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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.”