Family Style Theology

WALL-E is a lonely robot wandering in a barren world. However, he protects a tiny remnant of a plant, the promise of a new earth. Like faithful Noah, the story of WALL-E reminds us that we are also waiting for a new heaven and a new earth when Christ returns!   Bible Verses: Genesis 6: 5-7, Genesis 8:10-12, Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 2:22-23   Question of the Day: What is the first plant you would cultivate on a new earth?   Music: "I see a light" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Anna and Elsa are sisters who navigate a frozen dead world together, struggling with sin, pain, and death. Only when Anna sacrifices herself for her undeserving sister, life, relationship, and the kingdom is restored by an act of true love! Our story of salvation is that Christ also shattered the sword of death by His sacrifice on the cross, the ultimate act of true love!   Bible Verses: Psalm 32: 3-5, John 19:30, John 3:16   Question of the Day: What is your favorite Frozen song?   Music: "I see a light" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Cinderella tells us a story of destroyed and restored hope. During Lent, we take a moment to remember that our work and our efforts cannot save us. But the greatest story of salvation is that we have been baptized, made a princess, and given Christ's garments of salvation!   Bible Verses: Galatians 3:7, Rev 21:2   Question of the Day: Describe your most beautiful dress.   Music: "I see a light" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Cindy and the kids retell the story of Snow White: a story of sin, death, and resurrection. Entering into Lent, we also talk about the significance of Ash Wednesday and the promises in our baptism, telling our story of sin, death, and resurrection for us!   Bible Verses: Genesis 3:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23   Question of the Day: What is your favorite fruit?   Music: "I see a light" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Talking about the things that really matter! Cindy and the Kids are retelling our favorite fairy tales and stories revealing themes and characters of the greatest story ever told: salvation through Jesus Christ! 

Listen in on our After-Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:16-17 where Cindy and the kids discuss the law and gospel and what it means for all of us today.   Bible Verses: John 1:16-17, Matthew 5:17-18, 20-22, Romans 3:21, 23-24   Question of the Day: What is a law that people should follow?   Greek Word: χάρις (grace)   Music: "I see a light" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Merry Christmas!  Check out our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:14 where Cindy and the kids discuss the humiliation of Jesus, why he became flesh, and what that means for us today.   Bible Verses: John 1:114, Genesis 3:8-10, Exodus 33:20-23, John 14:8-9, Revelation 21:3-4   Question of the Day: What are you hoping for?   Greek Word: σάρξ (flesh)   Music: "I see a light" and "Merry Christmas Satan" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

The world did not recognize Jesus when He came. In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:10-13, Cindy and the kids explore faith and how we can only "see" with our ears: believing the Word of God!   Bible Verses: John 1:10-13, Matthew 16:22-23, John 3:1-6, Ephesians 5:8-9   Question of the Day: Where would you like to go in the whole world?   Greek Word: πίστις (faith)   Music: "I see a light" and "Merry Christmas Satan" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

God sends His words and people to tell us the truth. In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:6-9 (15), we hear that John the Baptist always pointed to Jesus. Cindy and the teens discuss how God also sends a witness to us so that we hope in Jesus.   Bible Verses: John 1:6-9 and 15, John 1:19, Acts 2:1-5, Luther's Catechism   Question of the Day: What is a witness?   Greek Word: μάρτυρια (witness)   Music: "I see a light" and "christmas time" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

What does Light do? It shines in the darkness! In our Advent Devotion on JOHN 1:4-6, we hear that Jesus arrives as the Light of the world. Cindy and the teens explore how this Light changes everything. LINK TO ADVENT CALENDAR LINK TO CUPCAKE CRAFTS for ADVENT Bible Verses: Genesis 1:3-5, John 1:4-6, John 8:12, 1 John 1:5-9, Rev. 22:3-5   Question of the Day: What is a good thing about light?   Greek Word: φως (light)   Music: "I see a light" by Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

Let's hear the story of Jesus from a different point of view, beginning with the creation of the universe! Cindy and the kids talk about JOHN 1:1-3 and discover that the Word is God, and the Word came to our earth in the person of Jesus!  LINK TO ADVENT CALENDAR LINK TO CUPCAKE CRAFTS for ADVENT Bible Verses: Luke 2:4, John 1:1-3, Genesis 1:1-2   Question of the Day: What is your favorite word?   Greek Word: λόγος (word)   Music: "I see a light" and "Merry Christmas Satan" Joel Allen Hess   familystyletheology.com cindykochwrites.com 1517.org/podcasts

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. God delivers us from all evil by the death and resurrection of His Son, and He truly hears all of our prayers. Yes, yes, it is so! familystyletheology.com Revelation 21:4, Luke 2:29-32, Psalm 41:13, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" and "christmas bells" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. We explore temptation today, and the gifts God gives us to combat the devil, the world and our sinful self. familystyletheology.com Genesis 3:1-7, Matthew 4:1-2, Ephesians 6:11,17, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. Forgive us: that is a hard confession to pray, sometimes. But in this petition, we learn the great mercy of God for ourselves and for others around us! familystyletheology.com Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 51: 1-2, Matthew 18: 21-22, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. The Forth Petition means more than just "give me food." What is the daily bread that we pray for? familystyletheology.com Psalm 145:15-16, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 106:1, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. What is God's Will for you?  familystyletheology.com Genesis 3, John 3:16, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. God's Kingdom is here right now! We believe His Word by  familystyletheology.com Matthew 3:2, Matthew 6:33, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means. In the First Petition of the Lord's prayer we ask God's name to be holy among us… what does that mean? familystyletheology.com Matthew 28:19-20, Luther's Small Catechism "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

We are all learning how to pray God's Word together. Join Cindy and the kids in a conversation about a deeper understanding of the Lord's prayer and what it means! Today we begin talking about who is "Our Father". familystyletheology.com Luke 11:1-4, Psalm 50:15 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite "bomb" hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle's Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com "Crown Him with Many Crowns" Lutheran Service Book #525 Revelation 22 1-3, 13-14, Hebrews 2:9, Revelation 19:12-25, Revelation 1:12-18 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite "bomb" hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle's Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com "I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" Lutheran Service Book #411 Revelation, 21:23, Revelation 22:3-5, Hebrews 12:1-2, John 1:5, 1 John 1:5 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite "bomb" hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle's Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com "Have No Fear Little Flock" Lutheran Service Book #735 Luke 12:32, Psalm 103:3-5,  Psalm 23 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite "bomb" hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle's Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com "The Lamb" Lutheran Service Book #547 Genesis 22:1-13, Revelation 5:11-14, Revelation 22:1-5 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess  

Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite "bomb" hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle's Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com "On Eagle's Wings" Lutheran Service Book #727 Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 91:1-2, Matthew 4:6-7 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Bomb Hymns: Songs of My Faith Join Cindy Koch and the teens for a Family Style conversation exploring our favorite "bomb" hymns of the Christian Faith. Together, we discuss imagery, themes, and theology that have been put to music to strengthen our trust in Christ. Our favorites this season include: Lift High the Cross, On Eagle's Wings, The Lamb, I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light, Have No Fear Little Flock, and Crown Him with Many Crowns. familystyletheology.com "Lift High the Cross" Lutheran Service Book #837 "I see a light" by Joel A. Hess

Be strong, all you who wait for the Lord! Have a beautiful celebration of the feast to come with your family enjoying all the gifts of God!! (Psalm 31:24 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Enjoy our gifts Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

God loves His people! In our Advent Devotion today we give thanks that we can trust his love, shown by sending his only son to us. (Psalm 31:23 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Love Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

We remember this Advent that God keeps his promises even if it doesn't always look like it. In Jesus, He has given us the greatest gift by sending His son into our reality, now and forever! (Psalm 31:22 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Nativity Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Jesus is the Light of the World. He was born into our darknesss to show God's great love and mercy. (Psalm 31:21, John 1:1-14 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Thankful words Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Jesus descended to the earth at hidden as a baby in the manger. But because he did that, we are eternally hidden from sin death and the devil. What a great gift of God! (Psalm 31:20 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Hide and seek Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

God is good and we fear, love , and trust Him. He showed his great goodness by sending Jesus. Our Advent devotion today considers the Magi and their discovery of God's great gift of the Infant King.(Psalm 31:19 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Goodies Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

The Christmas Child comes to silence all lying lips! Today's Advent devotion focuses on the gift of God's word of truth in the middle of a world that lies. The truth is that we have the free gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus! (Psalm 31:18, Genesis 3:15, and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Truth Jesus and the Snake, painting by Van Dyck Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Jesus is born to take away all of our shame. Our Advent devotion today explores what happened in the Garden of Eden and how Christ came to fix our relationship with God for all of eternity! (Psalm 31:17 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Call Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

God's face shines on us by sending his only son! This Advent devotion discusses how God has come to save us. (Psalm 31:16 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Shiny gift  Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

We are in God's hands. In our Advent devotion today, we talk about how we know that our God loves and protects us, and freely gives us all of eternity with Him! (Psalm 31:15 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Handmade Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Our God keeps His promises! In our Advent devotion today we remember the promise made to Adam and Eve, that a baby would come defeat Satan. This is the Christmas Child that we celebrate! (Psalm 31:14, Genesis 3:15, and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Promise of God Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

This world can look and sound scary sometimes. But we remember this Advent that God has silenced every fear by giving us the greatest gift on Christmas. We have nothing to fear because God is with us now and forever! (Psalm 31:13 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Encouraging Words Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Christmas is for those who are broken and shattered. And it's ok to pray to God about being sad and forgotten. We wait this Advent for the return of our Savior to show us that we have been made new by his gift of eternal life! (Psalm 31:12 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: New gift Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Have you ever felt like everyone was against you? Well God is FOR you, no matter how hard it gets. He made sure to show us that by sending His only Son as a baby in the manger. (Psalm 31:11 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Neighbor Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

We can't count on our own strength. But we can fully trust the strength of our Savior! This Advent we remember that our free gift of eternal life is better than any other gift! (Psalm 31:10 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Time Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Jesus healed the sick and dying. The gift of eternal life promises no more sickness and no more death! This Advent we look forward to our Lord's greatest work, sending His son Jesus Christ to heal sinners. (Psalm 31:9 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Healing Gift Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

God has set us in a wide open space, free from sin and fear. In our Advent devotion today, we discover that it is Jesus Christ who has come to give us his freedom for eternity! (Psalm 31:8 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: From the Outdoors Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Let's talk about the only thing that really matters this Christmas: God's steadfast love shown by sending his only Son to us. Rejoice in the gracious free gift of God which is eternal life! (Psalm 31:7, Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Heart Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

What has God done for us? He sent His only son so that we might have eternal life. This Advent we look forward to our God of action! (Psalm 31:6 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Keep your word Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Jesus advents with us in body and soul. God gives His only son to us in flesh and blood, so that we can live eternally! This is the greatest gift we could imagine. (Psalm 31:5 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Hug Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

You are delivered from every evil. There is nothing to fear! Remember this Advent that Jesus came to this earth to conquer sin, death, and the devil for you. (Psalm 31:4 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Bracelet Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

God leads and guides us in paths of righteousness. A Savior born to us is the only way to life and resurrection. What a beautiful gift of God! (Psalm 31:3, Psalm 23, and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Water Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Jesus is stronger than the greatest superhero, even if he comes looking like a weak little baby in a manger. This Advent we remember our God, our rock, who freely gave up His Son so that we could have the gift of eternal life! (Psalm 31:2 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Painted Rock Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

What are you thankful for? We remember this Advent that God has given us the greatest gift by sending His son into our story. We have nothing to fear because God is with us now and forever! (Psalm 31:1 and Romans 6:23) Gift Challenge: Thankful words Advent Calendar "Free Gift of God" familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcast Network "Merry Christmas Satan" Willing Virginia

Get ready for a countdown to Christmas! Cindy and her kids will walk through the days of Advent with a devotion from Psalm 31. We will have a GIFT challenge every day to focus our hearts and minds on the incredible free gift of God which is eternal life given in Jesus Christ! (Romans 6:23) familystyletheology.com 1517 Podcasts Willing Virginia, Merry Christmas Satan