186. Why Do We Hide Eggs On Easter?

Join Meredith and Kori as they discuss why The Bible2School Podcast is taking a pause, what God has been doing in the ministry, and ways you can stay up-to-date.    Resources A Helpful Guide: God Was NOT Taken Out of Public Schools Psalm 27:14 - Be strong, take heart, wait on the Lord Proverbs 3:5-6 - He will direct your steps Psalm 119:105 - God’s Word is a lamp to your feet   Next Steps Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn Find a Bible2School Program Start a Bible2School Program

Join Meredith in her interview with Kent Evans, Executive Director of Manhood Journey, as they answer the question, “ Does God still love me even when I make mistakes?”  KENT EVANS is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He’s appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He’s spoken at parenting and men’s events. He’s authored two books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The second, The Manhood Journey: Charting a Course to Biblical Fatherhood, aims to help dads not be good or great dads, but be godly ones. Kent also co-hosts the Father on Purpose podcast. Kent’s life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married twenty-five years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.   Resources Stay tuned for clips from this episode on Facebook Stay tuned for clips from this episode on Instagram Manhood Journey - website Father on Purpose - podcast Books for Dads - recommended by Kent Romans 8:1-7 - no condemnation for those in Christ Romans 8:38- nothing can separate us from His love Matthew 28:18-20 - Jesus is with us until the end of time Psalm 100:5 - His steadfast love endures forever 1 Corinthians 13:13 - Faith, hope and love remain Acts 9 - Saul’s conversion  Romans 12:2 - be transformed by the renewing of your mind   Next Steps Podcast - God’s Love Letters to Us Start a Bible2School Program in your community Subscribe to our podcast

Join Meredith as she answers the question, "How do I know my identity in Christ?" with Diane Ippolito from Moms In Prayer.    DIANE IPPOLITO is a joyful follower of Jesus Christ, wife of 40 years to Steve, mother to 3 grown children, and has prayed with Moms in Prayer for 30 years. Steve served in the Air Force for almost 25 years, so they had the opportunity to live in many different cultures and even another country. They have been settled in Pennsylvania for 23 years, and with an empty nest, they are enjoying lots of travel. Diane loves learning, sharing what she learns, reading, cooking, growing flowers, and anything dark chocolate or purple. She is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for children in the foster care system, brings joy to many with her Therapy Dog, Hope, organizes and cooks for two summer camps, and has been the State Coordinator of Pennsylvania for Moms in Prayer International for the past 7 years. Resources Watch a clip from this interview on Facebook Watch a clip from this interview on Instagram Check out today’s video interview on YouTube Moms in Prayer website Psalm 139 - God knew our days and knit us together in our mother’s womb Romans 12:2 - Be transformed by the renewing of our minds Genesis 1:26-27 - Created in God’s image Exodus 34:6 - I am the Lord who is steadfast, merciful and gracious Hebrews 4:12 - His Word is alive and active Matthew 5:37- Let your yes be yes and your no be no Deuteronomy 6:6-9 - Talk about the Lord all the time   Next Steps Podcast - Identity in Christ Podcast - In Case You Forget Who You Are Start a Bible2School Program in your community Subscribe to our podcast

Join Meredith & Dannah Gresh, Founder of True Girl, as they answer the question, “How do I study the Bible,” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God.    DANNAH GRESH is the founder of True Girl and best-selling author of books like Lies Girls Believe & the Truth that Sets Them Free. She is also the co-host of Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth's daily Revive Our Hearts podcast. At the age of eight, her mom handed her a Bible and encouraged her to start the habit of studying it daily. She did. And she loves passing on a passion for the Truth of God to women of all ages. Dannah and her husband Bob live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania.   Resources Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram True Girl Website True Girl on FB and IG John 8:31-32 - Jesus’ true disciples abide in the Word Deuteronomy 6: 6-9 - talk about God’s Word all the time    Next Steps Podcast Episode #4: Introducing kids to the Bible Blog - Studying the truth Start a Bible2School Program in Your Community Subscribe to our podcast

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “Why should you read the Bible?,” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God.    Resources Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram 2 Timothy 3:16 - The Bible is God-breathed 2 Peter 1:3 -  God gives us everything we need for life John 10:10 - Jesus came that we might have abundant life Psalm 1:1–2 - Blessed is the one whose delight is in the law of the Lord Psalm 119:105 - Lamp to my feet, light to my path Joshua 1:8 - Meditate on it day and night Next Steps Podcast #130 - The importance of Teaching Kids The Bible Blog - How Studying Truth Helps Decipher Counterfeit Start a Bible2School Program in Your Community Subscribe to our podcast

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “How can I love God?” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God.    Resources Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram Matthew 22:37 - love God with all your heart 1 John 5:3 - obedience is how we love God 1 Samuel 15:22 - obedience over sacrifice Genesis 6 - The account of Noah   Next Steps Blog - Helping Our Kids Trust God Podcast - Simple Obedience Start a Bible2School Program in your community

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “What does God value?” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God.    Resources Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram Relevant Scripture 1 Samuel 16:7 - the Lord looks at the heart 1 Kings 8:61 - a heart God values   Next Steps Podcast: Loving God with all your heart Podcast: Leading with a heart for God and people Podcast: Parenting the whole-hearted child Start a Bible2School Program in Your Community Subscribe to our podcast

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “How can I show others I believe in God?” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God.    Resources Stay for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram 1 Corinthians 10:31  - do everything for the glory of God   Next Steps Blog - teaching kids to speak the truth in love Podcast - helping your kids become Godly influencers Podcast - teaching our kids to ask the next question Start a Bible2School Program in your community

Join Meredith & Holly Culhane as they answer the question, “Do I really have to forgive everyone?,” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God.  Holly Culhane is Founder & President/CEO of Presence Point, as well as Consultant Emeritus with P⋅A⋅S, an HR consulting firm based in California which she led for 30 years. She now facilitates workshops globally, and is an author, podcaster, and blogger in the shepherd leadership arena. In addition, she has served on numerous ministry and business Boards throughout her career. She and her husband of 40 years, Doug, live in Washington state and treasure time together, as well as time with children and grandchildren on both coasts, and traveling the world.   Resources Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram Presence Point Website Ephesians 4:26 - don’t let the sun go down on anger Colossians 3:1-17 - Paul’s sermon of putting on/putting off Philemon - Paul’s call to Philemon to forgive Onesmus Genesis 4:7 - sin crouching at the door in the story of Cain & Able Luke 4:1-13 - Jesus tempted in the wilderness Matthew 18:21-22 - Forgive 70x7 Ephesians 4:31-32 - be kind and tenderhearted Job 42:7-10 - Job prays for his misspoken friends 1 Peter 3:9 - repay evil with blessing   Next Steps At Home Resource - Brick Activity: Forgiveness Blog - Encouraging Our Kids to Forgive Others Even When It’s Hard Podcast-  A skit that brings forgiveness to life Podcast - Does God give second chances? Podcast - Forgiving what you can’t forget  Start a Bible2School Program in Your Community Subscribe to our podcast

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “Why do we hide eggs on Easter?,” with the Biblical answer and a connecting moment from our friend Christina, from Raising Kind Babies, to help you engage your children with the Word of God.    Resources Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Facebook Stay tuned for our Connecting Moment activity on Instagram Women at the tomb (The Resurrection) Matthew 28:1-8 Mark 16:1-8 Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-14 Next Steps What is Lent?-  Podcast episode #82 Fun Way to Explain the Easter Story - Podcast episode #39 Easter Egg Music Shakers - At-Home Resource Start a Bible2School Program in Your Community Subscribe to our podcast