Wonder with the Word

Wonder with the Word

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  • November 16, 2025 - When Things Fall Apart

    In this episode, we explore Jesus' words about difficult times and discover how God promises to be with us always. Children will wonder about what it means to be brave, how we can trust God when things are scary, and why Jesus tells us not to worry about what to say. (Luke 21:5-19)

    8 min
  • November 9, 2025 - When Jesus Got Angry

    In this episode, we wonder about a surprising story from the Gospel of John (2:13-22), where Jesus goes to the temple in Jerusalem and does something unexpected. What was Jesus feeling? Why did he act this way? And what does it mean when Jesus talks about a temple being destroyed and raised up in three days? Join us as we use our curiosity and imagination to explore this mysterious story.

    8 min
  • November 2, 2025 - Jesus Keeps His Promises

    In today's episode, we explore John 6:37-40, where Jesus makes a beautiful promise about welcoming everyone who comes to him and promises that no one will be lost. Perfect for All Souls Day, this episode invites children to wonder about Jesus's promise of eternal life and how he welcomes all people with open arms.

    7 min
  • October 26, 2025 - Two People, Two Prayers

    In this episode, we wonder about Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector from Luke 18:9-14. We'll use our imaginations to explore what it means to pray with honesty and humility, and discover how Jesus invites us to come before God just as we are.

    7 min
  • October 19, 2025 - The Woman Who Never Gave Up

    Have you ever asked for something over and over again? In today's episode, we explore a parable Jesus told about a persistent widow and an unjust judge from Luke 18:1-8. Together, we'll wonder what it means to keep praying, even when it feels like no one is listening, and discover what this surprising story teaches us about God's love for us.

    7 min
  • October 12, 2025 - The Man Who Came Back to Say Thanks

    Have you ever forgotten to say thank you to someone who helped you? In this episode, we explore the story of ten people who were healed by Jesus, but only one came back to say thanks (Luke 17:11-19). We'll wonder about what it means to be grateful and why saying thank you matters so much.

    8 min
  • October 5, 2025 - Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed

    In this episode, we explore Luke 17:5-10, where the apostles ask Jesus to increase their faith, and Jesus responds with surprising words about mustard seeds and servants. We'll wonder together about what faith really means and how even the smallest faith can be enough.

    7 min
  • September 21, 2025 - The Clever Manager

    Join Lydia as we explore one of Jesus' most puzzling parables from Luke 16:1-13. We'll wonder about a manager who does something sneaky but gets praised for being clever, and what Jesus might be teaching us about friendship, money, and what really matters in life.

    7 min
  • September 14, 2025 - The Greatest Gift Ever Given

    Join us as we wonder about one of the most famous passages in the Bible, where Jesus tells us about God's incredible love for the world. Through John 3:13-17, we'll explore what it means that God loved us so much that a precious gift was given to everyone. What does it feel like to receive the most amazing gift ever? Come wonder with us about God's heart full of love for each person in the world.

    7 min

About Wonder with the Word

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Wonder with the Word is a weekly podcast that invites children (and the childlike!) to explore the gospels through the power of imagination and curiosity. Each episode features a story about Jesus…

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