
Show overview
God's Big Story has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 154 episodes, alongside 9 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 10th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 21 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Village Church.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
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THE LIFE OF JESUS: Review + Game for Kids!
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Eats with His Disciples / Jesus Goes Back to Heaven
Kids will learn what Jesus did after he rose from the dead and how he spent time with his disciples before returning to heaven. They’ll hear how Jesus gave his followers an important mission—to go and tell everyone the good news that he came to save sinners—and that we get to be part of that mission too. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🌅 Kids will learn that Jesus really rose from the dead and spent time with his disciples. 🐟 They’ll hear about the miracle catch of 153 fish and how Jesus showed his power again. 📣 They’ll understand that Jesus gave his followers a mission to go and tell others the good news. 🌍 They’ll see that all believers—even kids—can be part of sharing that message. 📖 Bible Passage: John 21 🧠 Big Truth: Jesus sends his followers to tell the world that he came to save sinners. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📖 Read John 21 together as a family and talk about what Jesus told his disciples to do. 💬 Practice sharing the good news by asking your child, “How would you tell a friend that Jesus came to save sinners?” 🙏 Pray together for missionaries and for people around the world who have not yet heard about Jesus. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Dies & Comes Back to Life
Kids will learn why Jesus had to die on the cross and how his death paid the punishment for our sin. They’ll also hear the good news that Jesus didn’t stay dead—he rose again, defeating sin and death so that anyone who trusts him can be with God forever. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: ✝️ Kids will learn that Jesus died on the cross to take the punishment for our sin. ❤️ They’ll see that even though Jesus was perfect and never sinned, he chose to die because of God’s great love for us. 🌅 They’ll celebrate that Jesus didn’t stay dead—he rose again, defeating sin and death forever. 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 23–24 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. Jesus died and rose again to save sinners. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📖 Read Luke 23–24 together as a family and talk about what happened when Jesus died and rose again. 🙏 Spend time praying together, thanking Jesus for taking the punishment for our sin and making a way for us to be with God forever. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus' Triumphal Entry & Last Supper
Kids will learn that Jesus is the promised King who came to Jerusalem to save sinners, not just to be welcomed by a crowd. They’ll also see how the special meal Jesus shared with his disciples points to the cross and helps us remember that he gave his life to rescue his people. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 👑 Kids will learn that Jesus is the promised King who came to save sinners. 🌿 They’ll hear how Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of praise. 🍞 They’ll also learn about the special meal Jesus shared with his disciples before going to the cross. 📖 Bible Passage: Matthew 21:8–9 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. Jesus shared a special meal with his disciples and showed them that he was about to give his body and blood to rescue his people from sin. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📖 Read part of the Easter story together from one of the Gospels. 💬 Ask your child, “What does this story show us about Jesus?” 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves Zacchaeus
Anna and Matt tell the story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector who climbed a tree just to see Jesus. Through this story from Luke 19, we'll learn that Jesus came to save sinners and that Jesus has the power to change our hearts. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🌳 Jesus sees us. Jesus noticed Zacchaeus even when he was hiding in a tree. ❤️ Jesus loves sinners. Zacchaeus had done wrong things, but Jesus still wanted to spend time with him. 🔄 Jesus changes hearts. After meeting Jesus, Zacchaeus wanted to make things right. ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again so we can be forgiven and follow him. 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 19:1–10 🧠 Big Truth: ✝️ Jesus came to save sinners. He died on the cross and rose again so we can be forgiven and follow him. 🏡 Try This at Home: This week, think of one way you can be generous, like: Helping someone who needs groceries Giving money to help people in need Sharing your time to help someone else Generosity is one way we show that Jesus is changing our hearts. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves Children
Anna and Matt explore a wonderful truth: God wants to talk with us. Through the story of Jesus welcoming children in Mark 10:13–16, we learn that Jesus loves spending time with them and that they can talk with God anytime through prayer. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🙌 God loves children. Jesus welcomed kids and wanted them to come to him. 📖 God speaks to us through the Bible. His Word helps us know who he is and what he has done. ❤️ Children are precious to God. Every person is valuable because God made them. 📖 Bible Passage: Mark 10:13–16 🧠 Big Truth: 🙏 God wants to talk with us. We can speak to God anytime through prayer. 🏡 Try This at Home: Practice praying together as a family this week. Use this simple pattern: Praise: Tell God how great he is. Thanks: Thank God for something he has done. Ask: Ask God for help with something. Pray for Others: Pray for a friend or family member. Remember: You don’t need fancy words. God loves hearing from you. 🎶 Song Featured: God Wants to Talk With Us by The Village Kids Don’t miss out: Follow Welcome to Hope Springs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you’re listening now! 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 [email protected]

Parent Talk: Helping Your Kids Build a Bible Reading Habit
Anna and Matt encourage parents to build one simple but powerful habit in their homes: regular Bible reading. Research shows that the single biggest predictor of long-term vibrant faith in kids is whether they regularly read the Bible while growing up—and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated. A recent Lifeway study found: Only 29% of kids in Christian households regularly read their Bible. The spiritual activity with the greatest long-term impact on faith was consistent Bible reading. Here are simple ways to build a Bible-reading rhythm in your home: 📚 Use Age-Appropriate Bibles Board books for babies Toddler storybook Bibles Preschool and elementary Bibles 365-day children’s Bibles Kids’ Bible reading plans Bible journals or coloring books for older kids 🎵 Reinforce Throughout the Day Memory verse songs Scripture-based podcasts Worship music tied to what you're reading 🏡 A Simple Daily Rhythm Read. Pray. Sing. 📖 Read one short Bible story. 🙏 Pray a simple 10-second prayer. 🎶 Sing a worship song together. Attach it to a moment that already happens—like bedtime. 💬 Phrases to Use Often “The Bible is God’s true word. It is from God, about God, and it is true.” “God is talking to us right now in His Word.” “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your Word.” (Psalm 119:18) 🙌 Encouragement for Parents Miss a night? Grace. Start again tomorrow. Celebrate milestones—finishing a Bible, memorizing a verse, remembering a story. Ordinary moments—like a three-minute bedtime story—shape extraordinary faith. 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Loves the Woman at the Well
Kids hear the powerful story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. Through this conversation, Jesus reveals that He came to save sinners—not just one group of people, but anyone who believes in Him. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 💧 Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well 🌍 Jesus came to save people from every nation 🤍 Jesus knows our sin but still loves us 🗣️ We can tell others the good news about Jesus ✝️ Jesus is the promised Savior (Messiah) 📖 Bible Passage: John 4:25–26 🧠 Big Truth: Jesus came to save sinners. And that good news is for everyone. 🏡 Try This at Home: 🗣️ Share the Good News: Tell a family member or friend one thing you learned about Jesus. 💧 Water Reminder: Every time you drink water this week, remember that Jesus gives living water that saves. 📖 Read Together: Read John 4 as a family and talk about why the woman was surprised Jesus spoke to her. 🤝 Love Others: Think of someone different from you and pray for them this week. 🎶 Song Featured: Jesus Came to Save Sinners 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Heals the Paralytic Man
Kids learn that God is good through the powerful story of Jesus healing a man who could not walk. When four faithful friends bring the man to Jesus, he not only heals the man’s body but also forgives his sins—showing that Jesus has the power to heal both hearts and lives. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: 🛏️ Jesus healed a man who could not walk 🧑🤝🧑 Faithful friends help bring others to Jesus ✝️ Jesus has power to forgive sins 💛 God cares about our bodies and our hearts 🙌 God is good in everything He does 📖 Bible Passage: Mark 2:1–12 🧠 Big Truth: God is good. Jesus shows God’s goodness by healing people and forgiving sin. 🏡 Try This at Home: 🙏 Pray for Someone: Think of someone who is sick or hurting and pray for God to heal them. 🧑🤝🧑 Be a Good Friend: Talk about ways you can help bring friends closer to Jesus. 📖 Read Together: Read Mark 2:1–12 as a family and imagine being in the crowded house. ❤️ Heart Check: Talk about how Jesus heals our hearts, not just our bodies. 🎶 Song Featured: God is Good 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Walks on Water
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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Feeds the 5000
We'll learn that God is good through an amazing miracle Jesus performed when He fed thousands of people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. This true story from the Bible shows that Jesus has God’s power, cares deeply for people, and meets our greatest need—to be saved from sin. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: What a miracle is and why Jesus performed miracles Why we can trust that the Bible is God’s true word How Jesus fed more than 5,000 people with a very small amount of food That God cares for both our physical needs and our hearts Why Jesus came to save sinners and show that God is good 📖 Bible Passage: Mark 6:41–43 🧠 Big Truth: God is good. Jesus showed God’s goodness and power through miracles—and by coming to save sinners like us. 🏡 Try This at Home: 🍞 Read Together: Read Mark 6:41–43 as a family and talk about what surprised you most in the story. 🙏 Thankfulness Game: Take turns thanking God for good gifts He’s given you until someone runs out of ideas. ❤️ Talk It Through: Ask, “What does this story teach us about how Jesus cares for people?” 🎶 Sing It Again: Sing the song from today’s episode and talk about what it means that God is good. 🎶 Song Featured: God is Good 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus Chooses the 12 Disciples
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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus is Baptized & Tempted
We learn how Jesus began His ministry by being baptized and then facing temptation in the wilderness. Even when tempted, Jesus obeyed God perfectly by trusting and using God’s Word—showing us why He is the Savior who came to rescue sinners. 🌟 What Kids Will Learn: What it means to be baptized and why Jesus was baptized What temptation is—and why being tempted is not the same as sinning How Jesus obeyed God perfectly, even when tempted by Satan How Jesus used the Bible to fight temptation Why Jesus had to be sinless in order to save sinners 📖 Bible Passage: Luke 4:5–8 🧠 Big Truth: Jesus came to save sinners. He never sinned, obeyed God perfectly, and used God’s Word to fight temptation—so He could be the perfect Savior for us. 🏡 Try This at Home: 📘 Read Together: Read Luke 4 as a family and talk about how Jesus responded to temptation. 🧠 Memory Challenge: Choose one Bible verse to memorize this week and practice it together. 💬 Conversation Starter: Ask, “How can God’s Word help us when we’re tempted?” 🙏 Prayer Time: Pray together and thank God for sending Jesus to obey perfectly for us. 🎶 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 [email protected]
THE LIFE OF JESUS: Jesus in the Temple
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 [email protected]

ADVENT - The Wise Men Worship Jesus - Week 3
As Christmas draws near, Matt and Anna help kids discover how the wise men followed a special star to worship Jesus, the promised Savior. This episode shows how Jesus is worthy of worship, how God keeps His promises, and why Christmas is about celebrating that Jesus came to save sinners. What You’ll Learn ✨ Jesus Is the Promised Savior — God kept His promise to send Jesus to save His people from sin. ✨ Wise Men Worship Jesus — The wise men traveled a long way to honor Jesus as King. ✨ Jesus Is Worthy of Worship — Gold, frankincense, and myrrh showed Jesus was worthy of honor and praise. ✨ Waiting Can Be Full of Hope — Just like the wise men waited and followed the star, God’s people wait trusting His promises. ✨ Christmas Is Bigger Than the Manger — Jesus didn’t stay a baby; He grew up to save sinners forever. 🎶 The Memory Verse Song — Kids learn Luke 2:10–11 through song Try This at Home ⭐ Follow the Star Activity: Draw a star on paper and write or draw ways your family can worship Jesus this Christmas. 🎁 Gift Talk: Talk about the wise men’s gifts and ask, “What can we give Jesus today?” (love, obedience, kindness). 📖 Family Bible Time: Read Matthew 2 together and let kids act out the wise men’s journey. 🎶 Sing the Memory Verse: Practice Luke 2:10–11 using the song from the episode. 💬 Dinner Question: Ask, “Why do you think the wise men traveled so far to see Jesus?” 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 [email protected]

ADVENT - The Birth of Jesus: Angels Sing & Shepherds Celebrate - Week 2
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 [email protected]