Where Early Learning Meets Eternal Truth

Finding trustworthy screen content for young children can feel overwhelming, especially for Catholic parents who want both beauty and truth. Jim and Meghan talk with Tara and Anthony Bonna, the creative team behind Little Saints TV and Raising Saints TV, about how their desire to protect their children’s hearts turned into a joyful family mission. Through early learning, Scripture, saints, and original music, their projects help families teach the faith in simple, engaging ways. Tara and Anthony share how the idea began, how their kids participate, and how prayer, creativity, and persistence shaped a growing platform that serves families everywhere.

What’s in this episode:

• The inspiration behind Little Saints TV and Raising Saints TV
• Creating early learning content that stays faithful to Catholic teaching
• Turning everyday learning into opportunities for evangelization
• The role of music, storytelling, and visual learning in forming young hearts
• Lessons from filming, researching, and producing episodes from home
• How prayer, discipline, and spiritual growth shaped their creative work
• Encouraging other Catholic creators to use their gifts for the Church
• One resource every Catholic family should know: Catholic Answers
• Book they are currently reading: The Case for Jesus by Brant Pitre & Tara’s current selections from Catholic media and theology
• Favorite book: Upon This Rock by Stephen Ray & The Anti-Mary Exposed
• Advice to their younger selves: Pause more & keep eyes on God and stay focused on Him
• Final wisdom for listeners: Visit Our Lady of Champion & make what your kids love Catholic

Resources Mentioned:

Little Saints TV / Raising Saints TV – Catholic early learning shows, music, and family content

Sleepy Saints – Lullaby Scripture, rosary, and bedtime music for children

Holy Trivia – Catholic trivia for families and children

HeWo Player – Catholic audio device for kids

Catholic Answers – Trusted Catholic apologetics and resources

The Case for Jesus by Brant Pitre – Accessible defense of the Gospels and the divinity of Christ

Upon This Rock by Stephen Ray – A Catholic case for the papacy