Podcasts for Catholic Kids
If you haven’t used podcast listening in your home learning environment, now is the time to start! A survey conducted by Kids Listen, a grassroots organization of advocates for high-quality audio content for children, revealed these interesting statistics:
- 80% of kids listen to a podcast more than once
- 74% of respondents shared that their children initiate discussion based on the podcast they listened to
- 70% of respondents reported that they sought out podcasts for kids as an alternative to screen time
This collection of podcasts for Catholic kids are perfect for listening in the car, during rest time, or on vacation. Browse through them to find everything from Catholic saint stories to science podcasts to literature discussions.
The Saints Alive podcast is a collection of radio theater stories of the saints for kids. Created with the talents of professional voice actors, these stories are sure to delight and engage your children as they get to know our saintly friends in heaven.
Read our interview with Melissa Dee, one of the creators at Saints Alive.
Catch The Power of Story with the Creators of Saints Alive Podcast to hear why stories are important, powerful, and how this podcast is both.
The Catholic Sprouts Podcast is a daily podcast for Catholic kids. The short episodes are designed to plant one seed of faith each day. Topics covered include Catholic feast days, morality, Catholic theology, the saints and the sacraments.
Saints Stories for Kids is a weekly podcast of stories for kids about the Saints, from the creator of Shining Light Dolls, Chantal Baros. Each week features a new story.
These Catholic classics for children are public domain stories of saints and other Catholic tales for children. The stories are read by Lauren A. Rupar.
Presented by Fr. James Yamauchi, every episode is a true story. The characters are real people in a pickle, or on the verge of a breakthrough, or about to make an important decision. It’s more than an interesting true story. It becomes a game to deduce who our hero is. Perhaps it’s a heroic soldier, a holy martyr, a popular entertainer, or an innovative inventor, set in the time of Rome, the feudal days, the age of exploration, the industrial revolution, or even today. Whomever the hero, whatever the place, sit back and enjoy a 5-minute true story, a wholesome tale for the whole family.
Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you’ve been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every era of music.
The Classics for Kids podcast introduces children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way. The short episodes feature different composers and often take several episodes to study specific pieces or aspects of a composer’s work.
Catholic History Trek is a podcast that explores the history of the Catholic Church, especially the historical background of contemporary Catholic practices and issues. While not specifically a child’s podcast, it is a great way to introduce your Catholic teens to some interesting stories about the Catholic faith.
But Why? is a show led by kids asking the questions and sorting through the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, you’ll hear discussions of topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world.
Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR’s Circle Round podcast adapts folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3 to 103. Each episode explores universal themes like friendship, persistence, creativity and generosity, and ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about.
The Poem of the Day podcast is a collection of audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day. This podcast is presented by the Poetry Foundation.
Art history doesn’t have to be dull and boring! Cultivate a love of art and nurture creativity in your tweens and teens as they learn about the different art eras and get to know the famous artists. This podcast is a fun and artsy tour across the centuries, looking at the lives of some of the most creative minds of all time. Perfect for “Fine Arts Fridays,” homeschool morning time, car-schooling, or as a complement to your in-depth art study.
Hank the Cowdog (Matthew McConaughey), the self-declared “Head of Ranch Security,” finds himself smack dab in the middle of a host of tangled mysteries and capers that span the universe of the Texas Panhandle cattle ranch Hank calls home. Hank is joined on these tail-wagging, tongue-slobbering adventures by a motley assemblage of characters, not least of which is his less-than trusty sidekick, Drover, a small but uncourageous mutt. Listen in as Hank the Cowdog always claims to know the answer, is the last to realize he doesn’t, but is the first to run headlong into tales of courage, loyalty, and friendship.
A history podcast for kids! Parents and kids alike love this podcast. History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to anyone. Listen to the stories of spies, funny foods, George Washington’s foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more! A professional music score and important songs accompany nearly every themed episode.
Square Notes: The Sacred Music Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka. Learn more about the Catholic Church’s teachings and treasury of sacred music. Topics range from discussion of Church documents on sacred music, to the music of certain composers or eras, Gregorian chant, the role of music in Catholic education, and techniques for directing a better choir rehearsal.
YourClassical Kids Storytime from American Public Media offers classic stories with a classical twist. Each episode features storytellers recounting childhood favorites along with related classical music.
Eat Your Spanish is an interactive Spanish learning podcast for kids and families. It was created by Evan and Vanessa to share their deep love of music and the Spanish language with children everywhere. Their goal is to provide a constant source of warmth and comfort for all who listen and to make sure the Spanish content feels fun and easy to learn.
In the era of fake news, kids need to learn to be able to tell what’s true from what’s false. And what better way to do that than a game show that puts kids in the driver’s seat, adults on the hot seat, and a sound-effects robot strapped to the roof? Each week, a kid interviews two experts in a particular topic, one of whom is a genuine, credentialed expert, the other a liar. Hilarious and fast-paced, the show teaches kids to ask insightful questions, weigh the evidence before them, and trust their gut.
Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together, and lets you decide which is best. The debaters use facts and passion to make their case, teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, they have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts — all checked by experts.
