Life at the Pond
by Charlie Richards and Christian Parenting
From the publisher
Try holding back the giggles as your friends at the Pond take you on adventures and everyday challenges with a smile.
Good for
Collections Life at the Pond landed in, based on what its reviews say.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 64 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 64 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 136 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great voices & actingTop6
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- “I wish the alligator’s voice wasn’t so scary sounding but whatever.”
- “NOT GOOD 👍 BUT I LOVE THE WAY THE NARRATOR TALKS!!!”
- Works at bedtime4
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- “It helps me fall asleep really fast.”
- “Great for bedtime or in the car.”
- Kids ask to replay it2
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- “My daughters have listened to these on repeat for a year now, but now there are only 12 episodes.”
- “I first heard on the Keys for Kids Radio and have been obsessed with it since.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Humor & sillinessTop9
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- “I love the show and I think it is very funny and truthful.”
- “My little sisters love these; abs I find myself laughing along.”
- Storytelling & adventure9
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- “Guys , the guy who created this works on Adventures in Odyssey just listen to it on the radio”
- “It’s on the phone so we started listening on the phone a bunch no listen to the stories like 10 times all of them we need more my brother we love it.”
- Life lessons & values3
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- “I always listen to this podcast and it’s kid friendly and teaches my kid about God in a fun and entertaining way”
- “The lessons are down-to-earth and refreshing.”
- Original songs & music2
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- “Also opinionated day has the most epic song can I get an amen!”
- “Thanks for the stories and songs but I just started listening and read the reviews about the episodes being deleted but that’s ok!👍💕🥰”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- FunnyTop9
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- “I love the show and I think it is very funny and truthful.”
- “My little sisters love these; abs I find myself laughing along.”
- Educational5
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- “It’s a great way to help people learn about god’s word and it is also fun for kids bye bye,”
- “I always listen to this podcast and it’s kid friendly and teaches my kid about God in a fun and entertaining way”
- Wholesome2
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- “They are so good and clean.”
- “There aren’t very many wholesome shows any more and more become woke every day.”
Who's actually listening
From the 1 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)1
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Life at the Pond
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Try holding back the giggles as your friends at the Pond take you on adventures and everyday challenges with a smile. Each episode applies solid, biblically-based truths to life lessons that build character in your kids and provide more than a splash of humor along the way from a crew building lifelong friendships at The Pond. Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Parent reviews (136)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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It’s great,but needs more episodes.I’m bored of Chocoate for life and all the others
Abigail G Hatms · Sep 2026
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More episodes 🙏🥺. Do u even look at the reviews？ I thought 💭 this was updated weekly 😤
JJ slay queen · Sep 2026
Floyd
Floyd is my favorite character
Bible quizzing #1 · Aug 2026
Love it!!! 😆
I love life at the pond but i wish they would make more episodes!!! 10 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😁
😆😁😄😃😀🙂😋 · Aug 2026
We want more!
One of our favorites but we need more episodes! We have listened to them all like 3 times already!
Beeka.ann85 · Jul 2026
Best pod ever
Can’t get anything better than this I mean it needs more episodes but it’s my number one go to podcast love more episodes !!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conner Wilson / Konnor Griffin · Jul 2026
More episodes
I love the show and I think it is very funny and truthful. I love the Bible verses as well. Please make more episodes. I’m getting kind of tired of re-listening to episodes
🙆🏼♀️🔥 · Jul 2026
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The real mandolorian23 · May 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 136 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
How long are Life at the Pond episodes?
Most episodes run about 12 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Life at the Pond any good?
It holds 4.5 out of 5 from 794 ratings, with 136 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Life at the Pond appropriate for kids?
Life at the Pond is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as funny, educational, wholesome.
Where can I listen to Life at the Pond?
Life at the Pond is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Life at the Pond?
The point that comes up most is "great voices & acting" — mentioned in 6 of the 64 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
12 to play, newest first
Complainer
Jan 24, 2022 · 13 min
During a day of work, Bill the Duck starts complaining about everything. And suddenly he starts to shrink with every complaint. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Christmas Ants Part Two
Dec 27, 2021 · 10 min
It’s part two of the ants who were at the manger, with the job to keep the hostile insects away. But when Jesus arrives, they are surprised to see Him arrive in such a peaceful manner. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Christmas Ants Part One
Dec 20, 2021 · 13 min
The Christmas story is told through army ants who were there to prepare the area for the King of Kings. Their job: Keep hostile insects away. Even they had no idea what was to come. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Where’d the Truth Go?
Oct 11, 2021 · 11 min
On one strange day at the Pond, Tony the Frog finds that nobody at the Pond will tell the truth. He discovers what a nightmare life becomes when he can’t trust anyone. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Love Your Enemies
Sep 1, 2021 · 12 min
Some old acquaintances of Bill’s show up at the pond, and he’s not happy as they picked on him years before. Bill learns he needs to love even those who seem very unlovable. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
X Marks the Spot
Jul 21, 2021 · 10 min
The pond dam is not up to code and the inspector decides it must be destroyed. The creatures of the pond get together and fix it up just in time to save it. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Googolplextuplits
Jul 19, 2021 · 13 min
Caroline’s mom is having a baby and she’s not happy about it. Tony the Frog tells her about how many babies frogs have and how special little ones are. Do your kids love Life at the Pond!? We need your help to create 20 NEW episodes for your whole family to enjoy. Please check out our Go Fund Me page for more details. Thanks for your support and see you at the pond! Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org.
Military Lesson
Jul 12, 2021 · 13 min
The Pond creatures keep making up excuses as to why they can’t get to Bible Study on time. Methuselah brings in a drill sergeant to set them straight.
Up Stream
Jun 9, 2021 · 11 min
The Pond friends come to watch the annual salmon run, but one salmon decides to stay at The Pond. Turns out, he’s avoiding someone he needs to forgive.
Prince Charming
Jun 7, 2021 · 12 min
The creatures at The Pond meet young Caroline, a girl whose family moves into the area. Caroline kisses Tony the Frog, hoping he’ll turn into a prince charming. She learns she is special without a prince charming. This is also happens to be the very first Pond episode.
Germs
May 26, 2021 · 9 min
A virus has infected the Pond! And Methuselah is the first to get it. Dr. Holstein (who’s actually a chicken) warns the other creatures at the Pond. But they don’t heed his advice and everyone gets it.
Chocolate for Life
May 3, 2021 · 13 min
Winner of the annual scavenger hunt wins a lifetime supply of Chocolate. And the creatures at the Pond make good progress at first, when they worked as one. But when they stop working together, they cost themselves a chance to win.