God's Big Story

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]