Teaching Theology of the Body Through Story: Courtney Brown on Episode 2 of The Stolen Pearl

 

How can parents introduce children and teens to St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body—helping them understand human relationships, mystery, and virtue—through engaging storytelling rather than dry lectures? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute (RuahWoodsInstitute.org), to unpack Episode 2 of their new children’s audio drama, The Stolen Pearl. Picking up where Episode 1 left off, Brown explores the rich symbolism of the cave where two siblings and a park ranger are trapped—where the static of a police scanner fades away, making room for Genesis 2 and the story of Adam and Eve. They also discuss practical family discussion questions for older kids and teens, including how subtle audio cues highlight spiritual warfare and why good things can still be misused when separated from virtue and God's design. Stream now!