Looking for the best audio and activities for road trips? This list includes Yoto cards, trivia games, draw-along activities, audio dramas, and screen-free listening ideas that make family travel more enjoyable.
Long car rides can be some of the sweetest family memories—but let's be honest, they can also feel very long when little travelers start asking, "Are we there yet?"
The good news? You don't need screens to keep kids entertained on summer road trips. Whether you're heading to grandma's house, the beach, or a family vacation, Christian audio activities can turn travel time into meaningful family time.
Here are 10 screen-free Christian audio activities and road trip games that will keep kids engaged, learning, and having fun along the way.
1. Listen to Yoto Bible Stories Together
A road trip is the perfect time to dive into God's Word through audio storytelling. Bible stories spark great conversations and help children connect with Scripture in a memorable way.
For younger listeners, Big Bible Stories combines character voices, music, and sound effects to bring favorite Bible stories to life in a way kids love. Pause to talk about the “What Does This Teach Us?” question at the end of each story!
Road trip tip: before you hit the road, make sure your Big Bible Stories Yoto cards have been downloaded to your child’s player! You can see which cards have been downloaded in your Yoto app. To download a new card, insert the card into the player while connected to wi-fi and plugged in. Then remove the card and let the player continue to charge.
2. Try a Christian Audio Drama
Christian audio dramas feel like movies for your ears. Kids become immersed in the story while parents enjoy listening too.
Popular options include:
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Adventures in Odyssey: Produced by Focus on the Family and loved by generations of parents, kids love the relatable characters and unforgettable adventures of this timeless series.
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Focus on the Family Radio Theatre: Featuring classics like Oliver Twist and Little Women, as well as historical biographies and originals, kids will instantly be immersed thanks to background music, character voices, and sound effects in each story!
Road Trip Tip: Add episodes to MYO cards before you leave, or play the audio through your phone for everyone to enjoy together!
3. Listen to a Kid-Friendly Christian Podcast Together
A few of our favorites, all available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere you listen!
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Tiny Theologians: This adventure podcast for kids is fun, upbeat, and rich with biblical theology. In each episode, Tory comes home from school to her little brother TJ, and their circumstances send them on an adventure to discover something about God with the help of their parents and friends. Each episode culminates in TJ and Tory learning about God and discovering just how big He is.
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Paws & Tales: This engaging series captures the hearts of kids through characters they love and relatable situations. Set in the fictional town of Wildwood and featuring characters like CJ the bear cub, Gooz the weasel, and Marsha the moose, preschoolers and elementary kiddos will enjoy hours of fun, laughter, and biblical wisdom.
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That’s a Doozy: Have your kids ever asked you a spiritual question you weren’t quite sure how to answer? This Q&A podcast features real kids asking real questions, with thoughtful, biblical responses from Pastor Malone. We recommend previewing each episode and choosing which questions meet your child’s curiosity level and maturity.
4. Learn the Fruit of the Spirit Through Stories and Songs
Songs are one of the easiest ways for children to remember Scripture and biblical concepts.
Listen to The Fruit of the Spirit Yoto card together and challenge kids to identify examples of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control throughout the trip.
5. Sing!
Break up longer stories with children's worship music and Scripture songs. Kids (and grown-ups!) often remember Bible truths best when they're paired with music.
A few of our favorites:
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Lamplighter ABC Scripture Songs Yoto card: with a verse for every letter of the alphabet, kids (and adults) will be singing along as they hide God’s Word in their hearts!
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Coming Back to the Heart: This live album by Matt Redman features his most impactful worship songs from the last 25 years, like, “10,000 Reasons,” “Bless the Lord,” and more!
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J.J. Heller I Dream of You Hymns: this thoughtful collection of timeless hymns is perfect for creating a restful, reflective time on the road for kids and adults!
6. Play Bible Character Guess Who
One person thinks of a Bible character and gives clues while everyone else guesses.
Examples:
- I built a giant boat.
- I spent the night in a lions' den.
- I climbed a tree to see Jesus.
This game works for preschoolers all the way through elementary-age kids.
7. Draw Along While You Listen
Pack clipboards, crayons, markers, or colored pencils and let kids draw while they listen.
Some fun prompts to use with your Big Bible Stories Yoto cards:
- Draw Noah's Ark.
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Draw David facing Goliath.
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Draw what you think Heaven might look like.
- Draw your favorite Bible character.
This activity keeps little hands busy while helping kids engage more deeply with the stories.
8. Create a Bible Scavenger Hunt
As you drive, challenge kids to spot things that remind them of Bible stories:
- Sheep
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Birds
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Water
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Mountains
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Seeds
- Trees
When they spot one, ask which Bible story it reminds them of. Challenge them to get creative! A fire truck might remind them of Elijah’s miraculous mountaintop showdown, and a field of crops may remind them of Ruth; (almost) anything counts!
9. Play "Would You Rather?" Bible Edition
Ask questions like:
- Would you rather ride in Noah's Ark or walk through the Red Sea?
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Would you rather visit Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born or hear Jesus preach on a hillside?
- Would you rather meet David or Esther?
These questions often lead to deeper conversations, so keep talking and asking questions.
10. Have a Family Faith Conversation
Sometimes the best road trip activity is simply talking together.
Take turns answering:
- What's your favorite Bible story?
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Which Bible character would you most like to meet?
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What story teaches you the most about God?
- What's something God has taught you recently?
You might be surprised by your kids' answers.
Before you hit the road…
Be sure to pack a few travel accessories to make traveling with your Yoto easier. We recommend:
- A Yoto mini adventure jacket: protect your player from spills and falls on the go!
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Yoto card case: keep Yoto cards safely stowed between listening sessions so they don’t end up wedged between car seats or on the floor!
- Yoto mini travel case: perfect for bringing Yoto along wherever your next adventure takes you!
Make Summer Road Trips Count
Road trips don't have to be filled with screens to keep kids entertained. With Bible stories, Christian audio dramas, trivia games, worship music, draw-along activities, and meaningful family conversations, travel time can become one of the most memorable parts of your summer.
Whether you're driving across town or across the country, these Christian audio activities can help turn miles on the road into moments that point kids toward Jesus.
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