Everyday Truths Kids

This week, we’re beginning a new conversation about peace—and helping kids see that it’s more than just quiet moments or calm surroundings.Peace can feel easy to recognize when everything is going smoothly. But what about when life feels loud, busy, or a little chaotic?In this episode, we start building a simple, meaningful understanding of peace by connecting it to everyday moments kids already experience—like playing, resting, or even dealing with noise and frustration. It’s a gentle first step in helping kids see that peace isn’t only about what’s happening around them.We also introduce the idea that peace is something deeper—something steady that doesn’t disappear when life gets messy.Whether your child listens independently or you listen together, this episode offers an easy starting point for talking about faith in real, everyday ways.You might naturally continue the conversation by asking:When does something feel peaceful to you?What helps you feel calm when things aren’t quiet?Thanks for being here. We’re so glad you’re part of these conversations.

What does it look like to have a “full bucket” of joy?In this second episode of our Joy series, we use a simple, kid-friendly word picture to explore how joy grows and how it spreads. Through a playful conversation, children learn that joy isn’t just a feeling that comes and goes — it’s something that can overflow.Looking at what Jesus taught through John the Apostle, we discover two ways to experience full joy:Be friends with God.Be good friends to others.Joy grows in relationship — with God and with people.This episode supports families who want to have everyday faith conversations without making them complicated. It helps kids connect spiritual truth to real-life moments like playing with friends, including others, praying, and reading their Bible.Your child can listen on their own, or you can listen together and revisit the ideas later — at bedtime, in the car, or whenever it feels natural. No pressure. Just simple faith practiced in real life.Follow along for the rest of our Joy series, and grab the free family discussion guide to keep growing together.

It’s easy for kids to love people who are kind to them—but what about the kid who’s mean, the friend who hurts feelings, or the sibling who won’t stop? This episode gives kids a realistic, grace-filled way to practice love even when they don’t get along with someone—without pretending hard situations aren’t hard.Sherri and Parker talk about boundaries and getting help from a trusted adult when needed, then share the story of The Good Samaritan. Kids will hear how love doesn’t only stick to “our people”—love notices, stops, and helps, even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable.This conversation is especially helpful for families navigating friendship conflict, playground moments, or “that kid at school.” It gives kids simple ideas they can actually try: offering help, including someone who’s left out, and choosing kindness on purpose.Try asking:“Who is someone that’s hard to love right now?”“What’s one safe, kind thing you could do—like helping or including them?”Reminder: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next Love episode.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social:Instagram: @everyday_truths_kidsFacebook: Everyday TruthsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever.Sherri and Parker talk about real-life moments (like getting hit with a water gun!) and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son. Kids will hear a beautiful picture of a father who welcomes his son home with love and forgiveness—and learn that forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was okay. It means we’re choosing not to let the hurt control us, and we’re asking God to help us lay it down.This is a meaningful “wrap” to the Love series—and a helpful listen for any family working through sibling conflict, friendship hurt, or big emotions that keep coming back.Try asking:“Is there someone you need to forgive—or ask forgiveness from?”“What big feeling do you want help putting down today?”Reminder: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next series as we start talking about joy.YouTube DescriptionWhat is forgiveness for kids?In this Christian podcast for kids, we learn that love forgives—by putting down big feelings and asking God for help, with the story of the Prodigal Son.Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever.Sherri and Parker share real-life examples and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son, showing how God forgives us because He loves us. Kids will also hear an important reminder: forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was okay—it means we’re choosing not to hold onto the hurt forever.Try asking:“Is there someone you need to forgive—or ask forgiveness from?”“What big feeling do you want help putting down today?”Don’t forget: Follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next as we begin talking about joy.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox:👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social:Instagram: @everyday_truths_kidsFacebook: Everyday TruthsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

The Fruits of the Spirit aren’t just about the “good” things we hope to see—sometimes they help us notice what’s off, too. This episode gives families a gentle, honest way to talk about bad fruit (like jealousy, hurtful choices, or selfish moments) without shame—because God meets us with help, not disgust.In this episode, kids will compare good fruit and bad fruit (with a funny coloring page to match!) and talk about feelings and choices they actually recognize: jealousy, anger that turns into hitting, gossip, and wanting to lie to avoid consequences. Sherri and Parker explain that bad fruit can grow when we’re focused on ourselves—but the good news is we don’t have to stay stuck. Kids will learn a simple plan for hard moments: stop, pause, and pray—and talk to a trusted grown-up when they need help.This is a great listen if your child is working through big emotions or sibling conflict. And it gives parents a calm phrase to use later: “Let’s pause—what fruit is showing up right now?”Try asking:“When you notice ‘bad fruit,’ what can you do first?”“What’s one good fruit you want God to help you grow when things feel hard?”Resources: Download the discussion guide + coloring sheet for this episode, and follow the podcast so you can keep building on this Fruits of the Spirit series.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social: Instagram: @everyday_truths_kids Facebook: Everyday Truths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri

Fruits of the Spirit are good things God wants for us—not as a “be better” checklist, but as what grows in us when we belong to Jesus. This series is a gentle way to start faith conversations at home (even if they feel a little awkward sometimes), and it’s also the beginning of the Everyday Truths Kids Podcast journey with your family.In this episode, kids will hear a fun “fruit” picture (hello, green grapes!) and learn that what shows up on the outside can tell us what’s going on on the inside. Together, Sherri and Parker talk about how God’s Spirit lives in us and helps grow good fruit like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23).Whether you listen in the car, at breakfast, or let your kiddo listen on their own, this episode gives you easy language to come back to later: “What’s going on on the inside?”—and “God wants good things for you.”Try asking:“What’s one ‘good fruit’ you want God to help you grow this week?”“What’s something on the outside that might show what’s happening on the inside?”Download & follow: Grab the family discussion guide + coloring sheet, and follow Everyday Truths Kids so you don’t miss the next episode in our Fruits of the Spirit series.🎧 More episodes, family discussion guides, and coloring sheets: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/kids📩 Get new episodes + resources in your inbox: 👉 https://everydaytruths.com/subscribe📱 Follow along on social: Instagram: @everyday_truths_kids Facebook: Everyday Truths YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@everyday-truths-with-sherri