We have a special guest joining us, Dr. Mitch, who offers a fascinating perspective on the role of rest in our lives, both from a spiritual and physical health viewpoint. Tune in as he clarifies the concept of Sabbath and why God, although not needing rest Himself, emphasized the importance of rest for us. We explore the concept of Sabbath being a 'stopping day', and even look into Genesis to examine where this idea originated. Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! Helpful...

We explore the importance of words and why it matters to use them in the right way. We talk to our friend Garrick, an etymologist, about why words have power and why it is important to use them for the right reasons. We also discuss the Third Commandment, which tells us not to take God's name in vain. Garrick explains why it is important to use God's name to honor Him and to only speak true things about Him. We learn that when it comes to using words, we want to use the right word in the...

Get ready for a lively and enlightening exploration into the Bible's second commandment in this week's episode of God's Big Story. Julie and Matt, alongside our special guest Steven the Carpenter, unravel the true meaning of the commandment - "You shall not make for yourself an idol." We discover that idols are not just about graven images but anything or anyone we love more than God. So, join us on this insightful journey, as we unravel God's Word and learn to apply it in our lives. Watch...

We discuss the first of the Ten Commandments, which states that there should be no other gods besides the one true God. We talk about the concept of luck and how it is not something to be trusted in. We invite our friend Anna, a Botanist, to talk about the four-leaf clover and its significance. We also share the story of the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and how God forgave them. We end the episode with a song about God's goodness. Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! Helpful...

Julie and Matt kick off season 9 by introducing the theme of the 10 Commandments! They are joined by Becca, a Referee, who explains how rules are important in sports and in life. The Ten Commandments are God's rules for His people, and they help us love God and others. We'll discuss each commandment and how they point to our need for a Savior. The episode ends with a fun game and a worship song celebrating God's goodness. Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! Helpful Definitions: THE...

Join us this season as we talk about each of the 10 commandments and see that God is good to give us them. Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments. Check out more resources from The Village Church. Listen to music from The Village Kids. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.  For sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]

Julie and Matt are joined by Colleen, the Bible Teacher, to learn about how we can worship God with our voices! Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable. Scripture Reference: Luke 2:46-49 5-Second Fly Through Review: True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE CAN WORSHIP GOD IN LOTS OF WAYS!) Finish this sentence. Worship is telling and showing someone or something that they are most _______. (VALUABLE) True or False. We can...

Julie and Matt are joined by Hannah, the Humanitarian, to learn about how we can worship God with our actions! Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable. HUMANITARIAN — Someone who is concerned with human welfare, or in other words, it’s a person who cares about other people. Scripture Reference: Matthew 22:39 5-Second Fly Through Review: True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE CAN WORSHIP GOD IN LOTS OF WAYS!) Finish this...

Today's guest is Theo the Theologian, who spends a lot of time learning about God and sharing his knowledge with others. Julie and Matt discuss with Theo how we can worship God with our hearts and minds, and the importance of learning more about God to grow in our love for Him. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable . Scripture Reference: Matthew 22:37 5-Second Fly Through Review: True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE...

Julie and Matt are joined by Tanner, the Worship Leader, to talk about the importance of worship. Tanner explains that worship is showing someone or something that they are most valuable and that we were made to worship God. He also shares his role as a worship leader, encouraging and leading people to worship the one true God. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable . Scripture Reference: Psalm 100:1–3 5-Second Fly Through Review: True or...

Join us this Summer for a new mini-series as we learn all about worship: Who and why we worship Worship with our hearts + minds Worship with our actions Worship with our voices We'll be releasing 4 all-new episodes next week! Check out more resources from The Village Church. Listen to music from The Village Kids. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.  For sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected]

Julie and Matt are on the search for the answer to the question “Who is a minister?” They’ll be joined by their friend Heather (a minister) as she helps clarify who ministers and what ministry is. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we conclude our season about B!g Church. Helpful Definitions: MINISTER — Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus is a minister. A minister is someone who attends to the needs and wants of others. At church, ministers attend to–or...

Join Julie and Matt as they explore the answer to the question “What is worship?” They’ll be joined by their friend Lauren (a musician) as she helps discover what worship is. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — how we show that God is most valuable. Only God deserves our worship. We use our voices, minds, and bodies to worship God. BIBLE — God’s true Word. It is from God and...

Join Matt and Julie as they help answer the question “What is a Sermon?” They’re joined by Pastor Carter as he helps track down what makes a sermon special. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: SERMON – A special speech that always talks and teaches about something from the Bible. The whole point of a sermon is to help people know what the Bible says, understand what the Bible means, and...

Join Matt and Julie as they answer the question “What is Communion?” Today they’re joined by their friend, Bernie the baker (a legend in the baking), as they look for answers and find what they knead to know. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: COMMUNION – when people who love and trust Jesus eat and drink together to remember His death on the cross, how Jesus’ body was broken like bread...

Join Matt and Julie as they answer the question “What is Baptism?” They’re joined by their long-time friend, Will Derness, the wilderness explorer, as they search for answers. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: BAPTISM — to dip someone under some water and bring them back up—like Jesus died and was raised back to life—to show everyone that God has given them a new heart like Jesus. THE...

Big church shouldn’t be scary at all. There might be some big words or things that are hard to understand but that’s why we’re here to help! Join Matt and Julie as they help answer “What is baptism? What is communion? What’s a sermon? What is worship?” and “Who is a minister?” They’ll be joined by some fun and interesting friends and you won’t want to miss out on the fun beginning next week!

In the first episode of our series on prayer, Julie and Matt learn all about praise and thanksgiving with help from their friend, Kim the Minister! Join us as we kick off season six of God’s Big Story!

In episode 63, Julie and Matt learn what it means to lament when we pray to God. Their good friend, Kayley the Songwriter, stops by to remind them that God wants to talk to us about everything, even difficult things!

This season is all about prayer, and episode 64 is all about confessing our sins and repenting. Join Julie and Matt as they travel back in time to a place called Jericho!

In this last episode on prayer, Julie and Matt talk with their friend, the Theologian, to learn more about asking God to do or give us things.

God's Big Story season six is coming soon! Join us as we learn all about prayer.

Join us for one more episode of our Advent mini-series as we learn about when the wise men traveled to meet and worship Jesus.

Prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ with episode two of our Advent mini-series!

Our Advent mini-series begins today as we learn about how and why God promised a Savior! Join us as we learn from the Bible, hear from listeners, and learn a new memory verse song together!