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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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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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Cross Formed Kidmin

Ryan Coatney, Sam Luce, Hunter Williams

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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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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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Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Elodie had just started taking piano lessons with her mom, and she couldn't wait to learn more. However, right after Mom explained how to find middle C, her brother Tanner excitedly barged into the house. "Mom, guess what! We picked out jobs at chess club today. Everyone wanted to be the president. We didn't wan…
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READ: PSALM 139:7-10, LUKE 15:1-7, 11-32 My dog Ellie likes a good run around the neighborhood. She likes to escape out the front door, even if it’s only open a crack. She doesn’t come back without a chase, she is NOT smart when it comes to the busy street we live on, and if there’s a rabbit she’s long gone! More often than not she comes home muddy…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 51:1-2, 7-10; 103:8-12 "Give me my red sweater, you jerk!" shouted Brynn as she chased her twin sister down the stairs. "You're always taking my things!" "This isn't yours, dummy. It's mine," replied Savannah. "Yours is in the wash!" She ran around the kitchen table, holding the sweater tightly. Their brother Reese grinned at t…
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READ: ISAIAH 9:6; ROMANS 5:1; COLOSSIANS 1:15-22 Jesus purchased peace for me, died upon that cursed tree; Now He is my hope and rest, beneath His blood our righteousness. Yes, He offers peace to all— always, ever, loving. Jesus fills my heart with song, paid the debt for every wrong; Now He makes my face to shine, His own love becoming mine. Yes, …
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the importance of clear policies and expectations. They walk through things to consider from the time families arrive to when they leave and everything in between. Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for the show, please email team@crossformedkids.com Cross Formed Kids This podcas…
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READ: JOHN 16:33; ROMANS 1:12; 12:15; 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-12 Second Corinthians 1:1-12 has been one of my favorite Bible passages for quite a while. Paul and Timothy are encouraging the Christians in Corinth, saying, “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all …
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READ: DEUTERONOMY 31:6; PSALM 94:14; JOHN 14:18 I am adopted from China. From what little I know (and understand), my biological mother abandoned me in a public area to be taken to an orphanage. Even though I was adopted as a little baby, I have insecurities about being abandoned or left behind again, although none of that has happened since I’ve b…
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Bible Reading: Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:1-7 Jackson was so excited he could hardly open his birthday gift. He hoped it was a puppet--something he'd been wanting ever since a ventriloquist had performed with one at a school event. He tore open the box. Sure enough, there was a puppet inside. His little sister, Jade, looked at it with wide-eyed wonde…
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READ: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11 Have you ever thought, “I’d give all my money for that”? We may have this thought about possessions we really want to have, but it also may occur to us when someone we love is hurt. We might be hesitant to give our hard-earned dollars to something that feels distant, like the church offering or an organization we don’t kn…
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Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20, 26-27 "Hi, Mom!" called Adalyn when she got home from school. She found her mother staring out the window, a sad expression on her face. "What's wrong?" asked Adalyn. Mom sighed. "Aunt Mary called. They heard from your cousin Mackenzie for the first time since she left home." "That's good, isn't it?" asked Ada…
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READ: EPHESIANS 6:13-18; HEBREWS 4:12 Have you ever tried to cut food with a dull knife? The process can be frustrating—and messy! Similarly, a dull pencil can hardly write, and a dull chisel will not only make slow progress, but it might end up ruining the item it’s supposed to be shaping. A dull tool rarely does its job well. But there is one too…
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Bible Reading: Proverbs 11:25; Mark 10:42-45; Ephesians 2:8-10 Dana's mom turned off the main road onto a dirt driveway. A sign next to the driveway read "Hooves and Wheels." After she parked, Dana and her friend Christie climbed out of the minivan and ran to the big gray horse barn. Mrs. Sikes, the director of the equine therapy program, met them …
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READ: PSALMS 34:4-10; 46:1-3; JEREMIAH 29:13-14; 1 PETER 5:6-7 Since I was eleven, I would write down the exciting points of my life and put them in my journal. It was a way to acknowledge all the hidden thoughts and emotions in my mind. This journal was also filled with anxious thoughts. These pages would often be left negative and unresolved. And…
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Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:8; John 1:14-17; 14:6; 18:36-38 The screen door creaked and slammed shut as Vivian came out and hopped onto the porch swing next to her father. Dad yawned. "What a day!" he said. "Things at work are changing faster than I can keep up with them." Vivian glanced up when her father mentioned change. "Anything interesting happe…
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READ: MATTHEW 28:20; ROMANS 8:12-25; REVELATION 2:12-17 Just when you think it can’t get any darker, I murmured as I watched over the hidden compound where we had to bring more Believers that morning. A small girl and her older brother were wrapped in a ragged blanket, hungrily eating hot soup. I wished we had arrived sooner, but now their parents …
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Bible Reading: Psalm 139:7-16 Emmett kneeled down at the side of his bed and prayed. "Dear Lord, please be with Mom and Dad, and Grandpa and Grandma. Amen." As he got into bed and his mom tucked him in, he had a perplexed look on his face. "What's wrong, Emmett?" Mom asked. "Well, I was just thinking about it. How can God be with all of us at the s…
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READ: 1 SAMUEL 20:41-42; ROMANS 12:10, 15-16 Do you ever feel ashamed for crying? Sometimes, it can feel like we need to be tough and strong, not weepy. But that’s not what we see in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 20:41, for example, we see how the mighty warrior-king David openly wept when he had to move away from his best friend Jonathan. It says, “David…
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss what their DREAM conference would be like. 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 your kidmin. URLS: …
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Bible Reading: Isaiah 40:28-31 "I hate homework," groaned Rosa as she jabbed the sharp tip of her pencil at a long division problem. Sebastian lifted his nose out of his science book. "I don't mind doing science homework. These magnets are cool! Watch this." He took a nail and rubbed it across a magnet several times. Then he held the nail close to …
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READ: PSALMS 27; 63; 84 We sing of Your power, We lift up Your might, We praise Your goodness and grace! We exalt You as holy, We kneel to Your Name— But for a glimpse of Thy face. In Your face is delight that none can contain, gladness, glory, and beauty! For You are our Maker, our soul’s one desire— Our spirit is thirsting for Thee. Your presence…
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Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:8-9; Nahum 1:7; Romans 8:28-32 Sienna grunted as her foot caught a root in the path. She squinted ahead of her, hoping to see where the path led, but all she could see were trees. She sighed and kicked at a stone. She knew Dad was hoping this mountain hike would take her mind off Kaia, but it wasn't working. As Sienna made …
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READ: GALATIANS 5:16-25, 6:7-10; COLOSSIANS 3:1-17 Have you ever thought about how your habits form you and take you places? For example, if you have a habit of brushing your teeth every day, your teeth are likely healthy. If you were to neglect this habit, it would be quite obvious. Developing intentional, healthy habits is something that we, as C…
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Bible Reading: James 5:19-20 Theo carefully hung a poster on his bedroom wall. He stepped back to look at it. "EXTINCTION IS FOREVER! SAVE YOUR PLANET NOW!" it said, the large letters looming out at him. Then he ran down the stairs, two steps at a time. "Whoa, Theo! Slow down! Where are you going, and what do you have in that box?" asked Dad. "Thes…
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READ: ISAIAH 41:10; JOHN 14:18; 15:12-15; HEBREWS 13:5 Have people ever let you down so much that you don’t want to get up again? I know I have felt like this many times. Or maybe you see all of your friends hanging out, and you feel like you’re the “backup friend.” Many times in my life, I saw my friends hanging out without me, and they would rare…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 147:3-5; John 11:17, 35-44; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Willy found a chair at the back of the room and sank down onto it. He crossed his arms over his chest and sighed. He watched as people greeted one another, hugging and talking. His grandparents were up front, and everyone seemed to want to talk to them the most. Uncle Rob sat down…
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READ: ROMANS 12:16-21; EPHESIANS 4:31-32; 2 TIMOTHY 2:22-26 Have you ever worked on a complex math problem, only to realize that you made a mistake partway through? By the time you get to the end, there’s no fixing it. All you can do is start over from the beginning. The same can be true in our relationships with other people. Sometimes, we realize…
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Bible Reading: Isaiah 41:10-13 Kelly fought hard to hold in the tears all day at school. When her mom picked her up afterward, they started leaking down her face. Mom touched her arm. "What's wrong, honey?" "Everything," Kelly said. "You'll adjust to your new school eventually," Mom said, leaning over to give her a hug. "It was just the first day."…
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READ: MATTHEW 14:22-23; LUKE 5:16; 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 Have you ever had to face the same problem over and over again? I think we all have from time to time. A few months ago, I had a difficult situation at work. It went on for quite some time, and I relied heavily on the Lord for guidance. It was during this time that I was reminded of the imp…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-12; Ephesians 4:1-2; 1 Timothy 1:15-16 "The art competition is tomorrow, so make sure you finish your pots today," Miss Boone told the class. "Your final step is sealant, but don't forget--" "What do you think of my pot, Miss Boone?" Alex raised his pot above his head. "You've done a fantastic job, Alex, but you interrupt…
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