Goodnight Little Light
By: Goodnight Little Light
Language: en
Categories: Kids, Family, Stories
A gentle, faith-filled podcast to help children drift to sleep with peace. Each week, Goodnight, Little Light shares a poetic bedtime story inspired by Scripture—written to calm anxious hearts, quiet little minds, and remind every listener that they are loved and never alone. Perfect for children under 9, and soothing for the grown-ups who love them.
Episodes
Still Safe, Even When Things Are New | Christian Bedtime Story for Kids About Change & Rest
Jan 09, 2026Change can feel big for little hearts — new routines, new places, new seasons.
Tonight’s gentle bedtime story reminds children that even when things feel different, they are still safe.
In this peaceful episode of Goodnight, Little Light, your child will journey through a calming story designed to help them settle, breathe, and rest — perfect for:
• school holidays
• starting a new year
• returning to routine
• bedtime anxiety
• children who need extra reassurance at night
Anchored in the comforting words of Psalm 4:8, this episode gently affirms:
✨ “I am safe. God is with...
Duration: 00:20:00A Christmas Eve Blessing With Liora — A Soft Piano Sleep Meditation
Dec 24, 2025Tonight, on Christmas Eve, Liora the firefly drifts toward your window with a gentle message of peace.
If your little one feels excited, restless, or a little too awake tonight, this soft Christmas sleep meditation will help their body settle and their heart feel safe.
Set to calming Christmas piano and guided by Liora’s warm, floating voice, this episode helps children release big feelings and rest in God’s nearness.
✨ Tonight’s Scripture“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favour res...
Duration: 00:22:13The Too-Bright, Too-Loud, Too-Much Christmas — A Calming Sleep Story for Kids
Dec 19, 2025This week’s story is for the little ones who feel everything deeply.
Bramble and Honey arrive at a Christmas celebration that’s…
a bit too loud,
a bit too bright,
a bit too much.
With the help of their meadow friends, they learn how to slow down, breathe, and find peace again.
Scripture: Psalm 46:10
Affirmation: “When things feel too big, I can take a small breath. God is with me.”
A gentle, sensory-friendly story for children who need calm this Christmas.
Duration: 00:20:00Feeling Nervous in New Places — Bramble & Honey’s First Christmas (A Calming Sleep Story for Kids)
Dec 12, 2025gentle story for children feeling shy, new, or far from home.
Hello Little Light, and welcome back to the Meadow. Tonight’s bedtime story follows Bramble—a little bear visiting a brand-new place for Christmas—and his tiny sister Honey, lovingly called Baby Bear.
They’ve never been to the Meadow before. The lights feel too bright… the faces feel unfamiliar… and Bramble’s little heart feels wobbly and unsure.
With the kindness of Mama Bear, Papa Bear, and the Meadow Friends, Bramble begins to learn a beautiful truth:
✨ You don’t have to fit in to...
Duration: 00:20:00The Christmas That Looked Different | Kids Bedtime Story
Dec 05, 2025Hello Little Light.🌟 Welcome to a gentle Christmas bedtime story from the Meadow.
Tonight’s episode, The Christmas That Looked Different, follows Luma, Pip, Thistle, Winn, and Lottie as they prepare for the Starry Christmas Gathering — the sweetest celebration of the year.
But this Christmas looks… different.
A sudden snowstorm (or summer rain, if you’re listening from Australia!) sweeps across the Meadow, and everyone begins to worry that the celebration they dreamed of can’t happen.
Luma feels a knot in her tummy.
“If Christmas doesn’t look the way we planned… w...
Duration: 00:20:00🌙 Luma’s Little Voice | A Gentle Sleep Story for Kids Who Feel Unheard | Psalm 34:17–18
Nov 28, 2025onight’s sleep story is for the quiet ones — the children who whisper, the ones who get talked over, and the ones who sometimes feel like their voice doesn’t matter.
In this gentle and comforting episode, Luma discovers that even when others don’t hear her… God does.
Every whisper. Every thought. Every little feeling.
Inspired by Psalm 34:17–18:
“The Lord hears His people when they call to Him… He is close to the brokenhearted.”
This episode includes:
✨ calming breathing + relaxation
✨ soft, soothing storytelling
✨ reassurance for sensitive hearts
✨ Christian encourage...
Trying To Fit In? | Lottie and the Costume Closet – A Sleep Story for Kids
Nov 21, 2025Tonight’s gentle bedtime story follows Lottie the otter — who loves to dress up, dance, and giggle — as she tries to fit in with a group that doesn’t celebrate her sparkle. At first, pretending works… but it leaves her tired, tense, and unsure if anyone would accept the real her.
With a soft breeze from Winn and a moment beneath the stars, Lottie learns a quiet truth: she doesn’t need to shrink herself to be loved. Her sparkle was never a mistake — it was a masterpiece.
💛 This story is for every child who’s ever felt like th...
Duration: 00:20:00A Sleep Story for Kids Who Feel Forgotten or Unseen | Thistle’s Quiet Question
Nov 14, 2025Has your child ever felt invisible or overlooked?
In this gentle sleep story, Thistle the hedgehog wonders if anyone even notices him anymore. But through a quiet adventure in the meadow, Thistle learns a precious truth: God never forgets us—ever.
This peaceful bedtime episode helps kids process feelings of being left out, unseen, or forgotten. Through calm narration and comforting Scripture (Isaiah 49:15–16), little listeners are reminded they are known, remembered, and deeply loved.
Perfect for winding down at the end of a busy day, Thistle’s Quiet Question is part of our “Dealing With Rej...
Duration: 00:20:00Pip’s Picking Day | A Sleep Story for Kids Who Feel Left Out
Nov 07, 2025What happens when you're the last one picked?
In this gentle sleep story, Pip the mouse faces a big disappointment during picking day — a moment every child who’s felt left out will understand. But when someone special shows up just for him, Pip learns a beautiful truth: being chosen by the world isn’t what matters most.
💤 This episode is part of our “Dealing with Rejection” mini series, designed to bring comfort, connection, and God’s love to tender hearts.
Based on Psalm 147:3 — “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
💛 Let this calmi...
Duration: 00:20:00🎧 A Sleep Story For Busy Minds | A Walk To Dreamland With Luma
Nov 01, 2025Is your child’s mind still racing at bedtime? 🌙 Let Luma lead them on a peaceful nighttime walk designed to calm busy thoughts, soothe the body, and prepare their heart for rest.
This gentle sleep story begins with a soft full-body relaxation and invites your little one to take a slow, dreamy stroll alongside Luma. With quiet words, nature sounds, and loving reminders from Scripture, your child will feel safe to let go of the day — and rest in the care of a God who sees them, loves them, and gives them peace.
🧠 Perfect for busy minds...
Duration: 00:20:00The Night My Thoughts Wouldn't Sleep | Gentle Sleep Story | With Winn and Lottie
Oct 24, 2025Winn is back with a soft and reassuring bedtime story just for you, Little Light.
Tonight’s story is about something we all face: those nights when our thoughts feel too big, too noisy, and too hard to quiet.
🎧 Story length: ~8 minutes
📖 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12
Does your mind ever feel too noisy to fall asleep? In this calming bedtime story, Winn the gentle breeze helps Lottie find quiet again — and reminds her that God doesn’t shout over our worries… He whispers truth in the stillness. With soft narration and peaceful background sounds, this story hel...
Duration: 00:20:00🌙 A Midnight Visit from Liora – A Gentle Story for Restless Nights
Oct 17, 2025Has your little one woken in the night and can’t get back to sleep?
This peaceful story was created just for those moments.
Liora the firefly appears in the quiet of midnight with a glowing light and gentle voice to help ease little hearts back into rest. Through calming breaths, full-body relaxation, and a loving reminder of God’s presence, your child will feel safe, soothed, and never alone.
This episode includes:
✨ Guided full-body relaxation
✨ Gentle breathing exercises
✨ Soft ambient background music
✨ A peaceful reminder from Psalm 4:8 –
“In peace I will lie...
✨ A Sky Full of Stars and Still He Sees Me 🦔 | Kids Christian Sleep Story
Oct 10, 2025Did you know there’s a star so big it makes our sun look tiny?
It’s called UY Scuti — and it helps us remember just how big our God is.
But even though He made the stars, the galaxies, and the entire universe…
He still sees you. He still loves you. He still thinks you're wonderful.
In this heartwarming bedtime story, our gentle friends Winn the breeze and Thistle the hedgehog 🦔 look up at the night sky and talk about how small we are — and how deeply known we are by the God who made it a...
Duration: 00:30:00Letting Go of Worry – A Rainy Night Meditation with Liora the Firefly
Sep 19, 2025A gentle, Christian bedtime meditation for anxious children (ages 3–9).
Liora the Firefly guides your child through calming breathing, soft rain sounds, and peaceful prayer — helping them release worries and rest in God’s love.
Worries don’t belong in little hearts overnight. In this peaceful, Christian bedtime meditation, Liora the Firefly helps children let go of thoughts that feel too heavy and trust God with every worry.
With soft rain, gentle breathing, whispered affirmations, and a sweet prayer, this episode is designed to bring peace to anxious minds and rest to growing bodies.
“Cast...
Duration: 00:20:00Who God Is - A Guided Relaxation for Kids
Sep 10, 2025This soothing bedtime meditation wraps up the “Who God Is” series with soft breathing, gentle affirmations, and a peaceful prayer. Kids are guided to remember the truth of God’s love and character as they fall asleep:
✨ God is Powerful
💨 God is Gentle
👂 God Knows Me
❤️ God Never Leaves
🎵 God Is Joyful — He Sings Over Me
Ideal for winding down after a big day or anchoring your child in peace before bed.
🕯️ Narrated with care by Goodnight, Little Light
The God Who Sings — A Bedtime Story About Joy
Sep 05, 2025Can your child imagine a God who sings lullabies?
In this peaceful Christian sleep story, the Goodnight, Little Light friends hear a soft song on the breeze… and meet Liora the firefly, who helps them understand that God isn’t just kind and calm — He’s joyful.
✨ God sings over us because He delights in us.
This episode gently guides your child into restful sleep while anchoring them in the truth of Zephaniah 3:17.
✅ Soothing narration & sound design
✅ Great for ages 3–9
✅ Reinforces joy, imagination & God's love
🕯️ From the Who God Is bedtime series by Go...
Duration: 00:20:00God Never Leaves Me – A Sleep Story with Pip 🐭 (Ep.4 of Who God Is)
Aug 29, 2025God Never Leaves Me – Featuring Pip the Mouse 🐭
Sometimes, even our bravest little mouse feels lost. In this heartwarming story, Pip sets off on an adventure with his friends but starts to worry when he can’t find them. Was he forgotten? Left behind?
This gentle episode helps little listeners remember that even when we feel alone, God is right there with us. Inspired by Deuteronomy 31:6, this story reassures children that God will never leave or forsake them — no matter how things feel.
✨ Perfect for ages 3–9
📖 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid… the...
God Knows Me and Likes Me | Who God Is (Ep. 3) | Thistle’s Story
Aug 22, 2025Welcome back, little lights! ✨
In this gentle, story-driven episode, join Thistle the hedgehog as he wonders if he needs to change himself to be liked. When he feels unseen, Winn reminds him of the beautiful truth in Psalm 139 — that God knows him deeply and likes him just as he is. 💛
This comforting bedtime story will help children know that they don’t have to be louder, different, or someone else to be loved by God. They are seen, known, and delighted in.
Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or anytime your little one needs a reminde...
Duration: 00:20:00Gentle and Kind | Who God Is (Ep. 2) Lottie's Story
Aug 15, 2025In this gentle new bedtime episode of Goodnight, Little Light, Lottie the otter is practicing her dives in the calm river. She’s trying her best to make the smallest splash she can — and along the way, she learns a beautiful truth about God’s heart.
When we think of God’s power, it’s easy to imagine big, booming things… but today, Lottie discovers that God is also tender, caring, and gentle with us. Just like a loving parent, He guides us with kindness and helps us feel safe enough to try again when we make mistakes. Duration: 00:20:00
Stronger Than the Storm | Episode 1 of “Who God Is”
Aug 01, 2025In this gentle Christian sleep story, little Luma the lamb faces a stormy night in the meadow — but with help from her friends, she discovers a comforting truth: God is powerful… and He uses His strength to take care of us.
With peaceful narration, calming affirmations, and the warmth of Scripture, this episode helps your child fall asleep feeling safe, loved, and in awe of the One who made the stars.
✨ Memory Verse: “Great is our Lord and mighty in power.” – Psalm 147:5
🕊 Affirmation: “God is powerful, and He uses His strength to take care of me.”
Per...
Duration: 00:20:00God’s Love Heals – A Gentle Bedtime Meditation for Sick Days 🎧 Christian Sleep Story for Kids
Jul 25, 2025When little Pip wakes up with a sniffly nose, he feels tired and a bit low. But one by one, his forest friends arrive with comfort, kindness, and gentle reminders of God’s love. In this peaceful episode, children are invited to rest, breathe deeply, and be wrapped in the warmth of God’s healing presence—like sunshine on a chilly day.
This soothing guided meditation weaves light storytelling with calming affirmations to help unwell little ones feel safe, comforted, and deeply loved as they drift to sleep.
💛 Perfect for quiet time, sick days, or any momen...
Duration: 00:20:00Kids Christian Guided Relaxation | Resting in Who God Says I Am
Jul 04, 2025Is your child feeling worried, restless, or guilty at bedtime?
This gentle Christian guided relaxation helps little hearts settle down and remember who they are in God’s eyes — loved, chosen, wonderfully made, and forgiven.
Join Luma, Winn, Pip, Thistle, and Lottie in a peaceful meadow as they breathe deep, hear soft affirmations, and drift into sleep wrapped in God’s love.
Perfect for ages 3–9.
Scripture-based comfort from Romans 8 & Psalm 139.
Forgiven and Free: A Christian Bedtime Story About Guilt & Grace
Jun 27, 2025Is your child feeling guilty or upset after a hard day?
In this gentle Christian sleep story, Pip the mouse learns that even when we make mistakes, God’s love never goes away. After saying something he regrets, Pip tries to be perfect—but finds peace in the truth that he is already forgiven and free.
This soothing episode is perfect for helping children process big feelings and fall asleep wrapped in grace.
✅ Ages 3–9
✅ Faith-based emotional support
✅ Soothing narration and calming sounds
✅ Scripture truth: Romans 8:38–39
Goodnight, Little Light creates peaceful...
Duration: 00:20:00Lottie and the Fear of Not Fitting In | Christian Sleep Story + Relaxation
Jun 20, 2025Topic: Rejection • Feeling Left Out • Identity in Christ
Verse: John 15:16 – “You did not choose Me, but I chose you.”
In tonight’s gentle bedtime episode, your little one will meet Lottie the otter — a quiet, river-loving friend who sometimes feels like she doesn’t fit in with the others.
When Lottie chooses not to join a game in the meadow, she starts to wonder if she belongs at all. But with the help of a kind breeze named Winn and the comforting truth of God’s Word, Lottie learns something beautiful:
🌿 She is not extra. She is...
Duration: 00:20:00Pip’s Big Feelings (and God’s Bigger Love)
Jun 13, 2025Pip made a mistake today.
He hurt a friend, and now his heart feels full of shame. He’s wondering if he’s still loved… or if he’s just too much.
But then Winn shows up — gentle, quiet, and full of grace — and reminds Pip of the truth:
Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
(Romans 8:38–39)
This bedtime story gently guides your little one through big feelings, the experience of messing up, and the powerful reminder that God’s love is bigger than any mistake.
🌙 Includes:
– Guided relaxat...
Winn Learns He Is Wonderfully Made | Kids Christian Sleep Story + Guided Relaxation
Jun 05, 2025n tonight’s story, Winn the Wind isn’t feeling quite right.
He’s soft, he’s quiet… and he wonders if that means he’s not enough. But when he pauses to breathe and listen, he’s reminded of the Shepherd’s voice — and the truth that he was fearfully and wonderfully made.
Part of our June theme: What God Says About Me
📖 Psalm 139:14
✨ Features breathing, scripture, and gentle storytelling
🌙 Created to help little ones settle and soak in God’s truth
Also available on YouTube @goodnightlittlelight 💛
Duration: 00:20:00The Hedgehog Who Held His Breath | Christian Sleep Story + Guided Relaxation
May 30, 2025In this gentle bedtime episode, we meet Thistle, a shy little hedgehog who holds his breath when he feels afraid. Everything in the meadow feels new and overwhelming — until he meets Luma the Lamb, who helps him discover a new way to feel safe: brave breaths, quiet trust, and the Shepherd’s song.
This story is part of our May theme: From Worry to Trust, helping children trade anxious thoughts for God’s peace through comforting stories, scripture, and guided relaxation.
Perfect for winding down at bedtime or calming worried hearts any time of day.
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Duration: 00:20:00Safe in the Shepherd’s Meadow | Guided Christian Sleep Meditation for Kids
May 23, 2025This peaceful guided sleep meditation for children is a gentle way to wind down, relax, and remember the truths we’ve learned together.
With help from Luma and Winn, this 7-minute Christian bedtime episode revisits four Scriptures from May’s stories—each one reminding little hearts they are safe, seen, and deeply loved.
Set in a quiet meadow, little listeners are guided through calming breath and body cues, and surrounded by the Shepherd’s presence.
🕊️ Scriptures included: • Psalm 23:4 • Psalm 126:5–6 • Psalm 104:3 • Luke 15:6
Perfect for anxious hearts, bedtime transitions, or just a moment of peace before sleep...
Duration: 00:24:41Little Hands, Big Harvest | A Christian Sleep Story + Guided Relaxation for Kids
May 16, 2025A Christian sleep story for children to help your little one settle their body, calm their mind, and rest in God’s peace.
This gentle bedtime episode begins with a guided relaxation, followed by a story rooted in Psalm 126:5–6.
Meet Pip, a tiny forest mouse who shares his one special acorn—and learns that even the smallest act of kindness can grow into something beautiful.
This bedtime story is perfect for Christian families looking to plant seeds of peace, kindness, and faith during their evening routine.
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From Worry to Peace | Luma Returns – Christian Sleep Story + Guided Relaxation
May 09, 2025A gentle Christian bedtime story to help your child let go of worry and fall asleep feeling safe, loved, and held by God.
Tonight’s story follows Luma as she navigates worry, even after being found, and learns what it means to trust her Shepherd in every valley. Inspired by Psalm 23:4, this faith-filled story is perfect for winding down and reminding little hearts that God is always near.
Includes:
✨ Guided breathing + body relaxation
✨ Scripture-rooted comfort
✨ Soft narration and music
Perfec...
Duration: 00:23:55Winn the Wind Who Worried Too Much | Christian Sleep Story + Prayer
May 02, 2025A Christian sleep story to help your child let go of worry and trust the Maker.
Includes bedtime prayer and soft lullaby soundtrack.
A gentle breeze named Winn feels like he might blow the stars away. But through the whisper of the Maker’s Wind, he learns a simple truth: you were never meant to carry it all.
A soft Christian sleep story for children based on Psalm 104:3.
Includes bedtime narration, prayer and 20 minutes of calming lullaby music.
Duration: 00:21:22The Lost Lamb & the Shepherd | Christian Sleep Story + Bed Time Prayer
May 01, 2025Feeling overwhelmed? This sleep story reminds little ones they’re never truly lost.
Includes Christian narration, prayer, and peaceful music.
The Lost Lamb & the Shepherd’s Song - a gentle Christian sleep story based on Luke 15. Luma the lamb wanders, the Shepherd sings and little hearts discover they’re never truly lost. Calming narration + lullaby music to ease anxiety and help children sleep in God’s love.
Duration: 00:22:32Ep. 2 The Lost Lamb & the Shepherd’s Song
Apr 25, 2025A gentle Christian sleep story based on Luke 15. Luma the lamb wanders, the Shepherd sings, and little hearts discover they’re never truly lost. Calming narration + lullaby music to ease anxiety and help children sleep in God’s love.
Duration: 00:28:13The Little Lamp Who Was Afraid of the Dark | Christian Sleep Story + Prayer
Apr 23, 2025A Christian sleep story for children afraid of the dark.
Gentle narration, bedtime prayer, and lullaby included.
Tonight’s story follows a tiny lamp who feels too small to shine. But when darkness falls, she discovers her glow matters more than she ever knew.
A gentle, faith-filled reminder for children that their light - no matter how small - is still previous and needed in the world.
Inspired by Matthew 5:14-16
🕯️ Calming narration
🎵 Soft lullaby music at the end for deeper rest
💛 Perfect for c...
Duration: 00:24:45