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God is a REFUGE Sep 29, 2025

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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.

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God is WORTHY Sep 22, 2025

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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.

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God is FAITHFUL Sep 15, 2025

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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.

God is ALMIGHTY Sep 08, 2025

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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.

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VBS Day 4 - The Bible is For Everyone with Rick the Missionary Jun 12, 2025

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In the final episode of our special Bible mini-season, Anna and Matt are joined by Rick the Missionary—someone who shares God’s good news with people who’ve never heard it before! Rick tells stories from his work in the Middle East and helps us understand that the Bible isn’t just for some people—it’s for everyone. Together, they talk about how the Bible is God’s true word, full of good news about Jesus, and meant to be shared with the whole world.

What You’ll Learn: 🌍 The Bible is one big book made up of 66 smaller ones—all telling God’s rescue story. 📖 It teaches truth, corrects sin, and helps us live the way God wants us to. ✝️ The gospel means “good news”—God’s plan to save us through Jesus. 📢 Missionaries like Rick bring this good news to people who’ve never heard it. 🧭 The Bible helps us know what’s true and shows us how to follow Jesus.

Try This at Home: ✅ Read Romans 6:23 or 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and talk about what they mean. ✅ Say a prayer for people around the world who don’t yet have the Bible. ✅ Ask: “Who could we share God’s good news with this week?” ✅ Make a “Good News” poster that shows what Jesus has done for you!

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Penelope Judd⁠⁠⁠⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!

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Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free. Start your free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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VBS Day 3 - The Bible is about God with Will Derness Jun 11, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Matt are joined by Will Derness—aka “Will,” the expert helper with a sash full of badges! Will brings along his special gospel timeline badges to help explain how the whole Bible tells one big story—from creation to Jesus’ return as the forever King. With songs, jokes, and a memory verse from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, this episode helps kids understand that the Bible is God’s true word—and it’s meant to help us know, love, trust, and obey Him.

What You’ll Learn: 📖 The Bible is one big story made up of 66 books. 🎯 It tells us about God’s plan—from creation to forever! 🏕️ Will’s gospel timeline badges help explain key moments like the fall, the promise, salvation, and more. 💬 God wants us to know who He is and what He’s done. 🎵 Fun songs and verses help us remember what the Bible says!

Try This at Home: ✅ Make your own "gospel timeline" with pictures or stickers to show the big moments in the Bible. ✅ Read Genesis 1 and talk about what it tells you about God. ✅ Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16–17 as a family—try singing it! ✅ At dinner, ask: “What part of God’s big story did we hear today?”

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel? Check out ⁠⁠⁠Penelope Judd⁠⁠⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!

Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? Check out ⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free. Start your free trial at ⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠!

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

VBS Day 2 - The Bible is From God with Daniel the Prophet Jun 10, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Matt hop in the time machine to meet Daniel—aka “Mr. Prophet!” While exploring ancient Babylon, they learn how God used people like Daniel to write down His true words. With fun storytelling and a look at verses like 2 Timothy 3:16–17, they explain how the Bible was written through dreams, conversations, and God’s direction. This episode helps kids see the Bible as not just an old book, but God’s living word for us today.

What You’ll Learn: 📖 The Bible is one big book made up of 66 smaller books. 📝 God used people—like Daniel—to write down His words through dreams, visions, and more. 🌬️ “Divine inspiration” means God breathed out the words of the Bible. 🦁 Daniel’s story shows how God spoke through His people—even in wild places like a lion’s den! 📚 The Bible helps teach us, correct us, and train us to live God’s way (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Try This at Home: ✅ Read a part of the Book of Daniel—start with Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6)! ✅ Talk as a family about how God might speak to His people today (Hint: through the Bible!). ✅ Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and draw a picture of what "God-breathed" might look like. ✅ Make your own mini “scroll” with a favorite Bible verse written on it—just like the old days!

✅ Listen to the song we made about ⁠2 Timothy 3:16-17⁠

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel? Check out ⁠⁠Penelope Judd⁠⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!

Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? Check out ⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free. Start your free trial at ⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠!

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

VBS Day 1 - The Bible is God’s True Word with Lindsey the Librarian Jun 09, 2025

Show notes

Anna and Matt kick off a special VBS mini-series all about the Bible—God’s true word! They’re joined by Lindsey the Historian Librarian, who helps explain how the Bible isn’t just one book—it’s 66 books that all tell one big story: God’s rescue plan for the world. Together, they talk about how the Bible is organized, what it’s for, and how every part points us to Jesus.

What You’ll Learn: 📖 The Bible is made up of 66 books that all tell one big story. 📚 It’s split into two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. 📝 The books are different genres—like history, poetry, and letters. 🌍 The whole Bible tells the story of God’s big rescue plan: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. 💡 2 Timothy 3:16–17 tells us the Bible helps us live the way God wants us to.

Try This at Home: ✅ Read Genesis 1 together as a family to see where the story begins. ✅ Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and talk about what it means. ✅ See if you can find examples of different genres in your Bible—like poems in Psalms or stories in the Gospels.

✅ Listen to the song we made about 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel? Check out ⁠Penelope Judd⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!

Visit ⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!

Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? Check out ⁠Minno⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free. Start your free trial at ⁠GoMinno.com⁠!

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 Joins the Fun & VBS is Coming! Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

In this fun episode, Matt introduces Anna, the new voice on the show. Hear about her favorite parts of the Bible—like Psalms, Rahab, and Paul—and get a sneak peek at what’s coming this season, including a special VBS series coming out next week!

Check out ⁠Resources from The Village Church⁠.

Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel? Check out Penelope Judd—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!

Visit ⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!

Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith? Check out Minno—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free. Start your free trial at GoMinno.com!

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

Parent Talk — Time, Moments, and Milestones Jun 17, 2024

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In our first episode of God's Big Story — Parent Talk, Julie and Matt wrap up our mini-season with a focus on family discipleship. They share practical strategies for integrating faith-building activities into daily family life, emphasizing the importance of scheduled time, natural moments, and celebratory milestones. Drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, they provide a clear framework for parents to teach their children about God's love and faithfulness.

Time refers to scheduled family activities centered around faith, such as reading scripture, singing worship songs, and prayer. Moments involve seizing everyday opportunities to discuss faith naturally, such as observing nature or answering children's spiritual questions. Milestones are special celebrations that mark significant events, offering chances to reflect on God's goodness. Through personal stories and practical tips, this episode equips parents to weave faith into their family routines effectively.

Key Takeaways:

Time: Scheduling dedicated family time for spiritual activities like reading the Bible, singing, and praying together.

Moments: Using everyday experiences to spark gospel conversations with children.

Milestones: Celebrating significant family events to reflect on God’s faithfulness and create lasting spiritual memories.

Flexibility: Encouragement for parents to remain adaptable and patient in their discipleship efforts.

Community: Highlighting the importance of involving church resources and community support in family discipleship.

Check out Resources from The Village Church.

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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!

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