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24 Oct 2023Episode 114 - Using Our Gifts for God’s Glory w/Alena Pitts00:36:59

“They really just handed me to God & allowed me to be whoever He desired me to be – that was the most freeing thing for me as a child.” This quote by our guest, Alena Pitts, is one of the many she shares in this episode about using our God given gifts for His kingdom purposes. Alena is a young actress, author & vocalist who walks us through her journey in the spotlight and talks freely about identity and purpose in Christ.

Ready to hear how you can encourage the kids in your life to use their gifts for God’s glory? Let’s go!

ALENA PITTS is an actress, author and vocalist. The Kendrick Brothers’ movie, War Room, marked Alena’s professional acting debut, with Alena being cast in the major supporting role as Danielle Jordan. Shortly after, Alena started on a new journey and co-authored a three-book fictional series aptly titled, Lena In The Spotlight.

She tragically and unexpectedly lost her mother, Wynter, in 2018. Alena has found that sharing her story in song and writing has brought her the most healing. Alena remains very grounded and values her relationship with Jesus Christ as her highest priority.

 

Resources

Alena’s Website

Forgirlslikeyou.com

Alena on IG 

For Girls Like You on IG

Lena in the Spotlight Book Series

Trailer for War Room movie

Arie Camp's song “What We Need” 

For Girls Like You magazine 

“I am yours” Wynter Pitt’s book (Alena’s mom)

Psalm 4

Genesis 1:1

 

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03 Aug 2021Why Should We Tell Children About Jesus? with Lee Nienhuis & Kori Pennypacker (Episode 5)00:20:05

Today we'll hear about a group of of world changers who saw a need in their community and responded in a way that has impacted generations! Spoiler alert - they told children about Jesus. We'll also hear the three spiritual questions every child wants to know the answer to. Ready to hear why we are telling the children? Let's go...

LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be. Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus. 

Resources For You: Lee Nienhuis Josiah's narrative in 2 Chronicles 34 Hardwired to Connect

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14 Mar 2023Episode 82 - What is Lent?00:25:55

Are you familiar with the season of Lent? According to a recent survey, while 7 in 10 Americans celebrate Easter, only 16% will partake in the Lent tradition this year. So what’s the big deal? Join me today as I interview one of Bible2School’s Area Coordinators, Bruce Ratliff, as he talks about Lent as a journey to joy. Together we’ll unpack how preparing our hearts for Easter through the practice of Lent can draw us and our families closer to our Lord and Savior. 

Ready to hear how Lent isn’t just about giving UP, but about giving TO? Let's go....

BRUCE RATLIFF is an Area Coordinator with Bible2School and loves being a part of this ministry that shares Jesus with our children.  Bruce and his wife, Kathy, live in Millersville, PA, and love spending their free time going on adventures with their grandchildren, Zooey, 7, and Teddy, 5.  Bruce is Ordained in the Church of the Nazarene and currently serving the Salvation Army as Coordinator for New Beginnings, a transitional housing program for men in addiction recovery.

 

Resources For You:

Psalms 120-134 - Psalms of Ascent

Matthew 6 -  - prayer, fasting & giving

Sermon on the Mount

John 10:1-21  - The Good Shepherd

Isaiah 58:1-12

Matthew 25

Matthew 23 - White Washed Tombs

Woman at the well

The Chosen Podcast Episode 80

Revelation 4

Hebrews 10:24-25 - don’t give up meeting together

Resurrection eggs

Making a Garden Tomb (resurrection garden) with your kids

Resurrection Rolls - Recipe

 

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Bring Bible2School to Your Community! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram Subscribe to You CAN Tell the Children                                                        Tell us what you’re doing to prepare for Easter at our website                      Share this podcast with a friend

18 Jan 2022How to Have Hard Conversations with Kids, with Columbine Survivor Crystal Woodman Miller (Episode 27)00:29:27

How to Have Hard Conversations with Kids, with Columbine Survivor Crystal Woodman Miller (Episode 27)

In this powerful episode, Crystal Woodman Miller describes her experience as a survivor of the Columbine school shooting when she was 16 years old. Crystal was in the library at the time of the shooting — the room where most of the violence occurred. She explains how she relied on God that day and the desperate prayers she prayed with her friends. She truly believes that prayer should be our first defense!

In the years that followed, the grief was suffocating, but Jesus kept her anchored. Today, Crystal categorizes herself as a “recovering fear addict” which is a daily reminder of how desperately she needs God. 

Crystal is now a mother, a speaker, an author, and an advocate for having difficult conversations with our kids. She believes that our job as parents is that we can frame these conversations so that our kids feel safe and that we can speak through the lens of Scripture and provide hope. 

Ready to be inspired by someone who has gone through immense tragedy and learn ways to approach difficult topics with your kids? Let’s go…

CRYSTAL WOODMAN MILLER is a young woman whose life was forever changed by the tragic events at Columbine High School in 1999—seven eternal minutes that served as the ultimate wake-up call. And in the aftermath of tragedy, Crystal found herself at a crossroad of fear and faith. 

The reason Crystal has chosen to speak and share her story is and always has been to share a message of Hope.  The common thread woven throughout the fabric of humanity is our shared experience in suffering and hardship.  Regardless of race, religion, gender, or geographic location, no one is immune to the difficulties of this life.  Therefore, Crystal shares candidly of her own journey of hardship, faith and hope so that it may encourage others in the challenges they face. Crystal also speaks in effort to prevent school violence and to help those who, unfortunately have already been impacted by it. 

Resources For You: Hebrews 6:19 Hebrews 12:28 Habakkuk 3 A Kids Book About School Shootings Marked for Life: Choosing Hope and Discovering Purpose After Earth-Shattering Tragedy https://www.crystalwoodmanmiller.com/

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20 Aug 2024155. The Forge Movie Models Discipleship00:25:32

Alex Kendrick, director of an upcoming movie called “The Forge”, shares the movie’s theme of discipleship and reminds us that Jesus is inviting us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow him. “The Forge” portrays discipleship through a storyline that will have you laughing, crying, and relating with the characters. “The Forge” is a must see for you and your family, and releases in theaters on August 23rd!

 

Ready to hear how “The Forge” movie models discipleship? Let’s go!

 

ALEX KENDRICK has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS,  FLYWHEEL, COURAGEOUS Legacy Edition, SHOW ME THE FATHER, and LIFEMARK. Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.  His newest film, THE FORGE, opens in theaters in August 2024.

 

Resources

Luke 9:23-24 - take up your cross and follow me

Matthew 6:21- where your heart is there your treasure is also

Teaser Trailer: LINK

The Forge Website

Facebook - @forgemovie

Instagram - @forgemovie

TikTok - @forgemovie

X (formerly twitter) - @Forge_Movie

YouTube - @ForgeMovie

Kendrick Brothers’ Website: https://kendrickbrothers.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendrickbrothers 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendrickbros 

 

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26 Jul 2022Episode 51 - The Truth about Marketing with Walt Mueller00:30:03

Episode 51 - The Truth about Marketing with Walt Mueller

The world of marketing is one of the most powerful life shapers out there, and it's targeted at our kids! Its greatest power is not to sell a product, but to sell a worldview. Walt brings us the truth about this and emphasizes the importance of starting conversations with the kids in our lives - teaching them to think critically and Christianly about what they are viewing.

Ready to hear how you can listen to both God's word and our culture? Let's go....

DR. WALT MUELLER is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding (CPYU), a non-profit organization with the mission to work with churches, schools, and community organizations to build stronger relationships between young people and those charged with helping them grow into healthy adulthood. 

Walt has been working with young people and families for over 40 years. He has appeared on numerous media outlets internationally to discuss teenagers and their world. He writes on youth culture and family issues and is the author of ten books, including his newest book, A Student’s Guide to Navigating Culture,  is a regular contributor to a variety of magazines and journals, and is a blogger. Walt’s commentary and analysis on youth culture is heard on 800 radio stations across North America on CPYU’s daily radio program, Youth Culture Today and is the host of the “Youth Culture Matters” podcast. 

Walt and his wife Lisa live in Elizabethtown, PA and they have four grown children and six grandchildren. 

Walt wants people to know that his greatest joys have come as a dad. He is not an expert on any of these issues, but rather sees himself as a fellow struggler with other parents and grandparents who are endeavoring to understand the world of kids in order to provide solid guidance and direction in the midst of a very confusing world.

Resources For You: CPYU website The Simple Seven Resource CPYU Facebook CPYU Instagram CPYU Twitter

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25 Jan 2022Back to the Basics of Sharing the Gospel with Kids (Episode 28)00:23:47

Back to the Basics of Sharing the Gospel with Kids

Lee and Kori get back to the basics of sharing the gospel with children in this episode. It can seem awkward to talk to kids about the gospel and salvation because we’re afraid they won’t understand. But kids CAN make the decision at any age to accept Jesus as their Savior, and we’re here to help make it easy!

So, how do you begin the conversation about salvation with kids? We have a resource just for you! The CBA Cross is a very simple and effective way to communicate the salvation message with children. [Download it now.](https://bible2school.ac-page.com/welcome) Kori and Lee discuss how to use this resource and other practical ways to engage a child in the prayer that will change their life forever. 

It’s such a privilege that we can share the gospel with children — because after all, it’s the BEST NEWS ever. We are the experts in engaging children with the Word of God, and we want to equip you to do the same. So, don’t miss this important episode! Let’s go….

 

 

LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be.

Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

Resources For You: John 3:16 CBA Cross Other Helpful Resources 

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06 Jul 2021An Intro to The You Can Tell the Children Podcast00:06:00

A BIBLE2SCHOOL PODCAST It’s easy, it’s fun to share God’s Word

Our passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God’s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God’s Word with the next generation of children…in the car, at the dinner table, or on rainy day adventures. They need to hear God’s word. And we will make sure You Can Tell The Children.

 

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06 Feb 2024127. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget00:29:26

Forgiveness is a tough conversation, because there are so many layers and levels to this action. Our guest, Donna Nicholson Stief, is familiar with this topic in some of the deepest ways. So as you listen to her wisdom on forgiving what you can’t forget, you can be comforted that she shares from a place of knowing and understanding. She answers the question, “How do we let someone off the hook when the rest of our lives are devastated or we are deeply wounded?” and helps us understand the difference between looking in a mirror and peering through a window. You’ll hear how Donna went from knowing what forgiveness meant by definition, to living it out every day. 

Ready to hear how forgiveness is freedom for the forgiver? Let’s go!

DONNA NICHOLSON STIEF joined the LCBC church staff in May of 2019 as the Director of Stewardship.  She spent the previous 21 years as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director in the professional credit industry.  Donna serves on the Board of Directors with the Christian Stewardship Network and on Bible2School’s Human Resources Ambassador Team. At LCBC she serves with Next Steps Grief Share.  She has been attending LCBC since 1998 and lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania with her husband Roger.  They have 3 kids: David (32), Madison (25) and Jack (16) who lives in Heaven now.  In her spare time, you’ll find her walking the outdoor trails, visiting Ocean City New Jersey (all year!) and playing with her cats Sunny Bear Elwood and Buddy Southpaw Nicholson Stief.

 

Resources

Hebrews 4:12 - The Holy Spirit convicts

Romans 5:8 - while we were still sinners

Matthew 6:14-15 - when we don’t forgive others

Luke 22:42-44- Jesus, sweating drops of blood in anguish, begging for another solution

Episode #92: Stewarding Grief Well w/Our Kids I

Episode #93: Stewarding Grief Well w/Our Kids II

 

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11 Jul 2023Episode 99 - Praying Scripture over the Children in your Life00:25:01

If you could ask God to do anything for your family, what would it be?

This is the question our guest today, Jodie Berndt, surveyed families on before publishing her first book in 2001. Jodie took the top 20 topics, went to the Word to see what God had to say about them, and shaped the table of contents for her book, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children. When Jodie started praying God's Word back to Him, she began seeing amazing answers. 

Praying scripture for and with children - it fills them with the truth that they have value and worth in God's eyes. He loves them for who they are! When the bigger questions come along, they can have that anchor and rootedness to know WHO they are and WHOSE they are in Christ. This will be their greatest defense against the conforming patterns of this world.

Ready to hear examples of praying scripture boldly over the children in your life? Let's go!

 

JODIE BERNDT is the author of the Praying the Scriptures book series, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures for Your Children. A speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie is a repeat guest on programs like Focus on the Family, the 700 Club, and a variety of popular podcasts, and she has

been a contributing writer for Fox News, Club31Women, Ann Voskamp’s daily devotional, and Proverbs 31 Ministries.

 

Jodie writes about prayer and other family topics in her email newsletter and on Instagram. To download the collection of free resources (including printable prayer cards and calendars), visit JodieBerndt.com.

Jodie and her husband, Robbie, have four adult children and live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

 

Resources For You:

Jodie's Website

Jodie’s Instagram

Jodie’s Facebook

Jodie’s Twitter

Mom's In Prayer Website

John 15:7

Proverbs 27:17

Prayer Cards

Psalm 56:3

Philippians 4:6

1 Peter 2:9

Ephesians 2:10

Jeremiah 1:5

Mom Set Free by Jeannie Cunnion

Jodie's Blog

Ephesians 3:17-19 

 

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20 Jul 2021Why Praying for Our Children is So Important with Barb Cole (Episode 3)00:24:52

God loves the children in our life more than we do, and praying for them is one of the most important things we can do as a parent or caregiver. Today we explore how prayer can be strategic, proactive, and powerful in a group. Ready to learn why we should we start with prayer? Let's go....

BARB COLE serves as the Mid-Atlantic Division Coordinator for Mom's In Prayer, a ministry that gathers moms locally to pray for one hour each week for their children and the school they attend.

Barb and her husband, Ken, live in south central Pennsylvania and have been married for 45 years. They have two grown sons, two daughters-in-love, and four grandchildren. Barb is currently serving in a local Dinner Church known as Common Ground. She enjoys reading, mentoring women and children in their Christian faith, and praying for her grown children and grandchildren.

Resources For You: Moms In Prayer Matthew 7:7 1 Samuel 18:1 Psalm 25:4-5 Philippians 4:6-7 Contact Barb Cole

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16 Jul 2024150. Leading With a Heart for God and People00:30:36

Zac Bauermaster is an elementary school principal. Zac has the tremendous opportunity to lead teachers, support staff, families, and, most importantly, the next generation. You’ll hear about the PEOPLE acronym and Scripture he uses to walk this out with excellence, and the inspirational ways he makes an impact for Christ in the public school.

You may not be a principal, but you are a leader of someone – and you can be pointers to Jesus who plant seeds for His kingdom right where you are!

 

Are you ready to hear how you, like Zac, can lead with a heart for God and people? Let’s go!

 

ZAC BAUERMASTER currently serves as principal of Providence Elementary School in New Providence, PA. He has the tremendous opportunity to daily lead teachers, support staff, families, and, most importantly, the next generation. His greatest joy in education is seeing adults leverage their God-given talents and abilities through inspiring kids to find and use their gifts. He’s passionate about creating an encouraging school environment where adults want to come daily; kids are excited to attend, and a place families trust and are proud to send their children. Zac firmly believes that the work in education is all about people, building one relationship at a time. 

Most importantly, Zac is a husband to his high school sweetheart, Carly, and father to three kids, Olivia (12), Eliot (9), and Isaac (7). Zac is a firm believer in leading his family first. One of his favorite leadership roles is coaching his kids alongside other youth in their community in baseball, basketball, and softball. 

 

Resources

Website: zacbauermaster.com

John 15:5 - abide in me and you will bear much fruit

John 10:11 - The Good Shepherd

Romans 12:15 - Rejoice w/those who rejoice

Luke 10:25-36 - The Good Samaritan

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - encourage and build one another up 

1 Corinthians 13 - Love chapter

Zac’s Books

Matthew 22:37 - love God with all your heart, soul and mind

 

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02 May 2023Episode 89 - Volunteer Spotlight w/Kayli Brown00:23:32

Did you know there is a law called Released Time that allows public school students to receive Bible teaching DURING the school week? This is the very law that makes Bible2School possible! Did you also know there are 53 million public school students in America? Today, you’ll hear how a high schooler, Kayli Brown, thought outside the box and used this Released Time law to volunteer with Bible2School -  allowing her to share Jesus with her local public elementary school students! Kayli talks about her involvement with Bible2School and shares her favorite lessons and Godstories.

Ready to hear how you can make an eternal impact in the lives of children around you, just like Kayli? Let’s go!

KAYLI BROWN is a recent high school graduate &  Bible2School volunteer. She is currently a nanny to three incredible girls, one of which attends 2nd grade Bible2School through her local program. Kayli volunteered with Bible2School for two years, working with three grades! She loved her time with this ministry and hopes others will be inspired to teach children about Jesus too. She loves the reminder that God always has a path for us (Psalms 25:4).

 

Resources:

Released Time guidelines by state

Crossing of the Red Sea - Exodus 14

The Plague of Boils - Exodus 9:8-11

Bible2School At Home Activities

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01 Feb 2022Encouraging Children to Have a Grateful Heart with Leslie McCarthy (Episode 29)00:27:02

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches! In this episode, we highlight a favorite Bible2School lesson from teacher, Leslie McCarthy: the Thanksgiving lesson. So, what does Valentine’s Day and Thanksgiving have in common? Gratitude! Leslie dives into her favorite lesson and provides practical ways we can encourage the children in our lives to have a grateful heart, no matter what season we’re in. 

Ready to learn some simple ways to teach the Bible to children and how to get them to go deeper into what they’re thankful for? Leslie provides some great tips and resources she uses with her own kids to make it fun, easy, and effective! Let’s go….

LESLIE MCCARTHY is one of our Bible2School teachers and loves teaching Biblical truth to 3rd graders! She lives in Manheim, PA with her husband and 3 children. Leslie also has a passion for artwork and enjoys painting in her spare time! Her love of painting is a result of the inspiration she finds in her family, her friends, her faith, places she’s traveled, and stories she’s heard.  

 

Resources For You: John 6:1-13 The Storybook Bible The Action Bible Connect with Leslie on Instagram Leslie's Website: LeslieMcCarthyArt.com

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29 Mar 2022Building Relationships to Start a Bible2School Program with Lee Nienhuis and Kori Pennypacker (Episode 37)00:23:09

Building Relationships to Start a Bible2School Program

Are you curious how to get a Bible2School program into your community? This episode is for you! Bible2School CEO, Kori Pennypacker, explains why we believe that ministry is a team sport. She unpacks how we can help you build your own community team. We have a unique formula that has proven to be very successful in building a foundation of sustainability. 

We truly believe that building the right team is one of the most important steps in the process — so we want to make it easy for you. Don't miss this informative episode! 

 

LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be.

Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

Resources For You: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

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30 May 2023Episode 93 - Stewarding Grief Well With Our Kids - Part II00:23:53

Last week, Donna Nicholson Steif admitted that she was “grief illiterate” before she lost her son in a tragic accident. She shared her personal story of great loss, walked us through what grief is & talked about why processing and discussing our grief is pivotal to our health and well-being.

Today you’ll join the rest of our conversation which covers how children grieve differently than adults, how we can help them process in healthy ways, and what NOT to say to a grieving person. We share several scriptural truths that will encourage your heart, and provide a link to a GriefShare support group near you.

Ready to hear how you can steward grief well with the kids in your life? Let’s go!

DONNA NICHOLSON STIEF joined the LCBC church staff in May of 2019 as the Director of Stewardship.  She spent the previous 21 years as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director in the professional credit industry.  Donna serves on two boards: Christian Stewardship Network and Bible2School.  At LCBC she serves with Next Steps Grief Share.  She has been attending LCBC since 1998 and lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania with her husband Roger.  They have 3 kids: David (31), Madison (24) and Jack (16) who lives in Heaven now.  In her spare time, you’ll find her walking the outdoor trails, visiting Ocean City New Jersey (all year!) and playing with her cats Sunny Bear Elwood and Buddy Southpaw Nicholson Stief.

 

Resources:

GriefShare

Jack's Memorial Service - Eulogy by Donna

Donna’s FB

Donna’s IG

John 14:26

Psalm 61:1-3

Jeremiah 17:7-8

 

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24 Jan 2023Episode 75 - The Sanctity of Life- A Story of Beauty from Ashes00:22:46

In April of 2010, Janae and Rodney Hostetter received devastating news. At only 12 weeks pregnant, they learned their baby girl had a severe birth defect called Anencephaly. This birth defect made their daughter "incompatible with life." They were told she would likely die a few minutes after being born. Janae and Rodney knew this child was a gift from God, so they quickly declined the option of abortion. Even though they did not see their daughter — Aliyah Joy — healed on this side of Heaven, they did see God begin to write a powerful redemptive story over her short life. Ready to hear how God uses this story for His glory and Kingdom purposes on Earth? Let’s go!

JANAE HOSTETTER is passionate about seeing an end to abortion. She has the privilege of serving on the board for Align Life Ministries with her husband who shares this same passion. Align Life is a gospel-centered ministry that provides pregnancy services and resources to families across Lancaster and Lebanon Counties in Pennsylvania. Rodney and Janae live in Ephrata, Pennsylvania and Janae enjoys being a stay-at- home mom to their four children ages 10, 8, 6 and 4.

 

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Aliyah Joy House Building Project on FB Kam International & Comforters Life Choices Isaiah 60:1-2

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04 Oct 2022Episode 61 - Starting a Bible2School Program: A Mom’s Journey w/Jocelyn Hrovath00:33:59

Jocelyn Hrovath, a wife, mom, and devoted Christian, shares with us her journey through starting a Bible2School program not once but twice, and how she fully relies on God with lots of time on her knees!

Ready to hear how YOU can bring the Bible to public school children during their day? Let's go....

JOCELYN HROVATH served as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 17 years. After her children were in elementary school, God called her to found and direct the Bible2School Laurel Highlands organization in Western PA. Here, she enjoyed coaching the volunteer teams and raising awareness in her community for children to hear Biblical truth.  She spoke at many churches and events to expand the Bible2School program to several schools.

Currently, Jocelyn volunteers her time to care for a Bible2School program offered to her daughters' public school in Lancaster County, PA serving over 90 children.

Jocelyn lives in Millersville, Pennsylvania, with her husband,  Alan, and their three daughters.  Jocelyn enjoys serving on the Prayer Team at her church, hosting small groups in her home, and living back in Lancaster where she can connect with all of her family around the dining room table.

Resources For You:

Proverbs 3:5-6

Psalm 37:4

Matthew 9:38

Matthew 19:14

Matthew 11:30

 

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27 Jul 2021Teaching Kids about God’s Instructionwith Kori Pennypacker (Episode 4)00:10:38

We want to impart to our children just how important it is to study God's Word, to listen to what He says, to be as David said, "hiding it in our hearts." We want them to have the same love for God's Word and the same vibrancy in their faith that we have. So how can we introduce the Bible to our children? Let's go....

Resources For You: Timothy 3:16-17

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11 Jan 2022How to Become a Great Disciple Maker to the Children in Your Life with Don MacLafferty (Episode 26)00:26:26

How to Become a Great Disciple Maker to the Children in Your Life with Don MacLafferty (Episode 26)

Don MacLafferty, Founder & President of In Discipleship, unpacks the importance of being a great disciple maker to the children in our lives. He also offers a few effective ways to disciple kids that can be simple for anyone! He believes that discipleship is all about relationships and that we must come alongside children in their faith journey.

Ready to learn some tips on how to become a great disciple maker? Let’s go…

 

DON MACLAFFERTY is a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband to April for 31 years, a dad to Jason, Julie and Jessica and Founder/President of In Discipleship.  

In 2002, God moved the hearts of Don and April to launch Kids In Discipleship—a ministry to call parents back to discipling their own kids to Christ and to find their God-given dream in serving others. Today this ministry is named In Discipleship and disciples young and old to have a daily revival with Jesus in His Word and to disciple the new generations through a partnership of the home, school, and church. Don has launched this ministry in 34 countries.

 

Resources For You: Deuteronomy 6  Malachi 4 Visit InDiscipleship.org for free, downloadable resources 

 

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10 Sep 2024158. Shining Your Light Into Their School Day00:16:58

As parents, we want to be a positive influence and encouragement to our kids’ teachers as we partner with them in their education! Stacia McKeever works for Answers in Genesis and also enjoys the different roles she plays in the lives of her three boys, many of which include their public school! Stacia reminds us that no matter the educational partnership we choose, we are the shepherds of our children and are called to show up as salt and light everywhere we go. You’ll hear how you, like Stacia, can be involved in your kids’ school day by being an active, helpful partner to their educators.

 

Are you ready to hear how you can shine your light into your kids’ school day? Let’s go!

 

STACIA MCKEEVER has worked for Answers in Genesis–US since 1997, when she graduated from Clearwater Christian College with a BS in biology and BA in psychology. She is the author of Crafted by God and Why is Keiko Sick? and has written for Answers magazine, the AiG website, the New Answers Book, and other publications. Her curriculum credits include the Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum and The Pilgrim's Progress All-in-One Curriculum. Stacia has spoken and written on the topic of disability since her oldest son was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Williams syndrome. Since 2008, she has served as the project manager for the Answers VBS program.

Stacia lives in a home in a holler with her husband and three sons. They have a dozen chickens (depending on the day) and several hundred thousand bees. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and writing, but not exercising.

 

Resources

Answers in Genesis

Creation Museum

Ark Encounter

Matthew 5:13-16 - Called to be salt & light 

Deut 6:4-7 - Talk about God’s law all the time

 

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12 Jul 2022BONUS Episode - Intentionality with Alex Kendrick00:24:09

BONUS Episode - Intentionality with Alex Kendrick

Who loves when a good intention is followed through and we see the result of our efforts? We all do! Today we hear from movie director Alex Kendrick and his passion to intentionally share the gospel with everyone, especially the kids in our circle of influence. Alex feels intentionally sharing the hope of Jesus is so important for children and he'll give us some practical ways to do that. Ready to hear more about being intentional? Let's go....

ALEX KENDRICK has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL. In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers released two films: COURAGEOUS Legacy Edition, a remastered film with added scenes to mark the film’s 10th Anniversary; and Kendrick Brothers’ SHOW ME THE FATHER, their first feature-length documentary for which he served as an executive producer and writer. In 2022, they will release their newest film, LIFEMARK, starring Kirk Cameron. Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, GA with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.

Resources For You: The Kendrick Brothers Kendrick Brothers on Facebook Twitter @KendrickBros Show Me The Father Courageous Legacy War Room Lifemark

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01 Oct 2024161. Creating Family Rhythms: 4 Ways To Teach Our Kids00:17:50

A recent Harvard study shows that 80% of teens are most likely to talk with their parents at dinnertime – and we can be intentional to make sure this is true in our homes. Our CEO joins us today to chat about family rhythms, pulling from Bible2School’s theme verse, Deuteronomy 6:4-7. You’ll leave here with practical and fun ideas to use in and around your household that promote relationship & spiritual growth through family rhythms.

Are you ready to hear the 4 ways Scripture tells us to teach our kids? Let’s go!

 

Resources

4 ways to teach your kids: Deuteronomy 6:4-7 

Podcast Episode: The 2nd Most Important Hour of Your Day

Podcast Episode: 3 Things You Should Say To Your Kids Before They Go Out The Door

 

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01 Nov 2022Episode 65 - Jacob & Esau: A Skit That Brings Forgiveness to Life00:23:23

At Bible2School, we use the CBA Cross — a resource that teaches our kids how to CONFESS, BELIEVE, and ASK Jesus to forgive them of their sins and live all of their days for Him! Today, one of our beloved Bible2School teachers, Marie Good, is sharing our 2nd grade lesson on forgiveness which brings the Bible to life in skit form, using the story of Jacob and Esau.

Ready to hear how forgiveness opens the door for God to work in and through us? Let’s go!

MARIE GOOD is an experienced Bible2School teacher and mom. She lives in Manheim, PA with her husband. Together they have three adult children, and a daughter-in-law. Marie loves the open door and opportunity Bible2School offers to tell children they are valued and God loves them.

 

Resources For You:

Bible2School At Home Activities

Bible2School BLOG on forgiving when it’s hard

Genesis 27

Genesis 33

Psalm 65:3

Bible2School CBA Cross

 

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12 Nov 2024167. Praying For Your Grandkids00:22:49

You may remember Jodie as a past podcast guest who shared her journey from a mom feeling bored with her routine prayers, to a mom partnering with God by using His Word to pray boldly and specifically. Since authoring “Praying the Scriptures for your Children,” Jodie has published several more books on prayer and talks about the blessings of praying into the lives of her grandkids! 

Ready to be equipped to partner with God by praying His Word for your kids and grandkids? Let’s go!

JODIE BERNDT is the bestselling author of the Praying the Scriptures series, which has sold more than a half-million copies and includes volumes for Children, Teens, Adult Children, Life, and Marriage. A popular speaker and Bible teacher, Jodie has been featured on many national

media outlets, including Focus on the Family, Fox News, and a variety of marriage and family-oriented podcasts.

Jodie writes about prayer and other family topics in her email newsletter and on Instagram. To download the collection of free resources (including printable prayer cards and calendars), please visit JodieBerndt.com.

Jodie and her husband, Robbie, have four adult children and five grandchildren. They live in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

 

Resources

Jodie's Website

Psalm 5:11-12 - all who take refuge in you rejoice; cover them with your favor as with a shield

1 Timothy 6:18 -  do good, being rich in good deeds, be generous 

Hebrews 4:12 - God’s word is alive

Philippians 2:13 - God works in us, to will and to work for Him

John 15:7 - if you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. 

2 Corinthians 1:11 - you and your prayers are part of the rescue operation 

Galatians 6:9 - let us not grow weary in doing good

 

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23 Jan 2024125. Member Highlight00:20:47

Have you ever felt a nudge to pursue something but your circumstances were too overwhelming to even think about taking the next step? Our guest, Corinne Wenger, is Site Director over a Pennsylvania Bible2School program, and she’s all too familiar with that nudge. You’ll be encouraged to hear her story that gives our God of details all the glory!

Ready to hear how nothing is impossible with God? Let’s go!

 

CORINNE WENGER is a mom to three awesome kids, one daughter and two sons, with her husband, Jordan.  After volunteering as a small group leader, she became a Site Director in Pennsylvania for Bible2School in 2022. She enjoys leading the children in small group time and getting to know each child during the school year.

 

Resources

Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin

Luke 1:37 - nothing is impossible with God

 

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21 Sep 2021Why do you talk to God? with Meredith Steidler (Episode 12)00:20:08

'How do we talk to God?' Our children are curious about prayer and have lots of ideas of what prayer is. Our Bible2School team member, Meredith Steidler, loves to introduce children to prayer with fun and engaging ways they really connect with. Ready to hear Meredith's fun tips on introducing a child to prayer? Let's go....

MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kiddos ages 12, 10 and 9. She adores waterfalls and sunsets, kayaking, running, biking and reading - anything that gets her closer to the beauty of God’s amazing creation. She also loves coffee and morning quiet time with Jesus. Meredith works part time for a financial adviser and directs Bible2School for two schools in the Manheim Township School District (Lancaster, PA).

Resources For You: James 5:13-16 Folding a paper airplane Philippians 4:6 Manheim township Bible2School

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03 Oct 2023Episode 111 - 2 Things Kids Need to Know About Intruder Alert Drills00:33:49

What does trust have to do with intruder alert drills in schools? According to Kori & Lee, it has EVERYTHING to do with how well our children will be equipped for this type of an emergency - especially if it turns out to be real life and not just a drill. You’ll hear how trust goes a long way in a crisis, and how to prepare the kids in your life to be spiritually and emotionally ready to face unthinkable events.

 

Ready to learn the 2 Things Your Kids Need to Know About Intruder Alert Drills? Let’s go!

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors. Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.

 

Resources

Psalm 46 - He is our shield and our strength, an ever-present help in danger

Romans 8:28 - God works all things together for good

Matthew 28:20 Jesus said, I am with you always. 

Ephesians 6: Put on the Full armor of God

Columbine Episode #27; How to Have Hard Conversations with Kids

Mom’s In Prayer Episode #44; How God Is Working Through Praying Moms

Momsinprayer.org

A Powerful School Lockdown Godstory on YouTube

John 1:5 - the darkness will not overcome the light

 

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19 Apr 20224 Reasons to Volunteer with Lee Nienhuis and Kori Pennypacker (Episode 40)00:27:25

4 Reasons to Volunteer

It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re celebrating by highlighting one of our favorite ways to get our hearts closer to Jesus — volunteering! In this fun episode, Kori and Lee chat about four main reasons why we should slow down and take the time to serve others. We truly believe that Jesus came to serve, and we can’t be like Jesus unless we serve others. 

Our hope is that you feel encouraged to find a need in your community and take action! If you’re interested in volunteering for Bible2School, learn more here

Ready … Let’s go…

LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be.

Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

 

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20 Feb 2024129. Teaching Kids To Speak The Truth In Love00:29:21

When kids need to speak the truth in love, what should they do? Kid problems may start small, but eventually they become adult-sized! Filling them with God’s truth daily and teaching them to handle conflict as Scripture instructs is critical if we want to see them grow in spiritual and emotional maturity. In this conversation between Kori & Lee, you’ll learn some practical tips to create an action plan on how to speak the truth in love with the children in your life. They share relatable experiences that will lovingly address conflict while keeping in step with God’s Word. When the world seeks to avoid conflict, we want to take the higher ground and confidently teach our children to boldly walk towards resolution.

 

Are you ready to hear practical examples of speaking the truth in love? Let’s go!

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. 

Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

 

Resources

John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, truth & life

John 3:16 - God loved the world & gave His only son

1 Corinthians 13 - the love chapter

Galatians 5 - The fruit of the Spirit

 

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05 Dec 2023120. Our Staff’s Christmas Traditions Round Table00:26:00

Welcome to our Staff Christmas Tradition round table! We are gathered together on comfy couches with warm apple cider in our hands by the fireplace, reflecting on Christmas and the traditions we have with our own kids to keep Jesus the center of this season. This can be tough to do – so that’s why we’re sharing fun traditions that will help you keep Jesus in Christmas too! We hope to bring you joy and fond memories that last for generations to come.

Ready to learn some Christmas traditions that matter now and in eternity? Let’s go!

 

Resources

Advent Prophecy Cards

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23 Aug 2022Episode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle Nietert00:32:52

Episode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle Nietert

Studies show that 1 in 3 kids struggle with a mental health issue. Today, Michelle Nietert, a licensed counselor, speaker and podcaster, talks with us about how kids' emotions are so important! Today, we are seeing anxiety and depression creep into our children's lives because their emotions are DRIVING the bus instead of just riding on it. Listen in as Michelle and Lee discuss ways to help our kids be resilient and have a healthy mindset by redirecting their thoughts. 

Ready ... Let's go....

MICHELLE NIETERT has been a licensed professional counselor for over 25 years and the coauthor of the award winning book Loved and Cherished: 100 Devotions for Girls, along with Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life and soon to be released God I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God series. A popular speaker on topics regarding mental health, faith and parenting, she is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, including her own “Raising Mentally Healthy Kids.” She and her husband Drew have been married almost two decades with two school aged children. Connect with Michelle and take her mindset quiz at YourMentalHealthCoach.com.

Resources For You: Michelle Nietert Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast Facebook Loved & Cherished Devo for Girls Cooperative Coparenting and Mediation Service Psalm 23 Awana

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09 May 2023Episode 90 - Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible w/Linsey Driskill00:25:22

“It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, so just take one day at a time” - this is the advice that Linsey Driskill, author and For Girls Like You Director of Development & Partnerships, wants to encourage you with as you navigate raising children in today’s culture. She shares stories from her mother-daughter devotional book, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, as well as conversational prompts and activities that will help you engage the girls in your life with scripture without being preachy! Her goal is to mold hearts for Jesus - hearts that want to follow Him no matter what the world around them says. 

LINSEY DRISKILL is the Director of Development & Partnerships for For Girls Like You, a non-profit ministry to tween girls and their parents. She is also the Author of Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible: A Creative Mother-Daughter Devotional for 6-10 year old girls and their moms. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, their triplets, and their Rhodesian Ridgeback pup. Linsey is passionate about encouraging families in following Jesus and His words, to love God and others. 

 

Resources:

Psalm 78:4

For Girls Like You website 

For Girls Like You on FB

For Girls Like You on IG

Free Digital copy of For Girls Like You Magazine

Subscribe to For Girls Like You (enter coupon code “Bible2School”)

Linsey's website

Linsey’s Devotional, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible

Linsey’s Beautiful Hearted Parenting on FB 

Linsey’s Beautiful Hearted Parenting on IG 

 

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24 Aug 2021A Practical Lesson for Prayer: Traffic Lights with Marie Good (Episode 8)00:16:54

Are the kids in your life asking lots of questions with school around the corner, like who is my teacher? Are my friends in my class? Will school be hard or easy? When kids pray over these questions, they also want to know if God will answer their prayers. Today, Bible2School teacher Marie Good shares how she uses a traffic light to teach children about prayer and how God answers. Ready to hear her practical prayer lesson? Let's go!

MARIE GOOD is an experienced Bible2School teacher and mom. She lives in Manheim, PA with her husband, three adult children, and daughter-in-law. Marie loves the open door and opportunity Bible2School offers to tell children they are valued and God loves them.

Resources: Story of Abraham and Sarah in Genesis: The promise given in Genesis 15, The promise fulfilled in Genesis 21 Psalm 38:15 Bible2School

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19 Nov 2024168. Teaching Kids to Disagree and Still Be Friends00:18:05

Our guest, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, is the founder of Foundation Worldview – a comparative worldview curriculum for kids and teens. Elizabeth points us back to the very beginning of God’s Word where we learn that we are all created to be His image bearers. With this in the forefront of our minds, she suggests wise ways we can teach kids to handle conversations where they don’t see eye-to-eye.

 

Are you ready to learn how to teach your kids to disagree and still be friends? 

 

ELIZABETH URBANOWICZ is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth spent the first decade of her professional career teaching elementary students at a Christian school. After completing her M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, Elizabeth started Foundation Worldview, an organization that helps Christian adults equip children to carefully evaluate every idea and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.

 

Resources

Foundation Worldview Website

Foundation Worldview FB & IG

Genesis 1:27: Let us make man in our image

 

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30 Nov 2021How Science Helps Kids Understand God’s Creation with Dr. Jennifer Rivera (Episode 22)00:29:38

Do your children ever wonder how science helps us explain and understand  God's creation?  Our guest today, Jennifer Hall Rivera, is a science educator at Answers in Genesis.  You won't want to miss her insights on connecting the historical account of Genesis to the science we're observing and studying today!

Ready to learn some tips on talking with children about the science of Genesis? Let's go....

JENNIFER HALL RIVERA serves as Education Content Administrator for Answers in Genesis and is a forensic science educator, speaker, and author.  She presents daily and develops top notch educational programs. Her experience in the field of forensic science includes employment in a crime scene unit, over a decade of teaching, journal publications, and numerous speaking events.

Resources For You: Answers in Genesis The Work of Your Hand Articles by Jennifer AiG Educational Programs Connect with Jennifer Hall Rivera on Facebook Connect with Ken Ham, Founder of Answers in Genesis, on Facebook

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11 Apr 2023Episode 86 - Worship is our WARship00:25:08

The Bible tells us to hide God’s Word in our hearts. As believers, we want it to become the substance of our souls! Stacy Vickroy is a Bible2School worship leader, and today she’s talking about the many faces of worship. You’ll hear how God orchestrated music throughout her life for His glory, how she shares this passion with our Bible2School kids and their families, & ways in which we can use worship as a tool to combat the enemy in our everyday lives! Worship can be our WARship, and one way we can fuel this ship is by hiding God’s Word in our hearts! 

Are you ready to get your worship on?  Let’s go!

STACY VICKROY is a stay at home mom of three school age boys and wife to her husband, Bart.  She volunteers as a worship leader at her local church and also in the Laurel Highlands Bible2School programs.  She has a passion for teaching children how to hide God's Word in their hearts (Psalm 119:11) through song, movement and sign language.

Resources For You:

Examples of Worship in Scripture:

The harp calms Saul's frenzied mind

Expressed without words in the woman at the well

The woman who washed Jesus’ feet 

Daniel -  It’s what you don’t worship

Paul & Silas -  singing in jail

Jeshosophat - worship made his enemies scatter

Psalm 119:9-11 

Isaiah 41:10 

Hebrews 13:8 

Isaiah 40:31 

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Seeds Family Worship Songs

Seeds Family Worship - Hebrews 13:8

Doorpost Songs

Psalm 119:9-11 - Hide the Word

1 John 1:7- Hide the Word

NT books of the bible - Slugs N Bugs

Father Abraham

I am a “C”

Toby Mac

Phil Whickham

Stacy’s Youtube B2S Playlist

 

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13 Aug 2024154. Raising Spiritual Champions00:28:59

A recent Barna Group study shows that only 4% of Americans hold to a Biblical worldview. Now, more than ever, it is our responsibility and privilege to teach the kids in our lives to be spiritual champions - those who transform culture with Biblical truth. 

Our guest, Dr. Adam Rasmussen, brings us great wisdom from a book by his colleague, Dr. George Barna, entitled, Raising Spiritual Champions, and it’s designed to help us teach. This book is for anyone who wants to have an impact on the next generation with the Gospel. 

Ready to hear how we can raise spiritual champions? Let’s go!

  1. ADAM RASMUSSEN is a Fellow at the Cultural Research Center and the Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at Arizona Christian University. He draws upon his 25 years of experience in Christian education to inspire students to thrive under the Lordship of Christ in all aspects of their lives. With a passion for helping students connect their faith with reason and culture, he guides them to make meaningful and relevant connections that go beyond mere academic study. Dr. Rasmussen is a magna cum laude graduate of Northwestern College, where he earned a BA in history. He also holds an MA in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College, as well as a PhD in Educational Studies with a focus on leadership and administration from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. His research interests include biblical literacy, educational ministries, and Christian apologetics.

 

Resources

Raising Spiritual Champions Book Website

Barna group research on worldview 

CRC Website                            

CRC Facebook         

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 - B2S theme verse; love God with all your heart and teach his commands diligently to your children

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever

John 8:31-32 - The truth will set you free (when you remain in my Word)

1 Timothy 4:7 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - In the last days people will become lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.

John 12:49 - Jesus only says what the Father tells him

John 15: - Abide in Him and bear much fruit 

Isaiah 40:31 - They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength

Romans 5:20-21 - God’s grace is greater than our sin

 

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04 Apr 2023Episode 85 - Bible Stories - One Lego at a Time!00:22:28

Do you want to take a guess how many lego blocks were sold in the US last year? Believe it or not, it’s in the 70 billions! There’s no debating the matter, legos are a big deal, and what better way to enjoy them than building Bible stories? Our guests today are a father & son team! They’re here to share their story of how the pandemic helped kick-start their very own business called Bible Builds, a program that makes it easy & fun for parents to teach kids God’s Word.

 

Ready to hear what Bible Builds and Shark Tank have in common? Let’s go!

 

BRIAN DIXON is the founder of Hope Media Network. His son, Ryland, started his own membership site called Bible Builds in the spring of 2020. The Dixons live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

Resources:

Bible Builds website

Bible Builds on IG

Hope Writers

Deuteronomy 6:7

James 1:22

Psalm 119:11

 

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21 Nov 2023118. Generosity Starts At Home00:25:15

Growing up on a dairy farm, Steve Herr learned early in life how to work hard, efficiently, and reap a harvest. You’ll hear how he was raised to prioritize family, neighbors and live a lifestyle of generosity. Steve shares the intentional ways his family has loved on others, beginning with strong Biblical values in their home. 

 

Ready to hear Steve’s advice for actively living out generosity? Let’s go!

 

STEVE HERR, Bible2School bus driver and volunteer, came into this world with two amazing privileges — an American citizen and Christian God-fearing parents. It took time to learn to appreciate these but he has come to understand the meaning of both. He believes that Jesus Christ died for his sins and the American soldier died for his freedom. When Steve was about 11 years old he professed Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. In so doing he has been spared a lot of heartache in this present life and has grown in his spiritual walk through the years and looks forward to eternal life with his creator God. Steve is blessed to have a faithful wife with whom to serve the Lord. They know that the most important thing in life is a personal relationship with God and that is what drives them to build a Christian heritage and support the ministries that profess a Bible believing perspective. 

 

Resources

Ephesians 6:1 - Obey your parents in the Lord for this is right

Matthew 22:39 - Love your neighbor as yourself

Acts 20:35 - It is more blessed to give than to receive

Matthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of God

Psalm 34:8 - Taste & See that the Lord is good

 

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01 Jul 2022Intentionally Sharing the Gospel with Alex Kendrick (Episode 6)00:23:10

Who loves when a good intention is followed through and we see the result of our efforts? We all do! Today we hear from movie director Alex Kendrick and his passion to intentionally share the gospel with everyone , especially the kids in our circle of influence. Alex feels intentionally sharing the hope of Jesus is so important for children and he'll us give some practical ways to do that. Ready to hear more about being intentional? Let's go....

ALEX KENDRICK has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed and co-wrote the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS, and FLYWHEEL. In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers have two films releasing: COURAGEOUS Legacy Edition, a remastered film with added scenes to mark the film’s 10th Anniversary; and Kendrick Brothers’ SHOW ME THE FATHER, their first feature-length documentary for which he served as an executive producer and writer. Alex co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed on “Fox & Friends,” CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. Alex and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.

Resources For You: The Kendrick Brothers Kendrick Brothers on Facebook Twitter @KendrickBros Show Me The Father Courageous Legacy

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08 Oct 2024162. The Importance of Intentionality00:28:41

Have you ever wondered if the family dinners, notes in the lunchboxes, and all the other little ways you intentionally show love and disciple a child are making a difference?  You'll want to tune in to hear our guest, Jonathan Pitts, as he discusses how hope, intentionality, consistency and even friendship has a lasting impact in the life of a child. 

 

Ready to be inspired? Let's go....

 

JONATHAN PITTS Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, ministry executive and pastor at Church of the City in Franklin, Tennessee. For nearly 20 years, Jonathan has served in executive leadership roles in Christian media, entertainment and the Church, including Executive Pastor at Church of the City, Executive Director at Dr. Tony Evans’ The Urban Alternative, manager to recording artist Anthony Evans, Jr., and current President of For Girls Like You Ministries, a ministry to tween girls and their parents. He is also on the leadership team and a chief strategist at a kingdom focused marketing and fundraising organization called Dunham and Company.

Jonathan is the author of 3 books including My Wynter Season: Seeing God’s Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief, a memoir that recaps his journey of being overwhelmed by God’s kindness through the loss of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He also co-authored She Is Yours: Trusting God As You Raise the Girl He Gave You. Jonathan co-founded For Girls Like You Ministries and continues to have a passion for raising and discipling the next generation of young women. 

The father of four beautiful daughters, Alena (20), Kaitlyn (17), Camryn and Olivia (15), and a newly born son, Jonathan Joshua Arrow, Jonathan has a rich redemptive story and is married to his best friend, Peta Pitts. Their family resides in Franklin, TN.

 

Resources For You:

Psalm 34:7 - The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him

My Wynter Season - Book

Psalm 128 - Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord

For Girls Like You

Christian Parenting

Connect with Jonathan @pittsjr26

Connect with For Girls Like You @forgirlslikeyou

 

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27 Jun 2023Episode 97 - Top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask: #3 - What happens after I die?00:26:24

Welcome to the third and final week of our June series covering the top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask! 

So far we’ve answered the questions “Where do I come from?” and “What’s my purpose?” Today Kori & Meredith will discuss “What happens after I die?” This question - along with everything we need for life and godly living - is answered in Scripture! We want you to be confident that you’re giving kids information that is true, helpful, and age appropriate!

Ready to answer the third spiritual question kids ask, “what happens after I die”?  Let’s go!

KORI PENNPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kids ages 14, 12 and 10. She loves coffee and morning quiet time with Jesus. In addition to family time, waterfalls, gardening, running, biking, reading and spiritual conversations are some of her greatest joys. 

Meredith has served as the Podcast Manager for Bible2School since June of 2022. She also enjoys volunteering as a small group leader with her local Bible2School and hosting dinners with her food enthusiast husband. 

 

Resources

James 2:26 - Our souls leave our bodies

2 Peter 3:9 - Forever with God

John 3:16 - Forever with God

Luke 23:39-43 - Thief on the Cross

Luke 16:19-31 - Rich man & Lazarus

Who will go to Hell?

Why Does God Send People to Hell?

How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell?

How Will I Enjoy Heaven if my Loved Ones are in Hell?

Psalm 115:16 - The Heavens belong to the Lord

Matthew 5:34 - Heaven is God’s throne

Acts 7:49 - Heaven is God’s throne

Hebrew 4:16 - Heaven is God’s throne of grace

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Heaven is our forever home & built by God

John 14:2 - Heaven has many rooms (or mansions)

Big, Big House -  Audio Adrenaline

1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 - we will see our loved ones

Luke 23:43 - immediately with Jesus in Paradise when we die as believers 

2 Peter 3:12–13 - New Heavens and New Earth

Episode #95 - Where do I come from?

Revelation 21:4 - A Place of “no mores”

Revelation 20:6 - Death will be conquered

Heaven  by Randy Alcorn

Heaven for Kids by Randy Alcorn

Tough Questions about life after death Randy Alcorn video clip

Exodus 1 - Shiprah & Puah, Hebrew Midwives

Doubting Thomas ; Unless I see I won’t believe - John 20:24-25

Doubting Thomas Believes - John 20:26-28

 

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14 Feb 2023Episode 78 - Transforming the World through Mentorship00:27:16

Have you ever heard of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes? Or, maybe you’ve heard it called “FCA”. This ministry has been around for more than 65 years & has spread to over 100 countries! Their mission is to reach every coach and athlete with the gospel of Jesus Christ, beginning in the 5th grade! It’s mentorship in sport form, and today, I get to introduce you to one of Bible2School’s partners, by way of their Mid-Atlantic FCA director, Chris Rich. You get to hear a bit about his own journey with FCA, relish with us in some awesome God stories, and learn how to connect with an FCA near you!

Ready to hear how we can see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches & athletes? Let's go....

CHRIS RICH was born and raised in Frederick, MD.  An avid sports fan, he grew up playing football and basketball, and continued his football career at Grove City College in Pennsylvania.  After college, he began his journey with FCA as a Local Area Representative, then moved into the Frederick County, MD Director role.  Upon moving to Pennsylvania, he served as the PA State Director and now is honored to serve at the regional level.  He and his wife Johanna, currently live in Pennsylvania with their 2 boys, Blake and Carter.

"My vision for FCA is something that we could only do together. We want to see athletes and coaches rise up and be Spiritual Leaders in their community. We know that Leaders shape culture and culture creates the next generation of leaders. We believe that if we can reach the heart of the coach and help him/her develop a healthy team culture we will see young men and women come out of sports and influence the world for Jesus Christ.”

 

Resources For You:

FCA Website

FCA on Facebook

FCA on Instagram

Romans 8:28 ESV

 

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29 Nov 2022Episode 69 - The 8 Great Smarts00:32:06

Did you know Jesus died so that we may have ABUNDANT life, not just a life? Did you also know that children can only live an abundant life if they know who they are, and that they are known? Our guest today, Kathy Koch, wants to drive home the point that every kid is smart - and as we learn which type of smart, we can adapt our teaching styles in ways that have great potential to change everything for the better. Our hope is that you leave here today with fresh ideas of how to teach the children in your circle of influence so that they feel known by you. And even better, that they are known by God.

Ready to learn about the “8 Great Smarts” with Kathy & Lee? Let’s go…

KATHY KOCH (pronounced “Cook”) is a parenting and childhood expert, the founder of Celebrate Kids, a popular speaker and radio guest, an expert for two of Kirk Cameron’s documentary movies, and an author of 6 books for Moody Publishers. She has loved Jesus for almost her whole life and her faith and desire to serve and glorify God is the foundation of her ministry.

 

Resources For You:

Celebrate Kids Website

8 Great Smarts Book

Celebrate Kids on FB

Celebrate Kids on IG

 

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12 Apr 2022FUN Ways to Explain the Easter Story to Children with Meredith Steidler (Episode 39)00:18:55

FUN Ways to Explain the Easter Story to Children

Easter is a celebration of Jesus conquering death so we can be with Him in Heaven one day. This can be a challenging story for some kids to grasp, especially the crucifixion. Do you know how to explain the Easter story to the kids in your life? We're here to help!

In this podcast episode, we chat with our friend Meredith Steidler and explore FUN ways to explain Easter to kids of all ages. We also reference a few helpful and engaging resources that you can use at home to make it easier! Have you heard of Resurrection eggs? This is an engaging way to tell kids about the Easter story while tying in the cultural tradition of Easter eggs. Don’t miss this fun and helpful episode!

Ready ... Let's go....

MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kiddos ages 12, 10 and 9. She adores waterfalls and sunsets, kayaking, running, biking, and reading – anything that gets her closer to the beauty of God’s amazing creation. She also loves coffee and morning quiet time with Jesus. Meredith works part-time for a financial adviser and directs Bible2School for two schools in the Manheim Township School District (Lancaster, PA).

Resources For You: CBA Cross Resurrection Eggs on Amazon Airplane Cross Matthew 21:5  Luke 23

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12 Dec 2023121. When Your Child and Their Teacher Disagree about Christmas00:22:52

Hopefully you’re already immersed in the joy of the Christmas season and well on your way to completing your shopping lists…but are you ready for the conversations that may come up this time of year between your child and their school teacher? 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas, yet it seems many do not know their legal lane in the public school setting when it comes to expressing faith during the holidays.

In this episode, Kori & Lee discuss how you can kindly educate others about the religious rights children have in public school and how to voice their beliefs well. 

Are you ready to hear how your kids can legally proclaim that Jesus is the reason for the season in their classroom? Let’s go!

 

Resources

Gateways to Better Education website

Religious Expression in Public Schools - PDF from the U.S. Department of Education’s Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. 

John 3:16 - Eternal Life

 

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31 Jan 2023Episode 76 - God’s Call To Care for the Orphans00:32:34

Continuing on in the January theme of Sanctity of Life, today we hear from Tyler & Monica Herr about their journey of obedience to the Lord through the foster care system.  A Lymphoma diagnosis pushed biological children out of their minds - but also started more serious conversations and prayer about foster care. Listen to how God guides and winds them on an unexpected adventure towards adoption. He is faithful, and He is our Redeemer!

Ready to be challenged by God’s command to care for the poor and orphaned through the Herr’s journey? Let’s go!

TYLER & MONICA HERR entered the world of foster care in 2017. Tyler is a middle school math and science teacher and Monica is a registered nurse, working as a case manager for a neurological recovery program. They have a passion for foster care and adoption and believe it is an opportunity to live out the Gospel.

 

Resources For You:

National Foster Care & Adoption Directory Search

Deuteronomy 10:18-19

James 1:27

 

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13 Feb 2024128. The Truth about our Worldview00:34:50

If we want the next generation to be God followers, standing firm on His Word without apology, we need to be intentionally teaching the kids in our lives how to do this. Our guest, Ken Ham, is the founder of Answers in Genesis, which is an apologetics organization founded on the words from 1 Peter 3:15 which tell us to be ready to give an answer for what we believe. You may know Ken from his famous debates with Bill Nye the Science guy, or possibly you’ve visited one of his two parks, the Creation Museum & Ark Encounter. Regardless of whether or not you’ve heard of Ken, you’re in for a treat as he speaks to the difference between teaching children HOW to think instead of WHAT to think, and the importance of starting our thinking from God’s Word, not man’s. 

 

Ready to hear how to build up a next generation of people who will stand firm on a Biblical Worldview? Let’s go!

KEN HAM is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests. A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for his 2014 evolution/creation debate with Bill Nye, TV’s “The Science Guy.” Ham hosts the daily radio program Answers, now on 1,000 stations. He’s also the founder of the award-winning Answers magazine. In 2020, Ham launched Answers TV, an ambitious streaming service. His website of AnswersInGenesis.org has twice won the top award from the National Religious Broadcasters for best website.

A prolific blogger and author of more than 30 books, Ham’s newest releases are Divided Nation (about today’s culture wars) and the devotional commentary Creation to Babel.

Ken and his wife Mally have 5 children and 18 grandchildren and reside in Northern Kentucky.

 

Resources

Answers In Genesis Website

Answers in Genesis on FB & IG

Creation Museum Website

Ark Encounter Website

1 Peter 3:15 - be ready to give an answer

Deuteronomy 6 - train your children in the way of the Lord

Psalm 78 - teach the next generation

Joshua 4:20-24 - Joshua and the 12 stones

Debate with Bill Nye the Science Guy

 

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24 May 2022Helping Our Children See Jesus with Tom Luttmann (Episode 45)00:32:30

Helping Our Children See Jesus with Tom Luttmann

Helping children see Jesus is what our partner, Bible Visuals International, is all about!  We're going to hear from Tom Luttmann, Bible Visuals International's Executive Director, about how they support the efforts of ministries who evangelize and disciple children, and how we can apply the lessons they have learned from ministry partners in our own homes.

Ready to be inspired by this dynamic ministry? Let's go....

TOM LUTTMANN has served as Executive Director of Bible Visuals International since 2010. He is originally from Nova Scotia, Canada and maintains a love of the history and culture of the Maritimes. Before coming to BVI, Tom served in Christian education as a teacher and textbook author. Besides serving with BVI, Tom is a Good News Club teacher with CEF and serves on the board of Manheim Township Bible2School. He and his wife Betsy have five children and reside in Neffsville, Pennsylvania.

Resources For You: Bible Visuals International Genesis 18:19 Bible Visuals Family Worship - the Gospel of Mark Depths of Grace - the Life of John Newton Beautiful Feet Upon the Mountains

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28 Jan 2025175. Why Are There Bad Things in The World?00:06:36

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “Why are there bad things in the world?,” and stay tuned for a connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God. 

 

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30 Apr 2024139. 5 Ways Children Can Express Their Faith With Others in Public School00:21:08

Bible2School is on a mission to redefine how America thinks about religion during the public school day. ‘Separation of church and state’ does not mean our children need to leave their faith at the front door of the school.

In this previous episode, we heard from Sr. Counsel Matt Sharp from Alliance Defending Freedom, who discussed some of the rights students have to express their faith in public school. Now, this conversation zeros in on 5 specific ways we can encourage our kids to express their faith with others while in school!

As we learn to teach our kids how to openly express their faith with others, they’ll start growing into leaders who make a lasting impact for God’s kingdom on earth! There’s nothing more inspirational than hearing stories of bold faith in action, especially in the lives of children.

Are you ready to hear 5 ways kids can express their faith with others during their school day? Let’s go!

 

MATT SHARP serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy and focuses on state and local legislative matters.

Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights. He has testified before the United States Congress on the importance of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school talent show. He authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of nearly 9,000 students, parents, and community members asking the Court to uphold students’ right to privacy against government intrusion.

Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.

 

Resources

Alliance Defending Freedom Website

Alliance Defending Freedom on FB

Alliance Defending Freedom on IG

Alliance Defending Freedom on X

Bible2School’s FREE Guide: God Was NOT Taken Out Of Public Schools!

 

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09 Nov 2021Mental & Spiritual Health for Children with Michelle Nietert (Episode 19)00:33:48

Are you curious how mental and spiritual health go hand in hand and impact a child?  Today's guest, Michelle Nietert, has over 20 years experience as a professional counselor with children and is sharing her incredible knowledge and experiences with us!

Ready to be encouraged and learn from Michelle? Let's go....

MICHELLE NIETERT is a professional counselor for over 20 years, well versed in equipping people to manage difficult emotions and speaks often about boundaries, self-control, anger, sadness, and stress. She leads a team of over 15 counselors as the Clinical Director and Founder of Community Counseling Associates.  She has authored the book Loved and Cherished and hosts the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids podcast.   Michelle is the mom of two school-aged children and believes that parenting is one of her highest current callings.  She is passionate about discipling them as well as equipping them to not only be successful in their endeavors but to also become great people of character who love God.  Michelle and her husband Drew have been married for almost two decades and reside in Texas. 

Resources For You: Your Mental Health Coach, Michelle Nietert Find Michelle on Facebook Community Counseling Associates Community Counseling on Facebook Cooperative Co-parenting and Mediation Services Loved and Cherished Raising Mentally Healthy Kids Podcast Jeremiah 29:11 Proverbs 13:12 Isaiah 40:31

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01 Mar 2022When Kids Ask Tough Questions, like “What Happens After I Die?” with Stephanie Smith (Episode 33)00:24:10

When Kids Ask Tough Questions, like “What Happens After I Die?”

It’s no secret that kids are thinkers, and they can ask tough questions that might leave us speechless. At Bible2School, there are three questions we hear the most from kids. One of them is “What happens after I die?”

Stephanie Smith, Bible2School’s Director of Operations, is a former teacher and helped write our curriculum for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. She has experience with answering these tough questions and she unpacks some important topics that might come along with this deep question, such as “What is Heaven like?” and “What does this mean for living life now?” 

As parents and caretakers, it’s important to understand that it’s ok if we can’t immediately answer a tough question. Fortunately, we’ve been given a great resource — the Bible — to point them to! Curious about the other 2 questions we hear the most? Check out our blog [3 Important Life Questions Kids Ask](https://www.bible2school.com/blog/3-important-life-questions-kids-ask/).

Ready for some inspiration? Let’s go…

 

 

STEPHANIE SMITH is Bible2School's Director of Operations, keeping everything running smoothly so more children can hear about Jesus! She is a former teacher and leads Bible2School's Curriculum Team in developing lessons that are Christ-centered, age appropriate, and fun!

Steph is married to her husband, Jeff, and together they have three daughters who are all Bible2School alumni. The family loves to camp and travel together. Steph is also a musician, playing at church and with the Lancaster Marimba Ensemble in addition to teaching percussion at the local high school.

Resources For You: Luke 23:43 John 14:6 Revelation 20:11-15 Revelation 20-22 Romans 14: 7-8 John 10:28 3 Important Life Questions Kids Ask Bible Gateway The Bible app

 

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07 Mar 2023Episode 81 - Mama Bear Apologetics w/Hillary Morgan Ferrer00:33:41

Let's talk Apologetics. Do you wonder why statistics show that such a high number of kids are talked out of their faith by the time they leave for college? Our guest today, Hillary Morgan Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics, explains this is because they were never talked INTO it in the first place! We can do more than lay our hands on these kids and ask the Lord to protect them from other worldviews —we can prepare them. Are the kids in your life babies or teens? Stay tuned, as today you will hear there is no age too young or old to start speaking objective and subjective truth into our children’s lives! It’s time to help the next generation know why they believe what they believe.

Ready to hear how the world is our curriculum and we as parents are the program? Let’s go…

HILLARY MORGAN FERRER is the founder of Mama Bear Apologetics®, and has a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She has a master’s in biology, and her specialties are in cultural apologetics, the relationship between science and faith, and understanding the root causes of doubt.

 

Resources For You:

Mama Bear on Facebook

Mama Bear on IG

Mama Bear on Twitter

Ephesians 6:12

 

Mama Bear Book Links:

Mama Bear Apologetics

Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality

Mama Bear Apologetics Study Guide

Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality

Discipleship Workbook

 

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18 Oct 2022Episode 63 - Deuteronomy 6: Loving God with all your heart, soul & might00:22:33

Did you know that the FIRST thing God says to the Israelites after giving them the ten commandments is to teach them to their children? Yep! In Deuteronomy 6, God commands us to impress His word on our children ALL.THE.TIME. But how?! Thankfully it doesn’t have to be a sermon - it can be simple!

First, we have to love the Lord with all that WE are in order to authentically teach this to the kids in our lives. Then, we get to talk about it with them in our homes, as we walk along the road, when we lie down, and when we wake!

Listen in to learn more about loving God with all you’ve got as Lee & Kori discuss the greatest commandment given to us in scripture.

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

 

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Bible2School on FB

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Dueteronomy 6

 

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31 Oct 2023Episode 115 - The Power of Prayer00:33:44

Ready to hear some awesome Bible2School Godstories? You’ll fall in love with Tim & Esther’s heart for this ministry that they call the “God-given answer for reaching hearts and lives of young people'!'

Our guests remind us we can be excited to watch what God is going to do in the lives of the children we pray for. As Esther said, “We keep praying in faith believing that God will bring our children, our grandchildren, and our great grandchildren into His family because we believe in Him and His power to do that.”

Ready to hear about the power of prayer? Let’s go!

ESTHER HERITAGE is a wife, mother of three married daughters, a fourth one already home with Jesus, grandmother of nine and great grandmother of two, and a retired oncology nurse.  Serving beside her husband Tim and raising their daughters led them to fully rely on God through prayer. Praying for others and seeing God’s faithful answers has deeply affected Esther’s faith and love for Jesus. Loving to teach children about Him was another passion, so when she heard about the Bible2School program in the summer of 2012, God burdened her heart to volunteer for this ministry as a teacher. She saw the tremendous impact this program had on children and it wasn’t long until her husband and daughter joined her in this local mission field, making it a family ministry which they all have loved!

 

Resources

Psalm 34:3 Oh magnify the Lord

Phil 4:6-9 - don’t be anxious

 

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06 Jun 2023Episode 94 - The Importance of Teaching Kids a Biblical Worldview00:26:27

Do the kids in your life have a clear view of the world as God sees it, or do they need some gentle coaching to be shaped and molded into God’s truth? This is where our conversation turns to sunglasses…

Kori & Lee talk about three different types of sunglass lenses, and why it’s so important for children to see the world through God’s holy lens, brought into focus by the Bible! We want it to be second nature for our kids to process life through a Biblical worldview because this will guide them to truth which in turn guides them to hope - and  we know that Jesus is the hope of the world!  We aren’t always going to be there to guide them, so we want to be sure they have on their Biblical worldview sunglasses…

Ready to hear the 3 types of protective lenses kids need in order to see clearly? Let’s go…

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors. Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.

 

Resources:

Similar Podcast Episodes:

Mamabear Apologetics

Teaching Kids To Think Like Christ Not Culture

How Do You Know The Bible Is True?

 

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15 Mar 2022Encouraging Creativity with Bible Story Skits with Jody Grasser (Episode 35)00:22:30

Encouraging Creativity with Bible Story Skits

Feel like you’re running out of creativity when it comes to teaching the Bible to the kids in your life? We’re here to help!

In this episode, Bible2School teacher, Jody Grasser, talks about the power of engaging children’s creativity and imagination through skits to help them remember Bible stories. Jody is passionate about God’s Word and she has some great examples of skits and props that are sure to bring the Bible to life. She also provides some excellent teaching points to help make the stories relevant and even more engaging for children. 

Don’t miss this fun episode! And, be sure to check out our most recent [Bible2School At Home Resource](https://www.bible2school.com/bible2school-at-home/) that encourages your kids to find various props around the house to create a Bible skit! Feel free to take pictures or a video and share with us — we would love to see what your kids come up with!

 

JODY GRASSER is a life-long resident of the Johnstown PA area. She and her husband Steve have been involved in various aspects of children's ministry since the 1980's, at home and oversees! They have 5 adult children and 6 grandchildren, all of whom they enjoy visiting whenever possible. They also are very involved in caring for their elderly parents. Going on long walks with their dog Bo is a favorite activity each day!

Jody serves as a large group leader and a small group leader with Bible2School Laurel Highlands, in the Richland School District program.  She absolutely loves seeing the children grasp the truth of God's Word.  Reinforcing how dearly God loves each child and that He will never leave them is a passion of Jody's heart. She so appreciates the loving group of volunteers that she is blessed to serve alongside with.

 

Resources For You: David & Goliath Adam & Eve The Prodigal Son Bible2School At Home Resource

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17 Sep 2024159. How Prayer Ignited Book Reports about the Bible in a Public School00:29:27

Mandy Ulrich has been a public school teacher for 29 years, with the last 12 spent educating at an intermediate school. You’ll hear her testimony and be amazed at how it ties together years of prayer, 5th graders, and the Word of God. You will leave here inspired by what God delights to do with our prayers, and educated as to what your kids’ religious liberties can look like in public school.

Are you ready to hear how prayer ignited students to write book reports on the Bible in a public school? Let’s go!

MANDY ULRICH has been happily married for 29 years and is blessed with 3 children and 6 grandchildren.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, gardening, reading, and riding motorcycles. She has been teaching since 1995, educating a range of grades from first to sixth grade. For the last 12 years Mandy has been teaching at an intermediate school and continues to grow as a teacher as God shows her how to be light in the public schools.  

 

Resources

The story of Zaccheus - Luke 19:1-10

Light in the darkness - John 1:5

 

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02 Aug 2022Episode 52 - Helping Kids Overcome Insecurity with Jessie Seneca00:26:29

Episode 52 - Helping Kids Overcome Insecurity with Jessie Seneca

Children are battling with high levels of insecurity starting at such an early age. They have this unspoken pressure to measure up to the world's standards as they are exposed to social media and the internet. Jessie talks to us about building these young ones up - encouraging and helping them to grow their confidence. She shares the truth that the closer we become to Christ the more secure we are going to be, and the more confident because we have been with Him!  Listen in as Jessie & Kori share stories of how they speak truth and build confidence in children's lives...

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JESSIE SENECA is a national speaker, author, leadership trainer and the founder of More of Him Ministries, SHE Leads leadership conference, and The Real Mom Conference. She has a passion to help women experience God’s Word for themselves as she encourages you to move into a “wholehearted” lifestyle, one devoted fully to God. She lives in Bethlehem, PA with her husband, John. They have two daughters and two wonderful sons-in-law, and Jessie is enjoying being a Mimi. Most days you can find Jessie walking her two fury friends, Murphy and Baxter. 

Resources For You: More of Him Ministries John 3:30 Lies Girls Believe by Dana Gresh Ephesians 2:10 You Are Special by Max Lucado Psalm 139:17-18 Fruit of the Spirit Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Raising Girls, Diaper to Diamond Acts 4:13 Facebook Instagram

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20 Jun 2023Episode 96 - Top 3 Spiritual Questions Kids Ask: #2 - What’s my purpose?00:29:41

Kids ask GREAT questions, and here at the podcast we want to hand you the tools to answer those questions with excellence! Everything we need to know about life and godliness is in Scripture - it’s created to be our instruction book for life. Last week we started a mini-series that covers the top three spiritual questions kids ask, starting with “Where do I come from?” This week, our question to answer is “What’s My Purpose?” Kori and Meredith dig deep to uncover what our purpose truly is and discuss how we can teach this to the kids in our lives! Our conversations will help you guide and inspire the next generation so they can be a powerhouse for God’s kingdom here on earth. You’ll be able to use these tools to pray over your children, start conversations, and disciple them! 

Ready to unpack what scripture says about our purpose? Let’s go!

KORI PENNPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kids ages 14, 12 and 10. She loves coffee and morning quiet time with Jesus. In addition to family time, waterfalls, gardening, running, biking, reading and spiritual conversations are some of her greatest joys. 

Meredith has served as the Podcast Manager for Bible2School since June of 2022. She also enjoys volunteering as a small group leader with her local Bible2School and hosting dinners with her food enthusiast husband. 

 

Resources

Apart from me you can do nothing John 15:5

Nothing good dwells in my flesh Romans 7:18

All things created by and for God - Colossians 1:16

How To fully Know & Be Known by God w/Mo Aiken Ep 16

Identity in Christ w/Cindy Bultema Ep 74

Parenting the Whole-hearted Child w/Jeannie Cunnion Ep 50

Created in the image of God - Gen 1:27

Fearfully and wonderfully made - Psalm 139:14

Chosen by God - Eph 1:3-8

Kings Kids - 1 John 3:1

Delighted In - Zeph 3:17

Heirs w/God - Rom 8:16-17

God’s masterpiece - Eph 2:8-10

Believe in your heart & declare with your lips - Romans 10:9

New Creation in Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:17

Wait until you’ve been clothed with Holy Spirit power - Luke 24:49

Pentecost - Acts 2

Keep in step with the Spirit - Galatians 5:25

Fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23

Fruits of the Spirit SONG

Confirm your calling and election - 2 Peter 1:3-11

 

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05 Mar 2024131. Intentional Habits for Discipling Your Kids00:26:17

Bonni Greiner started her speaking journey 35 years ago where she was asked to talk about her Jewish upbringing in front of a church full of Mennonite women! As her relationship with Christ bloomed, God continued to ignite her passion to encourage and equip young moms. She not only raised 8 of her own children but lovingly feeds into her 14 grandchildren! You’ll be inspired by her words of wisdom as she shares the top habits in her household that were effective, as well as a few parenting changes she would make if she could do it all again!

 

Ready to glean from Bonni’s years of parenting wisdom? Let’s go!

 

BONNI GREINER is married to Nevin and is the mother of 8 adult children and 14 grandchildren. She was raised a Jew in the metropolitan Philadelphia area. She fell in love with and married Nevin, who she met in college. After marriage, she moved to his family’s hog farm as a new Christian and wife. Bonni had never tasted pork products and had no knowledge of farm life or Christianity. She quickly became a distinguished motivational speaker for women’s groups and is passionate about helping younger moms enjoy their roles as wives and mothers. 

Resources

Hero Tales - A Family Treasury of True Stories

Psalm 37:4 - God gives us the desire of our heart

10 Curses That Block The Blessing by Larry Huch

Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ, it’s no longer I who live

Luke 9:23 - if anyone would come after me he must take up his cross and follow me

Psalm 119:11 - Hide God’s Word in your heart

Dueteronomy 6:4-9 - teach God’s Word diligently to your children

Godly Character Traits - a printable guide for families

Bonni on  FB

Bonni's Monthly Newsletter for Mom's

 

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28 May 2024143. Colliding with Culture: Teaching our Kids to Ask the Next Question00:29:35

Did you know that, according to a recent Barna study, only 4% of those who call themselves Christians hold to a Biblical Worldview? This episode will help you teach kids to question what they are being told, so that when their faith collides with culture, they can grow in their faith, not out of it. Kori & Lee discuss faith & culture collisions such as evolution, gender ideology, moral relativism, victimhood and YOLO. You’ll leave with some great conversation starters for your next kid convo!

 

Ready to teach kids to ask the next question when their faith collides with culture? Let’s go!

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. 

Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.”

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

Resources

Romans 12:2 - Don’t be conformed, be transformed

Ephesians 6:13-18 - Armor of God

Genesis 1:27 & 31 - Made in God’s image - it is good!

Romans 3:23 - All have sinned

Romans 3:10 - none are righteous, not one!

1 John 1:8 – If we say we haven’t sinned, we are lying

John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, truth & life

Phil 2:4-9 – Love others more than yourself like Jesus who was obedient even to death

Matthew 20:28 – serve others like Jesus who gave his life

Matthew 6:19-21 – lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven 

 

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02 Jul 2024148. Helping Your Kids To Become Godly Influencers00:29:30

When it comes to the biggest concerns you have for your kids, what’s the highest ranking on your list? According to a recent Barna study, over 73% of American parents are concerned about their child’s spiritual development. 

In this episode, Lee and Meredith discuss how to teach kids to become the Godly influencers they are called to be!

It may seem challenging to disciple children in the ways of the Lord when the world provides so many opposing influences, but as a believer, you are equipped with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms – you have everything you need for life and Godliness, and you get to teach this to the next generation! 

 

Are you ready to hear 4 ways to help your kids become Godly influencers?  Let’s go!

 

MEREDITH STEIDLER loves parenting with her husband, Calvin, and their 3 kids ages 11, 13 and 15. She adores waterfalls, strength training, biking, and reading – anything that gets her closer to the beauty of God’s creation. Meredith works as the Podcast Manager for Bible2School and enjoys volunteering with 4th grade Bible2School in her community. 

Resources

Barna Study - Research on Children’s Spiritual Development  

Stickyfaith by Dr. Kara E. Powell

1 Corinthians 15:33 - bad company corrupts good character

Proverbs 17:17  - a friend loves at all times

Proverbs 18:24 - a friend sticks closer than a brother

Proverbs 27:17 - iron sharpens iron

Philippians 4 - Paul’s appeal for steadfastness & unity

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 - Bible2School theme verse

Colson’s Story

Colson on You CAN Tell The Children Podcast

Ivy’s Story

 

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22 Oct 2024164. Quick Answers To Tough Questions00:28:17

Did you know you don’t have to hold a PhD to defend your faith? It’s true! What you DO need is a Biblical worldview. Bryan Osborne from Answers in Genesis joins us to give quick answers to tough questions about our faith.

In this episode you’ll learn that God’s Word can be trusted about everything, including matters of evolution, dinosaurs and how Cain got his wife!

Are you ready to learn quick answers to tough questions about your faith with your kids? Let’s go!

 

BRYAN OSBORNE is a dynamic speaker and apologetics expert with a passion for defending biblical authority and reaching the lost with the gospel. He is the author of Woke Injustice, Quick Answers to Tough Questions, and Quick Answers to Social Issues. With over 20 years of experience teaching and equipping youth and families, Bryan’s practical, engaging style equips believers of all ages with biblical truth, helping Christians defend their faith. He currently serves with Answers in Genesis, speaking at conferences and churches around the world.

 

Resources

AIG website

AIG on FB & IG

Quick Answers to Tough Questions by Bryan Osborne

2 Corinthians 10:5 - Take every thought captive

 

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15 Oct 2024163. Family Discipleship - You CAN Do This!00:23:02

What does it look like to share your faith and teach kids to obey everything Christ commanded? What is your responsibility in these matters according to the Word of God? Adam Griffin, co-author of the book, Family Discipleship, and host of the Family Discipleship Podcast, answers this and more, zeroing in on the truth that Family Discipleship is critically important and mostly ordinary.

 

Ready to hear how you CAN disciple your family? Let’s go!

 

ADAM GRIFFIN (DEdMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is the host of the Family Discipleship Podcast and the author of several books and resources for families. Adam is married to Chelsea Lane, and they have three sons – Oscar, Gus, and Theodore.

 

Resources

Deuteronomy 6:4-7 - Love the Lord with all your heart; teach your children the ways of the Lord

Matthew 28 - The Great Commission; teach people everywhere to obey what Christ commanded

Romans 12:2 - Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

Intentional Father by John Tyson

 

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07 Jan 2025172. What is Bible2School?00:05:05

Join Meredith as she answers the question, “What is Bible2School?,” and stay tuned for a  connecting moment to help you engage your children with the Word of God. 

 

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28 Sep 2021How to Help Your Kids’ Face Fears like the Heroes in the Bible with Lee Nienhuis (Episode 13)00:25:19

What would our life look like to help our children face fear just like our heroes in the Bible? Today we're talking with Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids, and co-host of the You CAN Tell The Children Podcast.

Ready to explore how to walk our kids through their fears by leading with faith? Let's go....

Guest Bio LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be. Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.

Resources For You: Lee Nienhuis Brave Moms, Brave Kids by Lee Nienhuis Jehoshaphat's narrative in 2 Chronicles 20 Gideon's narrative in Judges 7

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05 Jul 2022Our Favorite Episode - Bible Songs & Kids with Lisa Landis (Episode 49)00:20:17

Today we are going back to one of our most loved episodes with Lisa Landis, Kids Cookie Break Host on WJTL, FM90.3.  Lisa & Kori explore how music can be used to introduce children to Jesus in fun and memorable ways!

Ready to add some catchy, biblical songs to your playlist? Let's go!

LISA LANDIS hosts the Afternoon Drive 3-7pm on FM 90.3 WJTL.  She is also the creator & host of The Kids Cookie Break heard Saturday mornings 9-noon on WJTL and Wednesday nights 7-8p on Jump 105.3 FM Pittsburgh.  KCB aims to educate, empower and entertain kids of all ages.  Lisa is also a commercial voice over artist for WGAL-TV. When she's not working, or zipping around in the KCB Cookie Car, you will find Lisa hanging with her husband John (and sometimes 23-year-old son Alex) watching movies (or British Television), volunteering at church and Historic Rockford, visiting favorite shops and restaurants in downtown Lancaster, gardening, cooking, and/or working on restoring a late 19th century mill.   

Resources For You: Kids Cookie Break  WJTL Slugs and Bugs Colin Buchanan ApologetiX Veggie Tales Steven Courtney Phredd

Favorite KCB Bible/scripture memory songs: In the Belly of the Whale - Newsboys Fruit of the Spirit - Uncle Charlie Old Testament (aka Ice Cream Song) - Phil Joel Old Testament Song - Slugs and Bugs New Testament Song - Slugs and Bugs Floating Zoo - Phredd Baa! We're Lambs - ApologetiX Not Logs Lincoln - ApologetiX In The Beginning - The Donut Man

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14 Nov 2023117. How Do You Protect Your Child Against Harmful Cultural Elements In The School System?00:31:07

Did you know that only 1% of Gen Z has a Biblical worldview? So it came as no surprise that we recently discovered the #1 question Christian parents ask is, “How can I best protect my child from harmful cultural elements while still keeping them in the public school system?” Kori & Lee’s conversation shifts the paradigm from “how can we protect” to “how can we prepare” our children to stand firm in their faith and know the rights they have in their schools. We want our kids to graduate high school confident and ready for the world - and the best way to do that is to walk closely alongside them in truth right now.

Ready to prepare your kids to stand firm in their faith at school no matter what culture is pushing? Let’s go!

 

Resources

Alliance Defending Freedom Website 

Bible2School Website

Moms in Prayer Website 

John 1:5:  darkness will not overcome the light

 

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17 Jan 2023Episode 74 - Identity in Christ with Cindy Bultema00:25:36

God’s Word is transformative in every way, and our guest, Cindy Bultema, shares how she learned this to be true! Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of girls worldwide, Cindy shares with us how important connection and scripture are when it comes to helping kids know their Identity in Christ. Today she will share her own testimony, some staggering statistics, and provide insight and valuable resources we can use to help the children in our lives know who their heavenly Father says they are.

Ready to hear how lies don’t stick to truth-filled kids? Let’s go!

CINDY BULTEMA has a powerful testimony of overcoming loss and addiction. Once a young mom who suffered from years of addiction, an eating disorder and a near fatal overdose, she now leads thousands of young girls into a loving relationship with Jesus as the Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of girls worldwide. Cindy’s unique understanding of the needs of girls, women, and families today allows her to serve audiences with authenticity and hope. She passionately equips and inspires moms, mentors, and ministry leaders on topics such as Faith & Family, Understanding Today’s Girls, Ministry Leadership, Encouragement for Women, Journeying through Grief & Overcoming Addiction.

 

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Cindy's Website: https://www.cindybultema.com/

Cindy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindybultema/

Cindy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.bultema

GEMS Website: https://gemsgc.org/

GEMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gemsgirlsclubs/

GEMS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GEMSGirlsClubs

A to Z Who God is List

A to Z Identity List

 

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09 Aug 2022Episode 53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder00:30:24

Episode #53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder

What does failing have to do with thriving?  Brenda uses the phrase "don't steal the struggle" when talking about allowing kids to fall in order to soar. As parents, caregivers, and friends, we want to come alongside the children in our lives and save them from the pain of messing up, when in fact, working through mess-ups is the very thing they need! It gives them the confidence to know they CAN problem solve on their own — and this leads them towards the independence God created them for.

Kori & Brenda chat about the difference between children who thrive and those who fall behind, and how we can create a safe place for them to make mistakes, working towards the goal of GROWTH not achievement. How do we lay down that desire to control all the outcomes? Brenda reminds us that God WILL reveal to us what is best for our children -  we can TRUST the ONE who is in control!

Ready to hear how we can prepare our children to launch well? Let's go....

BRENDA L. YODER is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, school counselor, speaker, and author. She’s authored "Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind", "Balance, Busyness & Not Doing It All", *has been featured in *The Washington Post, Guideposts* and in *Chicken Soup for the Soul *books. She’s the co-host of the [Midlife Mom Podcast](https://anchor.fm/midlifemomspodcast) and [Midlife Mom Facebook Community](https://www.facebook.com/groups/fledgeparentforum). Brenda specializes in faith, life, and family beyond the storybook image.

Resources For You: Brenda Yoder Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind Balance, Busyness & Not Doing It All Facebook Instagram

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19 Mar 2024133. What Is Truth?00:29:00

Elizabeth Urbanowicz, Founder & CEO of Foundation Worldview, says that before we can introduce our children to who God is, they have to understand that truth is objective. This is the reason Elizabeth authored the book, “What Is Truth?” with a target audience of preschoolers and their families. In this interview we discuss the importance of truth and how to practically teach it to the kids in our lives no matter what their age. You’ll leave this conversation feeling confident that you CAN train the kids in your lives to be apologetics who stand on the Word of God!

Ready to learn how to teach children to discern truth? Let’s go!

ELIZABETH URBANOWICZ is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth spent the first decade of her professional career teaching elementary students at a Christian school. After completing her M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, Elizabeth started Foundation Worldview, an organization that helps Christian adults equip children to carefully evaluate every idea and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.

 

Resources

Foundation Worldview Website

Foundation Worldview FB & IG

Matthew 16:18 - the gates of Hell will not prevail against the Church

Luke 1:37 - Nothing is impossible with God

Foundation Worldview Podcast

What Is Truth? - Book

 

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16 Nov 2021How do you know the Bible is true? with Mike Lutz (Episode 20)00:23:58

Have you ever had a child ask you, "How do you know the Bible is true?"  Our friend, Mike Lutz, is passionate about teaching the Scriptures and is going to help us answer that question.

Ready to soak up some tips and perspective from Mike? Let's go....

Mike earned a BS in Commerce from Rider University and a Master of Ministry from Grace Theological Seminary. He retired in 2015 after a forty-five-year career as a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner in financial services and wealth management.

Mike committed his life to following the Lord Jesus Christ in 1976. Since then, he has served the local church in a variety of capacities, but his heart has always been in personal evangelism and teaching the Scriptures. His goal has been to emulate Ezra, the priest and scribe of Israel, who set his heart to study the Law (Word) of God, to practice it, and to teach others also (Ezra 7:10).

Mike resides with his wife of nearly forty-nine years, Brenda, in Lititz, PA. They are the proud parents of two daughters (Jen Zepp and Erin Martin) and grandparents of two young men (Hunter and Chase Zepp).

Resources: The Mathematical Probability That Jesus is the Christ 1 Peter 3 Young Life Deuteronomy 6

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04 Jan 2022Praises from 2021 and Prayers for 2022 with Lee Nienhuis and Kori Pennypacker (Episode 25)00:24:15

Happy New Year! Co-hosts Lee Nienhuis & Kori Pennypacker are back together for this special podcast episode where we review 2021 and look ahead to 2022. At Bible2School, we are dreaming new dreams together for this year and we continue to be blown away by the growth that God is bringing. A new year brings new possibilities, and we can’t wait to see what God has planned!

Some of the highlights from 2021 include: - Over 1,000 kids are now registered for a Bible2School program. Almost 60% of these kids have no church home. - We have seen a 50% growth within our program, despite COVID-19. Wow, God is good!

Ready to hear more? Listen to this episode to hear more praises from the past year, special Godstories, how to get involved, and learn how you can pray for us in 2022. Let’s go…

LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the national speaking team for Moms in Prayer International and the Co-host of The Martha and Mary Show. Her books, Brave Moms, Brave Kids (2018) and Countercultural Parenting (2020), published by Harvest House, have helped countless parents gain a biblical perspective on parenting a godly and countercultural generation. Lee’s writing and speaking have been featured on Focus on the Family broadcast and magazine; True Woman; Proverbs 31, Hearts at Home, Iron Sharpens Iron conferences; GEMS Girls Clubs; and American Heritage Girls. Lee shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers. Lee is an inductive Bible study teacher who leads a Bible training program for Women’s Ministry leaders in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. While she travels extensively, home is her favorite place to be.

Lee and her husband, Mike, have been married 22 years. They have four great kids and live at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Conference Center in West Michigan where her husband serves as the Director of Facilities and Maintenance for three campuses. Mike and Lee have four great kids who make her need Jesus. Lee loves hot cups of coffee, laughing till her sides ache, and Jesus.

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

Resources For You: • CBA Cross Resource • Kori on Facebook and Instagram • Lee on Facebook and Instagram

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10 May 2022Ways We Can Help our Kids Be Passionate About Prayer with Leslie McCarthy (Episode 43)00:25:19

Ways We Can Help our Kids Be Passionate About Prayer with Leslie McCarthy

Kids ask lots of good questions about prayer, like "Why do you talk to God?" and "Does He answer prayer?"  Today we're talking to Leslie McCarthy, a Bible2School teacher and who is passionate about prayer!  She'll introduce us to practical ways to talk about and incorporate prayer with the children in our circle of imfluence and even has a prayer challenge for us!

Ready to be inspired from Leslie's passion about prayer? Let's go....

LESLIE MCCARTHY is one of our Bible2School teachers and loves teaching Biblical truth to 3rd graders! She lives in Manheim, PA with her husband and 3 children. Leslie also has a passion for artwork and enjoys painting in her spare time! Her love of painting is a result of the inspiration she finds in her family, her friends, her faith, places she’s traveled, and stories she’s heard.

Resources For You: Philippians 4:6 James 5:13-16 Revelation 5:11 Psalm 116:2 1 Peter 5:7 Bible2School At Home P-R-A-Y Resource

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13 Dec 2022Episode 71 - Member Highlight: My Best Friend Jesus00:29:43

For years, our guest, Carrie Ochoa, prayed that her children would be surrounded by classmates who love Jesus. Today we get to follow her on an amazing journey of leaning into the Holy Spirit’s call on her life. You’ll be inspired to hear her questions, insights, and responses to the Lord’s requests. Presently, Carrie teaches 3rd grade Bible2School, sharing about her best friend, Jesus, with her own son and his classmates!

Ready to hear how God’s plans are always more than worth the cost? Let’s go!

CARRIE OCHOA is a Jesus loving, Bible2School teaching, stay-at-home mom. Married to Jordan, they live in Johnstown, PA with their two children, Cruz & Behati.

 

Resources For You:

Isaiah 43:19

2 Corinthians 5:7

The Tale of Three Trees on YouTube

The Tale of Three Trees on Amazon

Ephesians 3:20

KB Church Clap

What A Mighty God We Serve

 

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27 Sep 2022Episode 60 - Teaching Kids To Think Like Christ, Not Culture w/Elizabeth Urbanowicz00:30:47

Is truth true for everyone? Even though our guest today, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, was a teacher in a Christian elementary school, most of her students could not answer "yes" to this question. They had memorized the scripture that says "Jesus is the way the truth and the life", but they didn't have the foundation to defend this truth. Elizabeth’s ministry, “Foundation Worldview”, created materials that equip kids to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter so they can understand the truth, and discover for themselves that the Bible consistently lines up with what they find in the world around them!

Ready to teach the children in your life how to be active evaluators of their culture? Let’s go!

ELIZABETH URBANOWICZ (er-ban-o-wits)

is a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about equipping kids to

understand the truth of the Christian worldview.

Elizabeth began her professional career as an elementary teacher in a Christian school. Several years into her teaching experience, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students.

Elizabeth first taught Foundation Comparative Worldview Curriculum as an after-school class for third through fifth graders, and the results were incredible! Students were transformed from passive recipients of information to active evaluators of every message they receive. Parents and teachers alike noticed the impact these materials had on students’ media consumption, academic achievement, and everyday habits. This transformation lasted beyond the elementary years and guided students’ thinking in junior high and beyond.

Elizabeth now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children.

Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.

 

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Foundation Worldview

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John 14:6

 

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05 Nov 2024166. Teaching Kids a Biblical Worldview00:25:26

Do the kids in your life have a clear view of the world as God sees it, or do they need some gentle coaching to be shaped and molded into God’s truth? This is where our conversation turns to sunglasses…

Kori & Lee talk about three different types of sunglass lenses, and why it’s so important for children to see the world through God’s holy lens, brought into focus by the Bible! We want it to be second nature for our kids to process life through a Biblical worldview because this will guide them to truth which in turn guides them to hope — and we know that Jesus is the hope of the world!  We aren’t always going to be there to guide them, so we want to be sure they have on their Biblical worldview sunglasses…

 

Ready to hear the 3 types of protective lenses kids need in order to see clearly? Let’s go…

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors. Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

 

Resources:

Similar Podcast Episodes:

Mamabear Apologetics

Teaching Kids To Think Like Christ Not Culture

How Do You Know The Bible Is True?

 

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02 Nov 2021A Lesson in Second Chances Through Jonah and the Whale with Kori Pennypacker (Episode 18)00:18:39

How does God give second chances? Why, through a whale, of course!Today we’re going to explore Kori’s favorite Bible2School lesson, the story of Jonah and the whale.

Ready to immerse your children in the story in creative ways and learn what blubber has to do with second chances? Let's go!

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 19 years of Children’s ministry and leadership experience. In 2009, she spoke at the Willow Creek Children’s Ministry Conspire Conference, near Chicago, inspiring children’s ministry leaders from all over the world with her passion for reaching children with God’s Word.

In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

Resources For You: The book of Jonah The sign of Jonah in Matthew 12:38-42 How to make a blubber glove

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05 Oct 2021The Good and the Bad of Our Kids’ Screen Time with Arlene Pellicane (Episode 14)00:28:34

Has technology taken over the kids around you?  Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids, is a mom of three children who will help us make sense of the good and bad of our kid's screen time.  Her definitions of digital vegetables and digital candy are so practical and helpful!

Ready to pick up some tools to help the child in your life make positive changes to balance screen time and grow relationships?  Let's go!

ARLENE PELLICANE is a speaker, host of the Happy Home podcast, and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Screen Kids.

Arlene has been featured on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, the Wall Street Journal and Focus on the Family. Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children.  To learn more, visit www.ArlenePellicane.com 

Resources For You: Arlene Pellicane Happy Home Podcast Screen Kids Screen Kids Documentary Happy Home University

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22 Mar 2022Building a Meaningful Life Through Big Questions with Scott Schimmel (Episode 36)00:26:50

Building a Meaningful Life Through Big Questions

This podcast episode dives into deep questions we can ask our kids to help them build a meaningful life. Scott Schimmel, President and Chief Guide of The YouSchool, has a heart for influencing young children and teenagers through asking good questions and modeling good answers. He truly believes that this is what can help kids have a relationship with Jesus that will impact the rest of their lives. 

Scott outlines three pillars that we should focus on: Identity, Purpose, and Belonging. He provides examples of the questions we can ask to help encourage meaningful conversations around these values that will help shape children's lives. You don’t want to miss this incredibly helpful episode - no matter what age your kids are! Ready to soak in some widom? Let’s go…. 

 

SCOTT SCHIMMEL is the President and Chief Guide of The YouSchool, an organization that believes every student deserves the opportunity to construct a meaningful life for themselves. He also serves as faculty for transitioning veterans from the special forces. Scott's a speaker, writer, curriculum designer, and consultant, and has spent 20 years studying human flourishing in young adults. His new book, Critical Foundations, is now available.

Resources For You: The You School Critical Foundations: The Thirty Questions Everyone Must Answer to Build a Meaningful Life

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25 Apr 2023Episode 88 - A Glimpse into Poverty w/Compassion Journey00:29:21

Did you know that 9.2% of the world, or 719 million people, live in extreme poverty? This means they’re living on less than $2.15 a day! Most of us have been blessed with more than enough to meet our basic needs, so it can be challenging to teach our kids to have compassion for those who are poor simply because they don’t have the eyes to see it. Our guest today is Lorie Lee, a church partnerships manager with Compassion International. Lorie will share the powerful story behind Compassion’s development, its mission, and a glimpse into the life of a child living in poverty through the Compassion Journey. Whether it’s across the sea or in our neighborhood, poverty is real and Jesus tells us how we can help. 

 

Ready to hear how we can have eyes to see the needs of those around us? Let’s jump into the Compassion Journey together…

 

LORIE LEE is a church partnerships manager at Compassion International. In her role, Lorie introduces churches in the US to Compassion’s hands-on learning experiences and offers coaching and encouragement to church leaders as they enhance their church’s focus on global missions. As an adjunct professor, former KidMin leader, published author and speaker, she brings a rich mix of programmatic knowledge, creativity, and a passion to raise global kids to Compassion’s church development team. Lorie and her husband, Scott, live in Colorado with their son, Maddox.

 

Resources:

The Compassion Journey 

Compassion on Facebook

Compassion on IG

Sponsor a Child w/Compassion International

Matthew 15:32 

1 Timothy 4:12

Matthew 25:35-40

 

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15 Feb 2022Supporting Kids with Special Needs & Their Families with Danica Elder (Episode 31)00:24:52

In this episode, we talk to Danica Elder, a special needs specialist and educator, on the importance of supporting kids with special needs and their families. Children with special needs come in all different shapes and sizes, but they have been built with the same God-sized hole in their hearts! We feel that ALL kids need to hear about the gospel and that Jesus has particular concern for the kids who need a little “extra” support. As a community, it’s important we understand this and show our love and support to them and their families. Danica believes that helping these special families is one of the most loving acts we can do. 

Danica provides some practical tips for how to support to these amazing kiddos and examples of ways to show support for their families. If you have been given the privilege of walking alongside a child with special needs, you don’t want to miss this episode. Let’s go….

DANICA ELDER is an elementary school teacher, who specializes in special needs children. Her passion for working with kids who need extra support comes from her brother — who is non-verbal autistic. She also has a heart for Jesus and believes that these kids have a greater need for hearing about the gospel. 

  Resources: Identifying the Top 5 People of Influence in Your Kids’ Lives  Other Bible2School Resources

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08 Feb 2022God Wants Us to Be a Good Steward & a Cheerful Giver with Megan Risser (Episode 30)00:23:01

God Wants Us to Be a Good Steward & a Cheerful Giver

In this episode, we talk with Megan Risser, Donor Engagement Officer & Marketing Manager at Bible2School, about something she is passionate about – stewardship and putting others first! She gets personal about why this is so near and dear to her heart and the inspiration behind it in her life. 

Megan believes that stewardship touches every part of our lives and that it’s never too early to start talking to our kids about our generosity and how it brings glory to God. Since stewardship is so much more than just money, Megan gives practical examples of how we can start teaching this concept to our kids early on and why it’s so important to be a cheerful giver. 

For more information on teaching the kids in your life about stewardship and the importance of putting others first, check out our blog How to Teach Your Kids About Stewardship. 

 

MEGAN RISSER serves as Bible2School’s Donor Engagement Officer & Marketing Manager. In her role, Megan cares for our donors, structures our marketing focus, and develops resources like our blog and podcast. She enjoys building relationships in the community and developing engaging content to help get the word out about our mission!

Megan lives in Lititz with her husband, Mark, and son, Nolan. She enjoys volunteering in the kids ministry at her church, spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, and gardening. 

 

Resources: Psalm 24:1 Our recent blog How to Teach Your Kids About Stewardship Other Bible2School Resources

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28 Mar 2023Episode 84 - Control Girl00:30:41

“God is God and I am not - and that’s a really good thing”. While most of us understand this phrase, can we honestly say it’s easy to live like it’s true? If we’re being transparent, don’t we really want to control our lives so that it translates to our idea of a happy ending? Today’s guest, Shannon Popkin, author of “Comparison Girl”, “Control Girl”, and podcast host of “Live Like It’s True”, talks about her own parenting struggles that pointed toward an underlying core issue - yearning for control. She discusses how surrender & trust were the key ingredients to reversing the struggle, and shares advice on the “hold and fold” method that has proven so effective in this journey.  

 

Ready to hear about the one thing you CAN control and how to steward it well? Let’s go…

From the platform, page, and podcast mic, SHANNON POPKIN invites you to drink deeply of God’s story, and live like it’s true. Shannon’s books include Comparison Girl, and Control Girl, and she hosts the Live Like It’s True Bible podcast. Shannon has been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Proverbs 31.

Shannon is happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every day. Together, they have the joy of watching their three young-adult kids become the amazing people God created them to be. 

 

Resources for you:

ShannonPopkin.com

Live Like It's True Podcast

Instagram

Facebook

Youtube

Control Girl free bonuses, including a Meditation Pack for Moms

Ephesians 1:3-4

 

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23 Apr 2024138. 4 Ways Your Child Can Express Their Faith in Public School00:18:36

According to a 2023 Bible2School study of parents with children attending public school, 94% feel it’s important that their children express their faith while in school, but only 68% feel that they can do this legally. Matt Sharp, senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, aims to equip parents to embolden their kids by discussing 4 ways they can express their faith in public school. As we learn about our kids’ religious rights, we can help their confidence grow so their boldness will inspire others to follow their lead and make a kingdom impact on earth as it is in heaven!

Ready to hear 4 ways your child can express their faith in public school? Let’s go!

MATT SHARP serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Legislative Advocacy and focuses on state and local legislative matters.

Since joining ADF in 2010, Sharp has authored federal and state legislation, regularly provides testimony and legal analysis on how proposed legislation will impact constitutional freedoms, and advises governors, legislators, and state and national policy organizations on the importance of laws and policies that protect First Amendment rights. He has testified before the United States Congress on the importance of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Sharp has also worked on important cases advancing religious freedom and free speech. He has won cases upholding the rights of students to form religious clubs, invite classmates to church, and even perform a religious song at a school talent show. He authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of nearly 9,000 students, parents, and community members asking the Court to uphold students’ right to privacy against government intrusion.

Sharp earned his J.D. in 2006 from the Vanderbilt University School of Law. A member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee, he is also admitted to practice in several federal courts.

Resources

Alliance Defending Freedom WEBSITE

Alliance Defending Freedom on FB

Alliance Defending Freedom on IG

Alliance Defending Freedom on X

Bible2School’s FREE Guide: God Was NOT Taken Out Of Public Schools!

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17 May 2022How God is Working Through Praying Moms with Sally Burke (Episode 44)00:26:33

How God is Working Through Praying Moms with Sally Burke

Hey teachers, it's spring and we're praying for you and your students to end the school year strong!  As president of Moms In Prayer International, Sally Burke leads moms around the world in praying for their children and their schools.   She's sharing some simple yet powerful tips on prayer and sharing stories about answered prayers today!

Ready to hear how God is working through intentional prayer from moms? Let's go....

SALLY BURKE serves as the President of Moms in Prayer International.  Compelled by joy and the hope God gave as she prayed with other for her children and their schools, Sally began to reach out and share with other moms-first as a Moms in Prayer group leader, then area coordinator for her hometown of Temecula, California, and later as regional coordinator for Riverside County.  In 2008, Sally became the Director of Field Ministry at Moms in Prayer headquarters, overseeing ministry expansion worldwide.  Today, in her role as President of Moms in prayer International, her vision remains unchanged, that more children and schools and moms might experience God's life-changing answers to prayer.  Sally is also an international speaker, teacher and author of _Raise Them Up, Start with Praise_ and _Unshaken_.

As a child growing up in Florida, Sally was fascinated with the space program and began her career as a space shuttle engineer.  After her marriage and the birth of two children, Sally and her husband came to faith in Christ, and Moms in Prayer soon became a top priority.  She and her husband, Ed, now have frou grown children, a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren  Sally keeps fit by running and lifting weights, and in her leisure time, you'll find her curled up with a good book or enjoying the company of friends.

Resources For You: Moms In Prayer International

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28 Feb 2023Episode 80 - “The Chosen” w/ Dallas Jenkins00:31:23

Are you looking for ways to engage children and point them to the Word of God?

Today you’re going to hear from Dallas Jenkins, Creator, Director & Co-Writer of the 1st ever multi-season show about the life of Christ! “The Chosen” is the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time. This series brings us cultural and historical context mixed with artistic imagination to present a powerful retelling of the gospel stories that puts you right in the middle of each scene. Today you’ll hear the heart behind this amazing ministry and some insider details about the show.

Ready to hear how “The Chosen” points people of all ages to Scripture? Let’s go...

DALLAS JENKINS, son of celebrated Left Behind author Jerry Jenkins, first produced the independent feature Hometown Legend at the age of 25 and shepherded it to distribution by Warner Brothers. In the nearly 20 years since then, he has directed and produced over a dozen feature and short films for companies such as Universal, Lionsgate, Pureflix, Hallmark Channel, and Amazon. His most recent film, The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, released in theaters in 2017. He is now the creator of the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time, a multi-season series about the life of Christ entitled The Chosen.

 

Resources For You:

Watch The Chosen

The Chosen on Facebook

The Chosen on IG

The Chosen on Twitter

The Chosen Study Guides, Devo’s, books & more

Mary Magdelene

The Miracle of the Fish

Isaiah 43:1

Feeding of the 5k

Bible Gateway

Download the Bible App

 

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21 May 2024142. Member Highlight w/Laura Funk00:22:49

Did you know that Bible2School has grown 400% since 2016, and in the last 2 years we have DOUBLED in size?! The only explanation for this is found in Matthew 19:26 where Jesus says, “with God, all things are possible.” In a similar fashion, our guest, Laura Funk, shares her testimony that displays how God grows the seeds we plant – and the results speak for themselves! You’ll be encouraged to hear Laura’s journey that has taught her to fear the Lord and live more boldly for His name's sake!

 

Are you ready to hear how Bible2School is changing lives? Let’s go!

 

LAURA FUNK and her husband, Wes, live in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and have been married for 31 years. They have 4 grown adult children and 3 grandchildren with a granddaughter on the way in August. 

Laura enjoyed homeschooling her children from K-12 and now is happy to have extra time to volunteer for Bible2School.  She loves being a small group leader and sharing the hope of Jesus with the students. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, biking and playing with her 8 year old Golden Retriever.

 

Resources

Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

Ephesians 6:19 - Pray that I may speak the gospel fearlessly

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Love the Lord with all your heart and teach his instruction to your children

Download Bible2School’s CBA Cross

 

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25 Jun 2024147. 3 Unexpected Biblical Benefits of Decluttering with Kids00:29:05

Our guest, Bonni Greiner, talks to us about the unexpected Biblical benefits of decluttering WITH our kids! She’s raised 8 of her own and delights in sharing tips with others, so lean in and listen to her wisdom. You’ll be pleasantly surprised and inspired to action!

Ready to hear 3 unexpected Biblical benefits of decluttering with kids? Let’s go!

BONNI GREINER is married to Nevin and is the mother of 8 adult children and 15 grandchildren. She was raised a Jew in the metropolitan Philadelphia area. She fell in love with and married Nevin, who she met in college. After marriage, she moved to his family’s hog farm as a new Christian and wife. Bonni had never tasted pork products and had no knowledge of farm life or Christianity. She quickly became a distinguished motivational speaker for women’s groups and is passionate about helping younger moms enjoy their roles as wives and mothers. 

 

Resources

Genesis 1-3: God of order not of chaos

Philippians 2:2-3: look to the interests of others more than ourselves 

Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd, I will fear no evil

Psalm 91: He will command his angels to guard you

Romans 12:2: be transformed by the renewing of your mind

 

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05 Apr 2022Why Mentorship Matters in God’s Eyes with Patricia Engler (Episode 38)00:24:14

Why Mentorship Matters in God’s Eyes

In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the topic of mentorship with Patricia Engler, a Christian apologetics speaker, writer, and Youth Outreach Coordinator for Answers in Genesis. She has a heart for mentorship and has learned first-hand how valuable the unique relationship is for both the adult and the child. She believes that we are designed by God for relationships – and, ultimately, we are designed to pass on God’s Word and God’s teaching to the next generation. By being a mentor, we are doing what God created us to do!

If you’re interested in becoming a mentor or finding a mentor for your child, this episode is for you!  

 

Ready ... Let's go....

PATRICIA ENGLER is a Christian apologetics speaker, writer, and Youth Outreach Coordinator for Answers in Genesis. After 12 years of homeschool and a B.Sc. degree, she backpacked 360° around the world documenting how Christian students keep their faith at university. The top takeaways from this research are available in Patricia’s book, Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students. You can follow her stories and get connected through Facebook, Instagram, and AnswersinGenesis.org

Resources For You:

Prepare to Thrive: A Survival Guide for Christian Students

Answers in Genesis

Luke 12:6-8

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12 Mar 2024132. The 2nd Most Important Hour of Your Day00:30:36

As believers, we all know the first most important hour of our day is time with Jesus! Can you guess what the second most important hour is? It may sound simple, but it’s mealtime with family! Kori & Lee provide some surprising stats on the benefits of eating together around the table, including ones that will induce laughter and others that will inspire you to action! The best news is that the advice given is Biblically based and practical. You’ll leave the conversation with new ideas ready to be practiced at your next meal!

Are you ready to learn some surprising benefits of eating meals together as a family? Let’s go!

LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. 

Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.”

KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors.

Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.

 

Resources

Family Dinner Stats

More Family Dinner Stats

The Family Dinner Project

Harvard Study - The Benefit of Family Mealtime

Proverbs 4:10-11

Deuteronomy 6:4-7

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03 Dec 2024170. Jesus is The Reason For The Season!00:19:33

Merry Christmas! Let's put the spotlight on the best gift of all - Jesus! Carol Rabold, an experienced Bible2School teacher and leader, is ready to share some practical ways to help our children put Jesus first this season. 

Ready for a gift of fun and practical Christmas ideas? Let's go....

CAROL RABOLD is a Program Director with Bible2School. Carol has been involved in children's ministry for over 30 years: teaching, organizing, and training other children's ministry workers in Lancaster, PA.

Carol and her husband, Alex, have 5 children and 3 granddaughters. They also have huge hearts for fostering children. When asked what Carol loves about Bible2School, she replied, "I love the kids, their questions, their excitement and sharing Jesus' love with them." Carol loves Jesus, spending time with her kids & granddaughters, the outdoors, and reading.

 

Resources For You:

Interactive Nativity Set: What God wants for Christmas

 

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05 Sep 2023Episode 107 - A Bible2School Student’s Journey with Jesus00:24:20

High School sophomore and Bible2School graduate Colson Erb shares his journey with Jesus. You’ll hear how Bible2School influenced his faith in the early years, and how God grew his natural gifts and obedient heart to open doors of opportunity for him to plant seeds for the Kingdom among his peers. 

Are your kids equipped with the truth that they are the church and they can bring the church to school? Colson’s testimony will challenge you to share your faith with others whenever the opportunity arises and teach children in your circle of influence to do the same.

Ready to hear how the kids in your life can be kingdom growers just like Colson?  Let’s go…

COLSON ERB is a sophomore in high school. He enjoys playing music, soccer and volleyball, and being involved with school and church. Following Jesus has been a big part of his life from a young age. Through experiences such as summer camps, Bible2School, youth group, and friends he has had opportunities to strengthen and grow in his faith. He believes everyone’s journey matters, and always seeks to encourage others in their walk along the path.

 

Resources

Colson's Story then and now on YouTube

Back Seat Driver by Toby Mac

Waterfall by Chris Tomlin

Genesis 22:1-19 - Trusting like Abraham 

The CBA Cross

Fellowship of Christian Students (aka FCA)

Luke 15:10 - The Angels rejoice over one who is saved

John 14:6 - Jesus is the one way to heaven

 

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23 May 2023Episode 92 - Stewarding Grief Well With Our Kids, Part I00:29:17

Our guest today, Donna Nicholson Stief, is coming to us with a topic not often discussed - the topic of grief. Did you know that you CAN heal from all the many layers of grief? To quote Donna, “Grief is not a problem to be solved - it’s not something that needs fixed. It’s the natural, God-given response to love and loss. It’s a journey, and we need to understand that journey and learn how to navigate it.” Unprocessed grief swings the door wide open for Satan to get a foothold - but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Donna will share her story of tragic loss and talk about why it’s so important to process and discuss it. You’ll be inspired by this conversation of love, loss, and deep joy. 

Ready to lean in to the advice Donna shares on stewarding grief with your children? Let’s go!

DONNA NICHOLSON STIEF joined the LCBC church staff in May of 2019 as the Director of Stewardship.  She spent the previous 21 years as Chief Compliance Officer and Executive Director in the professional credit industry.  Donna serves on two boards: Christian Stewardship Network and Bible2School.  At LCBC she serves with Next Steps Grief Share.  She has been attending LCBC since 1998 and lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania with her husband Roger.  They have 3 kids: David (31), Madison (24) and Jack (16) who lives in Heaven now.  In her spare time, you’ll find her walking the outdoor trails, visiting Ocean City New Jersey (all year!) and playing with her cats Sunny Bear Elwood and Buddy Southpaw Nicholson Stief.

 

Resources:

Galatians 5:22-23

John 10:10 

John 6:35

King David grieved his son

Job grieved

Psalm 31:9

Psalm 34:18

Hebrews 4:15

Grief Share

Jack's Memorial Service - Eulogy by Donna

Donna’s FB

Donna’s IG

 

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06 Dec 2022Episode 70 - Scripture Sleuths from the Creation Museum00:31:50

Have you ever heard of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky? If not, today you’re in for a treat!

Walk with us into the Creation Museum, where we’ll sit with our guest, Dana Sneed, and examine Scripture like a Sleuth. God has given us His amazing, authoritative Word, filled with so many details and facts that teach us more about Him. How important are all those details? Dana gives us some examples of popular ideas we may believe and takes them back to Scripture to verify whether or not that perception is truth or speculation.

The best part about uncovering the truths in Scripture together is that we get to see how faithful our God is, and that He truly is the God of details.

Ready to be a Scripture Sleuth with Dana & Kori? Let’s go!

DANA SNEED is an education specialist at Answers in Genesis. She develops and writes curricula, including Answers Bible Curriculum and its homeschool edition, and teaches educational programs at the Creation Museum. She earned a Master of Divinity and a PhD in Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN.

 

Resources For You:

Answers in Genesis

Creation Museum

ArkEncounter

Dana Sneed on FB

Joshua 3

Luke 2

Matthew 2

 

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26 Oct 2021God Made You to be You with Jamie Ivey (Episode 17)00:25:46

Has a child in your life asked, "Why did God make me the way I am?"  Our guest today, blogger, podcaster, and author Jamie Ivey, will unpack why it's important to teach children about their identity in Christ early in their life.  We're so excited about the truths in her new book, God Made You to Be You!  

Ready to hear more from Jamie? Let's go....

JAMIE IVEY loves creating things that help people believe the truths about who God made them to be. She does this mostly through her popular podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, and through multiple books geared towards women. Now she’s taking this passion to a younger generation in her new book, God Made You to Be You. As a momma to four kids, she knows the value in kids learning at a young age that God made them to be themselves! Her whole family plus two dogs live in Austin, Texas, and they all love to visit the West Texas desert as often as possible! ​

Resources: Facebook: @TheJamieIvey Instagram: @jamieivey Twitter: @jamie_ivey Podcast: The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey  Website: Jamie Ivey New Book: God Made You to Be You  You Be You

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09 Apr 2024136. Combating 3 Myths Of Evolution00:28:29

Dr. Georgia Purdom, Vice President of Educational Content at Answers In Genesis, helps us understand the difference between facts, theories, and ideas and gives us the tools to teach our children how to debunk 3 of the most popular myths of evolution! Georgia says if we want to combat evolution effectively with the truth of God’s Word and science we have to know what the evolutionists are saying, what the arguments are, and what children are being taught. 

The world will take every advantage it can to teach children contrary to God’s Word, so it’s our job to be intentionally teaching them truth. You’ll leave this conversation ready to debate like a gospel-believing biologist! 

Ready to combat the top 3 myths of evolution? Let’s go! 

  1. GEORGIA PURDOM earned her PhD in molecular genetics from The Ohio State University. After teaching as a college biology professor for 6 years, she joined Answers in Genesis in 2006 where she serves as the Vice President of Educational Content in addition to being a speaker and writer. In her role as VP, she oversees the educational programming offered at both the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter and consults on educational curriculum produced for homeschool and Christian schools. She also directs AiG’s annual women’s conference, Answers for Women, bringing relevant apologetics teaching to women. Dr. Purdom and her husband Chris have been married for 26 years and have a 20 year old daughter Elizabeth.

Resources

Answers in Genesis Website

Answers in Genesis Magazine

AIG on FB

AIG on IG

AIG on X

 

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