Wonder with the Word

In this episode, we wonder about Jesus asking his friends a very important question near the town of Caesarea Philippi. What would you say if Jesus asked you who you think he is? We'll imagine ourselves walking with Jesus and his disciples as they have this incredible conversation that changes everything. Based on Matthew 16:13-19.

Join Lydia as we wonder about the story of Jesus feeding five thousand people with just five loaves and two fish. We'll use our imagination to explore what it might have felt like to be in that crowd, how the disciples reacted, and what this miracle teaches us about God's care for us. Based on Luke 9:11b-17.

In this episode, we explore Jesus's promise to send the Spirit of Truth to guide us into all truth. Based on John 16:12-15, we wonder about what it means to have more to learn and how the Holy Spirit helps us understand God's love in new ways as we grow.

Join us as we wonder about the extraordinary moment when Jesus appeared to his frightened disciples behind locked doors, bringing them peace and giving them the Holy Spirit. This special story from John 20:19-23 is read on Pentecost, when we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit and how Jesus sends us out to share God's love with the world.

In this episode, we explore the story of Jesus's ascension into heaven from Luke 24:46-53. Children will wonder about how the disciples felt when Jesus left them, what it means that Jesus is always with us, and how we can share the good news of God's love with others. We'll use our imaginations to think about this amazing moment and discover how Jesus's promises are still true for us today.

In this episode, children will explore Jesus' promise of peace and the Holy Spirit from John 14:23-29. As Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure, he offers them comfort and assurance that they won't be left alone.

In this episode, we explore Jesus' new commandment to love one another from John 13:31-35. Children are invited to wonder about what makes this command so special and how we might live it out in our everyday lives.

In this episode, children explore John 10:27-30, where Jesus describes himself as a shepherd whose sheep know his voice. Children are invited to wonder about what it means to hear Jesus' voice, to follow him, and to be held safely in God's care forever.

In this episode, children will wonder about the story from John 21:1-14 where the risen Jesus appears to his disciples by the Sea of Tiberias and helps them catch an abundance of fish before sharing breakfast with them on the shore.

In this episode, children explore John 20:19-31, where Jesus appears to his disciples after the resurrection, but Thomas isn't there. When Thomas returns, he wants to see proof before he believes. Jesus later returns and invites Thomas to touch his wounds, teaching us about faith, doubt, and believing without seeing.