God's Big Story

Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🕊️ The Holy Spirit helped Peter be brave to share the good news about Jesus. 🗣️ Peter told the crowd that Jesus is alive and came to save sinners. ❤️ Many people believed the message, repented, and trusted Jesus. 🙌 About 3,000 people became part of God’s family in one day. 🌍 The good news of Jesus is the best news ever—and it’s meant to be shared. Helpful Definitions: THE HOLY SPIRIT — The Helper. He gives us new hearts, helps us talk with God, and helps us understand the Bible. 📖 Bible Passage: Acts 2:37–38 🏡 Try This at Home: 🗨️ Practice telling someone the good news: Jesus came to save sinners like you and me. 📖 Read Acts 2:37–38 together and talk about what it means to repent and believe. 🙏 Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to help you be brave like Peter. 👨‍👩‍👧 Celebrate how God is growing his family by talking about who you know that loves Jesus. ❓ 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 Featured: ⁠⁠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

In this episode of God’s Big Story, kids learn that God is in charge of everything through the incredible story of Jesus walking on water. As the disciples face a terrifying storm, Jesus shows His power over creation, reminding them—and us—that we never have to be afraid when God is in control. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🌊 Jesus walked on water to show He is God ⛵ God is in charge of the wind, waves, and every storm 😨 Fear can grow when we forget who is in control ✝️ We can call out to Jesus when we feel afraid 🙌 Jesus deserves our trust and worship 📖 Bible Passage: Matthew 14:25–33 🧠 Big Truth: God is in charge of everything. Nothing is outside His power—not even storms or the sea. 🏡 Try This at Home: 🌌 Look Around: Go outside and name things God is in charge of—stars, wind, trees, animals, and more. 🙏 Pray About Fear: Talk with God about something that makes you feel afraid. 📖 Read Together: Read Matthew 14:25–33 as a family and imagine being in the boat. 🗣️ Faith Talk: Ask, “When have I felt like Peter—brave at first but then afraid?” 🎶 Song Featured: ⁠⁠⁠⁠God's In Charge of Everything by The Village Kids Grab your copy of Sing the Bible: 52 Bible Verses for Kids to Learn and Sing wherever books are sold or visit ⁠HarvestHousePublishers.com/Sing⁠ — and start singing God’s Word together! 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

Kids learn how Jesus chose twelve ordinary people to be His disciples and invited them to follow Him. Through the calling of fishermen and a tax collector, we see that Jesus didn’t choose perfect people—He chose sinners He loved and came to save. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: What a disciple is and what it means to follow Jesus Why Jesus chose ordinary people—not famous or important ones How Jesus called fishermen and a tax collector to follow Him That Jesus doesn’t wait for people to be perfect before loving them Why Jesus came to save sinners and invites us to follow Him too 📖 Bible Passage: Matthew 4:18–22 🧠 Big Truth: Jesus came to save sinners. He lovingly calls ordinary people to follow Him and uses them to share the good news about who He is. 🏡 Try This at Home: 🐟 Read Together: Read Matthew 4:18–22 as a family and talk about what the disciples left behind to follow Jesus. 💬 Tell a Story: Ask a family member or friend who follows Jesus when they first decided to follow Him. 🙏 Pray Together: Thank God that He loves and calls imperfect people—including us. 👣 Follow Jesus This Week: Talk about one way your family can follow Jesus through love, kindness, or obedience. 🎶 Song Featured: ⁠⁠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

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 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

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. 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, 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. 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

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: What was your favorite part? What did it teach us about God or people? 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, 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. 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 and Matt meet their friend Kim the Meteorologist to learn that God is Glorious — He shows His greatness and worth! When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, His disciples saw His shining glory and heard God speak from the cloud. Jesus is truly God, and He alone deserves our worship and praise. What You’ll Learn: ✨ God is Glorious: He shows His greatness and worth. ⛰️ The Transfiguration: Jesus’ face shone like the sun because He is truly God. 👂 God the Father Spoke: “This is my beloved Son… listen to Him.” 🙌 We Glorify God: We show honor and enjoy God as most valuable. 🎵 Song We Sing: “God Made Everything” — celebrating God as Creator and worthy of all glory! Try This at Home: 🗣️ Talk Together: Ask, “What makes God greater than anything else?” 🌄 Name His Glory: On a walk, point out things God made and say, “God is glorious!” 🎨 Make a Glory Poster: Write “God is Glorious” and decorate it with bright colors or sun rays. 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.

Anna and Matt talk fishing with their friend Rick the Fisherman and dive into the story of Jonah and the big fish. Through Jonah’s disobedience, the storm, and the giant fish rescue, kids learn that God is Merciful — He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. God showed mercy to Jonah…and to the whole city of Nineveh. What You’ll Learn: 🐟 God is Merciful: He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. 🌊 Jonah Ran, God Rescued: Even when Jonah disobeyed, God saved him with a “great fish.” 🏙️ Mercy for Nineveh: God gave the people of Nineveh a second chance instead of destroying them. ✝️ Mercy for Us: Jesus took the punishment for sin so we can be forgiven and brought into God’s family. 🎵 Song We Sing: “Our Great God (Attributes Song)” Try This at Home: 🙏 Thank God for His mercy to you — talk as a family about times you’ve needed forgiveness. 💬 Ask: “Who in my life needs mercy from me instead of anger?” (a sibling, a friend, etc.). 📖 Read Jonah together this week and see how God keeps giving second chances. 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.