God's Big Story

By The Village Church

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.... more

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God's Big Story episodes:

July 28, 2025 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!
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July 21, 2025 God Made Everything, God's Big Book, and The Church is God's Family
DJ Mana 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! With jokes, music, and reminders that we’re all part of God’s big plan, this episode will have you smiling, learning, and praising God from start to finish.
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!
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July 14, 2025 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!
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July 07, 2025 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!

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June 12, 2025 VBS Day 4 - The Bible is For Everyone with Rick the Missionary
In the final episode of our special Bible mini-season, Anna and Matt are joined by Rick the Missionary—someone who shares God’s good news with people who’ve never heard it before! Rick tells stories from his work in the Middle East and helps us understand that the Bible isn’t just for some people—it’s for everyone. Together, they talk about how the Bible is God’s true word, full of good news about Jesus, and meant to be shared with the whole world.
What You’ll Learn:
🌍 The Bible is one big book made up of 66 smaller ones—all telling God’s rescue story.
📖 It teaches truth, corrects sin, and helps us live the way God wants us to.
✝️ The gospel means “good news”—God’s plan to save us through Jesus.
📢 Missionaries like Rick bring this good news to people who’ve never heard it.
🧭 The Bible helps us know what’s true and shows us how to follow Jesus.
Try This at Home:
✅ Read Romans 6:23 or 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and talk about what they mean.
✅ Say a prayer for people around the world who don’t yet have the Bible.
✅ Ask: “Who could we share God’s good news with this week?”
✅ Make a “Good News” poster that shows what Jesus has done for you!
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel?
Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Penelope Judd⁠⁠⁠⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!
Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!
Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith?
Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free.
Start your free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠⁠!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
Editing and support by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]
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June 11, 2025 VBS Day 3 - The Bible is about God with Will Derness
Anna and Matt are joined by Will Derness—aka “Will,” the expert helper with a sash full of badges! Will brings along his special gospel timeline badges to help explain how the whole Bible tells one big story—from creation to Jesus’ return as the forever King. With songs, jokes, and a memory verse from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, this episode helps kids understand that the Bible is God’s true word—and it’s meant to help us know, love, trust, and obey Him.
What You’ll Learn:
📖 The Bible is one big story made up of 66 books.
🎯 It tells us about God’s plan—from creation to forever!
🏕️ Will’s gospel timeline badges help explain key moments like the fall, the promise, salvation, and more.
💬 God wants us to know who He is and what He’s done.
🎵 Fun songs and verses help us remember what the Bible says!
Try This at Home:
✅ Make your own "gospel timeline" with pictures or stickers to show the big moments in the Bible.
✅ Read Genesis 1 and talk about what it tells you about God.
✅ Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16–17 as a family—try singing it!
✅ At dinner, ask: “What part of God’s big story did we hear today?”
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel?
Check out ⁠⁠⁠Penelope Judd⁠⁠⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!
Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!
Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith?
Check out ⁠⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free.
Start your free trial at ⁠⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠⁠!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
Editing and support by⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠
For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]
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21min
June 10, 2025 VBS Day 2 - The Bible is From God with Daniel the Prophet
Anna and Matt hop in the time machine to meet Daniel—aka “Mr. Prophet!” While exploring ancient Babylon, they learn how God used people like Daniel to write down His true words. With fun storytelling and a look at verses like 2 Timothy 3:16–17, they explain how the Bible was written through dreams, conversations, and God’s direction. This episode helps kids see the Bible as not just an old book, but God’s living word for us today.
What You’ll Learn:
📖 The Bible is one big book made up of 66 smaller books.
📝 God used people—like Daniel—to write down His words through dreams, visions, and more.
🌬️ “Divine inspiration” means God breathed out the words of the Bible.
🦁 Daniel’s story shows how God spoke through His people—even in wild places like a lion’s den!
📚 The Bible helps teach us, correct us, and train us to live God’s way (2 Timothy 3:16–17).
Try This at Home:
✅ Read a part of the Book of Daniel—start with Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6)!
✅ Talk as a family about how God might speak to His people today (Hint: through the Bible!).
✅ Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and draw a picture of what "God-breathed" might look like.
✅ Make your own mini “scroll” with a favorite Bible verse written on it—just like the old days!
✅ Listen to the song we made about ⁠2 Timothy 3:16-17⁠
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel?
Check out ⁠⁠Penelope Judd⁠⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!
Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!
Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith?
Check out ⁠⁠Minno⁠⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free.
Start your free trial at ⁠⁠GoMinno.com⁠⁠!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
Editing and support by⁠⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠⁠
For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]
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22min
June 09, 2025 VBS Day 1 - The Bible is God’s True Word with Lindsey the Librarian
Anna and Matt kick off a special VBS mini-series all about the Bible—God’s true word! They’re joined by Lindsey the Historian Librarian, who helps explain how the Bible isn’t just one book—it’s 66 books that all tell one big story: God’s rescue plan for the world. Together, they talk about how the Bible is organized, what it’s for, and how every part points us to Jesus.
What You’ll Learn:
📖 The Bible is made up of 66 books that all tell one big story.
📚 It’s split into two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament.
📝 The books are different genres—like history, poetry, and letters.
🌍 The whole Bible tells the story of God’s big rescue plan: creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.
💡 2 Timothy 3:16–17 tells us the Bible helps us live the way God wants us to.
Try This at Home:
✅ Read Genesis 1 together as a family to see where the story begins.
✅ Memorize 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and talk about what it means.
✅ See if you can find examples of different genres in your Bible—like poems in Psalms or stories in the Gospels.
✅ Listen to the song we made about 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel?
Check out ⁠Penelope Judd⁠—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!
Visit ⁠⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!
Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith?
Check out ⁠Minno⁠—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free.
Start your free trial at ⁠GoMinno.com⁠!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
Editing and support by⁠⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠⁠
For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠⁠[email protected]
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21min
June 05, 2025 Anna Joins the Fun & VBS is Coming!
In this fun episode, Matt introduces Anna, the new voice on the show. Hear about her favorite parts of the Bible—like Psalms, Rahab, and Paul—and get a sneak peek at what’s coming this season, including a special VBS series coming out next week!
Check out ⁠Resources from The Village Church⁠.
Looking for a fun way to teach your kids the Gospel?
Check out Penelope Judd—a musical storybook by Shai Linne about a girl in a messy world who gets an invite from a spotless Prince. It’s full of truth, music, and hope!
Visit ⁠⁠PenelopeJudd.com⁠⁠ today to grab a copy for you and a friend today!
Want screen time that helps your kids grow in faith?
Check out Minno—the #1 Christian streaming app for kids! Watch fun, faith-filled shows like Young David, God’s Greenhouse, The Dead Sea Squirrels, and VeggieTales—all ad-free.
Start your free trial at GoMinno.com!
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
Editing and support by⁠ The Good Podcast Co.⁠
For sponsorship inquiries, email ⁠[email protected]
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19min
June 17, 2024 Parent Talk — Time, Moments, and Milestones
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 about God's love and faithfulness.
Time refers to scheduled family activities centered around faith, such as reading scripture, singing worship songs, and prayer. Moments involve seizing everyday opportunities to discuss faith naturally, such as observing nature or answering children's spiritual questions. Milestones are special celebrations that mark significant events, offering chances to reflect on God's goodness. Through personal stories and practical tips, this episode equips parents to weave faith into their family routines effectively.
Key Takeaways:
Time: Scheduling dedicated family time for spiritual activities like reading the Bible, singing, and praying together.
Moments: Using everyday experiences to spark gospel conversations with children.
Milestones: Celebrating significant family events to reflect on God’s faithfulness and create lasting spiritual memories.
Flexibility: Encouragement for parents to remain adaptable and patient in their discipleship efforts.
Community: Highlighting the importance of involving church resources and community support in family discipleship.

Check out Resources from The Village Church.
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If you’ve enjoyed this episode, one of the best ways to support the show and make sure others find it, is to subscribe and leave a review. Thank You!
Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.
For sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]
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