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God's Big Story
The Village Church
149 episodes
1 week ago
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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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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God's Big Story
ADVENT - The Wise Men Worship Jesus - Week 3
As Christmas draws near, Matt and Anna help kids discover how the wise men followed a special star to worship Jesus, the promised Savior. This episode shows how Jesus is worthy of worship, how God keeps His promises, and why Christmas is about celebrating that Jesus came to save sinners. What You’ll Learn ✨ Jesus Is the Promised Savior — God kept His promise to send Jesus to save His people from sin. ✨ Wise Men Worship Jesus — The wise men traveled a long way to honor Jesus as King. ✨ Jesus Is Worthy of Worship — Gold, frankincense, and myrrh showed Jesus was worthy of honor and praise. ✨ Waiting Can Be Full of Hope — Just like the wise men waited and followed the star, God’s people wait trusting His promises. ✨ Christmas Is Bigger Than the Manger — Jesus didn’t stay a baby; He grew up to save sinners forever. 🎶 The Memory Verse Song — Kids learn Luke 2:10–11 through song Try This at Home ⭐ Follow the Star Activity: Draw a star on paper and write or draw ways your family can worship Jesus this Christmas. 🎁 Gift Talk: Talk about the wise men’s gifts and ask, “What can we give Jesus today?” (love, obedience, kindness). 📖 Family Bible Time: Read Matthew 2 together and let kids act out the wise men’s journey. 🎶 Sing the Memory Verse: Practice Luke 2:10–11 using the song from the episode. 💬 Dinner Question: Ask, “Why do you think the wise men traveled so far to see Jesus?” Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY. 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
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1 week ago
15 minutes

God's Big Story
ADVENT - The Birth of Jesus: Angels Sing & Shepherds Celebrate - Week 2
Anna and Matt tell the story of Jesus’ birth—how God kept His promise by sending the Savior into the world in the most unexpected way. Kids learn why Jesus came, why His birth is such good news, and how the angels and shepherds celebrated on the very first Christmas night. What You’ll Learn ⭐ What Christmas Is Really About — We celebrate Jesus’ birthday because God sent the promised Savior. 🐍 Why We Needed a Savior — Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, and only Jesus could fix what was broken. 👶 How Jesus Came Into the World — Born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, just as God planned. 😮 What the Angels Announced — Good news of great joy for all people! 🙌 How People Responded — Mary trusted God, Joseph obeyed, and the shepherds worshiped and told everyone. 🎶 This Episode’s Memory Verse Song — Kids learn Luke 2:10–11 set to music. Try This at Home 🎄 Read Luke 2 Together: Share the story of Jesus’ birth at breakfast or before bed this week. 🕯️ Practice the Memory Verse Song: Sing Luke 2:10–11 as part of your Advent countdown. 📣 Tell Someone the Good News: Just like the shepherds, encourage kids to share: “Jesus came to save sinners!” 💬 Talk About Waiting: Discuss how God kept His promise after many years—and how we wait for Jesus with hope and joy today. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY. 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
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2 weeks ago
18 minutes

God's Big Story
ADVENT - God Promises a Savior - Week 1
In this Advent kickoff episode, Anna and Matt take us back to the very beginning of the Bible to remember why we needed a Savior and why Christmas is such good news. As they retell the story of Adam and Eve, kids learn how sin first entered the world — and how God made a big promise to send a Rescuer. Advent means “coming,” and this season helps us remember that God kept His promise by sending Jesus… and we get to celebrate that together! What You’ll Learn 🎄 What Advent Means — It’s a special season where we remember Jesus’ coming. 🍎 Why We Need a Savior — Adam and Eve’s disobedience brought sin into God’s good world. 💔 What Sin Does — Sin breaks our hearts and separates us from God. ⭐ God’s Big Promise — God promised to send a Savior who would defeat sin and the serpent. 👶 How God Kept His Promise — At Christmas, Jesus came to save sinners! 🎶 The Memory Verse Song — Kids learn Luke 2:10–11 through song Try This at Home 📅 Start an Advent Countdown: Use an Advent calendar or make a simple paper chain to count the days until Christmas. 📖 Read Genesis 3 as a Family: Talk about God’s promise and how Jesus fulfills it. 🗣️ Practice the Christmas Memory Verse: Sing the Luke 2 song together before bed or in the car. 🙌 Say the Big Truth Together: “Jesus came to save sinners!” Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY. 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
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

God's Big Story
Parent Talk: Redeeming Screen Time with Minno
In this Parent Talk mini-episode, Anna and Matt sit down with Jess from Minno to talk honestly about screen time, discipleship, and how parents can use the right kind of content to help form their kids’ faith. Instead of avoiding screens, Jess shares practical ways to redeem them through intentional habits, everyday conversations, and milestone moments—so screens become tools, not threats. What You’ll Learn: 📱 Why Screens Matter — Kids’ brains and hearts are being shaped every day by what they watch and who they trust. 🧠 Faith + Attachment — When children experience safety and love from parents, it builds the foundation for trusting God. ⏰ Time, Moments & Milestones Framework — A simple way to weave discipleship into ordinary days. 🎬 How to Redeem Screen Time — Watch together sometimes, preview content, and ask simple follow-up questions. 🙌 You Don’t Need to Be Perfect — Faithfulness, not perfection, is the goal of family discipleship. Try This at Home: 🗓️ Pick One Weekly Rhythm: A Friday “family watch night,” a bedtime memory song, or a five-minute devo after a Minnow episode. 💬 Use 3 Easy Questions After Any Show: What was your favorite part? What did it teach us about God or people? Is there anything we can do differently because of what we watched? 🌱 Grab a Moment: When conflicts or questions pop up, connect them back to a story or character your child recently watched. 🎉 Celebrate Faith Milestones: A verse learned, a big moment, or a new skill—mark it with joy, prayer, or a special family tradition. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY. 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
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1 month ago
6 minutes

God's Big Story
Wrap Up and Review (Attributes of God)
It’s review day! Anna and Matt walk back through all ten attributes of God from Season 11 and help kids become “attribute hunters”—spotting God’s character in familiar Bible stories. From the resurrection to the golden calf to Jonah and Jesus’ crucifixion, this episode helps kids remember who God is and why He can always be trusted. PRINT OUT → List of Attributes (see page 6) What You’ll Learn: 📝 An Attribute Is… A word that tells us what someone is like—God’s attributes are true of Him all the time. 💪 God Is Almighty — Nothing is too hard for Him. 🤝 God Is Faithful — He always does what He says He will do. 👑 God Is Worthy — Only He deserves all glory. 🛟 God Is Refuge — A safe place for His children. ⏳ God Is Patient — Slow to anger and full of compassion. 💗 God Is Loving — He always does what is best, even when it requires sacrifice. 🕊️ God Is Merciful — He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. 🤲 God Is Compassionate — He sees, cares, and acts when His children are in need. 🚂 God Is Deliverer — He rescues His people. ✨ God Is Glorious — He shows His greatness and worth. 🎵 Song We Sing: “⁠Our Great God (Attributes Song)⁠” Try This at Home: 🔍 Be Attribute Hunters: Pick a favorite Bible story this week and circle every attribute of God you see in it. 🗂️ Print the Attribute Sheet: Use the list from the show notes during family devotions. ❤️ Talk Together: Ask, “Which attribute of God helped you most this season?” ✍️ Draw & Remember: Kids can draw one attribute and a story that showed it. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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1 month ago
22 minutes

God's Big Story
God is GLORIOUS
Anna and Matt meet their friend Kim the Meteorologist to learn that God is Glorious — He shows His greatness and worth! When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, His disciples saw His shining glory and heard God speak from the cloud. Jesus is truly God, and He alone deserves our worship and praise. What You’ll Learn: ✨ God is Glorious: He shows His greatness and worth. ⛰️ The Transfiguration: Jesus’ face shone like the sun because He is truly God. 👂 God the Father Spoke: “This is my beloved Son… listen to Him.” 🙌 We Glorify God: We show honor and enjoy God as most valuable. 🎵 Song We Sing: “God Made Everything” — celebrating God as Creator and worthy of all glory! Try This at Home: 🗣️ Talk Together: Ask, “What makes God greater than anything else?” 🌄 Name His Glory: On a walk, point out things God made and say, “God is glorious!” 🎨 Make a Glory Poster: Write “God is Glorious” and decorate it with bright colors or sun rays. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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1 month ago
21 minutes

God's Big Story
God is LOVING
Anna and Matt salute their friend Josiah the Soldier and learn how sacrifice shows true love. Through Josiah’s story of bravery and Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, kids discover that God is Loving—He always does what is best. What You’ll Learn: ❤️ God is Loving: He always does what is best for His children. ✝️ Jesus’s Great Love: Jesus laid down His life to save sinners. 💪 True Love Sacrifices: Real love means putting others before yourself. 📖 Memory Verse: “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13🎵 🎵 Song We Sing: “⁠Enter His Gates (Psalm 100)⁠” Try This at Home: 🫶 Serve with Love: Do something kind for a family member or friend this week — maybe help with a chore or write them a note. 🙏 Pray Together: Thank God for Jesus’s loving sacrifice and ask Him to help your family love others like He does. 💬 Talk About It: What’s one way you can show love that requires putting someone else first? Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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1 month ago
23 minutes

God's Big Story
God is MERCIFUL
Anna and Matt talk fishing with their friend Rick the Fisherman and dive into the story of Jonah and the big fish. Through Jonah’s disobedience, the storm, and the giant fish rescue, kids learn that God is Merciful — He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. God showed mercy to Jonah…and to the whole city of Nineveh. What You’ll Learn: 🐟 God is Merciful: He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. 🌊 Jonah Ran, God Rescued: Even when Jonah disobeyed, God saved him with a “great fish.” 🏙️ Mercy for Nineveh: God gave the people of Nineveh a second chance instead of destroying them. ✝️ Mercy for Us: Jesus took the punishment for sin so we can be forgiven and brought into God’s family. 🎵 Song We Sing: “Our Great God (Attributes Song)” Try This at Home: 🙏 Thank God for His mercy to you — talk as a family about times you’ve needed forgiveness. 💬 Ask: “Who in my life needs mercy from me instead of anger?” (a sibling, a friend, etc.). 📖 Read Jonah together this week and see how God keeps giving second chances. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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1 month ago
20 minutes

God's Big Story
God is COMPASSIONATE
Anna and Matt learn about compassion with help from their friend Nurse Amy. When Matt loses his pet goldfish, they talk about how God is Compassionate—He sees, cares, and acts when His children are in need. Through the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, kids discover that God shows His greatest compassion by sending Jesus to save sinners. What You’ll Learn: 💗 God is Compassionate: He sees, cares, and acts when His children are in need. 🩹 Jesus Shows Compassion: He wept with His friends and raised Lazarus from the dead. ✝️ The Greatest Compassion: God sent Jesus to save sinners and bring eternal life. 📖 Memory Verse: “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” — Psalm 145:8 🎵 Song We Sing: “God Is Good” — a joyful song celebrating God’s goodness and love that endures forever. Try This at Home: 🗣️ Talk About It: As a family, name ways you’ve seen God’s compassion this week. 💌 Show Compassion: Write a card or do something kind for someone who’s sad, sick, or in need. 🙏 Pray Together: Thank God for His compassion and ask Him to help you care for others like Jesus does. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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2 months ago
23 minutes

God's Big Story
God is DELIVERER
Anna and Matt team up with Firefighter Cody to learn about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. Through their courage and faith, kids discover that God is Deliverer—He rescues His children and has the power to save us from anything, even the fire! What You’ll Learn: 🔥 God is Deliverer: He rescues His children from danger and delivers them from sin and death. 🧱 Faith in the Fire: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego trusted God, even when faced with the fiery furnace. 👑 God Alone is Worthy: Only God deserves our worship—not kings, statues, or anything else. ✝️ Jesus is the Greatest Rescuer: Just as God saved His people from the fire, He sent Jesus to rescue us from sin. 🎶 We sing together: “God's In Charge of Everything" Try This at Home: 🗣️ Family Talk: Read Daniel 3 together. Talk about a time when trusting God felt hard, and how He helped you through it. 🔥 Object Lesson: Light a candle (with an adult’s help) and talk about how powerful and dangerous fire is—then thank God for His protection and power. 🙏 Prayer Time: Thank God for being our Deliverer. Ask Him to help your family trust Him, even when things feel scary or uncertain. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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2 months ago
26 minutes

God's Big Story
God is PATIENT
Anna and Matt hop into the time machine to meet Thomas—yes, Doubting Thomas! Through his story, kids learn that God is Patient—He is slow to anger. When Thomas struggled to believe Jesus was alive, Jesus didn’t get angry or give up on him. Instead, He kindly appeared again to help Thomas believe. This episode reminds listeners that God is patient with us too—He understands our doubts, helps us believe, and always invites us closer to Him. What You’ll Learn: ✨ God is Patient: He is slow to anger and full of kindness. 🙌 Jesus Helped Thomas Believe: Even when Thomas doubted, Jesus lovingly met him where he was. 💖 God’s Patience Toward Us: Like Thomas, we can trust that God is patient with our questions and helps us grow in faith. 📖 Memory Verse: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.” — Psalm 103:8 🎶 We sing together: “⁠⁠⁠Our Great God (Attributes Song)⁠⁠⁠” Try This at Home: ✅ Family Talk: Share with your family about a time you had questions or doubts and how God helped you understand or trust Him. ✅ Encouragement Activity: Write or draw a picture of someone being patient—maybe a parent, teacher, or friend—and thank God for showing His patience through them. ✅ Prayer Time: Pray together as a family, thanking God for His patience and asking Him to help you believe when you have doubts. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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2 months ago
24 minutes

God's Big Story
God is a REFUGE
Anna and Matt travel back in the time machine to meet Jonathan, the son of King Saul and friend of David. Jonathan shares how God protected David again and again, proving that God is Refuge—He is a place of safety and protection for His children. From Bible stories to the Psalms, kids learn that God is always a safe place we can run to and trust. What You’ll Learn: 🛡️ God is Refuge—He keeps His children safe. 👑 God protected David many times from Saul’s jealousy and attacks. 📖 Psalm 18:2 shows us that God is our rock, fortress, and deliverer. 🤝 Friends like Jonathan help us believe and remember who God is. 🎶 We sing together: “⁠⁠Our Great God (Attributes Song)⁠⁠” Try This at Home: ✅ Read Psalm 18:2 together as a family and talk about how God is your refuge. ✅ Share with a friend or sibling one attribute of God that helps you trust Him. ✅ Thank God in prayer this week for being your safe place. ✅ Read 1 Samuel 18–22 to see more ways God protected David. ✅ Sing the attributes song as a reminder that God is your refuge. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠ with code STORY.
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2 months ago
19 minutes

God's Big Story
God is WORTHY
Anna and Matt play with Play-Doh and meet their friend Jenny the Sculptor, who helps them learn that God is Worthy—Only He deserves all glory. From mountain goats to the golden calf in Exodus 32 to Revelation 4:11, this episode shows that all creation was made to glorify God, not ourselves or anything else. What You’ll Learn: 🌍 God is worthy—only He deserves all glory. 🐐 Even creation, like mountain goats, points back to God’s greatness. 📖 Exodus 32 shows how people wrongly gave glory to a golden calf. 📝 Revelation 4:11 reminds us that God created all things and deserves all praise. 🎶 We sing together: “⁠Our Great God (Attributes Song)⁠” 🧠 Attributes help us know what God is like so we can love Him more. Try This at Home: ✅ Read Revelation 4:11 as a family and talk about why God deserves glory. ✅ Make a list of things you love—like the beach, ice cream, or pets—and write how each one points back to God. ✅ Talk about the first commandment in Exodus 20 and why it matters. ✅ Sing the attributes song together this week as a reminder that God is worthy. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠ with code STORY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
21 minutes

God's Big Story
God is FAITHFUL
Anna and Matt welcome Andy the Postal Worker to help explain today’s attribute: God is Faithful—He always keeps His promises. Kids learn that while people sometimes mess up, God never fails. In Acts 1–2, we see how God kept His promise by sending the Holy Spirit to His people—right on time, in the perfect way. What You’ll Learn: 📬 God is faithful—He always keeps His promises. 🔥 Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit, and God kept that promise at Pentecost. 📖 The Holy Spirit helps God’s children obey, remember God’s Word, and live for Him. 🎶 We sing together: “Our Great God (Attributes Song)” 🧠 Attributes help us know what God is like so we can love Him more. Try This at Home: ✅ Read Acts 2:1–4 as a family and talk about what happened at Pentecost. ✅ Thank God in prayer for sending the Holy Spirit to help His children. ✅ Every time you see the mail truck, remember: God always delivers on His promises. ✅ Memorize Psalm 145:13b — “The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.” ✅ Sing the attributes song together during the week as a reminder of who God is. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With ⁠Minno⁠, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at ⁠GoMinno.com⁠ with code STORY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
20 minutes

God's Big Story
God is ALMIGHTY
Anna and Matt kick off Season 11 with a brand-new attribute: God is Almighty—Nothing is too hard for Him! With help from their friend Ryan the Weightlifter, they explore God’s power through the story of Jesus’ resurrection in Matthew 28. From flexing muscles to celebrating the empty tomb, this episode reminds us that sin, Satan, and death are no match for God’s almighty strength. What You’ll Learn 💪 God is Almighty—there’s nothing too hard for Him. ✝️ Jesus defeated sin, Satan, and death when He rose from the grave. 📖 Matthew 28 tells the story of the empty tomb—the best news in history! 🎶 We sing together to remember God’s attributes in worship. 🧠 The ABCs of salvation: Admit you’re a sinner, Believe in Jesus, Confess Him as Lord. Try This at Home: ✅ Read Matthew 28 and celebrate Jesus’ resurrection as a family. ✅ Practice the ABCs of salvation with a parent or sibling. ✅ Flex your best “God is Almighty” pose whenever you hear it this week. ✅ Memorize Romans 10:9 and thank God that He saves through Jesus. Parents—want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? With Minno, they can! It’s the #1 Christian streaming app for kids—packed with shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and classics like VeggieTales—all ad-free. 👉 Get your one-month FREE trial at GoMinno.com with code STORY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
22 minutes

God's Big Story
Psalm 126:3, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 46:1 4, and Psalm 115:3
DJ Manna shares four powerful Psalms that remind us of God’s goodness, kindness, strength, and sovereignty. From celebrating God's blessings in Psalm 126:3 to resting in His power in Psalm 115:3, this episode closes the summer series with encouragement and worship—pointing us to the God who is faithful forever. What You’ll Learn: 🙌 Psalm 126:3 — Be joyful and thankful for the good things God has done. 💛 Psalm 103:8 — God is merciful and gracious, and we can show kindness too. 🛡️ Psalm 46:1 — God is our safe place and strength in every situation. 👑 Psalm 115:3 — God is in control, and His plans are always good. 🎵 The Psalms help us worship, reflect, and trust God no matter what. Try This at Home: ✅ Write down three “great things” God has done for you this summer (Psalm 126:3). ✅ Practice one act of kindness today inspired by God’s mercy (Psalm 103:8). ✅ Memorize Psalm 46:1 and say it when you feel scared or worried. ✅ Draw a crown and write “God is in control” on it to remember Psalm 115:3. ✅ End the summer by singing or praying one Psalm together as a family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
11 minutes

God's Big Story
Joshua 1:9, Hebrews 11:1, and Isaiah 40:8
DJ Manna shares three powerful scripture songs to help us live with strength, courage, and faith. With Joshua 1:9, we learn that God is always with us—even when life feels scary, like taking a big test or starting something new. Next, Hebrews 11:1 shows us that faith is believing in what we can’t see but know is true because God promises it. Finally, Isaiah 40:8 reminds us that even though everything else in the world fades away, God’s word lasts forever. What You’ll Learn: 🎶⁠ Joshua 1:9 — God gives us courage and strength because He is always with us. ⁠⁠⁠🎶 ⁠Hebrews 11:1 — Faith means trusting in what we can’t see but know is true. ⁠⁠⁠🎶 ⁠Isaiah 40:8⁠⁠ — God’s word never fades—it lasts forever. Try This at Home: ✅ Memorize Joshua 1:9 and say it before something that makes you nervous. ✅ Talk about what faith means to you—what are things you can’t see but know are real? ✅ Read Isaiah 40:8 and draw a picture of something that fades away (like a flower) and something that lasts forever (God’s Word!). ✅ Make a “Strength & Faith” playlist with your favorite worship songs that remind you of God’s promises. ✅ At dinner, share a way you saw God give you courage this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
9 minutes

God's Big Story
Jesus Came to Save Sinners, God is Good, and God Wants to Talk With Us
DJ Manna shares three songs that help us see how much God loves us, how good He is, and how much He wants to hear from us. You’ll hear “Jesus Came to Save Sinners,” a reminder that Jesus loves us even when we mess up; “God Is Good,” which helps us notice His kindness in everyday life; and “God Wants to Talk with Us,” a joyful invitation to pray and spend time with God. What You’ll Learn: 🎶 Jesus Came to Save Sinners⁠ ⁠🎶 God is Good⁠ ⁠🎶 God Wants to Talk With Us⁠ Try This at Home: ✅ Write down or draw three ways you’ve seen God’s goodness this week. ✅ Pray out loud as a family—just like talking to a friend. ✅ Listen to “Jesus Came to Save Sinners” and thank God for His grace. ✅ Play “God Is Good” and try to list as many blessings as you can while it plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
12 minutes

God's Big Story
God With Us, Psalm 46, and Shout Joyfully
DJ Manna shares three songs from the God With Us collection that remind us of one big truth—God is always near. Whether you're having a good day, a sad day, or a confusing day, these songs point to the comfort and joy we find in God’s presence. You’ll hear “God With Us,” “Psalm 146,” and “Shout Joyfully”—each one building from quiet trust to loud praise! What You’ll Learn: 👣 God With Us shows us that we’re never alone—God is always close. 🛡️ Psalm 146 reminds us that God is our protector and safe place. 🎉 Shout Joyfully teaches us that we can praise God no matter how we feel. 🎵 Music can help us remember God’s promises and feel His peace. 💬 Faith grows stronger when we turn to God in both quiet and joyful moments. Try This at Home: ✅ Make a “God Is With Me” list—write or draw times you’ve felt God’s comfort. ✅ Read Psalm 146 and talk about what it says about God’s care. ✅ Listen to one of today’s songs before bed to feel calm and close to God. ✅ Make some joyful noise! Have a family praise time with instruments (real or homemade!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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4 months ago
13 minutes

God's Big Story
Old Testament Song, New Testament Song, and God's True Word
Ready to sing your way through the whole Bible? DJ Manna and the Village Kids take us on a musical adventure through all 66 books of the Bible! From the “Old Testament Song” to the “New Testament Song,” and ending with “God’s True Word,” you’ll laugh, tap, and sing along while learning how the Bible is organized—and why it matters. What You’ll Learn: 📚 The Old Testament has 39 books, and you can sing them all in order! 📖 The New Testament has 27 books, and they tell the story of Jesus and the church. 🔤 God's True Word, The Bible, is one big book made up of 66 smaller books, all pointing to God’s truth. 🎵 Singing helps us remember God’s Word in a fun and joyful way. 🧠 The Bible is split into two parts—Old and New Testaments—but it tells one big story. Try This at Home: ✅ Play the "Bible Book Challenge"—can you sing all 66 books without stopping? ✅ Go on a road trip Bible hunt: spot letters from Bible books on street signs or license plates! ✅ Read the first and last books in the Bible—Genesis and Revelation—and talk about what they show us about God's story. ✅ Sing “God’s True Word” as a family, and talk about why the Bible is special. ✅ Make your own illustrated "Books of the Bible" poster with pictures for each section! Stay tuned all summer long! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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5 months ago
9 minutes

God's Big Story
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.