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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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!By Keys For Kids Ministries
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READ: PSALM 23; 1 JOHN 1:1-5 Chester turned his face to the sun one last time before climbing into the truck. Though the sun hung low in the sky like always, not providing much warmth, Chester knew he would miss it almost as much as he would miss his family. He was leaving all light and warmth behind to work in the shadowside mines for three months…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 119:1-8; Galatians 5:13-18 "Hey, August," Dad said at dinner. "Remember that home run you hit in the baseball game today?" "Of course!" August grinned. "I practically blasted that ball right out of the park!" "It was quite a hit, all right," said Dad. "When you reached third base, it looked like you would have just enough time …
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READ: EXODUS 34:5-6; MALACHI 3:6; MATTHEW 7:24-29; 14:22-33 The world is constantly changing. There are always new technologies being developed and new ways of doing things. Each generation puts different emphases on different issues. It can be easy to feel like our parents and grandparents don’t understand what we’re facing today because certain t…
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Bible Reading: Proverbs 2:1-9; John 14:26 "How did you like our game today, Dad?" asked August when he and Ryker got in the car after their baseball game. "It was great!" said Dad. "Do you mind if I use you guys for an example in my Sunday school class tomorrow? Our lesson is about our Christian walk with Jesus, and you gave me some good examples. …
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The Classic Keys for Kids Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!By Keys For Kids Ministries
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Children's Bible Hour Episode of the Week. New Episodes Every Tuesday!By Keys For Kids Ministries
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READ: PSALM 139; MATTHEW 11:28-30; JOHN 3:17; 16:7-14 I work in the office of our local fire department, and unfortunately sometimes part of the fire department’s job is locating the bodies of people who have drowned. This is a valuable service that can help bring some peace to the victim’s family. However, it can be difficult to locate people unde…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 139:1-18; Romans 8:14-17 Sophia ran her fingers through the sand and watched in anticipation. Her family had been on vacation in Cabo, Mexico, for several days, and now the event she had been waiting for was here: the baby turtle release. Her younger brother Charlie inched closer to the rope they were supposed to sit behind. "L…
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076 | Three Aspects of a Healthy Ministry
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Description: In this episode, Sam and Hunter discuss the three aspects of a healthy 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 your kidmin. UR…
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Reflections on the Cross: Christ Our Sin-Bearer
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READ: ISAIAH 53:1-12; MATTHEW 26:27-28; 27:35-54; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:19, 21 Early I come to behold Your face, Seeking still Your glorious grace, Christ who died…holy…divine, Love crucified. Blessed be the Lord my God, Blessed be, O, blessed be, Blessed be the Lord! In shame the sun did turn away, As darkness in the silence reigned, God in flesh afflic…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-14 Nevaeh was almost finished helping Mrs. Burns with her housework. "I need to get to the bank before it closes," Mrs. Burns told her. "Do you think you could finish and lock up when you leave?" "Sure," said Nevaeh. "No problem." So Mrs. Burns said goodbye and left. Nevaeh hummed as she dusted, but suddenly--CRASH! She s…
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READ: ROMANS 2:9-16; 3:21-31; TITUS 3:3-8 It was a sweltering Sunday. We were a few days into the mission trip, and I decided this must be the usual climate in Costa Rica. The small church was filled with people. There was no air conditioning. We were on the third hymn when my vision began blurring. All I could think was, I need water. The last thi…
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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4:10-11 Mario flopped down on his bed. Why had Mom enrolled him in a basketball league? He knew nothing about sports. Mom said it was for exercise and to learn teamwork and make friends. Mario feared that when the other boys found out he had no experience playing basketball, they wouldn't want him on the team. He gazed up at …
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READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27; 1 PETER 4:10-11 When was the last time you hurt one of your fingers? It happens often— it’s so easy to accidently cut, bruise, break, or burn our fingers, and then we have to figure out how to do everyday things like eat or write or drive with a hurting or bandaged finger while we wait for it to heal. We don’t tend to …
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Bible Reading: Psalm 23:1-2; John 10:7-15 Nikita was visiting her cousins in England, and today her cousin Alexia was taking her out to see the sheep. "You'll love the lambs, but their mums can be very protective, so you'll have to watch out," Alexia said as they walked along. "We're almost there--you can see Dad's hat, and there's Lawrence." Uncle…
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READ: JOHN 1:1-15; 8:12-18; 2 CORINTHIANS 4:6 Vacation time for my family when I was a kid usually involved tents and sleeping bags. We enjoyed the outdoors, and camping helped us stay close to nature—while also saving on hotel costs. As a little kid, I took notice of signs where we camped warning us of bears in the area. Although my parents reassu…
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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6 "There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes. He ran to th…
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READ: PSALM 23; JOHN 10:1-30 Did you know that sheep can be easily distracted? If a shepherd is leading a flock, and a stranger gets in the way, the sheep can lose their focus on the shepherd and scatter. And when sheep scatter, they can get into trouble. They might get stuck in dangerous places, or they could be attacked by a hungry predator. Away…
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Bible Reading: Hebrews 13:5-8 When Jake's parents got divorced, Mason saw his friend cry for the first time. Jake was frustrated and confused and didn't know how he was going to make it through things, and Mason didn't know how to help him. The more time he spent with Jake, the more worried Mason got about his own parents and what might happen to t…
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READ: PROVERBS 30:5; ACTS 17:1-15 I absolutely love reading about the Berean Jews in the Bible. They show up in Acts 17:11, and in truth, I think this is the only place that mentions them by name. But this one verse is packed with helpful insight on how to live life well. Paul and Silas were going from town to town preaching the good news of Jesus’…
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Bible Reading: John 4:34-36 "We had a missionary speaker visit our class today," Charlotte told her mother after church one Sunday. "I think missionaries have such exciting lives--traveling far away to tell people about Jesus who have never heard about Him before. That's so cool! Maybe I'll be a missionary someday." Later that afternoon, Mom got a …
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075 | Stations & Rotations: The Cheat Code for Kidmin
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Description: In this episode, the guys discuss the benefits of the stations and rotations model, and how it can be implemented in any church, no matter the space or time constraints. Resources: Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 1) Comparing Children's Ministry Models (Part 2) Connect With Us! If you have any questions or suggestions for th…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 27:1; Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 12:9 When Millie got home from her first day of vacation Bible school, she found Dad watering the garden out back. "Hi," Dad said. "How was VBS?" He put down the hose and poured Millie a glass of lemonade on the patio. "A missionary couple spoke to us about their work in another country," s…
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READ: DEUTERONOMY 7:7-8; PSALM 34; ROMANS 8 I twirled the marble beads on my bracelet, cool against my skin. Grey, grey, bright blue. The turquoise color had intricate swirls of sky blue, the result making the bead look like an ever-moving sky. These bracelets reminded us of the love of Ahavah, the love He daily shows us. Quickening my pace, I hurr…
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Bible Reading: Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 2:14-15 "Mom's calling," Selah said as she and her sister played with neighbor kids in the common area of their apartment complex. "It must be time for dinner already," said Alice. The girls told their friends goodbye and hurried to their apartment. "Guess what!" said Mom as they talked about their day. "…
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READ: PSALM 23; PHILIPPIANS 4:11-13; HEBREWS 13:5 Growing up, I participated in a program at my church where I learned Bible stories and memorized Scripture. I remember memorizing Psalm 23 when I was in second grade. However, the words of this psalm didn’t mean nearly as much to me as a seven-year-old as they do now. Psalm 23 is an incredibly popul…
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READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 13:9-13; 2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-7 Have you gone through something really hard lately? Maybe there’s been sickness or a death in your family. Maybe your parents are separating, or your best friend moved away, or your family is struggling financially. Even if you haven’t personally experienced suffering like this yet, chances are you k…
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Bible Reading: Romans 8:26-27 Kyleigh walked out into the garage. "I want to wear my new blue shirt, Mom. Did you wash it?" Mom, who was stripping paint off a desk, looked up and nodded. "Yes, I washed it. It's on a hanger in the laundry room, but it needs ironing. It's pretty wrinkled." "I can do that," said Kyleigh. "I'll call for help if I need …
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READ: LAMENTATIONS 3:22-26; EPHESIANS 3:14-21; 1 JOHN 4:16 Ten or fifteen years ago, when I was a teenager and struggling through that often awkward and difficult phase of life, I wish I had known just how much God loved me. I knew of God’s love. I felt it in my life. But I didn’t realize just how great it is. As the years have gone by, I’ve learne…
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Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 "Oh, she's so cute!" squealed Kelsey, looking at the baby her mother held. The baby wrapped her tiny fingers around Kelsey's thumb and stared at her face. "I wish she would smile at me," Kelsey said. "Don't worry," Mom replied. "She's just getting to know us. Give her some time to get used to regular meals and a…
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Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 "Hurry, Dad!" urged Archer as he and his father sped down the freeway toward the baseball stadium. It was his first time going to a major league baseball game, and he didn't want to miss any part of it. "If we're late, we might not find a good place to sit!" "Don't worry, Archer. They won't give our seats away. Our tick…
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READ: GENESIS 32:24-32; HOSEA 12:3-5; EPHESIANS 4:22-24 When I was an RA (resident assistant) in college, I had this resident who used to tell me she and God had been “wrestling” about something. She would spend entire days with the Lord, crying and repenting, and wrestling with Him about different behaviors and attitudes in her life. Now, I had be…
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Bible Reading: Psalm 105:1-8; Luke 12:22-31 Emma lay in bed, listening to her parents' voices on the other side of the wall. "We can't afford a vacation this year, Lindsey." Dad's voice sounded sad. Emma could barely hear her mother's worried voice. "How are we going to pay this bill, Jeff?" Emma huddled deeper under her blankets. She knew her pare…
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READ: PROVERBS 25:15; 1 CORINTHIANS 3:5-8; 1 PETER 3:15-16 Have you ever heard of ginseng? It’s a valuable plant used in a lot of health foods. And those who grow ginseng need to have a lot of patience. While many seeds will sprout within a week or two, when you plant ginseng seeds, they can take over a year to sprout! That’s a long time to wait fo…
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