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Through the Roof

Released July 29, 2026 • 13:00 • Narrated by Leah
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What would you do if your best friend needed help and the door was completely blocked? In this episode we travel to a crowded little house in Capernaum, where four friends do something absolutely wild — they climb onto the roof, dig a hole right through it, and lower their paralyzed friend down to Jesus! But before Jesus heals the man's legs, He does something no one expected: He heals his heart first. It's a big, funny, wonderful story about how much Jesus cares about what's inside of us — and about being the kind of friend who never gives up. Based on Mark 2:1–12 and Luke 5:17–26.

Scripture quotations are from The Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1965, 1966 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Keep the adventure going! Visit https://heartsofwonderpodcast.com

© 2026 Hearts of Wonder

For grown-ups
When the friends tore open the roof, Jesus responded first to their faith and to the man's deepest need — forgiveness — before healing his body. It's a beautiful reminder that God sees past what's on the outside straight to the heart, and that we're called to carry the people we love to Him, even when it's hard or messy. This week, ask your children who they could "carry to Jesus" through a prayer or an act of kindness.
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