
The Bible for Kids Podcast
Mike Nawrocki and Tricia GoyerS8Ep10: Adventures in the Friendly Forest
March 9, 2026 ● 33 minShare this episode
This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer talk with author Amanda Jess about her new Christian children’s book, Adventures in the Friendly Forest: A 30-Day Storybook Devotional to Help Kids Grow in Faith and Character.
Step into the Friendly Forest, where lovable animal friends discover what it means to trust God through life’s challenges. This beautifully illustrated 30-day devotional for kids blends engaging storytelling, biblical truth, and meaningful reflection to help children grow in faith, character, and friendship.
When a powerful storm changes life in the forest, Blaze, Hensley, Hoo, Cubby, and Flora must work together to rebuild their home and help their community. Along the way, they discover that the most important changes happen inside their hearts.
Perfect for family devotions, bedtime reading, Sunday school, and homeschool, each daily reading includes:
• A short story following the Friendly Forest adventures
• A Bible verse for kids that connects the story to God’s Word
• Simple reflection questions for children
• A memorable truth statement to reinforce the day’s lesson
• A short prayer to help kids talk with God
Adventures in the Friendly Forest helps children understand that God is with them through every change, challenge, and new beginning and that those moments often help them grow into exactly who He created them to be.
In this episode, Amanda Jess shares the heart behind the book, why storytelling is powerful for teaching kids about faith, and how parents can use story-based devotionals to nurture spiritual growth in their children.
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