A little friend from Jesus Has a Horse®
Hello, I’m
Nudge.
A little lamb.
A very big heart.
A scruffy little winter lamb who was left behind—until Jesus came back for him. Nudge’s story is for every child, and every grown-up, who has ever felt lost, left out, or unimportant. There’s a place for you here.
If Jesus is the center of this world,
Nudge is its heartbeat.
The heart of Nudge’s story
Once left behind.
Now held close.
Before he had a place beside Jesus, Nudge was the winter lamb outside the flock: rejected, left behind, and unsure where he belonged. He carries the question so many of us have quietly asked: Do you see me?
Jesus notices. He comes back, gathers Nudge up, and welcomes him close. Nudge doesn’t have to become bigger, braver, or perfect to be loved. Being found is only the beginning.
As that belonging takes root, his curiosity and playfulness blossom. The little lamb who once needed to be noticed begins noticing others. His gentle nudge grows from “Do you see me?” into “I see you.”
The sweetest little moments
The world, through Nudge’s eyes.
New friends, quiet wonders, and a soft place to rest. Tap a picture for a closer look.
Settle in beside a little friend
Small adventures. Big feelings.
Kindness & belonging
The Lost Lamb
A tiny lamb, lost and alone. A gentle search that leads him home. Ride with Jesus as he discovers tiny Nudge hiding in the bushes in this new remake of The Lost Lamb. A musical story about kindness, belonging, and caring for someone who feels forgotten.
Open on YouTubeMaking room for everyone
The Little Gate
A stuck gate. A tiny friend. A little idea that makes a big difference. Join tiny Nudge, Giddy, Jesus, Maggie and their friends in a funny, heartfelt adventure about kindness, belonging, and making room for everyone.
Open on YouTubeStory credits
Creative direction: Carl Vanderheyden. Animation created with Grok Imagine. Music: “A Place Beside Us,” created with Suno. Sound effect: “Goat Scream” by QuickSounds — used under the QuickSounds Standard License. An original fictional story inspired by the teachings of Jesus. Jesus Has a Horse® · The Holy Stream®.
Never forgotten
I’m Still Here
Tiny Nudge has a big question. A little game with Jesus helps him discover that being out of sight doesn’t mean being forgotten. Out of sight. Never forgotten.
Open on YouTubeFor the grown-ups: enjoy these stories together. Videos start only when you press play. YouTube may show its own recommendations or advertising.
A little Nudge for your day
Make room for
one more friend.
Nudge’s name comes from the way he gently nudges closer for reassurance, attention, and love. Now that same small gesture can welcome someone else. Notice the quiet one. Make room beside you. Let a friend know: you belong here, too.
For the grown-ups
Help this little world grow.
Nudge’s stories are free to enjoy. Explore Carl’s original artwork, books, and the developing Nudge collection—and find a way to bring a little of this world home.
Nudge & friends · Created with love by Carl Vanderheyden