Best bible2school Podcasts (2024)

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151. How To Love Your Neighbor 28:53

5h ago28:53

28:53

According to a 2018 survey from the Pew Research Center, only a quarter of Americans say that they know most of their neighbors! With this surprising stat in mind, Bible2School CEO, Kori Pennypacker, and Podcast Manager, Meredith Steidler, are excited to share some refreshing ways to love your next door neighbor like Jesus! Whether you already ace …

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150. Leading With a Heart for God and People 30:36

6h ago30:36

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 m…

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149. Member Highlight w/Brock & Jenny Jessup 26:33

21d ago26:33

26:33

Brock & Jenny Jessup are coming to us from a small town in Idaho with hearts afire for spreading the Gospel to the next generation through the Ministry of Bible2School! In the second half of this 2024 school year, the Jessups witnessed 19 public school children accept Jesus as Savior of their lives through the Bible2School class they direct! You’ll…

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148. Helping Your Kids To Become Godly Influencers 29:30

28d ago29:30

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…

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147. 3 Unexpected Biblical Benefits of Decluttering with Kids 29:05

1M ago29:05

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! …

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146. Unsung Hero Movie - A True Story 24:43

1M ago24:43

24:43

If you’ve heard of the band, For King and Country, or female singer, Rebecca St. James, you might be surprised to learn they are siblings! Even more exciting is that they have a new movie available for streaming called ‘Unsung Hero’ all about their life. We get to hear co-writer and producer, Richard Ramsey, share how the Smallbone family overcame …

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145. Volunteer Highlight With Greg Paul 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

Bible2School volunteer, Greg Paul, wears many hats including business owner, husband, dad, and coach! He prioritizes speaking life into children every chance he gets. You’ll be inspired by how God worked through the details of his journey as Greg responded in obedience – the outcome, as you’ll hear, has been more amazing than anyone could have anti…

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144. Discipleship Modeled in New Movie, “The Forge” 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

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. You’ll leave this convers…

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143. Colliding with Culture: Teaching our Kids to Ask the Next Question 29:35

2M ago29:35

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 suc…

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142. Member Highlight w/Laura Funk 22:49

2M ago22:49

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 …

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141. The Many Benefits of Theater For Your Kids 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

If you knew there was an activity for your kids that expands communication skills, builds confidence, empathy, & problem solving strategy all while having fun, would you sign them up? These are just some of the many benefits theater can bring to children that our guest, Brandon Talley, speaks about in this episode. With 20 years of experience and t…

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140. Modeling An Uncomplicated Life 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

Do you ever feel that life is more challenging than it used to be, and wonder why? Our guest, Brenda Yoder, offers some age-old wisdom to help bring us back to the basics of an uncomplicated life. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Brenda noticed how God used the many threads of her home, career and Airbnb to weave together the pages of a book she re…

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139. 5 Ways Children Can Express Their Faith With Others in Public School 21:08

3M ago21:08

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 righ…

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138. 4 Ways Your Child Can Express Their Faith in Public School 18:36

3M ago18:36

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 …

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137. Praying for Your Child's Future Spouse 29:03

3M ago29:03

29:03

Have you ever experienced the power of prayer? We talk a lot about prayer on this podcast, but this episode addresses something new — praying for our child’s future spouse! You’ll hear Kori’s story behind this important topic and 3 ways you can start praying now! What we love the most about this conversation is the intentionality behind the prayers…

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136. Combating 3 Myths Of Evolution 28:29

4M ago28:29

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 w…

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135. Comparison Girl for Teens 29:36

4M ago29:36

29:36

Shannon Popkin joins our Co-Host, Lee Nienhuis, in today’s episode focused on the book they co-authored called Comparison Girl for Teens. What a timely message for this generation! Our children, beginning at younger ages than ever before, are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression & loneliness, all of which can be connected to this compari…

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134. Devotional Time As A Family 30:44

4M ago30:44

30:44

Laurie Christine, mom of 4 boys and podcast host of Redeeming the Chaos, talks to us about the importance of family devotions. The best part is that Laurie brings her own resources to the table to help those of us who may need some fresh ideas! Laurie reminds us that discipleship looks different for each family, and that it is the Lord’s job to pro…

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133. What Is Truth? 29:00

4M ago29:00

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 a…

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132. The 2nd Most Important Hour of Your Day 30:36

5M ago30:36

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 i…

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131. Intentional Habits for Discipling Your Kids 26:17

5M ago26:17

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 grandch…

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130. The Importance Of Teaching Elementary Age Kids The Bible 28:50

5M ago28:50

28:50

How do we protect our kids from the darkness? What if instead we shift the paradigm and work towards preparing them for it? Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family and host of its daily radio broadcast, talks about the importance of teaching our young kids the Bible. He also speaks a powerful word about this current generation as he sees them–ha…

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129. Teaching Kids To Speak The Truth In Love 29:21

5M ago29:21

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, yo…

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128. The Truth about our Worldview 34:50

6M ago34:50

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 fo…

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127. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget 29:26

6M ago29:26

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…

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126. The Journey of a School Board Member Mom 23:53

6M ago23:53

23:53

There’s no better time than today to get involved with what’s going on in our children’s lives, especially in the public school setting. Our guest, Kelly Carter, is a recently elected official on her school board and she’s here to tell us how God has strategically fit the puzzle pieces of her life together to prepare her for this great assignment. …

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125. Member Highlight 20:47

6M ago20:47

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! Re…

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124. How To Handle “Frenemies” w/ Dannah Gresh 34:08

7M ago34:08

34:08

We are repeating one of our most loved episodes from 2023 with our partner and True Girl founder Dannah Gresh. Scripture tells us that Jesus was a good friend - He stayed in relationships even when they were difficult. Kori asks the question “Is it possible to raise children to love Jesus, imitate Him, and be a good friend to others even when it’s …

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123. In Case You Forget Who You Are 28:48

7M ago28:48

28:48

You’ve heard it said before that you can’t know WHO you are unless you know WHOSE you are. Our guest, Hannah Conway, is a speaker, podcaster and author of a new devotional called “In Case You Forget.” She zeros in on the importance of knowing our identity so that we can stay on mission and be effective, unshaken and foundationally sound in our fait…

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122. 2023 Reflections & 1 Spiritual Step For 2024 33:57

7M ago33:57

33:57

Happy New Year! It’s been an exciting 2023 at Bible2School and we have much to look forward to in 2024. Here at the podcast we want you to know that we are intentional with our time, talent & treasure – so in this episode, you’ll hear some jaw dropping “only God can do that” stories and our new goals. You’ll also leave this conversation inspired to…

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121. When Your Child and Their Teacher Disagree about Christmas 22:52

8M ago22:52

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 …

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120. Our Staff’s Christmas Traditions Round Table 26:00

8M ago26:00

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 kee…

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119. Member Highlight: Simple Obedience 25:04

8M ago25:04

25:04

Katie Green joins us for another member highlight with a conversation packed full of all the good stuff. You’ll hear her journey from stay-at-home mom to Bible2School Site Director, some noteworthy Bible2School kid convos, and the reminder that when you’re doing Kingdom work, God has all the details covered! Are you ready to hear how simple obedien…

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118. Generosity Starts At Home 25:15

8M ago25:15

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…

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117. How Do You Protect Your Child Against Harmful Cultural Elements In The School System? 31:07

9M ago31:07

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…

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Episode 116 - Empowering Military Women to Share the Gospel 32:33

9M ago32:33

32:33

The Lord has called us all to the same thing, the Great Commission. And He calls us to that job within the context of our lives. Our guest today, Megan Brown, gets to engage with the Lord in His work through participating with the Great Commission as a military spouse and mom, and you’ll hear how her discipling is making a Kingdom impact! Megan rem…

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Episode 115 - The Power of Prayer 33:44

9M ago33:44

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 i…

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Episode 114 - Using Our Gifts for God’s Glory w/Alena Pitts 36:59

9M ago36:59

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 jou…

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Episode 113 - Uncovering Noah’s Ark in 2023 36:49

10M ago36:49

36:49

Did you know Noah’s Ark rested on top of Mt. Ararat on the same day many years later that Jesus rose from the grave, defeating sin and death? The Hebrew calendar uncovers dates like this and more, so we can know what happened in history today! Christine Vales, who joined us in September, returns to give an overview of her October chalkboard teachin…

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Episode 112 - Serving Where God Calls You 27:25

10M ago27:25

27:25

Billy Hallowell is a journalist and host with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and Faithwire, where he gets to communicate God’s truth through people’s stories. His passion for media kick-started following the Columbine School shooting in 1999. Shaken from this event, Billy wondered what he could do to help prevent something like this from …

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Episode 111 - 2 Things Kids Need to Know About Intruder Alert Drills 33:49

10M ago33:49

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…

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Episode 110 - Boldly Raising Up The Next Generation 31:30

10M ago31:30

31:30

You’ve probably heard of Champ Thornton or one of his children’s books, yet you may not be familiar with his “why” for writing. You’ll hear the reason his books focus on placing our hope in God and living life according to the greatest commandments.You’ll also notice these same themes spilling over into his advice on parenting and admonishment to b…

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Episode 109 - Impacting The Next Generation for Jesus 22:24

10M ago22:24

22:24

What does it look like to make disciples of the next generation as Jesus calls us to? Kurt Zimmerman asked himself this question prior to becoming the Executive Director of Teens Need Truth (TNT), and shares how God guided him to the answer through this amazing discipleship ministry he now leads and loves. You’ll be inspired by his passion to see k…

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Episode 108 - Discovering the Lord’s Hebrew Calendar in Real-Time 34:04

11M ago34:04

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Did you know the Gregorian calendar we follow today is not the same calendar Jesus followed in his day? God established the Hebrew calendar, and he never got rid of it– we did! Our special guest, Christine Vales, will teach us how to uncover the Lord’s calendar in real-time, which points us back to God’s Word and His great love for us! You’ll hear …

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Episode 107 - A Bible2School Student’s Journey with Jesus 24:20

11M ago24:20

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…

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Episode 106 - 3 Things You Should Say To Your Kids Each Day Before They Go Out The Door 21:03

11M ago21:03

21:03

We all want to encourage the kids in our lives so they feel equipped to handle their days with confidence – and we can do this through our words! Scripture talks a lot about the importance of what we say, and that we are to encourage and build one another up. We can intentionally speak to children in ways that will set the tone for their entire day…

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Episode 105 - 3 Key Messages On The Value Of Life 32:55

11M ago32:55

32:55

Did you know at about 8 weeks in utero, babies already have a hand preference? In this podcast we like to talk about how to teach kids their great value in God’s eyes! Speaking to this truth, our guest is Julie Baum from Align Life Ministries, an organization that aligns with God to proclaim the gospel and champion the sacredness of life. Align Lif…

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Episode 104 - Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit 31:44

12M ago31:44

31:44

Have you ever felt that the supernatural was either for the super strange or the super spiritual? Do you know the Holy Spirit as the greatest gift that Jesus left us after his ascension, or has He been left out of the conversation for most of your life? Either way, you aren’t alone, and Jeannie is going to help us unpack why it’s crucial to underst…

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Episode 103 - When God’s Plans Are Bigger Than Our Own 29:24

12M ago29:24

29:24

Have you ever thought God was giving you direction but were uncertain what to do next, or whether or not the voice you were hearing was God’s or just your own thoughts? If so, you’re not alone, and today you’ll be encouraged to hear the journey God led Stacy Novak on that eventually landed her in the Director position for her area Bible2School prog…

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Episode 102 - The Humble Beginnings of Sight & Sound Theatres 29:42

12M ago29:42

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Moved by God’s creation as a young boy, Glenn Eshelman would come inside after a full day on the farm and draw what he saw. His parents recognized and encouraged his artistic talent and helped him develop it throughout his growing up years. Through the support of his parents, practice developing his skills in several different arenas, and obedience…

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