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Welcome to Faithfully Explore!, the podcast where curiosity meets compassion. Hosted by Laura, this show is for kids—and anyone eager to learn more about diverse beliefs from around the world.
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Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of Fire: A Journey Across the Islands (opens the original)
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Pele, Hawaiian Goddess of Fire: A Journey Across the Islands Why do visitors mail lava rocks back to Hawaiʻi and what does that have to do with Pele? A package arrives filled with volcanic rocks and a worried note asking for them to be returned. The sender believes they have experienced “Pele’s curse.” But where did that belief come from, and how does it compare with traditional Hawaiian stories? Join Laura on Faithfully Explore! for a journey across the Hawaiian Islands to meet Pele, the revere
Why the Sun and Moon Take Turns: A Traditional Lithuanian Sky Story (opens the original)
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Why the Sun and Moon Take Turns: A Traditional Lithuanian Sky Story What happens when the Sun and Moon both insist it’s their turn to watch over the Earth? Join Laura on Faithfully Explore! for a Lithuanian sun and moon myth for kids about a celestial family, a noisy disagreement, and two different ways of showing love. Saulė, the Sun, brings warmth and light to her daughter, Žemė—the Earth. Mėnulis, the Moon, offers a gentle glow and quiet nighttime care. But when neither will step aside, their
Moonlight in a Cup: The Guaraní Legend of Yerba Mate (opens the original)
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Moonlight in a Cup: The Guaraní Legend of Yerba Mate What if a simple green leaf could carry kindness from one person to another? Travel to South America for the Guaraní legend of yerba mate. When Jasy, the Moon, and Arai, the Cloud, leave the sky to explore the forest, they encounter a powerful jaguar—and a brave hunter who protects them without expecting anything in return. Grateful for his courage and hospitality, Jasy and Arai leave behind a remarkable gift: the ka’a plant. Its leaves are no
When Water Came to Visit: Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky (opens the original)
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What would happen if you opened your front door and an entire river came inside? In Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky, we travel to southeastern Nigeria for a playful traditional story from the Efik people. Long ago, Sun, Moon, and Water all lived on Earth. Sun often visited his friend Water, but Water never visited Sun. When Sun asks why, Water explains that his family is enormous. If Sun truly wants them to visit, he will need to build an enormous home. Sun and Moon get to work, but when Wa
Wish Upon a Star: Why Humans Make Wishes (opens the original)
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Wish Upon a Star: Why Humans Make Wishes Why do people make wishes when a shooting star flashes across the sky? And can a wish become more than something we quietly hope will happen? In Wish Upon a Star, young explorers journey through meteor science, history, and cultural traditions to discover why the night sky has inspired wishes for generations. We’ll learn what a “shooting star” really is, explore how meteor showers form, and uncover the history behind the familiar “Star Light, Star Bright”
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