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Unshakeable

Released July 22, 2026 14:27 Narrated by Leah
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When the king signs a law that makes praying to God punishable by a den full of hungry lions, Daniel faces a choice: hide who he is and just go along… or keep his windows open and keep praying like he always has. In this episode, based off of Daniel chapter 6, we meet the man who wouldn't be shaken—and discover what it means to stand firm in your faith even when the whole world says to blend in.

It's a story about integrity, courage, and being the same person whether or not anyone is watching. So grab your explorer's hat, adventurers, and let's go out and be unshakeable!

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.

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© 2026 Hearts of Wonder

For grown-ups
Daniel's story is a wonderful chance to talk with your kids about integrity—being the same person whether or not anyone is watching—and the quiet courage it takes to keep praying when the world says to just blend in. This week, notice together the small moments where your child can "keep the window open": praying before a meal in public, being kind when it isn't the cool thing to do, or staying true to what they know is right.
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