Dead Sea Squirrels: Mike Nawrocki, VeggieTales + Alita Reynolds | Women of Faith

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Mike Nawrocki—best known as the beloved Larry the Cucumber from VeggieTales! Mike is much more than just a voice actor—he’s also an author, professor, and the creative mind behind the brand-new animated series, Dead Sea Squirrels! Mike takes us on a journey into the fun and faith-filled world of Dead Sea Squirrels, a unique adventure featuring Merle and Pearl, a first-century Jewish squirrel duo who get miraculously preserved in a Dead Sea cave for 2,000 years. When a modern-day boy named Michael discovers them, he brings them back to life—setting off a hilarious and heartfelt series of events where the squirrels use biblical wisdom to help Michael and his friends navigate today’s challenges. With 13 episodes now premiering on Minno, this series is sure to entertain while sharing timeless truths. Start Streaming Here! We also explored Mike’s inspiring journey in faith-based children's entertainment—from his early puppetry days alongside Phil Vischer (the voice of Bob the Tomato) to co-creating VeggieTales and now launching Dead Sea Squirrels. He shared invaluable insights on following one’s calling and how his unexpected path has led to incredible opportunities to impact young hearts. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Tune in for an inside look at Dead Sea Squirrels and the passion behind Mike Nawrocki’s mission to bring faith-filled storytelling to life.