Little Things BIG! S1 E9

Episode 9 of the The Sunday School Junkie! podcast, hosted by James Pelletier, titled "Little Things BIG! S1 E9" was published on May 20, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

May 20, 2025 ·43m · The Sunday School Junkie!

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Summary

In this fun and heartfelt episode, James is joined by his favorite person & cohost—Kimberly, for a deep dive into one of the most effective and enduring practices in their Sunday School: Little Things Big.What started over a decade ago with 'Rut Busters' and a timely visit from Bro. Rodney Betts has become a weekly tradition: taking something small and turning it into a joyful, engaging moment for kids. From silly socks to gummy bears, from snowball fights to kaleidoscopes, the duo shares how these seemingly simple elements are tools to magnify the Lord and make spiritual truths come alive for children.You'll hear the origin story, categories of activities, favorite object lessons, and practical tips for making it work—on a budget and without losing your mind!🔑 Key Scriptures:Psalm 34:3 – “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.”Zechariah 4:10 – “For who hath despised the day of small things?”1 Corinthians 1:27 – “God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.”Matthew 18:3–4 – “...become as little children...”Mark 9:37 – “Whosoever shall receive one of such children...”Psalm 8:2 – “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings...”1 Corinthians 2:4 – “Not with enticing words... but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.”🎉 Little Things, Big Categories:Clothes: Silly socks, hats, crazy hair, Backwards Day, Elder SundayFood: Gummy Bears, Laffy Taffy, Hot Chocolate, Cotton CandyGames: Snowball Fight, Water Bottle Flip, Bible Bingo, Oreo RollObjects: Erasers, Kaleidoscopes, Kazoos, Rocket CoptersEvents/Extras: All Hands Day, Flingy Chicken Sunday, Talent Sunday💡 Episode Highlights:Telescope vs. Microscope: Two ways to magnify the LordHow Jesus taught with relatable objects (spit + dirt = blind man healed!)The origin of Little Things Big and how it evolved from ‘Rut Busters’Real-life fails (like the infamous Nerf War with one gun!)Tips for budgeting, planning, and communicating these ideas weekly💬 Listener Challenge:What’s one small thing you can make big this week?Try it this Sunday—and let us know how it goes!📬 Feedback & Community:Got an idea? Want to share a favorite “Little Things Big” moment?👉 Email James at [email protected]👉 Or drop your idea in the Children's Ministers of the Apostolic Movement WhatsApp chat

Episode Description

What started over a decade ago with 'Rut Busters' and a timely visit from Bro. Rodney Betts has become a weekly tradition: taking something small and turning it into a joyful, engaging moment for kids.

From silly socks to gummy bears, from snowball fights to kaleidoscopes, the duo shares how these seemingly simple elements are tools to magnify the Lord and make spiritual truths come alive for children.

You'll hear the origin story, categories of activities, favorite object lessons, and practical tips for making it work—on a budget and without losing your mind!

🔑 Key Scriptures:

Psalm 34:3 – “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.”
Zechariah 4:10 – “For who hath despised the day of small things?”
1 Corinthians 1:27 – “God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise.”
Matthew 18:3–4 – “...become as little children...”
Mark 9:37 – “Whosoever shall receive one of such children...”
Psalm 8:2 – “Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings...”

1 Corinthians 2:4 – “Not with enticing words... but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.”

🎉 Little Things, Big Categories:

Clothes: Silly socks, hats, crazy hair, Backwards Day, Elder Sunday
Food: Gummy Bears, Laffy Taffy, Hot Chocolate, Cotton Candy
Games: Snowball Fight, Water Bottle Flip, Bible Bingo, Oreo Roll
Objects: Erasers, Kaleidoscopes, Kazoos, Rocket Copters

Events/Extras: All Hands Day, Flingy Chicken Sunday, Talent Sunday

💡 Episode Highlights:

Telescope vs. Microscope: Two ways to magnify the Lord

How Jesus taught with relatable objects (spit + dirt = blind man healed!)
The origin of Little Things Big and how it evolved from ‘Rut Busters’
Real-life fails (like the infamous Nerf War with one gun!)
Tips for budgeting, planning, and communicating these ideas weekly

💬 Listener Challenge:What’s one small thing you can make big this week?Try it this Sunday—and let us know how it goes!

📬 Feedback & Community:Got an idea? Want to share a favorite “Little Things Big” moment?
👉 Email James at [email protected]👉 Or drop your idea in the Children's Ministers of the Apostolic Movement WhatsApp chat