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We learn how Jesus began His ministry by being baptized and then facing temptation in the wilderness. Even when tempted, Jesus obeyed God perfectly by trusting and using God’s Word—showing us why He is the Savior who came to rescue sinners. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: What it means to be baptized and why Jesus was baptized What temptation is—and why being tempted is not the same as sinning How Jesus obeyed God perfectly, even when tempted by Satan How Jesus used the Bible to fight temptation Why Jesus had to be sinless in order to save sinners 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 4:5–8 🧠 Big Truth: Jesus came to save sinners. He never sinned, obeyed God perfectly, and used God’s Word to fight temptation—so He could be the perfect Savior for us. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📘 Read Together: Read Luke 4 as a family and talk about how Jesus responded to temptation. 🧠 Memory Challenge: Choose one Bible verse to memorize this week and practice it together. 💬 Conversation Starter: Ask, “How can God’s Word help us when we’re tempted?” 🙏 Prayer Time: Pray together and thank God for sending Jesus to obey perfectly for us. 🎶 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

Anna and Matt help kids discover that God wants to talk with us—and He does that through His Word, the Bible. Kids hear the only Bible story about Jesus as a child and learn how even at twelve years old, Jesus loved listening to His Father and talking about God at the temple. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: God wants to talk with us, and the main way He does that is through the Bible Jesus was fully God and fully human—and He grew up just like we do Jesus loved being in God’s house and learning God’s Word We talk to God through prayer, and He speaks to us through Scripture God invites us into a relationship, not just rules or routines 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 2:46–47 🧠 Big Truth: God wants to talk with us.He speaks to us through the Bible, and we talk to Him through prayer. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📘 Family Bible Time: Read Luke 2 together and talk about why Jesus loved being in the temple. 🙏 Prayer Walk: Take a short walk as a family and thank God for His Word. 💬 Conversation Starter: Ask your child, “What do you think God might want to teach us today from the Bible?” 📖 Daily Habit: Set aside a regular time—even just a few minutes—to read the Bible together. 🎶 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

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

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.

With the help of their friend the Perfume Maker, Matt and Julie learn about the first Fruit of the Spirit—love! Join them as they hear from Luke 7, play a game, and sing a song.