This half-hour adventure for kids (ages 6-12) follows Lizarardo “Liz” Lacerta and his reptilian friends in the little town of Terrene. In the quest for fun, Liz and his pals often get themselves into trouble! With the help of their parents and other grown-up lizards like Grandpa Anole and Granny Gecko, they wrestle with the challenges and drama of childhood, finding real answers in the Bible. Designed to help children find their own roles in God’s big story, the program is supported by a liv ...
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Today is a daily devotional that helps God's people refresh, refocus and renew their faith through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.
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Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.
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Is it possible to do ministry without hating it? We have a theory that it just might be. Join us in our pursuit to answer this question through the stories of ministry leaders who have been where you're at, and pick up the wisdom they've earned in the trenches of their own ministry journeys.
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Life can be unexpected, messy, and painful. At some point in your life you will need care on some level, and you will be called to provide care for others who are suffering mentally, spiritually, or physically. Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, daughter of well-loved Pastor Chuck Swindoll and director of Insight for Living’s Reframing Ministries, has an unwavering passion to encourage and equip caregivers and their families with truths and tools that help them live well, regardless of life’s ever-c ...
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We’re not just doing youth ministry—we’re shaping it. Hosted by John Oliver and Ian Dunaway (two guys who’ve survived lock-ins, awkward sermon illustrations, and too many pizza parties), this podcast is your go-to spot for honest convos about what’s really working in student ministry—and what needs to go. Expect: - Real talk about discipling Gen Z and Gen Alpha - Leadership lessons that actually help - Interviews with people who get it - Practical strategies you’ll want to use this week - Mi ...
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How could your church communicate better? Join hosts Bryan Haley and Jeanette Yates as they discuss tips, strategies, and tools that anyone in church communication can use to enhance their church marketing and communication.
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The Eleventh Hour is the official podcast of Engage Work Faith, a South Australian ministry that explores the Christian perspective on work and faith. We exist because faith in Jesus transforms all of your life, including your work. We believe work and faith are connected, overlapping circles that help integrate people. Engage Website: https://engageworkfaith.org.au/
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The One About ReFraming Mental Health & Communication with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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32:48In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Francis of Reframe Youth Ministry—licensed clinician, former youth pastor, and curriculum creator—for a conversation that will shift how you think about student ministry. We talk about: • What technology is really doing to students’ minds and bodies • Why presence, not performance, is the secret sauce of min…
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The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time. . . . — John 21:17Jesus’ questions parallel Peter’s three denials. On the night Jesus was arrested, Peter was asked three times if he was associated with Jesus, and each time Peter said no (John 18:15-18, 25-27). Now Jesus asks…
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Liz decides to adopt an “I don’t care” attitude when he gets a bad grade. What can Grandpa do to help him change his attitude?By ReFrame Ministries
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Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. — John 21:1If you’re an expert at something and have done it for a long time, it can be difficult to take advice from someone else. In our reading today, though, we find that even though Jesus’ disciples are experienced fishermen, they take advice from a stranger who calls out to them fr…
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Christian Civility Defending Our Faith without Being Defensive
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25:00How do we disagree without being disagreeable? How do we handle conflicts when people slander or talk against us? Everywhere we turn, it seems as if our culture encourages division. It feels like there is little room for civil debate on nearly any topic, and confrontation and hatred of those with different viewpoints are becoming normal. Even when …
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That same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. — Luke 24:13A friend of mine went to his kids’ sports event, and he found a seat next to a random stranger in the stands. They started a conversation and talked for most of the game. It was only after people pointed out to him later that the person he…
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Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. — John 20:24I can understand Thomas’s doubt. For whatever reason, he wasn’t with the other disciples when Jesus first visited them after his resurrection, so he hadn’t seen Jesus firsthand. Maybe he should have taken the disciples’ word for it when th…
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The One About Building Strategy, Not Just Buying It
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31:14Welcome to Season 2 of the Shaping Student Ministry Podcast! We’re kicking things off with a game-changing conversation featuring Dave Coryell, President of Christian Endeavor and author of Less Like Hippos, More Like Honeybees. (WE ENCOUNTERED SOME RECORDING ISSUES... POWER THROUGH!) In this episode, we dive deep into: - Why your discipleship stra…
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On . . . that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” — John 20:19The disciples were hiding together behind locked doors in the days after Jesus’ death. They weren’t just afraid of being recognized or ridiculed for f…
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On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. — Luke 24:1When they went to Jesus’ tomb on Sunday morning, the women expected to find Jesus’ body there. They had prepared spices for his burial and a time of mourning. But when they got there, the stone was rolled away and Je…
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“Go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’” — Mark 16:7We might not like to be singled out, but many of us know what that’s like. It may be for a special honor, or it may be for doing something wrong. Either way, being singled out can be embarrassing and make us want to h…
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Jesus said to her, “Mary.” — John 20:16On the morning of Jesus’ resurrection, Mary Magdalene went to visit his tomb early—and when she saw the stone rolled away, she quickly went to tell Jesus’ disciples. They came and saw and then returned to where they were staying. But Mary couldn’t leave. She was overcome with sorrow about Jesus’ death and coul…
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Each year, Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter. The impact of the resurrection is so profound that each of the four gospels tells the story. The details vary, but each account clearly announces that Jesus Christ is risen! As we study the gospel stories of Jesus’ victory over death, we’re invited to parti…
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Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus. Now Joseph was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly because he feared the Jewish leaders. — John 19:38Sometimes it’s easier to hide what we believe than to share it openly. This can happen especially when it comes to talking about our faith. In some situations we can be afraid of being rid…
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet Jesus? Or to be in Jerusalem the very week Jesus was crucified and raised from the dead?By ReFrame Ministries
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“Surely he was the Son of God!” — Matthew 27:54Have you ever seen something that was so amazing you just couldn’t stop talking about it? Maybe it was something incredible that happened at a special event. Or something you saw while hiking or traveling, or in a TV documentary. Whatever it was, it was so astonishing that you had to tell everyone arou…
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Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother. . . . — John 19:25Jesus’ entire ministry was characterized by selfless acts. Healing sick people, feeding hungry people, taking the role of a servant, and even raising the dead were major parts of his ministry of bringing the good news of God’s love for us all. Jesus was always looking out for others and pu…
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The One About Follow-Up: What You Should Do After the Event
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33:54You poured time, energy, and resources into your big event… now what? In this episode, John and Ian unpack why what happens after the event may be more important than the event itself. Drawing from years of student ministry experience, they tackle questions like: • How do you capture spiritual momentum without overloading the calendar? • Why are re…
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When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere . . . he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. — Matthew 27:24Pilate is a puzzling character in the story of Jesus’ death. He was the Roman governor of Judea, and he directly oversaw Jesus’ trial and handed him over to be crucified. But it see…
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One of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests. . . . — Matthew 26:14Sometimes I like watching TV shows about police, lawyers, investigators, and criminals. It can be intriguing to try to figure out a person’s motive for committing a crime. Sometimes, even long after you can tell who the villain is, the motive is unclear …
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#42: Get Into Somebody’s Orbit | Ministering & Being Ministered To feat. Johnny McCallister
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1:20:39Statistically, the number of ministry leaders struggling with their identity, calling and confidence in ministry is growing, and they are feeling more and more isolated. In this episode, Pastor and Executive Director Johnny McCallister unpacks how ministry leaders need each other more than ever before. Johnny shares keys for resiliency learned from…
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He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” — John 13:6Have you ever had your feet washed by someone else? Or have you ever washed someone else’s feet? Years ago I was involved in a program where we trained student leaders. At the end of the training the adult leaders would wash the feet of the student leaders. I…
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