WALL-E is a lonely robot wandering in a barren world. However, he protects a tiny remnant of a plant, the promise of a new earth. Like faithful Noah, the story of WALL-E reminds us that we are also waiting for a new heaven and a new earth when Christ returns!   Bible Verses: Genesis 6: 5-7, Genesis 8:10-12, Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 2:22-23   Question of the Day: What is the first plant you would cultivate on a new earth?   Music: “I see a light” by Joel Allen Hess   ...

Anna and Elsa are sisters who navigate a frozen dead world together, struggling with sin, pain, and death. Only when Anna sacrifices herself for her undeserving sister, life, relationship, and the kingdom is restored by an act of true love! Our story of salvation is that Christ also shattered the sword of death by His sacrifice on the cross, the ultimate act of true love!   Bible Verses: Psalm 32: 3-5, John 19:30, John 3:16   Question of the Day: What is your favorite Frozen song?   ...

Cinderella tells us a story of destroyed and restored hope. During Lent, we take a moment to remember that our work and our efforts cannot save us. But the greatest story of salvation is that we have been baptized, made a princess, and given Christ’s garments of salvation!   Bible Verses: Galatians 3:7, Rev 21:2   Question of the Day: Describe your most beautiful dress.   Music: “I see a light” by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Cindy and the kids retell the story of Snow White: a story of sin, death, and resurrection. Entering into Lent, we also talk about the significance of Ash Wednesday and the promises in our baptism, telling our story of sin, death, and resurrection for us!   Bible Verses: Genesis 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23   Question of the Day: What is your favorite fruit?   Music: “I see a light” by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Talking about the things that really matter! Cindy and the Kids are retelling our favorite fairy tales and stories revealing themes and characters of the greatest story ever told: salvation through Jesus Christ! 

Listen in on our After-Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:16-17 where Cindy and the kids discuss the law and gospel and what it means for all of us today.   Bible Verses: John 1:16-17, Matthew 5:17-18, 20-22, Romans 3:21, 23-24   Question of the Day: What is a law that people should follow?   Greek Word: χάρις (grace)   Music: “I see a light” by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Merry Christmas!  Check out our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:14 where Cindy and the kids discuss the humiliation of Jesus, why he became flesh, and what that means for us today.   Bible Verses: John 1:114, Genesis 3:8-10, Exodus 33:20-23, John 14:8-9, Revelation 21:3-4   Question of the Day: What are you hoping for?   Greek Word: σάρξ (flesh)   Music: “I see a light” and "Merry Christmas Satan" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

The world did not recognize Jesus when He came. In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:10-13, Cindy and the kids explore faith and how we can only “see” with our ears: believing the Word of God!   Bible Verses: John 1:10-13, Matthew 16:22-23, John 3:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-9   Question of the Day: Where would you like to go in the whole world?   Greek Word: πίστις (faith)   Music: “I see a light” and "Merry Christmas Satan" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com ...

God sends His words and people to tell us the truth. In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:6-9 (15), we hear that John the Baptist always pointed to Jesus. Cindy and the teens discuss how God also sends a witness to us so that we hope in Jesus.   Bible Verses: John 1:6-9 and 15, John 1:19, Acts 2:1-5, Luther’s Catechism   Question of the Day: What is a witness?   Greek Word: μάρτυρια (witness)   Music: “I see a light” and "christmas time" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com ...

What does Light do? It shines in the darkness! In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:4-6, we hear that Jesus arrives as the Light of the world. Cindy and the teens explore how this Light changes everything. LINK TO ADVENT CALENDAR LINK TO CUPCAKE CRAFTS for ADVENT Bible Verses: Genesis 1:3-5, John 1:4-6, John 8:12, 1 John 1:5-9, Rev. 22:3-5   Question of the Day: What is a good thing about light?   Greek Word: φως (light)   Music: “I see a light” by Joel Allen Hess   ...

Let's hear the story of Jesus from a different point of view, beginning with the creation of the universe! Cindy and the kids talk about JOHN 1:1-3 and discover that the Word is God, and the Word came to our earth in the person of Jesus!  LINK TO ADVENT CALENDAR LINK TO CUPCAKE CRAFTS for ADVENT Bible Verses: Luke 2:4, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:1-2   Question of the Day: What is your favorite word?   Greek Word: λόγος (word)   Music: “I see a light” and “Merry Christmas Satan” Joel...

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. God delivers us from all evil by the death and resurrection of His Son, and He truly hears all of our prayers. Yes, yes, it is so! familystyletheology.com Revelation 21:4, Luke 2:29-32, Psalm 41:13, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" and "christmas bells" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. We explore temptation today, and the gifts God gives us to combat the devil, the world and our sinful self. familystyletheology.com Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-2, Ephesians 6:11,17, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. Forgive us: that is a hard confession to pray, sometimes. But in this petition, we learn the great mercy of God for ourselves and for others around us! familystyletheology.com Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 51: 1-2, Matthew 18: 21-22, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. The Forth Petition means more than just "give me food.” What is the daily bread that we pray for? familystyletheology.com Psalm 145:15-16, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 106:1, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. What is God’s Will for you?  familystyletheology.com Genesis 3, John 3:16, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. God’s Kingdom is here right now! We believe His Word by  familystyletheology.com Matthew 3:2, Matthew 6:33, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means. In the First Petition of the Lord’s prayer we ask God’s name to be holy among us… what does that mean? familystyletheology.com Matthew 28:19-20, Luther’s Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God’s Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord’s prayer and what it means! Today we begin talking about who is “Our Father”. familystyletheology.com Luke 11:1-4, Psalm 50:15 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle’s Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com “Crown Him with Many Crowns" Lutheran Service Book...

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle’s Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" Lutheran...

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle’s Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com “Have No Fear Little Flock" Lutheran Service Book...

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle’s Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com “The Lamb" Lutheran Service Book #547 Genesis...

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite “bomb” hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle’s Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com “On Eagle’s Wings" Lutheran Service Book #727 ...