In this episode, we explore the story of Jesus on the cross alongside two criminals (Luke 23:35-43). While some people mocked Jesus, one criminal saw something different—a king who could somehow save. We'll wonder together about what it means to ask Jesus to remember us, and how even in the darkest moments, Jesus offers hope and promises to be with us.
In this episode, we explore Jesus' words about difficult times and discover how God promises to be with us always. Children will wonder about what it means to be brave, how we can trust God when things are scary, and why Jesus tells us not to worry about what to say. (Luke 21:5-19)
In this episode, we wonder about a surprising story from the Gospel of John (2:13-22), where Jesus goes to the temple in Jerusalem and does something unexpected. What was Jesus feeling? Why did he act this way? And what does it mean when Jesus talks about a temple being destroyed and raised up in three days? Join us as we use our curiosity and imagination to explore this mysterious story.
In today's episode, we explore John 6:37-40, where Jesus makes a beautiful promise about welcoming everyone who comes to him and promises that no one will be lost. Perfect for All Souls Day, this episode invites children to wonder about Jesus's promise of eternal life and how he welcomes all people with open arms.
In this episode, we wonder about Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:9-14. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it means to pray with honesty and humility, and discover how Jesus invites us to come before God just as we are.
Have you ever asked for something over and over again? In today's episode, we explore a parable Jesus told about a persistent widow and an unjust judge from Luke 18:1-8. Together, we'll wonder what it means to keep praying, even when it feels like no one is listening, and discover what this surprising story teaches us about God's love for us.
Have you ever forgotten to say thank you to someone who helped you? In this episode, we explore the story of ten people who were healed by Jesus, but only one came back to say thanks (Luke 17:11-19). We'll wonder about what it means to be grateful and why saying thank you matters so much.
In this episode, we explore Luke 17:5-10, where the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, and Jesus responds with surprising words about mustard seeds and servants. We'll wonder together about what faith really means and how even the smallest faith can be enough.
In this episode we explore Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19-31. Children are invited to wonder about what it means to truly see the people around us and how God calls us to care for one another, especially those who are struggling.
Join Lydia as we explore one of Jesus' most puzzling parables from Luke 16:1-13. We'll wonder about a manager who does something sneaky but gets praised for being clever, and what Jesus might be teaching us about friendship, money, and what really matters in life.
Join us as we wonder about one of the most famous passages in the Bible, where Jesus tells us about God's incredible love for the world. Through John 3:13-17, we'll explore what it means that God loved us so much that a precious gift was given to everyone. What does it feel like to receive the most amazing gift ever? Come wonder with us about God's heart full of love for each person in the world.
In this episode, we explore the story from Luke 14:25-33, where Jesus speaks to a large crowd about what it means to truly follow him. Through our imagination and wonder, we'll think about making important decisions, choosing what matters most, and what it means to be a friend of Jesus.
Join us as we wonder about Jesus at a dinner party where he notices something interesting about where people choose to sit. What happens when Jesus turns everything upside down and talks about inviting people who might not usually get invited to dinner? Based on Luke 14:1, 7-14.
Join us as we wonder about Jesus's story of the narrow door from Luke 13:22-30. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it means when Jesus talks about making an effort to enter through the narrow door, and discover the surprising news about who gets invited to God's feast.
In this episode, we explore Jesus's surprising words about bringing fire to earth and how following him might sometimes cause disagreement even within families. Based on Luke 12:49-53, we wonder about what Jesus meant and how his message can create both challenge and hope in our lives.
In this episode, we explore Jesus's teaching about being ready and waiting, found in Luke 12:35-40. We'll wonder about what it means to stay prepared, imagine ourselves as servants waiting for their master's return, and discover the beautiful surprise of a master who serves. Join us as we use our curiosity and imagination to dive deep into this mysterious story about readiness, waiting, and unexpected joy.
In this episode of Wonder with the Word, we explore Jesus' parable about a rich man who had so much that he didn't know what to do with it all. Through imagination and curiosity, we'll wonder about what it means to be truly rich and how we can share God's gifts with others. Based on Luke 12:13-21.
Join us as we wonder about Jesus teaching his friends how to pray and telling them a story about a persistent friend who knocks on a door in the middle of the night. What can we learn about talking to God from this nighttime adventure? (Luke 11:1-13)
In this episode, we wonder about the story of Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it might have been like when Jesus visited their home, and discover how there are many different ways to show love and care for others.
In this episode, we wonder about Jesus's story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. We'll use our imagination to explore what it means to be a good neighbor and wonder about the characters who chose to help—and those who didn't.