• Bonus Episode: The Christmas Jackal
    Dec 25 2025

    Written and performed by Pastor Scott.

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

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    9 mins
  • S2 E 13: Advent 4 _ Luke 2:1-20
    Dec 22 2025

    The story this evening, titled “Jesus Is Born", is from the Whirl Kid's Bible (published by Sparkhouse) and is based on Luke 2:1-20.

    The story is narrated by Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski.

    Theme Music and Sound Design - Aaron Schultz

    Evening Song - "What Child Is This?" - music: Trad. English; text: W. Chatterton Dix.Recorded by Aaron Schultz.

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

    Chapters
    • (00:00:04) - Advent
    • (00:04:18) - Jesus Is Born
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    11 mins
  • S2 E12: Advent 3 _ Malachi 3:1-4
    Dec 15 2025

    The story this evening, titled “Malachi's Words", is from the Whirl Kid's Bible (published by Sparkhouse) and is based on Malachi 3:1-4.

    The story is narrated by Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski.

    Theme Music and Sound Design - Aaron Schultz

    Evening Song - "Of the Father's Love Begotten" - music: Plainsong, 13th Cent. Recorded by Juli Bey (harp) and Aaron Schultz (vocals).

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

    Chapters
    • (00:00:04) - Bedtime Bible
    • (00:04:18) - Messenger's Words
    • (00:10:28) - Bethlehem Bedtime Bible
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    11 mins
  • S2 E11: Advent 2 _ Mary Visits Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-55
    Dec 8 2025

    The story this evening, titled “Mary Visits Elizabeth", is from the Whirl Kid's Bible (published by Sparkhouse) and is based on Luke 1:39-55.

    The story is narrated by Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski.

    Theme Music and Sound Design - Aaron Schultz

    Evening Song - "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" - music: German, 16th Cent.; text: German carol; 15th Cent.

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

    Chapters
    • (00:00:04) - Bedtime Bible
    • (00:04:18) - Mary Visits Elizabeth
    • (00:07:08) - Bedtime Bible
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    11 mins
  • S2 E10: Advent 1 _ Announcing a Baby - Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38
    Dec 1 2025

    The story this evening, titled “Announcing a Baby", is from the Whirl Kid's Bible (published by Sparkhouse) and is based on Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38.

    The story is narrated by Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski.

    Theme Music and Sound Design - Aaron Schultz

    Evening Song - "Away in a Manger" - music:William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921; text:North American, 19th Cent.

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

    Chapters
    • (00:00:04) - Bedtime Bible
    • (00:04:01) - Announcing a Baby
    • (00:07:44) - Bedtime Bible
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    10 mins
  • Announcement: Advent Series of Bedtime Bible
    Nov 17 2025

    Each Monday of Advent, a new episode of Bedtime Bible will arrive with Christmas music, stories, and prayers to help us wait for Jesus with hope and joy.

    To prepare for these special episodes, we will be taking a few weeks off. We look forward to celebrating Advent with you soon!

    Chapters
    • (00:00:10) - Bedtime Bible Team
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    1 min
  • S2 E9: Joseph and His Brothers - Genesis 37:1-28
    Nov 10 2025

    The story this evening, titled “Joseph and His Brothers", is from the Whirl Kid's Bible (published by Sparkhouse) and is based on Genesis 37:1-28.

    The story is narrated by Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski.

    Theme Music and Sound Design - Aaron Schultz

    Evening Song - "Be Still My Soul" - music:Jean Sibelius; text:Kathrina von Schlegel (1752). Recorded by Jennifer and Aaron Schultz.

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

    Chapters
    • (00:00:06) - Bedtime Prayer for Kids
    • (00:02:04) - Joseph and His Brothers
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    9 mins
  • S2 E8: Jacob Wrestles - Genesis 32:22-31
    Nov 3 2025

    The story this evening, titled “Jacob Wrestles", is from the Whirl Kid's Bible (published by Sparkhouse) and is based on Genesis 32:22-31.

    The story is narrated by Rev. Dr. Scott Paczkowski.

    Theme Music and Sound Design - Aaron Schultz

    Evening Song - "O Lord of Light" a 7th Century text set to music from Chant, Mode IV. Recorded by Aaron Schultz.

    Help your children prepare for bed with our prayer and relaxation podcast. Each podcast will feature calming music, Scripture and prayers to help children unwind from their day. Stories and prayers are geared toward younger children but are loved by all ages. This podcast is produced by Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, IA. For more resources, visit www.westpres.org

    Visit Pastor Scott's website at https://www.pastorpac.com/

    Visit Aaron Schultz's website at https://www.liturgyofbeing.com/

    Chapters
    • (00:00:06) - Bedtime Prayer for Kids
    • (00:02:04) - Jacob Wrestles
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    9 mins