In this episode, we see how gracious, loving, tender, and kind God is toward those who repent and that we need God’s help to have that attitude toward others.
With your kids: Talk about what you could say to encourage your brother or sister this week when they choose what’s right.
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This is a series I put together a couple years ago, so I wanted to share it again in case you missed it.
We zoom through the Bible, paying attention to God’s plan of redemption, and all the times He keeps pursuing the people He created. (Plus, there are some cool drawings for your kids to check out!)
You can check out the series on Spotify, iTunes, or Google podcasts or listen here:
In this episode, Finn and I talk about a shepherd prophet and how the message is the same for us. Seek the Lord and live!
With your kids: Ask your children how they would explain the holiday of Easter to a kid from another country who thought it was just about bunnies and candy.
And in case you missed it, Isaiah and I put together a behind the scenes video (Part 1 and 2) for the boys and girls who listen to the Jesus is Better Podcast.
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If you’d like to look behind the scenes to see how Miss Alicia and Isaiah produce the Jesus is Better Podcast, you can check out these two 5 minute YouTube videos below. (links are below the pictures)
In this episode, Ahaz chooses to go to the king of Assyria for help instead of the One True God. We need the power of the Holy Spirit to change our hearts from thinking we know best to submitting to our King Jesus who knows best.
With your kids: What is something your friends get to do that you don’t? Pray that God would help you to trust that He knows what is best for your life.
P.S. I’m still looking for “kid recordings” for the introduction to the podcast, so if you would like to help, send me a message on my contact page.
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In this episode, we see how God shows His power and blessing through the reign of Jotham and His compassion and judgment through the reign of Ahaz, and that God is the one who delivers us from all our fears.
With your kids: What makes you feel scared? Pray together and ask for help and to trust God’s power and love toward you.
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In this episode, Finn and I talk about the sad ending of the northern kingdom and how God wants to free us from our own idolatry.
With your kids: What is something you really love? Pray together that God would help you to use it to worship and praise Him.
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In this episode, we talk about Uzziah’s sin in the temple and Isaiah’s worship in the temple and that Jesus came to be the perfect Prophet, Priest, and King of our hearts.
With your kids: Pick one of Jesus’ roles–prophet, priest, or king, and talk about it. Then praise Jesus for perfectly fulfilling that role in your life.
And here’s the link to my patreon page if you’d like to support these podcast episodes:
https://www.patreon.com/aliciayoder
Merry Christmas!
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In this episode, Finn and I talk about who King Amaziah started listening to, and how God loves to help those of us who are joined to him listen to him instead of those who don’t follow Him.
With your kids: What expression do you think is on God’s face when you sin?
If you want to help keep getting the word out, it would be so helpful for you to leave a review on iTunes.
On your phone, you can find it by typing the title in the search bar of your podcast app, clicking on the picture, and scrolling down to the bottom to where you can write a review.
Another way is to search for Jesus is Better under podcasts on the iTunes store on your computer and click on it. Then there is a tab you can click to read reviews and write your own review of the show.
(You can also click here to get to the podcast and click “open in iTunes” or “listen on Apple Podcasts” to get there directly.)
Thanks so much for listening and sharing these stories with your children!
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In case you’ve missed these in past years:
Advent Readings for the Very Young
12 Days of Scriptures about Jesus to Meditate on this Christmas
Jesus is Better podcast Christmas episodes:
Episode 95: Luke 1:26-56 An Angel Visits Mary
Episode 42: Luke 1 Jesus is Coming!
Episode 43: Luke 2 Jesus is Born!
And some more albums I have to listen to during Advent:
Michael W Smith’s Christmas albums with orchestration here and here
Mannheim Steamroller orchestral Christmas arrangements–a mix of classical and rock