When Jesus Meets Us Where We Are: A Conversation with Children’s Author Vicky Wedel
In this heartwarming episode of At This Table, host Shelly Brown welcomes Redemption Press children’s author Vicky Wedel, who shares the inspiration behind her two beautifully illustrated Bible storybooks for kids:The Wonder at the Well and A Short Man with Tons of Change.
Vicky brings to life the powerful, personal encounters of two very different people—the woman at the well and Zacchaeus—both of whom had life-changing moments with Jesus. Through these relatable, child-friendly retellings, Vicky helps kids see that no matter what we've done or where we've been, Jesus meets us with love and calls us to something greater.
Episode Highlights
- What drew Vicky to these two particular stories from Scripture
- How she adapted deep spiritual truths for young hearts to grasp
- Why transformation looks different, but always starts with an encounter with Jesus
- How families can use these books to spark meaningful conversations with their kids.
- What Vicky’s publishing experience with Redemption Press was like
- And how writing these stories has impacted her own relationship with Christ
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, Sunday school teacher, or just someone who loves sharing Jesus with children, this conversation will stir your heart and leave you encouraged by the timeless, personal love of our Savior
Resources and Links
Connect with Vicky and grab your own copy of her books:
- Click here: The Wonder at the Well– A child-friendly retelling of the woman at the well’s encounter with Jesus and His unconditional love.
- Click here: A Short Man with Tons of Change– A thoughtful, illustrated story of Zacchaeus and the radical change that comes from meeting Jesus.
- Connect with Vicky at findingrestinthemess.com
- Connect with Redemption Press: www.Redemption-Press.com
Stay tuned for our next At This Table, where we’ll continue to explore the stories behind the stories with more talented Redemption Press authors. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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