The big idea: You are not too young to read the Bible for yourself.

In this episode, kids will learn that the Bible is God’s Word for them too. They do not have to understand everything or read an entire chapter to begin. They can start with a few verses and ask God to help them understand and obey.

Why it matters: God’s Word helps us know Him, follow Jesus, and make wise choices. Like a light on a dark path, the Bible shows us how to take our next step with God.

Bible story: King Josiah Hears God’s Word
Bible passages: 2 Kings 22; Psalm 119:105; 2 Timothy 3:15

Try this simple plan:

• Read: Read a few verses slowly.
• Ask: What does this teach me about God, and what does He want me to do?
• Pray: Ask God to help you understand and obey His Word.

Discipleship Bootcamp challenge: Read Mark 1:16–20 and answer two questions:

1. What did the fishermen do when Jesus invited them to follow Him?
2. What is one way you can follow Jesus today?

Car game: Play Last-Letter Launch and see how long your family can keep the word chain going.

Talk about it:

• Why might some kids think they are too young to read the Bible?
• What did Josiah do when he heard God’s Word?
• When and where could you read a few Bible verses this week?

You are not too young to read the Bible, follow Jesus, or make a difference.

Be with Jesus. Live sent. Believe. Belong. Become.

Who am I?

The Bible tells us the truth about who God says we are. 

Thanks for joining us today. Let's get ready to have some fun, be with Jesus, and live sent.

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DriveTime Thursday: Memorizing Scripture

The big idea: God’s Word is worth knowing before we need it.

This week on DriveTime, we’re talking about the spiritual discipline of memorizing Scripture—not just to know the right words, but to have God’s truth ready when we’re scared, tempted, frustrated, or facing a hard choice.

Why it matters: In Matthew 4:1–11, Jesus was tempted in the wilderness. Again and again, He responded with Scripture: “It is written…” Jesus knew God’s Word and remembered what was true when He needed it.

Play along: Get ready for Three-Second Showdown! You’ll have three seconds to name three things in some seriously silly categories. No supplies or prep needed.

Try this at home: Choose one short Bible verse as a family. Hear it. Say it. Talk about what it means. Then come back to it throughout the week.

Talk about it: When could remembering God’s Word help you?

Remember: Learn God’s Word now so you can remember what’s true when you need it.

What matters most to God? In Episode 009, we explore Jesus’ answer to that question: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. Along the way, your family will enjoy a car-friendly game, investigate the Bible story, and discover how disciples follow Jesus by loving God and loving others.

Listen together, talk about it, and find one way your family can show God’s love today!

Northside Kids DriveTime — Thursday Episode

Follow Jesus Bootcamp: Worship | August 20, 2026

What does it really mean to worship God? In this episode, Pastor Rich helps kids discover that worship is much bigger than singing songs at church—it’s showing God how much He is worth with our whole lives.

Kids will learn how ordinary moments like helping someone, obeying, playing sports, or doing schoolwork can become opportunities to honor God. Plus, take the Worship Switch Challenge and look for ways to turn everyday moments into worship!

Faith Skill: Worship
Big Idea: Worship is showing God how much He is worth with my whole life.
Bible Passage: Romans 12:1–2
Remember: A disciple is someone who does what Jesus did.

What do you do when you feel worried? In this Sunday episode of the Northside Kids DriveTime Podcast, families will explore Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:25–34 and discover why we can trust our heavenly Father.

Kids will play Name It Before the Dog Barks, become Bible Story Detectives, respond to today’s Word Alert, and practice this month’s memory verse.

Monthly Bible Truth: I Am Designed for a Purpose
Big Idea: Let’s Trust Like Jesus
Bible Passage: Matthew 6:25–34
Memory Verse: Matthew 5:16b

Talk About It

What is one thing you sometimes worry about, and how can you trust God with it this week?

This Week’s Challenge

Whenever you begin to feel worried:

1. Name it: Tell God what is concerning you.
2. Remember: Say, “My heavenly Father knows what I need and cares for me.”
3. Choose: Do one thing today that honors God.

Trusting God does not mean pretending problems are not real. It means bringing our concerns to God and depending on Him in the middle of them.

God knows. God cares. We can trust Him!

God’s Signal Never Drops

This week on the Northside Kids DriveTime Podcast, we head back to Discipleship Bootcamp to learn about prayer. Prayer is simply talking with God, and we can pray anytime, anywhere, and about anything because He loves us.

We’ll play a hilarious round of Wrong Answers Only, hear how Jonah prayed from inside a giant fish, and practice a simple three-sentence prayer together.

Bible Story: Jonah Prays from Inside the Fish
Bible Passage: Jonah 2
Big Truth: I can pray anytime, anywhere, and about anything because God loves me.
Remember: God’s signal never drops!

DriveTime Challenge

Choose a place to pray today. You might pray while putting on your shoes, riding in the car, walking into school, playing outside, or getting ready for bed.

Talk About It

• What is prayer?
• Where did Jonah pray?
• When and where can you talk with God?
• What would you like to talk with God about today?

Listen, laugh, and grow together as we learn how to follow Jesus wherever we go!