Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Why should we introduce children to Scripture as early as possible?
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma is joined by Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of numerous Catholic children’s books, including the new story Bible: The Story of All Stories.
Together, John and Emily discuss the importance of teaching kids the Scriptures and equipping future generations with the appropriate tools to transform the Church.
To order The Story of All Stories, visit:
➡️ book.wordonfire.org/story-of-all-stories
Discover the best ways to introduce children to Scripture and keep them in love with the Faith in this new episode of Stunned by Scripture.
0:00:00 Emily's Spiritual Journey & Early Life
0:05:28 College Years & Questioning Catholicism
0:16:05 Graduate Studies & Working for Scott Hahn
0:18:26 Professional Catholic Writing
0:21:47 Emily's Journey with Scripture
0:28:33 Writing Catholic Children’s Literature
0:30:02 Introducing Children to Scripture
0:34:42 The Story of All Stories
0:47:30 Challenges of Writing a Children’s Bible
0:51:33 How Families can use The Story of All Stories
0:56:44 Children and the “big picture” of the Bible
1:03:49 Conclusion
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Why should we introduce children to Scripture as early as possible?
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Dr. Bergsma is joined by Emily Stimpson Chapman, author of numerous Catholic children’s books, including the new story Bible: The Story of All Stories.
Together, John and Emily discuss the importance of teaching kids the Scriptures and equipping future generations with the appropriate tools to transform the Church.
To order The Story of All Stories, visit:
➡️ book.wordonfire.org/story-of-all-stories
Discover the best ways to introduce children to Scripture and keep them in love with the Faith in this new episode of Stunned by Scripture.
0:00:00 Emily's Spiritual Journey & Early Life
0:05:28 College Years & Questioning Catholicism
0:16:05 Graduate Studies & Working for Scott Hahn
0:18:26 Professional Catholic Writing
0:21:47 Emily's Journey with Scripture
0:28:33 Writing Catholic Children’s Literature
0:30:02 Introducing Children to Scripture
0:34:42 The Story of All Stories
0:47:30 Challenges of Writing a Children’s Bible
0:51:33 How Families can use The Story of All Stories
0:56:44 Children and the “big picture” of the Bible
1:03:49 Conclusion
✨ Join our Easter Challenge
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/easter
___
Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center:
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.co/donate
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Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media:
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