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God's Big Story

God's Big Story

Written by: The Village Church
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God’s Big Story is a podcast for kids! On each episode, we’ll teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about what it means with some friends.© 2026 The Village Church Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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  • PRAYER: Can I Ask God for Anything?
    Jun 29 2026
    Kids will learn that a request is asking God to do or give something. God invites His children to bring every need to Him, trusting that He always hears our prayers and answers according to His perfect wisdom and plan. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn: 🙏 A request is asking God to do or give something. 👑 We pray to God the Father through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. 🍞 Jesus teaches us to ask God for our "daily bread," trusting Him to provide what we need. ☀️ Joshua boldly asked God to make the sun stand still, and God answered according to His promise. ❤️ We can ask God for anything because He is good, attentive, and always does what is best. 📖 Bible Passage: Matthew 6:11 🏡 Try This at Home: ✍️ Write or pray three requests to God: one for yourself, one for someone else, and one asking God to help you grow more like Jesus. 👨‍👩‍👧 Read Joshua 10:12-13 together and talk about why Joshua was able to pray such a bold prayer. 🙏 As a family, thank God for how He provides your daily needs and ask Him to help you trust His answers, even when they're different than what you expected. 📖 Memorize the phrase, "Give us this day our daily bread," and talk about what it means in everyday life. ❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review: God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE) The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER) We pray TO the _____ (FATHER) We pray THROUGH the _____ (SON) We pray BY the power of the _____ (HOLY SPIRIT) True or False? One type of prayer is requests. (TRUE!) True or False? We can only ask God for certain things. (FALSE. WE CAN ASK GOD FOR ANYTHING!) 🎶 Song Featured: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lord's Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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
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    24 mins
  • Parent Talk: Intentional Bedtime Routines
    Jul 6 2026
    Anna and Matt explore why bedtime is about more than getting kids to sleep. They share how a simple routine of connection, faith, and prayer can help calm anxiety, build security, and teach children to trust God as they end each day. 🌙 Why Bedtime Matters Child development and Scripture both point to bedtime as a unique moment when children are especially open to connection, comfort, and spiritual formation. Psalm 4:8 reminds us: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety." 🤝 A Simple Bedtime Rhythm Build a predictable routine around three simple steps: 💛 Connection – Slow down, listen, cuddle, and help your child process the day. 📖 Faith – Read a Bible story, play Scripture-filled music, or remind them of God's promises. 🙏 Prayer – Give the day and every worry to God together. 🛏️ Practical Bedtime Ideas ⭐ Play High/Low by sharing the best and hardest parts of the day. 👀 Use "I noticed..." to encourage and affirm your child. ❤️ Offer comforting physical touch like holding hands, rubbing their back, or brushing their hair. 🎵 Play peaceful Scripture songs or an audio Bible while cuddling. 🌟 Replace fears with bigger truths from God's Word. 😴 Teach a simple breath prayer: Inhale: "The Lord is my shepherd." Exhale: "I have everything I need." 💙 When Bedtime Doesn't Go as Planned Some nights are messy—and that's okay. If you lose your patience or bedtime falls apart, let it become an opportunity to model repentance, forgiveness, and God's grace. Your children don't need perfect parents. They need parents who point them to a perfect Savior. 🙌 Encouragement for Parents Those quiet moments before sleep may seem ordinary, but they are shaping your child's heart for years to come. A few extra minutes of listening, praying, and reminding your child of God's love can become some of the most meaningful discipleship moments in your home. You are not doing this alone. You are partnering with the Holy Spirit, who loves your child even more than you do. 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
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    11 mins
  • Summer Radio Series #1 - Our Great God, Every Moment and Every Day, and All Scripture
    Jul 13 2026
    Get ready to sing, dance, and learn with your favorite summer host—DJ Manna! In our first episode of God’s Big Story Summer Radio, DJ Manna shares three awesome songs that help us learn big truths about God. From God’s greatness, to His always-there presence, to the power of the Bible—each song helps us know and love God even more. What You’ll Learn: 🎶 "⁠Our Great God⁠" shows us how powerful, wise, and loving God is. 🎶 "⁠Every Moment and Every Day⁠" reminds us that God is always with us—no matter where we go! 🎶 "⁠All Scripture⁠" teaches that the Bible is God’s true word that helps us live His way. Try This at Home: ✅ Pick your favorite song from the episode and sing it as a family! ✅ Read Deuteronomy 31:8 and 2 Timothy 3:16–17 together and talk about what they mean. ✅ Ask: “Where have we seen God’s greatness today?” ✅ Draw a picture of a moment when you remembered that God was with you. Stay tuned all summer long!
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    11 mins
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