God's Big Story

Join Julie and Matt as they share one of the most important stories in the Bible - the birth of Jesus Christ. We also have our young listeners share their unique ways of celebrating Christmas, from making cookies to unwrapping presents. Remember, Christmas isn't just about presents and decorations, it's about celebrating the miraculous event of the Incarnation, the birth of Jesus, God becoming a p...

Join us as Julie and Matt take you through the enchanting and magical season of Christmas. Listen in as we get in the holiday spirit, share jokes, discuss traditions, and eagerly anticipate the joys of the season. This episode we question what "Advent" means and explore the importance of this season beyond the presents and decorations. But hold your holiday horses! We're not just talking presents...

Listen in as we wrap up Season 9 of God's Big Story where we've taken a journey through the 10 Commandments. Matt and Julie celebrate by reciting all 10 commandments, which we've been memorizing throughout the season, and we're even inviting you to join us! From remembering the Sabbath to honoring our parents, we're so excited to have learned, loved, and lived by these commandments. Also, we're th...

Julie and Matt explore the 10th commandment, "you shall not covet," and they grapple with its meaning and how it ties into trusting God. This episode is a great reminder of how simple gestures can help us remember and understand complex biblical teachings.  As a bonus, our good friend and new mom, Amber, stops by to share her journey of new motherhood, her struggles with understanding her baby's n...

Join us as we decode the 9th Commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness." We break down these big words, with our good friend Judge Jesse shedding light on the serious implications of bearing false witness in the courtroom and how bearing false witness is equated to a violent weapon in the book of Proverbs. We read in the Bible about the intriguing story of Jezebel and Naboth. We highlight ho...

Get ready to join Julie and Matt, as they unpack the meaning of the 8th commandment, 'You shall not steal'. In this episode, we invite our good friend and baseball player, Justin, to share his unique perspective on the concept of 'stealing' within the realm of baseball. Tune in as we explore the differences between stealing in a game like baseball and stealing outside of the game. We also journey...

Adding to our understanding of the 7th commandment is our special guest, Wanda, the wedding planner. Wanda shares the importance of faithfulness and the sanctity of marriage. She beautifully highlights how marriage is God's idea and explains why faithfulness and purity in love mirror God's love for us. We also venture into a story from the Bible, featuring the first marriage of Adam and Eve, and e...

Join Julie & Matt as they unpack the meaning behind God's 6th commandment and its call for us to value human life, just as He does. We explore the story of Moses, his struggle with this commandment and the actions he took. We also discuss God's deep love for humanity and His desire to protect His people, even when situations seem dire. We journey back to ancient Egypt to gain a better understandin...

As we dive into the 5th commandment together, Anna from the Army Honor Guard, helps us discover what honor means. She suggests that it's more than just showing respect to those around us, it's about treating everyone as important and special. Join us as we understand how to honor our parents, no matter where we are in life.  Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! Helpful Definitions: HONOR...

We have a special guest joining us, Dr. Mitch, who offers a fascinating perspective on the role of rest in our lives, both from a spiritual and physical health viewpoint. Tune in as he clarifies the concept of Sabbath and why God, although not needing rest Himself, emphasized the importance of rest for us. We explore the concept of Sabbath being a 'stopping day', and even look into Genesis to exam...

We explore the importance of words and why it matters to use them in the right way. We talk to our friend Garrick, an etymologist, about why words have power and why it is important to use them for the right reasons. We also discuss the Third Commandment, which tells us not to take God's name in vain. Garrick explains why it is important to use God's name to honor Him and to only speak true things...

Get ready for a lively and enlightening exploration into the Bible's second commandment in this week's episode of God's Big Story. Julie and Matt, alongside our special guest Steven the Carpenter, unravel the true meaning of the commandment - "You shall not make for yourself an idol." We discover that idols are not just about graven images but anything or anyone we love more than God. So, join us...

We discuss the first of the Ten Commandments, which states that there should be no other gods besides the one true God. We talk about the concept of luck and how it is not something to be trusted in. We invite our friend Anna, a Botanist, to talk about the four-leaf clover and its significance. We also share the story of the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and how God forgave them. We end the...

Julie and Matt kick off season 9 by introducing the theme of the 10 Commandments! They are joined by Becca, a Referee, who explains how rules are important in sports and in life. The Ten Commandments are God's rules for His people, and they help us love God and others. We'll discuss each commandment and how they point to our need for a Savior. The episode ends with a fun game and a worship song ce...

Join us this season as we talk about each of the 10 commandments and see that God is good to give us them. Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments. Check out more resources from The Village Church. Listen to music from The Village Kids. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.  For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Julie and Matt are joined by Colleen, the Bible Teacher, to learn about how we can worship God with our voices! Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable. Scripture Reference: Luke 2:46-49 5-Second Fly Through Review: True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE CAN WORSHIP GOD IN LOTS OF WAYS!) Finish this sentence. Worship is telling...

Julie and Matt are joined by Hannah, the Humanitarian, to learn about how we can worship God with our actions! Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable. HUMANITARIAN — Someone who is concerned with human welfare, or in other words, it’s a person who cares about other people. Scripture Reference: Matthew 22:39 5-Second Fly Through Review: True or False...

Today's guest is Theo the Theologian, who spends a lot of time learning about God and sharing his knowledge with others. Julie and Matt discuss with Theo how we can worship God with our hearts and minds, and the importance of learning more about God to grow in our love for Him. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable . Scripture Reference: Matthew 22...

Julie and Matt are joined by Tanner, the Worship Leader, to talk about the importance of worship. Tanner explains that worship is showing someone or something that they are most valuable and that we were made to worship God. He also shares his role as a worship leader, encouraging and leading people to worship the one true God. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they...

Join us this Summer for a new mini-series as we learn all about worship: Who and why we worship Worship with our hearts + minds Worship with our actions Worship with our voices We'll be releasing 4 all-new episodes next week! Check out more resources from The Village Church. Listen to music from The Village Kids. Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.  For sponsorship inquiries, email sponsor...

Julie and Matt are on the search for the answer to the question “Who is a minister?” They’ll be joined by their friend Heather (a minister) as she helps clarify who ministers and what ministry is. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we conclude our season about B!g Church. Helpful Definitions: MINISTER — Everyone who loves and trusts Jesus is a minister. A minister is s...

Join Julie and Matt as they explore the answer to the question “What is worship?” They’ll be joined by their friend Lauren (a musician) as she helps discover what worship is. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: WORSHIP — how we show that God is most valuable. Only God deserves our worship. We u...

Join Matt and Julie as they help answer the question “What is a Sermon?” They’re joined by Pastor Carter as he helps track down what makes a sermon special. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: SERMON – A special speech that always talks and teaches about something from the Bible. The whole poin...

Join Matt and Julie as they answer the question “What is Communion?” Today they’re joined by their friend, Bernie the baker (a legend in the baking), as they look for answers and find what they knead to know. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: COMMUNION – when people who love and trust Jesus e...

Join Matt and Julie as they answer the question “What is Baptism?” They’re joined by their long-time friend, Will Derness, the wilderness explorer, as they search for answers. Together, we’ll read the Bible, play a game, and sing a song as we continue to learn more about B!g Church this season. Helpful Definitions: BAPTISM — to dip someone under some water and bring them back up—like Jesus died an...