Hear the Word radio series

Hear the Word is a weekly 3-minute children’s radio series featuring the enthusiastic voice talents of child readers. Each episode contains scripture readings accompanied by musical arrangements and scene-setting sound effects to create an immersive and memorable journey through the Bible. New episodes broadcast on the Light Radio Network every Sunday morning at 7:42 AM and are available to stream. Subscribe to the Hear the Word podcast here.

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S1 E1 The Word was God (John 1:1-27) Bible Stories for Kids
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  • S1 E1 The Word was God (John 1:1-27) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E1 The Word was God (John 1:1-27) Bible Stories for Kids

    Oct 17, 2023 •

    Join this week’s narrator, the girl of many voices, 9-year-old Elise! Elise narrates the powerful opening lines of the Gospel of John. Featuring fun voices, especially for the pharisee, and…

  • S1 E2 Jesus Calls His Followers (John 1:29-51) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E2 Jesus Calls His Followers (John 1:29-51) Bible Stories for Kids

    Oct 19, 2023 •

    This week, Jimmy, an enthusiastic and brilliant six-year-old who has been reading since the age of two, delivers a charming and delightful reading of John 1:29-51. His energetic and infectious…

  • S1 E3 Water to Wine (John 2:1-12) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E3 Water to Wine (John 2:1-12) Bible Stories for Kids

    Oct 30, 2023 •

    Our narrator this week is a lighthearted and thoughtful 12-year-old named Penny! Penny’s positive and radiant personality shine through in her narration of Jesus’ first miracle, turning water to wine…

  • S1 E4 Cleansing the Temple (John 2:13-25) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E4 Cleansing the Temple (John 2:13-25) Bible Stories for Kids

    Nov 5, 2023 •

    This week’s narrator, 6-year-old Brynn, is a sweet and silly new reader who took on some challenging words to bring you the exciting story of Jesus cleansing the temple, complete…

  • S1 E5 A Visit from Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E5 A Visit from Nicodemus (John 3:1-21) Bible Stories for Kids

    Nov 18, 2023 •

    Join 10-year-old Ana, this week’s narrator extraordinaire, as she takes us through the story containing the most read verse of the Bible, John 3:16! This is the story of a…

  • S1 E6 The One from Heaven (John 3:22-36) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E6 The One from Heaven (John 3:22-36) Bible Stories for Kids

    Nov 20, 2023 •

    Narrator Luke, a bright and cheerful 8-year old boy, delivers a lively read of John 3:22-36. In it, John the Baptist offers insight into the nature of he and Jesus’…

  • S1 E7 The Samaritan Woman (John 4:1-26) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E7 The Samaritan Woman (John 4:1-26) Bible Stories for Kids

    Nov 27, 2023 •

    It’s the return of our dear friend Jimmy, age 6, lending his narration talents to the story of the Samaritan Woman from John 4:1-26. Jimmy brings his trademark enthusiasm and…

  • S1 E8 The Savior of the World (John 4:27-42) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E8 The Savior of the World (John 4:27-42) Bible Stories for Kids

    Jan 3, 2024 •

    Listen to the talented and cheerful narration of 12-year-old Arielle, retelling the incredible tale of Jesus bringing a village of samaritans to faith. Jesus delivers the truth of His purpose…

  • S1 E9 Healing the Officials Son (John 4:43-54) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E9 Healing the Officials Son (John 4:43-54) Bible Stories for Kids

    Jan 5, 2024 •

    It’s time to hear the word! Join Violet, a brilliant and well-spoken 9-year-old, as she narrates the exciting story of Jesus healing the officials son! This Bible story features the…

  • S1 E10 Pick Up Your Mat (John 5:1-18) Bible Stories for Kids

    S1 E10 Pick Up Your Mat (John 5:1-18) Bible Stories for Kids

    Jan 6, 2024 •

    It’s the return of Elise! This 9 (almost 10) year-old was our first narrator and is back to share the story of Jesus healing a man by the pool of…

S1 E1 The Word was God (John 1:1-27) Bible Stories for Kids

Join this week’s narrator, the girl of many voices, 9-year-old Elise! Elise narrates the powerful opening lines of the Gospel of John. Featuring fun voices, especially for the pharisee, and…

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Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

Healing the Officials Son (John 4:43-54) – Radio Bible Stories for Kids

The “Hear the Word Children’s Christian Radio Show” presents biblical stories narrated by child readers. The story of Jesus healing the official’s son (John 4:43-54) is vividly retold by Violet, a brilliant and well-spoken 9-year-old reader. This tale highlights the limitless power of Jesus, who healed the official’s son from miles away.

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Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

The Savior of the World (John 4:27-42) – Hear the Word Radio Episode

The “Hear the Word” children’s Christian radio show presents Season 1, Episode 8: “The Savior of the World”, narrated by 12-year-old Arielle. This episode depicts Jesus bringing a Samaritan village to faith, while emphasizing his purpose on earth. Through scripture readings and engaging narration we learn that God desires to bring people back to Him.

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Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

The Samaritan Woman (John 4:1-26) – Hear the Word Radio Episode

The seventh episode of “Hear the Word” features the voice of six-year-old Jimmy narrating the story of “The Samaritan Woman” from the Gospel of John. The reading encourages reflection on God’s gifts of love and salvation for all, highlighting Jesus’s proclamation to a woman typically shunned by Jewish men, further emphasizing the inclusiveness of God’s redemption.

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Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

The One from Heaven (John 3:22-36) – Radio Bible Stories for Kids

Episode six, titled “The One from Heaven,” is narrated by a bright and cheerful an eight-year-old boy named Luke. The story is John 3:22-36, where John the Baptist explains his and Jesus’ relationship and roles. John stresses that glory belongs to Jesus, urging everyone to focus less on personal desires and more on Jesus’ glory.

Illustration of a robed man counting money in a temple.
Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

Cleansing the Temple (John 2:13-25) – Hear the Word radio episode

6-year-old Brynn, is a sweet and silly new reader who took on some challenging words to bring you the exciting story of Jesus cleansing the temple, complete with table flipping and whip cracking! You’ll love this adorable reading of John 2:13-25! Hear the Word is a children’s Christian radio show available on broadcast and streaming.

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Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

Jesus Calls His Followers (John 1:29-51) – Hear the Word radio episode

Jimmy, an enthusiastic and brilliant 6-year-old delivers a charming and delightful reading of John 1:29-51. Jimmy’s energetic rendition of the story of Jesus calling his followers is sure to captivate your heart. At the end, Jimmy reflects on Jesus’ love for us, leaving listeners with a heartwarming message.

Illustrated John the Baptist in front of river landscape.
Gospel of John | Hear the Word | Radio

The Word was God (John 1:1-27) – Hear the Word Radio Bible Stories for Kids

This week’s episode features 9-year-old Elise narrating the powerful opening lines of the Gospel of John. An episode filled with fun voices, especially for the Pharisee, and a heartwarming reflection on John 1:5, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.”