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Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime

Cuddle Up is a Catholic story time podcast for children and families. Get cozy and follow along as your favorite children"s authors read their own stories, out loud, in full. Fill your heart with joyful imagination and your soul with heavenly tales!

kids & family stories for kids

All Episodes

45:52

The Too Tall Swiss Guard (A Christmas Story) with...

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/12/22

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. Buy The Too Tall Swiss Guard here Follow Michelle on Instagram here

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25:06

Christmas In Heaven with Anthony Destefano

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2025/12/02

Christmas in Heaven-- have you ever imagined it? Bestselling author Anthony Destefano is back to discuss saints, Christmas, and being a pilot! Listen to Anthony read Our Lady's Wardrobe Enter the book giveaway and get our Top 10 Must-Read Christmas booklist (same link)

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28:57

If the Pope Had a Puppy and If a Saint Had a Song by...

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2025/11/10

Welcome to the Catholic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie!" Chase the Pope and his puppy through this fun "tour of Rome" and then hop along with the saints in a sort of "tour through Heaven!" Pope Leo received his copy of If the Pope had a Puppy at last week's Wednesday audience and gave it a huge thumbs up. Now you get to read it, too! Our lovely friend Katie Warner guest-hosts. 30% off books with code ADVENT30: OSV Bookstore OR buy the books on Amazon here Download Katie's free Saint Bucket L...

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25:13

You Were Born to Be a Saint with Kortnee Senn

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2025/10/27

Our All Saint’s Day episode is here! Find new favorites from among the many saints mentioned and hear author/illustrator Kortnee’s “rapid fire” answers to some saintly questions! Find Kortnee's book and products here Join Gracie's Book Recommendation Email list here Saints at the Table - find it here: https://www.culinasancta.com/

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27:00

OSV Kids Discover: The Pope with Colleen Pressprich

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2025/09/22

Which pope piloted a helicopter? How did elephants get into the Vatican Gardens? And why the Swiss to guard the Pope? You'll find out in this treasure trove of fun facts about the papacy! Author Colleen Pressprich joins to read and share her new exciting series. Buy OSV Discover: The Pope here Find Colleen's free activities and resources here Join Gracie's Book Rec. Email List here

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26:12

RE-RELEASE: Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times with...

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/09/08

Happy canonization, Sts. Pier Giorgio and Carlo! In honor of our new modern-day saints, come along on this read-aloud about recent saints. Hearing John Paul II’s voice never gets old! Get Saintly Rhymes Here Join Gracie’s email list here

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26:42

Salvation History Story Time: Move and Play with...

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/08/25

Are we in a garden or reading a book? Jump into the Bible like never before with this interactive read aloud by our good friend, Katie Warner! Get Salvation History Story Time Here Join Katie’s Email List Join Gracie’s Book Email List

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30:12

Our Lady's Wardrobe with Anthony DeStefano

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/08/11

Back from summer break! Dive into Marian apparitions with award-winning author Anthony Destefano and his best-selling story on Our Lady. Buy Our Lady's Wardrobe here Buy Travel Guide to Heaven here Join Gracie's Book Rec. Email List here

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35:08

Princesses of Heaven with Fabiola Garza- Interview

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/06/16

Step into the wonderfully whimsical world of author/illustrator Fabiola Garza! In this special interview-only episode, Fabiola answers all your questions about her famously beautiful Princesses of Heaven: The Flowers. RING ME at 269-340-0656 and share your favorite Catholic children’s book! BONUS book recommendation chat w/ Fabiola: Patreon.com/CuddleUpPodcast Join Gracie’s book recommendation email list Follow Fabiola on social media Visit Fabiola’s website (signed copies) ...

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34:21

The Snail and the King with Fr. Peregrine Fletcher,...

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2025/06/03

Lions and bears and snails... OH MY! This adventurous animal-packed story is a metaphor for Heaven and we have author/illustrator Fr. Peregrine Fletcher here to tell us all about it! RING ME at 269-340-0656 and share your favorite Catholic children’s book! BONUS (Video) Chat w/ Fr. Peregrine: Patreon.com/CuddleUpPodcast Buy The Snail and the King Here Buy My Name is Philomena Here Book is published by and read aloud with permission from Holy Heroes.

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27:02

A Garden for Mary with Neena Gaynor

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/05/19

Bees, baseball, and books- we cover it all! You might end up with a Mary garden at the end of it, too. Author Neena joins for the most interesting talk and read aloud of her story. RING ME at 269-340-0656 and share your favorite Catholic children’s book! BONUS (Video) Chat w/ Neena Gaynor: Patreon.com/CuddleUpPodcast Book is published by TAN Books. Buy it here Follow Neena on Instagram @neenagaynor _____________________________________ ENTER BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE

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26:59

When Mary Says Yes by Gracie Jagla (feat. Katie Warner)

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2025/05/06

Join along and shout “YES!” in this interactive read-aloud of Gracie’s book on Mary. Our good friend of the show (and best-selling author!) Katie Warner guest-hosts. ENTER BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE Buy When Mary Says Yes here Listen to Katie’s Lily Lolek episode on Cuddle Up here When Mary Says Yes is published by OSV Kids. _____________________________________ ENTER BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE

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25:39

RE-RELEASE: We Have a Pope with Katie Bogner

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2025/04/22

How is a new pope chosen? Join us in prayer for Pope Francis and discover how the Holy Spirit guides the Church in selecting our next Holy Father. Original Release, Oct. 1, 2024: It's time to elect a pope! Follow the cardinals right into the Sistine Chapel and discover the beautiful process of choosing a new leader for the Church. Author Katie Bogner joins to read aloud her story. Curious about those free printables Katie mentions? Find all the important information here: https://www.looktoh...

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26:44

When God Speaks with Hunter Leonard

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/04/14

Listen-- do you hear that? It's God's voice! When God speaks, do you know what happens? Find out in this heartwarming read aloud with author Hunter Leonard. Buy Hunter's Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42FMY0b Hunter's Book through Our Sunday Visitor: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/when-god-speaks.html Visit Hunter's website: https://www.sacredvision.org

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21:43

The Wordless Weaver with Claudia Cangilla McAdam

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/03/31

A Shroud of Turin story! Follow young Shira through Jerusalem as she experiences the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus… and finds another miracle along the way! Author Claudia Cangilla McAdam joins to read. Buy The Wordless Weaver here Claudia’s website

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25:05

The Richest Leprechaun in Ireland with Elise Daniel

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/03/17

It’s our lucky day! In this St. Patrick’s Day special, join tricky leprechaun Finnius in his pickpocketing adventures and watch as his greedy heart becomes as pure as gold… thanks to a special friend— St. Patrick! Buy the book here Follow Elise on Instagram: @elisedanielauthor Follow illustrator Tara: @tarawrightstudio

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26:29

All about Lent & Holy Week with Katie Bogner

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/03/03

Are you ready for Lent? Journey through the Triduum with author Katie Bogner and discover the BEST all-encompassing book on Lent you can find! Buy Katie's book here: https://stpaulcenter.com/allaboutlent/ (use code Gracie15 for 15% off!) Here Katie read We Have a Pope on Cuddle Up Follow Emmaus Road and Katie Bogner on Instagram: @emmausroadpublishing and @katherine.bogner PRE-ORDERS for Gracie's new book, If a Saint had a Song: Signed Copies or Amazon

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26:51

The Book That Changed Everything with Sr. Allison...

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/02/17

Join Sofia on an adventure through a library that leads her to a book. Not just any book, but a book that is alive- a book that will change everything! Sister Allison joins for this endearing read aloud. Sister’s Links: Sr. Allison's Author Website The Book That Changed Everything Bible Read-Alouds with Sr. Allison: Bible Read-Aloud Playlist Publishing with Pauline Books & Media The Book That Changed Everything PRE-ORDERS for Gracie's new book, If a Saint had a Song: Signed Copies o...

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The Women Doctors of the Church with Colleen Pressprich

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/02/03

Sts. Hildegard, Catherine, Teresa and Therese. Strong, sweet, holy, and a little bit stubborn! What do you know about them? You'll know a lot after this read aloud with author Colleen Pressprich! Get The Women Doctors of the Church at Amazon Get The Women Doctors of the Church at OSV Visit Colleen's Website PRE-ORDERS for Gracie's new book, If a Saint had a Song: Signed Copies or Amazon

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32:13

Saints Around the World with Meg Hunter-Kilmer

Cuddle Up: Catholic Storytime ·

2025/01/20

She’s visited 25 countries, 50 states, and knows HUNDREDS of saints! She’s best-selling author Meg Hunter-Kilmer and today she reads from her book Saints Around the World. Get Saints Around the WorldGet Meg’s new Saints Around the World for Little Ones Send CuddleUp a text

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