcast Listening Circle Kick off your lesson plans with…
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Episode 8 | Confucius Says: Words Build Bridges
In Confucius Says: Words Build Bridges join Laura on a time-travel adventure to ancient China as we meet Confucius, the “Teacher of Teachers,” and uncover his secrets for kindness, respect, and lifelong learning. Length 🕛 35 mins Host 🎙️ Laura Menousek Release Date May 28, 2025