002: What is a Disciple?

Northside Kids DriveTimeEpisode 002 | What Is a Disciple?Every great adventure starts with one step.This week we're kicking off Follow Jesus Bootcamp, a seven-week series designed to help kids build practical faith skills they can use every day. In this first episode, Pastor Rich explains what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus.Being a disciple isn't about knowing the most Bible facts. It's about following Jesus one step at a time.Kids will learn the simple framework we use at Northside Kids:Head – What does God want me to know?Heart – What is the Holy Spirit showing me?Hands – What does God want me to do?We'll also meet Jesus' very first disciples, memorize Hebrews 4:16, pray for children in Mongolia, and leave every family with a practical challenge they can use all week long.In This EpisodeWhat a disciple really isThe three questions every follower of Jesus should askJesus calls His first disciples (Matthew 4:18–22)Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:16Weekly DriveTime ChallengeAround the World Prayer: MongoliaFamily discussion questionThis Week's DriveTime ChallengeEvery morning, pray:"Jesus, help me follow You today."Then every evening, ask yourself these three questions:HeadWhat did God teach me today?HeartWhat was the Holy Spirit showing me today?HandsHow did I follow Jesus today?Write your answers down or talk about them together as a family.Family ConversationAsk everyone in the car or around the dinner table:Which is hardest for you?Learning God's Word?Listening to the Holy Spirit?Obeying what God says?Take turns answering and encourage one another as you grow together.Memory Verse"Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need."Hebrews 4:16 (CSB)Don't Miss This!Back-to-School • Back-to-Church KickoffSunday, August 9Join us as we celebrate Promotion Sunday, welcome our new Kindergartners, launch our brand-new ParentLife Life Group, and invite families to start the school year growing together in Jesus.Service Times9:30 AM & 11:00 AMAbout Northside Kids DriveTimeNorthside Kids DriveTime is a weekly podcast from Northside Kids that helps children and families continue growing in their faith throughout the week. Every episode includes Bible teaching, practical faith skills, memory verses, family conversations, prayer, and fun along the way.Know Jesus. Follow Jesus. Live for Him every day.