The Bible2School Podcast with Meredith

Do your children ever wonder how science helps us explain and understand  God's creation?  Our guest today, Jennifer Hall Rivera, is a science educator at Answers in Genesis.  You won't want to miss her insights on connecting the historical account of Genesis to the science we're observing and studying today! Ready to learn some tips on talking with children about the science of Genesis? Let's go....

It's time to celebrate Thanksgiving, and we are thankful for you, faithful listeners!  Today Kori and Lee uncover examples of thankfulness found in the Bible and share 5 ways to teach our kids about gratitude. Ready to help your kids overflow with thankfulness? Let's go.... KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. In her current position, Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School...

Have you ever had a child ask you, "How do you know the Bible is true?"  Our friend, Mike Lutz, is passionate about teaching the Scriptures and is going to help us answer that question. Ready to soak up some tips and perspective from Mike? Let's go.... Mike earned a BS in Commerce from Rider University and a Master of Ministry from Grace Theological Seminary. He retired in 2015 after a forty-five-...

Are you curious how mental and spiritual health go hand in hand and impact a child?  Today's guest, Michelle Nietert, has over 20 years experience as a professional counselor with children and is sharing her incredible knowledge and experiences with us! Ready to be encouraged and learn from Michelle? Let's go.... MICHELLE NIETERT is a professional counselor for over 20 years, well versed in equipp...

How does God give second chances? Why, through a whale, of course! Today we’re going to explore Kori’s favorite Bible2School lesson, the story of Jonah and the whale. Ready to immerse your children in the story in creative ways and learn what blubber has to do with second chances? Let's go! KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg Univ...

Has a child in your life asked, "Why did God make me the way I am?"  Our guest today, blogger, podcaster, and author Jamie Ivey, will unpack why it's important to teach children about their identity in Christ early in their life.  We're so excited about the truths in her new book, God Made You to Be You!   Ready to hear more from Jamie? Let's go.... JAMIE IVEY loves creating things that help peopl...

Kids ask the BEST questions! We hear questions like, "Does God know who I am?" "Do I truly know who God is?" and "How do I learn about Him?" Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Mo Aiken, will help us tackle how to fully know and be known by God. Ready to dive in and learn from Mo's faith-deepening experiences? Let's go! MO (ISOM) AIKEN is a New York Times bestselling author, a nationa...

How DO you start teaching the Bible to children? How about the beginning? Today's guest, Bible2School teacher Laura Mele, shares her favorite lesson on Noah. Ready to get our the crayons and paint for some fun and creative ways to learn about Noah? Let's go! LAURA MELE is a Bible2School teacher for the Forest Hills Bible2School program. She was born and raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Laura is...

Has technology taken over the kids around you?  Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Screen Kids, is a mom of three children who will help us make sense of the good and bad of our kid's screen time.  Her definitions of digital vegetables and digital candy are so practical and helpful! Ready to pick up some tools to help the child in your life make positive changes to balance screen time and grow relatio...

What would our life look like to help our children face fear just like our heroes in the Bible? Today we're talking with Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave Moms, Brave Kids, and co-host of the You CAN Tell The Children Podcast. Ready to explore how to walk our kids through their fears by leading with faith? Let's go.... Guest Bio LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on the nat...

'How do we talk to God?' Our children are curious about prayer and have lots of ideas of what prayer is. Our Bible2School team member, Meredith Steidler, loves to introduce children to prayer with fun and engaging ways they really connect with. Ready to hear Meredith's fun tips on introducing a child to prayer? Let's go.... MEREDITH STEIDLER is a wife and mom to 3 kiddos ages 12, 10 and 9. She ado...

Did you ever wonder what religious liberties your child has when sharing and living out their faith at school? It can be difficult to know where the legal lines are. Today we’re talking with Matt Sharp, Senior Council with Alliance Defending Freedom, as he unpacks the legalities behind ‘Speak, Meet, and Equal Treatment.’ Ready to hear some practical and actionable advice on our children’s religiou...

Score! From participating in youth leagues to watching sports heroes on TV, sports of all varieties can have an influence in our child's lives. Today we're talking with Justin Kleiner from Fellowship of Christian Athletes, whose mission is sharing Jesus through sports. Ready to hear how we can use the playing field as a mission field in our public schools? Let's go.... JUSTIN KLEINER is a Multi-Ar...

Today we’re diving into a topic that will help support children of all ages. Building a healthy adult support system for your child is so impactful as they grow and stretch their faith through different seasons of their life. Who is invested in your child’s life (and who would they say is important to them)? Ready to pick up some practical tips on building a support system for the child in your li...

Are the kids in your life asking lots of questions with school around the corner, like who is my teacher? Are my friends in my class? Will school be hard or easy? When kids pray over these questions, they also want to know if God will answer their prayers. Today, Bible2School teacher Marie Good shares how she uses a traffic light to teach children about prayer and how God answers. Ready to hear he...

Have you ever gotten a song stuck in your head? Maybe you're a musical learner and anything set to music is memorable for you. Today we'll explore how music can be used to introduce children to Jesus in a fun and memorable way with our guest, Lisa Landis, host of The Kid's Cookie Break on WJTL, 90.3FM. Ready to add some fun, Biblical songs to your playlist? Let's go.... LISA LANDIS hosts the After...

Today we'll hear about a group of of world changers who saw a need in their community and responded in a way that has impacted generations! Spoiler alert - they told children about Jesus. We'll also hear the three spiritual questions every child wants to know the answer to. Ready to hear why we are telling the children? Let's go... LEE NIENHUIS is an author and passionate Bible teacher. She is on...

We want to impart to our children just how important it is to study God's Word, to listen to what He says, to be as David said, "hiding it in our hearts." We want them to have the same love for God's Word and the same vibrancy in their faith that we have. So how can we introduce the Bible to our children? Let's go.... Resources For You: Timothy 3:16-17 Next Steps: Share this podcast with a friend...

God loves the children in our life more than we do, and praying for them is one of the most important things we can do as a parent or caregiver. Today we explore how prayer can be strategic, proactive, and powerful in a group. Ready to learn why we should we start with prayer? Let's go.... BARB COLE serves as the Mid-Atlantic Division Coordinator for Mom's In Prayer, a ministry that gathers moms l...

It does matter who your friends are, and it can be lonely not going along with the crowd. Friends help you along on your faith journey, and having friends that share your morals and values in school is important. Ready to hear more about how you can influence your child's friends for Christ? Let's go.... JOCELYN HROVATH served as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 17 years after graduating from Ce...

We're asked all the time...is that legal? Teaching the Bible DURING the school day? Yes, yes it is thanks to federal release rulings allowing children to attend a religious class off school property during their public school day. Curious to learn more? Let's go.... KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University and has over 19 ye...

A BIBLE2SCHOOL PODCAST It’s easy, it’s fun to share God’s Word Our passion is to equip Christian adults with relevant, fun, age appropriate, and hope-filled ways to share God’s word in everyday life with any child in your circle of influence. Together we will explore why it is so important to be intentional about sharing God’s Word with the next generation of children…in the car, at the dinner tab...