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Empty: Celebrating the Risen Savior – A Conversation with Joshua Cooley

This week on the podcast, co-hosts Tricia Goyer and Mike Nawrocki welcome New York Times bestselling author Joshua Cooley to discuss his newest book, Empty: Celebrating the Risen Savior.

Some things are disappointing when empty—piggy banks, cookie jars, or gift-wrapped boxes on Christmas morning. But sometimes, empty is the best news ever—like a Saturday chore list or a beehive you almost disturbed!

Two thousand years ago, just outside Jerusalem, an empty tomb changed the course of history. In Empty, Joshua Cooley invites young readers on a fun, engaging, and meaningful journey to discover why Jesus’ empty tomb is the greatest empty of all time—and what it means for us today.

About the Author

Joshua Cooley is a New York Times bestselling author known for books like Heroes of the Bible Devotional and I Can’t Believe My Eyes! His writing brings biblical truth to life with warmth, humor, and a kid-friendly approach.

Empty – Book Details

Why Kids Will Love It:

✅ Fun and engaging storytelling that keeps young readers captivated

✅ Helps children explore the meaning of the resurrection in an age-appropriate way

✅ Warm, witty, and inspiring—perfect for faith-filled conversations

A Must-Read For:

👦 Children ages 4-7

🏡 Parents looking for faith-based books

📚 Toddler groups and Sunday school classes

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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.