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God’s Big Story is a podcast for kids! On each episode, we’ll teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about what it means with some friends.
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- 4 days ago22 min
PRAYER: What is Praise?
Kids will learn that prayer is how we talk with God and that one important type of prayer is praise. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🙏 Prayer is how we talk with God. ✨ We pray to God the Father, through Jesus the Son, by the power of the Holy Spirit. 🎉 Praise is telling God how great He is. ⛓️ Paul and Silas praised God even while they were in prison. ❤️ God is always good and worthy of praise, no matter our circumstances. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 16:25 🏡 Try This at Home: 🙌 As a family, take turns sharing one thing you love about God and praise Him for it. 📝 Write or say a short prayer of praise together before bed. 📖 Read Acts 16:25-34 and talk about why Paul and Silas were able to praise God even in prison. 🎵 Sing the Lord's Prayer song together and practice memorizing Jesus' example of prayer. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE) The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER) We pray TO the _____ (FATHER) We pray THROUGH the _____ (SON) We pray BY the power of the _____ (HOLY SPIRIT) True or False? One type of prayer is praise? (TRUE) True or False? God only listens to our prayers at dinnertime? (FALSE! GOD IS ATTENTIVE, HE ALWAYS HEARS AND RESPONDS TO HIS PEOPLE) 🎶 Song Featured: The Lord's Prayer by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- 1 weeks ago22 min
THE CHURCH: God Rescues Peter From Prison
Kids will learn about Peter and John healing a man who was paralyzed through the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They’ll discover that God is still in charge of everything, that miracles show God’s power, and that the church continues sharing the good news about Jesus with boldness. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🔒 Peter was put in prison for telling people about Jesus. 🙏 The church prayed together and asked God to help Peter. 👼 God sent an angel to rescue Peter from prison. ✨ Miracles are amazing things that show God’s power. ❤️ God hears the prayers of His children and cares for them. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 12:7-8 🏡 Try This at Home: 🙏 As a family, make a list of things or people you want to pray for this week. 📝 Write down your prayers and come back later to talk about how God answered them. 📖 Read Acts chapter 12 together and talk about how God cared for Peter. 💬 Share about a time God answered a prayer in your family. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who was angry that Peter was telling people about Jesus? (KING HEROD) What did King Herod do to Peter for telling people about Jesus? (HE THREW PETER IN PRISON) When the church in Jerusalem heard that Peter was thrown in Prison, what did they do? (THEY PRAYED) What did King Herod do to make sure that Peter could not escape? (HE PUT GUARDS AND CHAINS AROUND HIM) While Peter was in prison, what appeared to help him? (AN ANGEL OF GOD) What did the angel tell Peter to do? (TO PUT ON HIS SANDALS AND FOLLOW THE ANGEL OUT OF THE PRISON) Did God respond to the prayers of His people? (YES!) 🎶 Song Featured: God Wants to Talk with Us by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- 2 weeks ago24 min
THE CHURCH: Peter & John Heal a Man
Kids will learn about Peter and John healing a man who was paralyzed through the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They’ll discover that God is still in charge of everything, that miracles show God’s power, and that the church continues sharing the good news about Jesus with boldness. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: ✨ Peter and John were apostles, special followers sent by Jesus to help lead the early church. 🦽 A man who could not walk asked Peter and John for money outside the temple. 🙌 Through the power of Jesus, Peter and John healed the man so he could walk. 🌟 Miracles are amazing things that show God’s power. 📣 Many people believed in Jesus after seeing the miracle and hearing the good news. Helpful Definitions: DISCIPLE — A friend or follower of Jesus APOSTLE — Someone who was sent on a special mission by Jesus and was given special power and authority too. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 3:6-7 🏡 Try This at Home: 🚶 Go on a walk together as a family and talk about ways God has cared for and helped you. 📖 Read Acts chapter 3 together and talk about why the healed man praised God. 🙏 Pray for someone who is sick or hurting and ask God to help and heal them. 💬 Talk about how sharing the good news about Jesus can help other people trust him too. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: What were the names of the two apostles who went to the temple? (PETER AND JOHN) Who did they see sitting outside the temple? (A PARALYZED MAN) What did he ask Peter and John to give him? (MONEY) Did Peter and John give the man money? (NO) What did they give him instead? (THEY HEALED HIM THROUGH THE POWER OF JESUS.) What is it called when God does something amazing that doesn’t normally happen to show his power? (A MIRACLE!) 🎶 Song Featured: God's in Charge of Everything by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- 3 weeks ago21 min
THE CHURCH: The Church Begins
Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🕊️ After Jesus went back to heaven, the Holy Spirit helped people believe in Jesus. 👨👩👧👦 Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus is part of the church, God’s family. 🏛️ The church is not just a building. The church is God’s people gathering together. 🎶 The early church worshiped God, learned from His Word, prayed, and cared for one another. 🌍 God is still growing his church today as more people hear the good news about Jesus. Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 2:46-47 🏡 Try This at Home: ❤️ As a family, think of one way you can serve or encourage another family from your church this week. 🍽️ Share a meal with friends or family and thank God for giving us his church family. 📖 Read Acts 2:46–47 together and talk about what the early church did together. 🙏 Pray and thank God for the people in your church who help you learn about and love Jesus more. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus is called the... (THE CHURCH) The Church is God’s… (FAMILY) Who started the Church? (GOD) What does the Church do because God loves them? (THEY WORSHIP GOD) What is worship? (WORSHIP IS TELLING AND SHOWING GOD THAT YOU LOVE HIM, TOO!) What are some ways the Church worships together? (LISTENING TO AND OBEYING HIS WORD, SINGING ABOUT HOW GOOD GOD IS, LOVING OTHERS, AND GOING ALL OVER THE WORLD TO TELL EVERYONE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS!) Is God still bringing more and more people into His family? (YES!) What is the Church waiting for? (FOR JESUS TO COME BACK, MAKE ALL THINGS NEW, AND BE WITH GOD FOREVER!) 🎶 Song Featured: The Church is God's Family by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- May 4, 202621 min
THE CHURCH: God Helps Peter Tell Others About Jesus
Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🕊️ The Holy Spirit helped Peter be brave to share the good news about Jesus. 🗣️ Peter told the crowd that Jesus is alive and came to save sinners. ❤️ Many people believed the message, repented, and trusted Jesus. 🙌 About 3,000 people became part of God’s family in one day. 🌍 The good news of Jesus is the best news ever—and it’s meant to be shared. Helpful Definitions: THE HOLY SPIRIT — The Helper. He gives us new hearts, helps us talk with God, and helps us understand the Bible. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 2:37–38 🏡 Try This at Home: 🗨️ Practice telling someone the good news: Jesus came to save sinners like you and me. 📖 Read Acts 2:37–38 together and talk about what it means to repent and believe. 🙏 Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you be brave like Peter. 👨👩👧 Celebrate how God is growing his family by talking about who you know that loves Jesus. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who did God send to help Peter and the Disciples after Jesus went back up to heaven? (THE HOLY SPIRIT!) What was the name of the special day that the Holy Spirit came to help the disciples and Peter share news about God? (PENTECOST!) Was the news that Peter shared with the crowd good news or bad news? (GOOD!) What was the good news that Peter shared? (JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS!) How many people loved and trusted Jesus that day? (3,000) On the day of Pentecost, what did the 3,000 people do after they believed in Jesus. (GOT BAPTIZED!) 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- Apr 27, 202619 min
THE CHURCH: God Sends a Helper
Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🔥 The Holy Spirit is God and was sent by Jesus to help his followers. 🌬️ At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came with the sound of wind and what looked like fire. 🗣️ The disciples were able to speak in different languages to share the good news. 💪 The Holy Spirit gives us courage, helps us understand the Bible, and points us to Jesus. ❤️ God never leaves his people alone—he is always with us through the Holy Spirit. Helpful Definitions: THE HOLY SPIRIT — The Helper. He gives us new hearts, helps us talk with God, and helps us understand the Bible. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 2:7-8 🏡 Try This at Home: 🙏 Ask the Holy Spirit to help you be brave and tell someone about Jesus. 📖 Read Acts 2 together as a family and talk about what happened at Pentecost. 🗣️ Practice praying and asking God to help you understand the Bible. 💬 Talk about ways God helps you every day, even when you don’t see it. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who did Jesus send to be with His disciples and help them? (THE HOLY SPIRIT) The Holy Spirit helps God’s people in lots of ways like: He gives us new hearts, helps us talk with God, and helps us understand the _____? (BIBLE) What was the day called when the Holy Spirit came to the disciples? (PENTECOST) When the Helper came, what did it sound like? (WIND) What appeared above their heads but did not hurt them? (FIRE) Who heard and understood the disciples when they were speaking in different languages? (PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD WHO WERE IN THE CITY) Did those people love and trust Jesus? (YES!) 🎶 Song Featured: God is Good by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- Apr 20, 202622 min
THE CHURCH: God is in Heaven
Kids will learn that Jesus is alive and in heaven right now, ruling over everything as King. They’ll discover what heaven is like, what Jesus is doing there, and why we can trust him as the good and powerful ruler who is bringing people into God’s family. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 👑 Jesus is alive and in heaven, ruling and reigning over everything. 🌤️ Heaven is the perfect place where God lives, and there is no sin, sadness, or sickness. ✝️ Jesus finished his work on earth—living perfectly, dying for sin, and rising again. 📣 Jesus is waiting as his followers share the good news with the world. ❤️ Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus will one day be with God forever. Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Those who love and trust Jesus. 📖 Bible Passage: Romans 8:34 🏡 Try This at Home: 🎨 Draw a picture of what you think Jesus looks like sitting on his throne in heaven. 🗣️ Talk together about what makes heaven so special and why being with God is the best. 📖 Read Romans 8:34 as a family and discuss what it means that Jesus is at the right hand of God. 🙏 Thank God in prayer that Jesus is in control and always does what is good. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: What is heaven? (THE PLACE WHERE GOD LIVES) What is special about heaven? (GOD IS THERE AND SIN IS NOT) Where is Jesus right now? (IN HEAVEN WITH GOD THE FATHER) Why is Jesus sitting down? (HIS WORK IS FINISHED) Why is Jesus sitting on a throne? (HE IS THE KING!) What is Jesus waiting for His followers to do? (GO AND TELL EVERYONE EVERYWHERE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT HIM) Why do God’s people want to be with Him forever in heaven? (BECAUSE GOD IS GOOD AND BEING WITH HIM IS THE BEST!) 🎶 Song Featured: God is Good by The Village Kids If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You! Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co
- Apr 13, 202623 min
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Review + Game for Kids!
In this special review episode, kids will review everything they’ve learned about the life and ministry of Jesus—from his miracles to his love for sinners. They’ll also hear answers to big questions about God, sin, the church, and God’s love, helping them better understand the gospel and how it shapes their lives. Big Truth: The Bible is God’s true word, and it teaches us everything we need to know about God and his plan to save sinners. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 📖 Kids will review key truths about Jesus’ life, miracles, death, and resurrection. 🧠 They’ll hear answers to important questions about God, sin, the church, and God’s love. ❤️ They’ll understand that all people are sinners who need Jesus as their Savior. 🌍 They’ll learn that God is building a family and sending his people to share the good news everywhere. 🎵 Song in This Episode: 🎶 God Is Good — a worship song celebrating God’s goodness and faithfulness. 🏡 Try This at Home: 🍽️ Share what you learned by playing a “true or false” Bible game together at dinner. 📖 Read Genesis 1–3 or Acts 2 as a family to go deeper on questions from the episode. 🙏 Pray together, thanking God for who he is and asking him to help your family love and trust him more.
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