The Bible2School Podcast with Meredith

Kids ask GREAT questions, and here at the podcast we want to hand you the tools to answer those questions with excellence! Everything we need to know about life and godliness is in Scripture - it’s created to be our instruction book for life. Over the next three weeks, our conversation will focus on the top 3 spiritual questions kids ask. These conversations will help you guide and inspire the nex...

Do the kids in your life have a clear view of the world as God sees it, or do they need some gentle coaching to be shaped and molded into God’s truth? This is where our conversation turns to sunglasses… Kori & Lee talk about three different types of sunglass lenses, and why it’s so important for children to see the world through God’s holy lens, brought into focus by the Bible! We want it to be se...

Last week, Donna Nicholson Steif admitted that she was “grief illiterate” before she lost her son in a tragic accident. She shared her personal story of great loss, walked us through what grief is & talked about why processing and discussing our grief is pivotal to our health and well-being. Today you’ll join the rest of our conversation which covers how children grieve differently than adults, ho...

Our guest today, Donna Nicholson Stief, is coming to us with a topic not often discussed - the topic of grief. Did you know that you CAN heal from all the many layers of grief? To quote Donna, “Grief is not a problem to be solved - it’s not something that needs fixed. It’s the natural, God-given response to love and loss. It’s a journey, and we need to understand that journey and learn how to navi...

Let's get outside with our kids and engage them with prayer in God's creation!  Today's guest, Don MacLafferty from In Discipleship, is sharing some simple tips to incorporate God's creation, walking, and prayer in a fun and impactful way!  Ready to lace up your sneakers and go for a walk? Let's go.... DON MACLAFFERTY is a disciple of Jesus Christ, a husband to April for 31 years, a dad to Jason,...

“It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon, so just take one day at a time” - this is the advice that Linsey Driskill, author and For Girls Like You Director of Development & Partnerships, wants to encourage you with as you navigate raising children in today’s culture. She shares stories from her mother-daughter devotional book, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible, as well as conversational prompts and...

Did you know there is a law called Released Time that allows public school students to receive Bible teaching DURING the school week? This is the very law that makes Bible2School possible! Did you also know there are 53 million public school students in America? Today, you’ll hear how a high schooler, Kayli Brown, thought outside the box and used this Released Time law to volunteer with Bible2Scho...

Did you know that 9.2% of the world, or 719 million people, live in extreme poverty? This means they’re living on less than $2.15 a day! Most of us have been blessed with more than enough to meet our basic needs, so it can be challenging to teach our kids to have compassion for those who are poor simply because they don’t have the eyes to see it. Our guest today is Lorie Lee, a church partnerships...

Have you heard conversations about global warming and wondered if this is something to be concerned about? Our guest today, Jessica Jaworski, is from Answers in Genesis where she enjoys teaching environmental science and biology in labs and Explore Programs at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter. She talks about our awesome God who is the author and sustainer of all things, and discusses the top...

The Bible tells us to hide God’s Word in our hearts. As believers, we want it to become the substance of our souls! Stacy Vickroy is a Bible2School worship leader, and today she’s talking about the many faces of worship. You’ll hear how God orchestrated music throughout her life for His glory, how she shares this passion with our Bible2School kids and their families, & ways in which we can use wor...

Do you want to take a guess how many lego blocks were sold in the US last year? Believe it or not, it’s in the 70 billions! There’s no debating the matter, legos are a big deal, and what better way to enjoy them than building Bible stories? Our guests today are a father & son team! They’re here to share their story of how the pandemic helped kick-start their very own business called Bible Builds,...

“God is God and I am not - and that’s a really good thing”. While most of us understand this phrase, can we honestly say it’s easy to live like it’s true? If we’re being transparent, don’t we really want to control our lives so that it translates to our idea of a happy ending? Today’s guest, Shannon Popkin, author of “Comparison Girl”, “Control Girl”, and podcast host of “Live Like It’s True”, tal...

Does your child go to public school? If so, are you familiar with HOW their faith can be part of their school day? With phrases like “separation of church and state” constantly surfacing as a hot topic, it can be confusing to know what is truth and what is misconception.  In this episode, we want to kindly educate you so that your children can feel comfortable expressing their faith in public scho...

Are you familiar with the season of Lent? According to a recent survey, while 7 in 10 Americans celebrate Easter, only 16% will partake in the Lent tradition this year. So what’s the big deal? Join me today as I interview one of Bible2School’s Area Coordinators, Bruce Ratliff, as he talks about Lent as a journey to joy. Together we’ll unpack how preparing our hearts for Easter through the practice...

Let's talk Apologetics. Do you wonder why statistics show that such a high number of kids are talked out of their faith by the time they leave for college? Our guest today, Hillary Morgan Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics, explains this is because they were never talked INTO it in the first place! We can do more than lay our hands on these kids and ask the Lord to protect them from other worldviews...

Are you looking for ways to engage children and point them to the Word of God? Today you’re going to hear from Dallas Jenkins, Creator, Director & Co-Writer of the 1st ever multi-season show about the life of Christ! “The Chosen” is the largest crowd-funded media project of all-time. This series brings us cultural and historical context mixed with artistic imagination to present a powerful retelli...

Our guest today, Josh Straub, is a passionate author, parenting coach, and podcast host. He and his wife, Christi, recently published the book, “Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Putting Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for your Time, Attention, and Identity.” Josh will challenge you to look at your family from a 30,000 foot view and ask, “What atmosphere are we cultivating? Are we promo...

Have you ever heard of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes? Or, maybe you’ve heard it called “FCA”. This ministry has been around for more than 65 years & has spread to over 100 countries! Their mission is to reach every coach and athlete with the gospel of Jesus Christ, beginning in the 5th grade! It’s mentorship in sport form, and today, I get to introduce you to one of Bible2School’s partners,...

Today we hear from movie producer, Daryl Lefever, as he chats about his own journey into the adventure of film-making, and highlights the themes from “Jesus Revolution”, coming to theaters near you starting February 24th. This movie is an inspirational true story of a hippie revolution in the 70’s - known as the greatest spiritual awakening in American history! Real people, real struggles, and a s...

Continuing on in the January theme of Sanctity of Life, today we hear from Tyler & Monica Herr about their journey of obedience to the Lord through the foster care system.  A Lymphoma diagnosis pushed biological children out of their minds - but also started more serious conversations and prayer about foster care. Listen to how God guides and winds them on an unexpected adventure towards adoption....

In April of 2010, Janae and Rodney Hostetter received devastating news. At only 12 weeks pregnant, they learned their baby girl had a severe birth defect called Anencephaly. This birth defect made their daughter "incompatible with life." They were told she would likely die a few minutes after being born. Janae and Rodney knew this child was a gift from God, so they quickly declined the option of a...

God’s Word is transformative in every way, and our guest, Cindy Bultema, shares how she learned this to be true! Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), a non-profit ministry impacting the lives of girls worldwide, Cindy shares with us how important connection and scripture are when it comes to helping kids know their Identity in Christ. Today she will share her own testi...

Today it’s as if you’re entering into a forensics lab with Dr. Jenn Rivera, as she helps you uncover the truth that science confirms the Bible! Did you know that biological gender is visible through our skeleton? How amazing it is to look at our bones and see God’s design and forethought! Lean in as Jenn talks about two key bones that reflect and confirm what we see in God’s Word…that He made us m...

Happy New Year! It’s the perfect time to review our year with the Bible2School Ministry and look forward in faith to what God is going to do in 2023! Kori shares some of the best God stories that will warm your heart and also reveals our big ask for this year. Ready to hear how God has done abundantly more than we could ask or imagine? Let’s go! LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and...

For years, our guest, Carrie Ochoa, prayed that her children would be surrounded by classmates who love Jesus. Today we get to follow her on an amazing journey of leaning into the Holy Spirit’s call on her life. You’ll be inspired to hear her questions, insights, and responses to the Lord’s requests. Presently, Carrie teaches 3rd grade Bible2School, sharing about her best friend, Jesus, with her o...