Are we diluting the Gospel for children?
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A new Bible from the German Bible Society depicts Bible characters as cartoon animals, like Moses as a hippo and Esther as a gazelle. It’s designed to help children engage with the stories, but is it necessary?
Olly Goldenberg from Children Can joins Esther Higham to discuss whether taking a creative license improves accessibility for children or risks watering down the Gospel experience.
Released on 13 Nov 2025
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