#372: He's not Here.... He's Alive!

John 19, Matthew 28, Luke 23, & 1 Corinthians 15:55 In this powerful Easter episode, we continue our journey following the sorrow of the cross to the joy of the resurrection. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus lovingly bury Jesus, and guards are posted at the tomb. But on the third day, something incredible happens—Jesus rises from the dead! With awe and joy, the women discover the empty tomb and meet Jesus alive again. Children are reminded that the cross was not the end—Jesus conquered sin and death, just like He said He would. Because He lives, we have forgiveness and hope! Thanks to today's wonderful guest, Whitney Newby!  She is the author of Lift Your Eyes and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. Whitney lives in South Carolina with her husband and four children. You can find her on Instagram @brighterdaypress or https://brighterdaypress.com/ ---------------------------- To join the team supporting this podcast and also enjoy weekly bonus content PLUS access to the entire library of bonus content  go here and click bonus content.   You’re not just funding a podcast. You’re helping bring the Word of God into homes, into car rides, into bedtime routines—and into the hearts of thousands of children.   From my family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 27, John18 & 19 , &  Luke 23  I want to respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of this for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family. We begin our story with Jesus speaking with Pilate and end with the crucifixion. The kids will hear: -The meaning of the torn veil (listen to episode #281 to go further) -This was God's plan; there were no mistakes, no surprises. Jesus chose to lay down His life, and by doing so, Jesus took the weight of every sin, past, present, and future. -It's not always as it seems. The cross is not the end of the story. We have hope because of what happened 3 days later! --------------------- To enjoy bonus content for the episodes which also supports us, go here To connect with us go here For our free read-a-loud pdf book get it free hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 26:36-56 We continue our Easter series.  I respect each listener's ages and levels of understanding, so I have adapted some of these for the needs of our audience. Please go back and read the scriptures yourselves to include what is appropriate for your family.  I will also encourage you to listen to all of the episodes in this Easter series in order, as the stories build upon themselves. It starts at #369. This story begins in the garden of Gethsemane and ends with Jesus being arrested. We remember that Jesus could have whispered 1 word and 100’s of angels would have appeared to rescue him BUT he didn’t do this. Why? Because He chose to. He chose to obey God b/c he loves God the father!!!! God’s plan had been there all along to rescue us b/c he loves us that much! The children will be reminded that Jesus is always in control and that He loves them very much! ------------------------------------- To enjoy the bonus content for this (coloring pages, and more) which also keeps this podcast free for 1,000's of families to access, go here. To connect with us click here For our FREE read-a-loud pdf book, go here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew 26, John 13, &  1John 1:9  We begin our Easter series with: Hearing Jesus, the king of kings, serving and loving his disciples by washing their feet. Introduce the betrayal BUT remind kids that Jesus was not alarmed by this. Jesus knows everything and this isn't "throwing off his plans."  Learn the significance of the passover (We keep it age appropriate; if you want help talking further about the passover, head over to my IG @kidsbiblestories ) Explain the connection of the last supper and communion. As always it will be a fun journey that engages the kids and is explained on their level so they can apply and remember it. We want them to know that God's word is for them, He loves them, and they can know Him! To enjoy the bonus content for this episode which also supports the continuation of the podcast, go  here and click bonus content To connect with us  click here Click here for our FREE read-a-loud pdf book    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2 Kings 13:14-21 & 1 Corinthians 10:31 🎉 You made it to the end of our Elisha series! 🎉 We are so proud of you for listening and learning with us. Elisha’s story was full of miracles, courage, and faith, and we hope it has encouraged you to trust in God’s power in your own life! In today’s episode, we hear Elisha’s final prophecy and the important lesson King Joash learned when he was told to strike the ground with arrows. Plus, we witness one last incredible miracle—even after Elisha was gone, God’s power was still at work!  What was your favorite story about Elisha? What did you learn about God?Kids can share their answers here: [email protected]    ⭐ If you enjoyed this series, would you take a moment to leave a review? Your review helps other families discover the podcast and learn about God’s amazing word too! Thank you for being part of our Kids Bible Stories family. We can’t wait to share more incredible Bible adventures with you! ----------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we are pressing pause on our Elisha series and highlighting an episode that reminds us of Saint Patrick. If you want to hear the entire hymn series that this episode comes from simply go to #344.  Today, we take a closer look at the hymn "Be Thou My Vision." Kids will hear about Patrick whose life inspired this hymn. We’ll learn what it means to ask God to be our guide in everything we do and how we can trust Him to lead us every day. We’ll also explore: The meaning behind the word "vision" in this song. The history of the hymn and why it’s still important today. We also have the hymn only to enjoy on the next episode. It's labeled "Be Thou My Vision" song only ---------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 7:1-16 & Proverbs 3:5 In today’s exciting episode, we continue our adventure in the story of Elisha! Samaria was trapped, and people were starving. But just when all hope seemed lost, God did something amazing—He scared away an entire army without a single fight! Four lepers made an incredible discovery and had a big choice to make: keep it to themselves or share the good news with everyone. Join us as we see how God provided in the most unexpected way and learn how sharing our blessings can bring joy to others. Thanks to today's special guest Chris Ammen of Kaleidoscope Kids Bibles! You can learn about the wonderful kids' Bibles he has created for families at the above link or catch his podcast Kaleidoscope Kids Podcast --------------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2Kings 6:8-23 In today’s thrilling episode, we follow the prophet Elisha as he delivers important messages from God that protect Israel. Despite facing a vast enemy army, Elisha places his faith in God, and shows us there are things we don’t always see.  Elisha’s servant’s eyes are opened and he’s amazed to see that all around him are horses and chariots of fire! A heavenly army standing guard! Thanks to today's awesome guest, Ryan Coatney! Check out the wonderful resources he has created at Cross Formed Kids  to help as you disciple your family. ---------------------------- To enjoy the library of bonus content (coloring pages, sheets, memory verse, etc) for the episodes go here and click bonus content. By enjoying them, you allow us to keep the episodes free for families all over the world to access and enjoy. From our family to yours, THANK YOU!  To connect with us, go here. For our free Read-A-Loud pdf book go here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 5:19-27 & 1 Timothy 6:10 Today, we continue our Elisha series with a story full of surprises, sneaky plans, and an important lesson! Last time, we saw how God healed Naaman’s skin, and he was so thankful that he wanted to give Elisha a big reward. But Elisha didn’t take anything. However, someone else had different plans! Gehazi’s greed led to big consequences, and he learned the hard way that honesty, obedience, and contentment are far more valuable than gold and silver. Join us as we learn why loving money too much can lead us away from God, and how we can always trust Him to provide for our needs! Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------------------- ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you’ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy!   ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Kings 5: 8-15 In today’s episode, we continue our Elisha series with the story of Naaman, the mighty army commander who had a big problem—he had leprosy! He expected a grand, powerful miracle when he went to Elisha for healing, but what he got was something much simpler... and it wasn’t what he expected at all! Join us as we explore how God’s healing works in unexpected ways, why Naaman almost missed his miracle, and how trusting God—even in the small, ordinary steps—leads to something greater ------------------------------------------------ ❤️Special February 2025 Offer: Give One, Get One!For this month only, when you purchase a 1 year Patreon membership, you’ll get to gift a membership of equal value for FREE! 🎉 Go to kbspodcast.com to enjoy!   ❤️⭐ Support the Show! Leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app! 🌟 Share this episode with friends and family. Follow us on Instagram for more fun Bible content! 📩 Connect With Us: https://www.kbspodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.