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How do you know the Bible is true? with Mike Lutz (Episode 20)

Have you ever had a child ask you, "How do you know the Bible is true?"  Our friend, Mike Lutz, is passionate about teaching the Scriptures and is going to help us answer that question.

Ready to soak up some tips and perspective from Mike? Let's go....

Mike earned a BS in Commerce from Rider University and a Master of Ministry from Grace Theological Seminary. He retired in 2015 after a forty-five-year career as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner in financial services and wealth management.

Mike committed his life to following the Lord Jesus Christ in 1976. Since then, he has served the local church in a variety of capacities, but his heart has always been in personal evangelism and teaching the Scriptures. His goal has been to emulate Ezra, the priest and scribe of Israel, who set his heart to study
the Law (Word) of God, to practice it, and to teach others also (Ezra 7:10).

Mike resides with his wife of nearly forty-nine years, Brenda, in Lititz, PA. They are the proud parents of two daughters (Jen Zepp and Erin Martin) and grandparents of two young men (Hunter and Chase Zepp).

Resources:
The Mathematical Probability That Jesus is the Christ
1 Peter 3
Young Life
Deuteronomy 6

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Mental & Spiritual Health for Children with Michelle Nietert (Episode 19)

Are you curious how mental and spiritual health go hand in hand and impact a child?  Today's guest, Michelle Nietert, has over 20 years experience as a professional counselor with children and is sharing her incredible knowledge and experiences with us!

Ready to be encouraged and learn from Michelle? Let's go....

MICHELLE NIETERT is a professional counselor for over 20 years, well versed in equipping people to manage difficult emotions and speaks often about boundaries, self-control, anger, sadness, and stress. She leads a team of over 15 counselors as the Clinical Director and Founder of Community Counseling Associates.  She has authored the book Loved and Cherished and hosts the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids podcast.
 
Michelle is the mom of two school-aged children and believes that parenting is one of her highest current callings.  She is passionate about discipling them as well as equipping them to not only be successful in their endeavors but to also become great people of character who love God.  Michelle and her husband Drew have been married for almost two decades and reside in Texas. 

Resources For You:
Your Mental Health Coach, Michelle Nietert
Find Michelle on Facebook
Community Counseling Associates
Community Counseling on Facebook
Cooperative Co-parenting and Mediation Services
Loved and Cherished
Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast
Jeremiah 29:11
Proverbs 13:12
Isaiah 40:31

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A Lesson in Second Chances Through Jonah and the Whale with Kori Pennypacker (Episode 18)

How does God give second chances? Why, through a whale, of course!Today we’re going to explore Kori’s favorite Bible2School lesson, the story of Jonah and the whale.

Ready to immerse your children in the story in creative ways and learn what blubber has to do with second chances? Let's go!

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 19 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience. In 2009, she spoke at the Willow Creek Children’s Ministry Conspire Conference, near Chicago, inspiring children’s ministry leaders from all over the world with her passion for reaching children with God’s Word.

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:
The book of Jonah
The sign of Jonah in Matthew 12:38-42
How to make a blubber glove

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God Made You to be You with Jamie Ivey (Episode 17)

Has a child in your life asked, "Why did God make me the way I am?"  Our guest today, blogger, podcaster, and author Jamie Ivey, will unpack why it's important to teach children about their identity in Christ early in their life.  We're so excited about the truths in her new book, God Made You to Be You!  

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JAMIE IVEY loves creating things that help people believe the truths about who God made them to be. She does this mostly through her popular podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, and through multiple books geared towards women. Now she’s taking this passion to a younger generation in her new book, God Made You to Be You. As a momma to four kids, she knows the value in kids learning at a young age that God made them to be themselves! Her whole family plus two dogs live in Austin, Texas, and they all love to visit the West Texas desert as often as possible! ​

Resources:
Facebook: @TheJamieIvey
Instagram: @jamieivey
Twitter: @jamie_ivey
Podcast: The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey 
Website: Jamie Ivey
New Book: God Made You to Be You 
You Be You

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How to Fully Know and be Known by God with Mo Aiken (Episode 16)

Kids ask the BEST questions! We hear questions like, "Does God know who I am?" "Do I truly know who God is?" and "How do I learn about Him?" Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Mo Aiken, will help us tackle how to fully know and be known by God.

Ready to dive in and learn from Mo's faith-deepening experiences? Let's go!

MO (ISOM) AIKEN is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationally sought-after speaker, and a powerful voice rising up for her generation. In her younger years, she was an All-American goalkeeper for the LSU Women’s Soccer team and the first female to train with and try out for an SEC men’s football team. Her life was riddled with great personal tragedy – including battling an eating disorder, overcoming the suicide of her father, struggling with promiscuity, and surviving a horrific car accident. But by the grace of God, alone, she encountered the love and mercy of Jesus – the Great Deliverer and the One who makes all things new. She is now a Holy Spirit-filled daughter of God who isn’t afraid to speak bold, raw, courageous Truth to a generation being crushed under the weight of their sin, their circumstances and the lies of the enemy.

She has the incredible privilege of communicating by authoring books and blogs, speaking all across the country, and engaging the masses on social media. Her three books Wreck My Life: Journeying from Broken to Bold and Sex, Jesus, and the Conversations the Church Forgot and Fully Known: An Invitation to True Intimacy with God have reached tens of thousands of people worldwide and her messages of hope, transformation and timely, Holy Spirit-lead revelation have been featured on countless other platforms.

She is a wife to Jeremiah, two spunky daughters—Auden and Asher—and two feisty and sweet sons—Ronan and Elijah. Atlanta, GA is home base for her family.

Resources For You:
Find Mo's resources at her website
Find Mo on Instagram @moisom
Wreck My Life
Fully Known

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Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Noah with Laura Mele (Episode 15)

How DO you start teaching the Bible to children? How about the beginning? Today's guest, Bible2School teacher Laura Mele, shares her favorite lesson on Noah.

Ready to get our the crayons and paint for some fun and creative ways to learn about Noah? Let's go!

LAURA MELE is a Bible2School teacher for the Forest Hills Bible2School program. She was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Laura is married to her high school sweetheart Frank and together they have one son, Tanner, who just started kindergarten this fall. Together they love to spend time outdoors enjoying God's creation.

Laura became affiliated with Bible2School approximately three years ago. It was an answer to prayer she had been praying for for approximately three years after her son was born. Laura sees the hunger children have to hear Biblical truth and loves to see the impact it has in their lives.

Resources For You:
Ark Encounter

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The Good and the Bad of Our Kids’ Screen Time with Arlene Pellicane (Episode 14)

Has technology taken over the kids around you?  Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids, is a mom of three children who will help us make sense of the good and bad of our kid's screen time.  Her definitions of digital vegetables and digital candy are so practical and helpful!

Ready to pick up some tools to help the child in your life make positive changes to balance screen time and grow relationships?  Let's go!

ARLENE PELLICANE is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Screen Kids.

Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, the Wall Street Journal and Focus on the Family. Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children.  To learn more, visit www.ArlenePellicane.com 

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Arlene Pellicane
Happy Home Podcast
Screen Kids
Screen Kids Documentary
Happy Home University

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How to Help Your Kids’ Face Fears like the Heroes in the Bible with Lee Nienhuis (Episode 13)

What would our life look like to help our children face fear just like our heroes in the Bible? Today we're talking with Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids, and co-host of the You CAN Tell The Children Podcast.

Ready to explore how to walk our kids through their fears by leading with faith? Let's go....

Guest Bio
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.

Resources For You:
Lee Nienhuis
Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis
Jehoshaphat's narrative in 2 Chronicles 20
Gideon's narrative in Judges 7

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Why do you talk to God? with Meredith Steidler (Episode 12)

'How do we talk to God?' Our children are curious about prayer and have lots of ideas of what prayer is. Our Bible2School team member, Meredith Steidler, loves to introduce children to prayer with fun and engaging ways they really connect with. Ready to hear Meredith's fun tips on introducing a child to prayer? Let's go....

MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kiddos ages 12, 10 and 9. She adores waterfalls and sunsets, kayaking, running, biking and reading - anything that gets her closer to the beauty of God’s amazing creation. She also loves coffee and morning quiet time with Jesus. Meredith works part time for a financial adviser and directs Bible2School for two schools in the Manheim Township School District (Lancaster, PA).

Resources For You:
James 5:13-16
Folding a paper airplane
Philippians 4:6
Manheim township Bible2School

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Religious Freedoms in our public schools with Matt Sharp(Episode 11)

Did you ever wonder what religious liberties your child has when sharing and living out their faith at school? It can be difficult to know where the legal lines are. Today we’re talking with Matt Sharp, Senior Council with Alliance Defending Freedom, as he unpacks the legalities behind ‘Speak, Meet, and Equal Treatment.’ Ready to hear some practical and actionable advice on our children’s religious freedoms? Let's go....

MATT SHARP serves as Senior Counsel and State Government Relations National Director with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he focuses on state and local legislative matters.
Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights. He has testified before the United States Congress on the importance of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school talent show. He authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of nearly 9,000 students, parents, and community members asking the Court to uphold students’ right to privacy against government intrusion.
Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.

Resources For You:
Alliance Defending Freedom (Religious Freedom Resources)
Alliance Defending Freedom

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