God's Big Story

THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus in the Temple

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 [https://open.spotify.com/track/6F6mnHvloge4b6sIJegx19?si=ba2620fd57b14d04] 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.⁠ [http://thegoodpodcast.co/]  For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co [sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co]

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 [https://open.spotify.com/track/52Dnoq0od4f6GXYr7sZWI5?si=bd60431054a34ee9] 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno], 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno] 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.⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://thegoodpodcast.co/]  For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co [sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co]

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 [https://open.spotify.com/track/52Dnoq0od4f6GXYr7sZWI5?si=0989e45ebe584e19]. 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno], 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno] 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.⁠⁠⁠ [http://thegoodpodcast.co/]  For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co [sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co]

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 [https://open.spotify.com/track/52Dnoq0od4f6GXYr7sZWI5?si=c3b0721e3f474e70] 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno], 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno] 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.⁠⁠ [http://thegoodpodcast.co/]  For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co [sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co]

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: 1. What was your favorite part? 2. What did it teach us about God or people? 3. 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno], 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 [https://bit.ly/GBSminno] 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.⁠ [http://thegoodpodcast.co/]  For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co [sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co]