{"id":2236,"date":"2025-10-01T00:01:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T04:01:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/cedarville-stories\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2025-09-24T10:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T14:51:11","slug":"s13-e14-little-leaders-brad-silvius","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/cedarville-stories\/2025\/s13-e14-little-leaders-brad-silvius\/","title":{"rendered":"S:13 E:14 | Little Leaders: Brad Silvius"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Little Leaders: Big Faith From a Small-Town Dreamer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Brad Silvius, a 1992 graduate of Cedarville University, was shaped by a foundation of faith built in the Village of Cedarville \u2014 a faith that continues to guide his life and ministry today. That deep-rooted love for Jesus has laid the groundwork for <em>Little Leaders<\/em> \u2014 a vibrant multimedia platform that helps children grow in biblical truth while building motor skills, learning language, and mastering early education basics.<\/p>\n<p><em>Little Leaders<\/em> is more than a show \u2014 it\u2019s a hands-on, faith-filled learning experience. The platform blends colorful animation, music, movement, storytelling, and language lessons. Each piece works together to fully engage kids \u2014 mind, body, and spirit. It\u2019s fun, interactive, and rooted in Scripture.<\/p>\n<p>Brad shared the heart behind the project on the <em>Cedarville Stories<\/em> podcast. \u201cWe just have to be willing and faithful,\u201d he said. \u201cThen we let God grow what He wants to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His whole family is behind the mission. Brad\u2019s wife, who has Brazilian roots, brings her business and finance experience from the University of Michigan into the work. Together, they\u2019ve built <em>Little Leaders<\/em> not just as a platform \u2014 but as a calling.<\/p>\n<p>Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan \u2014 a hub of global culture \u2014 has expanded their vision. The Silvius family has formed close friendships with people from India, Pakistan, and South America. That diversity has shaped the content and widened its reach across cultures and continents.<\/p>\n<p><em>Little Leaders<\/em> helps children grow through structured play, engaging visuals, and Christ-centered messages. Every video and activity is carefully crafted to raise up the next generation of confident, faith-filled young leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see it in action? 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