Join us this Summer for a new mini-series as we learn all about worship: Who and why we worship Worship with our hearts + minds Worship with our actions Worship with our voices We'll be releasing 4 all-new episodes next week! Check out more resources from The Village Church. Listen to music from The Village Kids. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.  For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Julie and Matt are on the search for the answer to the question “Who is a minister?” They’ll be joined by their friend Heather (a minister) as she helps clarify who ministers and what ministry is. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we conclude our season about B!g Church. Helpful Definitions: MINISTER — Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus is a minister. A minister is someone who attends to the needs and wants of others. At church, ministers attend to–or help–others in the name of Jesus. A CHURCH — A group of people who love and trust Jesus. THE CHURCH — Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 4:15-16 5-Second Fly Through Review: 1. True or False? A minister is a helper of people. (TRUE) 2. True or False? Everyone in the church has the same job. (FALSE…God gives each person different gifts to serve the church) 3. People who work at the church are called ______. (MINISTERS) 4. All people who love and trust Jesus are called ______. (MINISTERS) 5: When everyone uses their gifts to serve the church, the church is built up in _____. (LOVE) Song: Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Join Julie and Matt as they explore the answer to the question “What is worship?” They’ll be joined by their friend Lauren (a musician) as she helps discover what worship is. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — how we show that God is most valuable. Only God deserves our worship. We use our voices, minds, and bodies to worship God. BIBLE — God’s true Word. It is from God and about God. Scripture Reference: Daniel 3:17-18 5-Second Fly Through Review: 1. True or False? God deserves our worship. (TRUE) 2. True or False? God was with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace? (TRUE) 3. True or False? God protected the men because they perfectly worshiped God (FALSE–God rescued the men because He is good  and He loved them) 4. True or False? We can only worship God if we are in church? (FALSE- We can worship God anywhere at any time) 5: We can worship God with our voices, minds, and bodies? (TRUE–We can worship God with our whole self) Song: Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Join Matt and Julie as they help answer the question “What is a Sermon?” They’re joined by Pastor Carter as he helps track down what makes a sermon special. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: SERMON – A special speech that always talks and teaches about something from the Bible. The whole point of a sermon is to help people know what the Bible says, understand what the Bible means, and do what the Bible commands. BIBLE — God’s true Word. It is from God and about God. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:37, 38, 41 5-Second Fly Through Review: 1. True or False: A sermon is a special speech that teaches about something in the Bible. (True.) 2. What does a sermon do? (It helps people know what the Bible says, understand what the Bible means, and do what the Bible commands.) 3. True or False: God uses sermons to change peoples’ lives. (True.) 4. Why should we pay close attention and listen to sermons? (Because God wants to talk with us.) 5: True or False: Sermons are just for grown ups. (False! Sermons are for everyone.) Song: God Wants to Talk With Us by The Village Kids

Join Matt and Julie as they answer the question “What is Communion?” Today they’re joined by their friend, Bernie the baker (a legend in the baking), as they look for answers and find what they knead to know. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: COMMUNION – when people who love and trust Jesus eat and drink together to remember His death on the cross, how Jesus’ body was broken like bread and His blood was poured out like wine for sin. BIBLE — God’s true Word. It is from God and about God. Scripture Reference: Matthew 26:26-29 5-Second Fly Through Review: 1. The symbolic meal of bread and juice served during church is called ___________ (Communion. Or the Lord’s Supper!) 2. What does the bread remind us of? (Jesus broken body) 3. What does the juice remind us of? (Jesus shed blood) 4. Does taking communion save you or forgive you of your sins? (No! Turning from sin and believing in Jesus does!) 5: Who is communion for? (Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus) Song: Jesus Came To Save Sinners by The Village Kids

Join Matt and Julie as they answer the question “What is Baptism?” They’re joined by their long-time friend, Will Derness, the wilderness explorer, as they search for answers. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: BAPTISM — to dip someone under some water and bring them back up—like Jesus died and was raised back to life—to show everyone that God has given them a new heart like Jesus. THE CHURCH — everyone who loves and trusts Jesus. MOTIVATION — the reason why Scripture References: Romans 10:9, Matthew 28:19-20 5-Second Fly Through Review: 1. True or False: Jesus was baptized by his cousin John. (True) 2. True or False: When someone is baptized, we should celebrate. (True) 3. True or False: You should get baptized if your friends are. (False) 4. True or False: Once I’m baptized, I am saved. (False…baptism doesn’t save you, it shows others you already love and trust Jesus) 5. True or False: When someone is baptized, they go under the water and come back up. (True…that symbolizes Jesus death, burial and resurrection) Song: Our Great God (Attributes Song) by The Village Kids

Big church shouldn’t be scary at all. There might be some big words or things that are hard to understand but that’s why we’re here to help! Join Matt and Julie as they help answer “What is baptism? What is communion? What’s a sermon? What is worship?” and “Who is a minister?” They’ll be joined by some fun and interesting friends and you won’t want to miss out on the fun beginning next week!

In this last episode on prayer, Julie and Matt talk with their friend, the Theologian, to learn more about asking God to do or give us things.

This season is all about prayer, and episode 64 is all about confessing our sins and repenting. Join Julie and Matt as they travel back in time to a place called Jericho!

In episode 63, Julie and Matt learn what it means to lament when we pray to God. Their good friend, Kayley the Songwriter, stops by to remind them that God wants to talk to us about everything, even difficult things!

In the first episode of our series on prayer, Julie and Matt learn all about praise and thanksgiving with help from their friend, Kim the Minister! Join us as we kick off season six of God’s Big Story!

God's Big Story season six is coming soon! Join us as we learn all about prayer.

Join us for one more episode of our Advent mini-series as we learn about when the wise men traveled to meet and worship Jesus.

Prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ with episode two of our Advent mini-series!

Our Advent mini-series begins today as we learn about how and why God promised a Savior! Join us as we learn from the Bible, hear from listeners, and learn a new memory verse song together!

Julie and Brad review all of the fruit of the Spirit we've learned about this season and then play two special review games with game show host, Anna!

Brad and Julie learn about our last fruit of the Spirit—self-control—from their friend and favorite pro wrestler, Ultimate Romans Road Warrior!

Join Julie and Brad as they head to the museum to learn all about gentleness—our next Fruit of the Spirit!

Head to a construction site with Julie and special guest host Producer Brad as they learn all about faithfulness from their friend Ron the Builder!

Matt and Julie are off to the zoo to learn about the next fruit of the Spirit—goodness—with Guy the Zookeeper!

Matt and Julie play a special game to help them remember and review the first five Fruit of the Spirit we've learned about so far!

Matt and Julie hop in the time machine to travel back in time to meet an inn keeper who helps them learn about the story of the Good Samaritan and our next Fruit of the Spirit—kindness!

Matt and Julie are joined by their friend the Gardener the continue learning about the Fruit of the Spirit. On this episode, they learn all about patience!

On this episode of God’s Big Story, Matt and Julie’s friend the Historian joins them to help them learn about peace! Tune in to hear about when Jesus sent His people a Helper—the Holy Spirit—and what that means for us now!

Next up as we learn about the fruit of the Spirit is JOY! Join Matt and Julie as they learn all about what it means to have true joy through the story of Job.

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.

Join Matt and Julie as they get ready for season 5 of God's Big Story! Tune in today to hear a short recap of everything we've learned on seasons 1–4 and what we plan to learn about this fall (spoiler: it's the Fruit of the Spirit!). We hope you'll join us!

Join us for season 5 as we learn about the Fruit of the Spirit.

On the last episode of season 4, Julie and Matt review what we learned from the Old Testament this season, talk to some listeners, and give a preview of what's coming this fall!

Marissa the Meteorologist joins Matt and Julie to learn about a special group of people from the Bible—God's prophets!

Guy the Zookeeper is back as we learn about the story of how God used Jonah to save lots of people, even when Jonah didn't obey Him.

Guy the Zookeeper joins Matt and Julie to learn all about lions and the time God saved Daniel!

Julie and Matt are joined by three best friends to help them learn about the God saved Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace!

On today's episode, God uses Esther to help save His people, the Israelites, from an evil king.

Julie and Matt's friend, The Blacksmith, joins them to talk about idols and the story of Baal from the Bible!

We’re singing on this episode of God’s Big Story as we learn about a book of the Bible that is full of songs of worship to God—Psalms!

Join us on this episode to learn more about a familiar story from the Bible—when David defeated Goliath!

Today on God's Big Story, Julie and Matt visit their friend Sam the Shepherd to learn about how God chose a young shepherd boy, David, to be the next king of Israel!

Join Matt and Julie as they learn about how God wants to talk with us through the story of Hannah!

Julie and Matt travel back in time to learn about how God is a Good Provider through the story of Naomi and Ruth!

Season 4 of God’s Big Story starts TODAY! This season, we’ll continue hearing stories from the Old Testament as we visit some old and new friends, learn new songs, and even start a brand new Bible Challenge!

God's Big Story season four is coming soon! Join us as we continue learning from the Old Testament.

Christmas was last week, but we still have one more episode of our Advent mini-series. Join us as we learn about when the wise men traveled to meet and worship Jesus.

Prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ with episode two of our Advent mini-series!

Our Advent mini-series begins today as we learn about how and why God promised a Savior! Join us as we learn from the Bible, hear from listeners, and learn a new memory verse song together!

Sean is back to talk about his big move and what it might have been like for the Israelites when they finally entered the Promised Land!

Julie and Matt are joined by their friend, The Baker, to learn about when God gave manna and the 10 Commandments to the Israelites!

Jared the Israelite teaches us that God is good through the story of when He rescued the Israelites from Pharaoh at the Red Sea.

Tune in as we learn about how God is in charge of everything through the story of the ten plagues God sent to Egypt!

Special Agent Mike joins the God’s Big Story crew to talk about when God rescued and called Moses to be a part of His plan to rescue the Israelites! Tune in as we use this story from the Bible to learn more about how God wants to talk with us! 🎉

Julie and Matt time travel to ancient Israel, where they meet Joseph's brother, Benjamin, and learn all about their big family and how God used Joseph!

Join Julie, Matt, and The Theologian as they learn about how God is in charge of everything through the story of God rescuing Isaac!

The Astronomer joins Matt and Julie to help them learn about God's promise to Abraham—that his offspring would outnumber the stars!

Join us for a new episode of God’s Big Story as Meteorologist Marissa helps Julie and Matt learn about the time God saved Noah and his family!

Judge Jesse returns to help Julie and Matt learn about the time that Adam and Eve disobeyed God and that Jesus came to save sinners!

On this episode of God's Big Story, we learn about when God made Adam and Eve, and what it means to be made in God's image!

Season 3 of God's Big Story kicks off as we take it all the way back to the beginning, learning about when God made the world!

Sean and Julie wrap up season two by talking about what we’ve learned this season, answering listener questions, playing some games, and singing! Listener Questions: What are God’s miracles? How did people know what to write about in the Bible? If the Holy Spirit is a spirit, how can he do things in the not in the spiritual world? Why was Jesus born in a stable? 5-Second Fly Through Review: One of the ways that the Holy Spirit helps God’s people is by giving them new hearts that love and trust Jesus. (TRUE) On the day of Pentecost, there were lots of people who wanted to hear what the disciples were saying about Jesus but couldn’t understand them (FALSE, THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPED THE DISCIPLES SPEAK IN OTHER LANGUAGES THAT PEOPLE UNDERSTOOD.) The Church is God’s family–everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus (TRUE) The apostles were disciples of Jesus who saw Him resurrected from the dead, and who had been given special power from God. (TRUE!) Simon the magician was great and powerful, as great and powerful as God (FALSE!) - GOD IS IN CHARGE OF EVERYTHING, INCLUDING, SIMON. ONLY GOD HAS ALL POWER. The Holy Spirit guided and helped the people who wrote the Bible so that their words were God’s words and exactly what God wanted to say. (TRUE!) When Jesus comes back, God is going to fix everything broken by sin and the Church will live with God forever. (TRUE!) Song: 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

Kim the Runner joins Sean and Julie to talk about how God is good as they learn that Jesus will come again! Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus. Scripture Reference: Revelation 21:3-4 5-Second Fly Through Review: What is the name given to everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus? (THE CHURCH) RIght now, the Church is waiting for something. What are they waiting for? (FOR JESUS TO COME BACK) Who got to be with God in the perfect garden that He made? (ADAM AND EVE) When Adam and Eve sinned, everything in God’s perfect world broke. Now bad things happen and our hearts are sick with what? (SIN) God promised Adam and Eve that one day He would send a Savior to rescue God’s people from sin. Who is the Savior? (JESUS) When Jesus comes back, everything that is broken because of sin will be made brand new and the Church will get to be with God… (FOREVER!) Song: 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

Sean and Julie's friend and special guest, Michael the Elder, joins them to talk about how the Church is God's family as they continue learning about Paul's missionary journeys. Helpful Definitions: ELDER — Means “overseer” or someone who is responsible for taking care of something for someone else. Elders are given responsibility by Jesus--who is in charge of every church--, to care for a local church. Scripture Reference: Acts 20 5-Second Fly Through Review: Paul went on how many missionary journeys? (THREE) Paul’s third journey was to a city called... (EPHESUS) Were the people of Ephesus worshipping God or idols? (IDOLS) How many people believe Paul’s words about Jesus? (MANY, MANY PEOPLE!) Did that make everyone in the city happy? (NOPE. PEOPLE SELLING IDOLS WERE ANGRY) Did God rescue Paul’s friends from the angry people? (YES!) Was Paul afraid of telling other people the good news about Jesus? (NO!) Why not? Paul knew people needed to hear the good news about Jesus because only Jesus came to save sinners and bring them into God’s family, the…. (CHURCH!) Song: 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

Josh the Craftsman joins Sean and Julie as they continue learning about Paul's missionary journeys. On this episode, we learn about how God Made Everything as Paul heads to Corinth. Helpful Definitions: P.A.C.E. — P- Paul! An apostle of Jesus Christ (sometimes also called Saul). A- Antioch (1st journey). C- Corinth (2nd journey). E- Ephesus (3rd journey). Scripture Reference: Acts 17:24-25 5-Second Fly Through Review: What do we call someone who tells other people in other places the gospel truth? (A MISSIONARY)  Paul’s second journey was to a city called what? (CORINTH) Which big, important city did Paul stop in on his way to Corinth? (ATHENS) What were the people in Athens worshipping? (IDOLS) Were the gods the people of Athens were worshipping real? (No!) Who did Paul tell them deserves all of our worship? (THE ONE, TRUE GOD) Did God save some of the people listening to Paul and bring them into His family? (YES!) Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus is a part of God’s family the… (CHURCH!) Song: God Made Everything 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

Sean and Julie learn about Paul's missionary journey to Antioch by talking with their friend Jen, the gardener. Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus. Scripture Reference: Acts 14 5-Second Fly Through Review: What do we call someone who tells other people in other places the gospel truth? (A MISSIONARY)  Paul went on how many missionary journeys? (THREE) Did Paul and Barnabas share the gospel with the Jews in Antioch? (YES!) Were all of the Jews happy about what Paul & Barnabus were teaching? (NO) Who did Paul & Barnabas say they were going to teach next? (GENTILES) Did the Gentiles believe in Jesus? Yes! Many of them  became a part of the… (CHURCH!) Who belongs to God’s family, the Church? (EVERYONE WHO LOVES AND TRUSTS JESUS!) Song: 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

Sean and Julie use their time machine to travel back in time and learn about the time God saved Saul. Helpful Definitions: DISCIPLE — A friend or follower of Jesus Scripture Reference: Acts 9:15 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who hated the Church and tried to stop them by throwing them in prison? (SAUL) Why did Saul hate the Church so much? He had a heart that was sick with sin and did not believe what they were saying about… (JESUS) Where was Saul going to arrest followers of Jesus? (DAMASCUS) While Saul was on the road, who appeared to him and showed him what was true? (JESUS!) In Damascus, who did God send to Saul to pray for him and restore Saul’s sight even though he was scared? (ANANAIS) Did God give Saul a new, healthy heart that loved Jesus even though Saul was a sinner? (YES! JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS!) Where did Saul go to tell people about Jesus? (ALL OVER THE WORLD!) Song: 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

Special guest, Morgan the Great, joins Sean and Julie to talk about the time God saved Simon the magician! Helpful Definitions: DISCIPLE — A friend or follower of Jesus Scripture Reference: Acts 8 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who left Jerusalem to tell the people of Samaria about Jesus? (PHILIP) Did Israelites like talking to Samaritans? (NO!) What amazing things did God do through Philip? (HEAL PEOPLES’ BODIES)  Who else was doing amazing things, tricking the people with magic? (SIMON) Was Simon as great and powerful as God? (NO!) Simon offered Peter & John money to get the power of …. (THE HOLY SPIRIT) Can we buy power from God with money? (NO!) Unlike Simon, who is in Charge of Everything! (GOD!) Song: God is in Charge of Everything 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

Sean and Julie are joined by their friend, Nathan the Historian, to talk about how God is in charge of everything through the story of Peter and John healing the man who was paralyzed. Helpful Definitions: DISCIPLE — A friend or follower of Jesus APOSTLE — Someone who was sent on a special mission by Jesus and was given special power and authority too. Scripture Reference: Acts 3:6-7 5-Second Fly Through Review: What were the names of the two apostles who went to the temple? (PETER AND JOHN) Who did they see sitting outside the temple? (A PARALYZED MAN)  What did he ask Peter and John to give him? (MONEY) Did Peter and John give the man money? (NO) What did they give him instead? (THEY HEALED HIM THROUGH THE POWER OF JESUS.) What is it called when God does something amazing that doesn’t normally happen to show his power? (A MIRACLE!) Why did Jesus and the apostles do miracles? To show that God loves people and that  what they were saying about Jesus was… (TRUE!) Who is in charge of our bodies and our hearts? (GOD IS! GOD IS IN CHARGE OF EVERYTHING!) Song: God is in Charge of Everything 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

Sean and Julie are joined by their friend, Jack Hammer the Builder, to learn about how the early Church began! Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:46-47 5-Second Fly Through Review: Everyone who has ever loved and trusted Jesus is called the... (THE CHURCH) The Church is God’s… (FAMILY) Who started the Church? (GOD) What does the Church do because God loves them? (THEY WORSHIP GOD) What is worship? (WORSHIP IS TELLING AND SHOWING GOD THAT YOU LOVE HIM, TOO!) What are some ways the Church worships together? (LISTENING TO AND OBEYING HIS WORD, SINGING ABOUT HOW GOOD GOD IS, LOVING OTHERS, AND GOING ALL OVER THE WORLD TO TELL EVERYONE THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS!) Is God still bringing more and more people into His family? (YES!) What is the Church waiting for? (FOR JESUS TO COME BACK, MAKE ALL THINGS NEW, AND BE WITH GOD FOREVER!) Song: 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

Sean and Julie are joined by their friend Matt Chandler, the News Anchor, to learn about how the Holy Spirit helped Peter share the good news of Jesus! Helpful Definitions: THE HOLY SPIRIT — The Helper. He gives us new hearts, helps us talk with God, and helps us understand the Bible. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:37–38 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: God is in Charge of Everything 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

Sean and Julie are joined by their friend, Fire Chief Jenny, to talk about how Jesus sent a helper—the Holy Spirit—to be with His friends and followers after He went back to heaven. Helpful Definitions: THE HOLY SPIRIT — The Helper. He gives us new hearts, helps us talk with God, and helps us understand the Bible. Scripture Reference: Acts 2:7-8 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: 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

Sean and Julie are joined by their friend Dr. Matt, the theologian, to talk about heaven. Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — Those who love and trust Jesus. Scripture Reference: Romans 8:34 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: 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

This season, Sean and Julie will focus on what happened to Jesus' friends and followers after He went back to heaven.

Sean and Julie talk about how Jesus came to save sinners through the story of Zacchaeus, the tax collector! Helpful Definitions: TAX COLLECTOR — works with money. Their job is to go around and collect money. Scripture Reference: Luke 19:5-6 5-Second Fly Through Review: What was Zacchaeus' job? (HE WAS A TAX COLLECTOR.) What was Zacchaeus doing that was wrong? (HE WAS STEALING MONEY) Why did  Zacchaeus  have a problem seeing Jesus? (HE WAS SMALL.) After Zacchaeus climbed the tree, what did Jesus do? (JESUS WALKED UP TO THE TREE AND STARTED TALKING TO ZACCHAEUS) Jesus told Zacchaeus to come down from the tree so he could go to his _____ (HOUSE.) Did Zacchaeus obey? (YES!) What did Zacchaeus decide to do after he spent time with Jesus? (GIVE BACK THE MONEY HE STOLE!) Song: 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

Join us for the final episode of season 1 as Sean and Julie wrap up the season and answer questions from listeners! Helpful Definitions: THE BIBLE — God’s true Word. It is from God and about God and it is true. Questions from Kids: How did God exist before time? How did sin enter the world and how did it enter our hearts? Why do we go to church? How does God love us? Are there missionaries in every country? When is God coming back? 5-Second Fly Through Review: T/F Jesus’ special friends and followers were called the tax collectors (FALSE! DISCIPLES) T/F A miracle is something amazing,that doesn’t normally happen, that shows God’s power (TRUE) T/F Jesus sank when he walked on the water! (FALSE!) - no way! Jesus walked on the water! It was a miracle T/F Jesus loved the woman at the well (TRUE!) T/F When the children came to Jesus, the disciples welcomed them (FALSE!) - they told them to go away, but Jesus welcomed them T/F Jesus died on the cross, he was raised from the dead after 3 days? (TRUE!) Song: 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

We learn about what happened when Jesus came back to life! Helpful Definitions: MISSIONARY — Someone who goes and tells others about Jesus. Scripture Reference: John 21:15-17 5-Second Fly Through Review: The disciples got on a big boat one night to go ______? (FISHING!) Did the disciples catch any fish that night? (NO, NOT ONE FISH) Who called to them from the shore and told them to throw the net on the other side of the boat? (JESUS) When they threw the net on the other side, did they catch any fish? (YES!) What did Peter do when he realized the man on the shore was Jesus? (HE JUMPED IN THE WATER AND SWAM TO JESUS.) Jesus spent time eating with the disciples and talking to them. What did Jesus ask Peter to do? (LOVE OTHERS AND TELL THEM ABOUT JESUS) Where did Jesus go? (HEAVEN) Song: 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

We tell the story of Jesus dying and coming back to life as we read and learn about Luke 24:4–6. Helpful Definitions: PRAYER — The primary way we talk to God. Scripture Reference: Luke 23:46 5-Second Fly Through Review: After that very special meal, where did Jesus and His disciples go to pray? (A GARDEN) Why were the temple leaders so angry at Jesus? Well, they were jealous and thought Jesus was lying about being…? (GOD!) Which disciple loved money more than Jesus and led the soldiers to Him? (JUDAS) Did Jesus go with the soldiers? (YES!) When the leaders brought Jesus to Pilate, did he let Jesus go free? (NO) What did the soldiers who hurt Jesus nail His hands and feet to? (A CROSS) Jesus died on the cross to take our punishment for… (SIN!)  Where was Jesus buried after He died? (A TOMB) Who came to visit the tomb? (MARY AND MARY, JESUS’ FRIENDS) Did they find Jesus there? (NO! JESUS WAS AND IS ALIVE!) Song: 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

We’re exploring Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Last Supper. Join us as we learn more about how Jesus came to save sinners! Helpful Definitions: PRAYER — The primary way we talk to God. Scripture Reference: Matthew 21:8-9 5-Second Fly Through Review: What city did Jesus and His disciples travel to for Passover? (JERUSALEM) What animal was Jesus riding on? (A DONKEY) What did the people lay down to welcome Jesus like a king? (COATS AND PALM BRANCHES) What did the people shout? (“HOSANNA” OR “HOORAY! THE SAVIOR IS HERE!”) What did Jesus eat and drink with His disciples to show them that He was about to die on the cross? (BREAD AND WINE) Does God’s family, the Church, still eat this meal today? (YES!) What did Jesus come to do? Jesus came to … (SAVE SINNERS!) Song: 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

Sean and Julie talk about Mark 10:13–16 and the truth that God wants to talk with all ​of us—and that means children, too! Helpful Definitions: PRAYER — The primary way we talk to God. Scripture Reference: Mark 10:13–16 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who were Jesus’ disciples? (HIS FRIENDS AND FOLLOWERS) Who did the disciples try to turn away when they came to talk to Jesus? (CHILDREN) When the disciples saw that parents were bringing their kids to see and talk with Jesus, what did the disciples do? (GO AWAY!) Was Jesus too busy to talk with children? (NO!) Does Jesus want to talk with the children? (YES!)  How can we talk with God? ? (PRAYER) Song: 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

Sean and Julie are joined by their friend The Historian to learn about the time Jesus met and loved the woman at the well. Join us as we talk, read, and sing about the truth that Jesus came to save sinners! Helpful Definitions: THE BIBLE — God’s true word. Scripture Reference: John 4:25-26 5-Second Fly Through Review: Where was Jesus when He stopped at the well? (SAMARIA) Who did Jesus talk to at the well? (A SAMARITAN WOMAN) Did Jewish people typically talk to Samaritans? (NO!) Did men typically talk to women who were not part of their family? (NO!) Did the Samaritan woman believe that Jesus came to save sinners? (YES!) Who did the woman tell about Jesus next? (EVERYONE IN SAMARIA!) Did the people believe her? (YES!) Song: 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

We continue learning about the life and ministry of Jesus! This time, we talk, read, and sing about how God is good as we read about the time Jesus healed the paralytic man. Helpful Definitions: MIRACLE — something amazing - that doesn’t normally happen - that shows God’s power. Scripture Reference: Mark 2:11-12 5-Second Fly Through Review: Where was Jesus teaching the crowd of people? (HIS HOUSE!) There was one man who wanted to see and hear Jesus for a very special reason. What was the reason? (HE COULDN’T WALK.) Who brought this man to see Jesus? (HIS FOUR FRIENDS) Why couldn’t the man and his friends get into the house? (IT WAS TOO FULL OF PEOPLE) Did the friends just give up and go home? (NO!) What did the four friends do to get the man in front of Jesus? They lowered him through… (A HOLE IN THE ROOF!) Did Jesus heal this man? (YES! HE HEALED HIS BODY!... AND IS HEART) Song: 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

We learn about another miracle—the story of Jesus walking on water. Tune in as we learn and sing about the truth that God is in charge of everything! Helpful Definitions: MIRACLE — something amazing - that doesn’t normally happen - that shows God’s power. Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:25-33 5-Second Fly Through Review: What did Jesus tell the disciples to do? (SAIL ACROSS THE SEA) What did the disciples see? (SOMEONE WALKING ON THE WATER) How did that make the disciples feel? (THEY WERE AFRAID.) Who was walking on the water? (JESUS) What is that called when God does something amazing-that doesn’t normally happen- to show His power? (A MIRACLE) What did Jesus tell Peter to do? (WALK TO HIM ON THE WATER) Did he? (YES!) What happened when Peter got scared and forgot that God Is in Charge of Everything? (HE STARTED SINKING.) Did Jesus save him? (YES!) Song: God Is in Charge of Everything 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

Special guest Ms. Liz joins Sean and Julie to talk about the time Jesus fed the 5,000 and how miracles show us that God is good! Helpful Definitions: MIRACLE — something amazing - that doesn’t normally happen - that shows God’s power. Scripture Reference: Mark 6:41-43 5-Second Fly Through Review: How many people wanted to hear and see Jesus? (MORE THAN 5,000) Jesus’ very good friends and followers were also called His…. (DISCIPLES) Jesus taught the people all day long. At the end of the day, why were the disciples worried? There was not enough… (FOOD) How much food did Jesus use to feed all of those people? (FIVE LOAVES OF BREAD AND TWO FISH) Was there enough food for all of the people? (YES!) Was there any food left over? (YES, 12 BASKETS FULL!) Jesus did a miracle with the five loaves of bread and two fish to show that God is Good. What is a miracle? Something amazing that doesn’t normally happen to shows God’s... (POWER) Song: 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

Julie and Sean are joined by their friend Coach to talk about Jesus choosing His 12 disciples. We're reminded of, learn about, and sing about the truth that Jesus came to save sinners! Helpful Definitions: DISCIPLE — A follower of Jesus. Scripture Reference: Matthew 4:18-22 5-Second Fly Through Review: Jesus had a group of very close friends and followers. What were they called? (THE DISCIPLES) How many disciples did Jesus have? (12) Were the disciples rich and important men? (NO!) Did Jesus choose them because they followed all God’s rules? (NO! What kinds of jobs did Peter, Andrew, James, and John? They were… (FISHERMEN!) What about Matthew? He was a… (TAX COLLECTOR) When Jesus told them to be His disciples, which two words did He say?  (“FOLLOW ME.”) What did the disciples leave to follow Jesus? (JOBS, FRIENDS, FAMILY - EVERYTHING!) Song: 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

We talk, learn, and sing about how Jesus came to save sinners through the story of him being baptized and tempted! Helpful Definitions: BAPTISM — When someone is dipped underwater [dunk in water sound effect] and brought back up [up from water sound effect] to show that God has washed away their sin and given them a new heart that loves and trusts Jesus. TEMPTATION — Temptation is that feeling you get when you want something really bad, but you know it’s not right. Scripture Reference: Luke 4:5-8 5-Second Fly Through Review: Who baptized Jesus? (JOHN THE BAPTIST) Who came down from heaven like a dove to help and guide Jesus? (THE HOLY SPIRIT) Whose voice did everyone hear saying that Jesus was His beloved Son? (GOD THE FATHER) In the desert, how long did Jesus go without eating? (40 DAYS) Who came to tempt Jesus while He was hungry? (SATAN, GOD’S ENEMY) What was Satan trying to get Jesus to do? (SIN)  What did Jesus use to help Him fight against sin? (THE BIBLE) Song: 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

On this episode, we learn about how God wants to talk with us through the story of Jesus as a boy in the temple. Join us as we learn about Luke 2:41-52, sing some songs, and hang out with our friend, The Historian.

God's Big Story is a new show where we teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about it means with hosts Sean and Julie and a few special guests!