God's Big Story

God's Big Story

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.

Episodes

June 17, 2024 12 mins
In our first episode of God's Big Story — Parent Talk, Julie and Matt wrap up our mini-season with a focus on family discipleship. They share practical strategies for integrating faith-building activities into daily family life, emphasizing the importance of scheduled time, natural moments, and celebratory milestones. Drawing inspiration from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, they provide a clear framework for parents to teach their children abou...
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Julie and Matt talk about the last way God builds His family - by growing His children to become more like Jesus. Their friend Lehia, a plant expert, explained how the Holy Spirit grows the fruit of the Spirit in believers over time, just like different fruits grow in different seasons. They look at how God grew Abraham to be the "father of faith" and Rahab to be part of Jesus' family tree by the end of their lives, even though the...
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June 12, 2024 20 mins
Julie and Matt had their friend Doug the bird caller back to review how God calls people into His family. They talked to Ryan, who helps kids get adopted into safe families as a court-appointed advocate. God gives adopted children new hearts to love and obey Him as part of His eternal family, the church. Anyone can be adopted by admitting they are a sinner, believing Jesus died for their sins, and saying Jesus is their Lord. Helpfu...
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June 11, 2024 20 mins
Julie and Matt talked about how God calls people to be part of His family, the church. Their friend Doug, who does bird calls, explained that just like birds use special calls to find others of their kind, God uses His call to bring people into His family. They discuss the Bible stories of Abraham, who God spoke to directly to call him, and Rahab, who heard about God's power and wanted to join His people. The main point was that Go...
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Julie and Matt talk with the brave explorer Will-Derness about God's family. They discuss what it's like for the church to be God's family, how God is like the head of the family, and the way God makes this family grow. Will makes the talk fun and easy to understand. He shares stories about joining God’s family, how it grows, and how each person has a special part in it. Helpful Definitions: THE CHURCH — All the people who know, lo...
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June 3, 2024 25 mins
In the 100th episode celebration of God's Big Story, hosts Julie and Matt, along with a lineup of returning friends like Sean, Garrick, Kerry, Anna, Judge Jesse, and Guy the Zookeeper, reminisce and share favorite memories from the show. The episode is filled with laughter, cake, blooper reels, insightful reflections, and memorable jokes. Each guest imparts valuable lessons from various biblical stories, emphasizing the attributes ...
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May 6, 2024 16 mins
Join us for a special celebration of our 99th episode as we answer your questions about God's Big Story! Listen in as we tackle the mystery of the Trinity, explore why we might not be able to hear or see God, and how the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in helping us understand the Bible. We're also teasing what's ahead in season 11! Listener Questions: What’s the Trinity? Why can’t I hear or see God? How many attributes will we...
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April 15, 2024 21 mins
We wrap up Season 10 with a bang! Your favorite trio, Julie, Matt, and Garrick, come together to revisit all of the attributes of God we've discovered this season! Attributes of God: UNCHANGING — God never changes, He is the same yesterday, today, and forever!  GOOD — God is what’s best and He does what’s best. CREATOR — God made everything. HOLY — God is completely perfect and separate from sin. JUST —God is right to punish sin. S...
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April 8, 2024 20 mins
Join us as we wrap up an enlightening season filled with growth in both our understanding of God and our vocabulary! Listen in as Julie and Matt reflect on the powerful words and attributes of God we've explored together. Get ready to expand your lexicon even further because we're introducing one last hefty term: attentive. Discover what it means for God to be attentive and how this divine quality enables Him to hear and respond to...
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April 1, 2024 19 mins
Listen in as we explore the wisdom of God and how it's not only an attribute of God but also a quality we can share and grow in as His people.  We're thrilled to have Professor Jonathan from the university join us this week, offering his intellect and humor to our discussion. He humbly shares his thoughts on wisdom, reminding us that the more we learn, the more we realize there is to learn—especially about God's vast and intricate ...
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March 25, 2024 18 mins
Join us as we explore the attribute of God as our ultimate Provider. We welcome Julia, a dedicated Meals on Wheels delivery driver, who gives us a heartwarming insight into her daily mission of feeding seniors in need. Her stories are a powerful testament to how God often works through us to meet the needs of His children. Don't miss this episode filled with storytelling, practical insights, and an invitation to recognize and give ...
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March 18, 2024 20 mins
Join us as we revisit the attributes of God with the help of our special guest and theologian, Garrick! Listen in as we put our knowledge to the test with a lively multiple-choice game that covers seven key characteristics of God that we've explored so far this season: unchanging, good, creator, holy, just, sovereign, and generous. As you tune in, grab a pen and paper to play along and see if you can outscore us! Whether you're a f...
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March 11, 2024 20 mins
Listen in as we explore the meaning of generosity. With our friend, Carrie Brockenberry, a real game show host, joining us, we unravel how God's gifts to His children come without the requirement of performance or the expectation of something in return. Helpful Definitions: GENEROUS — God gives what is best. Scripture Reference: Luke 5:24-26 5-Second Fly Through Review: Fill in the blank. An attribute tells us what someone or some...
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March 4, 2024 18 mins
Listen in as we explore one of the most powerful attributes of God: Sovereignty. This week we had the pleasure of being joined by our good friend and local politician, David, who helped us unpack the concept of what it means for God to be Sovereign. Be sure to tune in and allow today's Bible story to deepen your understanding of the incredible scope of God's reign and how it affects our lives every day! Helpful Definitions: SOVEREI...
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February 26, 2024 20 mins
Join us as we explore God's justice and mercy, illuminated by the age-old story of Noah! We kick things off with our friend, Jenna, a Traffic Warden, whose experiences with fairness and justice on the streets bring a personal touch to our understanding of God's nature. Helpful Definitions: JUST — Doing what is right. ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like. INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are ...
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February 19, 2024 17 mins
Join us as we explore God's holiness, an attribute that marks His complete perfection and distinction from sin. We’re joined by our guest, editor Eddie Tor. Eddie brings clarity to the incommunicable aspect of God's holiness, a quality unique to Him alone. We also recount the awe-inspiring vision of the prophet Isaiah, who encounters God's holiness in a transformative temple experience. So grab your headphones, and let's reflect on...
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February 12, 2024 20 mins
Hey there, friends! Join us as we explore the attribute of God as Creator. Our friend, Annie, a professional artist with a knack for painting and sculpting, drops by to share her insights on the creative process and how it connects us to the divine craftsmanship of God. Listen in as Annie helps us unpack the concept of 'ex nihilo'—the belief that God created everything from nothing—and what that tells us about His power and nature....
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February 5, 2024 23 mins
Join us this week as we explore the unshakable goodness of God, an attribute that sets Him apart from all of creation. We're joined by Harmony, an Olympian, who reminds us that unlike human abilities, which can vary from day to day, God's goodness is always perfect and reliable. Helpful Definitions: ATTRIBUTE — A word that tells us what someone or something is like. INCOMMUNICABLE ATTRIBUTES — Attributes that are only true of God. ...
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January 29, 2024 22 mins
Listen in as we kick off Season 10 of God's Big Story with a journey into the attributes of God! We're thrilled to have our friend and theologian, Garrick, join us as we navigate through the nature of God, emphasizing that every discussion about Him makes us theologians in our own right. We're eager for you, our listeners, to grow in your understanding and love for God as we explore His divine characteristics this season. Helpful D...
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Starting next week, we'll be discussing the attributes of God! Join Matt and Julie all season long as we teach the Bible, sing the Bible, and talk about what it means with some friends! ATTRIBUTE - a quality or characteristic that someone or something has. Attributes of God: Wise: God knows what is best. Generous: God gives what is best. Loving: God does what is best. Good: God is what is best. Unchanging: God never changes. ...
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