Kids Bible Stories

1 Kings 10:1-14, 22-24, & Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Today we begin to comprehend just how wealthy Solomon was. With his wealth and his wisdom, Solomon tells us anything he saw and wanted, he got. This might sound incredible but Solomon learned a very valuable lesson that everything is meaningless without God. Things or fame, none of that will satisfy us fully because what we are really searching for is God. The Creator of our souls is the one who satisfies us. The kids will hear examples of this so they can begin to understand how this applies to their own lives. To connect with me or search Podcast episodes by topic/scripture, etc, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 8:1-24, 54-56, & 1 Kings 9: 1-9 We are continuing our Solomon series. If you’ve missed a few, I'd highly recommend you go back and listen as they build upon themselves.Today's episode picks up after Solomon completed the temple (episode # 280). We listen in as Solomon prays to the Lord and hear what the Lord says to Solomon in return. The Lord warns him and his descendants not to turn away from Him, not to wander and serve other gods. The kids will begin to understand that out of His love, God gives us rules and consequences. When he tells us to do something it's because it's for our own good! He wants to protect us and He offers us things that are real, lasting, and loving versus other things that have fake promises. I try to help the children connect these dots with real life examples they can understand. Thanks for tuning in & helping teach the Bible to your children. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27:50-56, 2 Chronicles 3:8-14 & Hebrews 4:14, 16 In our last episode, we heard Solomon built the temple. Today, we are going to hear something really important that happened at the temple on the day Jesus was crucified. We just celebrated Easter so I think this is a perfect time to discuss the significance of the veil being torn. I hope your kids enjoy it! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Kings 5:1-10, 6:1-20,29-38, 1 Samuel 16:7, & 1 John 4:19 Today we hear Solomon build a magnificent temple for the Lord. Below, there are links you can visit to see a video of what Solomon's temple looked like. We hear how marvelous Solomon's temple was but the kids are reminded that Solomon didn't need to earn God's love and neither do we. 1 John 4:19 "We love because He first loved us." God chose to love us first, we didn’t have to earn it by becoming rich and famous or building the most impressive building. Sometimes people will only be kind or loving if they are first shown that. For example, you will only share your bike if they first share their rollerblades. That's not how God works. He shares His love with us first! I hope you enjoy today's continuation of our Solomon series.To see a video of Solomon's temple go here : https://youtu.be/y2tha7ogpecTo see more about the significance of the rooms, carvings, location, and all of the meanings, search "Solomon's Temple Explained" on YouTube.To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1Kings 3:1-15, 1Kings 4:20-34 , & Proverbs 3:14-15 If you missed last weeks episode, make sure to go back and listen so you understand how we got to where we are. Today we hear Solomon ask God for wisdom. This pleases God and God not only gives him wisdom but riches. We will learn that Solomon wrote some of this wisdom down in the book of Proverbs and read a verse showing the value of wisdom. In this world you may hear people call something wise when actually it’s the opposite, it's foolish. This is why It's important we always go back to our Bibles to see what it says about Godly wisdom. I hope your family enjoys this episode in our Solomon series. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1Kings1:28-53, 1 Kings2:1-4,10-12,& Chronicles 22:7-10 If you missed last week, we began the Solomon series. I highly recommend you go back and listen as the episodes build upon themselves. Today, we hear King David give important instructions to Solomon before he passes. Adonijah's status of king is short lived when Solomon is crowned king. We remember that long ago, God said all of this would happen. The kids will hear us discussing this important fact that God's plans can never be messed up. We also note that David made some terrible decisions but turned to God and asked him for forgiveness. The kids will be reminded that even our mistakes can be used in God's plan and even though David had some huge mess ups, it did not disqualify him from God's love or God's plan. That brings us peace and encouragement! To be age appropriate, we are not discussing certain details about David's sin, but if it's something your family is ready to discuss, please do so. Tune in next week to hear what Solomon will do as the new king. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 16:6-12, 1 Kings 1:1-25, Chronicles 22:7-10 Today we kick off our series on Solomon. We begin with a quick refresher on David since that is Solomon's father. As David aged, his reign as king was coming to an end. It was time for him to announce who would rule after him but before David even chose, one of his other sons, Adonijah, decided he would be king next, not Solomon. How will David choose who should become king next? We read in Chronicles that long before this moment, the Lord told David who would become king next. I hope you enjoy this Solomon series. Parents, some parts of episodes are adapted out of respect for the variety of ages that listen (Examples include adaptions for graphic violence and sex). Scripture is always referenced for parents to read and include more as is appropriate for their family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the month of March, we are beginning a brand new series on Solomon! Each episode will also build upon itself so if you miss one, just go back and listen. We are going to learn about Solomon 1 episode at a time and let me tell you, the Bible is never boring so buckle up. Parents I have adapted some of these episodes out of respect for each family's ages and stages of life. I always include the scripture for you to read yourself and include what's appropriate for your family. I make every effort to not alter the meaning of the scriptures when using artistic liberties or adapting to be age appropriate. Being biblically sound is of utmost importance! Click the subscribe or follow button on your podcast so you will be alerted to each new, free episode that comes out. Next week we will begin this series following the typical Kids Bible Stories format. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 119: 35-37 & 1 John 5:3-5 We continue our short love series. Today's episode will define what a command is and understand that God's commands are made out of his love for us. We will hear what the Bible says about this and move to an example so the kids can understand it. They will learn that rules are actually loving; a way to protect us and bring us delight. Please help us reach our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made it very simple to do so. You can: 1. Text KBS to 83393 OR 2. go to compassion.com/kbs We have been sponsoring children through them for years. Check out their model, their integrity, and the impact they have made in these children and families lives. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 & 1 John 4:7, 9-10 This begins a short series on love. To celebrate Valentine's Day this month, I decided it would be good to see what the Bible has to say about love. Where does love come from? Who created it? What does it look like? Tune in to hear what the Bible has to say about these questions. 1 John 4:9-10: " This is how God showed his love to us: He sent his only Son into the world to give us life through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and God sent his Son to die in our place to take away our sins." Thanks for allowing me to play a small part in teaching your children about Jesus. I am honored and don't take this role lightly! To connect with me go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 28 :1-10, 16-20 & Isaiah 40:8 Today, we hear Jesus promise to be with us ALWAYS! Not only on good days or when we are awake, but always!!! We hear Him say to go out and make disciples. The kids will learn what disciple means. We will also take a minute to marvel at just how far the Gospel has spread. We remember how far away most of us are from where the Gospel began and give thanks for those He sent to share God's word. Thank you so much for listening and sharing the Bible with your children. To connect, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ephesians 1:13 & Daniel 6:16- 17 Today we continue our short series about the Holy Spirit. We hear the word seal or sealed in the two Bible readings on this episode. But what does that mean? Paul said "And in Christ, God put his special mark on you, a seal, by giving you the Holy Spirit that He had promised." We discuss what the signet ring was used for historically and its significance. When God sends us the Holy Spirit, it’s like God taking his special signet ring and stamping us with it. God’s seal shows the world that we are His! You are his very special, very loved, sons and daughters. To connect with me click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 1:12-14, 2:1-19, 32-33, 38-39, & John 14: 25 We start our episode hearing Jesus tell his disciples that the Father will send them the Helper, the Holy Spirit. But when will He send Him? Today's episode addresses this. We fast forward to after Jesus has risen and returned to heaven. The kids will get a brief order of events to help them understand when the episode takes place. We hear the Holy Spirit arrive...howling wind, flames of fire, everyone miraculously speaking different languages... incredible !!!!! Peter addresses the crowd who is chuckling at this wild site. Peter explains what is happening and reminds them that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God. There is so much to say about the Holy Spirit. Today we will cover when He arrived and how He helps us. Next week we will discuss another aspect of the Holy Spirit so tune in. Your children may have many questions........mine asked me 10 questions about Heaven yesterday ! Don't shy away from them. Be honest. If you don't know, tell them you will look it up and see what your Bible says or other online, Biblically sound resources have to say. I've also found it helpful to ask them what they think. It gives you a gauge on what they already know and sometimes clarifies what they're actually asking. There will also be times we don't have an answer..God is God, we are not, so we don't know it all but, we can remind our kids that we can trust what He says & pray for help to understand his Word. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acts 1:1-11 & Luke 24: 36-43 We just celebrated Christmas, which reminds us of Jesus' 1st coming. Today, we will hear the Bible teach about His second coming as we hear what the disciples experienced. Jesus gave us instructions on how we should live while we wait for him to return and guess what… He left us w/ some incredible promises as we wait too. We will talk about those more in the next episodes. For now, we remember we have hope. Why? Because God always keeps his promise so when the Bible says Jesus will come back, we can trust Jesus will return and that, that gives us hope. To connect with me, click here: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Micah 5:2, John 3:16-18, & Luke 2:1-7 Today we learn what a prophet is when we introduce Micah. We discuss how Micah specifically told where Jesus would be born and we follow the journey God put Mary and Joseph on to get them from Nazareth to Bethlehem. God used different people, events, etc but it allllllll happened just as He said it would. This story also drives home John 3:16-18; that God sent his son Jesus, not to condemn the World, but to save us through Jesus. What a precious gift this is! To engage more with this episode, you can grab a map and show your kids Nazareth and Bethlehem so they see where Mary and Jospeh traveled. You can also listen to the song "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem." Merry Christmas! To connect with me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:1-7 & 14 You did it! You made it to the last advent episode. We hope that these stirred your affections for Jesus and brought comfort and joy this Christmas, reminding you that Jesus loves you. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 10: 18-20 We are almost to Christmas!!!!!! Way to go on your Advent episodes. I hope you are enjoying them and that they are drawing you closer to Jesus. To connect with me, go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 13:8 Please enjoy Day 21 of our daily Advent episodes. We've made them very short and easy to listen to so you can catch up on a few it you need. Merry Christmas! To contact me, simply go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:1-12 This is the classic scripture about the Wise men. The kids will learn that these wise men were not who you would expect to search out Jesus. We discuss what Gentile means and realize that Jesus is not just the king of the Jews but the King of all nations. That's wonderful news for us! You don't have to be a certain age, live in a specific area, or look a certain way to worship Jesus. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 13:1-2 We hope you enjoy day 19 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Genesis 1:25 Please enjoy Day 18 of our daily Advent episodes. We've made them very short and easy to listen to so you can catch up on a few it you need. Merry Christmas! To contact me, simply go to: https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ephesians 3:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 17 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 2:14-15 We hope you enjoy day 16 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 6:20-21 Enjoy day 15 in our daily advent series. If you've missed a few days, simply go back and listen. We kept them short so you can catch up quickly in the car, over breakfast, or before bed. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 95:1-7 We hope you enjoy day 14 of our daily Advent series. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:11 Thank you for taking the time to teach your kids what Christmas is really about. I'm grateful to play a small part in this as you use this podcast for your family to prepare for Christmas. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To contact me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ecclesiates 3:1,3-7 We hope you enjoy day 12 of our daily Advent series. We've kept them short so if you miss a day, simply go back and listen as they are easy to fit in during car rides or over breakfast. Merry Christmas! To contact me go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:2 We continue our daily Advent series, picking up from yesterday's verse. Merry Christmas!!!! This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 2:1-2 We hope you enjoy day 10 in our daily Advent series! To contact me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 17:17 Enjoy day 9 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hebrews 13:16 & Romans 8:32 This is day 8 in our daily Advent series. We hope you enjoy. Merry Christmas! To connect with me, simply go to : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:13-14 Enjoy day 7 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 96:9 Enjoy day 6 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. To connect with me, visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 130:6-7 Enjoy day 5 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:67-70 Enjoy day 4 of our daily Advent episodes. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exodus 16:31-35 This is day 3 of our daily Advent series. We hope you enjoy! To see Jarwain's story and Colombian Christmas traditions, click the link: https://explorer.compassion.com/christmas-in-colombia/ Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:16-17 Today is day 2 in our Advent series. We created these to be short and practical so that if you miss a day, you can simply go back and listen to prior days and catch up quickly. Enjoy! This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 1:30-32 I hope you enjoy day 1 in our Advent series. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at Lifeway.com and use code KBS to get 50% off your new Bible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode we discuss what advent means. This is our introduction before we begin our daily, short, Advent Bible readings. We've made these very simple, practical, and engaging. You do not have to purchase anything or print things. We wanted to make it very easy for you, the parent, who is the primary teacher to consistently use this tool this advent season. Our prayer is that this tool comes alongside you, parents, helping to equip and empower you to teach your children about Jesus. We hope you enjoy it! Make sure to click subscribe so you don't miss an episode. To contact me, simply visit : https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Chronicles 20: 1-6, 14-17, 21-23 & Psalm 118:1 Today we hear that King Jehoshaphat and his people faced a war which they didn't want to be a part of. They still gave thanks to God during the tough time, even before the war was won. We also briefly discuss the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday and learn that the pilgrims and those in our Bible story had a lot of sad and hard things they could’ve focused on, yet they chose to look for some good things to thank God for. This doesn’t mean we have to put on a happy face or ignore sad feelings; it means we still trust that God is good, He loves us, and we can be thankful for that even in sad times. We will hear a special ending as our wonderful listeners chime in on what they are thankful for. Thanks for listening! To connect with me, click https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job 34:19 & Isaiah 64:8 Today will be different than our normal Bible stories because we are doing a special episode to explore the large world our God has made, learn about the people he created, and hear how we are the same and different. Sometimes, we can get caught up in seeing just our little world and forget that not everyone lives the way we do. We explore the world as we hear about a group of children in the Philippines and how they get to school. Everyone gets to see just how big the world is, but how connected we are in Jesus. The link to see the kids crossing in the canoe and learn more about them is here: https://explorer.compassion.com/how-do-you-get-to-school/ The website has cool activities, pictures, and articles your family can enjoy too. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psalm 119:105-112 & John 8:12 Today's story is shorter than usual b/c we need time to discuss it. In this episode, the Bible shows us Jesus is the best light, the real light. The kids will consider if there are bad lights. This is where our fireflies and fish discussion comes in. The magnificent light Jesus offers us helps guide us… “Your word is a lamp to my feet, a light on my path" through God’s word. The kids will recognize that some things try to be a brighter light than Jesus & pull our attention to it. Sometimes, these "lights" want to guide us and act like they are the best light but they aren’t. Only Jesus is the 1 true light, who wants what’s really best for us. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 2: 2-11 Today we hear the classic story of Jesus changing the water into wine at a wedding. This was his first miracle and we see Him use the people and the things they had on hand to participate in this miracle. I hope you enjoy this episode and it helps facilitate conversations in your family. This episode of Kids Bibles Stories is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, please visit https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an informative episode rather than our usual ones. If your child would like to participate in an upcoming episode, simply record them saying their name and one or two things that they're grateful for. This will be used in one of our episodes about gratitude. Submit the voice clip to [email protected] by Nov 12,2022. Thanks for participating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:43-51 Today we hear Jesus gather more followers; Phillip and Nathanael. Nathanael doubts that the the savior could come from the town of Nazareth. We hear Jesus' response to this and from it learn that Jesus knows what’s going on inside of us, our thoughts and feelings, and He knows what’s going on outside of us. Jesus is such a powerful & loving father that there will never be a time when He does not know what’s going on in your life and that brings us comfort today. Thanks for listening! Today's episode is brought to you thanks to the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids that just came out this month. Buy your copy today from Lifeway.com and get 50% off using code KBS. To connect with me, simply go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 1:19-23 & 35-42 In today's episode, we will hear priests asking John the Baptist who he is. They have journeyed all the way to find him in order to understand who he really was. We discuss that there are others in the Bible with the same name so it's important to know which John we are reading about. We also meet Andrew and hear that he was excited to follow Jesus. Andrew couldn't wait to tell his brother, Simon, all about the Messiah. The kids will be reminded that we too get to tell others about Jesus just like Andrew did. Today's episode is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible translation and the brand new Explorer Bible for Kids. Learn more at explorerbibleforkids.com. To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colossians 3:12-17 & Ephesians 5:20 Today we read Paul's letter to the Colossians. He writes, " And whatever you do, whether in word or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." The kids will learn that this really means in whatever we do. We don't give thanks or serve God only when we are having fun or getting a gift. To help them understand, we use real life examples: Instead of complaining that they they have to clean up their toys, they can remember they get to clean them up because they are thankful God gave them toys to clean up. I hope today's episode reminds your family of God's truth and encourages conversations. Parents, please join us in our goal of sponsoring 100 children through Compassion International. We've made the process effortless. Please go to compassion.com/kbs or text KBS to 83393 If you already sponsor a child or begin, please email me: [email protected] I would like to do something special in a future episode! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 15:29-39 We continue our compassion series. If you’ve missed the previous ones, please go back and listen as they build upon themselves. Today, we are learning about compassion from the one who did it best and of course, we are talking about Jesus. The scriptures will show how He had compassion on the hungry crowd. We've heard something similar to this before when Jesus fed the 5,000. The kids are encouraged to look up Mark 6 & 8 and Matthew 14 &15 where both feedings are recorded. Parents, help them identify similarities and differences between them. Joshua and I also hope you can join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International. We trust the way they work which is why Joshua and I have been sponsoring kids from Compassion International long before this podcast ever aired. It’s by God’s grace that the podcast has grown and we want to use this platform to help as many children as we can. To join us, simply text KBS to 83393 or visit www.compassion.com/kbs Thank you again for listening, for sharing the Bible with your children and for your generosity in praying and supporting the children at Compassion International. If you'd like to contact me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 20:29-34 & Colossians 3:12 We continue our series learning what compassion is from the best teacher, Jesus. Today we hear Jesus show compassion to 2 blind men. The crowd tells the blind men to leave Jesus alone, but that doesn't stop them from crying out to their loving Savior. Click play to hear the miracle from today's scriptures. Thanks for sharing the Bible with your children! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 14:13-21 Today, we begin a series about compassion. We begin by defining it and seeing how Jesus showed us how to be compassionate through His actions. Jesus had just received some sad news about John the Baptist but despite this, he had compassion on the crowd. He healed the sick and fed them too. There is so much to learn from this story that we will do it again in the future to accommodate talking about more of it. The kids will be prompted to consider how they can show compassion to others. Thanks for tuning in today! To connect with me, go to https://www.kbspodcast.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.