This Little Light

This week we continue hearing stories from Genesis, and we meet Abram and Sarai - who later become Abraham and Sarah. Their story is very, very, very long, but we'll hear about how they decided to listen to God's voice and believe God's promises (even when those promises made them laugh out loud!). A lot happens through Abraham and Sarah's story. You can read more in Genesis 12-18 in your bible! Support the show

This week we hear another story from the very beginning of our bible. In the garden God made, the people were given freedom to make their own choices... and they made a not-so-good choice that changed things. But God's love never gave up on them, and never gives up on us, either! Want to dig a little deeper into the story of these first human beings? Grab your bible and check out Genesis 2-3. Support the show

This Little Light is back! This fall, we'll be hearing stories from the first part of our bible, what we sometimes call the Old Testament or the Hebrew Bible. Today, we'll start at the very beginning, with one of the stories that tells us how God made the world and everything it. Want to read this story in more detail? Grab a bible and check out Genesis 1:1-2:4a. And did you know that there's actually a second creation story in our bibles? Check out Genesis 2:4b-25 for another creation story. What do you notice that's the same between these two stories? What's different?  Support the show

A very special day is coming up on Sunday, June 8, 2025: Pentecost! We sometimes call this day the birthday of the church, which is a good reason to have a party! Join Pastor Katie to hear the story of the first Pentecost (Acts 2:1-11 in your bible) and become Pentecost Party Planners to celebrate the Holy Spirit gifts God gives us. p.s. Pastor Katie is planning the fall season of This Little Light, and would love to hear from you! Visit thislittlelight.info/contact to share your ideas for the show. Support the show

This Little Light will be back in the fall with weekly episodes, but make sure to follow and subscribe so you won't miss a few special episodes over the summer! It would really help if you'd share the show with a kid or a grown-up who might like to listen, or rate and review on your favorite podcast app - that's the best way to help new people find the show. And check out our new website at thislittlelight.info, which is a great place to contact Pastor Katie and share your feedback or ideas for the show. If you're a kid who'd like to hear your voice reading some bible verses on This Little Light, the website is the best place to let us know!Support the show

Grab paper and something to draw with, and join Pastor Katie for an Easter draw-along! The bible gives us lots of details about that first Easter morning, but the stories don't always agree - and there are lots of details for us to fill in with our imaginations! When you're finished, share your drawing here, and check out what other people drew.Special guest: Howard (with a little help from Wilbur), reading Psalm 150 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalWant to look more closely at the Easter morning stories in the bible? Each gospel tells about Easter a little differently: Matthew 28:1-10Mark 16:1-8Luke 24:1-12John 20:1-18Want to keep drawing? Draw a picture of one of these versions, or all four! What's the same in each gospel, and what's different? Support the show

A lot of important things happen during Holy Week, some of them are really special, and some are really difficult. Today we'll hear about the stories of Holy Week, from Palm Sunday to Good Friday... all the way to the joy of Easter morning. And we'll play a memory game together to see how much of the story we can remember! Special guest: Tatum! Reading Psalm 125 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalIf you aren't in a place to hear some of the harder parts of Jesus' story today, that's okay. The story will be here whenever you are ready. If you want to preview the transcript before you listen, you can find it here. Support the show

Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he... Today we hear the story of Zacchaeus, whose heart was changed when he met Jesus. Like Zacchaeus, we can choose to live with more love and kindness in our hearts. Special guest: Miriam! reading Psalm 27 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalMusical help from the New Hope confirmation class: Faith, Ruby, Claira, Ben, Raina, Kim, Zatanna, Abby, James, and MindyWant to read Zacchaeus' story for yourself? Grab a bible and look up Luke 19:1-10. Support the show

Have you ever played "One of These Things Is not Like the Others"? See if you can figure out which things belong together and which don't quite fit! Then we'll hear two stories from Jesus that remind us that we belong. Special guest: Naomi! Reading Psalm 84 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalWant to take a closer look at the bible stories in this episode? Grab a bible and look up Luke 15:3-10.Support the show

What's so special about figs? Today we'll learn five phenomenal facts about figs, and hear a story from Jesus about a fig tree that needed a little extra care. Special guest: William! Reading Psalm 1 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalWant to take a closer look at the bible story in this episode? Grab a bible and look up Luke 13:6-9.Support the show

Today we hear a story of two sisters: one who is very busy, and one who likes to be quieter and still. God loves when we are busy helping others or taking care of our responsibilities... and God wants us to "be still and know" that we are loved just for being who we are! Special guest: Joanna! Reading Psalm 15:1-3 from The Message Bible. Want to take a closer look at the bible story in this episode? Grab a bible and look up Luke 10:38-42. And for a reminder to be still and rest in God's love, check out Psalm 46:10. Support the show

Who is my neighbor? Today we'll hear a special story from Jesus about some people who had to choose whether they would be a neighbor to someone in need, and wonder who are our neighbors. Special guest: Charlotte! Reading Psalm 95 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalWant to take a closer look at the bible story in this episode? Grab a bible and look up Luke 10:25-37. Support the show

Easter is on the way, but first... the church has a special season to help us prepare and get ready. Today we'll learn about Lent and how it can help us grow closer to God each day. Special guest: Leo! Reading Psalm 51 from Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene DelvalWant to learn more about the bible stories in this episode? Grab a bible and go a little deeper!Noah's Ark (Genesis 6-8)The Exodus (Exodus 14:21-25)Jesus' Baptism & Time in the Wilderness (Luke 3:21-22, 4:1-14)Support the show

Welcome to This Little Light, a podcast for kids and their grown-ups who want to grow in faith together. Each week we'll explore a bible story, learn a new way to pray, or talk about something we can do to live out our faith - and we'll have some fun, too! Join Pastor Katie today for a game of "What's That Sound?" and look for new episodes of This Little Light every Wednesday beginning March 5. Support the show