Keys for Kids is a daily storytelling show based on the Keys for Kids children's devotional. Hosted by Zach, this podcast combines Scripture readings with captivating stories that illustrate essential Biblical principles. With Zach's creative voices bringing characters to life, listeners embark on a faith-filled journey. Tune in to discover the keys to growing in faith and understanding God's love. Produced by Keys for Kids Ministries, this podcast is a treasure trove to help young hearts gr ...
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Keys For Kids Ministries presents your favorite Classic Keys for Kids, Storytime and Children's Bible Hour programs, with featured episodes released every Tuesday!
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Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God’s Word. Each day’s devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today’s topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces.
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Welcome to the Cross Formed Kidmin podcast. A weekly children's ministry podcast made for kidmin pastors, leaders, and volunteers. Every Tuesday your hosts Ryan, Hunter, and Sam, realease a brand new episode discussing key topics, answering questions, and sharing insights from our combined 60 years of experience with kid and family ministry. We know that leading a kids ministry in todays ever changing world can feel overwhelming , if not impossible! Busy schedules, disengaged families, and s ...
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The Family Business with The Alessis
Steve and Mary Alessi - Pastors of Metro Life Church, Miami | Authors | Ministry Family Mentors
Learn how to build a stronger, happier family from a pastoral family sharing things they can't say on Sundays. Hosted by Steve and Mary Alessi, you’ll hear illuminating conversations with their young adult children (who all work on their staff) that will show you the keys to intentional parenting, making great memories, and building a multi-generational legacy. Listen and discover why family is everybody’s business!
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Welcome to "Legacy-Minded Leadership with James and Maria," where purpose meets impact. Join us on a transformative journey that will unlock the keys to intentional living, spiritual growth, and personal development to leave a lasting positive impact. Discover how to design a life of significance, identify your unique gifts, and lead yourself well so you will be qualified to lead others. Dive into rich discussions on faith, family, and self-discovery, gaining insights that will redefine the ...
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The Story Time Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!Af Keys For Kids Ministries
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Your King Era! Why We Need Men to Step Forward and Lead Their Families
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Have men been exiled from their place as kings of their castles in the home? And if so, how can strong, Godly men retake their place as responsible leaders in their families? In this episode, we reveal why our society needs strong men to take their leadership role in the family with courage and confidence. Steve and Mary Alessi dive into the evolvi…
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READ: GENESIS 32:1-12; 1 SAMUEL 30:1-6; HEBREWS 4:14-16 When you are afraid or in distress, where do you go? What do you do? Genesis 32 tells the story of Jacob preparing to see his brother Esau. These twins had a bad past—Jacob cheated Esau and then ran away. Years later, when Jacob heard Esau was on his way to meet him with four hundred men, the …
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Bible Reading: Psalm 34:1-15; 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 Thea inhaled the mist from her nebulizer. She felt her chest muscles relax as air rushed in. Just a few minutes before, an asthma attack had robbed her of her breath. "How do you feel now?" Mom asked as Thea let out a breath. "Better," Thea said. "I wish I didn't have asthma." "I know," Mom said. …
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READ: EXODUS 20:1-20; ISAIAH 53:5-12; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:21 Are you ever confused or discouraged when you read the Old Testament and see the Ten Commandments or all the long lists of laws God gave His people? It seems impossible to follow every single one of those rules. And as humans in a fallen world, it is. God did not give the Israelites all these…
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The Classic Keys for Kids Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!Af Keys For Kids Ministries
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Children's Bible Hour Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!Af Keys For Kids Ministries
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Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-4 "Oh man! Julie's here again?" whined Luke. "I told Aunt Megan I would watch her for a few hours," said Mom. "What's wrong? I thought you loved your baby cousin." "She's fine, I guess. It's just that whenever she's here, Kevin totally ignores me. He doesn't want to play or go outside. He just wants to hold Julie. Wha…
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"How do I effectively recruit and develop volunteers?" Many children's ministry leaders struggle with this question. In this popular episode, the guys walk through a helpful framework to help you LAND and keep volunteers. Resources: None - Just burn your sign-up sheets! Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please …
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Doing Small Things to Make a Difference
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READ: GALATIANS 6:8-10 I spend a lot of time at home, and sometimes that makes me feel like I’m not touching as many lives as I should. But as I thought about it more, I realized there are lots of things I do while I am at home to look out for others and be there for my fellow believers. Like me, you might feel like you’re not doing enough, but the…
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Bible Reading: Psalms 27:5-10, 14; 91:14-16 Because there was so much arguing going on inside the house, no one heard Jude slip out the back door. He ran across the yard and shimmied up his favorite tree. Somehow, sitting in the big old tree made Jude feel better--safe from things like noise and heartache. The tree was his hiding place and escape. …
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READ: 1 PETER 2:9-12 Blessed That is what I am today Each day of my life Thanks to You Thankful You take care of me today Each day of my life My journey is with You Happy To never be alone Each day of my life Your gentle hand leads Humbled You call me Your child Each day of my life You love me as Your own • Bethany Acker • Which of the stanzas in t…
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Bible Reading: John 10:27-30 When Shaun asked to see the gift his little sister had just opened, Kelsey turned away. "No," she said. "Mine." "I just want to look at it!" Shaun said. "Sorry, kiddo, but it is her gift," said Mom. "I'm sure she'll let you look at it later. Right now, she's in love with that little dog." "It's a dog?" Shaun just wanted…
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READ: PSALM 142; ISAIAH 53:3-6 Imagine this: You walk into the room, and everyone reacts. Some point. Some stare. Some laugh. Apparently gossip spreads quickly, and so do videos. You look around and don’t see a single kind face or one person you could possibly sit with. You turn and run. Have you ever felt completely alone? Have you felt like every…
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Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:8-12 Jack helped Dad load the last of the boxes into the truck. Then he jumped down to the street and looked up at his house. It wasn't the largest or fanciest house on the block, but it was the only place he'd ever called home. Now his parents had accepted teaching positions at a school in Guatemala. They were moving away…
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READ: GENESIS 37:1-36; 45:1-15; 50:15-21 Do you wish parts of your life were different? Perhaps a broken relationship, a shattered home, a selfish decision, or a misguided choice. Pieces that seem too jagged and broken to fit together into anything remotely beautiful. Ever since sin entered our world, we all have brokenness in our lives. But God ca…
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Bible Reading: Revelation 21:22-27 Willow swallowed hard. Ever since Dad had helped her set up her newspaper route accounts on the computer, she worked diligently to keep them up to date. But now she hesitated as her finger hovered over the delete key. The account on the computer screen was that of one of her customers--Mrs. Trembley. The name glow…
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READ: EXODUS 4:10-12; LUKE 12:11-12; EPHESIANS 6:19-20 Have you ever gotten stage fright? Getting up and speaking in front of a group of people can be nerve-racking! The truth is, lots of people struggle with stage fright, including celebrities who perform all the time. When we have to get up in front of people, a helpful piece of advice is not to …
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Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 16:6-13; John 3:16-17 TAP! TAP! TAP! Two hammers thudded on the walnut shells. Ben and his dad were stripping the thick outer shells from nuts they had gathered in the woods. "Ugh!" exclaimed Ben, looking at the stains on his gloves. "It was fun picking these up, but they sure are messy!" "Sure are," said Dad. "But just thin…
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Safety First: What All Parents Need to Know to Protect Kids from Human Trafficking | S7 E8
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*Warning* Sensitive and graphic information on the topic of sex trafficking is shared in this podcast episode. Parents are advised to use discretion in sharing this with children. In this episode, we share important facts about the dark and dangerous world of human trafficking. You'll learn how parents can protect their kids from criminals and pred…
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READ: ROMANS 5:6-11; EPHESIANS 2:1-10; 1 JOHN 4:19 The Emperor sent a proclamation to the kingdom of Mercutia. He announced that he would be granting the Ultimate Gift to a select few people of the kingdom. Adelaide, a young seamstress, read this proclamation and was overjoyed. The Gift from the Emperor… that could change everything! However, Adela…
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Bible Reading: Titus 2:11-15 "Look at those jellyfish!" exclaimed Jude. "They look like tiny parachutes!" He leaned forward, watching the silky-looking jellyfish that were floating in one of the tanks at the aquarium. Ashlynn nudged her way closer. "Wow!" she cried. "Look at the colors--pink, white, blue, yellow, green, purple, and even some stripe…
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089 | 4 Stages of Next Gen Discipleship [with Nick Judd]
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Description: In this episode, Hunter and Sam talk with Nick Judd about the grading scale he created for his children's ministry called the "4 Stages of Next Gen Discipleship." Nick is the Next Gen Pastor at the Journey Church in Lebanon, TN and the co-host of the Everyday Apologetics podcast. Resources 4 Stages of Next Gen Ministry Post Connect Wit…
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READ: PSALMS 36:7; 42:8; HOSEA 2:14-23; EPHESIANS 3:17-19 Have you ever seen a couple that’s obviously in love? They’re always together or trying to be together. They’ll crack jokes, help each other with tasks, and compliment each other’s appearance or talents. Even when they’re not together they text or call, doing everything they can to connect. …
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Bible Reading: Matthew 25:34-40; Mark 9:41 Jesse sat in church listening to a missionary speaker talk about a faraway country as he showed the class photos on a large screen. In one of the pictures, the missionary and several other people wore long white robes and had scarves wrapped around their heads. "This is the way we often dress where I live,…
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READ: MARK 11:1-11; JOHN 12:12-16 Do you ever have one of those moments when something from the Bible sticks out to you, and it’s just what you need to hear? The other day, I had that kind of moment while I was reading Mark 11. As Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, crowds of people wave palm branches and shout “Hosanna!” Jesus is fulfilling a prop…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 7:21-29 "There's my dad. Want a ride home, Thomas?" Wesley asked after school one day. Thomas nodded, and the boys climbed into the car in time to hear a news report about the clean-up efforts in an area where an earthquake had recently occurred. "What causes an earthquake?" Wesley asked his dad. "Well, the earth's crust has …
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READ: MATTHEW 17:1-8; LUKE 9:28-36; 1 JOHN 3:2 What is Jesus like in all of His glory? The Bible tells us Jesus is both fully God and fully human—but while he was here on earth He looked like everybody else (Isaiah 53:2; John 1:9-14). He was a man walking among us, and His glory as God the Son was hidden from view. At least, most of the time! The e…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 5:3-12; Colossians 3:1-14 "Look at that guy, Mom," Raelyn said as she and her mother waited at a red traffic light. "He's practically dancing down the street instead of walking! He looks funny with his head bobbing back and forth like that." "I think he's listening to music," Mom said. "See his earbuds?" "Yeah," said Raelyn. …
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READ: ROMANS 14:10-13; GALATIANS 6:1-2 What’s your favorite “instant” food? Ramen noodles? Mac ‘n’ cheese? Taquitos? These precooked foods are tasty and convenient. Especially when we’re hungry and in a hurry, having something on hand that will only take a minute or two to prepare can be really nice. It’s easy to get the idea that everything should…
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Bible Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13 Corbin climbed into the dentist's chair and laid his head back to have his teeth checked by Dr. Karam. "I don't see any cavities today," Dr. Karam announced after a few minutes, "but we'll get a better look with an X-ray." As Corbin waited for the X-ray photos, he looked around the dentist's office. On the wall was a …
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READ: PSALM 143; LAMENTATIONS 3:22-26 Anxiety often gets to me at night. I don’t know what the morning is going to bring. There’s a heaviness that comes over me as it draws closer and closer to the time I go to bed. I try to reach out in that time and cling to God, but sometimes I struggle to do that. Night can be especially hard to deal with when …
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Bible Reading: Matthew 24:30-31, 36-44 Ellis and his dad woke up before sunrise to walk out to the woods the first day of bow hunting season. It was a brisk morning, and the frosty grass crunched beneath Ellis's feet as he walked. "Your stand is right up here," Dad whispered. Before Ellis could climb the ladder up to his tree stand, Dad grabbed his…
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READ: PSALM 100:1-5; COLOSSIANS 2:6-7; 3:15-17; 4:2 Take a deep breath. Focus on the way it feels as the air enters your body. We are breathing all the time, but how often do we really think about our breathing or take time to be grateful for what those breaths are doing for our bodies? Isn’t it an amazing thing that God has given us the ability to…
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Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-18; 5:8 "I'm so excited for deer season this year!" Ellis could hardly contain himself as he and his dad walked from the house out to their big backyard. His dad chuckled. "I remember the day I was old enough to go hunting. I was probably jumping up and down like you!" Ellis and Dad had just gotten back from the bow shop,…
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088 | How to Establish Strong Leadership
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Description: In this episode, Ryan and Sam discuss how to establish strong leadership in children's ministry. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcast is brought to you by Cross Formed Kids! Get a custom quote to bring Cross Formed Kids curriculum to…
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