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Faithfully Explore!
Pack your curiosity and get ready to explore! Faithfully Explore! is an educational podcast for curious kids ages 5–12, families, homeschoolers, and classrooms. Hosted by Laura, each episode introduces listeners to world religions, cultural traditions, myths, folktales, inspiring people, holidays, and big ideas in a warm, respectful, and kid-friendly way. Through sound-rich storytelling, guided imagination, original songs, movement, games, mindfulness, and hands-on challenges, children discover…
Episodes
Faithfully Explore!Lights in the Dark: The Story of Diwali
What can one little lamp teach us about making the world brighter? Join Laura for Lights in the Dark: The Story of Diwali, a Faithfully Explore! adventure…
Faithfully Explore!Meet Durga: A Hindu Goddess of Strength and Courage
A lion, a goddess with many arms, and a shape-shifting opponent. What can this sacred Hindu story help us discover about strength and courage? Join Laura for…
Faithfully Explore!Ahimsa: The Superpower of Choosing Kindness
What if your greatest superpower was choosing kindness... even when you’re angry, someone breaks your toy, or your little brother spills your juice? Join Laura…
Faithfully Explore!Nasreddin’s Clever Solution: A Story About Fairness
Can someone charge you for smelling their soup? A hungry traveler has only a piece of bread for lunch—but when he enjoys the delicious smell drifting from an…
Faithfully Explore!Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of Fire: A Journey Across the Islands
Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of Fire: A Journey Across the Islands Why do visitors mail lava rocks back to Hawaiʻi and what does that have to do with Pele? A package…
Faithfully Explore!Why the Sun and Moon Take Turns: A Traditional Lithuanian Sky Story
Why the Sun and Moon Take Turns: A Traditional Lithuanian Sky Story What happens when the Sun and Moon both insist it’s their turn to watch over the Earth?…
Faithfully Explore!Moonlight in a Cup: The Guaraní Legend of Yerba Mate
Moonlight in a Cup: The Guaraní Legend of Yerba Mate What if a simple green leaf could carry kindness from one person to another? Travel to South America for…
Faithfully Explore!When Water Came to Visit: Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky
What would happen if you opened your front door and an entire river came inside? In Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky, we travel to southeastern Nigeria for…
Faithfully Explore!Wish Upon a Star: Why Humans Make Wishes
Wish Upon a Star: Why Humans Make Wishes Why do people make wishes when a shooting star flashes across the sky? And can a wish become more than something we…
Faithfully Explore!Why the Moon Changes Shape: Every Phase Has Beauty
One night, the Moon is a glowing circle. A few nights later, it looks like half a cookie. Then it becomes a delicate crescent—or seems to disappear completely…
Faithfully Explore!The Great Bear in the Sky
Great Bear in the Sky: How the Big Dipper Helps Us Find Our Way Seven bright stars. Two very different stories. One pattern that has helped people navigate the…
Faithfully Explore!The Milky Way: River, Path, and Bridge
What do you see when you look at the Milky Way? A glowing river? A road through the stars? A bridge connecting people across the sky? In this episode of…
Faithfully Explore!Orion the Hunter: The Story in the Winter Sky
Three bright stars in a row create one of the most recognizable patterns in the night sky—but not everyone has imagined the same picture among them. In this…
Faithfully Explore!The Rabbit in the Moon: A Sky Story Shared Around the World
The Rabbit in the Moon: A Sky Story Shared Around the World What do you see when you look at the full Moon? Some people see a face. But across many parts of…
Faithfully Explore!What Is a Prophet? Exploring Latter-day Saint Beliefs
What do Latter-day Saints mean when they talk about a “living prophet”? In this Faithfully Explore! episode, we answer a listener's question from…
Faithfully Explore!What Is a Rabbi? A Teacher of Torah, Kindness, and Big Questions
This week on Faithfully Explore!, we step inside a Jewish synagogue to ask a big question: What is a rabbi? Kids will discover that a rabbi is a Jewish…
Faithfully Explore!What is an Imam?: Muslim Leadership, Mosque Life, and Kindness
What is an imam, and what does an imam do? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, we step inside a mosque and learn about one of the important helper-leaders…
Faithfully Explore!What Is a Pope?: Vatican City, Catholicism, and Kind Leadership
What is a Pope? In this episode of Faithfully Explore, we travel in our imaginations to Vatican City to learn about the spiritual leader of the Catholic…
Faithfully Explore!Letting Go: What Forgiveness Means
What does it really mean to forgive someone? In this heart-filled episode of Faithfully Explore!, kids discover that forgiveness is not about pretending…
Faithfully Explore!Stories That Shape Us: The Tiny Hero of the Emerald Forest
What can one tiny parrot do when a whole forest is in danger? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, kids meet Pip, a small green parrot with a heart as big…
Faithfully Explore!Stories that Shape Us: The Courage of the Empty Pot
What does bravery look like? Sometimes bravery looks like fighting a dragon or climbing a mountain. But sometimes bravery looks much quieter. Sometimes it…
Faithfully Explore!Stories That Shape Us: The Very First Spider
What happens when a wonderful gift gets tangled up in pride? In this episode of Faithfully Explore, Explorers travel all the way back to Ancient Greece to meet…
Faithfully Explore!Stories That Shape Us: The Lost Sheep
What happens when one little sheep wanders too far? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, young listeners journey to the rolling green hills for a heartfelt…
Faithfully Explore!Stories That Shape Us: Ganesha’s Race Around the World
Hi Explorers! 🐘 In today’s adventure, we travel into a beloved Hindu story featuring Ganesha—a kind and clever figure known for wisdom, new beginnings, and…
Faithfully Explore!Stories That Shape Us: Why the Tortoise’s Shell Is Cracked
🎧 Episode Title: Why the Tortoise’s Shell Is Cracked A Yoruba Folktale About Sharing, Fairness, and Friendship 🌟 Episode Summary In this imaginative and…
Faithfully Explore!Whispers of the Kami: Exploring Shinto Traditions in Japan
Have you ever had a “whoa” moment—standing somewhere so beautiful or peaceful that it felt extra special? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, we travel to…
Faithfully Explore!The Night the House Came Alive: A Tsukumogami Tale of Gratitude
✨ Episode Description What if your favorite things could talk? In this magical episode of Faithfully Explore!, we travel to Japan to hear the story of a grumpy…
Faithfully Explore!Secret Passwords of the Earth: Becoming a Global Guardian
What if kids around the world already knew the secret to protecting the Earth… and all we had to do was listen? In this Faithfully Explore episode, we zip up…
Faithfully Explore!Raven and the Tides: The Story That Set the Ocean Free
Have you ever watched the ocean move in and out and wondered why it happens? In this Faithfully Explore episode, we journey to the misty coasts of the Pacific…
Faithfully Explore!Before the Easter Bunny: The Real Story of Eggs, Rabbits, and Spring
In this episode, Explorers will: Travel back in time to discover how ancient people celebrated spring as a symbol of new life Learn why rabbits became powerful…
Faithfully Explore!From Sunrise to Sunset: Exploring Ramadan and Eid
Have you ever tried to wait before eating something delicious right in front of you? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, we step into the meaningful and…
Faithfully Explore!Green Tara: The Mother of Compassion
What does it mean to truly help someone? In this episode of Faithfully Explore, Laura guides young explorers into the Buddhist story of Tara, the Mother of…
Faithfully Explore!Belief Backpack Heroes: Dalai Lama- The Laughing Monk
Shhh… do you hear that? High in the snowy mountains, someone is laughing! In this joyful Faithfully Explore adventure, Laura leads kids on a “giggle hunt” to…
Faithfully Explore!Belief Backpack Heroes: Ruby Bridges- The Girl Who Kept Walking
What if the scariest thing you ever had to do… was walk into school? Not onto a stage. Not into a stadium. Just through a school door. In this powerful Belief…
Faithfully Explore!Belief Backpack Heroes: Theodore Roosevelt & John Muir – Guardians of the Wild
Belief Backpack Heroes: Theodore Roosevelt & John Muir – Guardians of the Wild What if a single camping trip could change the future of an entire country? In…
Faithfully Explore!Belief Backpack Heroes: Sylvia Rivera: An LGBTQ+ Trailblazer
🌈 Belief Backpack Heroes: Sylvia Rivera – An LGBTQ+ Trailblazer Faithfully Explore! with Laura Some people change the world by being loud. Some change it by…
Faithfully Explore!Sacred Scrolls: Books That Changed the World
Have you ever wondered how people learned what mattered before schools, before teachers, before the internet? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, we…
Faithfully Explore!Kung Fu Panda’s Hidden Wisdom – Inner Peace, Flow, and Harmony
What if a silly panda movie was secretly teaching ancient wisdom? In this playful and thoughtful episode of Faithfully Explore!, Laura is joined by a very…
Faithfully Explore!A Knock in the Night: The Folktale of Lon Po Po
Lon Po Po: A Knocking Folktale from China Faithfully Explore! with Laura Knock… knock… Did you hear that? That mysterious sound is the very first clue in…
Faithfully Explore!A Day of Stillness: What Zen Teaches Us
A Day of Stillness: What Zen Teaches Us Faithfully Explore! with Laura A calm, mindful journey for kids ages 5–12 and their grown-ups Episode Overview What if…
Faithfully Explore!A Fresh Start: Exploring New Year’s Resolutions
A Fresh Start: Exploring New Year’s Resolutions Faithfully Explore! Podcast | Episode Length: ~15 minutes 🎙 Hosted by Laura What if the new year wasn’t about…
Faithfully Explore!Eight Nights of Light: Hanukkah Traditions Today
A Gentle Note for Families After recording this episode on Sunday, December 14, 2025, a deeply sad and frightening event occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney…
Faithfully Explore!The Miracle of the Little Light: A Hanukkah Adventure
Episode Length: 11 Minutes Target Audience: Kids Ages 5-12 Topics: Hanukkah, Courage, Mindfulness, Multicultural Traditions 🎧 About This Episode Grab your…
Faithfully Explore!The Good Samaritan – A Journey of Kindness
What We Learned The Good Samaritan wasn’t the person anyone expected to be the hero. Being kind sometimes means doing something inconvenient. Helping is…
Faithfully Explore!The Three Sisters: A Haudenosaunee Tale of Teamwork & Gratitude
Welcome back to Camp Faithfully Explore! Today’s campfire story takes us deep into the northeastern woodlands and into an ancient Haudenosaunee garden where…
Faithfully Explore!One Love, One Heart: Exploring Rastafarian Beliefs
In this vibrant, music-filled episode of Faithfully Explore!, we journey to Jamaica to discover the colors, rhythms, stories, and heart of Rastafari. Kids and…
Faithfully Explore!Persephone’s Journey: A Greek Myth Yoga Story for Kids
Episode Length: ~25 minutes Recommended Ages: 5–12 and their families Free Printable: Seasons Flow Yoga Poster — available at faithfullyexplore.com Episode…
Faithfully Explore!Faithfully Explore! Discover the world's beliefs, celebrate differences, and grow together.
What if your next family adventure could take you across continents and through time? Did you know there are more than 4,000 belief systems in our world and…
Faithfully Explore!Campfire of Legends: Spooky and Sacred Creatures from World Mythology
Gather ‘round the glowing fire with Laura and the Faithfully Explore! crew for a magical Halloween night full of spooky-but-safe stories from around the world…
Faithfully Explore!Yggdrasil’s Bedtime Odyssey
In this gentle bedtime adventure, Laura guides young explorers into the world of Yggdrasil: the great World Tree from Norse mythology. Through the dream of a…
Faithfully Explore!What Happens After? A Journey Through Beliefs About the Afterlife
After losing her husband, Laura embarks on a heartfelt exploration of what different cultures and religions teach about life after death. She invites children…
Faithfully Explore!Amaterasu and the Sun Salutation
In this week’s adventure, Laura invites Explorers on a journey to Japan to meet Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess. According to ancient chronicles, Amaterasu…
Faithfully Explore!Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are
What makes a community feel like one big family? In this episode of Faithfully Explore! we travel to a lively African village marketplace to discover the…
Faithfully Explore!Embracing Courage: Warrior Pose and The Legend of Little Scarface
Bravery comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s standing tall, sometimes it’s believing in yourself when no one else does. In this special shorter episode of…
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Hi friends. It’s Laura, your guide here at Faithfully Explore! I wanted to share something personal with you. My husband, Dave, recently passed away after a…
Faithfully Explore!Ten Virtues Treasure Hunt: Jainism’s Das Lakshana
Pack your imagination and curiosity, today’s adventure takes us to the colorful markets and serene temples of India, where we set out on a treasure hunt for…
Faithfully Explore!Fatima the Builder: The Woman Who Built a University
What would you build if you wanted to leave something that lasted for more than a thousand years? A spaceship? A castle? How about… a university? In this…
Faithfully Explore!Fire and Light: Teachings of Zoroaster
Long ago, in ancient Persia, a boy named Zoroaster saw a world full of fighting and unfairnessand dared to imagine something better. He dreamed of a life…
Faithfully Explore!How the World Began: Creation Stories Around the Globe
Welcome explorers! Join Laura on Faithfully Explore! as we set off on an extraordinary adventure to uncover how different cultures around the world answer one…
Faithfully Explore!Trail of Belief: The Journey of the Latter-day Saints
Pack your curiosity caps and grab your imaginary wagons because this week on Faithfully Explore!, we're journeying west across plains, rivers, and rugged…