Have you ever had a garden before? If you have, you know how much work it takes to keep it alive and growing. Well Jesus tells us a story, or a parable, about a garden that lives in our hearts. I am serious, miniBFFs! There is a story in the bible about Jesus being the vine and we are the branches. Do you know who the gardener is? God! That’s right! This episode dives more into the topic of tending to the garden that lives inside of us and why it is important to take care of it.

Scripture: John 15:1-8

We’d love to have you draw a picture of a flower or something you have grown in your garden or want to grow! We can’t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Moses is a big part of the old testament in the bible and there are a lot of stories about him. But for this episode I wanted to tell you about Moses from the very beginning and how God had a big plan for him. This episode I tell you about how Moses floating down a river as a baby made a big impact on the future of Egypt.

Scripture: Exodus chapters 1 & 2

We’d love to have you draw a picture of baby Moses floating on the river! We can’t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Do you like to run? Well, miniBFFs, I don’t really love running. I kind of only like to run if I am in a race with someone or playing my favorite sport, soccer. Would you be shocked to know that running is talked about in the bible?! Believe it or not, it is! But it is talked about in a way where you are running towards God. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24

We’d love to have you draw a picture of a medal! Like one you would win in the olympics. We can’t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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Y’all know I love talking about being brave. I mean, we spent an entire two weeks on this podcast focusing just on that topic alone. So of course I love the story from the bible about three very brave men named - Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendnego. These three men stood up to King Nebuchadnezzer and said they were not going to worship the statue like he had commanded. They told him they would only worship God. Find out what happened when they disobeyed and what God did to help by listening to this episode.

Scripture: Daniel Chapter 3

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Have you ever had a moment where you wanted to scream “Hey! That's not fair!”? Well, I for sure have! And guess what? There were people in the Bible who felt that way too. In fact, Jesus tells us a whole story on fairness and how we don’t need to put too much focus onto it. Especially when it comes to God. Find out more about this story from the Bible in this episode.

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

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Being patient… I know! It can be so hard! And I am sure there has been a time when you have had to wait patiently for something to happen. Well you are not alone. Today, our story from the Bible is about Sarah and Abraham and how they had to practice a lot of patience in waiting for God to bring them a baby.

Scripture: Genesis 17:16, 18:1-5, and 21:1-7

We’d love to have you draw a picture of something you are waiting for! We can’t wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub!

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And we’re back! Season 3 has officially started for Annie’s miniBFF Podcast! Are you excited? Because we are so excited. Annie’s miniBFF Podcast is a place where I get to take a little time to tell you a story from one of my favorite books, the Bible!

In this episode we focus on the story of Jesus when He asked for the children to come to Him. Even though back when Jesus walked the earth it wasn’t normal for kids to get to hear about teachings from God. And the disciples thought this too! Can you believe it? But Jesus said to bring the children to Him anyways! 

Scripture:  Matthew 19:13-15

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Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY TEN of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about how your feet can help you lead in more way than you know.

Our bible verse for the day is from 1 John 2:6 - Whoever says he abides in [Jesus] ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

And our question for today is: Everyone leads someone. Can you make a list of people who may look up to you as a leader? How can you lead them toward God?

Don’t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY NINE of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about allowing God into your heart.

Our bible verse for the day is from Psalm 86:15 - But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

And our question for today is: Part of letting God love you is letting Him know you. Talk honestly with Him about your hurts, fears, dreams, and desires.

Don’t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher

Welcome to a special series of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast where we get to share with you the first 10 days of her first devotional for kids - 100 Days to Brave for Kids! We are so excited to start this journey to being brave with you.

This is DAY EIGHT of the first 10 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. Today’s episode is all about believing that God made you exactly the way you should be.

Our bible verse for the day is from Psalm 139:14 - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.

And our question for today is: Describe the you that God made. What are three of your best qualities? What is your favorite talent or ability?

Don’t forget to share your picture or letter to Annie on instagram by tagging @minibffbookclub and using #100daystobraveforkids. Then send us your creation to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

You can grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids wherever books are sold. And if you are loving having Annie read the devotional each day, be sure to check out the audiobook for 100 Days to Brave for Kids!

For all things miniBFF be sure to visit www.anniefdowns.com/annies-mini-bff-book-club or check us out on instagram @minibffbookclub

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Annie F. Downs is a NYTimes bestselling author, podcaster, and loud laugher