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God's Big Story
Hosted by The Village Church · EN
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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THE CHURCH: God Helps Peter Tell Others About Jesus
2w ago00:21:43Tap to summarizeKids 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
Transcribe →THE CHURCH: God Sends a Helper
3w ago00:19:08Tap to summarizeKids 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
Transcribe →THE CHURCH: God is in Heaven
4w ago00:22:04Tap to summarizeKids 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
Transcribe →THE LIFE OF JESUS: Review + Game for Kids!
Apr 1300:23:04Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Eats with His Disciples / Jesus Goes Back to Heaven
Apr 600:21:59Tap to summarizeKids will learn what Jesus did after he rose from the dead and how he spent time with his disciples before returning to heaven. They’ll hear how Jesus gave his followers an important mission—to go and tell everyone the good news that he came to save sinners—and that we get to be part of that mission too. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🌅 Kids will learn that Jesus really rose from the dead and spent time with his disciples. 🐟 They’ll hear about the miracle catch of 153 fish and how Jesus showed his power again. 📣 They’ll understand that Jesus gave his followers a mission to go and tell others the good news. 🌍 They’ll see that all believers—even kids—can be part of sharing that message. 📖 Bible Passage: John 21 🧠 Big Truth: Jesus sends his followers to tell the world that he came to save sinners. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📖 Read John 21 together as a family and talk about what Jesus told his disciples to do. 💬 Practice sharing the good news by asking your child, “How would you tell a friend that Jesus came to save sinners?” 🙏 Pray together for missionaries and for people around the world who have not yet heard about Jesus. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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
Transcribe →THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Dies & Comes Back to Life
Mar 3000:24:40Tap to summarizeKids will learn why Jesus had to die on the cross and how his death paid the punishment for our sin. They’ll also hear the good news that Jesus didn’t stay dead—he rose again, defeating sin and death so that anyone who trusts him can be with God forever. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: ✝️ Kids will learn that Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sin. ❤️ They’ll see that even though Jesus was perfect and never sinned, he chose to die because of God’s great love for us. 🌅 They’ll celebrate that Jesus didn’t stay dead—he rose again, defeating sin and death forever. 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 23–24 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. Jesus died and rose again to save sinners. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📖 Read Luke 23–24 together as a family and talk about what happened when Jesus died and rose again. 🙏 Spend time praying together, thanking Jesus for taking the punishment for our sin and making a way for us to be with God forever. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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
Transcribe →THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus' Triumphal Entry & Last Supper
Mar 2300:25:40Tap to summarizeKids will learn that Jesus is the promised King who came to Jerusalem to save sinners, not just to be welcomed by a crowd. They’ll also see how the special meal Jesus shared with his disciples points to the cross and helps us remember that he gave his life to rescue his people. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 👑 Kids will learn that Jesus is the promised King who came to save sinners. 🌿 They’ll hear how Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise. 🍞 They’ll also learn about the special meal Jesus shared with his disciples before going to the cross. 📖 Bible Passage: Matthew 21:8–9 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. Jesus shared a special meal with his disciples and showed them that he was about to give his body and blood to rescue his people from sin. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📖 Read part of the Easter story together from one of the Gospels. 💬 Ask your child, “What does this story show us about Jesus?” 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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
Transcribe →THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves Zacchaeus
Mar 1600:21:31Tap to summarizeAnna and Matt tell the story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector who climbed a tree just to see Jesus. Through this story from Luke 19, we'll learn that Jesus came to save sinners and that Jesus has the power to change our hearts. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🌳 Jesus sees us. Jesus noticed Zacchaeus even when he was hiding in a tree. ❤️ Jesus loves sinners. Zacchaeus had done wrong things, but Jesus still wanted to spend time with him. 🔄 Jesus changes hearts. After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus wanted to make things right. ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again so we can be forgiven and follow him. 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 19:1–10 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again so we can be forgiven and follow him. 🏡 Try This at Home: This week, think of one way you can be generous, like: Helping someone who needs groceries Giving money to help people in need Sharing your time to help someone else Generosity is one way we show that Jesus is changing our hearts. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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
Transcribe →THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves Children
Mar 900:20:47Tap to summarizeAnna and Matt explore a wonderful truth: God wants to talk with us. Through the story of Jesus welcoming children in Mark 10:13–16, we learn that Jesus loves spending time with them and that they can talk with God anytime through prayer. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🙌 God loves children. Jesus welcomed kids and wanted them to come to him. 📖 God speaks to us through the Bible. His Word helps us know who he is and what he has done. ❤️ Children are precious to God. Every person is valuable because God made them. 📖 Bible Passage: Mark 10:13–16 🧠 Big Truth: 🙏 God wants to talk with us. We can speak to God anytime through prayer. 🏡 Try This at Home: Practice praying together as a family this week. Use this simple pattern: Praise: Tell God how great he is. Thanks: Thank God for something he has done. Ask: Ask God for help with something. Pray for Others: Pray for a friend or family member. Remember: You don’t need fancy words. God loves hearing from you. 🎶 Song Featured: God Wants to Talk With Us by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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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Parent Talk: Helping Your Kids Build a Bible Reading Habit
Mar 200:09:11Tap to summarizeAnna and Matt encourage parents to build one simple but powerful habit in their homes: regular Bible reading. Research shows that the single biggest predictor of long-term vibrant faith in kids is whether they regularly read the Bible while growing up—and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated. A recent Lifeway study found: Only 29% of kids in Christian households regularly read their Bible. The spiritual activity with the greatest long-term impact on faith was consistent Bible reading. Here are simple ways to build a Bible-reading rhythm in your home: 📚 Use Age-Appropriate Bibles Board books for babies Toddler storybook Bibles Preschool and elementary Bibles 365-day children’s Bibles Kids’ Bible reading plans Bible journals or coloring books for older kids 🎵 Reinforce Throughout the Day Memory verse songs Scripture-based podcasts Worship music tied to what you're reading 🏡 A Simple Daily Rhythm Read. Pray. Sing. 📖 Read one short Bible story. 🙏 Pray a simple 10-second prayer. 🎶 Sing a worship song together. Attach it to a moment that already happens—like bedtime. 💬 Phrases to Use Often “The Bible is God’s true word. It is from God, about God, and it is true.” “God is talking to us right now in His Word.” “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your Word.” (Psalm 119:18) 🙌 Encouragement for Parents Miss a night? Grace. Start again tomorrow. Celebrate milestones—finishing a Bible, memorizing a verse, remembering a story. Ordinary moments—like a three-minute bedtime story—shape extraordinary faith. You are not doing this alone. You are partnering with the Holy Spirit, who loves your child even more than you do. 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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