This week, we’ll hear from Megan Piphus, a puppeteer and ventriloquist known for playing Gabrielle on Sesame Street. She’ll share how a childhood spent in her father’s church led her to an opportunity at the Jim Henson Company and how she’s since used puppetry to teach kids about God’s love. You’ll also meet her puppet, June Bug, who occasionally jumps in to help tell the story.

Next, we’ll hear from legendary voice actor Jim Cummings, whose iconic performances as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and countless other beloved characters have brought comfort and joy to generations. Jim reflects on discovering his gift at a young age, the surprising path that led him into voice acting, and the unforgettable moments when his work became a source of hope for people facing difficult circumstances.

 

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interview:RaeLynn

Upcoming interview: Chuck DeGroat

 

Megan Piphus

Gabrielle on Sesame Street 

Psalms 126:6

Cinderella Sweep

Saving Our Daughters

Sesame Street on PBS

 

Jim Cummings

The Jack Benny Program

www.JimCummingsWorld.com

 

Interview Quotes:

“I realized that puppetry was something that you could learn and something that you could do for other people and do for kids.” - Megan Piphus

“I believe that God’s timing is perfect and divine. I knew very early that I had a callingto teach kids about God’s love.” - Megan Piphus

“By teaching [children] something new, they are inspired to be anything.” - Megan Piphus 

“It is so important for young girls to see themselves represented in the most diverse spaces and unique spaces.” - Megan Piphus

“Oftentimes, kids are told, ‘I don’t know if you can do that, or I don’t know if that’s possible.’ As we get older, our world slowly confines into a space of what we see is possible and what the world tells us is possible. What I loved about puppetry is it kind of broke the rules of what’s possible.” - Megan Piphus 

“I was always in a lot of plays as a child, and I didn’t want to be the student prince, or this and that. I wanted to be the troll that lived under the bridge. I was inadvertently doing research for what I was going to ultimately do when I grew up.” - Jim Cummings 

“Winnie the Pooh is like comfort for the soul. ‘You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.’ He’s got a lot of that folksy wisdom that people rely on to get through tough times. And I’ve just been very fortunate to be a part of that.” - Jim Cummings

“I think the key word with Winnie the Pooh and the whole Hundred Acre Wood gang is ‘sincerity.’ It’s all just the interaction between friends, and it’s that bonding time, and it’s a celebration of the time in life when everything’s magical.” - Jim Cummings 

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Audio Interviews: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 

Video Interviews: https://bit.ly/4f79RAW 

Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/4q5iTCx 

Scripture Series: https://bit.ly/4wAVGKU 

Celebrity Readings: https://bit.ly/4bIS5BJ 

Video Devotionals: https://bit.ly/4fG1kFb 

Sleep Meditations: https://bit.ly/4w0xu37
Shorts: https://bit.ly/3RHFubh 

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This week, we&rsquo;ll hear from <a href="https://www.meganbaptist.com/">Megan Piphus</a>, a puppeteer and ventriloquist known for playing <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6830384/">Gabrielle on Sesame Street</a>. She&rsquo;ll share how a childhood spent in her father&rsquo;s church led her to an opportunity at the Jim Henson Company and how she&rsquo;s since used puppetry to teach kids about God&rsquo;s love. You&rsquo;ll also meet her puppet, June Bug, who occasionally jumps in to help tell the story.
Next, we&rsquo;ll hear from legendary <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191906/">voice actor Jim Cummings</a>, whose iconic performances as Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and countless other beloved characters have brought comfort and joy to generations. Jim reflects on discovering his gift at a young age, the surprising path that led him into voice acting, and the unforgettable moments when his work became a source of hope for people facing difficult circumstances.
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Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/">Jesus Calling Podcast</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/">Jesus Calling</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-always/">Jesus Always</a>
<a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/books/jesus-listens/">Jesus Listens</a>
Past interview: <a href="https://www.jesuscalling.com/podcast/using-artistic-gifts-to-inspire-and-give-hope-raelynn-kristy-cambron/">RaeLynn</a>
Upcoming interview: <a href="https://www.chuckdegroat.net/">Chuck DeGroat</a>
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<a href="https://www.meganbaptist.com/">Megan Piphus</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6830384/">Gabrielle on Sesame Street</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalms%20126%3A6%2C&amp;version=NIV">Psalms 126:6</a>
<a href="https://www.meganbaptist.com/album">Cinderella Sweep</a>
<a href="https://savingourdaughters.org/">Saving Our Daughters</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6830384/">Sesame Street on PBS</a>
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<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191906/">Jim Cummings</a>
<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042116/">The Jack Benny Program</a>
<a href="https://jimcummingsworld.com/">www.JimCummingsWorld.com</a>
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Interview Quotes:
&ldquo;I realized that puppetry was something that you could learn and something that you could do for other people and do for kids.&rdquo; - Megan Piphus
&ldquo;I believe that God&rsquo;s timing is perfect and divine. I knew very early that I had a calling to teach kids about God&rsquo;s love.&rdquo; - Megan Piphus
&ldquo;By teaching [children] something new, they are inspired to be anything.&rdquo; - Megan Piphus&nbsp;
&ldquo;It is so important for young girls to see themselves represented in the most diverse spaces and unique spaces.&rdquo; - Megan Piphus
&ldquo;Oftentimes, kids are told, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t know if you can do that, or I don&rsquo;t know if that&rsquo;s possible.&rsquo; As we get older, our world slowly confines into a space of what we see is possible and what the world tells us is possible. What I loved about puppetry is it kind of broke the rules of what&rsquo;s possible.&rdquo; - Megan Piphus&nbsp;
&ldquo;I was always in a lot of plays as a child, and I didn&rsquo;t want to be the student prince, or this and that. I wanted to be the troll that lived under the bridge. I was inadvertently doing research for what I was going to ultimately do when I grew up.&rdquo; - Jim Cummings&nbsp;
&ldquo;Winnie the Pooh is like comfort for the soul. &lsquo;You&rsquo;re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.&rsquo; He&rsquo;s got a lot of that folksy wisdom that people rely on to get through tough times. And I&rsquo;ve just been very fortunate to be a part of that.&rdquo; - Jim Cummings
&ldquo;I think the key word with Winnie the Pooh and the whole Hundred Acre Wood gang is &lsquo;sincerity.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s all just the interaction between friends, and it&rsquo;s that bonding time, and it&rsquo;s a celebration of the time in life when everything&rsquo;s magical.&rdquo; - Jim Cummings&nbsp;
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Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel!
Audio Interviews: <a href="https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7">https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7</a>&nbsp;
Video Interviews: <a href="https://bit.ly/4f79RAW">https://bit.ly/4f79RAW</a>&nbsp;
Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: <a href="https://bit.ly/4q5iTCx">https://bit.ly/4q5iTCx</a>&nbsp;
Scripture Series: <a href="https://bit.ly/4wAVGKU">https://bit.ly/4wAVGKU</a>&nbsp;
Celebrity Readings: <a href="https://bit.ly/4bIS5BJ">https://bit.ly/4bIS5BJ</a>&nbsp;
Video Devotionals: <a href="https://bit.ly/4fG1kFb">https://bit.ly/4fG1kFb</a>&nbsp;
Sleep Meditations: <a href="https://bit.ly/4w0xu37">https://bit.ly/4w0xu37</a> Shorts: <a href="https://bit.ly/3RHFubh">https://bit.ly/3RHFubh</a>&nbsp;
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Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Millions have been encouraged and inspired by the words of the #1 best-selling 365-day devotional "Jesus Calling." Listen to real-life stories of faith as told by those who have experienced the power of living in His presence.

Jesus Calling

Bringing Characters and Wonder to Life: Megan Piphus & Jim Cummings 

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