Transform Family Drive Time: Your Guide to Educational Audio Resources
Smart devices give families access to countless audio resources for car rides. Whether you're on a road trip or doing daily errands, purposeful listening can transform drive time into valuable family time that aligns with Ephesians 5:15-16's call to make the best use of our time.
Here are the best audio resources for families:
Stories and Audiobooks:
- Adventures in Odyssey: Biblical and moral lessons through engaging radio dramas (ages 8+)
- Focus on the Family Radio Theater: Classic literature and biographies as radio dramas
- Lamplighter Theatre: Audio dramas teaching biblical truths through storytelling
- Free Library Apps (Libby/Hoopla): Access audiobooks like:
- The Jesus Storybook Bible
- Chronicles of Narnia
- Little Pilgrim's Progress
- Wingfeather Saga
- Little House on the Prairie
- Classic children's literature
Quality Podcasts:
- VeggieTales: Very Veggie Silly Stories
- God's Big Story
- The Biggest Story
- Press Pause (family devotionals)
- Paws and Tales
- Tiny Theologians
Musical Resources:
Scripture Memory Songs:
- Sing the Bible by Slugs and Bugs
- Hide 'Em in Your Heart by Steve Green
- Songs for Saplings
- Seeds Kids Worship
Christian Artists:
- Colin Buchanan
- Shai Linne
- Awesome Cutlery
- Sovereign Grace Kids
- Ellie Holcomb
- Rain for Roots
- The Getty Girls
Family Musicals:
- Psalty the Singing Songbook series
- Sir Bernard the Good Knight
- Patch the Pirate
- Little Big Stuff
Book cover: Growing Together
These resources can help families use car time intentionally, encouraging discussion and creating shared experiences that strengthen both family bonds and faith.