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There is No Saint Named Kelly with Kelly Luong Sep 14, 2026

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Back from summer break! Young Kelly has a problem. She doesn't have a saint name! Should she rename herself? How can she be holy? Find out in this adorable story, with author-illustrator Kelly Luong.

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Published by Pauline Books and Media

"The Monks" series with Sylvia Dorham May 27, 2026

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Join a quirky group of monks as they battle hunger, storms, and cranky friars in these three adorable short stories: The Monks Daily Bread, The Monks Stormy Night, and The Monks Make Amends. Plus, listen to a fascinating interview with author Sylvia, who is the wife of a Byzantine Catholic priest, an incredible witness on iconography, and so much more!

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Get The Monks 3 book series here

Find out about Gracie Glory stories here

The Holy Spirit and the Greatest Adventure by Gracie Jagla with Ted Schlenderfritz May 11, 2026

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The Apostles were gathered in prayer and then... BOOM! Just in time for Pentecost, enjoy this dynamic retelling of the Holy Spirit and His work throughout history. There are saints, there's wind, there's fire! Author Gracie and illustrator Ted share stories of the book's creation.

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Listen to Ted's episode The Narrow Gate

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Jack Giorgio: Future Priest with Katie Warner Apr 13, 2026

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Jack wants to be a superhero! What happens when he finds a hero… in his very own church? Our great friend Katie Warner, always a joy, joins for this sweet vocational read aloud.

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Before I Was Me with Frank Fraser Mar 30, 2026

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Come along with us on an adventure! On this whimsical journey with God, become a farmer, a baker, an astronaut, and everything in between! Author-illustrator Frank Fraser reads his imaginative pro-life story.

Find Frank's books here

FAN FAVORITE: The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland with Elise Daniel Mar 16, 2026

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Just in time for St. Patrick's Day! When a sneaky little pick-pocketing leprechaun gets caught, his run-in with St. Patrick changes his life! Author Elise joins for this colorful and creative story.

Joseph, Keeper of the King with Emily Stimpson Chapman Mar 02, 2026

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A book on St. Joseph that truly does him honor! Prolific and beloved author Emily Stimpson Chapman talks St. Joseph, family life, and working with theologian Scott Hahn.

Book releases March 19th! Preorder it here

Emily's Word on Fire Children's Bible

Emily's Website

Louie’s Lent with Claudia Cangilla McAdam Feb 16, 2026

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The queen of seasonal stories is back with the perfect Lent read! Louie’s whole class is giving something up. But he can’t think of anything! Claudia McAdam reads her Lenten story in perfect timing for Ash Wednesday.

Visit Claudia’s website for books, trailers and freebies.

Which Saint Am I Thinking Of with Josie and Sophia Jagla Jan 26, 2026

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Welcome to Season 2! Want to play a guessing game? Play along with this interactive children's book written by my own little daughter!

Send me/Josie an email to: cuddleuppodcast@gmail.com

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Listen to Katie Warner's Salvation History Story Time episode

Listen to Fabiola Garza's Princesses of Heaven episode

The Too Tall Swiss Guard (A Christmas Story) with Swiss Guard Andreas Widmer and Michelle Widmer Schultz Dec 22, 2025

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Our first ever Swiss Guard on the podcast! Andreas and his wonderful wife (and author) Michelle join to share never-before-heard stories of St. John Paul II and more in this charming Christmas story.

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