The Bible2School Podcast with Meredith

Have you ever heard of the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky? If not, today you’re in for a treat! Walk with us into the Creation Museum, where we’ll sit with our guest, Dana Sneed, and examine Scripture like a Sleuth. God has given us His amazing, authoritative Word, filled with so many details and facts that teach us more about Him. How important are all those details?...

Did you know Jesus died so that we may have ABUNDANT life, not just a life? Did you also know that children can only live an abundant life if they know who they are, and that they are known? Our guest today, Kathy Koch, wants to drive home the point that every kid is smart - and as we learn which type of smart, we can adapt our teaching styles in ways that have great potential to change everything...

For 46 years, Sight & Sound Theaters has been a place where families from all over the world experience the Bible coming to life on stage! Today, you get to be one of the FIRST audiences to hear insider information about their NEW edition to story-telling. Josh Enck, President and Chief Story Officer of Sight & Sound Ministries, gives us a sneak peak into their first ever movie, “I Heard the Bells...

Bible2School is thrilled to participate in GivingTuesday — a global generosity movement.  On November 29, 2022, people all around the nation are coming together to tap into the power of human connection, strengthen communities, and change our world.  With GivingTuesday in mind and Thanksgiving right around the bend, we’re going to hear from Kori & Lee as they talk about the treasure of giving and...

God is so good and He gives us everything we need! Our guest today, Laurie Christine, shares ideas of how to teach children about contentment — and what a perfect time of year to chat about this! When we go back to the beginning of the Bible, Genesis shows us that the root of the very first sin can be traced to discontentment with God’s provision and goodness. Our conversation centers around the c...

At Bible2School, we use the CBA Cross — a resource that teaches our kids how to CONFESS, BELIEVE, and ASK Jesus to forgive them of their sins and live all of their days for Him! Today, one of our beloved Bible2School teachers, Marie Good, is sharing our 2nd grade lesson on forgiveness which brings the Bible to life in skit form, using the story of Jacob and Esau. Ready to hear how forgiveness open...

Our guest today, Fred McNaughton (known as Phredd), has been with one of our local Christian radio stations since 1984! Early in his career, Phredd discovered that kids didn’t really know how to worship, because they were never taught! Knowing that the “joy of the Lord is our strength” and raising 8 children of his own, Phredd set out to change this using the talents God entrusted to him. Phredd w...

Did you know that the FIRST thing God says to the Israelites after giving them the ten commandments is to teach them to their children? Yep! In Deuteronomy 6, God commands us to impress His word on our children ALL.THE.TIME. But how?! Thankfully it doesn’t have to be a sermon - it can be simple! First, we have to love the Lord with all that WE are in order to authentically teach this to the kids i...

As a child, Valerie Bell wanted to be a lawyer for children. At that time there wasn’t such a thing, but our God of details worked in her life to minister as an advocate for children in her many different roles. Currently the CEO of AWANA, Valerie talks about raising the church of 2050 to be lifelong disciples who are able to withstand the darkening of this world. She speaks hope into this darknes...

Jocelyn Hrovath, a wife, mom, and devoted Christian, shares with us her journey through starting a Bible2School program not once but twice, and how she fully relies on God with lots of time on her knees! Ready to hear how YOU can bring the Bible to public school children during their day? Let's go.... JOCELYN HROVATH served as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 17 years. After her children were in...

Is truth true for everyone? Even though our guest today, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, was a teacher in a Christian elementary school, most of her students could not answer "yes" to this question. They had memorized the scripture that says "Jesus is the way the truth and the life", but they didn't have the foundation to defend this truth. Elizabeth’s ministry, “Foundation Worldview”, created materials tha...

What comes to your mind when you hear that word, "VOLUNTEER?" Did a visual of a calendar pop into your mind? How about the thought "I just don't have an extra ounce of time or energy to give?" We've all been in this space, but today Kori & Lee share about volunteering from a different lens that ends up blessing you with MORE energy in your tank! Ready to hear how you can look a lot like Jesus thro...

Episode #58 - See You at the Pole w/Doug Clark How do we ignite a fire for Jesus among the youth of this generation?  Our guest today, Doug Clark, shares his years of experience with youth, and talks about how The FIRST BEST THING students can do is pray for their school. See You at the Pole (SYATP) is coming up on September 28th - what better time to talk to the spokesman for this national rally...

If you could ask God to do anything for your family, what would it be? Jodie Berndt, our guest today, surveyed families on this very question before publishing her first book in 2001. Jodie took the top 20 topics, went to the Word to see what God had to say about them, and shaped the table of contents for Praying the Scriptures for Your Children .   When Jodie started praying God's Word back to Hi...

Striving to live for Jesus is a gift and a challenge wrapped in one - do you sometimes feel like you're a hamster on a wheel, spinning around going nowhere fast?   This is how Anity Keagy, mom, grandmom and creator of JoyShop Ministries, felt until she heard the Lord speak Matthew 6:33 over her. "SEEK FIRST His Kingdom, and everything else you need will be given to you." As she started to walk thi...

Episode 55 - Back to School with a Healthy Mindset with Michelle Nietert Studies show that 1 in 3 kids struggle with a mental health issue. Today, Michelle Nietert, a licensed counselor, speaker and podcaster, talks with us about how kids' emotions are so important! Today, we are seeing anxiety and depression creep into our children's lives because their emotions are DRIVING the bus instead of jus...

Episode 54 - Training Kids to be Counter Cultural with Lee Nienhuis  Change can happen in your home and culture - and it starts with YOU! Our friend, author & speaker Lee Nienhuis, reminds us that in order to walk out this change, it's not all upstream swimming — it's actually participating in what God wants to do in and through us. He partners with us in this journey and is even MORE invested in...

Episode #53 - Preparing for the Launching Years with Brenda Yoder What does failing have to do with thriving?  Brenda uses the phrase "don't steal the struggle" when talking about allowing kids to fall in order to soar. As parents, caregivers, and friends, we want to come alongside the children in our lives and save them from the pain of messing up, when in fact, working through mess-ups is the ve...

Episode 52 - Helping Kids Overcome Insecurity with Jessie Seneca Children are battling with high levels of insecurity starting at such an early age. They have this unspoken pressure to measure up to the world's standards as they are exposed to social media and the internet. Jessie talks to us about building these young ones up - encouraging and helping them to grow their confidence. She shares the...

Episode 51 - The Truth about Marketing with Walt Mueller The world of marketing is one of the most powerful life shapers out there, and it's targeted at our kids! Its greatest power is not to sell a product, but to sell a worldview. Walt brings us the truth about this and emphasizes the importance of starting conversations with the kids in our lives - teaching them to think critically and Christia...

Episode 50 - Parenting the Whole-Hearted Child Have you ever felt that heaviness when it comes to parenting or influencing the children in your life, like their good fruit solely depends upon you? Jeannie talks about this hard but holy calling, and how there is grace for each one of us! She reminds us of the key elements to guiding that whole-hearted child: turning their focus toward Jesus and His...

BONUS Episode - Intentionality with Alex Kendrick Who loves when a good intention is followed through and we see the result of our efforts? We all do! Today we hear from movie director Alex Kendrick and his passion to intentionally share the gospel with everyone, especially the kids in our circle of influence. Alex feels intentionally sharing the hope of Jesus is so important for children and he'l...

Today we are going back to one of our most loved episodes with Lisa Landis, Kids Cookie Break Host on WJTL, FM90.3.  Lisa & Kori explore how music can be used to introduce children to Jesus in fun and memorable ways! Ready to add some catchy, biblical songs to your playlist? Let's go! LISA LANDIS hosts the Afternoon Drive 3-7pm on FM 90.3 WJTL.  She is also the creator & host of The Kids Cookie Br...

Who loves when a good intention is followed through and we see the result of our efforts? We all do! Today we hear from movie director Alex Kendrick and his passion to intentionally share the gospel with everyone , especially the kids in our circle of influence. Alex feels intentionally sharing the hope of Jesus is so important for children and he'll us give some practical ways to do that. Ready t...

The Many Benefits of Biblical Singing with David Moul Summer is here and we're ready to try something new!  Today's guest, David Moul, is passionate about singing and giving glory to God.  We're going to explore how everyone (adults and kids) benefits from singing!  Check out the terrific resources to sing a new song this summer. Ready to get the music flowing this summer? Let's go.... DAVID MOUL...