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Scripture tells us to love the Lord with all our hearts & disciple our children to walk according to His Word. This podcast will equip you to share Biblical truth in fun and practical ways. Join Meredith each week for a think about it question, the Biblical answer, and a connecting moment. Our goal is to provide you with practical action items to help you share Biblical truth with your kids and their friends!
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Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Building Relationships to Start a Bible2School Program
Are you curious how to get a Bible2School program into your community? This episode is for you! Bible2School CEO, Kori Pennypacker, explains why we believe that ministry is a team sport. She unpacks how we can help you build your own community team. We have a unique formula that has proven to be very successful in building a foundation of sustainability.
We truly believe that building the right team is one of the most important steps in the process — so we want to make it easy for you. Don't miss this informative episode!
LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be.
Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.
KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.
Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.
Resources For You:
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Building a Meaningful Life Through Big Questions
This podcast episode dives into deep questions we can ask our kids to help them build a meaningful life. Scott Schimmel, President and Chief Guide of The YouSchool, has a heart for influencing young children and teenagers through asking good questions and modeling good answers. He truly believes that this is what can help kids have a relationship with Jesus that will impact the rest of their lives.
Scott outlines three pillars that we should focus on: Identity, Purpose, and Belonging. He provides examples of the questions we can ask to help encourage meaningful conversations around these values that will help shape children's lives. You don’t want to miss this incredibly helpful episode - no matter what age your kids are! Ready to soak in some widom? Let’s go….
SCOTT SCHIMMEL is the President and Chief Guide of The YouSchool, an organization that believes every student deserves the opportunity to construct a meaningful life for themselves. He also serves as faculty for transitioning veterans from the special forces. Scott's a speaker, writer, curriculum designer, and consultant, and has spent 20 years studying human flourishing in young adults. His new book, Critical Foundations, is now available.
Resources For You:
The You School
Critical Foundations: The Thirty Questions Everyone Must Answer to Build a Meaningful Life
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Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Encouraging Creativity with Bible Story Skits
Feel like you’re running out of creativity when it comes to teaching the Bible to the kids in your life? We’re here to help!
In this episode, Bible2School teacher, Jody Grasser, talks about the power of engaging children’s creativity and imagination through skits to help them remember Bible stories. Jody is passionate about God’s Word and she has some great examples of skits and props that are sure to bring the Bible to life. She also provides some excellent teaching points to help make the stories relevant and even more engaging for children.
Don’t miss this fun episode! And, be sure to check out our most recent [Bible2School At Home Resource](https://www.bible2school.com/bible2school-at-home/) that encourages your kids to find various props around the house to create a Bible skit! Feel free to take pictures or a video and share with us — we would love to see what your kids come up with!
JODY GRASSER is a life-long resident of the Johnstown PA area. She and her husband Steve have been involved in various aspects of children's ministry since the 1980's, at home and oversees! They have 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren, all of whom they enjoy visiting whenever possible. They also are very involved in caring for their elderly parents. Going on long walks with their dog Bo is a favorite activity each day!
Jody serves as a large group leader and a small group leader with Bible2School Laurel Highlands, in the Richland School District program. She absolutely loves seeing the children grasp the truth of God's Word. Reinforcing how dearly God loves each child and that He will never leave them is a passion of Jody's heart. She so appreciates the loving group of volunteers that she is blessed to serve alongside with.
Resources For You:
David & Goliath
Adam & Eve
The Prodigal Son
Bible2School At Home Resource
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Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Bringing the Bible to Life Through Storytelling
This podcast episode is sure to inspire you and spark some creativity! Joshua Enck, President and Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound Ministries, is passionate about inspiring and motivating people through the art of storytelling.
Sight & Sound Theatres brings the Bible to life through dynamic broadway-style shows that are not just to inform and educate, but to inspire people of all ages. Their unique theater experience consists of a 2,000 seat auditorium, a 300-ft. stage that surrounds the audience on three sides, a cast of 50 actors, state-of-the-art technology, live animals, and epic performances that use Biblical text as the script.
Learn how Josh got into storytelling, how it transformed his life to help share the gospel, and why he believes it’s so important that kids hear about Biblical truth.
Want to be inspired to tell the kids in your life about God in new and creative ways? Let’s go….
JOSHUA ENCK is President and Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound Ministries, Inc., the nation’s largest entertainment company of its kind, drawing nearly 1.5 million people each year from around the world to its locations in Lancaster, PA, and Branson, MO. In his role, Joshua is responsible for casting vision and spearheading Sight & Sound’s unique creative process from current show production to future development beyond the stage. Joshua has also produced, written and directed several stage productions during his 27 years with the ministry. Joshua resides in Strasburg, PA with his wife Kristen and their four children.
Resources For You:
Sight & Sound Theatres
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Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
When Kids Ask Tough Questions, like “What Happens After I Die?”
It’s no secret that kids are thinkers, and they can ask tough questions that might leave us speechless. At Bible2School, there are three questions we hear the most from kids. One of them is “What happens after I die?”
Stephanie Smith, Bible2School’s Director of Operations, is a former teacher and helped write our curriculum for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. She has experience with answering these tough questions and she unpacks some important topics that might come along with this deep question, such as “What is Heaven like?” and “What does this mean for living life now?”
As parents and caretakers, it’s important to understand that it’s ok if we can’t immediately answer a tough question. Fortunately, we’ve been given a great resource — the Bible — to point them to! Curious about the other 2 questions we hear the most? Check out our blog [3 Important Life Questions Kids Ask](https://www.bible2school.com/blog/3-important-life-questions-kids-ask/).
Ready for some inspiration? Let’s go…
STEPHANIE SMITH is Bible2School's Director of Operations, keeping everything running smoothly so more children can hear about Jesus! She is a former teacher and leads Bible2School's Curriculum Team in developing lessons that are Christ-centered, age appropriate, and fun!
Steph is married to her husband, Jeff, and together they have three daughters who are all Bible2School alumni. The family loves to camp and travel together. Steph is also a musician, playing at church and with the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble in addition to teaching percussion at the local high school.
Resources For You:
Luke 23:43
John 14:6
Revelation 20:11-15
Revelation 20-22
Romans 14: 7-8
John 10:28
3 Important Life Questions Kids Ask
Bible Gateway
The Bible app
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Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Breaking Through the Fatherlessness Crisis
This episode discusses a very important topic in our culture — fatherlessness. Did you know that fatherlessness is considered the most significant family or social problem facing America today? For example, 85% of the youth in prison today grew up in a fatherless home. Our guest for this podcast is Ken Bevel, who has an incredible story about his life without a father figure and how it shaped him into the man he is today. You might recognize Ken as an actor from the movies Fireproof and Courageous, but his passion is being an inspiration to young men walking in similar footsteps he did as a young man and teaching them about the gospel.
Ken gets personal with us, and he shares his story of what led him to the Lord and why he has such a heart for children with no father figure. He truly believes that God is calling the church to influence kids that do not have an earthly father leading them. He also provides us with some tips on how to build relationships with these children in our lives. Ready? Let’s go…
KEN BEVEL currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and two children. After 20 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, Ken retired to serve in the ministry at Sherwood Baptist Church. Ken may also be recognized by his roles in the inspirational movies Fireproof, Courageous, and Courageous Legacy.
Resources For You:
The movies Courageous and Courageous Legacy
The movie Fireproof
The movie Show Me the Father
The Resolution for Men
Deuteronomy 6
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Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
In this episode, we talk to Danica Elder, a special needs specialist and educator, on the importance of supporting kids with special needs and their families. Children with special needs come in all different shapes and sizes, but they have been built with the same God-sized hole in their hearts! We feel that ALL kids need to hear about the gospel and that Jesus has particular concern for the kids who need a little “extra” support. As a community, it’s important we understand this and show our love and support to them and their families. Danica believes that helping these special families is one of the most loving acts we can do.
Danica provides some practical tips for how to support to these amazing kiddos and examples of ways to show support for their families. If you have been given the privilege of walking alongside a child with special needs, you don’t want to miss this episode. Let’s go….
DANICA ELDER is an elementary school teacher, who specializes in special needs children. Her passion for working with kids who need extra support comes from her brother — who is non-verbal autistic. She also has a heart for Jesus and believes that these kids have a greater need for hearing about the gospel.
Resources:
Identifying the Top 5 People of Influence in Your Kids’ Lives
Other Bible2School Resources
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Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
God Wants Us to Be a Good Steward & a Cheerful Giver
In this episode, we talk with Megan Risser, Donor Engagement Officer & Marketing Manager at Bible2School, about something she is passionate about – stewardship and putting others first! She gets personal about why this is so near and dear to her heart and the inspiration behind it in her life.
Megan believes that stewardship touches every part of our lives and that it’s never too early to start talking to our kids about our generosity and how it brings glory to God. Since stewardship is so much more than just money, Megan gives practical examples of how we can start teaching this concept to our kids early on and why it’s so important to be a cheerful giver.
For more information on teaching the kids in your life about stewardship and the importance of putting others first, check out our blog How to Teach Your Kids About Stewardship.
MEGAN RISSER serves as Bible2School’s Donor Engagement Officer & Marketing Manager. In her role, Megan cares for our donors, structures our marketing focus, and develops resources like our blog and podcast. She enjoys building relationships in the community and developing engaging content to help get the word out about our mission!
Megan lives in Lititz with her husband, Mark, and son, Nolan. She enjoys volunteering in the kids ministry at her church, spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, and gardening.
Resources:
Psalm 24:1
Our recent blog How to Teach Your Kids About Stewardship
Other Bible2School Resources
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Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Tuesday Feb 01, 2022
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches! In this episode, we highlight a favorite Bible2School lesson from teacher, Leslie McCarthy: the Thanksgiving lesson. So, what does Valentine’s Day and Thanksgiving have in common? Gratitude! Leslie dives into her favorite lesson and provides practical ways we can encourage the children in our lives to have a grateful heart, no matter what season we’re in.
Ready to learn some simple ways to teach the Bible to children and how to get them to go deeper into what they’re thankful for? Leslie provides some great tips and resources she uses with her own kids to make it fun, easy, and effective! Let’s go….
LESLIE MCCARTHY is one of our Bible2School teachers and loves teaching Biblical truth to 3rd graders! She lives in Manheim, PA with her husband and 3 children. Leslie also has a passion for artwork and enjoys painting in her spare time! Her love of painting is a result of the inspiration she finds in her family, her friends, her faith, places she’s traveled, and stories she’s heard.
Resources For You:
John 6:1-13
The Storybook Bible
The Action Bible
Connect with Leslie on Instagram
Leslie's Website: LeslieMcCarthyArt.com
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Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Back to the Basics of Sharing the Gospel with Kids
Lee and Kori get back to the basics of sharing the gospel with children in this episode. It can seem awkward to talk to kids about the gospel and salvation because we’re afraid they won’t understand. But kids CAN make the decision at any age to accept Jesus as their Savior, and we’re here to help make it easy!
So, how do you begin the conversation about salvation with kids? We have a resource just for you! The CBA Cross is a very simple and effective way to communicate the salvation message with children. [Download it now.](https://bible2school.ac-page.com/welcome) Kori and Lee discuss how to use this resource and other practical ways to engage a child in the prayer that will change their life forever.
It’s such a privilege that we can share the gospel with children — because after all, it’s the BEST NEWS ever. We are the experts in engaging children with the Word of God, and we want to equip you to do the same. So, don’t miss this important episode! Let’s go….
LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be.
Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.
KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.
Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.
Resources For You:
John 3:16
CBA Cross
Other Helpful Resources
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