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Podcasts are one of our favorite ways to sneak in learning on the go. Car rides, quiet time, folding laundry. So much rich conversation and curiosity can happen with these.

These are our family’s favorite podcasts for kids, sorted by subject. You can find most of them in whatever podcast app you already use.

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In these videos I share 25 of our favorites and how we use them in our homeschool.

A quick note before you press play: While I have listened to many of these podcasts, I have not listened to every episode, so I recommend listening along with your children. Some of the podcasts marked Not faith-based may reference evolution at times. We just use these as jumping-off points for further conversation, along with any other content that may pop up.

Library last updated October 16, 2026

Each pick is marked Faith-based (made from a Christian perspective) or Not faith-based.

Science, Nature & Agriculture

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Moment of Um

Podcast · Episodes about 6 min · No new episodes since 2025

Suggested ages: Elementary

Not faith-based

Quick answers to kids’ big questions, from the makers of Brains On.

Great for studying: kids’ questions, science

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Podcast · Episodes about 28 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

Kids ask the questions and the show finds the answers, on topics from nature and animals to words and how things work.

Great for studying: curiosity, kids’ questions

Katie’s Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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Amazing Wildlife: A San Diego Zoo Podcast

Podcast · Episodes about 31 min

Suggested ages: Upper elementary · Middle school · High school

Not faith-based

A behind-the-scenes look inside the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, with stories about rare animals and the work to protect endangered wildlife.

Great for studying: animals, conservation, endangered species

Not yet personally rated

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On my listening list

The Fact Detectives

Podcast · Episodes about 15 min · No new episodes since 2024

Suggested ages: Elementary

Not faith-based

Two curious kids, Anika and Dexter, take their big questions to experts to find out cool facts about everything, from sharks to planets.

Great for studying: animals, kids’ questions, science

Not yet personally rated

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Wow in the World

Podcast · Episodes about 21 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share amazing new stories from science and technology in funny, cartoon-for-the-ear adventures.

Great for studying: discoveries, science news, technology

Not yet personally rated

History & Historical Events

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Real Cool History for Kids

Podcast · Episodes about 18 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Faith-based

History stories for kids from homeschool author Angela O’Dell.

Great for studying: history stories

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Forever Ago

Podcast · Episodes about 30 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

The surprising and fascinating history of things we think are ordinary.

Great for studying: history of everyday things, inventions

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Mathematics, Logic & Problem-Solving

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On my listening list

Solve It! for Kids

Podcast · Episodes about 32 min · No new episodes since 2025

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

Real scientists, engineers and experts share the problems they solve in their jobs, then kids get a challenge to try themselves.

Great for studying: engineering, problem-solving, scientists

Not yet personally rated

Language Arts & Literacy

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Story Pirates

Podcast · Episodes about 31 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

Stories written by kids, turned into funny sketches and songs.

Great for studying: creative writing, humor, storytelling

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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On my listening list

Book Club for Kids

Podcast · Episodes about 19 min

Suggested ages: Upper elementary · Middle school

Not faith-based

Young readers talk about a book with host Kitty Felde, hear from the author, and listen to a celebrity reader.

Great for studying: author interviews, books, reading

Not yet personally rated

Stories & Audio Dramas

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Hank the Cowdog

Audio drama podcast · Episodes about 21 min · No new episodes since 2022

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

Based on the popular children’s books. Follow Hank as he protects the ranch.

Great for studying: audio drama, humor

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Julie’s Library

Podcast · Episodes about 21 min · No new episodes since 2020

Suggested ages: Elementary

Not faith-based

Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton read some of their favorite children’s stories.

Great for studying: picture books, read-alouds

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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On my listening list

Circle Round

Audio drama podcast · Episodes about 22 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary

Not faith-based

Folktales from around the world retold as radio plays with music, exploring things like kindness, persistence and generosity. Each episode ends with an activity to talk about together.

Great for studying: audio drama, character, folktales

Not yet personally rated

Economics, Business & Entrepreneurship

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On my listening list

The Indicator from Planet Money

Podcast · Episodes about 9 min

Suggested ages: High school

Not faith-based

A short weekday show from the people who make Planet Money that explains what’s happening in today’s economy, money, work and business.

Great for studying: current events, economics, money

Not yet personally rated

Content notes for parents

Made for adults. It covers current economic news, which can include political topics.

Music, Arts & Creative Careers

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On my listening list

Who ARTed: Weekly Art History for All Ages

Podcast · Episodes about 14 min

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary · Middle school · High school

Not faith-based

An art teacher tells the story of a different artist and artwork each episode, from Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso to video game design, dance and the culinary arts.

Great for studying: art history, artists, famous artworks

Not yet personally rated

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On my listening list

Art Smart

Podcast · Episodes about 14 min · No new episodes since 2023

Suggested ages: Elementary · Upper elementary · Middle school

Not faith-based

Short episodes from the creator of Who ARTed that explain art in plain words: the elements of art, the principles of design, and materials like crayons, paper and photography.

Great for studying: art materials, elements of art, principles of design

Not yet personally rated

Bible, Theology & Church History

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Luther: In Real Time

Podcast · Episodes about 10 min · No new episodes since 2021

Suggested ages: Upper elementary · Middle school

Faith-based

Each episode was released 500 years to the day after the events it describes, so you walk in Martin Luther’s footsteps.

Great for studying: church history, Martin Luther, Reformation

Katie’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

More audio, shows & videos

Looking for audiobooks, audio dramas, educational shows and YouTube channels too? They’re all on our Videos, Shows & Audio page, including how we use MP3 players so the kids can listen on their own.