God's Big Story

DJ Manna shares three songs that help us see how much God loves us, how good He is, and how much He wants to hear from us. You’ll hear “Jesus Came to Save Sinners,” a reminder that Jesus loves us even when we mess up; “God Is Good,” which helps us notice His kindness in everyday life; and “God Wants to Talk with Us,” a joyful invitation to pray and spend time with God.

What You’ll Learn:

🎶⁠ Jesus Came to Save Sinners⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠🎶 ⁠God is Good⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠🎶 ⁠God Wants to Talk With Us⁠⁠

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DJ Manna shares three songs from the God With Us collection that remind us of one big truth—God is always near. Whether you're having a good day, a sad day, or a confusing day, these songs point to the comfort and joy we find in God’s presence. You’ll hear “God With Us,” “Psalm 146,” and “Shout Joyfully”—each one building from quiet trust to loud praise!

What You’ll Learn:

👣 ⁠God With Us⁠ shows us that we’re never alone—God is always close.

🛡️ ⁠Psalm 146⁠ reminds us that God is our protector and safe place.

🎉 ⁠Shout...

Ready to sing your way through the whole Bible? DJ Manna and the Village Kids take us on a musical adventure through all 66 books of the Bible! From the “Old Testament Song” to the “New Testament Song,” and ending with “God’s True Word,” you’ll laugh, tap, and sing along while learning how the Bible is organized—and why it matters.

What You’ll Learn:

📚 The ⁠Old Testament⁠ has 39 books, and you can sing them all in order! 📖 The ⁠New Testament⁠ has 27 books, and they tell the story of Jesus and the church. 🔤 ⁠God's True Word⁠, The Bible, is one big book...

DJ Manna is back with another joyful episode of God’s Big Story Summer Radio! This time, we’re singing along to three amazing songs that teach us about how God made everything, how the Bible tells His true story, and how the church is more than a building—it’s a family!

What You’ll Learn:

🌎 ⁠God Made Everything⁠ — Every star, every bunny, every person—you were made on purpose by a good God. 📖 ⁠God’s Big Book⁠ — The Bible tells one big story about Jesus and God's love for us. 🏡 ⁠The Church is God’s Family⁠ — Church isn’t just a p...

DJ Manna is back and this time, we’re dancing into God’s presence with three amazing songs that teach us about worship, the Bible, and prayer. From singing Psalm 100 to zipping through 40 big Bible events, to learning how Jesus taught us to pray, DJ Manna uses music and laughter to help us know and love God more. Turn it up and sing along—this one’s packed with truth and fun!

What You’ll Learn: 🎶 "⁠Enter His Gates" reminds us to praise God with joyful hearts (Psalm 100).
🎶 "⁠The Story of Scripture (40 Events)" shows the whole Bible is one amazing sto...

Get ready to sing, dance, and learn with your favorite summer host—DJ Manna! In our first episode of God’s Big Story Summer Radio, DJ Manna shares three awesome songs that help us learn big truths about God. From God’s greatness, to His always-there presence, to the power of the Bible—each song helps us know and love God even more.

What You’ll Learn: 🎶 "⁠Our Great God⁠" shows us how powerful, wise, and loving God is. 🎶 "⁠Every Moment and Every Day⁠" reminds us that God is always with us—no matter where we go! 🎶 "⁠All Scripture⁠" teaches that th...

Anna and Matt explore why bedtime is about more than getting kids to sleep. They share how a simple routine of connection, faith, and prayer can help calm anxiety, build security, and teach children to trust God as they end each day.

🌙 Why Bedtime Matters

Child development and Scripture both point to bedtime as a unique moment when children are especially open to connection, comfort, and spiritual formation.

Psalm 4:8 reminds us:

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety."

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Kids will learn that a request is asking God to do or give something. God invites His children to bring every need to Him, trusting that He always hears our prayers and answers according to His perfect wisdom and plan.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

kids will learn that lament is a type of prayer where we honestly talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, sad, or wrong.

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kids will learn that lament is a type of prayer where we honestly talk to God about things that feel hard, hurtful, sad, or wrong.

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Kids will learn that thanksgiving is a type of prayer where we thank God for who He is and what He has done. We can give thanks in every circumstance, especially for the greatest gift of all: Jesus.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

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Kids will learn that prayer is how we talk with God and that one important type of prayer is praise.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

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Kids will learn about Peter and John healing a man who was paralyzed through the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They’ll discover that God is still in charge of everything, that miracles show God’s power, and that the church continues sharing the good news about Jesus with boldness.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

Kids will learn about Peter and John healing a man who was paralyzed through the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They’ll discover that God is still in charge of everything, that miracles show God’s power, and that the church continues sharing the good news about Jesus with boldness.

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Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

Kids will learn that God is good because he doesn’t leave us alone—he sent the Holy Spirit to help his people. They’ll discover what happened at Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit gives us power, courage, and understanding to follow Jesus and share the good news.

⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

Kids will learn that Jesus is alive and in heaven right now, ruling over everything as King. They’ll discover what heaven is like, what Jesus is doing there, and why we can trust him as the good and powerful ruler who is bringing people into God’s family.

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In this special review episode, kids will review everything they’ve learned about the life and ministry of Jesus—from his miracles to his love for sinners. They’ll also hear answers to big questions about God, sin, the church, and God’s love, helping them better understand the gospel and how it shapes their lives.

Big Truth:

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Kids will learn what Jesus did after he rose from the dead and how he spent time with his disciples before returning to heaven. They’ll hear how Jesus gave his followers an important mission—to go and tell everyone the good news that he came to save sinners—and that we get to be part of that mission too.

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Kids will learn why Jesus had to die on the cross and how his death paid the punishment for our sin. They’ll also hear the good news that Jesus didn’t stay dead—he rose again, defeating sin and death so that anyone who trusts him can be with God forever.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

Kids will learn that Jesus is the promised King who came to Jerusalem to save sinners, not just to be welcomed by a crowd. They’ll also see how the special meal Jesus shared with his disciples points to the cross and helps us remember that he gave his life to rescue his people.

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Anna and Matt tell the story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector who climbed a tree just to see Jesus. Through this story from Luke 19, we'll learn that Jesus came to save sinners and that Jesus has the power to change our hearts.

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Anna and Matt explore a wonderful truth: God wants to talk with us. Through the story of Jesus welcoming children in Mark 10:13–16, we learn that Jesus loves spending time with them and that they can talk with God anytime through prayer.

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📖 Bible Passage:

Mark 10:13–16

Anna and Matt encourage parents to build one simple but powerful habit in their homes: regular Bible reading. Research shows that the single biggest predictor of long-term vibrant faith in kids is whether they regularly read the Bible while growing up—and the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated.

A recent Lifeway study found:

Only 29% of kids in Christian households regularly read their Bible.

The spiritual activity with the greatest long-term impact on faith was consistent Bible reading.

Here are simple ways to build a Bible-reading rhythm in y...

Kids hear the powerful story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. Through this conversation, Jesus reveals that He came to save sinners—not just one group of people, but anyone who believes in Him.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

📖 Bible Passage:

John 4:25–26

🧠 Big Truth:

Kids learn that God is good through the powerful story of Jesus healing a man who could not walk. When four faithful friends bring the man to Jesus, he not only heals the man’s body but also forgives his sins—showing that Jesus has the power to heal both hearts and lives.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

🛏️ Jesus healed a man who could not walk

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Faithful friends help bring others to Jesus

✝️ Jesus has power to forgive sins

💛 God cares about our bodies and our hearts

🙌 God is good in everything He does

In this episode of God’s Big Story, kids learn that God is in charge of everything through the incredible story of Jesus walking on water. As the disciples face a terrifying storm, Jesus shows His power over creation, reminding them—and us—that we never have to be afraid when God is in control.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

🌊 Jesus walked on water to show He is God

⛵ God is in charge of the wind, waves, and every storm

😨 Fear can grow when we forget who is in control

✝️ We can call out to Je...

We'll learn that God is good through an amazing miracle Jesus performed when He fed thousands of people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. This true story from the Bible shows that Jesus has God’s power, cares deeply for people, and meets our greatest need—to be saved from sin.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

What a miracle is and why Jesus performed miracles

Why we can trust that the Bible is God’s true word

How Jesus fed more than 5,000 people with a very small amount of food

Kids learn how Jesus chose twelve ordinary people to be His disciples and invited them to follow Him. Through the calling of fishermen and a tax collector, we see that Jesus didn’t choose perfect people—He chose sinners He loved and came to save.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

What a disciple is and what it means to follow Jesus

Why Jesus chose ordinary people—not famous or important ones

How Jesus called fishermen and a tax collector to follow Him

That Jesus doesn’t wait for people to be perfect...

We learn how Jesus began His ministry by being baptized and then facing temptation in the wilderness. Even when tempted, Jesus obeyed God perfectly by trusting and using God’s Word—showing us why He is the Savior who came to rescue sinners.

🌟 What Kids Will Learn:

What it means to be baptized and why Jesus was baptized

What temptation is—and why being tempted is not the same as sinning

How Jesus obeyed God perfectly, even when tempted by Satan

How Jesus used the Bible to fight temptation

Anna and Matt help kids discover that God wants to talk with us—and He does that through His Word, the Bible. Kids hear the only Bible story about Jesus as a child and learn how even at twelve years old, Jesus loved listening to His Father and talking about God at the temple.

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As Christmas draws near, Matt and Anna help kids discover how the wise men followed a special star to worship Jesus, the promised Savior. This episode shows how Jesus is worthy of worship, how God keeps His promises, and why Christmas is about celebrating that Jesus came to save sinners.

What You’ll Learn

Anna and Matt tell the story of Jesus’ birth—how God kept His promise by sending the Savior into the world in the most unexpected way. Kids learn why Jesus came, why His birth is such good news, and how the angels and shepherds celebrated on the very first Christmas night.

What You’ll Learn

In this Advent kickoff episode, Anna and Matt take us back to the very beginning of the Bible to remember why we needed a Savior and why Christmas is such good news. As they retell the story of Adam and Eve, kids learn how sin first entered the world — and how God made a big promise to send a Rescuer. Advent means “coming,” and this season helps us remember that God kept His promise by sending Jesus… and we get to celebrate that together!

What You’ll Learn

In this Parent Talk mini-episode, Anna and Matt sit down with Jess from Minno to talk honestly about screen time, discipleship, and how parents can use the right kind of content to help form their kids’ faith. Instead of avoiding screens, Jess shares practical ways to redeem them through intentional habits, everyday conversations, and milestone moments—so screens become tools, not threats.

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It’s review day! Anna and Matt walk back through all ten attributes of God from Season 11 and help kids become “attribute hunters”—spotting God’s character in familiar Bible stories. From the resurrection to the golden calf to Jonah and Jesus’ crucifixion, this episode helps kids remember who God is and why He can always be trusted.

PRINT OUT → List of Attributes (see page 6)

What You’ll Learn:

📝 An Attribute Is… A word that tells us what someone is like—God’s attributes are true of Him all the time.

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Anna and Matt meet their friend Kim the Meteorologist to learn that God is Glorious — He shows His greatness and worth! When Jesus was transfigured on the mountain, His disciples saw His shining glory and heard God speak from the cloud. Jesus is truly God, and He alone deserves our worship and praise.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ God is Glorious: He shows His greatness and worth.

⛰️ The Transfiguration: Jesus’ face shone like the sun because He is truly God.

👂 God the Father Spoke: “This is my beloved Son… listen to Him.”

Anna and Matt salute their friend Josiah the Soldier and learn how sacrifice shows true love. Through Josiah’s story of bravery and Jesus’s ultimate sacrifice on the cross, kids discover that God is Loving—He always does what is best.

What You’ll Learn:

❤️ God is Loving: He always does what is best for His children.

✝️ Jesus’s Great Love: Jesus laid down His life to save sinners.

💪 True Love Sacrifices: Real love means putting others before yourself.

📖 Memory Verse: “Greater love has no one than this, that someon...

Anna and Matt talk fishing with their friend Rick the Fisherman and dive into the story of Jonah and the big fish. Through Jonah’s disobedience, the storm, and the giant fish rescue, kids learn that God is Merciful — He does not give His children the punishment they deserve. God showed mercy to Jonah…and to the whole city of Nineveh.

What You’ll Learn:

🐟 God is Merciful: He does not give His children the punishment they deserve.

🌊 Jonah Ran, God Rescued: Even when Jonah disobeyed, God saved him with a “great fish...