Everyday Truths Kids

What does it mean to be gentle? In this episode of the Everyday Truths Kids Podcast , Sherri talks with kids about gentleness as part of the Fruit of the Spirit . Kids will hear that gentleness is not about being weak or quiet all the time. Gentleness is choosing kindness, calm, and care even when we could do something else. This episode gives kids everyday examples of gentleness with their hands,...

This week, we’re continuing the conversation about faithfulness —especially when doing the right thing feels uncomfortable or even a little scary. Through honest questions and everyday examples, kids are invited to think about moments when they’ve felt nervous to stand up for what’s right… like telling the truth, speaking up, or staying true to what they believe. Then we step into the story of Dan...

This week, we’re talking about faithfulness —especially when life feels unfair. Kids know that feeling… getting blamed for something they didn’t do, things not going their way, or wanting to react out of frustration. In this episode, we meet Joseph, whose life didn’t go the way he expected—but who kept choosing faithfulness anyway. Through storytelling and honest conversation, kids will hear how J...

Goodness can feel easy when someone’s paying attention—but what about when no one is watching? This week, we’re continuing our conversation on the Fruit of the Spirit: goodness, focusing on the quiet, everyday choices kids make when there’s no audience, no reward, and no recognition. This episode helps parents guide kids toward understanding that goodness isn’t about being noticed—it’s about who w...

This week, we’re beginning a conversation about goodness —but not in the way kids usually hear it. We use the word good all the time… good food, good day, good job. But when the Bible says that God is good , it means something much bigger—something perfect, complete, and without anything broken in it. This episode helps kids start to understand that difference in a way that actually makes sense in...

Kindness is something kids hear about often—but how do they actually live it out ? In this episode, we continue our Fruits of the Spirit for kids series by moving from what kindness is to what kindness looks like in real life . Through the story of Ruth and Naomi, kids are invited to see that kindness isn’t just about saying something nice—it’s about showing up for others, even when it’s not easy....

Kindness is one of those words kids hear all the time—but what does it actually mean? In this episode, we’re continuing our Fruits of the Spirit for kids series by talking about kindness in a way kids can truly understand. Together, we explore the difference between being “nice” on the outside and having real kindness that starts on the inside and moves into action. Through a simple, relatable con...

As we wrap up our patience series, this episode helps kids see patience from a new angle—not just as waiting, but as something that takes real strength. Throughout this series, kids have been learning that patience is part of the Fruits of the Spirit—good things God is growing in us—and this final conversation brings those ideas together in a way that feels both practical and encouraging. In this...

This week, we’re continuing the conversation about patience by helping kids see that it’s not just about waiting—it’s also about how we respond when things don’t go our way. As part of the Fruits of the Spirit, patience becomes a practical, everyday way kids can learn to love others, especially in moments that feel frustrating, interruptive, or inconvenient. In this episode, kids will hear a story...

This week, we’re continuing the conversation about patience—this time focusing on what it looks like in relationships. Kids are learning that patience isn’t just about waiting well, but also about how we treat others and how we respond to ourselves when things feel hard. As part of the Fruits of the Spirit, patience shows up in everyday interactions, offering kids a simple, meaningful way to live...

Patience is something every kid (and grownup) has to learn—and it’s not always easy. This week, we’re beginning a conversation about patience as part of the Fruits of the Spirit, helping kids see that patience isn’t just about waiting—it’s about learning to trust God in the middle of the wait. Whether it’s small everyday moments or bigger things that take time, this episode opens the door for simp...

This week, we’re wrapping up our conversation about peace by exploring what it looks like when life feels scary. Because while peace can feel easier to recognize in calm moments—or even in relationships—it can feel hardest to hold onto when fear shows up. In this episode, we talk through everyday situations kids understand, like bad dreams, storms, loud noises, or moments that feel uncertain. We g...

This week, we’re continuing our conversation about peace —and focusing on what it looks like in our relationships. Because while peace might feel simple in quiet moments, it can feel much harder when we’re dealing with disagreements, hurt feelings, or situations that don’t feel fair. In this episode, we walk through everyday scenarios kids experience with siblings, friends, and classmates. We gent...

This week, we’re beginning a new conversation about peace —and helping kids see that it’s more than just quiet moments or calm surroundings. Peace can feel easy to recognize when everything is going smoothly. But what about when life feels loud, busy, or a little chaotic? In this episode, we start building a simple, meaningful understanding of peace by connecting it to everyday moments kids alread...

What does joy look like when life feels heavy? In this episode of our Joy series, we talk about gratitude — and how it helps children (and adults) experience joy even in difficult seasons. Through a personal story about walking through chronic pain and disappointment, Sherri shares how learning to focus on what she was grateful for slowly helped her find joy again. Not because everything changed o...

What does it look like to have a “full bucket” of joy? In this second episode of our Joy series, we use a simple, kid-friendly word picture to explore how joy grows and how it spreads. Through a playful conversation, children learn that joy isn’t just a feeling that comes and goes — it’s something that can overflow. Looking at what Jesus taught through John the Apostle, we discover two ways to exp...

Joy is more than feeling happy. In this first episode of our Joy series (Fruits of the Spirit for kids), we explore the difference between happiness and joy in a way children can actually understand. Through a lighthearted conversation about puppies, cake pops, and favorite things, kids discover that happiness depends on what’s happening around us—but joy comes from something deeper. Looking at a...

It’s easy for kids to love people who are kind to them—but what about the kid who’s mean, the friend who hurts feelings, or the sibling who won’t stop? This episode gives kids a realistic, grace-filled way to practice love even when they don’t get along with someone —without pretending hard situations aren’t hard. Sherri and Parker talk about boundaries and getting help from a trusted adult when n...

One of the clearest ways kids can understand love is this: love serves. Not in a big, complicated way—but in everyday choices that help someone else, even when we don’t feel like it. In this episode, Sherri and Parker talk about what it means to serve (like helping with dishes or doing something kind when you’re mad), then jump into a powerful Bible story: Jesus washing His disciples’ feet (John 1...

Forgiveness can be one of the hardest parts of love—especially when kids feel hurt, embarrassed, or angry. This episode helps kids understand forgiveness in a way that’s honest and doable: forgiveness is putting down big feelings instead of carrying them forever. Sherri and Parker talk about real-life moments (like getting hit with a water gun!) and then walk through the story of the Prodigal Son...

Love can feel like a big word—so in this episode, we help kids put simple language around what love is and what love does . As your family starts exploring love as a Fruit of the Spirit, this conversation gives you a warm, doable way to talk about feeling loved, showing love, and choosing kindness—especially when it’s not the easiest choice. Kids will hear a playful, relatable chat (including a St...

The Fruits of the Spirit aren’t just about the “good” things we hope to see—sometimes they help us notice what’s off, too. This episode gives families a gentle, honest way to talk about bad fruit (like jealousy, hurtful choices, or selfish moments) without shame—because God meets us with help, not disgust. In this episode, kids will compare good fruit and bad fruit (with a funny coloring page to m...

As we keep learning about the Fruits of the Spirit, kids start to see a comforting truth: God doesn’t ask us to do hard things alone. The good fruit God wants for us grows best when we stay connected to Him—especially when life feels big for little hearts (and honestly, for grown-ups too). In this episode, Sherri and Parker talk about asking for help instead of trying to handle everything by ourse...

Fruits of the Spirit are good things God wants for us —not as a “be better” checklist, but as what grows in us when we belong to Jesus. This series is a gentle way to start faith conversations at home (even if they feel a little awkward sometimes), and it’s also the beginning of the Everyday Truths Kids Podcast journey with your family. In this episode, kids will hear a fun “fruit” picture (hello,...