The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds

A Boy Named Louis and a Girl Named Zelie (Martin)

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Welcome to the Heart of a Story: Saint stories and classic tales for tender minds!
This episode is about Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin. How can you put God first in your heart today?
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A Boy Named Benedict

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Welcome back to The Heart of a Story: Saint stories and classic tales for tender minds!
Today's episode is about St. Benedict. How can you use your words to tell others about the beauty of God?
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A Boy Named Theodore

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This episode is about St. Theodore the soldier. Enjoy!
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

A Girl Named Monica

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Today's episode is about St. Monica, mother of St. Augustine. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
How can you do your best to obey your mom and dad today? 
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

A Boy Named Istvan (Stephen of Hungary)

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Today's episode is about St. Stephen of Hungary ("Istvan" in Hungarian!). After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
Is there someone who you have a hard time being kind to? How can you show them extra love today? 
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

A girl named Edith (Stein)

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Today's episode is about St. Edith Stein (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross). After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
Can you try to say "I love you" to Jesus every day for 5 days? 
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

A Girl Named Rafqa

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Today's episode is about St. Rafqa. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
Listen to God in your heart. What is He asking you to do today?
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

A Boy Named Basil

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Today's episode is about St. Basil the Great. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
What true thing do you know about Jesus? 
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

A Girl Named Mary Magdalene

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Today's episode is about St. Mary Magdalene. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
How can you be like Mary Magdalene today, and tell someone about the good news of Jesus's resurrection?
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com

The Battle of Lepanto

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Today's episode is about the Battle of Lepanto. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
Can you say a Hail Mary today, and imagine yourself saying "I love you" to Mama Mary during the prayer?
 
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for toddlers and preschool children. These stories are meant to help the children know the heart of the saint and their story - who they loved, what they loved, and how they loved Jesus. It is in the formation of a saint’s heart, that we can truly understand their mission!
Written and hosted by: Niki Montecillo
Original music by: Kevin Kapchinski and family
Check him out at: https://kkapmusic.com/
Edited and produced by: Io Montecillo
Contact us at: theheartofastory@gmail.com