A.R.K. - Apostolic Radio for Kids

ATL: Something Is Different - S2 E22

Some doors you walk through every day without thinking. Others you stand in front of for a long time before you knock. Tanner, Lina, and Micah finally go to Mr. Henry’s porch. The star from last week is gone. Tanner knocks. The door opens. “I was wondering when you’d come.” Inside, Mr. Henry’s kitchen table is covered in wooden stars. He’s been at the church for forty-one years. His grandchildren moved away eleven years ago, and he started carving stars after they left — not knowing who they were for. He placed them in the church, around the neighborhood, year after year. Most went untouched. He almost stopped. But God didn’t tell him to stop. So he didn’t. Then, in January, three kids started finding them. And they didn’t ignore them. Mr. Henry reveals that the stars weren’t random. They were armor — the whole armor of God from Ephesians 6. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word. Every star was a piece of equipment. He’d been fitting them for battle without them knowing. He gives them one final star — larger, heavier, polished: “PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR.” And then he says the words that change everything: “After this, you place your own.” Key Scripture Ephesians 6:11 (KJV) “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Family Discussion • Is there something God has asked you to do faithfully, even when you can’t see the results yet? Big Idea Faithful obedience doesn’t need an audience — it needs a willing heart and enough time for God to work.

ARK: Suit Up - S2 E25

There’s a battle going on… but don’t worry—God has already given you everything you need to win! In this exciting kickoff to ARK’s Armor of God series, we travel back to a Roman prison cell where the Apostle Paul watches a soldier standing guard and receives a powerful lesson from God. Piece by piece, Paul begins describing the spiritual armor every Christian needs to wear. The Rubber Bandit learns the hard way that protection works best when you put it on before the attack starts. Ben Breezy reports from a spiritual battle zone. The Truth Traveler takes us to Ephesus where Paul writes one of the most important passages in the Bible. And Dusty discovers that a broom is definitely NOT part of the Armor of God. This episode teaches kids that God has not left them defenseless. He has given them truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, His Word, and much more to help them stand strong every day. What Kids Will Learn * What the Armor of God is * Why spiritual battles are real * Why we need God's protection every day * That the Armor of God must be put on before the battle starts * That God gives us everything we need for victory Challenge of the WeekEvery morning this week, pray: "Jesus, help me put on Your armor today. Help me think right, speak right, and live right." Then ask yourself: "What piece of God's armor do I need today?"

ATL: Don't Forget - S2 E21

Some days you move forward. Other days you stop and look at how far you’ve come. Both matter. With school almost over, Tanner, Lina, and Micah sit on the living room floor and read through the entire Star Log — five months of messages, locations, and choices. For Micah, it’s the first time he’s heard the full story from the beginning. From “BE READY” in a printer room to “IN MY NAME” behind a bulletin board, every entry cost them something. Standing firm cost Tanner a spot on student leadership. Peace cost him his pride. Holiness cost him a grade. But they’re still here. Then Tanner finds something tucked behind the last page of the Log — a folded note in handwriting that isn’t theirs: “You’re ready for what’s next.” On the walk home, they pass Mr. Henry’s house. A wooden star sits openly on his porch railing — not hidden, not tucked away. Displayed. Tanner wants to go to the door. Lina holds him back one last time: “Not yet.” But the porch light stays on a little longer than usual. Key Scripture Deuteronomy 6:12 (KJV) “Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth.” Family Discussion • What has God done in your life that you never want to forget? • How do you remember what God has done? Do you write it down, talk about it, or pray about it? • Why is it important to look back before you move forward? Big Idea: Remembering what God has done anchors you for what’s ahead.

ARK: The Power Of Remembering - S2 E24

Some memories are too important to lose. In today's episode of ARK, we journey to the Jordan River and discover why God told His people to build a memorial of twelve stones after crossing into the Promised Land. Through cowboy stories, weather forecasts, and a powerful Bible lesson from Papa’s chair, kids learn that remembering what God has done builds faith for what He will do next. Miss Sunshine and Benny talk about honoring heroes and remembering God’s faithfulness. Ben Breezy reports live from the overflowing Jordan River. The Rubber Bandit shares the legend of Boots the horse and a flying horseshoe. And the ARK crew reminds us that answered prayers, miracles, camp moments, and God’s presence become our own “stones of remembrance.” This episode encourages every child listening:Don’t forget what God has done.Remember His faithfulness.And keep building your faith one memory at a time. Verse of the WeekJames 2:19 (KJV) “Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” What Kids Will Learn * Why Joshua built memorial stones at the Jordan River * How remembering God’s faithfulness builds faith * That testimonies matter * Why Memorial Day is important * How to create their own “stones of remembrance” Challenge of the WeekStart your own memory jar or “faith journal.” Write down prayers God answers, moments He helps you, or times you felt His presence. Then remember: the same God who helped before can help again.

ATL: It's Still Happening - S2 E20

Some weeks change the calendar. Others change the person. At school, people are noticing something different about Micah — even if they can’t name it. A girl named Ava sits down at their lunch table uninvited and asks the question that starts everything: “What happened to you?” Micah doesn’t preach. He just tells the truth: “Something real happened and I can’t undo it. And I don’t want to.” On the walk home, Tanner and Lina explain what the Bible says about baptism — that every time people received the Holy Ghost in the book of Acts, they were baptized in the name of Jesus. Acts 2. Acts 8. Acts 10. Acts 19. It’s the pattern. Micah decides. Wednesday night, he is baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of his sins. Afterward, they find a star behind the church foyer bulletin board. The message: “IN MY NAME.” It was already there before tonight. Whoever is placing these stars was ahead of them — again. Micah’s Star Log entry: “I was baptized in Jesus’ name tonight. It’s real. All of it.” Key Scripture Acts 10:47–48 (KJV) “Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.” Family Discussion • The Holy Ghost and baptism in Jesus’ name happened all through the book of Acts. Do you believe it’s still happening today? • Why is baptism in Jesus’ name important? What does it mean to you? • Ava noticed something different about Micah before he ever said a word about God. How does your life show what you believe? Big Idea The gospel isn’t a history lesson — it’s a living pattern, and it’s still happening today.