Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey

You’ve probably heard of John Bunyan’s “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” After all, it’s one of the most significant works of literature ever published (aside from the Bible). But did you know this classic Christian allegory that’s endured for nearly 350 years has a sequel?

On today’s episode of the Great Stories Podcast, Charles Morris is joined by Tyler Van Halteren — author of the adapted children’s books Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey Vol. I & II — as they walk in the footsteps of John Bunyan where he grew up, preached, and spent time in jail. You’ll also hear Tyler discuss “Christiana’s Story,” the little-known sequel that delves even deeper into the spiritual truths of John Bunyan’s magnum opus.


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“The Pilgrim’s Progress” has been translated into over 200 languages and has never gone out of print. Even though John Bunyan wrote the words in the 17th century, many alive today still regard it as one of the most significant Christian books of all time.

In this video, Charles Morris (Haven Today) walks in the footsteps of John Bunyan in Bedford, England. Joining him is the children’s book author of Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey Tyler Van Halteren. Together, they look at key sites related to Bunyan and his work, tying in several spiritual insights into what “The Pilgrim’s Progress” is all about.


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Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey (Boxed Set)

This is a series that children will treasure for years to come.

This box set includes both Part I & Part II of Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey. Part I follows the classic story of Christian as he journeys from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Part II is the heart-warming sequel, which follows Christian’s family as they encounter new challenges and learn many new lessons along the King’s Path.

Children ages 2-10 will learn timeless truths in an engaging way through these heirloom-quality books.


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Christians throughout history have faced countless trials and tribulations. You might even feel like we’re living through a moment like that right now. But one of the greatest benefits of having multitudes of Christians come before us is that we can benefit from the treasure trove of wisdom they left behind. One such treasure is John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress.

On today’s episode, Charles Morris speaks with author and missionary Tyler Van Halteren about this classic story that touches on many of the highs and lows of the Christian life. It also conveys our lives a journey with a glorious destination. All of that is captured in a new, beautifully-illustrated storybook Tyler published titled Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey, which helps even the youngest readers learn from the timeless truths embedded in this literary masterpiece.

Listen in to hear Tyler’s story of being a missionary to Cambodia, a young father, and a Christian with a heart to bring Pilgrim’s Progress to a new generation.


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Pilgrim’s Progress may be a timeless classic, but even updated editions can be difficult for modern readers to get into. This is one of the reasons Christian author and missionary Tyler Van Halteren set out to make this incredible story into a picture book for the next generation called Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey.

In this video, you’ll see the author read through his favorite chapter where Christian travels through “The Valley of Humiliation.”

For more on what makes Pilgrim’s Progress an enduring classic, read this blog on the 5 key takeaways from the story. You can also learn more when you listen to this week’s series called Pilgrims on the Way. And you can learn more about how to receive your own copy of this groundbreaking new book below.


Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey

This is a series that children will treasure for years to come.

This box set includes both Part I & Part II of Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey. Part I follows the classic story of Christian as he journeys from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Part II is the heart-warming sequel, which follows Christian’s family as they encounter new challenges and learn many new lessons along the King’s Path.

Children ages 2-10 will learn timeless truths in an engaging way through these heirloom-quality books.