Families Following Jesus

In Episode 7, we’re focusing on Practice #7: Sabbath.What is Sabbath — and how can we practice Sabbath as a family, not just at church but in our week?This week, we’re discovering why Sabbath is an important practice for us each week— it’s about making the effort to rest in our world. It’s a wonderful thing to practice by slowing down so we can enjoy each other and what God has given us. From going to church to sharing hot chips for lunch to playing games or watching the weekend footy, we’ll hear how families today find fun ways to rest and practice Sabbath.We’ll talk about:How God even rested when creating the worldWhat Jesus taught his disciples about restDifferent ways kids and parents rest and practice SabbathFun and practical ideas for Sabbath as a familyLet’s learn how practising Sabbath can become part of your family’s rhythm — something that strengthens your faith and reminds you of who God is each week.Show Notes:⁠⁠Check out the Family Faith Rhythms Planner — a great tool to help your family build a habit of worship, prayer, and following Jesus together.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone in your church or community!

In Episode 6, we’re focusing on Practice #6: Worship.What is worship — and how can we do it as a family, not just at church but every day?This week, we’re discovering how worship isn’t just about singing songs (though that’s great too!) — it’s about using everything God has given us to love Him back. From playing guitar to sharing meals to dancing in the lounge room, we’ll hear how the early church and families today find creative ways to praise God.We’ll talk about:How worship brings us closer to God when we’re happy and when life is hardWhy Paul and Silas sang songs to God in jail (and what happened next!)Different ways kids and parents love to worshipFun and practical ideas for worshipping together as a familyLet’s learn how worship can become part of your family’s rhythm — something that strengthens your faith and reminds you of who God is every day.Show Notes:⁠⁠Check out the Family Faith Rhythms Planner — a great tool to help your family build a habit of worship, prayer, and following Jesus together.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone in your church or community!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Families Following Jesus.In Season 1, as part of Queensland Baptists’ Fan the Flame series, we’re exploring the practices of the early church as we journey through the book of Acts together.In episode 5, we're looking at Practice #5: Generosity.What does it mean to live with open hands and hearts — ready to give because God gave first?In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to live generously, just like the early church. They didn’t hold tightly to their possessions — they shared what they had so no one missed out. Even those with very little gave what they could. Why? Because they knew God had already given them everything in Jesus.We’ll talk about:How generosity goes beyond money — it’s also our time, talents, and kindnessA powerful story Jesus told about a widow who gave all she hadReal-life examples from kids about giving and receiving generosityHow your family can practise open-handed living this weekLet’s discover how living generously reflects God’s heart and shows others who He is!Show Notes:⁠⁠Check out the Family Faith Rhythms Planner — a simple tool to help your family grow together in prayer, Scripture, service, and generosity.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone in your community!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Families Following Jesus.In Season 1, as part of Queensland Baptists’ Fan the Flame series, we’re exploring the practices of the early church as we walk through the book of Acts together.In episode 4, we’re focusing on Practice #4: Scripture.How can reading the Bible help us know God better — and build a strong foundation for life?This week, we’re diving into God’s Word and discovering how it’s more than just a big book full of stories — it’s one big story that points us to Jesus! The early church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and we can do the same today by reading Scripture together as families.We’ll talk about:Why the Bible is described as a sweet gift — even sweeter than honey!A story Jesus told about two builders and why God's Word is the best foundationOur favourite Bible stories (yes, Daniel and the lions make an appearance!)Fun and practical ways your family can start reading the Bible togetherLet’s explore how Scripture helps us stand strong in life’s storms and stay close to God every day.Show Notes:⁠⁠Check out the Family Faith Rhythms Planner — a great tool to help your family build a habit of reading Scripture, praying, and following Jesus together.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone in your church or community!

In episode 3, we're focusing on Practice #3: Prayer.What does it mean to talk to God anytime, anywhere — and actually hear Him speak?In this episode, we’re diving into the practice of prayer — not just as a religious ritual, but as a real, ongoing conversation with God. The early church devoted themselves to prayer, and we’re invited to do the same. Whether it’s out loud, in your thoughts, with others, or all by yourself — God is always listening.We’ll talk about:What Jesus taught about prayer (spoiler: no fancy words required!)How we can pray honestly and boldly, just like Jesus and the early believersReal-life examples of kids praying — and seeing God answer in different waysPractical ways your family can build a prayer rhythm into your everyday lifeLet’s discover how prayer connects us deeply with God and invites His presence into everything we do!Show Notes:⁠⁠Check out the Family Faith Rhythms Planner — a simple tool to help your family pray, read Scripture, and grow closer to God together.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a family you know!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Families Following Jesus. In season 1, as part of Queensland Baptists' Fan the Flame series, we are looking at the practices of the early church as we walk through the book of Acts together. In episode 2, we're looking at Practice #2: Witness & Serving.What does it really mean to be a witness for Jesus — and to serve each other?In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to show and tell the love of Jesus — just like the early church did! The first believers didn’t keep their faith to themselves. They lived it out loud — serving others, sharing what they had, and telling everyone about Jesus.We’ll talk about:How being a witness means showing others what Jesus is like through both our words and actionsA real story from the Bible where Philip followed the Holy Spirit’s prompt and changed someone’s lifeFun stories from kids about sharing their faith and serving othersSimple ways your family can show and tell the good news of Jesus this week — wherever you are!Let’s jump in and discover how we can live out our faith in ways that speak louder than words!Show Notes:Check out the ⁠Family Faith Rhythms Planner⁠ — a simple tool to help you and your family build rhythms of connection, Scripture, prayer, and service together as part of your walk in community.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone in your community!

Welcome to this week’s episode of Families Following Jesus. In season 1, as part of Queensland Baptists' Fan the Flame series, we are looking at the practices of the early church as we walk through the book of Acts together. Today, we're kicking off with Practice #1: Community.What does it really mean to belong to God — and to each other?In this episode, we explore how the early believers didn’t just gather for worship — they shared life. They broke bread, prayed, supported one another, and lived with a deep sense of togetherness as they followed Jesus and His Ways. We’ll talk about:What true community looks like for those who follow JesusHear stories from kids about their experience of faith communityWays we can consider building into our own faith community as a familyShow Notes:Check out the Family Faith Rhythms Planner — a simple tool to help you and your family build rhythms of connection, Scripture, prayer, and service together as part of your walk in community.Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone in your community!