S7Ep14: Tanner Olson: All the Things I Say to God

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🎧 New Episode: Teaching Kids to Talk to God with Tanner Olson

This week on The Bible for Kids podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome poet, speaker, and bestselling author Tanner Olson to discuss his newest children’s book, All the Things I Say to God.

In this heartwarming and faith-building episode, Tanner shares the inspiration behind his beautifully illustrated book that helps children discover the power and simplicity of prayer. Through the story of Abby—a little girl who learns she can talk to God anytime, anywhere—kids and parents alike are invited into a deeper understanding of what it means to have a personal conversation with God.

Whether your child is just beginning to explore prayer or you’re looking for ways to make prayer more meaningful as a family, this episode offers practical encouragement, spiritual insight, and a message of hope for young hearts.

💬 In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Tanner Olson uses poetry and story to make faith accessible for kids
Why All the Things I Say to God is a great resource for families, churches, and ministries
Ways parents can support their children in building a personal prayer life
How to create a safe space for honest, everyday conversations with God

📖 All the Things I Say to God is perfect for:

Kids learning how to pray
Parents and caregivers starting faith conversations
Sunday School and children’s ministry programs
Fans of Tanner Olson’s faith-focused poetry and storytelling

👉 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that reminds kids (and grown-ups!) that God's love is always listening.

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Meet Your Hosts

As co-creator of VeggieTales, co-founder of Big Idea Entertainment, and the voice of Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been dedicated to helping parents pass on biblical values to their kids for over three decades. Mike is the offbeat brain behind Silly Songs with Larry, and has lent his screenwriting and directing talents to dozens of VeggieTales episodes, as well as both of the properties’ theatrical releases, Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything.

His most recent project, an early-reader book series published by Tyndale House titled The Dead Sea Squirrels, has been adapted into a 13-episode animated series now streaming on Minno, with more books and a season 2 of animation currently in the works. Mike also serves as an assistant professor of film and animation at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “The Bible for Kids.”

Tricia Goyer is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 books, including historical fiction, family favorites, and books for children and teens. She co-hosts The Bible for Kids Podcast, where she gets to talk with authors, musicians, and ministry leaders who are passionate about pointing kids to Jesus.

As a homeschooling mom of ten and wife to John, Tricia knows firsthand the joy (and the chaos!) of discipling kids in real life. She's written more than 500 articles, speaks at homeschool and family conferences across the country, and loves helping parents and grandparents pass along a living faith to the next generation. Her recent releases include Twist of Time, co-written with her son Nathan. Learn more at triciagoyer.com.