Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen: The First to Stand Strong

Stephen teaches them that true courage isn’t about being fearless. It’s about trusting Jesus, helping others, forgiving those who hurt us, and standing firm even when doing what is right becomes difficult.

Through this inspiring Bible story based on Acts 6–7, children will discover:

• How Stephen served widows and people in need with kindness
• Why Stephen was chosen as one of the first deacons of the early church
• How he boldly shared the message of Jesus
• What happened when Stephen saw heaven open
• How Stephen forgave those who hurt him
• Why faith and courage can shine even in the hardest moments

The story concludes with a simple prayer, thoughtful discussion questions, a Bible-based section introducing the real Stephen, and a creative “courage stone” drawing activity.

A meaningful Christian story for children about courage, forgiveness, faith, and the reassuring truth that Jesus is with us—even when we cannot see Him.

Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen is Book 20 of the Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine series, where every journey through time becomes a journey through faith.

What is Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen about?

Christopher and Christina travel back to Jerusalem, where they meet Stephen, a kind and courageous follower of Jesus in the early church. Based on Acts 6 and 7, the story shows Stephen serving widows and people in need, being chosen as one of the first deacons, boldly sharing the message of Jesus, seeing heaven open, and forgiving those who hurt him. Its central message is that courage is not being fearless; it means trusting Jesus, helping others, forgiving, and standing firm when doing right is hard, with the assurance that Jesus is with us even when we cannot see Him. The book also includes a simple prayer, discussion questions, a Bible-based section about the real Stephen, and a courage stone drawing activity.

Who wrote Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen?

It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician, with co-author Nadine Basta.

What genre is Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen?

It is a Christian children’s picture book, which means a short illustrated Bible story told through a time-travel adventure, with a prayer, discussion questions, and a drawing activity at the end.

Who is Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen for?

It is written for children in a Christian faith context, as a story about courage and forgiveness that families can read and talk about together.

Is Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen part of a series?

Yes. It is Book 20 of Christopher & Christina’s Time Machine, a picture book series in which two children travel back in time to meet people from the Bible, with each book visiting a different Bible character. You can find the series on Amazon.

Where can I buy Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen?

Christopher & Christina Meet Stephen is available in paperback and Kindle editions. The paperback ISBN-13 is 979-8192684801 (37 pages, published August 14, 2026).

Amazon (paperback) | Amazon (Kindle) | Indigo (author page)

About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.

Last updated: October 12, 2026