Why Stories Matter: Telling the Faith to Kids
Practicing Catholic Podcast
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11-Jan-0202
Why are stories so powerful—especially for children—and why do they matter so much for passing on the Catholic faith? In this episode of the Practicing Catholic Podcast, Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger sit down with acclaimed storyteller Paul McCusker to explore how stories shape the imagination and open hearts to truth.
From audio drama to family storytelling, Paul explains why narrative is such a natural way to communicate faith, form virtue, and spark meaningful conversations between parents and children. The episode also introduces Welcome to Hope Springs, a new Catholic audio drama created to bring families together through engaging, faith-filled stories kids and parents can enjoy together.
Check out the new Hope Springs Audio Drama Series at HopeSprings.org!
More audio dramas written by Paul McCusker and produced by the Augustine Institute - https://app.formed.org/app/collections/115518
Hope Springs Book Series by Paul McCusker - https://catholic.market/books/hope-springs/the-adventures-of-nick-sam/
A Landscape with Dragons by Michael O’Brien - https://catholic.market/books/a-landscape-with-dragons-the-battle-for-your-childs-mind/
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