How can audio storytelling and rich symbolism help children understand Theology of the Body through the lens of salvation history? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, to launch a multi-part series exploring their new six-episode audio drama, The Search for the Stolen Pearl.

Brown walks through Episode 1, which introduces two siblings embarking on a canyon adventure to find a stolen pearl and save their sick father. She contrasts the brother's police scanner—representing the noise of the world—with the sister's reading of Genesis 1, which opens up a space of awe, wonder, and nature. Brown breaks down the theological symbolism of the Ruah (the breath/wind of God bringing order to chaos), the spiritual significance of caves as places of testing and prayer, and the introduction of a park ranger named Michael who embodies the protection of guardian angels during spiritual battles. Stream now to listen!