God's Big Story

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God's Big Story episodes

August 10 Summer Radio Series #5 - God With Us, Psalm 46, and Shout Joyfully
DJ Manna shares three songs from the God With Us collection that remind us of one big truth—God is always near. Whether you're having a good day, a sad day, or a confusing day, these songs point to the comfort and joy we find in God’s presence. You’ll hear “God With Us,” “Psalm 146,” and “Shout Joyfully”—each one building from quiet trust to loud praise!
What You’ll Learn:
👣 ⁠God With Us⁠ shows us that we’re never alone—God is always close.
🛡️ ⁠Psalm 146⁠ reminds us that God is our protector and safe place.
🎉 ⁠Shout Joyfully⁠ teaches us that we can praise God no matter how we feel.
🎵 Music can help us remember God’s promises and feel His peace.
💬 Faith grows stronger when we turn to God in both quiet and joyful moments.

Try This at Home:
✅ Make a “God Is With Me” list—write or draw times you’ve felt God’s comfort.
✅ Read Psalm 146 and talk about what it says about God’s care.
✅ Listen to one of today’s songs before bed to feel calm and close to God.
✅ Make some joyful noise! Have a family praise time with instruments (real or homemade!).
16 min
August 03 Summer Radio Series #4 - Old Testament Song, New Testament Song, and God's True Word
Ready to sing your way through the whole Bible? DJ Manna and the Village Kids take us on a musical adventure through all 66 books of the Bible! From the “Old Testament Song” to the “New Testament Song,” and ending with “God’s True Word,” you’ll laugh, tap, and sing along while learning how the Bible is organized—and why it matters.
What You’ll Learn:
📚 The ⁠Old Testament⁠ has 39 books, and you can sing them all in order!
📖 The ⁠New Testament⁠ has 27 books, and they tell the story of Jesus and the church.
🔤 ⁠God's True Word⁠, The Bible, is one big book made up of 66 smaller books, all pointing to God’s truth.
🎵 Singing helps us remember God’s Word in a fun and joyful way.
🧠 The Bible is split into two parts—Old and New Testaments—but it tells one big story.
Try This at Home:
✅ Play the "Bible Book Challenge"—can you sing all 66 books without stopping?
✅ Go on a road trip Bible hunt: spot letters from Bible books on street signs or license plates!
✅ Read the first and last books in the Bible—Genesis and Revelation—and talk about what they show us about God's story.
✅ Sing “God’s True Word” as a family, and talk about why the Bible is special.
✅ Make your own illustrated "Books of the Bible" poster with pictures for each section!

Stay tuned all summer long!
11 min
July 27 Summer Radio Series #3 - God Made Everything, God's Big Book, and The Church is God's Family
DJ Manna is back with another joyful episode of God’s Big Story Summer Radio! This time, we’re singing along to three amazing songs that teach us about how God made everything, how the Bible tells His true story, and how the church is more than a building—it’s a family!
What You’ll Learn:
🌎 ⁠God Made Everything⁠ — Every star, every bunny, every person—you were made on purpose by a good God.
📖 ⁠God’s Big Book⁠ — The Bible tells one big story about Jesus and God's love for us.
🏡 ⁠The Church is God’s Family⁠ — Church isn’t just a place, it’s God’s people—together as one big family.
Try This at Home:
✅ Make a “creation collage” by drawing or cutting out things God made—don’t forget YOU!
✅ Open your Bible and read a favorite story together. What does it tell you about God?
✅ Talk about your church family: Who do you see each week? How can you encourage them?
✅ Learn the chorus to one of today’s songs and sing it around the house or in the car.
✅ Memorize this verse: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise.” —Psalm 100:4

Stay tuned all summer long!
14 min
July 20 Summer Radio Series #2 - Enter His Gates, The Story of Scripture (40 Events), and The Lord's Prayer
DJ Manna is back and this time, we’re dancing into God’s presence with three amazing songs that teach us about worship, the Bible, and prayer. From singing Psalm 100 to zipping through 40 big Bible events, to learning how Jesus taught us to pray, DJ Manna uses music and laughter to help us know and love God more. Turn it up and sing along—this one’s packed with truth and fun!
What You’ll Learn:
🎶 "⁠Enter His Gates" reminds us to praise God with joyful hearts (Psalm 100).
🎶 "⁠The Story of Scripture (40 Events)" shows the whole Bible is one amazing story about God's plan.
🎶 "⁠The Lord's Prayer" teaches us how to talk to God—just like Jesus did!
Try This at Home:
✅ Read Psalm 100 together and talk about what it means to praise God.
✅ Make a timeline or comic strip of the 40 big Bible events you heard in the song.
✅ Practice saying (or singing!) The Lord’s Prayer as a family.
✅ Ask: “What’s something I’m thankful for today?” and share it at the dinner table.

Stay tuned all summer long!
14 min
July 13 Summer Radio Series #1 - Our Great God, Every Moment and Every Day, and All Scripture
Get ready to sing, dance, and learn with your favorite summer host—DJ Manna! In our first episode of God’s Big Story Summer Radio, DJ Manna shares three awesome songs that help us learn big truths about God. From God’s greatness, to His always-there presence, to the power of the Bible—each song helps us know and love God even more.
What You’ll Learn:
🎶 "⁠Our Great God⁠" shows us how powerful, wise, and loving God is.
🎶 "⁠Every Moment and Every Day⁠" reminds us that God is always with us—no matter where we go!
🎶 "⁠All Scripture⁠" teaches that the Bible is God’s true word that helps us live His way.
Try This at Home:
✅ Pick your favorite song from the episode and sing it as a family!
✅ Read Deuteronomy 31:8 and 2 Timothy 3:16–17 together and talk about what they mean.
✅ Ask: “Where have we seen God’s greatness today?”
✅ Draw a picture of a moment when you remembered that God was with you.
Stay tuned all summer long!

12 min
July 06Parent Talk: Intentional Bedtime Routines
Anna and Matt explore why bedtime is about more than getting kids to sleep. They share how a simple routine of connection, faith, and prayer can help calm anxiety, build security, and teach children to trust God as they end each day.
🌙 Why Bedtime Matters
Child development and Scripture both point to bedtime as a unique moment when children are especially open to connection, comfort, and spiritual formation.
Psalm 4:8 reminds us:
"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety."
🤝 A Simple Bedtime Rhythm
Build a predictable routine around three simple steps:
💛 Connection – Slow down, listen, cuddle, and help your child process the day.

📖 Faith – Read a Bible story, play Scripture-filled music, or remind them of God's promises.

🙏 Prayer – Give the day and every worry to God together.
🛏️ Practical Bedtime Ideas
⭐ Play High/Low by sharing the best and hardest parts of the day.

👀 Use "I noticed..." to encourage and affirm your child.

❤️ Offer comforting physical touch like holding hands, rubbing their back, or brushing their hair.

🎵 Play peaceful Scripture songs or an audio Bible while cuddling.

🌟 Replace fears with bigger truths from God's Word.

😴 Teach a simple breath prayer:
Inhale: "The Lord is my shepherd."
Exhale: "I have everything I need."
💙 When Bedtime Doesn't Go as Planned
Some nights are messy—and that's okay.
If you lose your patience or bedtime falls apart, let it become an opportunity to model repentance, forgiveness, and God's grace. Your children don't need perfect parents. They need parents who point them to a perfect Savior.
🙌 Encouragement for Parents
Those quiet moments before sleep may seem ordinary, but they are shaping your child's heart for years to come. A few extra minutes of listening, praying, and reminding your child of God's love can become some of the most meaningful discipleship moments in your home.
You are not doing this alone.
You are partnering with the Holy Spirit, who loves your child even more than you do.

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11 min
June 29PRAYER: Can I Ask God for Anything?
Kids will learn that a request is asking God to do or give something. God invites His children to bring every need to Him, trusting that He always hears our prayers and answers according to His perfect wisdom and plan.
⭐ What Kids Will Learn:
🙏 A request is asking God to do or give something.

👑 We pray to God the Father through Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit.

🍞 Jesus teaches us to ask God for our "daily bread," trusting Him to provide what we need.

☀️ Joshua boldly asked God to make the sun stand still, and God answered according to His promise.

❤️ We can ask God for anything because He is good, attentive, and always does what is best.
📖 Bible Passage:
Matthew 6:11
🏡 Try This at Home:
✍️ Write or pray three requests to God: one for yourself, one for someone else, and one asking God to help you grow more like Jesus.

👨‍👩‍👧 Read Joshua 10:12-13 together and talk about why Joshua was able to pray such a bold prayer.

🙏 As a family, thank God for how He provides your daily needs and ask Him to help you trust His answers, even when they're different than what you expected.

📖 Memorize the phrase, "Give us this day our daily bread," and talk about what it means in everyday life.
❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review:
God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE)

The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER)

We pray TO the _____ (FATHER)

We pray THROUGH the _____ (SON)

We pray BY the power of the _____ (HOLY SPIRIT)

True or False? One type of prayer is requests. (TRUE!)

True or False? We can only ask God for certain things. (FALSE. WE CAN ASK GOD FOR ANYTHING!)
🎶 Song Featured:
⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lord's Prayer⁠⁠⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Village Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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24 min
June 22PRAYER: What is Confession and Repentance?
kids will learn that lament is a type of prayer where we honestly talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, sad, or wrong.
⭐ What Kids Will Learn:
🙏 Confession is telling God the truth about our sin.

🔄 Repentance is turning away from sin to follow Jesus.

❤️ Jesus came to seek and save sinners.

🌳 Zacchaeus experienced forgiveness when he met Jesus.

🕊️ The Holy Spirit helps us recognize our sin and follow Jesus more faithfully.

📖 God hears our prayers of confession and gladly forgives His children.
📖 Bible Passage:
Luke 19:10
🏡 Try This at Home:
✍️ Write or say a simple prayer of confession, asking God to forgive a sin you've committed.

👨‍👩‍👧 Share with a parent or trusted adult how God helps us turn away from sin.

📖 Read Luke 19:1-10 together and talk about how Zacchaeus changed after meeting Jesus.

❤️ Think of one practical way you can follow Jesus more faithfully this week.
❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review:
God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE)

The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER)

True or False? Jesus didn’t forgive Zacchaeus right away _____ (FALSE)

True or False? The Holy Spirit helps us know when we have sinned (TRUE)

Confession is telling God the truth about our ____ (SIN)

How did Zacchaeus repent? (HE REPAID ALL THE MONEY HE HAD STOLEN AND FOLLOWED JESUS)
🎶 Song Featured:
⁠⁠⁠The Lord's Prayer⁠⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Village Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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22 min
June 15PRAYER: What is Lament?
kids will learn that lament is a type of prayer where we honestly talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, sad, or wrong.
⭐ What Kids Will Learn:
🙏 Lament is a type of prayer where we talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, or wrong.

❤️ God loves His children and wants them to be honest with Him.

📖 King David wrote many prayers of lament in the book of Psalms.

👂 God is attentive and hears His children when they cry out to Him.

🌟 We can trust God even when we don't understand what's happening around us.
📖 Bible Passage:
Psalm 130:1-2, 7-8
🏡 Try This at Home:
✍️ Think of something that feels hard, sad, or confusing and write a simple prayer about it.

🙏 Pray together as a family, thanking God that He listens when we bring Him our hurts.

📖 Read Psalm 13 or Psalm 130 together and look for examples of lament.

❤️ Talk about a time when God helped you through something difficult.
❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review:
God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE)

The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER)

We pray to the _____ (FATHER)

We pray through the _____ (SON)

We pray by the power of the _____ (HOLY SPIRIT)

True or False. It’s wrong to talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, or wrong? (FALSE)

The type of prayer where we talk to God about what feels hard, hurtful, or wrong is _____ (LAMENT)
🎶 Song Featured:
⁠⁠The Lord's Prayer⁠⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Village Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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21 min
June 08PRAYER: What is Thanksgiving?
Kids will learn that thanksgiving is a type of prayer where we thank God for who He is and what He has done. We can give thanks in every circumstance, especially for the greatest gift of all: Jesus.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:
🙏 Prayer is how we talk with God.

❤️ Thanksgiving is thanking God for who He is and what He has done.

📖 Paul taught Christians to "give thanks in all circumstances."

🌧️ We can thank God even when life is difficult because God is always good.

✝️ Jesus is God's greatest gift to His people.
📖 Bible Passage:
1 Thessalonians 5:18

🏡 Try This at Home:
📝 Make a list of 5 things you're thankful to God for.

🙏 Pray a prayer of thanksgiving together as a family.

📖 Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and talk about what it means to give thanks in all circumstances.

❤️ Share one way you've seen God's goodness this week.
❓ 5-Second Fly Through Review:
God wants to talk with us. The primary way God talks with us is through the _____ (BIBLE)

The primary way we talk to God is through ______ (PRAYER)

We pray TO the _____ (FATHER)

We pray THROUGH the _____ (SON)

We pray BY the power of the _____ (HOLY SPIRIT)

True or False? One type of prayer is thanksgiving. (TRUE)

True or False? We can only give thanks when things are good and easy? (FALSE! WE SHOULD THANK GOD ALWAYS, IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES)
🎶 Song Featured:
⁠The Lord's Prayer⁠ by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Village Kids⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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22 min