Min is passionate about taekwondo and she dreams of victory. Min's beloved taekwondo teacher, Hana, tries to help Min, but she finds herself consumed by nerves and fears of failure. Despite her dedication to training and her burning desire to emerge victorious, the thought of losing keeps her up at night, disrupting her sleep and sapping her confid…

Kissa's admiration for Namazzi, the first base player, is unwavering until a twist in the game reveals the importance of every position on the field. When Eva, the shortstop hurts her ankle, Kissa discovers the significance of teamwork and the value of each player's contribution. Inspired by Eva's guidance and encouragement, Kissa embarks on her so…

Mizuki, a girl who relies on her wheelchair for mobility, is uncertain about participating in a sport that requires quick movements and racket skills. A new student named Katsu is also in a wheelchair and Mizuki is assigned to show her around the school. Mizuki is able to help acclimate Katsu and in return, Katsu introduces Mizuki to para-badminton…

WFW Student Minister Jackson Sanford and WFW Student Leader Danny Pectol share on the importance setting boundaries around technology and ideas to do it. The Anxious Generation bookBy The Hills Church

Katharine Hill is UK Director at Care for the Family. Prior to joining the organization in 2004, Katharine practiced in family law. Katharine leads Care for the Family’s policy agenda, participating in Government Round Tables and in consultations on matters of family policy. She is currently an expert advisor to the Archbishops’ Commission on Famil…

Beatrice loves cheering for big brother Grant and his Field Hockey team but feels hesitant to join in herself due to a fear of making mistakes. However, Grant teaches her a valuable lesson: that being afraid of making mistakes is the biggest mistake of all. Beatrice witnesses Grant's perseverance as he tries and fails before ultimately succeeding i…

Phil and Diane Comer share about their book Raising Passionate Jesus Followers. The Comers have been in ministry together for over 45. Phil and Diane count as their greatest joy that John Mark and Tammy, Rebekah and Steve, Elizabeth and Brook, and Matthew and Simona have each chosen to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Their two sons have followed their…

Luke LeFevre is 27 years old and lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Rebecca and his daughter Evelyn. He is the Director of Ministry Engagement & Gen Z at Gather25—a global gathering of the Church that will take place on March 1st, 2025—and is the founder of a student and young adult movement called Consecrate. Luke has spoken to hundreds o…

Archie, a talented lacrosse player, struggles with arrogance and distraction during practice. Focused more on his ego and indulging in junk food on the sidelines, Archie neglects to pay attention to his teammates, including his friend Oliver. When Archie's lack of focus leads to a missed opportunity to score a goal by not passing to Oliver, he face…

Do you want to disciple your children at home but don’t know how or where to start? Many parents are intimidated and think those in the church will do a better job even though children are there for maybe an hour a week. KIDStory is a simple strategy where everyone in your home can connect with Jesus and His Story in an environment that builds trus…

What makes your heart happy? For us at Kiddywink Crew, it's you! We were able to ask this question to members of the Kiddywink crew, and in this special episode, we get to hear their amazing answers! We hope you enjoy and remain inspired to lead with your three hearts. That is, with your body, mind, and words!…

11th grader Caleb Young shares his testimony on how saying "yes" to living life on mission is for the benefit of others and for our own transformation. https://www.rocakidzclub.com/ https://thehills.org/sermon/you-2-0/ Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.…

Miguel has a passion for dancing and faces criticism when someone mocks his unique moves. Feeling disheartened, Miguel takes a reflective walk, hoping to shake off the negativity. Along the way, he stumbles upon an open dance class and decides to join in. To his surprise, he discovers that the person who laughed at him earlier is also in the class,…

Get to know Jeremiah Haywood, the Next Gen Family Discipleship Minister at The Hills Dallas Campus. Here is a link to the book Jeremiah mentioned: The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at w…

Sofia faces a challenge when she overhears unkind remarks from another team about her body size. Despite excelling on the beam, Sofia's confidence takes a hit. With encouragement from her coach and inner strength, she bravely confronts her feelings, sharing her experience with her coach and teammates. Sofia learns a valuable lesson about body posit…

Emmanuel Dominguez, David Meyer and Jill Shelby discuss Emmanuel's call to church planting, the difference between leaving and being sent, and how for all of us our lives are really just finding our place in God's story. Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.…

Siblings Alexia and Liam embark on a vacation to Scotland with their parents. Excited to experience the country's famed golf courses, they encounter a dilemma when Liam forgets to pack Alexia's putter.Initially upset by this oversight, Liam recalls their previous agreement where Alexia was supposed to pack the putter, emphasizing "a deal is a deal.…

Are you using technology or is it using you? Join Adam and Jill as they interview Fort Worth Christian Director of Modern Learning and Next Gen Now podcast producer Darryl Loy as we dive into this anxiety-producing hot topic. We only scratch the service so we anticipate there are more podcasts to come. Parents of kids and students are invited to th…

Meet Kaya, the star rugby player of the "Cape Town Cougars," who excels on the field but struggles with leadership skills. Conversely, Annika may not possess Kaya's level of skill, but she shines in her ability to connect with others. As the new rugby season kicks off, the Cougars are determined to win. However, Coach Zulu surprises everyone by nam…

Are you using technology or is it using you? Join Adam and Jill as they interview Fort Worth Christian Director of Modern Learning and Next Gen Now podcast producer Darryl Loy as we dive into this anxiety-producing hot topic. We only scratch the service so we anticipate there are more podcasts to come. Parents of kids and students are invited to th…

In this episode, we follow the adventures of three friends - Ramon, Juan, and Carlos - who live in the beautiful Dominican Republic. Ramon is passionate about baseball, while Juan and Carlos prefer spending their time playing at the beach. As the boys struggle to find a way to enjoy both activities, they receive unexpected help from Michael, the fr…

[REPLAY] Is there a move of God happening in the next generation? Auburn University sophomore and former Hills' student Jackson Brownlow shares about the September 12th event when hundreds of students were baptized after a worship service. He reflects on how God was already at work on campus weeks before this event and how he sees hunger for King J…

[REPLAY] Baptism Sunday is coming April 7! One of our N&G goals is to see 1,825 people surrender to Christ and be baptized. Baptism Sunday is a day to celebrate new life in Christ, while also seeing God’s faithfulness in adding to this goal! If your kids or a child close to you is showing an interest in baptism, this one is for you! Curious about b…

Best friends Olivia and Emma share a love for playing basketball. Excited to take their skills to the next level, they both try out for the prestigious Salty Seahorses Travel Team. While Emma makes the cut, Olivia unfortunately doesn't. Feeling disappointed and left out, Olivia stumbles upon "Team Ozzie." She's amazed by the kindness and camaraderi…

Adam and Sarah share learnings from the Forming Faith Collaborative with teachings from John Mark Comer, Andy Crouch, and Matt Markins. Some key takeaways: fromation is a daily process, a discipleship pathway is simple (be, become, do) but also complex (because we are all unqiue and at different points), and formation is counter cultural. Join the …

Meet Chen and his dad, who are on a quest to find the perfect sport for Chen. Chen's dad is trying to push him into speed sports, but Chen isn't keen on that idea. Fortunately, Uncle Steve steps in and takes Chen to a restaurant that has a ping pong table. Chen discovers his passion for ping pong and realizes it's the sport he wants to pursue. Howe…

10th grade students Addison and Tess join Alexandra and Jill to discuss the mission of God and their generation after attending World Mandate Missions Conference together. They share how they are learning to hear God's voice, pray about His Kingdom coming, the importance of multi-generational community, and partnering with Jesus in what He is doing…

A heartwarming episode focusing on Angel and her family's trip to visit relatives. The highlight of their gathering is the annual volleyball game, eagerly anticipated by all. Angel is keen to join her Dad's team for the game, but her grandmother has other ideas. Through the support and guidance of her mother and Aunt, Angel learns valuable lessons …

Do you desire to see the fame and deeds of God renewed and known in our time? Do you hunger to see more of the manifest presence of God? Do you want to build a culture of prayer inside your heart, your home, your church, your city? A group of women who attended the Altars Conference in NYC debrief the experience and share why anytime, anywhere is a…

Maria discovers the power of positivity through her journey in learning tennis. Initially, she aspires to emulate her sister Adriana's tennis skills but faces discouragement from a harsh instructor who constantly points out her mistakes. Adriana intervenes upon witnessing Maria's struggle and connects her with a new coach named Mimi. Unlike the pre…

New Hill's missionaries share their own journey in learning to listen and hear the voice of God and how they are cultivating that lifestyle in their own journey and in their parenting. Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.…

Logan faces a common challenge: feeling disadvantaged because of his smaller size compared to his teammates, particularly his friend Connor, who is much larger. However, as the story unfolds, Logan learns an important lesson: what he initially sees as a weakness can actually be a strength. Despite being smaller, Logan discovers that his speed sets …

Kingdom Parent and author Bridget Van Zyl discusses her book Wired to Parent and how we can lead our children from a heavenly mindset in partnership with the Holy Spirit. Order her book here: Wired to Parent by Bridget Van Zyl. Description - Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.…

Dev and Amir, best friends living in Mumbai, enjoy playing cricket together. During one playdate, Dev brings out his extra special bat that once belonged to his grandfather, while Amir has a bat with Superman on it. However, Amir accidentally breaks Dev's special bat during their game. Together, they realize that perhaps Dev shouldn't have brought …

Join Adam and Jill as we discuss teens and addicion with Teen Life Director of Communications Karlie Duke. Student Gatherings on February 28 and March 6 will deal with this topic. On February 28 we will also host a Parent Gathering to equip parents to disucssion addicition with their teen. Linked her is a discussion guide to help you with these con…

Mia, who loves soccer, faces a challenge when her family moves from the USA to Hastings. Initially, she worries that there might not be soccer in Hastings because it's called football there. However, Mia discovers that they do indeed have soccer in Hastings, just under a different name. This realization helps her feel more at home in her new enviro…

Saundra Botts, Volunteer Leader & KIDStory storyteller, shares a powerful testimony on how God has worked in her life as she has stepped into Kids Ministry, not allowing fear to hold her back. Click here if you are interested in impacting the next generation by serving in Kids Ministry. http://www.thehills.org/serve Click here to register for KIDSt…

Happy Valentine's Day! We hope you enjoy this re-release of our meditation with Ozzie! Get ready to breathe in, breathe out, and feel the love with Ozzie and our Kiddywink Crew member, Jane! We can't wait for our open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners to meditate with us.By Kiddywink Crew

We hope you enjoy this re-release of our very first episode of Series 1. Listening to past stories feels like re-reading our favorite books and we can't wait for our open-hearted, playful, and intelligent listeners to follow along! Listen for the letter A and the # 1 in this story and continue through the alphabet - we have episodes A through Z now…

"Set this one on repeat and listen every day." That's what someone said who got to listen to this episode early. Julie Puckett shares her heart about the heart of worship. This one's for everyone because we are all worshippers! Living into the culture of worship that Julie describes would be transformational for us as individuals, families, and a c…

Kids Leader Developers Rachel Herman (KLR), Brandi Ayala (NRH) and Jennifer Young (WFW) share about their role in Kids Ministry and why elevating community is what the next generation needs. Click here if you are interested in impacting the next generation by serving in Kids Ministry. http://www.thehills.org/serve Click here to register for KIDStor…

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode, which highlights Series 1, Would You Rather Questions, from our amazing Kiddywink Crew guests! We can't wait for our open-hearted, playful and intelligent listeners to follow along.By Kiddywink Crew

College student Kellan Woodward and Adi Lowry share their own journey in making decisions about college, major, finding a faith community and much more. This is a great one to share directly with the teens in your life. Parents and leaders, hear how these two young adults are processing their future and what they say the church can do to help their…

Sister Zebras embark on a colorful culinary journey inspired by their love for a certain black-and-white food. Mom Zebra suggests a creative twist to their school project on the alphabet: finding foods that start with each letter. Intrigued by the idea, the sisters eagerly join in on a quest to explore various foods. Throughout their adventure, the…

Twila Higginbottom, a former public school teacher, delightfully shares how teaching children is one of the things that makes her most come alive. She encourages and provides some practical ways that those wanting to teach kids the Bible can do so by listening to the Holy Spirit. Hint: It includes vulnerability. A few notable quotes: "Jesus is the …

Yasmine the Yak has a big personality and loves to tell grand stories, but she struggles with listening and often interrupts during circle time at school, much to the dismay of her teacher, Mr. Yates. Concerned about Yasmine's difficulty in listening, Mr. Yates reaches out to Yaya for help. Together, they devise a plan to support Yasmine in improvi…

8th graders Jace Drain and Cy Shelby share about ways they have been equipped, activated and mobilized to be on mission with God now. Hear how they have have been led to serve in Kids Ministry, Special Needs, Respite, and most recently as part of a Student-Led Prayer Team on Wednesday nights at The Gathering. They also share about ways they have be…

Xavier, an X-Ray fish, is a chronic worrier. Whenever he feels anxious or worried about something, he tends to push those feelings away and hides them deep inside. However, his worries begin to manifest physically, causing him stomach aches and discomfort. Concerned about his health, Xavier visits a doctor who discovers that his stomach aches are c…

The Kiddywink Crew was joined by an extra special guest! We hope our open-hearted, playful, and intelligent listeners enjoy this week's story. And we're sure you'll enjoy the conversation with Santa at the end!By Kiddywink Crew

Walter, a curious walrus, spends his days exploring the ocean in search of colorful treasures. His best friend Winslow, however, only collects blue and red items, unlike Walter who appreciates all colors. Despite Walter's love for all colors, he faces ridicule from Winslow and others when he wears a vibrant coral necklace to class. A fight between …