Family Life Kids

What do “I pledge allegiance to the flag…”  and “I promise to be a good example to all I meet, as is the Turtle Scout way” have in common? Peter, Kim, and Violet are hanging out at Mr. Jacob’s garage, and are wondering the same thing: What does it mean to “Pledge Allegiance”? (Matthew 6, … Read More Read More

Have you ever gotten really into a game? And then got mad at it? Aaand then blew up at your Mom? Well, Laura can relate! She, along with Kyle, Monica, and Mr. Jacobs talk about the importance of emotions. Both the good and the ‘bad’. (Scripture: Colossians 3:8, Psalm 37:8, Matthew 5:22, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians … Read More Read More

Have you ever noticed that there are cameras everywhere? Chelsea and Flora have, and they are creeped out! Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Hugh point out that there’s another reason to be careful of our actions… (Scripture: Hebrews 4:13, Luke 12, Genesis 1:27, Proverbs 15:3, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10, and 1st Peter 2:9)

Rachel and Gabby’s morning of comic-reading at the garage gets interrupted when they get curious about this “church-board” the adults are talking about. Mr. Jacobs and Mr. Brian help explain that nobody’s perfect, even when it comes to church! (Scripture: Revelation, 2nd Timothy 3:16, James 1:25)

Do your siblings ever drive you CRAZY? Or are you the one who drives all your siblings crazy?? Well, the twins, Ivy and Sage, have similar problems. Miss Fiona is house-sitting for Mr. Jacobs when the two girls come bursting in to the garage with their arguments. (Scripture: Romans 12:18 and 14:19, Matthew 5:9, Romans … Read More Read More

What does it mean to forgive someone? How do we forgive others, and how does God forgive us? The kids are talking about mercy with Mr. Jacobs on today’s episode. (Scripture: Matthew 6; 1st John 1:9; Matthew 6:15; Ephesians 4:32; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 2:4-5; John 3:17)

Ashley and Mr. Jacobs are helping Gwen set up a party for Gwen’s sister, when the two girls start to wonder… Who gets the credit when we do something good? (Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17, James 1:13, and Colossians 1:17)

Have you ever had trouble with a difficult teacher at school? Joy certainly has, and she goes to Mr. Jacob’s garage for advice. Together with Holly, they learn about Tact! (Proverbs 18:21, Luke 6:45, and James 3:10)

Who would you rather have help with your homework: Mr. Jacobs, or another kid a little older than you? (…Id’ pick Mr. J, too.) Artie’s feelings are hurt when Monica keeps turning down his offers to help with her homework, even after she said she’d rather wait for Mr. Jacobs. Turns out, both of them … Read More Read More

Kyle, Mr. Jacobs, Miss Fiona, and Sam learn that size doesn’t really matter when it comes to how important something is.

Carson is telling Monica and Joy about her church’s baseball team when Joy notices that there are a lot of different kinds of churches. Mr. Jacobs described how there are different ways that people serve God. (Scripture: John 1:12 and Romans 14)

Noel, and Wendy are trying to fix the radio when Mr. Jacobs comes in and explains that it’s Sharathon weekend! Artie wonders when, or even if, it will ever be the same again. (Scripture: Mark 13 and 1st Corinthians 12)

Sam is helping Joel and Everett prepare for softball season via video chat. It raises the question: how does God want us to prepare to live for Him? Thankfully, Mr. Jacobs joins in time to discuss! (Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1st Corinthians 9, John 15:2, Isiah 64:6, Philippians 2:12, and Ephesians 2)

It’s the classic story of Noah, his family, the animals, and the flood! Listen as the Kids Corner cast presents this dramatized biblical account and shows how the Old Testament story fits the message of Easter! (Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9:17; Romans 6:23; John 3:16)

Bailey and Kimberly are hanging out on Mr. Jacob’s online chat when Ashley joins with a question for Mr. Jacobs. “What is Honor?” Mr. Jacobs explains. (Scripture: Proverbs 21:21, Philippians 4:8, Samuel 16:7, and Mathew 6)

Violet, Peter, and Monica are making a joke at a classmate’s expense when Mr. Jacobs joins the online chat. Attitudes change when Mr. Jacobs shares a drama about a jester. (Scripture: Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 17:5, Ephesians 4:29 and 5:4)

Kyle and Destin are bored out of their minds on Mr. Jacob’s online hangout site when Ms. Tabitha joins. Destin wonders if it is wrong to be bored, and Ms. Tabitha does her best to explain! (Scripture References: Philippians 2:14, 1st Corinthians 10:10, Colossians 3:17 and 23, and Philippians 4:8.)

Laura, Olan, and Mr. Jacobs are hanging out on the online chat when Flora joins with an urgent problem! It looks like there’s something that God wants her to do, but how can she be sure? Mr. Jacob explains that sometimes God gives us a chance to be a small part of something bigger. (Scripture: … Read More Read More

Artie Gabby and Joy are all doing homework on Mr. Jacob’s online chat, when Joy asks a hard question. What is Hate Speech? Mr. Jacobs does his best to explain. (Scripture: Luke 6:45, Matthew 7,  1st Corinthians 3, and Ephesians 4:29)

Mr. Jacobs and the kids are mini-golfing (hurray for outdoor activities)! Laura’s having a hard time, though – the ball keeps going further than she wants. Mr. Jacobs has some good mini golf tips – and life tips – about being gentle. (Scripture: Proverbs 12:18; Titus 3:2; Proverbs 15:1)

There are probably some movies you’re not allowed to watch – and there’s also probably a good reason for that!  Well, Everett doesn’t think there’s a problem with his favorite TV show, but Joy and Monica don’t agree.  With God’s Word, some friendly advice, and a story about a pair of lightning-fast plumber twins, Mr. … Read More Read More

Everett and Laura are trying to settle a debate: who’s better at video games, boys or girls? It turns out, they have a problem that goes a bit deeper than just video games. Mr. Jacobs steps in to explain to the feuding two and Monica how God specially made and loves us all. (Scripture: Genesis … Read More Read More

Kyle, Joy and Bailey are playing one of Kyle’s favorite board games, and the girls can’t catch up to him! He’s got a secret advantage: he hasn’t told them all the rules. His unfair sneakiness gives Mr. Jacobs a chance to teach the kids about twisting the truth. (Scripture: 2nd Timothy 2:5; Philippians 2:4; Proverbs … Read More Read More

Sage and Rachel walk into Mr. Jacob’s garage to find that Hugh has set up a magic show for a fundraiser. This gets the crew talking about miracles and what we should believe. Mr. Jacobs does his best to explain. (Exodus, Daniel, Psalm 34:8 , 1st John 4)

Everett, Ivy and Miss Fiona are hanging out in Mr. Jacob’s garage when Ivy admits that she is jealous of her sister. Mr. Jacobs and the gang try to help figure out what the best thing to do is. (James 4, 1st Thessalonians 5:18, Luke 6:38, and 1st Corinthians 13:4)