The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds
Welcome to The Heart of a Story: Saint Stories and Classic Tales for Tender Minds. On this podcast, we tell saints stories for young 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
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Bernadette. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
What little act of love can you do this week, to make up for the ways that people hurt God's heart?
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
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Michael, the Archangel. After listening, consider discussing this question with your child:
How can you ask St. Michael to help you make good choices this week?
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
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about Mary, at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
I wonder if you have ever felt that you were too small to do great things? Mama Mary shows us that it’s not our size or age that matters, it is our openness to God. The more open we are, the more God’s life can move through us.
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
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Patrick, patron of Ireland. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
Patrick learned to trust God when he realized that all he had was God. How can you learn to trust God more this week?
God asked Patrick to go back to Ireland and love the people who hurt him. Is there someone, like a brother or sister, that you can love extra hard this week?
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
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Thomas Aquinas. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
Can you imagine how Thomas felt? He loved his family, but they didn’t understand that he was doing what Jesus wanted him to do. I wonder how you feel when people don’t seem to understand you?
Can you say a prayer today asking Jesus to be your biggest gift?
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
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Katherine Drexel. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
Jesus is actually asking ALL of us to be missionaries somehow! How can you share the Gospel, the good news of Jesus, right where you are? Maybe at home with your family, or at school with your friends?
Simon was angry and worried when things didn't go his way. I wonder if you have ever felt that way before?
Katherine chose to not have money or things so that she could focus on loving and serving other people. Would you say yes to Jesus, if he asked you to do that?
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
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Simon Peter, the first pope. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
Have you ever been annoyed with a brother, sister, or friend? Have you ever felt angry that they won’t do what you want them to do?
Simon was angry and worried when things didn't go his way. I wonder if you have ever felt that way before?
Have you ever done something that made you feel like a terrible person?
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
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Helen, Empress of Constantinople. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
Have you ever had an ok day that turned into a really bad day?
If you had a lot of power or money, how would you use it? Would you use it to help and love people?
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
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Josephine Bakhita. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
Have you ever felt like you were bad or nothing? Even if you have felt that way, it’s not true. You are a piece of a picture of who God is. You are beautiful and good.
Is there somebody you need to forgive 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
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
You can now support us on Patreon! Visit us at patreon.com/theheartofastory to become a contributor and gain access to an extra episode every month!
Today's episode is about St. Simeon. After listening, consider discussing these questions with your child:
I wonder what hard thing is going on in your life now, that you could give to God as a sacrifice?
I wonder how you would feel, if God told you something great was coming, but you have to wait a long long time for it? Would you still hope for it?
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